Alison L. Zagona


Alison L. Zagona
  • Assistant Professor

Contact Info

Joseph R. Pearson Hall, room #538

Biography

Dr. Alison Zagona is Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Kansas. Her research is focused on inclusive education and strategies for supporting students with extensive support needs to experience success and full inclusion in general education classrooms and natural environments. Dr. Zagona is specifically focused on investigating literacy instruction and adaptations for students with extensive support needs in both elementary and postsecondary school settings. She also investigates the perspectives and experiences of general and special education teachers in inclusive classrooms. Finally, Dr. Zagona’s research is also focused on postsecondary education and learning opportunities for students with extensive support needs.

Education

Special Education, University of Arizona, 2017, Tucson, AZ
Special Education, Severe and Multiple Disabilities, University of Arizona, 2007, Tucson, Arizona
Special Education, University of Arizona, 2006, Tucson, Arizona

Awards & Honors

AAIDD Student and Early Career Professional Scholarship
2019
Personnel Preparation Fellowship
University of Arizona, College of Education
2013 - 2017
Graduate Erasmus Circle Scholar Award
University of Arizona, College of Education
2016
Outstanding Senior Award
University of Arizona, College of Education, Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and School Psychology
2006

Grants & Other Funded Activity

Factors Contributing to Positive Behavioral Outcomes of Students with Significant Cognitive Disability in School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. CFDA 84.324A. Institute of Education Sciences, Social and Behavioral Outcomes, Goal Type: Exploration. (7/1/2020 - 6/30/2024). Other. Status: Not Funded. $1,400,000 grant submitted.
Factors Contributing to Academic, Social/Communication, and Behavioral Outcomes for Elementary Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities. CFDA 84.305A. Institute of Education Sciences, Special Education Policy, Finance and Systems, Goal One: Exploration. $1399809.00. (7/1/2018 - 6/30/2021). Federal. Status: Funded