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| Robert H. Horner, Director Priscilla Phillips, Business ManagerClaudia Vincent, Administrative Assistant Seth May, Information Technology Specialist Andy Cave, Information Technology Specialist Jody Esperanza, Research Analyst Jeanette Haller, Office Specialist Gail Larwood, Office Specialist Mary Green, Office Specialist Dana Gorman, Office Specialist |
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Positive Behavioral Research and Support The mission of the Positive Behavioral Research and Support Unit is to develop and apply a science of human behavior and social systems to improve the education and support available to individuals with disabilities and at risk for disabilities, and their families. Five work groups engage in an array of applied research, personnel preparation, and technical assistance activities: Positive Behavior Support
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Transition Planning and Postsecondary Education The work of the ECS Transition Planning and Postsecondary Education Workgroup centers around two key goals for all individuals with disabilities: Increasing Success in Post High School Outcomes and Increasing Access to and Success in Postsecondary Education. Our work toward these goals is across disability categories, across diversity areas (e.g. ethnicity, gender), across school settings (e.g. traditional, alternative, juvenile justice), and across school and age levels (e.g. middle school, high school, young adult). Both goals can be further broken down into broad research areas and further into general research objectives. These general research objectives demonstrate how we plan to impact research and practice within the field of special education. We intend not only to raise and answer specific questions related to our research objectives, but also to document effective practices for sustainability and replicability of projects within these objectives. Areas of inquiry/specialization/Research Objective Areas: To view funded projects and products or related publications directly, please see Projects or Publications. |
Adult Services The mission of the Adult Services Unit is to improve the lives of adults with developmental disabilities. The Adult Services Unit conducts research, evaluation, model development, and training related to service systems and supports for adults with developmental disabilities. Adult Services personnel collaborate with state and local developmental disabilities administrators and personnel, regional service brokerages, and residential and employment agencies and service providers. Current topics and areas of focus for the Adult Services Unit include individualized and person-centered planning, quality assurance and quality improvement in adult service provision, and positive behavior support. Workgroups: Person-Centered Planning and Transition Outcomes for Youth with Disabilities University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
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