Special Education

Jun 5, 2025

Associate Professor Jamie Pearson Addresses Special Education Needs in the U.S. and Abroad through Grant-funded Projects

Jamie Pearson, an associate professor of special education in NC State’s College of Education, is working to improve special education in the United States and internationally through two recently funded projects.

Mar 25, 2025

NC State Celebrates Launch of Elevate, Welcomes Inaugural Cohort at Special Event

On March 20, 2025, NC State held a special event to celebrate the launch of Elevate and welcome the first cohort of seven students into the university’s new inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. “We are creating a program where every student in Elevate, like any NC State student, can find their talents and their gifts,” College of Education Dean Paola Sztajn said.

Mar 18, 2025

Associate Professor of Special Education Jamie Pearson Provides Professional Development for Jamaica’s First Public Inclusive School through Partnership, Donor Support

Because of the country’s history of teaching students with disabilities separately from those without, many educators in Jamaica benefit from additional support to successfully lead inclusive classrooms. That’s why the Rockhouse Foundation, with support from donors Pat McKee and Julie Russo, turned to the NC State College of Education and Associate Professor of Special Education Jamie Pearson for help at the Savanna-LaMar Inclusive Academy (Sav Inclusive), the first school of its kind on the island.

Jan 30, 2025

Associate Professor of Special Education Jamie Pearson Receives Council for Exceptional Children Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities Social Justice Award

Jamie Pearson, an associate professor of special education in NC State’s College of Education, has received the Council for Exceptional Children Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD) Social Justice Award.

Jan 27, 2025

College of Education Faculty, Staff, Alumna Recognized with Service Awards from the North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children (NC-CEC)

Several NC State College of Education faculty and alumni are being recognized with service awards from the North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children (NC-CEC) and its divisions dedicated to advancing inclusive, high-quality K-12 education.

Oct 25, 2024

National Science Foundation: NSF Supports Efforts to Emphasize the Ability in ‘Disability’

A nearly $1.4 million NSF grant is helping researchers at North Carolina State University and the University of Central Florida develop a new game, Dream 2B, designed to help students with learning disabilities grasp the mathematical concepts that are the foundation for many STEM careers.

Oct 15, 2024

Professor of Special Education and Mathematics Education Jessica Hunt to Partner with Black Disabled High School Students to Improve Mathematics Education Learning and Teaching Through Grant-funded Project

Research shows that Black disabled students bring many gifts, such as their lived experiences, to school, yet often have fewer opportunities to engage in meaningful STEM learning. Professor Jessica Hunt is aiming to center their knowledge and experiences in STEM learning through her work on a new, grant-funded project.

Sep 5, 2024

Elevate, NC State’s Inclusive Postsecondary Education Program, Now Accepting Applications

Elevate, NC State’s new inclusive post-secondary education program, has begun accepting applications for its first class or students, who will enroll in spring 2025.

Aug 19, 2024

Beth Feuer: ‘I Feel it is My Role to Cultivate a Classroom Environment Where Learners Are Safe to Share Their Diverse Opinions’

Beth Feuer will join the NC State College of Education during the 2024-2025 academic year as an assistant teaching professor of special education, a role through which she will support NC State’s new Inclusive Post-secondary Education Program (IPSE) called Empowering Learning Experiences which Value Advocacy, Transition, and Employment, or ELEVATE.

Aug 14, 2024

Beth Feuer Joining College of Education as Assistant Teaching Professor in Special Education

Beth Feuer will join NC State’s College of Education as an assistant teaching professor in special education beginning Aug. 16, 2024.