Matt Jameson
  • Program Coordinator- Severe Disabilities, Special Education
  • Honor Liaison , Special Education
  • Director of Undergraduate Studies , Special Education
  • Department Chair, Special Education
  • Director of Graduate Studies , Special Education
  • Professor, Special Education
801-585-3742

Publications

  • Kiuhara, S.A., & vin, J.R., Tolbert, M., O’Keefe, B., O'Neill, R., Jameson, J.M. (2023). Teaching argument writing in math class: challenges and solutions to improve the performance of 4th and 5th graders with disabilities. Reading and Writing. Published, 07/01/2023.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11145-023-10459-7
  • Coleman, O. F., & McDonnell, J. Jameson, J. M., Johnston, S. S., Farrell, M., & Malbica, A. M. (2023). The curricular content of individualized education program goals of students with a significant cognitive disability. ETADD. Published, 02/07/2023.
  • Jameson, J. M., Hicks, T., Lansey, K., Kurth, J. A., Jackson, L., Zagona, A. L., ... & Pace, J. (2022). Predicting the Frequency and Significance of Social Contacts Across Placements: A Bayesian Multilevel Model Analysis. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 47(4), 229-243. Published, 12/01/2022.
  • Zagona, A. L., Kurth, J. A., Lockman Turner, E., Pace, J., Shogren, K., Lansey, K., ... & Gerasimova, D. (2022). Ecobehavioral Analysis of the Experiences of Students with Complex Support Needs in Different Classroom Types. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 47(4), 209-228. Published, 12/01/2022.
  • Kurth, J. A., Lockman Turner, E., Gerasimova, D., Hicks, T. A., Zagona, A., Lansey, K., ... & Pace, J. R. (2022). An Investigation of IEP Quality Associated With Special Education Placement for Students With Complex Support Needs. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 47(4), 244-260. Published, 12/01/2022.
  • Jackson, L., Agran, M., Lansey, K. R., Baker, D., Matthews, S., Fitzpatrick, H., ... & Taub, D. (2022). Examination of Contextual Variables Across and Within Different Types of Placement for Elementary Students With Complex Support Needs. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 47(4), 191-208. Published, 12/01/2022.
  • Pennington, R., Ault, M., Courtade, G., Jameson, J.M., & Ruppar, A. (2022). High Leverage Practices and Students with Extensive Support Needs. CEC: Routledge. Published, 11/08/2022.
  • Jameson J.M. & Johnston, S. (2022). Using Intentional and Flexible Student Grouping. In Pennington, R., Ault, M., Courtade, G., Jameson, J.M., & Ruppar, A. (2022). High Leverage Practices and Students with Extensive Support Needs. CEC: Routledge. Published, 11/08/2022.
  • Lyndsey Conradi (2021). The inclusion of students with severe disabilities in SWPBIS: access to a tier 1 intervention. Education and Treatment of Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Published, 07/01/2021.
  • McDonell & Jameson, J.M., Bowman, J., Coleman, O.F., & Ryan, J. (2020). Assessment of generalization in single-case research studies focused on teaching core curriculum content to students with severe disabilities. Focus on Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Vol. 35(3), 143-152. Published, 03/04/2020.
    https://doi.org/10.1177/1088357620902500
  • Jameson & John McDonnell Tim Riesen Shamby Polychronis (2020). Embedded Instruction for students with intellectual disabilities in general education classrooms. (pp. 225). Prism Press. Published, 03/02/2020.
  • Jameson, J.M., & O’Neill, R., Ryan, J., & Fletcher, J. (2020). Positive Behavior Supports. Pearson. Published, 01/20/2020.
  • Jameson (2020). Embedded Instruction for Students with Intellectual Disabilities in General Education Classrooms . Prism. Published, 01/20/2020.
  • McDonnell, J.M. & Jameson, Bowman, Coleman, Ryan (2019). Assessment of generalization in single-case research studies focused on teaching core curriculum content to students with severe disabilities. Focus on Autism and other Developmental Disabilities. Accepted, 07/27/2019.
  • Jameson, J.M., Walker, R., Farrell, M., Ryan, J., McDonnell, J., Conradi, L. (2019). The impact of federal personnel preparation grants on special education teacher candidate recruitment into alternate pathways to licensure in rural and remote areas. Rural Special Education Quarterly. . Accepted, 07/27/2019.
