Torode, Tracy

Assistant Scholar
Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Project
School of Special Education, School Psychology and Early Childhood Studies
College of Education
University of Florida
233 Norman Hall
PO Box 117050
Gainesville FL 32611

352-273-4247
Fax: 352-392-2072
ttorode@coe.ufl.edu

Research Biography

Early Childhood and Primary/Elementary Education

Educational Studies: Law, Ethics & Values and Diverse Learners

At-Risk Youth

School and Classroom Issues

Inclusion and Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Qualitative Research

Degrees

Ph.D. – University of Florida, Early Childhood Special Education, 2005,

M.A.E. – University of Florida, Early Childhood Special Education, 2000

B.A. – University of North Florida, Elementary Education, 1984

Key Professional Appointments

Project Coordinator, Springs Region Comprehensive System of Personnel Development and State Improvement Grant

Assistant Scholar, Department of Special Education, University of Florida

Activities & Honors

Member of the Teacher Education Committee, Department of Special Education

Grants

Florida Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Grant, 2001-2005, (CSPD), Florida Department of Education, $160,000 (per year).

Florida State Improvement Grant (SIG), 2001-2005, Florida Department of Education, $168,000 (per year).

Florida General Supervision and Enhancement Grant (GSEG), 2003-2005, $30,000 (per year)

Florida Professional Development Partnership Grant (PDP), 2005, $160,000.