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Yi-Chen Wu is a Researcher at the Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota (UMN). Their work focuses on improving educational outcomes for students with disabilities, particularly those transitioning to postsecondary education and English learners with disabilities. Wu collaborates on national projects like the English Language Learners with Disabilities Consortium and the National Center and State Collaborative General Supervision.
- Role: Researcher
- Institution: University of Minnesota
Wu’s research spans Transition Planning, Postsecondary Education, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and English Learners. Key areas include educational equity, IEP compliance, and policy implementation for students with extensive support needs. Their work often utilizes longitudinal data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study (NLTS 2012).
Recent publications highlight Wu’s focus on post-school goal expectations, transition studies, and separate school placements. They analyze factors influencing educational access, such as locale, charter school enrollment, and cultural barriers for English learners with disabilities.
Wu’s collaborations include institutions like the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and U.S. Department of Education programs. Their research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to inclusive education and reducing inequalities.
The Institute on Community Integration at UMN serves as a hub for Wu’s work, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to special education policy and practice.
