Dr. Heather Hayes Assistant Professor of Education
Education:
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado
M.S.Ed., University of Central Missouri
B.A., University of Kansas
712-707-7031
heather.hayes@nwciowa.edu
VPH 200G
Dr. Heather Hayes is an expert in special education, having served as a middle and high school special education teacher for seven years before pursuing both a master's degree and doctorate in the field. While earning her Ph.D. from the University of Northern Colorado, she served as a graduate research assistant, producing research on inclusive education, stakeholder partnerships, placement decisions and best practices.
Juried Publications
Agran, M., Jackson, L., Kurth, J., Ryndak, D., Burnette, K., Jameson, M., Zagona, A., Fitzpatrick, H., & Wehmeyer, M. (2020). Why aren’t students with severe disabilities being placed in the general education classrooms: Examining the relations among classroom placement, learner outcomes, and other factors. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 45(1), 4-13.
Jackson, L., Fitzpatrick, H., Alazemi, B., & Rude, H. (2018). Shifting gears: Reframing the international discussion about inclusive education. Journal International Special Needs Education, 21(2), 11-22.
Juried Presentations
Agran, M., Jackson, L., Fitzpatrick, H., Jameson, M., Lansey, K., Ryndak, D., Mathews, S., Baker, D. (2021, December). Contextual analysis of placement levels for students with severe disabilities. Presentation at the 2021 TASH Conference, Virtual.
Jackson, L., Kurth, J., Agran, M., Zagona, A., Ryndak, D., Jameson, M., & Fitzpatrick, H. (2020, December). Researching effects of opportunities associated with different school placements. Presentation at the 2020 TASH Conference, Virtual.
Osborne, E., & Fitzpatrick, H. (2020, December). Beyond the classroom: A transition framework of stakeholder partnerships beginning in early childhood for students with significant support needs. Presentation at the 2020 TASH Conference, Virtual.
Fitzpatrick, H., Osborne, E., & Suk, A. (2019, December). Stakeholder’s perceptions of best practices supporting the transition process for students with significant support needs. Presentation at the 2019 TASH Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Kurth, J., Lockman Turner, E., Zagona, A., Fitzpatrick, H., Burnette, K., & Siuty, M. (2019, December). Outcomes of inclusive education for students with significant cognitive disability. Presentation at the 2019 TASH Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Osborne, E., Fitzpatrick, H., & Suk, A. L. (2019, June). Making connections: The logic model. Presentation at the Division of International Special Education and Services. Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Suk, A. L., Osborne, E., & Fitzpatrick, H. (2019, June). Making connections: The partnership of stakeholders in the transition process of students with significant support needs. Presentation at the Division of International Special Education and Services. Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Jackson, L., & Fitzpatrick, H. (2018, November). Principles of practice and lessons learned in inclusive education: Three studies. Presentation at the 2018 TASH Conference, Portland, OR.
Fitzpatrick, H., Suk, A., & Osborne, E. (2018, October). Transition for youths with significant disabilities: Stakeholder’s perceptions of best practice supporting the transition process. Poster presentation at the 2018 Division on Career Development and Transition International Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA
Fitzpatrick, H. (2018, September). Twenty-five ways to increase communication opportunities in school settings for students with significant support needs. Presentation at the 36th annual Closing the Gap Conference, Prior Lake, MN.
Fitzpatrick, H. & Anderson, L. K. (2018, April). Using Universal Design for Learning to include students with significant support needs in inclusive settings. Presentation at the 2018 annual conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education, Salt Lake City, UT.
Adjunct Faculty, Morningside University, 2013-2022
Strategist II - ID Special Education Teacher, West Monona Community School, Onawa, Iowa, 2011-2015
Special Education Teacher, Blue Valley School District, Overland Park, Kansas, 2008-2011
TASH, 2015-Present
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), 2018-2020
American Council on Rural Special Education, 2018-2019
