Hillary Whiteside

Hillary Whiteside serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Special Education at San Diego State University and Director of Children's Workshop at The Institute for Effective Education (TIEE), positions she has held since 2004 and 2005 respectively. Her career spans over 25 years in special education with a focus on evidence-based practices for children with significant disabilities.

Her educational background includes:

• B.S. in Psychology from San Diego State University
• Professional Clear Moderate/Severe Education Specialist credential
• Behavior Analysis coursework at University of North Texas
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• M.S. degree (field unspecified in source)

Whiteside's expertise centers on autism spectrum disorders, where she develops specialized curricula and behavior intervention plans for children with severe language, social, and behavioral impairments. Her work bridges academic theory and clinical practice through TIEE's Children's Workshop program, emphasizing data-driven instructional strategies and professional development for educators.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Teacher of the Year award (2000) at TIEE

As an SDSU lecturer, she translates her clinical leadership into classroom instruction, mentoring future special educators through practical applications of behavior analysis. Her supervision extends to TIEE staff training and program development, creating pipelines for evidence-based practice implementation.

The Children's Workshop program under her direction serves as both a clinical training site and educational model, featuring structured environments for children with autism that incorporate feeding interventions, communication development, and social skills training based on applied behavior analysis principles.