Information for Potential Ph.D. Students

Dr. Gagnon has experience and is willing to guide students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Special Education. While he is interested in working with students with a variety of interests, he has particular expertise in educating youth with emotional disturbance and learning disabilities in inclusionary school settings and exclusionary settings (e.g., juvenile correctional facilities). Specific topical areas of his research include: (a) school-level policies (e.g., curriculum, assessment, and accountability); (b) mathematics and reading instruction; and (c) mental health and behavioral supports. Please contact Dr. Gagnon to discuss your interests further at josephgagnon@xuanyuzg.com