{"id":25658,"date":"2025-09-06T08:10:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T12:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/?page_id=25658"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T13:57:49","slug":"special-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/about-tpte\/special-education-and-applied-learning-sciences-seals-unit\/special-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fw_orange--banner is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull banner__img is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"931\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/10\/special-education.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/10\/special-education.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/10\/special-education-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/10\/special-education-1024x477.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/10\/special-education-768x358.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/10\/special-education-1536x715.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide banner_content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><em>SPECIAL<\/em><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EDUCATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Special Education at UTK prepares educators and researchers to support students with a range of learning needs through inclusive, evidence-based practices. Students engage in connected learning and research that promote meaningful access for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:tpteinfo@utk.edu\">Request More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull tab-box has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tab-box__rw is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list tab-box__list\">\n<li><a href=\"#programs\">Degree Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faculty\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#work\">Recent Work from Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"programs\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty and students in Special Education conduct research that advances inclusive practices, supports students with a range of learning needs, and informs effective interventions in schools and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Special Education offers an undergraduate and a graduate pathway to becoming a special education teacher. The graduate pathway results in licensure in three areas related to special education.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer two options for a Bachelor of Science (B. S.) degree focused on Special Education. One includes an undergraduate internship while a second leads to a 5th year graduate internship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/undergraduate-programs\/majors-and-minors\">More on B. S. in Education focusing on Special Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer Master of Science (M. S.), Educational Specialist (Ed. S.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) degrees that provide opportunities for focused study in Special Education. The M.S. and Ed.S. programs offer pathways for both individuals seeking teacher licensure and those who already hold a teaching license. In addition, we offer two graduate certificate options for educators and other professionals who would like to enhance or add on their knowledge in education-related fields.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#ms\">More on M. S. in Teacher Education focusing on Special Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#eds\">More on&nbsp; Ed. S. in Teacher Education focusing on Special Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#phd\">More on Ph. D. in&nbsp; Education focusing on Special Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#grad\">More on Graduate Certificate focusing on Special Education<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull bg-para-q_sc is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax bg-para__pic\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-25765 size-large has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/10\/special-ed-3-1024x671.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#66603b\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns bg-para__rw is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-para__cl cl-lf has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color\"><em><em><em>In Special Education, we prepare educators and advocates to create inclusive, strengths-based learning environments that support all learners in reaching their full potential.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Education Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"faculty\" class=\"wp-block-group profileCardContainer is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow 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href=\"mailto:jai1@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/jun-ai\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Alderman_Donna.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Alderman_Donna.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Alderman_Donna-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Alderman_Donna-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Donna Alderman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle\">Distinguished Lecturer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"mailto:dalderm1@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/donna-alderman\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Austin_Katie.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Austin_Katie.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Austin_Katie-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Austin_Katie-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Katie Austin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle\">Clinical Assistant Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"mailto:katie.austin@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/katherine-austin\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow 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Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"mailto:abouche5@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/alexis-boucher\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Cihak-David.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Cihak-David.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Cihak-David-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Cihak-David-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">David Cihak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle\">Professor and Associate Dean<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"mailto:dcihak@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/david-f-cihak\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Coleman_MariBeth.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Coleman_MariBeth.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Coleman_MariBeth-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Coleman_MariBeth-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Mari Beth Coleman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle\">Associate Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"mailto:mbc@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/mari-beth-coleman\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Cooper_Samantha.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Cooper_Samantha.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Cooper_Samantha-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Cooper_Samantha-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Samantha Cooper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle\">Affiliate Faculty &#8211; Clinical Assistant Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"mailto:zphilipp@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/zoi-traga-philippakos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"174\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/09\/LLoflin-copy.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25678\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\"><strong>Lindsey Loflin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle\">Clinical Assistant Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"mailto:lloflin@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"166\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/09\/BMalone-copy.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25679\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\"><strong><strong>Betsie Malone<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle\">Clinical Assistant Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"mailto:ejmalone@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Moore_Tara.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Moore_Tara.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Moore_Tara-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Moore_Tara-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Tara Moore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle\">Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"mailto:tmoorepa@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/tara-moore\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Owens_Julie.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Owens_Julie.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Owens_Julie-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Owens_Julie-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Julie Owens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle\">Assistant Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"mailto:jowens57@utk.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/julie-owens\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot 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class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharing Recent Work From Faculty and Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Journal of Special Education Technology<\/strong><br>Buzhardt, J., Leonard, J., Ai, J., Higgins, S., Greenwood, C., Consolver, K., Walker, D., &amp; Carta, J. (2023). Technology to Facilitate Progress Monitoring of Infant\u2013Toddler Growth and Development: Measuring Implementation in Community-Based Agencies. <em>Journal of Special Education Technology<\/em>, <em>38<\/em>(2), 198\u2013212. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/01626434221108882\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/01626434221108882<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Journal of Learning Disabilities<\/strong><br>Boucher, A. N., Bhat, B. H., Clemens, N. H., Vaughn, S., &amp; O\u2019Donnell, K. (2024). Reading interventions for students in grades 3\u201312 with significant word reading difficulties. <em>Journal of Learning Disabilities<\/em>, <em>57<\/em>(4), 203\u2013223.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beyond Behavior<\/strong><br>Owens, J. K. (2024). \u201cI\u2019m Not a Writing Teacher!\u201d: Practice-Based Professional Development to Support Writing Instruction for General and Special Educators. <em>Beyond Behavior<\/em>, <em>33<\/em>(1), 4-12. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi-org.utk.idm.oclc.org\/10.1177\/10742956231224355\">https:\/\/doi-org.utk.idm.oclc.org\/10.1177\/10742956231224355<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Journal of Behavioral Education<\/strong><br>Wilson, C., Skinner, C. H., Price, C., Coleman, M. B., &amp; Wilhoit, B. (2023). The effects of a computer-based phrase reading intervention on word reading in postsecondary students with disabilities. <em>Journal of Behavioral Education<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10864-023-09533-5\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10864-023-09533-5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preventing School Failure<\/strong><br>Moore, T. C., <strong>Daniels, S., Taylor, K. L. H.,<\/strong> Oliver, R. M., Chow, J., &amp; Wehby, J. H. (2024). Supporting teachers\u2019 effective classroom and behavior management: What do teachers tell us? <em>Preventing School Failure, 68<\/em>(1), 60\u201369.<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/1045988X.2022.2158160\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/1045988X.2022.2158160<\/a> (January)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Journal of Experimental Education<\/strong><br>Gibbs, A.S., Reed, D.K., &amp; Ma, J. (in press). The effects of a science vocabulary intervention for young children at risk for oral language difficulties. <em>The Journal of Experimental Education<\/em>.<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/00220973.2024.2408318\"> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/00220973.2024.2408318<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International Council for Exception Children Annual Convention and Expo<\/strong><br>Alderman, D. &amp; Smith, C. C. (March 2023). Innovations in Special Education Technology (ISET) Technology Playground: Using Google to Support Teacher Candidates and Mentor Teachers. 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