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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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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Project ASPIRE

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ASPIRE:

Advancing Special education Pedagogy, Innovation, and Research toward Effective interventions

Five full-time scholars will be recruited to complete the ASPIRE special education doctoral program. The focus is on technology in teacher preparation and research for students with high-incidence disabilities. ASPIRE prepares scholars for higher education faculty positions to Advance Special education Pedagogy, Innovation, and Research toward Effective interventions.

ASPIRE scholars receive full tuition, fellowships, conference travel, and research funding from a U.S. Department of Education (OSEP) grant awarded to Dr. Peggy King-Sears and Dr. Anya Evmenova:

Co-Principal Investigators (PIs) for ASPIRE:

ASPIRE scholars will participate in frequent support seminars and research agenda guidance from a diverse Advisory Committee. Through partnerships with five high-need school systems and schools in Virginia and Washington D.C. as well as national internships, ASPIRE scholars hone research and teaching skills for pre- and in-service educators serving students with high-incidence disabilities.

Coursework is offered at George Mason University’s Fairfax campus. Courses begin Spring, Summer, or Fall 2021. All applicants must be accepted into the College of Education and Human Development’s PhD program. PhD applications are due October 1st, 2020 https://education.gmu.edu/phd-in-education/phd-admissions   

Please review the ASPIRE comprehensive information on this web site. For questions after reviewing content on this web site, contact one of the Co-Principal Investigators via email.