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Meaghan's research and teaching interests lie at the intersection of special education research, practice, and policy, especially including implications for pre-service teacher preparation and early career supports. She focuses on effective coaching and professional development for teachers and other school-based practitioners to improve capacity, retention, and application of evidence-based practices. Dr. Devlin is particularly interested in the school-based application of behavior analytic strategies with a focus on proactive, positive behavior systems and strategies and the critical examination and social validity of evidence-based practices.
Meaghan recently began her role as a postdoctoral research associate leading the Inclusion and Behavior Support Team at TAMU Early Childhood Centers and conducting research in sustainable models of inclusive early childhood education. In this role, she collaborates with administration and teachers to strengthen instructional practices and implement positive behavior strategies that support the success of all children, with a particular focus on supporting neurodivergent students or those with or suspected of having disabilities.
Meaghan recently began her role as a postdoctoral research associate leading the Inclusion and Behavior Support Team at TAMU Early Childhood Centers and conducting research in sustainable models of inclusive early childhood education. In this role, she collaborates with administration and teachers to strengthen instructional practices and implement positive behavior strategies that support the success of all children, with a particular focus on supporting neurodivergent students or those with or suspected of having disabilities.
Education
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University
M.Ed., Special Education, Texas A&M University
B.A., Early Childhood & Elementary Education, University of Portland
COURSES TAUGHT
SPED 316. Classroom Management and Behavioral Interventions - Tier 1 and 2 Supports
Application of effective classroom management strategies, including evidence-based models of classroom discipline, proactive strategies to prevent misbehavior, effective responses to problem behaviors, and ethically appropriate discipline procedures for students with disabilities.
2024 Spring, 2023 Fall
SPED 417. Classroom Management and Behavioral Interventions
Effective management of classrooms; includes research-based models of classroom discipline, proactive strategies that prevent misbehavior, interventions that decrease problem behaviors, and management systems appropriate for students with disabilities.
2023 Spring, 2022 Fall, 2022 Spring
EPFB 301. Teaching Skills I
Study and development of skills focusing on collaboration, instruction, classroom management, and
professionalism in P-12 schools.
professionalism in P-12 schools.
2023 Spring
AWARDS
2024 Graduate Student Service Award from Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development Department of Educational Psychology
2023 Distinguished Graduate Student Award for Teaching from Texas A&M University Association of Former Students