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Dr. David Allsopp is a Professor in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning at the University of South Florida's College of Education, where he has served since 2001 after six years at James Madison University. His career began as a middle school teacher for students with learning disabilities and emotional/behavioral difficulties in Ocala, FL.
Education
- Doctoral degree from the University of Florida
His research centers on effective instructional practices for students with high incidence disabilities (Specific Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Social-emotional/Behavior Disorders) and struggling learners, with particular emphasis on mathematics education. He investigates teacher preparation methods to equip educators for inclusive classrooms, focusing on collaborative planning, family engagement, and critical consciousness development in special educators. His work bridges theory and practice through classroom-based interventions and teacher training innovations.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2025-2018) reveals consistent themes: special education teacher preparation across four continents, mathematics interventions for students with disabilities, advocacy by parent-educators, and critical frameworks for Latinx teacher candidates. His scholarship demonstrates methodological diversity through case studies, policy analyses, and cross-cultural comparisons, with growing emphasis on social justice and inclusive practices in mathematics education.
Dr. Allsopp supervises doctoral students in special education and has developed innovative teacher preparation models like the USF-Pepin Academies Summer Institute. His research on Response to Intervention (RTI) frameworks and dynamic assessment has informed statewide professional development initiatives, though specific grant details are not provided in the source material.
