Jolenea B Ferro, Ph.D.

Professional Experience

2000 – Present

Associate Professor of Practice – University of Arizona, Department of Psychoeducational Studies – Special Education

Development of online MA program for Special Education. 6/2010 - present

Doctoral Leadership Grant - Teach graduate courses in special education and applied behavior analysis, supervise practica, and develop behavioral supports in school settings. Supervise doctoral students and dissertations. 8/06 - present

Grant Coordination for the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support in Arizona (PBISAz) initiative. Teach online courses in applied behavior analysis with emphasis on functional behavioral assessment, PBIS program development, training, technical assistance, and consultation with schools. 8/01 – 6/10.

Instructor – ED/B courses. 8/00 – 6/01

1999 – Present

Independent Consultation
PBIS training and technical assistance. 6/10 – present

Mental health observations, consultation, and training for Navajo Head Start. 10/08 - present.

Plan, develop and evaluate early childhood and intervention programs including Head Start, Even Start, and Prekindergarten. Follow-up planning for children with challenging behavior. 1999/2008