ABOUT IIDC
Personnel Directory
The purpose of this Personnel Directory featuring faculty and staff of the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community is to provide you, our customers, with information pertaining to the various areas of expertise assembled at the Institute. It is the hope of the faculty and staff of the Institute that you will find this Personnel Directory helpful.
David Mank, Ph.D.
Director
Institute Administration
The Institute's Administrative Unit supports the work of our seven research and training Centers. Administration houses the Office of the Director, the Business Management Office, Office of Communications, and Information Technology.
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Applied Research, Community Living, Disability Policy, Employment, Transition -
Customer Service, Editing and Proofreading, Logistics Management, Purchasing Assistance, Travel -
Best Business Practices, Fiscal Management, Human Resources Management -
Computer Graphic Design, Marketing, Public Relations, Technical Writing, World Wide Web Design -
Customer Service, Office Management and Support, Proofing and Editing -
Conference Planning, Distance Education, Human Resources Management & Support, Video Conferencing -
Database Design, Process Optimization, Project Management, Statistical Analysis -
Equipment Deployment Management, Information Technology Support, Problem Solving -
Languages: PHP, HTML/XHTML, JavaScript (AJAX/jquery/JSON), XML, ASP, PERL, CGI, C++, .NET Applications: MySQL database, SQL, Access, WordPress, Joomla!, Cascade Server WCM Operating Systems and Platforms: Linux, UNIX, NT, Apple/Mac, PC -
Conference Planning, Fiscal Management, Office Management and Support, Electronic Procurement
Early Childhood Center
The Early Childhood Center conducts research and training to promote successful school readiness for children (birth to age five) and their families.
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Collaborative Service Delivery Models (consultation, team-based planning), Early Childhood Special Education Practices, Early Intervention Practices, Program Evaluation in Early Intervention -
Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction, Prekindergarten Programs, Preschool-age Child Development -
Communication Disorders, Curriculum Development and Modification, Early Childhood Intervention
Center on Education and Lifelong Learning
The Center on Education and Lifelong Learning works with schools and communities to welcome, include, educate, and support all learners.
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Collaboration and Co-Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Equity and Diversity Issues, Inclusive School Communities, Participatory Research, School Reform -
Connected Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Curriculum Design, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Consultation Teams, School Wide Positive Behavior Support, Service Learning, Technology, Unified Systems -
Classroom Management, Critical Friends Groups, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Culturally Responsive Positive Behavior Intervention and Support, Multi-age Classrooms, Reading and Writing Workshop, Teacher Education -
Birth to Five: Early Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Inclusive Schools, Parent/Community/School Partnerships, Understanding by Design, Universal Design for Learning -
Educational Leadership, Inclusive Schools, Program Evaluation, School Administration, School Reform -
Collaboration and Co-teaching, Project Based Learning, Service Learning -
After School Programming, Childhood Obesity, Evaluation, Evaluation Capacity Building, Extended Learning Time, Mentoring, Performance Measurement, School Wellness, Service Learning -
Computer Graphic Design, Conference Planning, Office Management and Support -
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Action Research, Classroom Management and Instruction, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Education Leadership, Literacy Instruction, School Wide Positive Behavior Support -
Collaborative Problem Solving, Culturally Responsive Practices, Disproportionality in Special Education and Discipline, Positive Behavior Supports, Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders -
Addressing Disproportionality in Discipline and Special Education, Bilingual Assessment of English Language Learner Students, Culturally Responsive Practices in K-12 Settings, School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports -
Building Positive Classroom Climate, Culturally Responsive Practices, Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, Mental Illness and Disabilities, Restorative Justice Practices, Social-Emotional Learning, SW-PBIS, Trauma, Grief and Loss -
School Transformation/Universal Access, Teacher Development/Leadership, Teacher Role and Identity Theory -
After School Programming, Childhood Obesity, Community Health and Wellness, Evaluation, Performance Measurement, School Wellness
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Alternative Education and Curriculum Development, Curriculum/School Reform, Gender and Social Class Issues, Issues of Marginalization, Middle School, Multicultural/Global Education, Pre-Service Teacher Education -
Action Research, Bullying Prevention, Disability Studies, Positive Behavioral Supports, School Discipline Practices, School Wide Positive Behavior Support, Students Labeled Emotionally/Behaviorally Disordered, Teacher Education
Center on Community Living and Careers
The Center on Community Living and Careers partners with schools and support organizations to improve secondary transition and employment outcomes for individuals to live, work, and participate in their communities.
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Applied Research and Evaluation, Developing a unified system for transition services, Improving employment outcomes, Secondary Transition Services, Transition Planning -
Curriculum Development, Professional Development of School and Adult Service Staff, Self-Determination, Service Coordination, Supported Employment, Systems Change, Transition -
Conference Planning, Fiscal and Travel Management, Office Management, Project Support, Software Support -
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Employment, Mental Health, Social Security Work Incentives, Ticket to Work -
Distance Education, Interactive Systems, User Oriented Design, Web Accessibility, Web Content Development -
Career and Technical Education, Creative Transition Activities for Secondary Students with Disabilities, Secondary Transition Planning, Students with Significant Behavior Needs, Writing Measurable and Connected Annual Goals -
Curriculum Design, Employment, Inclusion, Project SEARCH, School/Interagency Collaboration, Self Determination, Technology, Transition for Youth with Disabilities -
Employment, Postsecondary Programs, Ticket to Work, Transition -
Secondary Transition Services, Developing Unified System for Transition Services, Improving Employment Outcomes, Family Involvement
Center on Aging and Community
The Center on Aging and Community promotes self-determination and social integration of aging adults with disabilities through participatory research, planning, and advocacy.
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Community participation in research and development, Cultural aspects of dementia, Culture and memory, Social and cultural impact of aging on communities -
Aging and Late Life Supports, Computer Graphic Design, Technical Writing/Editing, World Wide Web/Media Design -
Community Building, Oral History, Self-Advocacy, Video Editing -
Building capacity and leadership development for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities, Collecting oral histories, Community building/community membership, Curriculum development, Person centered planning techniques and strategies, Workshop and/or group facilitation -
Desktop Publishing, Editing, Proofreading, Research, Social Media
Center for Disability Information and Referral
The Center for Disability Information and Referral specializes in library services for those seeking disability-related information.
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Citation Analysis, Library Assessment, Library Services for People with Disabilities, Online Instructional Design
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Library Circulation, E-Store Publications
Indiana Resource Center for Autism
The Indiana Resource Center for Autism conducts training, consultations, engages in research, and disseminates information to build local community capacity to support children and adults on the autism spectrum.
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Autism Spectrum Disorders, Disability Policy, Family Support, Positive Behavior Supports -
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Computer Graphic Design, Office Management and Support -
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Relationship Issues for Individuals with ASD, Structured Teaching -
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Evidence Based Practices, Sexual Health -
Autism Spectrum Disorders , Communication -
Autism Spectrum Disorders, College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Community Resources in Indiana, Family Support, Information and Referral, Social Work
Center for Planning and Policy Studies
The Center for Planning and Policy Studies gathers information about disability-related policy issues and assists groups with planning. The Center works to inform policy and facilitates decision-making that supports inclusive communities.
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Assistive Technology, Education, Family Support -
Alternative Format Design, Computer Graphic Design, Conference Planning, Office Management and Support -
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Social Work