My name is Tim Fox and I work as a Research Associate at the Center for Disablity and Community Inclusion at the University of Vermont. I have an M.Ed. in Education with an emphasis on educating students with intensive special education needs. I have been in special education for over 30 years and at the University of Vermont for the past 23 years.

I am currently full time on the Vermont State I-Team. Half time as the Coordinator of the I-Team and the other half of my time as an Educational Consultant in the Northwest Region of the state. As a part of my I-Team duties, I also coordinate the Intensive Special Education (ISE) Endorsement Program through the Vermont Higher Education Collaborative. Prior to this I spent five years working half time as the Technical Assistance and Training Coordinator of the Vermont Character Education Partnership Grant from the U. S. Department of Education.

I truely have had the best of both worlds! Part of my time spent supporting general educators to implement the Supportive Classroom curriculum and part of my time spent supporting special educators to educate our most disabled children and youth in general education settings.

I am available to work with schools on a variety of issues related to special education for students with severe disabilities, inclusion of all students in general education settings, the Supportive Classroom curriculum, positive behavioral supports for students with challenging behavior, systems change issues, or collaborative teaming. If you would like more information e-mail me at:

timothy.fox@uvm.edu.

Thanks for visiting, Tim

Williams, W., Fox, T., Fox, W., Roach, K., Prue, J., Farr, L. & Dillenbeck, A., (2001), The Supportive Classroom: A curriculum for creating safe and supportive classroom environments. Burlington, VT: University of Vermont, Center on Disability and Community Inclusion.

Hamilton, R., Welkowitz, J., deOliva Mandeville, S., Prue, J., & Fox, T. (1995). Prevention, teaching & responding: A planning team process for supporting students with emotional and behavioral difficulties in regular classrooms. Burlington, VT: University of Vermont, Center on Disability and Community Inclusion.

Topper, K,. Williams, W., Leo, K., Hamilton, R., & Fox, T. (1994). A positive approach to understanding and addressing challenging behaviors: Supporting educators and families to include students with emotional and behavioral difficulties in regular education. Burlington, VT: University of Vermont, Center on Disability and Community Inclusion.

Williams, W., Fox, T & Fox, W. (1989). Individual program design series for educating students with severe disabilities. Burlington, VT: University of Vermont, Center on Disability and Community Inclusion.

Williams, W., Fox, T., Thousand, J., and Fox, W. (1987). Homecoming: A model for educating all children in regular education environments in their local schools. Burlington, VT: University of Vermont, Center on Disability and Community Inclusion.

Klien, M.; Wultz, S.; Hall, M.; Waldo, L.; Carpenter, S.; Lathan, D.; Myers, S.; Fox, T.; and Marshall, A. (1981). Comprehensive Communication Curriculum Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas, Early Childhood Institute, Document Reprint Service.

Williams, W. & Fox, T. (Eds.). (1980). Minimum objective system for learners with severe handicaps: communication. Center on Disability and Community Inclusion Monograph Series, University of Vermont, 1(14).

Iverson, V., Fox, T., Bruno, C. & McFadden, C. (Sept 2006). Introduction to autism spectrum disorders. Workshops repeated in Burlington, Rutland, Springfield, Bennington, and St. Johnsbury, VT. Sponsored by the Vermont Department of Education.

Fox, T. (June, 2006). Building positive relationships. Vermont Camp GIZMO. Castleton State College, Castleton, VT.

Fox, T. (Aug. 30, Sept. 20 & Dec. 13, 2005). The supportive classroom. Three day workshop series. Ambrose School, Winchester, MA.

Fox, T. (Aug. 5, 2005). Building positive relationships. Vermont Camp GIZMO. Castleton State College, Castleton, VT.

Fox, T. (June 2005). Supportive classroom. Four day strand presented at the 2005 B.E.S.T. Institute. Sponsored by the Vermont State Department of Education. Killington, VT

Wood, M. & Fox, T. (March 2005). Teaching belonging, trust, respect, caring and responsibility through service learning projects. Presented at the 3rd Annual Closing the Gap Conference sponsored by the Vermont Institutes and the Vermont Department of Education. Lake Morey resort, Fairlee, VT.

Fox, T. (June 2004). Supportive classroom. Five day strand presented at the 2004 B.E.S.T. Institute. Sponsored by the Vermont State Department of Education. Killington, VT

Tate, K. & Fox, T. (March 2004). Building character in the Windsor Northwest Supervisory Union. Presented at the 2nd Annual Closing the Gap Conference sponsored by the Vermont Institutes and the Vermont Department of Education. Sheraton Conference Center, Burlington, VT.

