Mike BehrmannDivision Director
Our mission is "to improve the lives, productivity, and education of persons with disabilities."

Key Activities:

Teacher Education and Training

  • Teacher Licensure in:
    • Teachers of special needs children in the general curriculum (Mild Disabilities)
    • Teachers of special needs children in the adapted curriculum (Severe Disabilities)
    • Teachers of Children with Visual Impairments
  • Undergraduate Minors in Special Education and Assistive Technology
  • Advanced Certificate Programs
  • PhD in Special Education

Technical Assistance and Training

  • Consultation and Workshops
  • Online Professional Development
  • Distance Education
  • AT Assessment and Evaluation

Research and Development

  • Learning and Cognition
  • Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts
  • Assistive and Instructional Technology

Model Programs

  • On- and Off-Campus Programs
  • Summer Camps

Public Policy



Academic Program Coordinators
Endowed Center Director
  • Helen A. Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities: Mike Behrmann