Dr. Amber Ray

Associate Professor

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Biography

Amber B. Ray is an Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests primarily focus on developing writing and reading intervention strategies to support students with disabilities and diverse learning needs. Dr. Ray employs self-regulation approaches and evidence-based instructional methods to enhance teachers' and school leaders’ professional development. She has conducted extensive research with elementary, high school, and adult learners, aiming to cultivate effective learning environments for students facing challenges. Dr. Ray's work emphasizes the importance of tailored instructional strategies to improve academic outcomes in special education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and researching methods in special education, focusing on writing and reading interventions.

Courses

SPED 440: Instructional Strategies SPED 441: Instructional Strategies II

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.