Brittany Bales

Associate Teaching Professor of Special Education

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Room:TC 705

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)