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Dr. Erin Chaparro is a Research Professor at the University of Oregon's College of Education, affiliated with the Educational and Community Supports Research Center. She focuses on multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), literacy interventions for English Language Learners (ELLs), and implementation science. Her work bridges theory and practice through professional development initiatives and policy consultation across states like Oregon, Texas, and Arizona.
Education:
- Ph.D., School Psychology, University of Oregon (2006)
- M.S., Special Education, University of Oregon (2004)
- B.S., English, Willamette University (1998)
Research interests center on scaling evidence-based practices in schools, particularly for marginalized populations. Key areas include MTSS implementation, data-driven decision-making via Team-Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS), and culturally responsive strategies for ELLs. Current projects involve developing online training modules for rural educators and evaluating language programs for middle school newcomers.
Grants/Projects:
- $6M+ in federal grants as PI/co-PI (e.g., Oregon MTSS Project, TIPS EdTECH)
- STECLR Project Phase 2 ($1.4M) studying ELL interventions
- Collaborations with ODE, museums, and state departments to improve instructional equity
Awards:
- 2012 & 2011 Research Fellowships from Institute of Education Sciences
- Lead grant writer for $5M Oregon MTSS initiative
Labs/Teams: Leads development of TIPS framework and the ECS Research Center’s MTSS initiatives. Active in Western and Global Implementation Societies.
