Domenico G. Cavaiuolo
Professor of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Career and Independent Learning and Living Studies (CILLS) Director
Education
B.S., 1981, SUNY at Buffalo
M.S., 1987, SUNY at Buffalo
Ph.D., 1994, Temple University
Dr. Cavaiuolo has worked in the rehabilitation/human service and special education field for 42 years. He teaches practices of inclusion in school and community life, including employment opportunities. He is the creator and Director of the Career Independent Living and Learning Studies (CILLS) program.
Teaching Interest
Inclusive practices in school and community, Transition from school to adult life, Post-secondary education programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities, Individuals with severe disabilities
Research Interest
Transition from school to adult life, Post-secondary education programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities
Service
Member of several community boards including the President of Person-to-Person: Valley Citizen Advocacy, providing financial assistance to individuals with disabilities for inclusive activities, Advocate for people with disabilities and their families, Consultant to schools and human service organizations.
Student Group Advising
Rehabilitation Student Services Organization (RSSO), Best Buddies
Publications & Presentations
Cavaiuolo, D. (2015). School Counselor’s Role in Facilitating Inclusion of Students with Disabilities. In B. Trolley & V. McGinley (Eds.). Working with students with disabilities: Preparing school counselors. Sage Publishing.
Steere , D. & Cavaiuolo, D. (2012). Transition planning for students with autism spectrum disorders. In P. Geahart (Ed.), Evidence-Based Practice and Older Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Current Status and Future Directions. The Proceedings of the 2006 Autism Research Convocation. Alexandria, VA: Organization for Autism Research.
Steere, D.E., Rose, E., & Cavaiuolo, D. (2011). Growing up: Transition to adult life for students with disabilities (Korean Translation). Boston; Allyn & Bacon.
Cavaiuolo, D., Steere, D. (2011). Through their eyes: Stories of success despite disabilities (2nd Ed.). East Stroudsburg University.
Steere, D.E., Rose, E., & Cavaiuolo, D. (2007). Growing up: Transition to adult life for students with disabilities. Boston; Allyn & Bacon.
Cavaiuolo, D. & Steere, D.E. (2007). Test Bank for Growing up: Transition to adult life for students with disabilities. Boston; Allyn & Bacon.
Steere, D.E., & Cavaiuolo, D. (2007). Instructor’s Manual for Growing up: Transition to adult life for students with disabilities. Boston; Allyn & Bacon.
Steere, D.E., & Cavaiuolo, D. (2006). Building community through education and advocacy for transitioning students throughout SE Pennsylvania. Transition Map Newsletter. November/December
Laga, K., Steere, D. & Cavaiuolo, D. (2006). Kurzwell 3000. Journal of Special Education Technology, 21 (3), 79 – 81
Cavaiuolo, D., Steere, D. (2006). Transition planning for inclusion in adult life. The Newsletter of: Pennsylvania Council for Exceptional Children. 45 (1), 8 – 9.
Cavaiuolo, D., Steere, D. (2006). Through their eyes: Stories of success despite disabilities. East Stroudsburg University.
Steere, D. E. & Cavaiuolo, D. (2002). Connecting outcomes, goals, and objectives in transition planning. Teaching Exceptional Children, 34 (6), 54 - 59.
Browder, D., Cooper, K., DaCosta, J., Lim, L., Rucker, R., & Cavaiuolo, D. (1999). An evaluation of variables that influence the selection of participants for innovative services. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 11(1), 47-59.
Cavaiuolo, D. (1995). Dissertation: A comparative study of job satisfaction of persons with disabilities in sheltered employment and competitive employment.
Cavaiuolo, D. (1994). Cooperative learning as an effective full school model: Review and implication for students with severe handicaps. Quality Outcomes Driven Education, 4 (2), 21-29.
Cavaiuolo, D. (1993). Systems change and its relation to transition from school to adult life: A collaborative process. Transition from school to adult life for people with disabilities: Best practices and planning a process of transition into adult life. New Jersey Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs Monograms.
Developing natural supports in the workplace: A manual for practitioners (1993). Cavaiuolo, D., et al., Contributing Author. Center on Human Policy, Syracuse University.
Becoming a part of our community: Interagency guidelines for transition planning from school to work (1992). Cavaiuolo, D., et al., Contributing Author. Onondaga County Department of Mental Health
Syracuse City School District (1992). Cavaiuolo, D., et al., Contributing Author. Syracuse city school district transition planning guidelines.
