Dr. Nathan A. Stevenson is Associate Professor of Special Education at Kent State University. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in core instruction, classroom management, inclusive practices, and instructional methods for struggling learners. He earned his doctorate in special education from Michigan State University. Dr. Stevenson began his career as an elementary classroom teacher with New York City Public Schools. He has taught students with disabilities in inclusive settings throughout his career. Dr. Stevenson has also worked as a consultant, lecturer, and instructional coach for local and regional education service providers. His research interests include the development of systems to support struggling learners (i.e. RtI, PBIS, and MTSS), inclusive practices, and adoption of evidence-based instruction. He has presented nationally and internationally on the topics of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Curriculum-Based Measurement, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Assessment, and Universal Design for Learning.