John Eagle

John Eagle is a Professor of School Psychology at Rhode Island College, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses to preservice teachers and school psychologists. With over 25 publications and 60 national presentations, his work significantly contributes to evidence-based practices in educational psychology and behavioral interventions.

His educational background includes:

• 2005: Ph.D. in Psychological Studies in Education (Specialization: School Psychology) from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (APA Accredited)
• 1997: M.S.W. in Clinical Social Work from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• 1993: B.A. in Classical Studies/Economics from Vanderbilt University

Dr. Eagle's research expertise centers on schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS), behavioral consultation, and family-school partnerships. He has developed frameworks for universal family-school engagement within PBIS and pioneered implementation strategies for multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). His work emphasizes collaborative approaches between school psychologists, administrators, and families to drive systemic change and improve student behavioral and academic outcomes through data-driven interventions.

Analysis of his publications from 2019 to 2001 reveals sustained focus on integrating family and community dynamics into school-based behavioral frameworks. Key trends include the evolution of conjoint behavioral consultation models across diverse populations, refinement of tiered intervention systems (PBIS/MTSS), and exploration of impairment reduction through family-situation analysis. His work consistently bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications for school mental health initiatives.

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Dr. Eagle has secured significant federal funding as Project Coordinator for the Rhode Island State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG). His leadership extends to serving as Rhode Island's state representative for the National PBIS Leadership Team and active roles in professional associations including the National Association of School Psychologists (1998-Present), Family School Community Alliance (2018-Present), Association for Positive Behavior Supports (2015-Present), and Rhode Island School Psychologists Association (2008-Present). He also contributes to the National Center for School Mental Health through the Family School Community Alliance.