Corey Batey
Hopkinsville,KY
Summary
Compassionate leader with extensive experience in special education at CCPS, excelling in compliance monitoring and collaborative decision-making. Spearheaded district-wide initiatives, enhancing student outcomes and staff development. Proven track record in guiding educators and implementing effective training programs, ensuring adherence to IDEA and state regulations. Recognized for innovative strategies and fostering inclusive learning environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Special Education
CCPS
04.2024 - Current
- Provides leadership and support for district-wide special education programs, ensuring compliance with IDEA, state regulations, and district policies, and completes state reporting requirements while keeping student needs at the center of decision-making.
- Provides guidance to special education personnel, counselors, and administrators within the district while monitoring behavior, graduation, and dropout rates for students with disabilities.
- Coordinates training sessions for staff on special education policies and procedures.
- Evaluates district special education staff.
Special Education Consultant
CCPS
08.2020 - 04.2024
- Reviewed Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) to assess student needs and recommend appropriate services.
- Collaborated with staff to determine specific services outlined in IEPs.
- Provided ongoing consultation and served as a resource for educational staff.
- Monitored district-wide special education documentation for compliance and accuracy.
Interem Assistant Principal
CCPS- South Christian Elementary
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Implemented school policies and procedures to promote a positive learning environment.
- Coordinated student discipline processes, ensuring fairness and consistency across cases.
- Engaged with parents and community to foster partnerships for student success.
Special Education Teacher/ Teacher Leader
Hopkinsville Middle School
Hopkinsville, USA
01.2014 - 07.2020
- Assist and lead special education teachers in writing IEP’s, preparing conference summaries, and conducting ARC’s.
- Ensure compliance within district, state, and federal guidelines.
- Prepare and complete reports within specified timelines.
- Organize monthly special education meetings to facilitate understanding of evolving documentation and relay important information.
6th Grade Reading Teacher
Hopkinsville Middle School
Hopkinsville, USA
08.2011 - 12.2013
- Instructed courses and developed curriculum in a 6th grade reading classroom.
- Implemented research-based reading strategies to diverse learners.
- Maintained classroom management by using evidence-based classroom management strategies and interventions.
- Created and Implemented an after-school Peer Tutoring program for at-risk students.
- Coordinated a walking club.
- Served for three years as a facilitator for 21st Century Summer Camp.
2nd Grade Teacher
Morganton Road Elementary
Fayetteville, USA
07.2007 - 10.2009
- Developed curriculum and instructed courses reading, writing, math, science, social studies.
- Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using research-based strategies.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Education
Master of Arts - School Administration
Murray State University
Murray, KY05.2017
Master of Arts - Special Education
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Marshall University
Huntington, WV12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Park Resources and Leisure Services
Marshall University
Huntington, WV12.2001
Skills
- Leadership experience
- Collaborative decision-making
- Due process documentation
- Co-teaching strategies
- Master scheduling
- Training development
- Grant writing
- Data analysis
- Classroom management
- Infinite Campus proficiency
- Individualized education programs
- Compliance monitoring
- Staff training coordination
- Evaluation processes
- Special education law knowledge
- Chairperson and manifestation experience
Certification
- National Board Certified Teacher- MMD
- Kentucky: Director of Special Education, Level 2
- Kentucky: Principal, K-12
- Kentucky: Teaching Exceptional Children: Learning and Behavior Disorders and Moderate and Severe Disabilities, K-12
- Kentucky: Elementary, P-5
Trainings
DoSE Trainings with WKEC
- Guidance Document/ IEP
- KDE Reporting
- District Leadership Team (DLT)
- Co-teaching Initiative WKEC
- PASS
- Barton Dyslexia
- Alternate assessment
- UFLI
- Behavior Institute
- Literacy Continuum
- Classroom Management
Innovations
- Sped Training Tuesdays
- Special Education TILT curriculum
- Grant Writing: Tornado & SPARK
- Sped VLA Guidance Document
- It’s a Good Day for the Guidance Document
- District IEP Present Level Template
- Update Sped Docs yearly
- District Behavior (Ind 4) Monitoring
- KERA Grant Report
- HSR Cohort
Timeline
Assistant Director of Special Education
CCPS
04.2024 - Current
Interem Assistant Principal
CCPS- South Christian Elementary
01.2022 - 02.2022
Special Education Consultant
CCPS
08.2020 - 04.2024
Special Education Teacher/ Teacher Leader
Hopkinsville Middle School
01.2014 - 07.2020
6th Grade Reading Teacher
Hopkinsville Middle School
08.2011 - 12.2013
2nd Grade Teacher
Morganton Road Elementary
07.2007 - 10.2009
Master of Arts - School Administration
Murray State University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Austin Peay State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Marshall University
Bachelor of Science - Park Resources and Leisure Services
Marshall University