Connie Hawkins

Ms. Hawkins is the Executive Director of the Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC), one of the oldest US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, funded Parent Training and Information Centers in the country. Ms. Hawkins has developed a national and state wide reputation as an advocate for the educational rights for students with and without disabilities. She is a well known speaker and workshop presenter on topics related to special education, education reform, children with disabilities and their families, and parent/professional collaboration. Ms. Hawkins is also an experienced technical assistance provider and assists other parent centers to address management and program challenges. She is currently a Regional Parent Technical Assistance Center Director for two Regions of the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, funded Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers.