About
Dustin Halterman serves as an Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Chair within the School of Education at Fitchburg State University. He oversees the Reading & Dyslexia Specialist Programs, Elementary Education (grades 1-6), and Early Childhood Education (PreK-2) graduate programs while advising the Paraprofessional-to-Licensure Program for teaching certification.
His expertise focuses on literacy development and reading instruction for diverse learners, particularly in dyslexia intervention and special education contexts. Dr. Halterman specializes in evidence-based assessment strategies and curriculum design for PreK-8 settings, addressing the needs of students with learning differences through structured literacy approaches.
As Graduate Program Chair, he provides academic guidance to students across multiple licensure pathways and coordinates program requirements for graduate candidates. His office hours in McKay C112 during Fall 2025 reflect active engagement with current students.
No scientific awards or research grants are documented in the available institutional profile.
