University of Louisville
Serena Wheeler worked as an early interventionist for 17 years before transitioning in 2017 to training and mentoring Kentucky’s Part C providers around strength-based coaching. She is currently a doctoral student pursuing a degree in Curriculum & Instruction with a focus on early childhood special education. Her primary areas of interest are evidence-based practices related to effective professional development for early intervention providers and coaching to build family capacity in Part C early intervention.
Financial Disclosure:
•Yes, Salaried, full or part time employee, Grant Funds
•1. Salaried lead early intervention specialist coach at the University of Louisville School of Medicine since 2017 (4.5 years). 2. Federal IDEA Funds Support the Coaching in Early Intervention Training and Mentorship Program - Grant Number : H181A210048, since 2017 (4.5 years)
Non-financial Disclosures:
•Yes, Professional or institutional affiliation
•Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children association member
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