Principal Certification – State of Ohio – Secondary School Principal

Principal Certification – State of Ohio – Elementary

Supervisory Certification – State of Ohio – Supervisor

Teacher Certification – State of Ohio – Teacher Special Education K-1

OTES Certified – State of Ohio – Ohio Teacher Evaluation

Georgia Certification – State of Georgia – Educational Leadership (Level 7)

Georgia Certification – State of Georgia – Special Education Curr P-12

Georgia Certification – State of Georgia – Special Education Read ELA S. S.

• Consultant services to after school program to evaluate program effectiveness; provided data analysis of program and strategic planning to improve student outcomes
• Provided professional development training to teachers to develop and implement effective Individual Educational Plans (IEP) according to federal and state mandates
• Provided professional development training for managers and staff in the area of care for those with disabilities through the Ohio Private Residential Association (OPRA)
• Wrote proposal, received federal funding to administer job training program for students with disabilities in Greene County
• Served as an adjunct faculty at Wilmington College, Central State University, Wilberforce University, West Virginia University and Wright State University- Taught classes in the area of Special Needs, Curriculum, Inclusion Teaching, Methods, Reading, etc.,
• Secured agreement with Greene County Mental Health Services; Daymont Behavioral Health Care to provide on site counseling services to students and families at Warner Jr High School with no charge to school district; and WOW School.
• Served as a board member after employment with Towards Independence
• Presented as a panel member at the Fall Council of Education and Children (CEC) State Convention on the use of 504 plans
• Presented at the Seventh Annual National Conference of Educating Adjudicated, Incarcerated and at-risk youth.
• Principal of Greene Academy when it was named a Blue Ribbon School and later received the US Dept. Of Education New American High School Award (NAHS)
• Served as a panel speaker for the Blue Ribbon ceremony Washington, D.C.
• Selected by US Dept. of Education team; served as a site reviewer for the selection of NAHS
• Provided expert commentary for CD/ROM behavioral training tape for teachers, sponsored through a grant through the U.S., Department of Education
• Presented at the 84th National NASSP Convention on NAHS in the area of school reform
• Served as a grant reviewer for school grants for the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation
• Provided numerous professional development workshops to Dayton Public School staff and administrators in the areas of:, use of data on outcome based learning, effectively using Assessment for Learning, special education, team building, etc.
• Wrote and coordinated 300,000 grant to expand Builders Academy Program
• Facilitated and wrote with Wayne County a grant for 289,000 to provide social services and truancy officers to Inkster High School based program.

• Secured funding 175,000 to implement in-school suspension
• Secured AP classes and on-line classes to students through state grant

• Referenced in Michigan Superintendent Tom Watkins book as a person who made a difference in role as High School Principal, Inkster Michigan
• Speaker at State Conference in Making Schools Work- Using collaborative teams in moving school scores
• Served as Superintendent/Principal for innovation charter school (WOW) that had been in Academic Emergency since its start. In two years the school reached Continuous Improvement Status increased student performance by 16% in one year and met AYP standards
• Received distinguished honor and placed in WVU College of Human Resources and Education 2008 Hall of Fame, due to school achievements
• Letter of Commendation from the Board of Directors of Ohio Department of Education for 2011-2012 School Year; School has shown Academic Achievement School Rating to Continuous Improvement
• Administrator of Excellence Award, Dayton Rotary Club, Dayton, Ohio
• 2013 Mary Scott Legacy Award, In Recognition of dedication and commitment to Volunteer Service April 2013

