Josh Harrower

Josh Harrower is the Lawton Love Distinguished Professor of Special Education and Interim Chair of the Department of Education and Leadership at California State University, Monterey Bay. He coordinates the Special Education Credential Programs and the university’s Certificate Program in Behavior Analysis, holding BCBA-D certification. With a PhD from University of California, Santa Barbara, he completed a post-doctoral fellowship at West Virginia University and worked at the University of South Florida, managing grants focused on school climate and personnel development. His research emphasizes PBIS, autism spectrum disorder, and applied behavior analysis, with over $5 million in external funding.

Dr. Harrower’s editorial roles include Associate Editor for the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions since 2004 and membership on the Editorial Board of Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disorders. His publications span journals like the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions and Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, focusing on behavioral interventions, autism education, and teacher training innovations.

• Research Trends: His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing scalable interventions for schools, mobile technology in education, and historical influences in behavioral analysis.
• Awards: Lawton Love Distinguished Professorship (20XX).

His grants include $5M+ for personnel development and school climate projects. Advising includes coordinating credential programs and behavior analysis certifications. No lab affiliations explicitly noted, though previous work at the Koegel Autism Center is cited.