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Rafael Lara-Alecio is a Regents Professor of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University, where he has been a faculty member since 1991. He earned his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Utah and has held roles including Bilingual Program Coordinator and leadership in tenure committees. His research focuses on bilingual education, particularly the Four-Dimensional Bilingual Pedagogical Theory, virtual professional development, and teacher training. He has secured over $88 million in federal and state grants, leading large-scale studies such as the ELLA-V project. Dr. Lara-Alecio has advised numerous doctoral students and been honored with awards including the Regents Professor Award and Distinguished Achievement Award.
Education: Ph.D. (Educational Psychology, University of Utah, 1991); M.S. (Measurement, Evaluation, and Research in Education, University del Valle, Guatemala, 1974); B.S. (Interdisciplinary Studies, University de San Carlos, Guatemala, 1972).
Research interests include bilingual pedagogy, teacher professional development, and educational policy. His work emphasizes evidence-based practices for English Language Learners (ELLs) and has influenced policy and curriculum design nationally.
Award highlights include the 2016 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award and recognition from the Texas Association of Bilingual Education. He has authored over 125 refereed publications and edited multiple books on bilingual education and mentoring.
Grants and projects span federal agencies like IES and NSF, focusing on initiatives such as the Texas Bilingual/ESL Teaching Preparation Program and STEM interventions for ELLs. His leadership extends to editorial roles in journals like Bilingual Research Journal and advocacy for diversity in education.
