About me
Starting with the SLD Support Project in 2023, Tari Jansen brought her 27 years of experience as a special education teacher and administrator into the role of Regional Specialist for Region 1. While she has experience across PreK-12 and across most disability categories, she has spent the majority of her career leading K-5 educators and joyously teaching young children. Tari has also served as a special education coordinator, a special education director, and an elementary principal.
Having spent several years implementing Response to Intervention Systems in schools after co-writing and being awarded the ASPIRE grant in 2005, her passion for evidence-based instructional approaches in reading and writing was fueled by her own experience as a mother, recognizing the profound impact of early screening and monitoring.
In addition to her passion for and experience with academic instructional coaching, Tari has significant expertise in developing explicit instruction models using structured teaching methods, visual supports, and picture exchange communication systems to support students instructionally and behaviorally. She has also focused on integrating data-driven systems to enhance educational outcomes and ensure that interventions are targeted and effective. Tari is especially passionate about supporting PreK-3 language development, understanding that strong early language skills are foundational for academic and social emotional success.
Tari brings excitement to the SLD Support Project and looks forward to bringing her enthusiasm and expertise to Illinois’s finest educators. Be on the lookout for Tari Jansen, beat reporter, at one of the many events on the SLDSP calendar!
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