Brittany Bales
Associate Teaching Professor of Special Education
About Brittany Bales
Dr. Bales has 16 years of experience in special education. Her research interests include transition planning and preservice teacher preparation.
Professional Experience
Brittany taught for 5 years in a public-school self-contained setting before going to work for the Arc of Indiana to help open and instruct at the Erksine Green Training Institute. She also has a year of experience teaching with the Riley Hospital for Children School Program. Brittany served for 5 years on a public-school board and volunteers to do reading tutoring in local schools. She holds active teaching licenses in special education intense interventions K-12, and Mild K-6 as well as special education director licensure.
Education
B.S. Special Education, Ball State University
M.S. Special Education, Ball State University
Ph.D. Special Education, Ball State University
Select Publications
Bales, B., Bassette, L. A., & Koch, K. R. (2022). Special education teacher preparedness for transition planning among individuals with disabilities
Woehlert, A., & Bales, B. (2019). Proper sex education for students with moderate to severe disabilities: An honors thesis (HONRS 499)
Course Schedule
| Course |
No. |
Term |
Level |
Hours |
Location |
| Foundations of Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs |
SPCE 271.1 |
Fall 2026 |
Undergraduate |
3.0 |
Lecture |
| Practicum in Mild Interventions |
SPCE 361.001 |
Fall 2026 |
Undergraduate |
3.0 |
Lecture |
| Practicum in Mild Interventions |
SPCE 361.002 |
Fall 2026 |
Undergraduate |
3.0 |
Lecture |
| Applied Methods for Curriculum Design |
SPCE 475.1 |
Fall 2026 |
Undergraduate |
3.0 |
Lecture |
| Internship in Special Education Administration |
SPCE 694.800 |
Fall 2026 |
Graduate |
3.0 |
Online (Asynchronous) |