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LINDY K. FOLEY
EXPERIENCE
Nebraska Department of Education, Lincoln, NE; December 2014 -Present
Program Director, Nebraska VR
 Coordinate Nebraska’s Project SEARCH partnerships
 Chair Nebraska VR’s Employment Committee
 Conduct on-going case reviews in order to ensure compliant and quality
programming
 Provide support for the development and implementation of certificate
programs
 Provide support for the maintenance and expansion of Nebraska’s Youth
Leadership Council
Nebraska Department of Education, Lincoln, NE; July 2005 -Present
Education Specialist III, Office of Special Education
 Nebraska Department of Education Employee of the Year 2010
 Serve as the NDE Special Education Office Program Improvement Team
Leader.
 Collaborate with state, regional and school level teams to develop strategic plans
to improve results for children and youth with disabilities.
 Provide presentations and trainings (face-to-face & online) to administrators,
educators, families, business leaders, graduate and undergraduate students.
 Serve as a mentor for new staff.
 Chair and participate in state-level education committees.
 Assist with the revision of Nebraska’s 92 NAC 51. Responsibilities include
analyzing federal IDEA regulations and state statute.
 Serve as state Transition Coordinator. Responsibilities include assisting
professionals to create work and volunteer experiences for youth with
disabilities and strategies for keeping accurate records of work experience
assessments to be used in the student’s individualized education program.
 Assist school districts and families to resolve special education disputes by
serving as a formal state complaint investigator.
Clear Creek School, District #3, Ashland, NE; August 2003 – May 2005
Elementary Teacher (Grades K-6),
 Compose complete lesson plans for grades K-6 in a multi-aged classroom.
 Mentor two teacher aides.
 Develop curriculum based upon Nebraska State Standards.
 Administer district and state-wide assessments.
 Develop and carry out School Improvement Plan.
 Collaborate with local school board and business leaders to enhance learning
opportunities in the school building and in the community.
ServiceLinc Inc., Lincoln, NE; August 2001 –July 2003
Job Developer/Job Coach
 Conduct Person-Centered Planning with adults with disabilities to determine
job interests.
 Build partnerships with Lincoln business owners to assist adults with disabilities
in obtaining competitive employment.

2.  Prepare adults with disabilities for employment. This included teaching
strategies for completing applications, developing a resume and enhancing
interview skills.
 Partner with organizations and clubs to offer meaningful community
experiences for adults with disabilities.
 Collect on-site assessment data to be used in developing work plans for
individuals.
EDUCATION
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, May 2010
Masters of Education, Educational Administration
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and
School Improvement (NCA CASI), Lincoln, NE, May 2007
School Improvement Specialist Certificate
Chadron State College, Chadron, NE, May 5, 2001
Bachelor of Science, Education (K-8)
Minors: Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Music
CERTIFICATIONS
Nebraska Principal Certification (Elementary)
Nebraska Teaching Certification (K-8)
NCA CASI School Improvement Specialist
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/COMMITTEES
National
 Delegate for Office of Special Education Leadership National Conference 2009,
2012, 2013 and 2014
 Office of Special Education Programs Technical Assistance and Dissemination
Resource Reviewer- 2011-2012
 Collaborative partner with the National Dropout Prevention Center for
Students with Disabilities Technical Assistance Center- 2010-present
 Member of the Complaint Investigator’s Cadre- 2009-present
State
 Reviewer for state competitive innovation transition grants ($80,000 total)-
2012-2014
 Reviewer for state special education Collaborative and Enhancement grants
($1,000,000 total)-2014
 Reviewer for state special education Re-engagement grants ($66,000 total)-
2013-2014
 School Improvement AdvancEd Reviewer training- 2014

3. Committees
 Nebraska Department of Education Special Education Results Driven
Accountability Stakeholder Committee Facilitator 2014-present
 Nebraska Department of Education Special Education Rules and Regulations
Committee Facilitator 2012-present
 Transition Advisory Committee Chair- 2005-2012
 Transition Practitioners Committee Chair- 2005-2012
 Family and Community Engagement Committee 2008-2011