  • Ryan, J., Jameson, J.M., Bowman, J., Coleman, O. (2019). Using an embedded inquiry based approach to teach social studies skills to students with intellectual disabilities. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Accepted, 01/20/2019.
  • Jameson, J.M., O’Neill, R., Ryan, J., & Fletcher, J. (In press) Positive Behavior Supports. In F. Brown, J. McDonnell, & M.E. Snell. Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities (9th Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Accepted, 12/31/2018.
  • Jameson, J.M., McDonnell, J., Riesen, T., Ploychronis, S. (In press). Embedded Instruction for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in General Education Classes. CEC-DADD: Prism Press. Accepted, 01/31/2018.
  • Conceico, A., Jameson, J.M., Riesen, T., & McDonnell, J. (2016). Urban and rural special education teachers' computer use and perceptions of self-efficacy. Rural Special Educaton Qurterly, 35(3),12-.19. Published, 09/01/2016.
  • Wehmeyer, M.L., Shogren, K.A., Kurth, J., Morningstar, M.E., Agran, M., Jackson, L., Jameson, J.M., McDonnell, J., & Ryndak, D. (2016). Inclusing students with extensive and purvasive support needs. In J.P. Bakken & F. Obiakor (Eds.), Advances in Special Education Volume 31: General and special education in an age of change. London, UK: Emerald Group Publishing. Published, 09/01/2016.
  • Butcher, K. & Jameson, J.M. (2016). Computer-based instruction within special education. In J.K. Luiselli and A.J. Fischer (Eds.) Computer-Assisted and Web-Based Innovations in Psychology, Special Education, and Health. Waltham, MA; Academic Press. Published, 12/21/2015.
  • Jameson, J. M., Riesen, T., Polychronis, S., Trader, B., Mizner, S., Martinis, J., & Hoyle, D. (2015). Guardianship and the potential of supported decision making with individuals with disabilities. Research & Practice For Persons With Severe Disabilities, 40(1), 36-51. Accepted, 03/07/2015.
  • Jameson, J.M., Bruhn, A., & Hawken, L. (2015). Innovation: Technology trends in functional behavioral assessment and intervention. In Crone, D., Hawken, L. & Horner, R. Building Positive Behavior Support Systems in Schools (3rd ed.). Guilford Press: New York, NY. Published, 01/01/2015.
  • McDonnell, J., Jameson, M. J., Riesen, T., & Polychronis, P. (2013). Embedded instruction in inclusive settings. In D. M. Browder, & F. Spooner (Eds), Language arts, math, and science for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes. Published, 06/01/2013.
  • Jameson, J. M. & Dawson, S. (2012). Instructors manual and online support materials: An Introduction to human exceptionality (12th Edition). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. . Accepted, 11/01/2012.
  • Jameson, J.M. (2012). Book review: Evidence based instructional strategies for transition. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 37, 3, 1-2. Published, 10/13/2012.
  • Jameson, J. M., Walker, R., Utley, K., & Maughan, R. (2012). A comparison of embedded total task instruction in teaching behavioral chains to massed one-on-one instruction for students with intellectual disabilities: Accessing general education settings and core academic content. Journal of Behavioral Modification, 36, 3, 320-340. Published, 05/05/2012.
  • Jameson, J.M., Thompson, V.A, Manuele, G., Smith, D., Egan, H., & Moore,T. (2011) Using an iTouch to teach core curriculum sight words: Efficacy and social validity. Journal of Special Education Technology, 27, 3, 37-58. Published, 04/29/2012.
  • Jameson, J. M., & McDonnell, J. (2010). Home and Community. In J. McDonnell & M. Hardman (Eds.). Successful transition programs: Pathways for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (pp. 203-217). Sage: Thousand Oaks, CA. Published, 01/01/2010.
  • Jameson, J. M., Matthews., P., Crockett, M., Collier., M., & Allred, T. (2010). Instructors manual and online support materials: An Introduction to human exceptionality (11th Edition). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Published, 01/01/2010.
  • Jameson, M. (In Press). Home and Community. In J. McDonnell Editor, M. Hardman Editor (Eds). Transition for students with significant disabilities. Published, 2008.

