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David H. Allsopp, Ph. D., is Professor of Special Education in the College of Education, University of South Florida. He is also faculty in the Teacher Education Doctoral Program. Dr. Allsopp has taught at the undergraduate, master?s, and doctoral levels and his scholarship revolves around effective instructional practices for students with high-incidence exceptionalities (e.g., Specific Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Social-emotional/Behavior Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder) and other struggling learners who have not been identified with exceptional needs. Much of his work in this area has been related to mathematics and content-based individualized strategy instruction. Another area of research emphasis for David is Teacher Education, particularly as it relates to preparing teachers (at the pre-service and in-service levels) to address the needs of students at risk of school failure. David?s scholarship has been published widely in peer-reviewed journals, co-authored books, book chapters, policy papers, and technology-related professional development resources. David served as David C. Anchin Endowed Chair for Education Innovation, Director of the David C. Anchin Center, and Assistant Dean for Educator Preparation and Partnerships in USF?s College of Education. David currently serves on the Professional Advisory Board for the Learning Disabilities Association of America.