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David Armstrong is Associate Professor in Inclusive and Specialist Education at La Trobe University's School of Education, internationally recognized for advancing educational inclusion and ethically sound disability education. As a trusted advisor to Australian federal/state governments, disability advocacy organizations, and international human-rights bodies, he leads translational research addressing complex educational challenges.
His educational background includes a PhD in Inclusive Educational Curriculum from De Montfort University (1994-1998), MEd Psychology with British Psychological Society accreditation from University of Manchester (2005-2006), and PG Diploma in Specialist Teaching from London South Bank University (1999-2000).
- Research focuses on transnational educational equity with core areas: Disability Inclusion, Evidence-Based Teaching, Mental Health Literacy, Behaviour in Schools, Dyslexia/ADHD, and Multidisciplinary Teams
- Key funded projects: Occupational Violence reduction in schools, Suspension reduction for disabled students, Culturally responsive First Nations education, NDIS reform leveraging school impacts, and International school attendance analysis
- Served as expert witness and scoping consultant for Australia's Disability Royal Commission (2020-2023)
- Regular media commentator for SBS and ABC on disability inclusion and educational policy
- Lead author of Educational Trends Exposed (2022) analyzing global educational trends
His 15 most recent publications reveal strong emphasis on policy-practice translation, with recurring themes in disability rights, suspension reduction, and wicked problems theory applied to educational behavior challenges. Research spans Australian, UK, and Asia-Pacific contexts with significant policy impact including Disability Royal Commission contributions.
Current leadership includes the Momentum Schools Extension Project (2025-2027) funded by Helen Macpherson Smith Trust, focusing on inclusive educational models. His work consistently bridges academic research with frontline educational practice through partnerships with schools, regulators, and disability organizations.
