Lewis Jackson, Ed.D

Lewis JacksonProfessor of Special Education

School of Special Education
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, Colorado 80639
Office: 970-351-1658
lewis.Jackson@unco.edu

Research Interests and Specializations:

Inclusive Education, Positive Behavior Support, Language and Literacy

Education:

  • Ed.D. The Johns Hopkins University 1987 Human Communication
  • M.S. The Johns Hopkins University 1979 Severe Disabilities
  • B.S., University of North Carolina 1971 Psychology

Selected Publications and Presentations:

  • Jackson, L. B. (2007, June). Keynote Address: Supporting Children with Down Syndrome Who Have Behaviors that Challenge Us. Riverton, WY: State Conference for the Wyoming Down Syndrome Association
  • Jackson, L. B. (2006). Reading instruction and related areas with students who have mental retardation and/or multiple disabilities. Published Proceedings of the 4th Annual Australian Conference on Cognition, Language, and Special Education. Griffith University (Brisbane, Australia), hosted by Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN).
  • Jackson, L. B., & Halley, K. (2006, Nov.) Behavior Support Planning for Families and Schools: Findings from Five Case Studies using a Solution-Focused Format. Baltimore: Annual Convention of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps.
  • Jackson, L., Altieri, L., Ryndak, D., & Montgomery, J. (2006, Nov.) Online and distance education courses: Innovative and effective approaches. Baltimore: Annual Conference of the Association for Persons With Severe Handicaps.
  • Jackson, L. B., & Halley, K. (2006, Sept.) Family-school-university collaboration for positive behavior support: Examples & outcomes. Breckenridge: Annual Conference of the Colorado Consortium of Special Education Teacher Educators.
  • Rude, H., Jackson, L., Correa, S., Luckner, J., Muir, S., & Ferrell, K. (2005). Perceived needs of students with low-incidence disabilities in rural areas: What professionals and parents say. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 24(3), 3-14.
  • Jackson, L. B. (2004, Dec.). Emerging Issues in positive behavior support: Bringing school-wide support Into alignment with person-centered support. Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia: Keynote Address at the 2nd International Conference, “Educating: Weaving Research into Practice,” School of Cognition, Language, and Special Education, Griffith University.
  • Jackson, L. B., & Helwick-Jackson, G. (2003). Securing and maintaining an inclusive placement: Tips and strategies. The Voice, 6(3), 1-3.
  • Jackson, L. B., McCaleb, K., & Helwick, G. (2003). Facilitating skill acquisition during general education academic subjects, electives, and other activities. In D. Ryndak, & S. Alper (Ed.), Curriculum and instruction for students with significant disabilities in inclusive settings. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Jackson, L., Ryndak, D., & Billingsley, F. (2003). Useful practices in inclusive education: A preliminary view of what experts in moderate to severe disabilities are saying. In D. Fisher, & D. L. Ryndak (Ed.), The foundations of inclusive education (2nd ed.) (pp. 184-196). Baltimore: TASH.
  • Jackson, L. B., & Panyan, M. V. (2002). Positive behavioral support in the classroom: Principles and practices. Baltimore: Brookes Publishing.

Recent Projects:

  • “Assisting families who have a child with behavioral concerns through home-school solution-focused planning” (2005-2007)
  • National Center on Low Incidence Disabilities (2001-2006).