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Great  Instruction, Great Achievement for Students with Disabilities
Second Edition

This is an updated edition of John's foundational book that outlines  the classic road map for special education administrators in a  new educational culture!   Get your copy exclusively by clicking the link below.

Students with Disabilities Can Make AYP

This book provides a systematic process that will assist you in working with a team to analyze needs and determine which activities, if implemented, would have the greatest impact on students with disabilities in your school

Turning Average Instruction into
Great Instruction

"Turning Average Instruction into Great Instruction is a must-read for teachers, principals, and curriculum leaders. O'Connor offers a framework for effective classroom instruction. In a world inundated with a myriad of quick fixes, this insightful book is a refreshing entree for educational practitioners seeking to strategically and collaboratively lay the foundation for continuous school improvement." 
Gloria Talley, Deputy Supt. of Curriculum & Instruction, Dekalb County Schools, Georgia

"This book presents a unique and effective means to assist principals, assistant principals, and other building leaders in examining their effectiveness in improving student achievement at the building and district levels... "
 William W. Swan, Professor Emeritus of the Program for Educational Leadership, University of Georgia

"O'Connor has rightfully and persuasively put the emphasis where it should be ― on classroom instruction! His point is well-taken that much valuable time and effort is being misplaced in schools on activities that do not directly impact student achievement. Readers will appreciate his clarity in pointing schools to the components that matter most to ensure that all student are successful. " 
​Mary Jackson, Director of Special Programs

Students with Disabilities CAN Meet Accountability Standards

"This excellent work of John O'Connor's invites teachers and other school leaders to reflect, grow, and learn from their practice. The application-based case studies at the end of each chapter are particularly insightful and user friendly. Combining stimulating ideas and practical suggestions, Students with Disabilities Can Meet Achievement Standards will ensure that your school is fully prepared today to confront the challenges of tomorrow. "            Gloria Talley, Deputy Supt. of Teaching & Learning, DeKalb County Schools, Georgia

"Educators have an overwhelming challenge to provide a superior academic experience for their students. This book identifies these challenges and offers practical solutions that will effect above average results. Students, O'Connor has your back!" 
   Marie S. Corrigan, Founding Director, Sophia Academy

This is a good book for special educators, and a great book for general educators.
  John O'Dell, Chair of Educational Admin. & Supervision, Lincoln Memorial University

Great  Instruction, Great Achievement for Students with Disabilities

"A comprehensive guide to what all students need to be successful in the classroom. Great Instruction – Great Achievement for Students with Disabilities provides any administrator the necessary information to develop effective programs. " 
Michael Remus, Dir. of Student Services, Sedona-Oak Creek Unified & Cottonwood Elementary School District, AZ

"Great Instruction – Great Achievement for Students with Disabilities is an exceptional guide for implementing highly effective programs for all students. " 
Dr. Pamela W. Howard, Consultant, Tuscaloosa, AL

"As an administrator, I know that I will use this book to improve our district’s services, and to raise the bar on academic achievement for our students with disabilities. " 
Adam Leckie, Director of Exceptional Student Services, Florence Unified School District, AZ

"Finally, a book that targets all  the evidence-based instructional strategies for students with disabilities in an easy to read format. " 
Dr. Luann Purcell, Executive Director, Council for Administrators of Special Education, Warner Robins, GA

"What administrators need are resources that are succinct, readable, defensible, and, most of all, doable.  John O’Connor has given us the gift of a brilliant contribution.  Using this resource will produce GREAT instruction for ALL students."
Dr. Stevan Kukic, Consultant, Longmont, CO

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