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Kent McIntosh is a Professor and Philip H. Knight Chair in Special Education at the University of Oregon’s College of Education. He directs Educational and Community Supports and co-directs the Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), focusing on equity in school discipline and sustainability of evidence-based practices.
- Education:
- PhD in School Psychology, University of Oregon (2005)
- MS in Special Education, University of Oregon (2003)
- Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction, Lesley University (2002)
- BA in English, Duke University (1997)
His research interests include:
- Racial and ethnic equity in school discipline
- Implicit bias mitigation strategies
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
- Culturally responsive practices
- Implementation science for educational interventions
The articles reflect trends in school discipline reform, PBIS scalability, and equity-focused interventions, with subfields spanning implicit bias analysis, tiered support systems, and school climate assessment.
Scientific Awards:
- 2023 Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Outstanding Research Award
- 2022 APA School Psychology Article of the Year
- 2015 Council for Exceptional Children Distinguished Early Career Award
He leads federal grants testing interventions to reduce disciplinary disparities and improve high school completion rates. His work emphasizes collaborative teaming and systemic PBIS implementation.
