Kyle Reardon

Kyle Reardon is an Assistant Research Professor in the College of Education at the University of Oregon, specializing in Special Education. He serves as a Technical Assistance Provider and Evaluator for the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT:C) and coordinates the SPED K-12 licensure program. His research focuses on secondary transitions for individuals with disabilities, employment retention strategies, universal design for learning (UDL), and justice-involved youth rehabilitation.

• PhD in Special Education (University of Oregon, 2020)
• MA in Special Education (Vermont State University, 2014)
• BA in Music Education (Vermont State University, 2008)

Dr. Reardon’s research spans three domains: transition assessment development for postsecondary education access, employer-side barriers in disability employment, and UDL implementation in higher education. He has developed tools like the Juvenile Justice Work Qualifications Scale and Entry-Level Employability Skills and Behaviors Scale to address employment disparities.

His recent publications analyze employment readiness frameworks, employer perspectives on disability inclusion, and fidelity assessments for transition programs. These works emphasize mixed methods research and equity-driven policies.

• 2024 Career Research Faculty Professional Development Award (UO OVPRI)
• 2020 Sitlington Emerging Researcher Finalist (CEC Division)
• 2019 CEC Division of Research Doctoral Scholar
• 2014 Maple Run Unified School District Teacher of the Year Nominee

Kyle collaborates with organizations like NTACT:C and FACT Oregon, where he previously served as Board President. His work bridges academia and practice through grants supporting transition services and disability employment initiatives.