Matthew Brock

The Principal Investigator (PI) will conduct a program of research for improving the instructional strategies of paraprofessionals working with students with severe disabilities, and will participate in activities to develop expertise in randomized controlled trials with growth modeling, single-case designs, and grant writing. Previous research has identified three key features of professional development that promote fidelity; professional development must include effective training strateg...

For most elementary students, recess is a favorite time of the school day that is full of rich opportunities to play and socialize with friends. For students with severe disabilities (i.e., students with intellectual disability, autism, and/or multiple disabilities who qualify for their state's alternate assessment), recess often looks very different. These students are typically on the periphery, rarely interacting or playing with their peers. Recess represents a missed opportunity for buil...