Caroline M. DiPipi-Hoy
Professor of Special Education and Rehabilitation, ABA, VCS Coordinator
Education
B.A., 1996, Marywood University
M.Ed., 1998, Lehigh University
Ph.D., 2004, Lehigh University
Caroline DiPipi-Hoy is a Professor of Special Education in the Department of Special Education at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. She previously taught academic and vocational skills to high school students with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. Additionally, she was an employment specialist and vocational program director for individuals with disabilities at Lehigh University. Currently, Dr. DiPipi-Hoy teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in assessment, positive behavior support, professional ethics, inclusionary practices and applied behavior analysis.
Teaching Interest
Special Education Assessment and Evaluation, Positive Behavior Support, Applied Behavior Analysis, Low Incidence Disabilities, Inclusionary Practices.
Research Interest
Dr. DiPipi-Hoy has authored and co-authored articles on transition planning, time-management, and systematic instruction, as well as a book entitled Teaching Time Management to Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her articles have appeared in journals such as, Exceptional Children, The Journal of Special Education, Teaching Exceptional Children and Preventing School Failure.
Service
Dr. DiPipi-Hoy is a member of many University Committees. She is co-chair of the University Assessment Committee and General Education Committee. She is a member of the College of Education Teacher Education Council. She has been a board member of Mekeel Childcare Center for 16 years.
Student Group Advising
Dr. DiPipi-Hoy is the faculty advisor of Sigma Pi Epsilon Delta. the Special Education honor society.
Publications & Presentations
DiPipi-Hoy, C. (In Press). Welcome or watch out! In Transformative teacher education: Disrupting pedagogy, practice, and ideology to forge culturally relevant and sustaining education. Information Age Publishing Inc. Charlotte NC.
DiPipi-Hoy, C., Steere, D. (2019). Teaching time management for college success. In Ball, M., & Pruim, P. University matters for your success. Cognella Publishing.
Steere, D., DiPipi-Hoy, C., & Burcroff, T. (2019). Living at home: Skills for independence. In Wehman & Kregel. (Eds.), Functional Curriculum for Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Age Students with Special Needs. Austin TX: PRO-ED.
DiPipi-Hoy, C. & Steere, D. (2016). Time well spent. Teaching your child how to manage time. The Autism Notebook, Aug/Sep., 20-25..
DiPipi-Hoy, C., & Steere, D. (2016). Teaching time management skills to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. AAPC publishing: Lenexa KS.
Gina R. Scala
Professor of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Department Chair
Education
B.S., 1979, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed., 1981, Lehigh University
Ed.D., 1988, Lehigh University
Dr. Scala's work in Special Education revolves around Multi-tiered Systems of Support, Mental Health, and Special Education Leadership. She is involved in many local, state, and national boards, organizations. and initiatives.
Teaching Interest
My teaching interests include all undergraduate and graduate levels. I truly enjoy other collaborative areas such as our Professional Development School program with other faculty.
Research Interest
My research interests are generally involved with Special Education Administration and Leadership, Positive Behavior Supports, and collaborative initiatives, including multiple stakeholder engagement. I do have the opportunity to add to this list by initiatives I am associated with in the field.
Service
I provide many service opportunities at the local, state, and national level. I am a trustee on the Foundation for the Bethlehem Area School District, many service areas at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, as well school related functions. At the state level, to name a few, I am a stakeholder for the Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR), a higher Education representative on the Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP), board member for the PA Council for Exceptional Children (PACEC), board member for PA Council of Administrators of Special Education (PaCASE), and the Research Liaison for the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), on the CASE Executive Board, and work with national associations with Leading by Convening, and other national organizations.
Student Group Advising
As chair for the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, I have the opportunity to interface with all of the student organizations and support their work. I am a co-advisor for the ESU Council for Exceptional Children (ESU CEC).
Publications & Presentations
I present frequently and provide many in-service opportunities for school districts and organizations.
Jocelyn R. McGlynn
Instructor of Special Education and Rehabilitation
Education
B.S., State University of New York, Plattsburgh
M.S., Long Island University, CW Post
Dr. McGlynn has been working in the field of Special Education for 18 years. Her areas of certification are: Elementary Pre-K to 6th Special Education Birth to 21 years of Age Reading PreK- 12th grade.
Teaching Interest
Courses: SPED102: Diversity of the Leaner, SPED105: Special Education History and Law, Supervision: Student Teaching
Research Interest
Professional Development in: English Language Learners,Reading First Math Instruction. Research Area: Universal Design for Learning, Post Secondary Education-Transition planning
Michelle LaBadie
Instructor of Special Education and Rehabilitation
Education
B.S., State University of New York, Plattsburgh
M.S., Long Island University, CW Post
Professor LaBadie is a Special Education teacher at East Stroudsburg High School South She is co-advisor to the ESU Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Membership chair to PA CEC, and Membership chair to Bethlehem Area CEC.
