Faculty Research Interests
Dr. Lanunziata's research interests include Positive Behavior
Support Models for Elementary and Middle Schools, effective instructional
approaches for students with mild to moderate disabilities within general
education classrooms, implementing applied behavior analysis procedures in
educational settings, designing effective behavioral plans for students within
general education programs, and establishing effective public school programs
for students with behavioral and emotional handicaps. His service areas include
coordinating the Special Education Program within the Watson College of Education,
consulting with public school districts in the designing and operation of
Positive Behavior Support Programs, designing and delivering teacher training
workshops on inclusion strategies for special needs students, and consulting
with parents, teachers and school administrators on designing and implementing
behavior change and management programs for students with special needs.
Dr. Mechling's research interest include use of assistive
technology to teach persons with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities;
use of computer-based video technology to teach persons with moderate to severe
disabilities; community-based instruction and functional skills instruction.