Cean R. Colcord

Cean R. Colcord is an Assistant Professor and program coordinator for the Education Specialist Credential Program at Whittier College's Department of Education and Child Development. He holds a B.A. in Special and Elementary Education and an M.Ed. in Educational Technology from Arizona State University, and is recognized as 'Dr.', implying a doctoral degree. His research focuses on instructional/behavioral interventions for students with autism, educational technology applications, and special education teacher preparation. Colcord is affiliated with the American Educational Research Association, Council for Exceptional Children's DADD/Division for Research, and California Association of Professors of Special Education.

Professionally, he has presented at national conferences like AERA and CEC, authored peer-reviewed articles, and contributed to initiatives addressing urban school disciplinary practices and technology integration. His work emphasizes evidence-based strategies for supporting exceptional learners through innovative pedagogy and systemic behavioral supports.