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Stephen Cochrane, Ph.D.

San Diego Coordinator, Associate Professor of Special Education		 Phone: (858) 414-0634
Email: scochrane@apu.edu

Education

Ph.D. - Education, Capella University
M.A. - Special Education, Point Loma Nazarene University
B.A. - Literature, Point Loma Nazarene University
Credentials/CertificationsBusiness Leadership Skills Certificate (Cornell University, 2007)
Financial Management for Making Business Decisions Certificate (Cornell University, 2007)
Business Leadership Skills Certificate (Cornell University, 2007)
Educational Specialist Teaching Credential (Mild/Moderate Disabilities). California
Resource Specialist Credential. California
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. California
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. California
Supplemental Single Subject Credential. (Language Arts). California

Expertise

  • Assistive Technology

Courses Taught

SPED 509 – Technology in Special Education
SPED 530 – Introduction to Individual Differences and Strengths-based Education
SPED 531 – Tests, Measurements, and Instructional Planning
SPED 535 – Counseling, Collaboration, and Consultation
SPED 538 – Special Education Issues: Mild to Moderate Disabilities
SPED 540 – Rtl/Brain-based Teaching and Learning: Math Disorders
SPED 547 – Implementation of Special Education Legislation

Professional/Scholarly Presentations

Presentations
FAPE: From access to outcome. Coalition of parent advocates and attorneys.

Special Education Law and Advocacy. National Association of Christian Special Educators.

Cochrane, S. (2005) Conflict between parent-advocates and school districts. (Doctoral dissertation, Capella University, 2005). University of Michigan Archive.

Special Interests and Activities
Hiking, basketball, tennis, body boarding, skiing

Office Hours

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 3-6:30 p.m.

Office Location

San Diego Regional Center
5353 Mission Center Rd. #300
San Diego, CA 92108