Dr. Roger Pierangelo is a full-time Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education and Literacy at Long Island University. He has been an administrator of special education programs, served for 18 years as a permanent member of Committees on Special Education, has over 30 years of experience in the public school system as a general education classroom teacher and school psychologist, and a consultant to numerous private and public schools, PTA and SEPTA groups. Dr. Pierangelo has also been an evaluator for the New York State Office of Vocational and Rehabilitative Services and a director of a private clinic. He is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist, certified school psychologist, and a Board Certified Diplomate Fellow in Student and Adolescent Psychology and Forensic Psychology. Dr. Pierangelo is the President of the National Association of Special Education Teachers and an Executive Director of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals. Dr. Pierangelo also holds the office of Vice-President of The National Association of Parent/guardians with Students in Special Education (NAPCSE). Dr. Pierangelo earned his B.S. from St. John′s University, M.S. from Queens College, Professional Diploma from Queens College, Ph.D. from Yeshiva University, and Diplomate Fellow in Student and Adolescent Psychology and Forensic Psychology from the International College of Professional Psychology. Dr. Pierangelo is a member of the American Psychological Association, New York State Psychological Association, Nassau County Psychological Association, New York State Union of Teachers, and Phi Delta Kappa. He is the author of numerous books, including The Big Book of Special Education Resources, published by Corwin Press.
Dr. George A. Giuliani is a full-time Assistant Professor at Hofstra University′s School of Education and Allied Human Services in the Department of Counseling, Research, Special Education, and Rehabilitation. Dr. Giuliani earned his B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross, M.S. from St. John′s University, J.D. from City University Law School, and Psy.D. from Rutgers University, The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology. He earned Board Certification as a Diplomate Fellow in Student and Adolescent Psychology and Forensic Psychology from the International College of Professional Psychology. Dr. Giuliani is also a New York State licensed psychologist, certified school psychologist, and has an extensive private practice focusing on students with special needs. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, New York State Psychological Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, Suffolk County Psychological Association, Psi Chi, American Association of University Professors, and the Council for Exceptional Students. Dr. Giuliani is the President of The National Association of Parent/guardians with Students in Special Education (NAPCSE), Vice President of The National Association of Special Education Teachers and an Executive Director of the American Academy of Special Education Professional. He is a consultant for school districts and early studenthood agencies, and has provided numerous workshops for parent/guardians and teachers on a variety of special education and psychological topics. He is the author of numerous books, including The Special Education Yellow Pages, published by Corwin Press.