Research Keywords

  • Special Education
  • Rural Education
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Cognitive Disabiltiies
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

Presentations

  • Ryan, J., Courtade, B., Hutt, B,, Jameson. J.M., & Mimms, P. (2023). Navigating the Challenges of Special Education in Rural Schools: Strategies for School Leaders. Presentation: OCALI ONLINE 2023. Presentation, Presented, 11/16/2023.
  • Courtade, G., Mimms, P., Jameson, J.M., Butler, M, (2023). Leadership in Colleges of Education: Opportunities and Challenges. Presentation: American Council on Rural Special Education. Pittsburg, PA. Presentation, Presented, 03/10/2023.
  • Ryan, J., Jameson, J.M., & Kannarpin, M. (2023) A Survey of Rural Campus Leaders and Inclusion, Presentation, ACRES Annual Conference, March 8-10, Pittsburg, PA. Presentation, Presented, 03/09/2023.
  • TASH Research Symposium, Pre-conference event . Other, Presented, 12/07/2022.
  • Ryan, J., Jameson, J.M., & Coleman, O. (2022) Identifying Support Needs for Students with Severe Disabilities in Rural Settings, Presentation, ACRES Annual Conference, March 4-6, Myrtle Beach, SC. Presentation, Presented, 03/04/2022.
  • Farrell, M., Jameson, J. (2022). Barriers to community inclusion and competitive integrated employment as identified by service providers, professionals, advocates, and family members, Poster Presentation, Council for Exceptional Children Division on Autism & Developmental Disabilities Annual Conference, Clearwater, Florida,. Presentation, Presented, 01/21/2022.
  • Ryan, J., Bowman, J., Jameson, J.M. (2022). Teaching Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies to students with Extensive Support Needs, Presentation, CEC-DADD International Conference, January 20-22nd. Clearwater, Fl. Presentation, Presented, 01/21/2022.
  • Ryan, J., Jameson, J.M., Bowman, J., Coleman, O. (2020). Inquiry based social studies in inclusive classrooms. Poster, CEC-DADD Annual Conference. 2020, January 22-25th. Sarasota, Fl. Presentation, Presented, 01/24/2020.
  • Ryan, J., Jameson, J.M., Bowman, J., Coleman, O. (2020). Schoolwide positive behavior support as a mechanism for special education and educational leadership collaboration. Presentation, CEC-DADD Annual Conference. 2020, January 22-25th. Sarasota, Fl. Presentation, Presented, 01/23/2020.
  • Coleman, O., McDonnell, J.M., Jameson, J.M. (2020). The proportion of functional and disabilities who are approved to take the Utah alternate assessment, Presentation, CEC-DADD Annual Conference. 2020, January 22-25th. Sarasota, Fl. Presentation, Presented, 01/23/2020.
  • Agran, M., Kurth, J., Jameson, J.M., Zagona, A., Bowman, J. (2019). Factors influencing placement decisions for students with severe disabilities. Presentation, TASH Annual Conference. 2019, December 3-5th. Phoenix, Az. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 12/05/2019.
  • Coleman, O., McDonnell, J., Jameson, J. M., Ryan, J., Bowman, J., Conradi, L., & Eichelberger, C. (2019) General education curriculum or functional skills curriculum: which is most prevalent in individualized education plan (IEP) goals for students with significant cognitive disabilities? Poster Presentation, American Association on Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Annual Conference; 2019 June 24-27; St. Paul, Minnesota. Presentation, Presented, 06/25/2019.
  • Conradi, L. A., Jameson, J., Fischer, A., Farrell, M., Eichelberger, C., Coleman, O., Ryan, J., Bowman, J., McDonnell, J. (2019). Effects of the Good Behavior Game on Students with Severe Disabilities. Poster Presentation, American Association on Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Annual Conference; 2019 June 24-27; St. Paul, Minnesota. Presentation, Presented, 06/25/2019.
  • Conradi, L. A., Jameson, J., Fischer, A., Farrell, M., Eichelberger, C., Coleman, O., Ryan, J., Bowman, J., McDonnell, J. (2019). Effects of the Good Behavior Game on Students with Severe Disabilities. Presentation at the American Association on Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Annual Conference; 2019 June 24-27; St. Paul, Minnesota. Presentation, Presented, 06/25/2019.
  • Conradi, L. A., Jameson, J., Fischer, A., Farrell, M., Eichelberger, C., Coleman, O., Ryan, J., Bowman, J., McDonnell, J. (2019). Effects of the Good Behavior Game on Students with Severe Disabilities. Poster Presentation, American Association on Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Annual Conference; 2019 June 24-27; St. Paul, Minnesota. Presentation, Presented, 06/25/2019.
  • Jameson, J.M., Ryan, J., Coleman, O.F. (2019). Inclusion is… Invited pre-conference presentation, American Council on Rural Special Education Conference. Alexandria, Virginia. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 03/08/2019.
