Susan Newton, MA, CAS
Area of specialty
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Developmental Disabilities
Self-determination & Self-advocacy
Positive Behavior Interventions & Modification
Effective Communication & Collaboration
Early Childhood Special Education
Federal & State Compliance (IDEA, MO State Plan, ADA & Section 504)
Cultural Competency & Neurodiversity
Andragogy: Adult Lifelong/ Life wide learning
Development of Post-Graduate University Programs
Missouri Department of Mental Health; Division of Developmental DisabilitiesWaivers, mandates, and guidelines
Certifications
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Certified Autism Specialist (CAS); International Board of Credentialing and Continuing
Education Standards (IBCCES)
Early Childhood Special Education Missouri Teaching Certificate
MM/CC K-12 Missouri Teaching Certificate
Substitute Missouri Teaching Certificate
Education
Doctorate of Education; Instructional Leadership- Andragogy
Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri
Aug. 2013 – 2016 (projected)
36 credit hours currently completed
Master of Education; Autism Spectrum Disorders (K-12)
Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri
June 2012 – Aug. 2013
Awards: Alpha Chi
Bachelors of Arts in Early Childhood Education: Special Education
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri
Dec. 2001
Awards: Cum Laude
Professional Memberships
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Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA)
LRP Publications: Education Administration & Law
TASH
Autism Speaks
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Council of Exceptional Children
Autism New Jersey
Tourette’s Syndrome Association
Alpha Chi- Honors Society
American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)
Accomplishments & Awards
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2015: IBCCES; Certified Training Partner
2015: Appointment to Home & Community Base Services State planning team
2015: Appointment to Heartland State leadership team
2014: President of Show Me People First
2014: Membership invitation: Lindenwood Honor Society
2013: Membership invitation: Alpha Chi
2012: Saint Charles County Direct Service Providers award for Advocacy
2012: Appointment to the DD Awareness Campaign planning board
2012: Invitation to participate in establishing TASH Missouri
2011: MACDDS Cutting Edge Award
Special Training & Development
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2015: PEAK Conference
2014: Early Intervention Conference
2013: Autism New Jersey Conference
2013: Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult & Higher Education
2013: Early Intervention Conference
2013: COPAA Conference
2012: LRP National Institute on Legal Issues,
2012: Direct Support Professionals conference
2012: STL Autism Conference
2011: PEAK Conference
2010: LRP National Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities
2010: MO – CASE
Presentations
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2015: Building Social Capital: workshop series
2015: Inclusion training workshop series
2015: People First of Missouri State Conference
2014: Parent Training: Transition from First Steps; St. Josephs Institute for the Deaf
2014: People First of Missouri State Conference
2013: IEP Goal Writing seminar for parents and teachers
2012: People First of Missouri State Conference
2011: Poster presentation & breakout session- National People First Conference
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2010: Established & facilitated Adult Asperger’s support group
2008-2013: Facilitated parent trainings addressing:
Special Education: Process & Policies
IEP process
Effective Communication & Meeting Preparation
Behavior Intervention training
Employment History
2013 – Present
CFO/Educational Consultant - Consultants For Children, LLC
 Individual parent training (including court ordered)
 Paraprofessional & Substitute training
 Teacher (general & special education) training
 Administration training
 Collaborative proactive alternatives to mediation & child complaints
 Transition & community resources
 Self-Determination skills training
 Supporting parents in school meetings
 Supporting school personnel in meetings with parents
2008 –2013
Educational Advocate - Family Advocacy & Community Training
 Support families identify and obtain special education related services and supports.
 Thorough understanding of all educational records. Including but not limited too; School
evaluations, Independent psychological evaluations, IEP’s, 504, and behavior plan, and
medical records.
 Extensive knowledge of IDEA Federal Regulation, Missouri State Standards, ADAA, FERPA,
and Board Policies.
 Interpersonal skillsets with community support representatives.
 Documentation of productivity.
 Facilitate trainings, workshops and support groups.
 Attendance at national and local conferences/trainings.
2009 – 2013
Advisor - People First of Saint Charles
 Maintain member’s personal profiles
 Provide data to funding agency
 Prepare and facilitate monthly chapter meetings and social events
 Attend Saint Charles Coalition meetings
 Participate in People First of Missouri quarterly Steering Committee meetings
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Support People First members with State Legislators
Facilitate the Clean Up Your Language Campaign; arrange/participate in presentations
at local Alderman, Councilmen, School Board, and other board meetings in Saint
Charles County.
Disseminate information regarding regulations pertaining to DMH and people with
disabilities.
2004 – 2011
Owner / Director - Kiddie Kingdom L.L.C. Sold childcare business in 2011
Childcare Center Director – Certified Childcare Center Director: Division of Social
Services for 100+ children.
 Obtained all necessary legal requirements to form a L.L.C.,
 State of Missouri Licensing through the Division of Health and Senor Services,
 All necessary permits by Sanitation Department, State and Local Fire Districts.
Administrative duties included
 Child attendance, enrollment records, health and safety, and emergency records
 Ordering supplies
 Handel all parent billing invoices and collection
 External account payment and invoices
 Ensuring all children receiving Childcare Assistance records were up to date and
processed monthly billing to the Department of Family Services
Management duties included
 Hiring, training, and supervision of 25+ staff
 Create work schedules and conduct staff evaluations
 Payroll and tax processing
University Services
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Assisted in the development & establishment of Post Graduate BCBA program at
Lindenwood University
Participation in weekly Andragogy “Think-Tank” at Lindenwood University
Lindenwood University representative at Autism Conference
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