Marilyn Kaff

Associate Professor
Special Education, Counseling and Student Affairs

Bluemont Hall 307
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-5901
mkaff@ksu.edu

Education
Ph.D. University of Kansas 1997 Special Education/Curriculum and Instruction
Ed.S. Emporia State University 1990 School Psychology
M.S. Washburn University 1988 Clinical Psychology
M.S. Kansas State University 1982 Special Education
B.A. Washburn University 1975 History and Theatre

Professional Experience
Associate Professor, Kansas State University 2007-present
Assistant Professor, Kansas State University 1997-2007
Educational Consultant, Three Lakes Special Education Cooperative 1996-1997
Instructor, Special Education, Emporia State University 1995-1996
Adjunct Instructor, Washburn University 1994-1995
Research Associate, University of Kansas Affiliated Program 1993-1995
Inclusion Facilitator, Lawrence Public Schools 1992-1995
School Psychologist, Holton Special Education Cooperative 1989-1992

Primary Teaching Responsibilities
EDSP 323 Exceptional Student in the Secondary School
EDSP 324 Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom
EDSP 721 Characteristics of Learning Disibilities
EDSP 786 Topics in Autism Spectrum
EDSP 830 Assessment in Special Education

Advising Area
M.S. students in Special Education
Undergraduate students with area of concentration in Special Education

Research and Academic Interests
Roles and responsibilities of Special Education teachers in school-wide reform, autism best practices, special education teacher preparation, collaboration between university and schools