• Jackson, C., (2019) Parents & Schools: Break Down the Barriers. Principal Magazine 98,4
• Jackson, C., (1997) Assisting marginal teachers: A training model. Principal Magazine 77,1
• Listed in ERIC and cited in publication in relation to teacher training and teacher evaluation programs.
• VRCB/Major Contributor University of Missouri produced training CD ROM for special education teachers and staff. Cleaster Jackson named as case commentator on this effort along with other nationally known educators
• Recognized in the article “Power of One” in The OLIO, which is published by the College of Human Resources & Education at West Virginia University
• Article focused in on Dr. Jackson’s contributions as one of six individuals inducted into the 2008 Hall of Fame.
• Community Service Award for positive contributions to the Empowerment of Individuals in the Community. March 19, 1997. Presented by the Cultural Awareness Program, Mansfield Correctional Institution Ohio
• The Victorine Louistall Monroe Award for outstanding leadership and service to the African American Community, May 10, l997. Presented by West Virginia University Center for Black Culture and Research
• Superintendent and Board Award commending efforts towards Ohio Best Practice, Blue Ribbon, and New American High School awards to Greene Academy
• The Governor Award Commendation for Excellent Services to Dayton Public Schools
• Michigan State Superintendent, Award You Make the Difference Award
• Hall of Fame Inductee, College of Education, West Virginia University, May 2008
• WAY Program HEADLINE NEWS Article: Cleaster Jackson, former principal of Inkster High School seen as hero by former Michigan State Superintendent Tom D. Watkins (Jan 2011)
• Solicited through fundraising efforts more than 79,000 dollars to support student ventures for Washington DC trip, Parent Training, overnight off-site seminars, and the Teach Your Passion Program.

April 1991- June 30, 2013 – Letters of Commendation from the Board of Directors of Ohio Department of Education for 2011-2012 School Year; School has Exceeded Academic Achievement and Growth Measures; School Rating to Continuous Improvement.

   (( (Charter with September 2018 – May 2021

Teacher-Case Manager for IEP students served in an inclusion setting. Provided support to students as per IEP.

January 2016 – September 2018

Volunteer/ Hired in January 2016 in role as Director of Student Supports; Provided consultation to staff in the area of special education/504. Tutored students in reading

Victory World Christian School

5905 Hollow Pkwy

Norcross, GA 30071

 

July 2004 – June 30, 2013

Principal/Superintendent of WOW School (Charter with Dayton Public School). Responsible for the overall operation of the school previous charter 2004-2006. Negotiated terms with Charter board and DPS board. School in 2 years reached recognition for outstanding academic achievement.

World of Wonder School

4411 Oakridge Drive

Dayton, OH 45417

 

August 2003 – July 2004 

Special Education Director to Dayton Public Schools 

Director Dayton Public Schools /DPS

115 S Ludlow

Sept. 2000 – Aug. 2003 – Principal

Recruited and served as principal to an underachieving  High School. Responsible for the overall operation. 

Increased enrollment; increased student performance

Inkster High School

3311 Middlebelt Rd.

Inkster, MI 48141

 

September 1997 – Sept. 2000 – Principal

Served as building principal to JROTC high school. School served at-risk population, Implemented career pathways;  on-site college classes to students that earned school honors

Dayton Public Schools

 

July 1993  -August 1994 -Associate Director (DPS)

Special Education. Promoted to (AD) supervision of all special education programs in Cluster II–15 schools-K-12.

Dayton Public Schools

Cluster II

 

April 1991-July 1993 – Supervisor (DPS)

Special Education supervisor to students’ with cognitive and emotional behavior disorders.

Dayton Public Schools

 

Sept. 1984-June 1985 Teacher (DPS)

Special education teacher 9-12. Integrated Curriculum

Meadowdale High School

 

September 1986 – April 1991 – School Counselor (XCS)

Secured agreement to have on-site counseling services available to students and parents.  Assisted in the development of work-sites for students

Warner Junior High School

578 E. Market Street

Xenia, OH 45385

September 1986- June 1986 – High school special ed. Teacher  (XCS)

August 1985 – June 1985 – Elementary special ed. Teacher (XCS)

December 1980 – September 1984 – Program Director

Provided supervision of total residential services program for adults with mental retardation and emotional/behavioral disabilities. After employment asked to serve on board.

Towards Independence

46 South Detroit Street

Xenia, Ohio 45385

 

September 1976 – November 1980 – School Social Worker

Provided case management services for 110 students with disabilities K-12. Coordinated interdisciplinary team

Duluth Public Schools #70

Duluth, Minnesota 55802

 

Taught evening classes as an adjunct staff at various Universities and Colleges. Classes included Special Education, Community Collaboration, Curriculum Planning;  Innovative college teaching held at school site with college classes held at Greene JROTC and WOW school site

Central State University

West Virginia University

Wilberforce University

Wilmington College