Dr. Norris Haring, a pioneering researcher and advocate for children and adults with disabilities, passed away on June 27, 2019, at age 95. Through his research, Haring’s development of cutting-edge instructional and behavioral strategies established the University of Washington College of Education as an international leader in advancing inclusive education. Many of the inclusive practices developed by Haring continue to be widely used in the field of special education. A member of UW’s faculty for nearly 40 years, Haring was…
Unique student project provides valuable experience for future teachers Providing family-centered care, when educators intentionally develop meaningful, reciprocal partnerships with caregivers with the goal of strengthening family functioning, is a critical practice in high-quality early learning programs. Yet, preparing future educators to effectively collaborate with families, especially those who have backgrounds that are different from their own, remains a challenge for many university teacher education programs. The UW College of Education special education program has developed a unique project for…
Applied Behavior Analysis graduate students learn critical skills through unique projects On June 11, 2019, the UW College of Education awarded degrees to 40 students from the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) master’s program, including students from both the on campus and online degree programs. Students who earn their master’s degree in ABA are prepared to take the national exam to become a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA), then work to create and oversee educational programs for individuals with autism and…
The Sunderland family was changed forever by the UW’s support for children with autism — including their son. Now they want to help other families access the same services and care.
We let the cameras roll as we spoke to some of the attendees of the 2019 Haring Center Auction. The theme for this year’s event was Inclusion is My Superpower, which many of our guests embraced with costumes, hair, and spirit. Thank you to everyone who made this year’s auction a success!
Listen to EEU and Project DATA Alum Alec Meden tell his story and experience with the Haring Center.
The video was shown at the Haring Center Auction on May 11, 2019, chronicling the Song Family’s journey as members of the Haring Center community. This year’s theme was “Inclusion is My Superpower” to recognize the hero that lies within all of us.
Popular text by University of Washington authors gets timely update “What does it mean to provide specially designed instruction in an inclusive early childhood setting? What are evidence-based practices and how do they apply to young children with and without disabilities?” These are questions that Haring Center researchers and graduate students were asking in 2002 when the first edition of Building Blocks for Teaching Young Children with Special Needs was published. Authored by Haring Center faculty Dr. Ilene Schwartz and…
Haring Center Supporters Made the 18th Annual Auction a Super Success On May 11, the Haring Center community gathered once again to celebrate and support the power of inclusion at the 18th annual Haring Center Auction. Five hundred guests attended this year’s auction, which was themed ‘Inclusion is My Superpower’ to recognize the hero that lies within each of us. Together these inclusion superheroes raised a record $800,000 to support the classrooms of the Haring Center’s school, the Experimental Education…
The Sunderlands were changed forever by the UW’s groundbreaking support for children with autism. Now they want to help other families access the same opportunities. Read the full story.