Magen Rooney-Kron

Magen Rooney-Kron is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL). She previously served as a grant and research coordinator for the UMSL Succeed Program while completing her PhD at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on enhancing work-based learning experiences for students with significant support needs, particularly those with intellectual disabilities. Rooney-Kron’s work emphasizes inclusive postsecondary education, transition services, and policy implementation aligned with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Her research interests include special education, transition from school to work, and inclusive program design. She critically examines barriers to workplace integration, teacher perceptions of work-based learning (WBLEs), and the role of job coaches in supporting individuals with disabilities.

Her recent articles highlight trends in evaluating social networks in inclusive education, analyzing WIOA state plans, and advocating for 'dignity of risk' in academic settings. Rooney-Kron’s scholarship bridges policy analysis with practical interventions, aiming to improve employment outcomes and academic accessibility for marginalized student populations.

While no specific awards or grants are listed, her contributions to the field are evident through her prolific publication record and focus on underrepresented groups. No advising relationships or lab affiliations are documented in the provided texts.