Heidi von Ravensberg

Heidi von Ravensberg serves as Senior Research Associate and Outreach Liaison Coordinator for Special Projects at the University of Oregon's College of Education. She leads legal research for the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Technical Assistance Center and coordinates interdisciplinary disability research initiatives. Her work focuses on disability law, digital accessibility, and advancing equitable school discipline practices. She teaches disability law at the UO School of Law and advocates for inclusive environments through policy development and compliance guidance.

Education:

• MBA (Marketing), University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business, 1995
• Juris Doctor, University of Oregon School of Law, 1994
• Bachelor of Science (Marketing), University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business, 1990

Research interests span legal frameworks for PBIS implementation, IDEA compliance, ESEA alignment, bullying prevention, and accessibility advocacy. Recent publications analyze school climate policies, cyberbullying interventions, and state-level FBA requirements. She actively participates in statewide advisory roles, including the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities and the State Advisory Council on Special Education.

Her work bridges legal expertise with educational practice, emphasizing systemic equity and collaboration between schools, families, and policymakers.