Tracy Gershwin, Ph.D.

Contact Information

Education

• Ph.D. University of California at Santa Barbara, Special Education, Disabilities and Risk Studies
• M.A. University of California at Santa Baraba, Special Education, Disabilities and Risk Studies
• M.A. Chapman University, Curriculum and Instruction
• B.S., Magna cum Laude, Syracuse University, Inclusive Elementary and Special Education
• Study abroad at the University of Waikato, Hamiliton, New Zealand, Inclusive Elementary and Special Education

Professional/Academic Experience

• 2014-Present: University of Northern Colorado, Professor
• 2009-2014: University of Northern Colorado, Associate Professor
• 2004-2008: University of Northern Colorado, Assistant Professor
• 2000-2004: University of California at Santa Barbara, Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant

Research/Areas of Interest

• Family-school Partnerships
• Conflict Prevention and Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Special Education Law
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
• Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
• Students with Autism
• Transition-focused Behavior Planning
• Teacher Education/Quality

Publications/Creative Works

 Mueller, T.G., & Beam, H. (2016). What do educators know, do, and think about behavior? An analysis of special and general educators’ knowledge of evidence-based behavioral interventions. Preventing School Failure.  DOI: 10.1080/1045988X.2016.1164118

Mueller, T.G. (2015). Litigation and Special Education: The past, present, and future direction for resolving conflicts between parents and school districts. TheJournal of Disability Policy Studies. DOI: 10.1177/1044207314533382.

Mueller, T.G. & Buckley, P.C. (2014). Fathers’ Experiences with the  special education system. Research and Practice for Persons with Disabilities, 39 (2),119-135. DOI: 10.1177/1540796914544548

Mueller, T.G. (2014). Understanding and Addressing Challenging Behavior for Individuals with Disabilities, Gannett. Available from http://www.continuingeducation.com.

Mueller, T.G., & Buckely, P. C. (2014). The odd man out: How fathers navigate the special education system. Remedial and Special Education, 35(1), 40-49. DOI: 10.1177/0741932513513176