Pamela Brillante
Professor • Special Education, Professional Counseling and Disability Studies
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Dr. Brillante, an alumni of the William Paterson University College of Education, has had a long professional career as an early childhood special education public school educator and administrator, as well as a NJ state specialist in Early Childhood Special Education. Dr. Brillante was appointed by Governor Murphy to serve as a member of the NJ State Special Education Advisory Council as the representative of the higher education teacher preparation programs in the state.
Dr. Brillante continues to work with public schools across NJ to develop high quality inclusive early childhood programs and volunteer her time with Special Olympics NJ.
Professional Interests
Disability Studies
Inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Self-advocacy
IEP development
Degrees
Specialization
Disability Studies / Early Childhood Special Education
Licenses and Certifications
School Supervisor,
Preschool - Grade 3,
Teacher of the Handicapped,
Early Childhood Master Teacher,
Representative Publications
Casebook: Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8.;
Washington D.C; National Association for the Education of Young Children;
2023
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The Essentials of Supporting Young Children with Disabilities in the Classroom;
Washington, DC; National Association for the Education of Young Children;
2017
http://www.naeyc.org/books/essentials-supporting-children-disabilities
Universal Design for Learning for Early Childhood Education, 2nd edition ;
Wayne; Routledge;
2022
Every child belongs: Welcoming a child with a disability;
Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Equitable and Joyful Learning in Preschool. Washington, D.C.:. ; National Association for the Education of Young Children;
2023
Representative Presentations
Beyond the Pyramid Model: The role of Play Therapy in Early Childhood Programs
Come one, come all: The universally designed preschool classroom.
Proactive approaches to addressing challenging behaviors in children who are dual language learners
The Essentials: Supporting Young Children with Disabilities in the Classroom.
The power of Universal Design: Reaching every child in the classroom
Notable Courses Taught
Undergraduate Disability Studies
Rethinking (dis)Ability
Service Learning in Disability Studies
Identity and Justice
Disability in a Global Society
Capstone in Disability Studies
Undergraduate Special Education / Early Childhood Special Education
Practicum and Seminar Package A
Specially Designed Instruction
Adaptive and Assistive Tech in Early Childhood
Instructional Strategies in the Inclusive Classroom
Assessment and Planning in Inclusive Early Childhood
Strategies Diverse Learners and Learning
Pioneer Success Seminar
Graduate Special Education
Introduction to Special Education
Specially Designed Instruction
Educational Foundations in a Diverse Society
Standards Based Instructional Management
Managing Challenging Behavior
Collaboration with School, Home and Community
Special Education Graduate Practicum Seminar
The Universally Designed Inclusive Classroom
Demonstration Teaching of Diverse Learners
Special Education Law
Curriculum Design for All Learners
Current Issues in Special Education
Research in Special Education 1
Research in Special Education 2
