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Supporting Parents of Children with Behavioral Challenges

Nov 5, 2024

Chen Shi’s research is focused on helping children with emotional behavioral disorder and ADHD, and their families.

Shi is happy she chose Lehigh’s College of Education for her doctoral work. “Lehigh is such a supportive environment—especially my program,” she says. “All the students are my allies—if I have a question, I either knock on a faculty door or I text my cohort,” she says. “It's a tight group that supports each other.”

Sandilos Awarded Frank Hook Assistant Professorship

Nov 1, 2024

Lia Sandilos, assistant professor in the COE's School Psychology program, was recently awarded a Frank Hook Assistant Professorship for academic years 2024 - 2025 and 2025 - 2026. Frank Hook Assistant Professorships are awarded to Lehigh’s most outstanding junior scholar-teachers who also foster personal interaction and mentoring relationships with students.

DuPaul Recognized as Most Prolific Author in the Field of ADHD

Oct 29, 2024

A recent bibliometric study recognizes COE Professor of School Psychology George DuPaul as the most prolific author in the field of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Immersing in Our Industrial History – A New VR Experience in the Lehigh Valley

Oct 22, 2024

Watershed Explorers emphasizes the role of historical and cultural assets. By using authentic media—archival photos and videos, integrated into the present-day 360-degree VR environment—the experience bridges the past and present in a way that is both engaging and educational. It allows users to see history unfold and offers a vivid reminder of the industries that laid the foundation for our region’s growth.

Developing Intervention Strategies that Support Classroom Teachers and Their Students

Oct 14, 2024

“Sometimes teachers—even very experienced, seasoned teachers—need some additional support and an extra eye,” Beth Taglioli says. “So, I'm looking at ways to support those teachers to implement interventions.”

Taglioli says that she values the flexibility possible within the Special Education program. “You get access to world class-level faculty and research and, as I said, the Centennial School is an exemplary model among schools in the state,” she continues. “But you also get a program that is small enough to be flexible and work with you, and help you design a course of study that suits your personal and professional interests.”

Kern's Research Selected as "Must Read"

Oct 14, 2024

An article by COE Professor Lee Kern and her co-authors has been selected as a 2023 "Must Read" in Transition-Related Research within Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals (CDTEI) journal by the Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT).

Kern, L., Kelly, S., Rosati, S. A., Shera, S., Fluharty, M., Gabrilowitz, R., Carter, D., Liang, C. T. H., & Freeman, J. (2023). Systematic review of college and career readiness interventions for students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 46(3), 155-168 is available at the link in the story.