Current Interests:
Dr. McLaughlin is Professor in the Department of Special
Education and Associate Director of the Institute for the Study of Exceptional
Children and Youth. Dr. McLaughlin's research focuses on special education
policy. She directs the doctoral program in Special Education Policy Leadership
Development. This program trains personnel to assume key leadership roles
in the public and private sectors and become policy makers at the state
and national level. She also directs a doctoral program in using large-scale
data to conduct policy research. Dr. McLaughlin's research includes investigation
of the impact of education reform in students with disabilities and special
education programs. Dr. McLaughlin is also involved in conducting several
policy research efforts both in the U.S. as well as internationally.
Prior to joining the University of Maryland at College
Park, Dr. McLaughlin was at the University of Washington. She also taught
learning disabled and emotionally disturbed/autistic children and youth.
Education: Ph.D., University of Virginia
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