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All children, including those with special needs and disabilities, deserve inclusive and effective educational practices. Ask Professor Ruth Falco about research in the GSE that applies and develops these practices.
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How do people cope with major life crises such as the onset of chronic
illness and disability? Dr. Livneh is studying these areas and would
love to hear from you about your own personal experiences.
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How can clinicians learn to keep professional boundaries while developing therapeutic relationships with clients? And how is this taught? Dr. Lisa Aasheim explores these questions with students in both her instructional and supervisory roles at PSU.
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How do we improve literacy outcomes for a diverse range of learners? Dr. Amanda Sanford explores this question in her instructional and supervisory role at Portland State University.
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How can we create schools and classrooms that are positive, safe, and
respectful learning environments for all students? Dr. Chris Borgmeier is
working with Portland area school districts to understand this question.
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How can young children benefit by interacting with senior citizens? Ask Professor David Allen.
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Autism affects one child in 150. Where can teachers learn about effective educational practices for children with autism?
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Visioning the needs of children who are blind and visually impaired lets one reach a zenith of creativity. Dr. Bickford coordinates the sole program in the northwest and a national distance education program that prepares teachers of blind or visually impaired children.
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Who can help teachers with autism training and research? Professor Joel Arick has authored curriculum materials and set up model classrooms all over the country.
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How can you approach your special education career through family-centered and strengths-based models? Dr. Leslie Munson emphasizes the importance of these approaches as she prepares students to provide services to children with special needs and their families.
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How can we prepare practitioners to provide effective leadership and culturally responsive services within the mental health community? Ask Dr. Wosley-George in the Counselor Education Department.
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What is inclusive education? What knowledge and skills do teachers need to be exemplary inclusive educators? Professor Paula J. Stanovich answers those questions for teacher candidates in the Inclusive Elementary Educators Program.
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How can special educators assure Free Appropriate Public Education when planning for students with significant disabilities and the paraprofessionals who work with them? Faculty member, Regina Moreno can tell you how to apply practical evidence-based strategies.
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Why do people do what they do and how can counselors help people live life more effectively? Ask Dr. Rick Johnson, in the Counselor Education program.
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How do counselors develop the most potent clinical and professional skills to help a variety of clients? Dr. Miars addresses these questions through his interests in clinical supervision and the development of ethical professional practice.
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Seeing people as part of many different systems exponentially expands the possibilities for counseling success.
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Professor James O."Blue" Bickford in the Department of Special Education is the project director for a national distance distance learning program preparing teachers of children with blindness and visual impairments.
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Preparing teachers to serve children with special needs
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