Lori Meyer

Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education

Lori.Meyer@uvm.edu
(802) 656-1367
Lori Meyer
Lori.Meyer@uvm.edu
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Alma mater(s)
  • Ph.D. in Special Education from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Affiliated Department(s)

Department of Education

BIO

Lori Erbrederis Meyer is an Associate Professor who teaches in the Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education programs in the Department of Education at the University of Vermont.

Dr. Meyer’s research focuses on young children with disabilities and their families within the context of pre-kindergarten and early elementary experiences. Specifically, she is interested in contemporary classroom environments and processes used by administrators and teachers to meet the social-emotional needs of young children with delays or disabilities. 

As a former inclusive early childhood teacher, Dr. Meyer is dedicated to increasing the use of evidence-based/recommended practices in the field of early childhood intervention and translating research into practice.

Courses

  • Assessment in EI/ECSE; Curriculum in EI/ECSE
  • Early Childhood Practices: Birth–Age 6
  • Independent Study Birth: Grade 3
  • Internship: EI/ECSE
  • Introduction to Early Childhood Education
  • Problems in Education
  • Seminar in EI/ECSE

Publications

Google Scholar

Awards and Achievements

  • Outstanding Doctoral Student Medalist: Awarded by the Education Alumni Association annually to one University of Illinois, College of Education doctoral student graduate on the basis of outstanding scholarship, leadership, and service to the college, university, and community.
  • J. David Sexton Doctoral Student Award: Awarded by the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) annually to one DEC member and doctoral-level student who has made contributions to young children with special needs and their families through their efforts in research, higher education, publications, policy, and information dissemination.

Area(s) of expertise

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Disability and Inclusion
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Special Education

Bio

Lori Erbrederis Meyer is an Associate Professor who teaches in the Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education programs in the Department of Education at the University of Vermont.

Dr. Meyer’s research focuses on young children with disabilities and their families within the context of pre-kindergarten and early elementary experiences. Specifically, she is interested in contemporary classroom environments and processes used by administrators and teachers to meet the social-emotional needs of young children with delays or disabilities. 

As a former inclusive early childhood teacher, Dr. Meyer is dedicated to increasing the use of evidence-based/recommended practices in the field of early childhood intervention and translating research into practice.

Courses

  • Assessment in EI/ECSE; Curriculum in EI/ECSE
  • Early Childhood Practices: Birth–Age 6
  • Independent Study Birth: Grade 3
  • Internship: EI/ECSE
  • Introduction to Early Childhood Education
  • Problems in Education
  • Seminar in EI/ECSE

Publications

Google Scholar

Awards and Achievements

  • Outstanding Doctoral Student Medalist: Awarded by the Education Alumni Association annually to one University of Illinois, College of Education doctoral student graduate on the basis of outstanding scholarship, leadership, and service to the college, university, and community.
  • J. David Sexton Doctoral Student Award: Awarded by the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) annually to one DEC member and doctoral-level student who has made contributions to young children with special needs and their families through their efforts in research, higher education, publications, policy, and information dissemination.

Areas of Expertise

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Disability and Inclusion
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Special Education