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NICOLE C. SHELTON, J.D.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Advocate, Educational Consultant

Education:

  • Juris Doctor, Concord Law School

  • M.S., Educational Administration, National University

  • M.Ed., Special Education, University of San Diego

  • B.A., Psychology, University of San Diego

 

Certification/Training:

  • Clear Administrative Services Credential

  • Clear Specialist Instruction, Special Education, Mild/Moderate

  • Clear Multiple Subject

  • Resource Specialist Certificate of Competency

  • Behavior Intervention Case Manager Certificate

 

Experience:

  • Special Education Coordinator, 2016-2019

  • Parent Advocate/Educational Consultant, 2011-2016, 2020- present

  • National Director of Community Education and Transition, 2015-2016

  • Resource Specialist, 1999-2002, 2006-2011

  • Nonpublic School Director, 2005-2006

  • Support Services Coordinator, 2003-2005

  • Core Adjunct Faculty/Course Developer, 2003-2011, 2013-2016

 

Specialty Areas:

  • K-12 and adult transition

  • Educational Consulting

  • Compliance complaints

  • Military families

  • Due Process

  • Mental Health

  • Bullying

  • School/Program Consultation

  • Vaccinations

 

Memberships:

  • Council for Parent Advocates and Attorneys

  • National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP)- Member, Government Relations Committee