- Name
- Domenico Cavaiuolo
- Title
- Professor of Special Education and Rehabilitation Career and Independent Learning and Living Studies (CILLS) Director
B.S., 1981, SUNY at Buffalo
M.S., 1987, SUNY at Buffalo
Ph.D., 1994, Temple University
- dcavaiuolo@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3893
- Campus Address
- Stroud Hall 108
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.
Temple University Training Manual on Supported Employment (1991). Chapters: (1) Haugh, R. & Cavaiuolo, D., Job development methods and techniques; (2) Cavaiuolo, D., Job site issues.
Cavaiuolo, D. & Nasca, M. (1991). The relevance of social survival skills in the job retention of workers with mental retardation. Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Bulletin, 24 (1), 27-31.
Cavaiuolo, D. & Gradel, K. (1990). The effects of distributed feedback and videotape self-monitoring on the productivity of a janitorial trainee with mental retardation. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 11, 327-340.
Seminar and Conference Presentations:
2018 7th Annual Eastern PA Inclusion Conference: Embrace Inclusion: Capitalizing on Community Capacity. The CILLS Program: Strategies for Enhancing an Inclusive Community Life.
2017 Project Child: The Child Abuse Prevention Coalition of the Lehigh Valley. Conversations of Abuse Against People with Disabilities: History, Experiences, Barriers and Strategies.
2017 Symposium 2017: BELONGING: The Landscape of INCLUSIVE Higher Education in Pennsylvania. CILLS Graduates: What They Learned And Where They Are Now.
2016 Autism Society: Improving the Lives of All Affected by Autism – 2016 Spring Conference. From Awareness to Acceptance & Appreciation: The Family Journey.
2016 Assuring Quality Lives for Everyone: Moving from the Why to the How. Conversion Strategies: Changing Business Models, Practices, and Building System Capacity.
2015 26th Annual APSE National Conference: Employment First: A Declaration for Independence. Highlights and Challenges Facing Providers and Issues Related to Conversion.
2015 Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties Conference. Transition and the Individual Education Program.2014 TASH International Annual Conference: Be the Future. Transition to postsecondary education: Review of the first cohort outcomes.
2014 Eastern Pennsylvania 3rd Annual Inclusion Conference. “How do I know my school is providing effective transition services for my child?”
2014 Pennsylvania Community on Transition Conference: Making Transition Happen: Dream, Believe, Achieve. Transition planning for positive adult outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorders.
2014 Pennsylvania Community on Transition Conference: Making Transition Happen: Dream, Believe, Achieve. Career independent living and learning studies.
2014 Trisomy 21 Conference. Transition to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities: A review of the first cohort outcomes.
2013 International TASH 2013 Conference – A Movement United. “Integrazione” – Inclusive schools and employment in Italy: Comparison with U.S. practices.
2013 Pennsylvania Education for All Coalition (PEAC): Eastern Pennsylvania Inclusion Conference – Relationships and Inclusion: Understanding the Students, Understanding Ourselves. Transition planning for positive adult outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
2012 Have you Thought about Life? Transition Conference 2012. Transition to college: How do I know if my son/daughter is ready for the college experience?
2012 Have you Thought about Life? Transition Conference 2012. Transition planning: How to turn a document to reality.
2012 Parent’s Toolbox: Building Success for Your Child. Follow your heart, dream of inclusion.
2012 “Yes, I’m Going to College”: Post-Secondary Conference for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, The College of New Jersey. The career independent living and learning studies program at East Stroudsburg University.
2011 1st Annual Lehigh Valley Transition Conference: Have you thought about life. “Hey, I’m going to college!”: Transition to post-secondary higher education for students with disabilities.
2011 1st Annual Lehigh Valley Transition Conference: Have you thought about life. “How do I know if my school is providing effective transition services for my child”.
2011 Pennsylvania’s Education for All Coalition: Inclusive practices: It’s more than access. “I’m going to college”: Individuals with intellectual disabilities transition to post secondary education.
2011 Pennsylvania Community on Transition Conference: Breaking boundaries – Achieving goals. “I’m going to college”: The career independent living and learning studies (CILLS) program.
2011 Carbon-Monroe-Pike Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program: Employment innovations for people with disabilities. Creative work options for people with disabilities.
2011 “Creating Our Legacy”: Leaders, Legends, and Legacies Conference. “Hey I’m going to college!”.
2010 11th Annual Employment Supports Symposium, A Pennsylvania Employment Conference for People with Disabilities: Promoting Transition Success for Students on the Autism Spectrum.
2010 11th Annual Employment Supports Symposium, A Pennsylvania Employment Conference for People with Disabilities: The Times they Are a Changin’: Workshop Conversion.
2010 Pennsylvania’s Education for All Coalition; Annual Meeting. Youth identity and liberal learning on college campuses: Opportunities for students with disabilities.
2010 The Arc of Northampton/Lehigh County Topics in Special Education Series. Transition and your child’s IEP. 2010 International TASH 2009: If Not Us, Who? If not Now, When? Promoting transition success for students on the Autism spectrum.
2010 PACEC Convention: 50 Years and Beyond: A Retrospective of Pennsylvania’s Special Education History and Vision for the Future. Transition to adulthood: On your mark, get set, go!
2010 The State of Supported Employment in Louisiana and Around the Country. The transformation of people with disabilities: From segregation to inclusion.
2010 Network for Training and Development, inc., 11th Employment Supports Symposium. “The times they are a changin’: Workshop conversion.
