Bonnie R. Kraemer

Dr. Bonnie R. Kraemer serves as Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Special Education at San Diego State University, where she has been faculty since 2005. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D), she directs critical research and training initiatives focused on severe disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Special Education, University of California, Riverside
• M.A. in Special Education, Chapman University
• B.A. in Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles

Her research program centers on evidence-based interventions for individuals with severe intellectual disabilities and autism, emphasizing family collaboration, instructional efficacy, transition planning, and quality-of-life measurement through applied behavior analysis frameworks. This work directly informs her leadership of SDSU's credential program in extensive support needs.

Grant Leadership: Dr. Kraemer directs multiple federally funded initiatives including current OSEP personnel preparation grants and the landmark IES-funded CSESA study - the largest national research project (n>500) examining comprehensive educational programs for high school students with ASD. These projects establish SDSU as a national hub for autism and transition research.

Through her dual roles as researcher and program coordinator, she mentors master's students and credential candidates in implementing evidence-based practices, with particular focus on cross-training special educators and school psychologists to address behavioral and mental health needs in school settings.