Fox, T. (June 2003). Supportive classroom. Five day strand presented at the 2003 B.E.S.T. Institute. Sponsored by the Vermont State Department of Education. Killington, VT

Keogh, B., Iverson, G., and Fox, T. (2003). Systematic instruction in inclusive settings. Two day workshop sponsored by the Vermont State I-Team. Sheraton Hotel, Burlington, VT.

Fox, W. & Fox, T. (June 2002). Supportive classroom. Five day strand presented at the 2002 B.E.S.T. Institute. Sponsored by the Vermont State Department of Education. Killington, VT.

Fox, W. & Fox, T. (June 2001). Supportive classroom. Five day strand presented at the 2001 B.E.S.T. Institute. Sponsored by the Vermont State Department of Education. Killington, VT.

Fox, T. (2001). Positive approaches for addressing behavior challenges in schools. Workshop. Sponsored by the Grant Wood AEA. Cedar Rapids, IA.

Fox, T. (2000). Inclusive education. Half day workshop sponsored by Partners in Policy Making. Oklahoma City. OK.

Fox, T. (2000). Inclusive education and the IEP and School Advocacy. One day workshop sponsored by Partners in Policy Making. Oklahoma City, OK.

Fox, W. Fox, T., Prue, J., & Farr, L. (2000). Supportive Classroom. Five day strand presented at the 2000 B.E.S.T. Institute. Sponsored by the Vermont State Department of Education. Killington, VT

Fox, W. Fox, T., Prue, J., & Farr, L. (Nov 15, 16 & 17, 1999). Vermont Leadership Institute. Three day institute presented to 10 teams from California. Sacramento Hilton. Sacramento, CA.

Fox, W., Fox, T., Williams, W., Roach, K., Prue, J., Dullenback, A., and Farr, L. (1999). Safe and Supportive Classroom Research Institute. Three day training for participants in the Supportive Classroom Research Project. Inn at Essex, Essex, VT.

Fox, T. (1999). Inclusive education. 1/2 day workshop sponsored by Partners in Policy Making. Oklahoma City. OK.

Fox, T. (1999). Inclusive education and the IEP and School Advocacy. 1 day workshop sponsored by Partners in Policy Making. Oklahoma City, OK.

Fox, T. (1999). Inclusive education. 1 credit course through BSU. Idaho Falls High School, Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Fox, T. (1999). Positive Approaches to Behavioral Challenges. Midwest Inclusion Conference. Omaha, Nebraska.

Fox, T. & Prue, J. (1998). Strategies for Personalizing Instruction. Statewide Training. Capitol Plaza Hotel, Montpelier, VT

Fox, W., Fox, T., Leo, K, & Yuan, S, (1998). Vermont Leadership Institute. Four day institute presented to 10 teams from the Pacific Rim. Guam.

Fox, T. (1998). Positive approaches to understanding and addressing challenging behavior. Pre-conference Workshop. 1998 Colorado Inclusion Conference. Denver, CO.

Fox, T. (1998). Positive Approaches to understanding and addressing challenging behavior. Conference session. 1998 Colorado Inclusion Conference. Denver, CO.

Fox, T. and Roach, K. (1998). Creating personal learning plans. Session presented at the 1998 Inclusion Works Conference. Austin, Texas.

Fox, T. and Roach, K. (1998). Facilitating friendships and belonging. Session presented at the 1998 Inclusion Works Conference. Austin, Texas.

Fox, T., Leo, K., Prue, J. & Chodorkoff, B. (1997). Strategies for personalized instruction: Personal Learning Plans. Statewide training. Morrisville, VT.

Fox, T., Leo, K., Prue, J. & Chodorkoff, B. (1997). Strategies for personalized instruction: Personal Learning Plans. Statewide training. Rutland, VT.

Fox, W., Leo, K., Fox T. & Williams, W. (1997). Creating Caring Communities: Restructuring Schools to Accommodate All Children. Poster session. Pacific Rim Conference. Waikiki, Hawaii.

Fox, T. (1997). Developing empowering attitudes towards inclusion. Presented to the faculty of the Silver Lake Elementary School, Reno, NV..

Fox, T., Leo, K. & Yuan, S. (1997). Individual Student Support Teams: Developing plans for including students with intense needs within general education classrooms. The Vermont model. Three day institute presented to teams from the Austin Texas area. Sponsored by Region 13 Service Center and the UAP of Texas. Renaissance Hotel, Austin, Texas.

Fox, W & Leo, K. (1996). Personal learning plans & class meetings. Success Program. Rutland High School., Rutland, VT.

Fox, T., Leo, K., Williams, W., Prue, J., Burdett, C. & Chodorkoff, B. (1996). Personal learning plans for all students. Northwest Regional Workshop Series. Hampton Inn, Colchester, VT.

