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Fran Toomey

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Passionate about helping kids to be successful learners, especially kids who struggle with language, literacy, and learning problems. I have worked with students with both language problems and learning disabilities in both schools and clinical situations, As the original Director of the Graduate Level Special Education/Learning Disabilities Program at St. Michael's College, I designed and implemented a graduate program focused on preparing graduate students to work in schools to diagnose, assess and provide intervention for students with learning disabilities. I have continued during my career to work in schools as a researcher, observer, practicum supervisor, and resource for profes...

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