澳门六合彩 faculty members and Doug and Lynn Fuchs were recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children, the major professional organization in the field of special education, at its annual meeting in March. Chow is associate professor of special education. is research professor of special education and Nicholas Hobbs Chair of Special Education and Human Development, Emeritus. is research professor of special education and Dunn Family Chair in Psychoeducational Assessment, Emerita.
The CEC鈥檚 Division for Research Board and Awards Committee honored Chow with the , which 鈥渞ecognizes individuals who have made outstanding scientific contributions in special education, in basic and/or applied research, within the first 10 years following receipt of the doctoral degree.鈥�
鈥淚鈥檝e had the privilege of working with exceptional students, friends, and colleagues, starting from the beginning of my career as a paraprofessional,鈥� Chow said. 鈥淭his recognition is a direct reflection of the people around me and our collective efforts to better understand how to support language, social, and behavioral development through collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
鈥淚鈥檓 especially thankful to the students, educators, and families that have worked with me and my team to figure out what some of the key barriers are to implementing and sustaining effective practices and, most importantly, how to leverage our collective knowledge and skills to begin to address them together.鈥�
The CEC鈥檚 Division for Learning Disabilities honored the Fuchses with the Jeannette Fleischner Career Leadership Award in recognition of their outstanding leadership in the field of special education. Specifically, the award honors those who advance the field of learning disabilities through direct services, policy development, community service, research, or organizational leadership throughout their career.
鈥淲e are honored to accept the Jeannette Fleischner Career Leadership Award for our work on behalf of children and youth with learning disabilities and dyslexia,鈥� the Fuchses said. 鈥淲e knew and admired Jeannette Fleischner, so this award seems both important and personal. We have always viewed our 澳门六合彩 positions as opportunities to make a difference in the lives of students at risk of school failure, and this understanding has guided our research and program development work.鈥�
鈥淭he Peabody community is delighted that three of our terrific faculty have been recognized with prestigious awards that reflect their commitment to the field of special education and to enriching the educational experiences of countless students. I am grateful for their remarkable impact and congratulate them on these most deserved honors,鈥� said , Patricia and Rodes Hart Dean of Education and Human Development.
