John L. Hosp

John L. Hosp, Ph.D. is a Professor of Special Education in the Department of Student Development in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research focuses on aspects of implementing Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), including aligning assessment and instruction to improve the outcomes of students with disabilities, particularly in the areas of reading and science. In this area, his expertise includes curriculum-based measurement (CBM) and curriculum-based evaluation (CBE). Dr. Hosp also conducts research on the disproportionate representation of students of color in special education. He (along with Michelle Hosp and Janice Dole) served as an evaluator of Utah’s Reading First program helping to implement and evaluate evidence based reading instruction across the state. He has received over $10 million in funding for research and student training. His publications (over 50) include the books The ABCs of CBM: A Practical Guide to Curriculum-Based Measurement, Designing and Conducting Research in Education, and The ABCs of Curriculum-Based Evaluation: A Practical Guide to Effective Decision Making.