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Rabren
Karen Rabren, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Special Education
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1234C Haley Center
Phone (334) 844-2082

Ph.D. (1994). Special Education, Auburn University
M.ED. (1987). Special Education, Auburn University
B.S. (1983). Elementary Early Childhood Education,
Auburn University at Montgomery
 
  • Associate (2004), Assistant (2000) Professor, Auburn University
  • Director (2006-), Associate Dir.(2004-2006). Auburn Transition Leadership Institute
  • Outstanding Research Award (2007), College of Education, Auburn University 
  • Member, Advisory Council, National Postschool Outcome Center
  • Member, Research Committee (2006- ), CEC's Division of Career Development for Exceptional Individuals
  • Member, Editorial Board (2001-) CEC's Transition/Career Development Journal  
  • Director (1998-2000) and Training Director (1996 - 1997), Alabama Transition Initiative, Alabama State Department of Education
  • Project Coordinator (1994-1997), Transition Distance Education, Auburn University
  • Project Coordinator (1990-1994), RSED's Learning Disabilities Program
  • Special Education Teacher (1987-1990), Loachapoka High School, AL
  • Teacher (1982-1983), Auburn University at Montgomery Early Childhood Center, AL
PUBLICATIONS (recent)

Hang, Q. & Rabren, K. (in press). An examination of co-teaching: Perspectives and efficacy indicators. Journal of Remedial and Special Education.

Rabren, K. & Curtis R. S. (2007). Partners in the transition process: Special education and vocational rehabilitation. In E.Davis Matin, Jr., Principles & practices of case management in rehabilitation counseling (pp. 41-95). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.
 
Dunn, C., Chambers, D., & Rabren, K. (2004). Do students with disabilities' perceptions of high school predict dropping out of school? Remedial and Special Education. 25(5), 314-324.
 
Rabren, K. (2004). Youth with disabilities in transition: Strategies for positive change in their social conditions. In. K. Alexander & RC. Hunter (Eds.), Administering special education: In pursuit of dignity and autonomy ( pp. 75-100), Elsevier ltd.                  rnal of Remedial and Special Education.
Rabren, K., Hall, G., & Brown, C. (2003). Employment of transition-age rehabilitation consumers: Demographic and programmatic factors. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 18(3), 145-152.
 
Rabren, K., & Holmes C. (2003). A preparation program for students with significant disabilities. [Special Issue]. Alabama Journal of the Council for Exceptional Children Online Journal, Retrieved October 1, 2002, from http://www.afcec.org/pubs/journal/vol1/index.htm

Rabren, K. (2003). Strategies for transition systems change in Alabama. [Special Issue]. Alabama Journal of the Council for Exceptional Children Online Journal, Retrieved October 1, 2002, from  http://www.afcec.org/pubs/journal/vol1/index.htm

Rabren, K., Dunn, C., & Chambers D. (2002). Predictors of post high school employment among young adults with disabilities. Journal of Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 25(1), 25-40.
 
Maio, Y., Darch, C., Rabren, K. (2002). Use of precorrection strategies to enhance reading performance of students with learning and behavior problems. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 29, 162-174.

Rabren, K., & Browning, P. (2001). Distance education program in transition. In P. Browning, C. Cox, K. Rabren, & S. Tew-Washburn (Eds.). Transition in Alabama: Service, training and research. (pp. 166-172). Transition Leadership Institute Rehabilitation, Auburn University.  

Rabren, K., & Browning, P. (2001). Enhancing best practices in transition. In P. Browning, C. Cox, K. Rabren, & S. Tew-Washburn (Eds.). Transition in Alabama: Service, training and research. (pp. 137-146). Transition Leadership Institute Rehabilitation, Auburn University.

Browning, P., Rabren, K., & Hall, G. (2001). Statewide Study in Transition. Auburn, AL: Transition Leadership Institute, Rehabilitation and Special Education, Auburn University.

Browning, P., Cox, C., Rabren, K., & Tew-Washburn, S. (2001). Transition Service Training and Research in Alabama. Auburn, AL: Transition Leadership Institute, Rehabilitation and Special Education, Auburn University.

Rabren, K., Darch, C., & Eaves, R. (1999). Teaching character motives to LD students. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 28, 15-36.

Browning, P., & Rabren, K. (1999). Transition VII & VIII Alabama: A profile of commitment. Auburn, AL: Rehabilitation and Special Education, Auburn University. (Proceedings of the 1997 and 1998 annual conference on transition in Alabama).

Browning, P. & Rabren, K. (1997). Learner's workbook: Transition-in-action for youth and young adults with disabilities. Montgomery, AL: Wells Printing

Browning, P., & Rabren, K. (1997). Transition V and VI in Alabama: A profile of commitment. Auburn, AL: Rehabilitation and Special Education, Auburn University. Proceedings of the 5th and 6th annual statewide conference on transition.

Dunn, C., & Rabren, K. (1997). Preparation practices. In P. Browning (Ed.). Transition-in-action for youth and young adults with disabilities (pp. 173-206). Montgomery, AL: Wells Printing.

Dunn, C., & Rabren, K. (1996). Functional mathematics instruction to prepare students for adulthood [Special Issue]. LD Forum, 21(3), 34-40.

Rabren, K., & Darch, C. (1996). The strategic comprehension behavior of elementary students with disabilities: Students' and teachers' perspectives. Journal of Research and Development in Education, 29(3), 172-180.

Browning, P., Dunn, C., Rabren, K., & Whetstone, M. (1995). Post-school outcomes for students with disabilities: A U.S. synopsis. Issues in Special Education and Rehabilitation, 10, 31-37.

Browning, P., Whetstone, M., Rabren, K., & Dunn, C. (1995). An Alabama tracking system for youth with disabilities. Alabama Council for Exceptional Children Journal, 13, 1-7.

Browning, P., Dunn, C., Schumaker, L., & Rabren, K. (1994). Distance education: Another Auburn strategy for training transition personnel in Alabama. Alabama Journal of the Council for Exceptional Children, 11 (2), 32-37.

Darch, C.B., Rabren, K. & Dyas, J. (1991). Preparing LD teachers to work in rural settings: A direct instruction model. CASD Journal for Supervision and Curriculum Improvement, 5, 16-24.
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