  • Ryan, J., Jameson, J.M., & Coleman, O.F. (2019). Sexual health education for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities: What’s next for research and practice? American Council on Rural Special Education Conference. Alexandria, Virginia. Presentation, Presented, 03/08/2019.
  • Jameson, J.M., McDonnell, J., Bowman, J., Ryan, J., & Coleman, O.F. (2019). Embedded instructional strategies to teach the core curriculum in inclusive classrooms. Presentation, Council for Exceptional Children, Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities: International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability, & Developmental Disability. Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. Presentation, Presented, 01/20/2019.
  • A Tale of Two Districts: Descriptive Analysis of Distance Education in Utah . Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 03/08/2018.
  • An examination of the social validity of an ecological assessment approach in rural and remote areas. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 01/25/2018.
  • Jameson, J.M. & Riesen, T., Polychronis, S. (December, 2016). Guardianship: Examinations of State Statutes. Presentation given at TASH: St. Louis, MO. Presentation, Presented, 12/07/2016.
  • Rude, H., Wienke, B., & Jameson, J.M. (March, 2016). Policy and Advocacy in Rural Special Education. Presentation given at ACRES: Las Vegas, Nevada. Presentation, Presented, 03/05/2016.
  • Jameson, J., Riesen, T. & Polychronis, S. (2015). Guardianship; Stories behind the data. Presentation given at TASH. Portland, OR. Presentation, Presented, 12/02/2015.
  • Jameson, J.M., Riesen, T., Polychronis, S., Mizner, S., Martinis, J., Trader, B. (2014). Rethinking guardianship. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 12/03/2014.
  • Polychronis, S. , Risen, T. & Jameson (2014). The potential for supported decision making with individuals with severe disabilities. Presentation, Presented, 12/03/2014.
  • Walker, R.M. & Jameson, J.M. (March, 2014). Use of an ecological approach as a program philosophy while training special education teachers in rural and remote areas. Presentation given at ACRES: Tuscan, Arizona. Presentation, Presented, 03/22/2014.
  • Jameson, J.M. & Reisen, T. (November, 2013). Computer use and perceptions of self-efficacy in pre-service special education teachers: A comparison of urban and rural teacher candidates. Presentation given at CEC-TED: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/08/2013.
  • Jameson, J.M. (January, 2013). Translating research into practice: Design, development and use of a functional assessment App. Presentation given at CEC-DADD: Kona, Hawaii. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 01/25/2013.
  • Jameson, J.M. (November, 2012). A comparison of embedded and traditional instruction to teach behavioral chains to students with significant disabilities. Poster presentation given at TASH: Long Beach, California. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 11/28/2012.
  • Jameson, J.M. (November, 2012). Peer tutors: What do the data say? given at the USOE Conference for Peer Tutors, Salt Lake City, UT. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/08/2012.
  • Jameson, J.M. (February, 2012). The Competing Behavior Model for Positive Behavioral Support :Evidence Base and a New Tool given at the USOE Conference for the Significant Disabilities, Salt Lake City, UT. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 02/11/2012.
  • Jameson, J.M. (November, 2011). Medium or message? A comparison of sight word acquisition using an iTouch and flashcards. Poster presentation given at TASH: Atlanta, Georgia. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 12/01/2011.
  • Jameson, J.M. (March, 2011). Going the distance to train and support special education teachers in rural and remote areas. A presentation given at ACRES: Albuquerque, New Mexico. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 03/17/2011.

Research Groups

  • Lyndsey Conradi, Graduate Student. Special Education: Severe. 05/05/2012 - 01/23/2013. Awards/Scholarships/Stipends: SAC Graduate School Travel Award Survey Support.
  • Ben Tillotson, Graduate Student. Special Education: Severe. 05/05/2012 - 01/23/2013. Awards/Scholarships/Stipends: SAC Graduate School Travel Award Survey Support.

Software Titles

  • FAO Observer Tool 1.1. FAO Observertool. IOS based functional assessment application hosted on the App store. Highlighted on various autism related webpages. Release Date: 04/19/2012. Inventors: J. Matt Jameson Rex Jameson. Distribution List: Available for free download on App store. Release Date: 01/15/2015. Inventors: J. Matt and Rex Jameson.
  • FAO Observertool. IOS based functional assessment application hosted on the App store. Highlighted on various autism related webpages. Release Date: 04/19/2012. Inventors: J. Matt Jameson Rex Jameson. Distribution List: Available for free download on App store.

Geographical Regions of Interest

  • Peru