by kaylasharp | Apr 1, 2015 | Awards, Faculty Laurels, Newsmakers
Nicholas Gage, a UF assistant professor in special education, has gained international recognition for his early-career research success and commitment to advancing the emerging science of positive behavior support. Gage is one of two recipients of the 2015 Ted Carr...
by kaylasharp | Mar 2, 2015 | Faculty Laurels, Newsmakers
The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) honored University of Florida special education professors Mary Brownell and Paul Sindelar with its 2015 David G. Imig Award for distinguished achievement in teacher education on March 1 at the group’s...
by kaylasharp | Feb 23, 2015 | COE in the News
Folio Weekly 02-23-15 Why do some Florida schools use the medieval practice of paddling? Folio Weekly ran a cover page story about corporal punishment still being used in some Florida schools. The story, which quotes COE special education professor Joe Gagnon, is...
by kaylasharp | Dec 11, 2014 | Faculty Laurels, Newsmakers
Cecil D. Mercer, a giant in his field during his 31 years (1974-2005) on the College of Education’s special education faculty, passed away at home on Nov. 21, 2014, after a long battle with Lyme disease. He was 71. In 1998, Dr. Mercer became the first College of...
by kaylasharp | Oct 7, 2014 | Headlines, Press Releases
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Five states have been added to a list of five others already taking part in a $25 million University of Florida College of Education project that will improve the preparation of teachers and public school leaders who serve students with...
