Dr. Coral Wilkens
Rowlett,Texas
Summary
Special Education director with 23 years of experience in teaching and learning, intervention, and specially designed instruction. Extensive experience leading teams of educators and evaluation professionals in the design and implementation of special education, section 504, and intervention programs. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director of Special Education
Royse City ISD
07.2021 - Current
- Evaluated program outcomes using data-driven metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted interventions.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Spearheaded new program initiatives to address unmet community needs and advance the organization''s mission.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Frisco ISD
01.2019 - Current
- Primary focus on leading district-wide improvement of special education programs to impact student achievement
- Collaborate with Managing Directors of Teaching & Learning, and Assessment & Compliance to ensure the provision of a Free and Appropriate Public Education to students eligible for special education services
- Targeted Leadership and Support for FISD’s Eastern Located Campuses and Coordinator team
- Oversight of 100 evaluation and related service employees
- Lead and direct services for the 166 Centralized classrooms across FISD
- Responsible for the oversight of FISD itinerant teams (LSSP, Behavior Coaches/BCBA’s, Music Therapy, In Home Parent Training, Homebound)
- Department Budget for itinerant and centralized programs.
MANAGER OF STUDENT ACHEIVEMENT/ESC LIASION
Region 10 ESC
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Served as a liaison between Region 10 Educational Service Center, TEA, and 128 local school districts in the DFW Area
- School Improvement- Special Education Student Achievement
- District Staffing and Program Audit Team
- Designer of innovative solutions for schools and districts in need of special education support and programmatic change
- Created an Academic and Behavior micro-credential series of online courses to support special educator’s knowledge and skills
- Coached district design teams in creating and developing innovative solutions for students in special education
- Curriculum Design team; Morgan’s Wonderland inclusive theme park.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Rockwall ISD
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Lead Rockwall ISD Special programs including, Special Education, Section 504, and Dyslexia programs
- Led the initiative to develop Autism Specific programs and services for the students and schools in Rockwall ISD
- Managed compliance of all state and federal compliance measures
- District representative for special education litigation and Office of Civil Rights complaints
- Served as the Regional House of Delegates Representative to the Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education by supporting and lobbying for the DFW area
- (3 years)
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Quinlan ISD
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Lead Quinlan ISD Special programs including, Special Education, Section 504, and Dyslexia and RtI programs
- Member of the Superintendent’s cabinet
SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Royse City
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Tyler ISD |Tyler, TX
Education
EdD - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Texas A & M University at Commerce
Commerce, TXMA - EDUCATION
Bethel University
St. Paul, MNBA - EDUCATION
Bethel University
St. Paul, MNCERTIFICATE - Superintendent EC-12 Principal EC-12 Special Education EC-12 Generalist EC-4, 4-8
Skills
- IEP software- advanced
- Educational Tech-intermediate
- Micro-credentialing- advanced
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Virtual learning-advanced
- Design Thinking-advanced
- Innovation and Creativity
- Stakeholder Relations
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
Personal Information
Title: Managing Director of Special Education
References
- Tracy L Cartas, Executive Director, Frisco ISD, cartast@friscoisd.org, 903-952-1426
- Dr. John Bullion, ESC Liaison, Region 12, jbullion@esc12.org, 254-242-4586
- Dr. Teresa Thacker, Assistant Principal, Seminole County Schools, k12.fl.usTeresadcth@gmail.com, 469-964-6440
Affiliations
- TCASE
- TASA
Certification
Superintendent EC-12
Principal EC -12
EC-4 Generalist
4-8 Generalist
EC-12 Special Education
Timeline
Executive Director of Special Education
Royse City ISD
07.2021 - Current
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Frisco ISD
01.2019 - Current
MANAGER OF STUDENT ACHEIVEMENT/ESC LIASION
Region 10 ESC
01.2017 - 01.2019
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Rockwall ISD
01.2015 - 01.2017
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Quinlan ISD
01.2011 - 01.2015
SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Royse City
01.2008 - 01.2010
EdD - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Texas A & M University at Commerce
MA - EDUCATION
Bethel University
BA - EDUCATION
Bethel University
CERTIFICATE - Superintendent EC-12 Principal EC-12 Special Education EC-12 Generalist EC-4, 4-8
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