Laura Trapp, Ph.D.

Contact Information

Education

• Ph.D. Special Education, University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, CO
• M.A. Intervention Specialist, University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, CO
• B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies (Special Education), University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, CO

Professional/Academic Experience

• 2023-presentFaculty, University of Northern Colorado Special Education Master's Intervention Specialist Program (online) EDSE 508: Practicum in ABA
• 2022-present Adjunct Instructor, University of Northern Colorado Special Education Master's Intervention Specialist Program EDSE 627 Philosophical Underpinnings of Applied Behavior Analysis (online)
• 2022-present Adjunct Instructor, University of Northern Colorado Special Education Master's Intervention Specialist Program EDSE 631 Philosophical Underpinnings of Applied Behavior Analysis II (online)
• 2021-presentAdjunct Instructor, University of Northern Colorado Special Education Master's Intervention Specialist Program (online) EDSE 670: Legal Policy and Foundations of Special Education
• 2021-presentAdjunct Instructor, University of Northern Colorado Special Education Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Program EDSE 325: Behavior Dimensions of Students with Exceptionalities I (face-to-face, online)
• 2021-present Adjunct Instructor, University of Northern Colorado Special Education Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Program EDSE 201: Culture of Special Education (face-to-face)
• 1/2022-5/2022 Adjunct Instructor, University of Northern Colorado Special Education Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Program EDSE 203: The Individualized Education Program and the Collaborative Process (face-to-face)
• 5/2021-12/2022 Adjunct Instructor, University of Northern Colorado Special Education Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Program EDSE 325: Behavior Dimensions of Students with Exceptionalities II (face-to-face)
• 1/2021-5/2021 Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Northern Colorado Special Education Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Program EDSE 326: Behavior Dimensions of Students with Exceptionalities II (online)
• 8/2018-5/2021 Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Northern Colorado Special Education Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Program EDSE 325: Behavior Dimensions of Students with Exceptionalities I (face-to-face, hybrid, online)
• 8/2018-12/2020 Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Northern Colorado Special Education Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Program EDSE 201: Culture of Special Education (face-to-face, hybrid)
• 5/2017-7/2017 Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Northern Colorado Special Education Master's Intervention Specialist Program EDSE 672: Leadership in the School Community (online)

Research/Areas of Interest

• Applied Behavior Analysis and Students with Exceptionalities
• Issues and Trends in Special Education Teacher Preparation
• Trauma Informed Applied Behavior Analysis
• Alternatives to Restraint, Seclusion and Suspension Practices
• Family-School Partnerships
• Legal Issues in Special Education

Publications/Creative Works

Trapp, L., Gershwin, T., Robinson, J. (2021). Honoring team decision- making during manifestation determination meetings through collaborative and proactive solutions. Intervention in School and Clinic. doi: 10.1177/10534512211014877

Robinson, J., Duncan, K., London, D., Gershwin, T., Trapp, L., & Shen, G. (2022). Prevention is the best intervention: Proactive strategies for supporting students who engage in escalated behaviors. Beyond Behavior. doi:10.1177/10742956221110907

Honors and Awards

• 2021 Dean's Citation for Outstanding Dissertation
• 2021 Certificate of Academic Excellence, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Honors Convocation 2021 Awardee
• 2019 Center for Women's and Gender Equity, Inspiring Faculty of 2019 Award
• 2015 Thompson School District Educator of the Year Nomination, Thompson School District
• 2014 College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Graduate Scholar, University of Northern Colorado
• 2014 Dorthie Weigandt Stillwell Scholarship, University of Northern Colorado