College of Education and Human Development - George Mason University
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Graduate School of Education - George Mason University

Our Graduate School of Education is the alma mater for one third of teachers and administrators in Northern Virginia’s world-class school systems. Each year, more than 3,000 graduate students enroll in our innovative academic programs, which include advanced study for teachers and school leaders, instructional design and technology, and a renowned PhD in Education program that is among the largest in the country.

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School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism - George Mason University

The School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism (SRHT) offers exciting, career-ready majors in dynamic fields such as athletic training, tourism and events management, health and physical education, kinesiology, sport management, and recreation management. SRHT features renowned faculty, cutting-edge research, six laboratories and centers, and a diverse student body of more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students each year. Each major requires one or more internship or clinical experiences, ensuring that students graduate not just with a transcript but with a resume that demonstrates their professional aptitude and skills.

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Areas of Study

How will YOU make an impact?

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Our Philosophy

At George Mason University, our aim is not to be the best university in the world, but the best university for the world. We accept our responsibility to serve others, to help our students succeed, to enrich the life of our community, and to contribute to solving some of the most complex problems of our time.

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About CEHD

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) inspires undergraduate and graduate students to promote learning and development across the life span. Innovative, inclusive, and cutting-edge, the college and its two schools prepare professionals who improve lives and make a difference for our community and for the world.

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Students

One of the goals of the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is to provide all students with personalized, high-quality experiential learning opportunities, both regionally and globally with multiple pathways and delivery formats that will enable all graduates to pursue meaningful lives and successful careers.

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Research of Consequence
Research

The college’s innovative research and pace of performance has resulted in a research portfolio that has grown dramatically compared to peer institutions, with annual expenditures exceeding $16 million annually. This research of consequence, undertaken by faculty in both schools, advances knowledge in the learning and developmental sciences, benefiting the greater community in Virginia and beyond.

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Contact Information

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Phone: (703) 993-4496
Fax: (703) 993-4497
Email: mklei1 (@gmu.edu)

George Mason University
Fairfax Campus
Krug Hall 112A
4400 University Dr.
MS 1F2
Fairfax, VA 22030

Profile

 

 

Kay Klein is the Assistant Director for the Virginia Department of Education Training and Technical Assistance Center(T/TAC): Region 4. She believes teachers, administrators, and families share a common goal to improve academic outcomes. Building a trusting relationship is the foundational skill for teachers to move students to learn.  Her areas of interest are Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports(PBIS)  and integrating multi-tiered systems of support. Kay received her B.A. in Special Education from Furman University and her M.Ed. in Education from Marymount University with endorsements in learning and emotional disabilities. Prior to working at T/TAC, Kay was a behavioral consultant for the Intensive Behavior Management Project for the Department of Mental Health and Hygiene in Maryland, worked  for the Arlington Community Services Board and Arlington County Public Schools. She began her career as at the Northern Virginia Training Center as a member of the behavioral support team designing and implementing behavior support plans for students with severe challenging behavior. 

Research Interests

 

  • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
  • Integrating Multi-tiered Systems of Support
  • Coaching to support division and schools to design equitable learning environments

Recent Publications

  • An Introduction to Effective Schoolwide Discipline in Virginia, Virginia Department of Education Publication,2005
  • Functional Behavior Assessment, Virginia Department of Education Publication, 2005
  • Effective Schoolwide Discipline Training Manual 2006, 2007
  • A Call to Action: Parent and caregiver Focus Group Findings about Special Education Services for Students with Emotional Disabilities. Summit on Better Serving Students with Emotional Disabilities. August/2010

 

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