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Dr. Trisha Sugita
Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator, Special Education
- Education
- Chapman University, Master of Arts
Chapman University, Ph.D.
- Biography
Dr. Trisha Sugita is the Coordinator of Special Education Programs and Assistant Professor in the College of Educational Studies at Chapman University. She has served as a Mild/Moderate Education Specialist, and Special Education Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA). Her role as a TOSA included: developing programs and curriculum to support the special education department, handling parent concerns regarding special education policies and procedures, professional development in the areas of co-teaching, universal design for learning, and strategies to support culturally diverse students. Dr. Sugita's research interests include:inclusive schooling, minorities and special education, family/school partnerships, and transition planning.