Ying Hui-Michael

Dr. Ying Hui-Michael is a Professor in the Department of Special Education at Rhode Island College, where she serves as the Director of the Urban/Multicultural Special Education Graduate Program. Her work focuses on bridging cultural, linguistic, and educational equity for diverse learners.

Education

• Ph.D. in Multicultural/Bilingual Special Education, University of Texas at Austin
• M.Ed. in Multicultural/Bilingual Special Education, University of Texas at Austin
• Special Education Diploma, Beijing Normal University
• B.A. in Educational Administration, Liaoning Province Normal University

Research Interests

Dr. Hui-Michael specializes in culturally and linguistically responsive practices for bilingual students with special needs. Her research emphasizes teacher preparation for diverse populations, cross-cultural communication, attribution theory, and inclusive education frameworks.

Her publications highlight trends in multicultural special education, focusing on reducing disproportionalities in ELL identification, fostering collaboration between schools and families, and integrating global perspectives into educator training programs. Key subfields include bilingual special education, assessment equity, and cultural competency.

Grants

• 2009-2011: Urban/Multicultural Special Education Project ($114,828) sponsored by Rhode Island Department of Education