AN AFFILIATE OF THE LIFE SPAN INSTITUTE & THE DEPT. OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Beach Center on Disability

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Amy B. McCart, Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professor

University of Kansas
1200 Sunnyside Ave., 3130 Haworth
Lawrence, KS 66045-7601

Office Phone: (785) 864-4950; (816) 719-3393 (cell)

Fax: (913) 491-6398

Email: amccart@kc.rr.com

Bio: Amy McCart, Ph.D. is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas. She is the principal investigator for several federal projects through the U.S. Department of Education to support urban schools to implement school-wide Positive Behavior Support, and is a collaborating partner in the national technical assistance center on positive behavior intervention and support. Dr. McCart has more than 15 years' experience working with individuals with disabilities and problem behavior. Additionally, Dr. McCart is the parent of three daughters.

Education: Ph.D., Special Education, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, 2003 M.S., Special Education, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, 1996 (Awarded Master's degree honor for master's project) B.S. Human Development and Family Life, Early Childhood Education, University of Kansas, Lawrence, 1988

Interests: Dr. McCart research and teaching interests include the following general topics listed on our website: Positive Behavior Support and Self-Determination.