Educational Background

• PhD, Special education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• MA, Special education, University of Connecticut
• BS, Physical therapy, University of Connecticut

Teaching Profession
Courses regularly taught
• Educating students with severe disabilities
• Collaboration with families and staff
• Internship in special education

Current Research Interests
• Educational teams
• Educating students with severe disabilities

Selected Publications
• Rainforth, B. & Kugelmass, J. (Eds.) (2003). Curriculum and instruction for all learners: Blending systematic and constructivist approaches in inclusive elementary schools. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. http://www.brookespublishing.com/store/books/rainforth-6105/index.htm
• Rainforth, B. & York-Barr, J. (1997). Collaborative teams for students with severe disabilities: Integrating therapy and educational services. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. http://www.brookespublishing.com/store/books/rainforth-2916/index.htm
• Rainforth, B. (1997). Analysis of physical therapy practice acts: Implications for role release in educational settings. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 9(2), 54-61.

Selected Recognitions

Distinguished Teaching Professor, 2008
University and Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching, 2005-06