Stacy Begin Appointed to State Advisory Committee

School of Education faculty member Stacy Begin, Ed.D. has been selected to serve as a commissioner on the California Department of Education's  Advisory Commission on Special Education. Her tenure began in September.

The Commission provides recommendations and advice to the State Board of Education, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Legislature, and the Governor in new or continuing areas of research, program development and evaluation in California special education.  It  consists of members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, Senate Committee on Rules, Governor, and the State Board of Education.

The Advisory Commission addresses numerous issues in California Special Education including: student outcomes, incarcerated youth, positive behavioral interventions, interagency agreements, teacher credentialing, parity for parents/families, and integrated services.

Dr. Begin is an instructor  of special education in the department of teacher education. National University recommends more candidates for special education credentials than any other college or university in California, according to annual data provided by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.