Make a difference in the lives of all learners, with and without disabilities.

The special education program prepares teachers and researchers to work with all kinds of learners.

You'll develop individualized programs and adapt instruction for students with a range of disabilities, including students with learning disabilities, communication impairments, autism, behavioral disorders, and others.

Through fieldwork, collaborative coursework, and engaging projects, you will gain the experience and confidence to implement well-designed teaching approaches and behavioral interventions that are supported by research.

Our graduates are highly sought after by school districts and universities across the United States and beyond.

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The Special Education team. Back row: Assistant Professor Kelly Williams, Associate Professor Theresa Ochoa, Administrative Assistant Aimee Polk, Associate Professor Hannah Schertz, Associate Professor Ana Maria Brannan, Professor Gretchen Butera, Professor Jeff Anderson. Front row: Associate Professor Derek Nord, Clinical Assistant Professor Tina O'Neal, Assistant Professor Sarah Hurwitz

Our faculty

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Professor

Research Areas:
Interagency collaboration in public schools and communities; improving educational and social outcomes, especially for young people with emotional and behavioral challenges
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(812) 856-8155
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Associate Professor

Research Areas:
Education of students with disabilities in modern learning environments, technology enabled personalized learning, virtual learning, and blended learning environments
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Associate Professor

Research Areas:
Special Education, Intervention, Early Childhood Special Education, Autism, Students with Disabilities
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(812) 856-8134
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Assistant Clinical Professor

Research Areas:
Education and Recidivism, Education and Incarcerated Youth
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(812) 856-8251
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Professor, Director of the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community

Research Areas:
Disability, Adult Services, Policy, Employment, Community Living, Transition, Survey Research
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(812) 855-7102

Affiliated Faculty

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Assistant Research Scientist, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community

Research Areas:
Transition and postsecondary programs for students with Intellectual disabilities (TPSID), employment for individuals with intellectual disabilities, teacher education disability policy advocacy
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Assistant Professor, IU School of Social Work

Research Areas:
Disability policy and services; guardianship issues; family experiences; autism; intersections of disability with culture, health and human rights
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(812) 856-7896

Contact Us

Ana Maria Brannan
brannana@iu.edu
(812) 856-8119