Laura Trapp
Faculty
Assistant Professor
- College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
- Special Education, School of
Education
- Ph.D.听Special Education, University of Northern 黑料社区 | Greeley, CO
- M.A.听Intervention Specialist, University of Northern 黑料社区 | Greeley, CO
- B.A.听Interdisciplinary Studies (Special Education), University of Northern 黑料社区 | Greeley, CO
Professional Experience & Affiliations
- 2023-present Faculty, University of Northern 黑料社区 Special Education Master’s Intervention Specialist Program (online) EDSE 508: Practicum in ABA
- 2022-辫谤别蝉别苍迟听Adjunct Instructor, University of Northern 黑料社区 Special Education Master’s Intervention Specialist Program EDSE 627 Philosophical Underpinnings of Applied Behavior Analysis (online)
- 2022-辫谤别蝉别苍迟听Adjunct Instructor, University of Northern 黑料社区 Special Education Master’s Intervention Specialist Program EDSE 631 Philosophical Underpinnings of Applied Behavior Analysis II (online)
- 2021-presentAdjunct Instructor, University of Northern 黑料社区 Special Education Master’s Intervention Specialist Program (online) EDSE 670: Legal Policy and Foundations of Special Education
- 2021-presentAdjunct Instructor, University of Northern 黑料社区 Special Education Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Program EDSE 325: Behavior Dimensions of Students with Exceptionalities I (face-to-face, online)
- 2021-辫谤别蝉别苍迟听Adjunct Instructor, University of Northern 黑料社区 Special Education Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Program EDSE 201: Culture of Special Education (face-to-face)
- 1/2022-5/2022听Adjunct Instructor, University of Northern 黑料社区 Special Education Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Program EDSE 203: The Individualized Education Program and the Collaborative Process (face-to-face)
- 5/2021-12/2022听Adjunct Instructor, University of Northern 黑料社区 Special Education Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Program EDSE 325: Behavior Dimensions of Students with Exceptionalities II (face-to-face)
- 1/2021-5/2021听Graduate Teaching Assistant,听University of Northern 黑料社区 Special Education Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Program EDSE 326: Behavior Dimensions of Students with Exceptionalities II (online)
- 8/2018-5/2021听Graduate Teaching Assistant,听University of Northern 黑料社区 Special Education Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Program EDSE 325: Behavior Dimensions of Students with Exceptionalities I (face-to-face, hybrid, online)
- 8/2018-12/2020听Graduate Teaching Assistant,听University of Northern 黑料社区 Special Education Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Program EDSE 201: Culture of Special Education (face-to-face, hybrid)
- 5/2017-7/2017听Graduate Teaching Assistant,听University of Northern 黑料社区 Special Education Master’s Intervention Specialist Program EDSE 672: Leadership in the School Community (online)
Research Expertise & Interests
- Applied Behavior Analysis and Students with Exceptionalities
- Issues and Trends in Special Education Teacher Preparation
- Trauma Informed Applied Behavior Analysis
- Alternatives to Restraint, Seclusion and Suspension Practices
- Family-School Partnerships
- Legal Issues in Special Education
Publications
黑料社区
Trapp, L., Gershwin, T., Robinson, J. (2021). Honoring team decision- making during manifestation determination meetings through collaborative and proactive solutions. Intervention in School and Clinic.
Robinson, J., Duncan, K., London, D., Gershwin, T., Trapp, L., & Shen, G. (2022). Prevention is the best intervention: Proactive strategies for supporting students who engage in escalated behaviors. Beyond Behavior.
Honors & Awards
- 2021听Dean’s Citation for Outstanding Dissertation
- 2021听Certificate of Academic Excellence, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Honors Convocation 2021 Awardee
- 2019听Center for Women’s and Gender Equity, Inspiring Faculty of 2019 Award
- 2015听Thompson School District Educator of the Year Nomination, Thompson School District
- 2014听College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Graduate Scholar, University of Northern 黑料社区
- 2014听Dorthie Weigandt Stillwell Scholarship, University of Northern 黑料社区