Barbi L Shames

Dr. Barbi L Shames

Big Steps Small Feet, Inc.
11266 Boca Woods Lane
Boca Raton , FL 33428
Mobile: 516-353-4922
Office: 516-353-4922
Introduction

Dr. Barbi Shames is a highly experienced educational consultant, administrator, and special education expert with more than 5 decades in general and special education. Her expertise includes IDEA compliance, IEP development, Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavioral Intervention Plans, transition planning, assistive technology, alternate assessments, and the “Turning 5” process. Dr. Shames has conducted hundreds of workshops for educators and families and has worked extensively with law firms as an educational consultant, providing reports, depositions, and recommendations to support appropriate educational outcomes for children ages 3–21. She has also been a dedicated advocate for families of children with disabilities for more than 15 years.


Areas of Expertise
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Education & Schools

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: Certifications:
NYS Certification in Educational Administration, SAS
NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education, N - 6
NYS Certification in Special Education, N – 12
NYS Certification Educational District Administrator, SDA
Wilson Reading Certificate
Fundation Reading Certificate
Life Space Intervention Certified
Word Generation Certified
CDOS – Transition Certified
Education:
Concordia University, Chicago
Doctorate in Educational Administration (Ed.D)
Touro College
Certification in Special Education
Columbia University, Teachers College
Master of Arts in Educational Administration
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Education
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: no

References

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