Lewis Jackson, Ed.D.

Contact Information

Education

• Ed.D. The John Hopkins University, Human Communication
• M.S. The John Hopkins University, Severe Disabilities
• B.S. University of North Carolina, Psychology

Professional/Academic Experience

Academic

• 1997-Present: University of Northern Colorado, Professor of Special Education
• 1989-1997: University of Northern Colorado, Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education
• 1988-1989: John Hopkins University, Assistant Professor of Education
• 1982-1988: John Hopkins University, Instructor

Non-Academic

• 1979-1980: Alpha, INC. Residential Facility (Glen Burnie, MD), Program Coordinator; Staff Supervisor
• 1977-1979: Baltimore Country Public Schools (Baltimore, MD), Teaching Assistant Program Evaluator Severly/Profoundly Handicapped Model Demonstration Project
• 1975-1977: Wester Carolina Center (Morganton, NC), Social Research Assistant
• 1974-1975: Behavioral Systems, INC (Atlanta, GA), Data Analyst
• 1971-1974: Behavior Mgmt. System (Raleigh, NC), Chief Behavior Analyst

Research/Areas of Interest

• Language, Literacy, Cognition
• Integrated education (e.g.: inclusion, universal design)
• Socialization Processes and Outcomes (e.g.: positive behavior support)

Publications/Creative Works

Juried

Banerjee, R., Sundeen, T., Hutchinson, S., Jackson, L. B. (in press). Factors that explain placement decisions for students with multiple disabilities: Findings from the national data. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs

Ryndak, D., Jackson, L. B., & White, J. M. (2013). Involvement and Progress in the General Curriculum for Students with Extensive Support Needs: K-12 Inclusive Education Research and Implications for the Future. Inclusion, 1, 28-49.

Jackson, L. B., Ryndak, D., Orlando, A. M., Halley, K., & McCaleb, K. (accepted,under revision). Applying the five pillars to literacy instruction with students who have moderate to severe disabilities: Issues and concerns. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities.

Non-Juried

Wehmeyer, M.L., Shogren, K.A., Kurth, J.A., Morningstar, M.E., Kozleski, E.B.,Agran, M., Jackson, L., Jameson, J.M., McDonnell, J., & Ryndak, D.L. (in
press). Including students with extensive and pervasive support needs. In J.P Bakken & F. Obiakor (Eds.), Advances in Special Education Volume 31: General and special education inclusion in an age of change. London, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.

Jackson, L. B., White, J. M., & Ryndak, D. L. (2015). Achieving an international perspective. In M. Agran, F. Spooner, & K. Gee (Eds.) (pp. 60-69), TASH 40th Anniversary Volume. Virginia Beach, VA: Donning Company.

Honors and Awards

• 2014: Award of Appreciation, Arc, Greeley, UNC, CO
• 2012: International Fulbright Scholar
• 2011: Nominated College Teacher for the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
• 2004: Don B. Davidson Award for Excellence in Inclusion in Education, Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council
• 2002: Nominated College Scholar for the College of Education

Funded Projects

Fulbright Sponsored Projects (International)

2012, Oct. Positive Behavioral Support: A Training Program. Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. Sponsored jointly by the Fulbright International Scholars Program and the Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care. ($6,000 over 2 months)

Research Grants

2016, Jan. Jackson, L. Facilitating Inclusion and Literacy for Students with Extensive Support Needs in an Elementary School Community. Bresnahan-Halstead Institute ($2,514 over 3 months)

2014, Mar. Jackson, L. B., & Alzayer, R. Communication skills training for families of children with Autism in the natural environment of the home. Bresnahan-Halstead Institute ($1,500 over 1 year)

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