Kellar Institute for Human DisAbilities (KIHd) - College of Education and Human Development - George Mason University
About KIHd
About Us

The Kellar Institute for Human DisAbilities (KIHd) is an interdisciplinary campus-based organization focusing on improving the lives and productivity of children and adults with disabilities. KIHd combines the resources of the university with local, state, regional, national, public, and private sector agencies and organizations to develop products, services, and programs for persons with disabilities.

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Licensure, Certificates & Training Grants

The Kellar Institute for Human DisAbilities (KIHd) collaborates with a consortium of Virginia universities to offer training/licensure options for teachers of students with visual impairments and severe disabilities. Distance education makes the programs more accessible and maximizes the number of individuals who can receive the training.

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VDOE Grants

With the support from Virgina Department of Education KIHd serves teachers, parents, therapists, and community service providers by providing a variety of continuing learning experiences via annual workshops, conferences, and project activities. In many cases, KIHd uses distance education to provide teacher training and professional development across the state.

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Project We Got It
Research

The Kellar Institute for Human DisAbilities (KIHd) continues to build and support numerous educational research projects that vary across disciplines spearheaded by the Mason faculty members. Our goal is to increase evidence based instructional and behavioral strategies to improve academic outcomes for all students with disabilities.

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Leadership Grants
DOCTORAL AND MASTERS STUDENTS

The Kellar Institute for Human DisAbilities (KIHd) doctoral and masters students conduct cutting edge research at George Mason University that is aimed to serve persons with disabilities and their families.

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Lessons for Success Peer Mentoring Panel Series

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Three Part Series:
  1. Choosing Your Mentors: Committee Selection and Beyond, Friday, February 19th
  2. Succeeding in Portfolio One: Planning, Writing, and Presenting, Thursday, March 18th
  3. Reflecting on Progress: Using Your CV to Set New Priorities, Monday, April 12th

Panelists: Anna Macedonia, Alex Raines, Jamie Day, and Clarissa Bunch
Moderated by: Dr. Sarah Nagro
For More Information Email: snagro@gmu.edu

We are excited to offer two research and policy webinar opportunities to our community.

Please RSVP today to reserve your spot. There is no cost to you.

Tuesday, 11/19, 4pm: Research and Policy on Teacher Recruitment, Retention, and Shortages: Overview of National Efforts

Join our panel of policy experts including Dr. Kimberly Knackstedt (Senior Disability Policy Advisor for the Democrats on the Senate HELP Committee under Ranking Member Murray) and Dr. Mary Brownell (Professor and Director, Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform Center, University of Florida), moderated by Dr. Jane West from AACTE.

Moderated by Dr. Sarah Nagro.

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Monday, 12/2, 4pm: Virginia State-level Efforts to Address the Teacher Shortage

Panel of state leaders including Deans Mark Ginsberg (GMU) and Andrew Daire (VCU) and Dr. LaRon Scott from the VCU School of Education, Minority Educators Recruitment, Retention, & Equity Center (MERREC).

Moderated by Dr. Jane West.

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Archived recordings will be available. Email Dr. Sarah Nagro at snagro@gmu.edu for more information.