Christen Knowles

My research focuses on improving behavioral and social outcomes for children and youth experiencing disability, with an emphasis on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). My current research focuses on paraeducator professional development, student-teacher relationships, special education teacher burnout, and promoting equity and inclusion for those with disabilities in school and community settings. I am particularly interested in the development of interventions and strategies that are low-effort and can be embedded in classroom or community systems already in place.