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Deanne Unruh, Ph.D., is a Research Professor in Special Education at the University of Oregon's College of Education. She serves as Co-Director of the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: the Collaborative and directs the Secondary Special Education and Transition (SSET) research unit. Her research focuses on transition programs for justice-involved youth with disabilities, juvenile justice system re-entry, and post-school outcomes for marginalized adolescents.
Education:
- Ph.D., Educational Policy and Management, University of Oregon (2001)
- M.S., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Kansas (1991)
- B.S., Middle/Secondary Social Studies Education, University of Kansas (1985)
Dr. Unruh's research expertise includes facility-to-community transition processes, transition fidelity assessments, and employability skills development for youth with disabilities. She has directed over $17 million in research grants from agencies like the Office of Special Education Programs and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs. Her work emphasizes ecological approaches to addressing systemic barriers faced by adjudicated youth and foster care alumni.
Awards:
- 2015 University of Oregon Independent Researcher Award
- 2014 College of Education Distinguished Researcher Award
Advising/Grants:
- Directed/co-directed over $17M in externally funded research
- Focus on high-risk adolescents, including those with emotional/behavioral disorders
- Developed transition interventions like Project STAY OUT and Ready for WAGES
Dr. Unruh leads the SSET research unit and collaborates with national organizations to improve transition programming. Her work bridges policy, practice, and research to enhance outcomes for vulnerable youth populations.
