Chris Borgmeier

Chris Borgmeier is a Professor of Special Education in the College of Education at Portland State University, where he contributes to the Special Education Department through research, consultation, and training initiatives focused on improving behavioral outcomes for students.

Education

• PhD, University of Oregon

Research Interests

Dr. Borgmeier's work centers on School-wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (SW-PBIS), Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), and evidence-based implementation for students with challenging behaviors. He emphasizes establishing robust universal (Tier 1) interventions to create safe, positive school environments that maximize instructional time. His current research develops practical tools for training school personnel to understand the functional purpose of problem behaviors and implement targeted interventions.

Professional Activities

As Board Vice President for the Northwest PBIS Network, Inc., Dr. Borgmeier leads regional initiatives while providing nationwide consultation for SW-PBIS implementation across the United States and Canada. He co-developed the Basic FBA to BIP training framework, accessible through his work at www.sw-pbis.com, which translates research into actionable strategies for educators.

Awards and Grants

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