Fitchett, Caroline
Assistant Professor
Biography
Dr. Caroline Fitchett is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teacher and Special Education. Her area of expertise is academic interventions for students with extensive support needs, specifically students with the most severe intellectual and physical support needs. She teaches classes related to assessment and instructional strategies in special education.
More about Caroline Fitchett
Publications & Presentations
Fitchett, C., Courtade, G., Mims, P., Landrum, T., Sheffield, C. (2025). Using graphic novels to teach economics content to high school students with extensive support needs. Journal of Special Education.
Newton, N., Fitchett, C., Norberg, S. (2025). Engagement Access Through Story-Based Lessons: A Strategy Description. Research, Advocacy, and Practice for Complex and Chronic Conditions: A Journal for Physical, Health, and Multiple Disabilities Services.
Fitchett, C. (2025, January). Charting new territories: Designing accessible social studies instruction. International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability and Other Developmental Disabilities (DADD). Clearwater, FL.
Research Interests
Social studies instruction for students with extensive support needs.
Student engagement for students with severe/complex disabilities.
High leverage practices in special education.
Membership in Professional Organizations
Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD)
Leadership CEC
Complex and Chronic Condition (CCC)