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, INSkills
- 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
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