Daniel M. Maggin

Daniel M. Maggin is a Professor and Associate Dean of Research in the Department of Special Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). He also serves as Chair of Special Education and holds roles as Co-Editor of Behavioral Disorders and Associate Editor for Remedial and Special Education and Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions. His research focuses on evidence-based practices for students with disabilities, particularly those with emotional and behavioral disorders, emphasizing instructional strategies, assessment methods, and promoting research use in schools.

Education:

• PhD, Vanderbilt University
• MA, Bank Street College of Education
• BA, Lafayette College

Research Interests:

• Development of effective school-based interventions for students with disabilities
• Training educators to use empirically supported assessment and intervention methods
• Promoting evidence-based practices in schools to improve outcomes for students with disabilities

Grants & Projects:

• Preparing Leaders in Urban Special Education (PLUS) (co-PI, $1,241,456; 2015–2020)
• National Center for Leadership in Intensive Interventions (NCLII) (UIC co-PI, $849,000; 2015–2019)
• Preparing Urban Leaders in Secondary Special Education (PULSSE) (co-investigator, $1,232,892; 2013–2019)

His work emphasizes leadership training for special education professionals and fostering inclusive educational programs, particularly in urban settings.