Jolenea B Ferro, Ph.D.

Biographical Sketch

Jolenea Ferro is Adjunct Associate Professor in the Special Education Program at the University of Arizona. She specializes in behavior analysis, positive behavior support, early childhood special education, and behavioral disorders. Her research focuses on functional assessment, school-wide positive behavior support, curriculum, and early intervention.

Dr. Ferro earned her Ph.D. in special education at the University of Florida. She conducted research on positive behavior support at the Research and Training Center for Positive Behavior Support in Tampa, Florida before arriving at the University of Arizona.

Dr. Ferro is currently project director for the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports of Arizona grant, which provides training and technical assistance on positive behavior support and implementation of school-wide systems of support to elementary, middle, and high schools in the southern area of the state. She also co-directs (with Dr. John Umbreit) the Behavioral Support Specialist training program.