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Autism Bridges
Apr. 26, 2018
The goal of the Department of Special Education is to be a bridge of expertise for families of children with autism, and for the community. We provide a space for our faculty to conduct basic and applied research. We also prepare our students to create and deliver best practices in a…
Powell Wins 2018 Early Career Research Award
Dec. 05, 2017
Sarah Powell Sarah Powell, assistant professor in the Department of Special Education, has been named the recipient of the Division for Research 2018 Distinguished Early Career Research Award by the Council for Exceptional Children Division for Research (CEC-DR). This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding scientific…
Research Professor Brian R. Bryant Serves as Co-Guest Editor for Special Issue of Assistive Technology
Oct. 22, 2017
Research Professor Brian R. Bryant of the Special Education Department in the College of Education served as co-guest editor with Soonhwa Seok of Texas State University for Assistive Technology, Special Issue: Technology-based Instruction. An article by Mark O’Reilly, chair of the department, and several of his former doctoral students,…
North Cooc Awarded Two New Grants from National and International Foundations, Continues Work with OECD
Sep. 25, 2017
Spencer Foundation North Cooc, assistant professor in the Department of Special Education in the College of Education, has received a $50,000 grant from the Spencer Foundation to examine racial and ethnic disparities in access to general education classroom settings among students with disabilities. Studies have consistently documented…
Special Education New Faculty 2017
Sep. 07, 2017
The College of Education is happy to welcome 15 new faculty members for the 2017-2018 academic year. This year, the Department of Special Education is joined by Soyoung Park. Soyoung Park – Assistant Professor Soyoung Park What institution were you most previously with and what was your role? I…
