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Research Biography

I have recently been involved in developing a teacher preparation program that is collaborative with elementary and secondary education and expanding to art, music and physical education. The program, funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education, provides students in general and special education with collaborative coursework and practicum experiences to facilitate successful inclusion. My program of research related to the preparation of teachers has included investigating the impact of different supervision strategies on the teaching skills of practicum students in teacher preparation programs. More recently, I have conducted research on reflective teaching.

My current research interests have taken me in two directions: a) developing and evaluating educational models and instructional strategies for students with moderate, severe and multiple disabilities; and b) evaluating components of teacher preparation for students with moderate and severe disabilities. Most recently, I have received funding to investigate longitudinal models for vocational programming to promote successful transition for persons with moderate and severe disabilities into post school employment. Additionally, my work load has focused on adolescents and adults with severe multiple disabilities, identifying successful strategies for identifying and securing community employment. I am also continuously involved with schools in developing inclusive educational programs for all students regardless of their disabilities.

Degrees

  • Ph.D., Studies in Behavioral Disabilities, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 1978
  • M.A., Studies in Behavioral Disabilities, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 1976
  • B.S., Special Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, 1971

Key Professional Appointments

  • Department Head, Special Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1996--
  • Professor, Special Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1987--
  • Associate Professor, Special Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1986-1987
  • Assistant Professor, Special Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1984-1986
  • Assistant Professor, Special Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1978-1984

Activities & Honors

  • Harriet and Charles Luckman Undergraduate Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1995
  • Distinguished Teaching Career Award, College of Education, 1993
  • Runner-up, Distinguished Teaching Career Award, College of Education, 1992

Grants

  • Principal Investigator, Preparing Leaders in Access by Design (PLAD), U.S. Department of Education, 2006
  • Co-Principal Investigator, Preparing Teachers for Inclusive Education in Positive Education (Project TIES), U.S. Department of Education, 2006
  • Principal Investigator, Building Relationships in Diverse General Education Settings (BRIDGES): The University of Illinois Severe Disabilities Program, U.S. Department of Education, 2001

Selected Publications

  • Dymond, S.K., & Renzaglia, A., Chun, E.J. (inpress). Elements of effective service learning programs. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals.
  • Dymond, S.K., Renzaglia, A., & Chun, E.J. (in-press). Inclusive high school service learning programs: Methods for and barriers to including students with disabilities. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities.
  • Dymond, S. K., Renzaglia, A., Gilson, C., & Slagor, M. (2007). Defining access to the general curriculum for high school students with significant cognitive disabilities. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 32, 1-15.
  • Dymond, S.K., Renzaglia, A., Halle, J., Chadsey, & J.L., Bentz, J. (in press). An evaluation of videoconferencing as a supportive technology for practicum supervision, Teacher Education and Special Education.
  • Renzaglia, A., Hutchins, M., Dymond, S.K., & Sheldon, D. (in press). Career development: An experiential model for developing basic work skills and employment preferences. In P. Bates, K. Storey, & D. Hunter (Eds.), The road ahead: Transition to adult life for persons with disabilities (2nd ed.). Anticipated publication date 2008.

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