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Maria C. Hartman is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, within the Department of Health Studies & Applied Educational Psychology in the Graduate School of Education, Health & Psychology. She has been a key figure in the program since 1992, progressing from Adjunct Instructor to Program Director, and remains actively engaged in research, teaching, and service.
Research Interests: Her work centers on improving educational and developmental outcomes for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, particularly through listening and spoken language approaches. Key areas include early intervention, language and literacy development, inclusion practices, caregiver-child interactions, and teacher preparation. She emphasizes family-centered, evidence-based strategies to support children’s communication growth.
Publication Trends: Her recent scholarly output shows a strong focus on qualitative and longitudinal studies exploring parental experiences, reading achievement, language environments (including LENA technology), and inclusion. Collaborative research is central to her work, often involving colleagues like Erika Smolen and Yuxi Wang, and targeting high-impact journals in deaf education, speech-language pathology, and special education.
Scientific Contributions: While no formal awards are listed, her extensive publication record, leadership in federally funded grants, and invited presentations at major conferences (e.g., AERA, EHDI, AG Bell) reflect significant recognition in the field.
Advising and Grants: Dr. Hartman co-directs a $1.25 million OSEP-funded interdisciplinary training grant (Columbia Collaborate) aimed at improving services for children with high-intensity needs. She mentors emerging educators through university-based induction models and professional development initiatives. Her leadership in curriculum and teacher training underscores her commitment to building a skilled workforce in deaf education.
Labs and Teams: She is a Co-Investigator on multiple long-term research projects at Teachers College, including studies on language input, reading achievement, early intervention outcomes, and adoption experiences for children with hearing loss. These projects involve interdisciplinary teams of researchers, clinicians, and graduate students focused on generating actionable insights for practice.
