Mark E. Melton, Ed.D.
College of Education, Literacy, Leadership, and Development
Associate Professor
Office:
Room LWH 4035
Phone:
(773) 442-5577
Email:
m-melton1@neiu.edu
Office Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday: Noon-3:00 p.m.
Country:
United States
Expertise
Autism spectrum disorders, collaboration and consultation, and behavior management.
SPED 510: Behavior Management
SPED 505: Consultation and Collaboration in Special Education
SPED 511: Alternative (Functional) Curriculum
SPED 372/375: Development and Characteristics of Children with Disabilities
Expertise
Autism spectrum disorders, collaboration and consultation, and behavior management.
Research Interests
Higher ordered and critical thinking skills; autism; and social-emotional development
Education
Ed.D., Early Childhood Special Education
The George Washington University, Washington, DC
M.S.W., Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
B.A., Education
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Selected Publications
Kritikos, E.P., LeDosquet, P.L., & Melton, M. (2011). Foundations of assessment in early childhood special education. Pearson: Upper Saddle, NJ.
Background
Dr. Mark Melton is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in supporting children with behavioral and regulatory challenges and their families. Mark has over 20 years of experience in educational, vocational and residential settings. Mark has been a classroom teacher, a school administrator and has worked as a family support coordinator for early intervention services. Mark worked for the Fairfax County (Virginia) Public School Division as a mental health consultant to the Head Start and Kindergarten programs where he was responsible for professional development of staff and intervention with children, their teachers and families. Mark has maintained a private practice in clinical social work for over twelve years, working with children and their families. Mark completed his Doctoral Degree from The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.