Lindsey Kaler

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Written by Matt Lehrich

Assistant Professor, University at Albany

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Dr. Lindsey Kaler is an Assistant Professor of special education at the University at Albany in the School of Education (Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology). Her research interests center on the intersection of special education and education policy. More specifically, her research focuses on special education labor markets (e.g., paraeducators) and improving service delivery outcomes for students with disabilities.

Prior to her time at the University at Albany, Dr. Kaler was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Brown University's Annenberg Institute from 2024-2026. In May 2024, she graduated with a Ph.D. in special education from Boston University. Prior to her time at BU, she was a special education teacher in Washington, DC and Arlington, VA. Dr. Kaler received her B.A. and M.T. degrees from the University of Virginia.

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