AN AFFILIATE OF THE LIFE SPAN INSTITUTE & THE DEPT. OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Beach Center on Disability

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Allyson Palmer

Doctoral Student and Research Assistant

University of Kansas
1200 Sunnyside Ave., 3150 Haworth Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045

Office Phone: (785) 864-2459

Fax: (785) 864-7605

Email: alpfd3@ku.edu

Bio:

I received my Master’s of Education in Special Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  While at the University of Missouri, I was introduced to the idea of using Positive Behavior Supports as a means to improve academic and behavioral outcomes for all students.  After completing my Master’s degree, I worked as a Special Education teacher in an elementary school for eight years.  While teaching, I helped implement School-wide Positive Behavior Support as a member of my school’s Positive Behavior Support team. 

Education:

B.A.: Elementary Education, William Jewell College

M.Ed.: Special Education, University of Missouri-Columbia

Interests:

Currently, I am studying under the RTI Leadership Preparation Program Fellowship.  My advisor is Dr. Wayne Sailor. While at KU, I am studying the application of Response to Intervention for both academics and behavior.  I am specifically interested in the impact of School-wide Positive Behaviors Supports on school outcomes.