Donna H. Lehr

Associate Professor of Education
BS, Southern Connecticut State College; MS, California State University, Fresno; PhD, University of Kansas

Dr. Lehr has focused her teaching and research on issues related to educational services for students of all ages who have severe handicaps and young children with special needs. Dr. Lehr has directed national projects which have developed and demonstrated innovative methods for providing educational programs to children with special needs and their families. Currently, Dr. Lehr’s work focuses on the inclusion of students with severe disabilities in general education, issues and practices in educating students with complex health-care needs, and standards-based reform for students with severe disabilities. Her writings have included numerous journal articles, book chapters, and books on individuals with severe disabilities.