Alisa Lowrey

Dr. Alisa Lowrey is a Professor in Special Education at the University of Southern Mississippi. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Illinois (2003) and a Master of Education (MED) from Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1999).

• Ph.D. in Special Education, University of Illinois (2003)
• MED in Special Education, Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1999)

Her research focuses on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Autism Spectrum Disorders, and improving educational outcomes for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A key theme in her work is the application of UDL frameworks to create inclusive classrooms and address gaps in life skills training for severely disabled students.

From 2011 to 2019, her publications examine curricular shifts, UDL implementation tools, and national policy goals. These works highlight the urgency of adapting educational practices to meet diverse needs through evidence-based methods and student-centered approaches.

• Professional Affiliations: Council for Exceptional Children, American Association for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, UDL Implementation and Research Network

Dr. Lowrey teaches courses like SPE 600: Single Subject Research in Educational Settings, SPE 655: Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and SPE 442: Transition/Life Skills: Students with Disabilities. Her expertise spans curriculum development, inclusive education, and UDL frameworks.