Corey Pierce, Ph.D.

• Director, School of Special Education, University of Northern Colorado College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. (2020 - 2024)
• Professor, University of Northern Colorado School of Special Education. (2005 - Present)
• Acting Director, School of Special Education, University of Northern Colorado College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. (2019 - 2020)
• Associate Dean, University of Northern Colorado College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. (2018 - 2020)
• Coordinator MA Intervention Specialist: Academic Coaching and Leadership, UNC School of Special Education. (2016 - 2018)
• Director, School of Special Education, University of Northern Colorado College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. (2016 - 2018)
• Research Faculty, UNC Education Innovation Institute Faculty Affiliate. (2013 - 2017). Coordinator BA Special Education Generalist, UNC School of Special Education. (2006 - 2012). Assistant Professor, Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. (2004 - 2005)

Pierce, C. D., Epstein, M. H., Wood, M. D. (2023). Content Validation of the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (BERS-3): Strength-Based Interview. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 31(3), 184-190.. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/10634266221099246

Huscroft-D'Angelo, J., Pierce, C., Martin-Gutel, J., Wery, J. (2022). The Scales for Assessing Emotional Disturbance-Third Edition: Reliability and Validity Screener. Assessment for Effective Instruction(47(3)), 137-146.. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/15345084211030840

Huscroft-D'Angelo, J., Wery, J., Martin, J., Pierce, C., Crawford, L. (2021). The scales for assessing emotional disturbance - third edition: Internal reliability, interrater reliability, and test-retest reliability. Behavioral Disorders(47(1)), 28-39.. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0198742920969152 Journal article: THE SAED-3 - Internal reliability Interrater reliability and test-retest reliability-1.pdf

Saltis, M., Ginancaterino, B., Pierce, C. (2020). Professional dispositions of teacher candidates: Measuring dispositions at a large teacher preparation university to meet national standards. The Teacher Educator. https://doi.org/10.1080/08878730.2020.1817217. DOI: 10.1080/08878730.2020.1817217

Pierce, C., Gershwin, T. (2018). Easy as A-B-C: Data-based Guidelines for Implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports into Rural Schools. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 37(3), 183-191.
Full Text: MTSS_RSEQ-1.pdf

Ralston, N., Zeng, S., Benner, G. J., Pierce, C. (2017). Differentiating Internalizing and Externalizing Behavior: Different Measures, Different Results? WERA Education Journal, 10, 32-37. http://www.wera-web.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/WEJ-November-2017-final.pdf

Pierce, C., Sherman, V., kreider, s. (2017). Exploring the efficacy of an CBM-focused field experience through a district and university partnership. The Field Experience Journal(19), 51-72.

• First Year Scholars Outstanding Faculty, University of Northern Colorado. (2010)
• Outstanding Advisor Award - Undergraduate Programs, UNC College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. (2009)
• Nominated for: Outstanding Advisor Award, College of Education & Behavioral Sciences. (2008)
• Nominated for: Outstanding Service Provider Award, College of Education & Behavioral Sciences. (2007)