Mark Samudre

Mark Samudre is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Kentucky, affiliated with the Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education within the College of Education. He previously served as faculty at the University of South Carolina (2019-2023) and completed his doctoral studies at the University of Kentucky (2015-2019). His primary research focuses on training and coaching frameworks to enhance teacher implementation of behavioral supports, particularly targeting general education teachers. Dr. Samudre teaches courses in classroom management, applied behavior analysis, co-teaching, and instructional strategies for students with high-incidence disabilities.

His research emphasizes resource-efficient coaching interventions and professional development frameworks to improve fidelity of behavioral interventions. Notable areas include targeted behavioral supports, multitiered systems of support, and evidence-based practices for inclusive education.

Recent Trends in Publications: His work spans meta-analyses of teacher training effectiveness, explorations of implementation drivers for behavioral supports, and innovations in video-based interventions for students with disabilities. Recent studies investigate group contingency designs, peer coaching efficacy, and virtual instruction strategies.

Dr. Samudre has no listed scientific awards but maintains an active research agenda focused on bridging gaps between training frameworks and classroom implementation. His work addresses practical challenges in special education through rigorous empirical studies and evidence-based methodologies.