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Laura Cavera

Manhattan Beach,CA

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented education leader with over a decade of experience spanning public, charter, and nonprofit sectors. Adept at driving systemic change through inclusive programming, multi-campus administration, and compliance excellence. Known for pioneering therapeutic frameworks and integrating MTSS to support diverse learners, while managing complex operations and public funding across multiple institutions. Passionate about equity, collaboration, and transforming educational environments to meet the evolving needs of students and communities.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HEAD OF SCHOOLS

The Help Group, Nonpublic
01.2023 - Current
  • Daily Administrator over four schools
  • Led strategic process improvements resulting in exemplary new enrollment outcomes
  • Developed and piloted two different programming options
  • Rolled out and trained 50+ staff members on new compliance protocols

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Citizens of the World, Charter
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Directed all special education programming and operations
  • Managed Individualized Education Program (IEP) implementation and compliance regulations
  • Developed and implemented a new internal audit protocol for special education services to meet the unique needs of the schools

SENIOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

Exceptional Children’s Foundation, Nonprofit
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Administrator over all comprehensive program reviews and implementing strategic process improvements
  • Compliance expert who successfully led a team to their first perfect score

COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Indy Charter Schools
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Compliance Reconciliation for special education records in closing charter schools in Indiana
  • Specialization in record keepings with state and federal guidelines

NONPUBLIC SCHOOL COORDINATOR

Indianapolis Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Multi-million dollar budget management
  • Delivered services to over 80+ schools
  • Designed therapeutic-based systems in our Reclaiming Our Opportunities to Succeed (ROOTS) programming
  • Conflict resolution and internal dispute special projecting

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Special Education

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Resolution and Remediation
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Multi-Million Budget Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Computer Literacy
  • Strong Communication
  • Systems development

Certification

CALIFORNIA EDUCATION SPECIALIST

Timeline

HEAD OF SCHOOLS

The Help Group, Nonpublic
01.2023 - Current

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Citizens of the World, Charter
01.2022 - 01.2023

SENIOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

Exceptional Children’s Foundation, Nonprofit
01.2020 - 01.2022

COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Indy Charter Schools
01.2018 - 01.2020

NONPUBLIC SCHOOL COORDINATOR

Indianapolis Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2018

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Special Education

Ball State University
Laura Cavera