David Blaiklock

3034 Mission Square Drive

Fairfax, VA 22031

703-568-2055

dblaiklo@gmu.edu

M. Ed., Special Education

George Mason University

2008

B.S., Psychology

Virginia Commonwealth University

1997

Postgraduate Professional License

Emotional Disturbances, Specific Learning Disabilities K-12

Commonwealth of Virginia

Graduate Reviewer, January 2010-Present

International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership

Conduct Tier 1 reviews of submitted manuscripts

Research Intern, September, 1996-May, 1997

Group Dynamics Lab

Virginia Commonwealth University

Blaiklock, D. (2008).  Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities Recommendations to the Proposed Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia.  Retrieved from http://www.townhall.state.va.us/l/viewcomments.cfm?commentid=1694

Blaiklock, D., Brigham, F. J., (2012, May).  Deference or redefinition: Decisions in parallel systems.  Paper to be presented at the 34thd annual Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools in Marlborough, MA.

Blaiklock, D., Brigham, F. J., & Dansky, G. (2012, April).  Deference or redefinition: Decisions in parallel systems.  Paper to be presented at the annual Council for Exceptional Children conference in Denver, CO.

Brigham, F. J. & Blaiklock, D. (2011, May).  Considering the nonpublic option for students with disabilities: Policies, programs, & procedures.  Paper presented at the 33rd annual Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools in Marlborough, MA.

Blaiklock, D., Bon, S. C., Brigham, F. J., & Dansky, G. (2011, April). Considering the nonpublic option for students with disabilities: Policies, programs, & procedures.  Paper presented at the annual Council for Exceptional Children conference in National Harbor, MD.

Blaiklock, D. (2009).  New Staff Mentoring:  The Phillips School Way.  Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities Spring Conference.  Virginia Beach, VA

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Education Program Coordinator, 2008-Present

PHILLIPS School, Annandale, VA

Responsibilities

·         -Interact with all Local Education Agencies in coordinating services.

·        - Ensure program is in compliance with licensing and accrediting bodies.

·         -Research and integrate technology.

·         -Design and implement training for the integration of technology.

·         -Participate on implementation team for major software upgrades.

Director of Residential Services,  2001-2005

Oakland School, Keswick, VA

Responsibilities

·         -Hire, train, and supervise all residential staff.

·         -Develop recreation program to promote the values of the school.

·         -Manage salary, food service, and supply budgets.

·         -Collaborated with school director as part of admissions process.

·         -Developed behavioral training program in collaboration with consulting psychologist.

              -Ensure program is in compliance with licensing and accrediting bodies

Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities

Government Affairs Committee

2003-Present

Vice-Chair-2007-Present

Chairman-Ad Hoc Committee on Proposed Changes to Office of Interdepartmental Regulation Licensure Standards for Children's Residential Facilities. 2004-2005

Chairman-Ad Hoc Committee on Proposed Virginia Department of Education Regulations Governing Private Schools for Students with Disabilities

Golden Key International Honor Society

2009

Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities

Volunteer of the Year Award

2005

Psi Chi

National Honor Society in Psychology

1997