David Chard

David J. Chard, Ph.D., is Dean ad Interim of Boston University (BU) Wheelock College of Education and Human Development and Professor of Special Education. Prior to coming to BU, Dr. Chard served as the 14th President of Wheelock College. He was also founding dean of the Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Chard has published more than 100 articles, monographs, book chapters, and books. He is a member of the International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities and has served in leadership roles in numerous professional organizations. Dr. Chard was nominated twice by President Barack Obama to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences.