Dr. Sharon Vaughn

Professor

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Biography

Sharon Vaughn is the Executive Director of the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk and the Manuel J. Justiz Endowed Chair in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin. With a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona, she specializes in investigating effective interventions for students with reading difficulties and English language learners. Vaughn has authored over 35 books and 250 peer-reviewed articles, addressing critical issues in education and contributing to the field through her extensive research on learning problems. She has worked with educators globally in countries such as Japan, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Portugal, Australia, and Singapore, enhancing literacy interventions for diverse student populations. Her research has garnered numerous accolades, including the AERA SIG Distinguished Researcher Award and the University of Texas Presidential Impact Award, demonstrating her commitment to improving educational outcomes for all students across various contexts.

Research Interests

Awards

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Presidential Impact Award

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Distinguished Faculty Award

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Manuel J. Justiz Endowed Chair

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Career Research Excellence Award

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Lifetime Achievement Award

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Albert J. Harris Award

Courses

SED 383: Interventions Research Learning Disabilities SED 396T: 4-Directed Research Learning Disabilities

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.