Fox, W, Fox, T., Leo, K., Williams, W., Lockyer, J., Christie, L. (1996). Including students in regular education using the Vermont Model for Systems Support. Vermont Leadership Institute. Presented to state teams from Texas (3), Connecticut, Nevada (2) and Idaho. November 1,2,3, & 4, 1996. Colchester, VT.

Fox. T. (1996). Including students with severe disabilities in regular classrooms: The Vermont model. Silver Lake Elementary School, Reno, NV.

Fox. T. (1996). Including students with severe disabilities in regular classrooms: The Vermont model. Fernley Middle School. Fernley, NV.

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Coordinator, State of Vermont Interdisciplinary Team for Intensive Special Education (State I-Team). Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. (Jan. 1, 2005 to present)

Northwest Regional Educational Specialist. State of Vermont Interdisciplinary Team for Intensive Special Education (State I-Team). Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. (Sept 1, 2006 to present )

Sub-contract Coordinator: Vermont Character Education Partnership. Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. (Nov.2000 to September 2006)

Northwest Regional Educational Specialist. State of Vermont Interdisciplinary Team for Intensive Special Education (State I-Team). Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. (Sept 30, 1998 to Jan. 1, 2005 )

Project Staff. Paraeducator Training Project. Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. (Nov. 2000 to June 2001)

Coordinator. Supportive Classroom Research Project. Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. (Nov. 1, 1998 to October 31, 1999)

Coordinator. Outreach: Serving Students With Severe Disabilities In General Education And Community Environments: Vermont Model for Systems Support. Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. (Oct. 1, 1996 to Sept. 30, 1999)

Coordinator. State-wide Systems Change Project: Improving the Quality of Education for Students with Sever Disabilities and Their Families within Regular Education Environments in Rural Vermont. Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. (Oct. 1, 1993 to April, 1, 1997)

Coordinator. Outreach - Serving Students with Severe Disabilities Within Integrated Environments: Vermont Model for Systems Support. Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. (Oct. 1, 1993 to September 31, 1996)

Coordinator. State-wide Systems Change: Vermont Model for State-wide Delivery of Quality Comprehensive Services to Children and Youth with Severe Disabilities in Integrated Public School Settings. Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. (Oct. 1, 1988 to Sept. 31, 1993)

Coordinator. University of Vermont Sub-contract. The School and Community Collaboration Project: Designing a comprehensive system of education and support for children with serious emotional disturbance and their families. Lamoille South Supervisory Union, Morrisville, Vermont (Oct. 1991 to April 1993).

Coordinator. Statewide Systems Change Project: Vermont Model for the State-wide Delivery of Quality Comprehensive Services to Children with Severe Disabilities. Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. (July 1985 to Sept. 31, 1988)

Inclusion Specialist. Homecoming: A Regional Program Resource Model to Place and Maintain Learners with Severely Disabilities within Their Rural Schools and Communities. St. Albans City School, St. Albans, Vermont. A subcontract administered through the Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. (November 1983 to July 1985)

Williams, W. & Fox, T. (1996). Planning for inclusion: A practical process. Teaching Exceptional Children. Vol. 28 No. 3. Spring 1996. p. 6-13.

Williams, W., Fox, T., Thousand, J., and Fox, W. (1990). Level of acceptance and implementation of best practices in the education of students with severe handicaps. Education and Treatment in Mental Retardation. Vol. 25, #2. pp. 120.

Fox, T. & Guess, D. (1980). Service delivery: The question of categories. In Wilcox, B. and York, R. (Eds.) Quality Education for the Severely Handicapped: The Federal Investment. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education, Division of Innovation and Development.

Fox, T. (1978). Rural service delivery models for low-incidence populations. In National Conference on Innovation in Education for Deaf-Blind Children and youth. U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Office of Education, Bureau of Education for the Handicapped.

Fox, W., Williams, W., and Fox, T. (1978). Program planning and development for the multi-handicapped in rural areas: Vermont's service delivery model. In Raymond, A. (Ed.) Special Education Leadership Series. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota.

I attended the California State University at Chico for my undergraduate degree and moved to Vermont in 1976 to attend the University of Vermont for my Masters degree in Intensive Special Education.

I met my wife Marcy in 1978 and we were married in 1979 while I was attending graduate school at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. We have two children, Ryan and Bethany. Ryan attends CVU High School and Bethany is at the University of Vermont.

Ryan and I have earned our 3rd degree black belts in Shaolin Kempo Karate from the Villari's Self Defence Studio in S. Burlington, VT under the direction of Master Laurie Shover. We started when he was 5 years old and have never looked back!

My other interests include working on my house (really a necessity more than a hobby), all things Mac (computer), hiking, camping and traveling (we took a road trip our west this past summer which was great!!).