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Becky Conner
Becky Conner is a specially designed instruction executive coach at the Georgia Department of Education with over 32 years of experience. A former special education director, she is recognized for her leadership in inclusive education and student success.
Becky Conner
Becky Conner is a specially designed instruction executive coach at the Georgia Department of Education, bringing more than 32 years of experience in education, including 18 years as a special education director. Her career in Catoosa County Public Schools spanned multiple leadership roles, including elementary principal, high school assistant principal, and special education and gifted teacher at the elementary level.
During her tenure, Becky played a key role in the district’s guiding coalition, leading efforts that significantly increased graduation rates for students with disabilities, expanded least restrictive environment options, and improved compliance while maintaining a strong instructional focus. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, she received the Lillie Moncus Award in 2017, honoring her as Georgia’s Special Education Administrator of the Year.
Becky holds a bachelor’s degree in special education and a master’s degree in educational leadership, both from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
PLC at Work®
PLC at Work® experts have proven success in leading the PLC at Work process in a school or district. Work with them to implement a focus on learning, build a collaborative culture, and create a results orientation that leads to sustained, substantive school improvement.
Beyond Labels
Beyond Labels! experts have proven success in improving outcomes for all students, including those with special needs. Work with them to develop collaborative partnerships in order to implement inclusive processes and programs that support every learner in your school community.
Presentations by Becky Conner
- The 3 Big Ideas of the PLC and Special Education
- Effective Co-Teaching and Collaborative Teams
- Developing a Culture of Shared Responsibilities
- What is Specially Designed Instruction?
- Designing and Delivering Specially Designed Instruction for All Students
- Scheduling with Special Education in Mind
- Elements of Fidelity When Designing SDI
- Communicating High Expectations in Special Education
