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- Department, Office, or School
- Department of Special Education
- Council of 麻豆原创
- Assistant Professor
- emailkacosta@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8024
- location_onHorace Mann, 132
Education
University of Florida, Ph.D., 2022 (Special Education)
University of North Carolina 鈥 Greensboro, 2002, M.Ed. (Special Education)
Northeastern University, 2001, B.A. (English, Secondary Education)
Selected Publications
Peer Reviewed Articles
Sohn, H., Acosta, K., Brownell, M. T., Gage, N., Thompson, E., & Pudvah, C. (accepted). Reading comprehension interventions for students with learning disabilities in grades 6-12: A systematic review of the literature. Journal of Learning Disabilities Research and Practice.
Kamman, H., Acosta, K., & Holdheide, L. (2023). . National Association of Elementary School Principals, 102(3).
Macedonia, A., Snow, C., Hunt, C., Acosta, K., & White, L. (revise and resubmit). Forging partnerships to address teacher shortages in rural settings: Engaging key players. Journal of Special Education Preparation.
Peyton, D., & Acosta, K. (2022). . The State Education Standard, 22(1), 20-25.
Peyton, D., Acosta, K., Harvey, A., Pua, D., Sindelar, P.T., Mason-Williams, L., Dewey, J., Fisher, T., & Crews, E. (2020). . Teacher Education and Special Education, 44(1), 5-23.
Book Chapters
Acosta, K., Ray, J., Cornelius, K., & Benedict, A. E. (In publication). How can I use multiple sources of information to paint a comprehensive portrait of my students鈥 strengths and needs? The Practical Guide to High-Leverage Practices in Special Education: The Purposeful 鈥淗ow鈥 to Enhance Classroom Rigor. Slack Incorporated.
Benedict, A. E., Cornelius, K., & Acosta, K. (2022). Use of multiple sources of information to develop a comprehensive understanding of student strengths and needs. In M. Brownell & J. McLeskey (Eds)., High Leverage Practices for Inclusive Classrooms, 2nd Ed. Routledge.
Benedict, A. E., Cornelius, K., & Acosta, K. (2018). Use of multiple sources of information to develop a comprehensive understanding of student strengths and needs. In M. Brownell & J. McLeskey (Eds)., High Leverage Practices for Inclusive Classrooms. Routledge.
Policy Brief
Acosta, K., & Holdheide, L. R. (2021, December). . CEEDAR Center.
Research Interests
鈥 Teacher education and special education
鈥 Learning disabilities
鈥 Special education law and policy
鈥 Teacher shortages
鈥 Post-secondary transition