Michael E. Skinner, Ph.D.

Professor - Special Education

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Professor Skinner received his B.S. in special and general education from Bowling Green State University in 1974, his M.A. in school psychology from The Ohio State University in 1979, and his Ph.D. in special education from The Ohio State University in 1986. He has been employed as a professor of special education at the The College of Charleston since 1986 and currently teaches courses in the Bachler of Science and Master of Arts special education programs.  His primary research interest is effective educational programming and transition for high school and college students with learning disabilities. Dr. Skinner teaches a variety of courses at the College, including educational research, assessment, characteristics and procedures for teaching students with learning disabilities, classroom management, and introduction to educating exceptional children and youth. He is a field reviewer for two journals --  Assessment for Effective Intervention and  Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties.

Recent Publications

Skinner, M., Gurganus, S. & Watson, S. (2009).   Principles of ethical practice: Cases for illustration and dialog. Intervention in School and Clinic, 45 (1), 3-13.

Gurganus, S., Skinner, M., & Watson, S. (2008). CLD adopts principles of ethical practice. LD Forum (January 2008) in Intervention in School and Clinic, 43(2), 4-7

Skinner, M.E. (2007).  Faculty willingness to provide accommodations and course alternatives to postsecondary students with learning disabilities.  International Journal of Special Education. 22(2), 32-45.

Skinner, M.E. (2004). College students with learning disabilities speak out: What it takes to be successful in postsecondary education. Journal of Postsecondary Education & Disability, 17 (2), 91-104.

Skinner, M.E., & Lindstrom, B. (2003). Bridging the gap between high school and college: Strategies for the successful transition of students with learning disabilities. Preventing School Failure, 47 (3), 132-137

RecentPresentations

Skinner, M.E. (March 2009). Dealing with Crisis Situations in the Schools: Techniques that Work. “Successful School: Beating the Odds” Conference,

Center for Partnerships to Improve Education, School ofEducation, Health, & Human Performance , Charleston, SC.

Skinner, M.E., & Mungo, K. (January 2009). Developing Learning Strategies that Work! (And, You Don’t Even Need an A.C.R.O.N.Y.M.!). South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Charleston, SC.

Skinner, M.E. (October 2008) Best Practices for Teaching Foreign Languages to Students with Learning Disabilities. Council for Learning Disabilities Annual Conference, Kansas City, Missouri.

Skinner, M.E., & Mungo, K. (February 2008). Point your browser here: Twenty-five awesome websites for the special educator. South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Spartanburg, SC.

Skinner, M.E. (March 2008). Nonviolent crisis intervention. Educating the Whole Child Conference, Center for Partnerships to Improve Education, School of

Education, Health, & Human Performance, Charleston, SC.

Skinner, M., & Smith, A.T. (2007, October).  Designing foreign language instruction for students with learning disabilities: Modify or substitute? Twenty-ninth International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Council for Learning Disabilities, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Skinner, M. (2007, February).  Best practices for preparing high school students with learning disabilities for success in post-secondary programs.  South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Allday, A., Fennell, E., Gentry, L., Magliacane, K., Mathis, C., & Skinner, M. (2006, October).  Issues in the recruitment of special education teachers.  Diverse Pathways in Teacher Preparation.  Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC.

Skinner, M. (2006, October).  Faculty perceptions of accommodations and course alternatives for college students with learning disabilities.  28th International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Council for Learning Disabilities, McLean, VA.

Courses: Fall 2009

EDFS 411, Curriculum & Instruction for Students with Disabilities:  Monday & Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

EDFS 413, Field Experience - Students with Disabilities: Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

EDFS 635, Educational Research: Monday, 4:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

EDFS 500, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention: Saturdays (TBA)

(Field Supervision: Tuesday and Thursday Mornings)



Office Hours: Fall 2009

Tuesday & Thursday:  1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

(Or, By Appointment)

Additional Information

Phone:                    843-953-8044

Fax:                        843-953-8109
e-mail:                    skinnerm@cofc.edu

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