Reducing Injuries in Special Education (RISE)
Angela Nagle
School Risk Management Specialist, Public Employer Risk Management Association
In this episode, our guest Angela Nagle discusses the RISE program (Reducing Injuries in Special Education). Angela explains how the program addresses the increasing injuries among educators working with special needs students by providing personal protective equipment (PPE) and professional development. Challenges in implementation, such as ensuring consistent PPE use and gaining union trust, are also covered. The episode highlights the program's customization to individual needs and the importance of ongoing training to create safer educational environments.
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Angela Nagle
School Risk Management Specialist, Public Employer Risk Management Association
Speaker Biography
Angela Nagle joined PERMA three years ago after retiring from public education in New York State. Angela is a former Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, and teacher.
Responsibilities
Angela provides risk management services to school districts and Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) throughout New York State. With approximately 66% of all staff injuries caused by interactions with special education students, Angela applies her expertise and risk interventions to lower this risk substantially through professional development-school safety trainings, use of personal protective equipment, and sensory integration throughout the school day.
Angela observes classrooms with reported staff injuries and through a process called (RISE) Reducing Injuries in Special Education, lowers staff injuries.
Professional Affiliations
- New York State School Boards Association
- New York State Council of School Superintendents
- AMCOMP
Education
- State University of New York at Albany, Doctorate of Philosophy, Educational Administration and Policy Studies
- College of St. Rose, Masters of Science, Special Education
- Siena College, Bachelor's of Science - Marketing/Management/Business Administration
- WCP Designation - AMCOMP
