Dr. Jose Blackorby

Assistant Professor

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Biography

José Blackorby serves as Director of Research Development at CAST and Director of the Center for Education and Human Services at SRI. He has extensive experience in the design and implementation of large-scale, multifaceted studies with implications for research, policy, and practice. He has authored and co-authored numerous reports and articles that provide critical insights into the development of state and federal policy regarding special education, reform, innovation, charter schools, and human services. Currently, he is the principal investigator for the National Study of Alternate Assessments, which documents states' progress in implementing alternate assessment systems for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Blackorby holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colgate University and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard Graduate School of Education

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7.5
Reading
Required:7.5
Writing
Required:7.5
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online Application Form
  • Statement of Purpose (1000 words)
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume or CV
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts from each postsecondary institution
  • Writing Sample
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

Administered via Harvard Griffin GSAS; encompasses PhD in Education.