Assistant Professor
OFFICE LOCATION
227
OFFICE HOURS
MAILING ADDRESS
Box 41071
Lubbock TX 79409-41071
DIRECT PHONE
(806) 742-1997 ext.324
DEPARTMENT PHONE
(806) 742-1997
FAX NUMBER
(806) 742-2179
EMAIL ADDRESS
DeAnn Lechtenberger, Ph.D.
short biography
DeAnn Lechtenberger is an Assistant Professor in the program area of Special Education. She holds an M.S. degree in Special Education from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Ph.D. in Special Education Leadership from the University of North Texas. She joined the faculty in 2003 and is the Principle Investigator and Program Director for Project IDEAL: Informing and Designing Education for All Learners, a grant program funded by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities.
professional interests
Dr. Lechtenberger's primary research interest involves human services reform efforts to support individuals with disabilities, specifically Systems of Care and Mental Health Care Transformation in America. Dr. Lechtenberger's work involves collaborating with community leaders, family members of individuals with disabilities, individuals with disabilities, and human services (i.e., mental health, schools, juvenile justice, child protective services) to enhance the ability of communities to become more inclusive of diverse individuals with a wide range of abilities. Dr. Lechtenberger's research also focuses on teacher education issues surrounding inclusive practices in schools, strengthening family-school-community partnerships, positive behavior supports in schools and communities, and transition to adulthood for individuals with developmental disabilities.
selected publications
Lechtenberger, D.A., Mullins, F.E., & Greenwood, D. (in press). Achieving the promise: The significant role of schools in transforming children's mental health in America. Teaching Exceptional Children.
Lechtenberger, D.A. & Mullins, F. E. (in press). Achieving the Promise: The Significant Role of Highly Qualified Teachers In Transforming Children's Mental Health in America. In Dyson, M. R. & Waddle, D. B. (Eds.). Our Promise: Achieving Educational Equality for America's Children. Carolina Academic Press.
Griffin-Shirley, N., Davidson, R., Shaunessey, M., Laman, E., & Lechtenberger, D. A. (2008). Strengths-Based Planning for Transitioning Students with Sensory Impairments. New York: Linus Publications.
Lechtenberger, D.A. & Mullins, F.E. (2004). Promoting better family-school-community partnerships for all of America’s children. Beyond Behavior 4, 17-22.
Lechtenberger, D.A. (2002). Communication with families. In Montague, M. & Warger, C. L., After School Extensions: Including Students with Disabilities in After School Programs. Exceptional Innovations, Reston, VA.