College of Education, Sport, and Human SciencesJosh Taylor

Josh Taylor

  1. Associate Professor
  2. Special Education
Email Addressjosh.taylor@wsu.edu
LocationCleveland Hall 338
Phone509-800-7441

Education

  • PhD, Special Education, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • MEd, Special Education, University of Virginia
  • BA, English Language and Literature, Kennesaw State University

Biography

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Josh Taylor, PhD is an Associate Professor of Special Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Washington State University. His research focuses on promoting lifelong success for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities through the implementation of evidence-based practices in inclusive school, work, and community settings. Dr. Taylor has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters related to school, transition, and employment experiences and outcomes of individuals with IDD in addition to clinical experience as a K-12 special educator and autism specialist, as well as providing training and technical assistance at the state and national levels. Much of his work focuses on leveraging partnerships with various community, state, and national stakeholders to implement research-based recommendations in policy and practice. Dr. Taylor earned a PhD in special education from Virginia Commonwealth University with a focus on research-to-policy implementation, and a Master’s in special education from the University of Virginia.