Laureen McIntyre

Dr. Laureen McIntyre is an Associate Professor and Graduate Chair in the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Education. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta and has dual roles as an educator and researcher focused on special education, learning disabilities, and teacher training. Her work emphasizes early intervention, culturally responsive practices, and creating inclusive environments for diverse learners.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (Special Education), University of Alberta (2004)
• M.Sc. in Communication Disorders, Minot State University (1994)
• B.Ed. with Distinction in Special Education and English, University of Saskatchewan (1992)

Research Focus: Dr. McIntyre investigates teacher education for special needs, early literacy and language interventions, and systemic barriers in rural/Indigenous communities. She co-developed the Community-Based Observation Laboratory (COL) to study classroom dynamics unobtrusively, addressing language and learning challenges in underserved populations.

Service Contributions: She chairs the USFA Joint Benefits Committee and participates in university committees like the College of Graduate Studies Executive. Professionally, she contributed to Speech-Language & Audiology Canada’s policy initiatives.

Advising & Grants: Supervised 8+ graduate students on topics like mindfulness in education and FASD resilience. Secured CFI funding for the COL portable lab initiative.

Labs/Teams: Leads the COL lab, part of the Social Sciences Research Laboratories, which focuses on real-world education research in schools across Saskatchewan and beyond.