2010 Network for Training and Development, inc., 11th Employment Supports Symposium. Promoting transition success for students on the autism spectrum.
2010 The Arc of Northampton/Lehigh County. Transition and your child’s IEP.
2010 PEAC: Pennsylvania’s Education for All Coalition. Youth identity and liberal learning on college campuses: Opportunities for students with disabilities.
2009 TASH International Conference: If not us, who? If not now, when? Promoting transition success for students on the autism spectrum.
2009 PACEC 50th Annual Convention: “50 Years and beyond: A retrospective of Pennsylvania’s special education history and vision for the future. Transition to adulthood: “On your mark, get set, go”.
2009 Pennsylvania’s Education for All Coalition. Planning an inclusive and collaborative transition.
2009 The 10th Employment Supports Symposium: A Pennsylvania Employment Conference for People with Disabilities, Cultivating Partnerships and Improving Practices. Employment colloquium: State of the state in Pennsylvania.
2009 4th Annual University of Penn Autism Network Conference. Transition planning and beyond: How to survive and flourish after graduation.
2009 The Arc of Northampton/Lehigh County. Functional behavioral assessment and positive interventions: What parents should know.
2008 Self Advocacy Association of New York State Conference: Look at Capabilities Not Disabilities. Keynote Speaker
2008 Arcadia University/Pennsylvania Education for All Coalition Conference. Transition planning: Make it happen in your IEP.
2008 The Arc of Northampton/Lehigh County Training Conference. Successful transition planning.
2007 PACES: 48th Annual Convention: “High Quality Learning: Keystones to Success”. Roles and responsibilities for effective transition planning.
2007 PA APSE: Building Bridges to Employment Opportunities. Conversion to community
options: A religious experience?
2007 Altoona ARC of PA. Growing up: Transition to adult life.
2007 2nd Annual University of Penn Autism Network Conference. Autism spectrum disorders: promoting successful outcomes across the life cycle.
- Name
- Caroline DiPipi-Hoy
- Title
- Associate Professor of Special Education and Rehabilitation ABA VCS Coordinator
B.A., 1996, Marywood University
M.Ed., 1998, Lehigh University
Ph.D., 2004, Lehigh University
- cdipipihoy@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3364
- Campus Address
- Stroud Hall 105 B
Dr. DiPipi-Hoy teaches courses on assessment and positive behavior support in the Special Education department. She also teaches Rehabilitative and Human Services courses and supervises student teachers. She recently published a book entitled Teaching Time Management to Individuals on the Autism Spectrum and is currently researching effective time management strategies for students during transition planning.
Teaching Interest
Assessment and Evaluation
Positive Behavior Support
Rehabilitative Services
Successful strategies for first year students
Research Interest
Time Management
Transition Planning
Positive Behavior Support
Vocational Assessment
Service
Trustee for the Bethlehem Foundation
Board member for MeKeel Child Care Center
Volunteer for Bright Hope of the Lehigh Valley
Student Group Advising
Dr. DiPipi-Hoy advisees students in the Special Education PK-4 program as well as students in the Rehabilitative and Human Services department.
Publications & Presentations
Steere, D., DiPipi-Hoy, C., & Burcroff, T. (2018). 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.
Steere, D., & DiPipi-Hoy, C. (2013). Coordination in transition planning: The IEP/IPE interface. The Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 43(4).
- Name
- Heather Garrison
- Title
- Associate Professor of Special Education and Rehabilitation Graduate Program Coordinator
B.S., 1995, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed., 1998, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed., 2002, DeSales University
Ph.D., 2008, Fordham University
- hgarrison@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3559
- Campus Address
- Stroud Hall 108C
Dr. Garrison teaches graduate and undergraduate students who wish to become special education teachers or professionals.
Teaching Interest
Pre-service Teacher Education
Disability Studies
Literacy Development
Literary Representation of Disability
Gamification of Learning
Graduate Education
Research Interest
Pre-service Teacher Education
Disability Studies
Literacy Development
Literary Representation of Disability
Gamification of Learning
Graduate Education
- Name
- Gina Scala
- Title
- Professor of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Department Chair
B.S., 1979, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed., 1981, Lehigh University
Ed.D., 1988, Lehigh University
- gscala@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3558
- Campus Address
- Stroud Hall 105
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.
Please review my personal vita for more information.
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.
Please review my personal vita for more information.
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.
Please review my personal vita for more information.
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).
Please review my personal vita for more information.
Publications & Presentations
I present frequently and provide many in-service opportunities for school districts
and organizations. Presentations and publications are included in my professional
vita which is attached.
Please review my personal vita for more information.
- Name
- Jocelyn R. McGlynn
- Title
- Instructor Special Education and Rehabilitation
B.S., State University of New York, Plattsburgh
M.S., Long Island University, CW Post
- jmcglynn@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3670
- Campus Address
- Stroud Hall 112 H
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
- Name
- Michelle LaBadie
- Title
- Instructor Special Education and Rehabilitation
B.S., 2007, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 2010, East Stroudsburg University
- mlabadie3@esu.edu
- Phone
- (570) 422-3001
- Campus Address
- Stroud Hall 112 F
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.
Aurelia Torres
Department Secretary
Stroud Hall 108
(570) 422-3558
atorres18@esu.edu
Contact Us
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- Stroud Hall 105 D
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3558
- Title of Department Leader
- Department Chair Special Education & Rehabilitation
- Name
- Dr. Gina Scala
- E:
- gscala@esu.edu
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3781
