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Education

Columbia University, Teachers College

Ph.D. Special Education

Columbia University, Teachers College

M.E. Special Education

Long Island University

M.A. Psychology

State University College at Buffalo, N.Y.

B.A. Psychology

Bio

Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Mariano-Lapidus utilizes a Disability Studies perspective to investigate inclusion and policies and practices toward inclusive education. Prior to earning her Ph.D. from Columbia University, Dr. Mariano-Lapidus served as a classroom teacher for students with special educational needs for more than 10 years, and she continues to consult in schools and with families of students with disabilities. Dr. Mariano-Lapidus conducts research both nationally and internationally and has numerous publications related to policies and practices in inclusive education.

Articles

Braunsteiner, M.L. & Mariano-Lapidus, S 2017 Using the Index for Inclusion to measure attitudes and perceptions of inclusion in teacher and school building leader candidates in the United States and Austria International Journal of Inclusive Education
Braunsteiner, M & Mariano-Lapidus, S 2014 A perspective on inclusion: Challenges for the future Global Education Review 1 (1) 32-43 ISSN-2325-663X
Mariano-Lapidus, S. 2012 In Their Own Words: Novice Special Education Teachers' Experiences of Teaching with Students With Disabilities International Journal of Learning 18 1 - 32

Books

Mariano-Lapidus, S. & Braunsteiner, M.L. 2016 How to support teachers in inclusive settings. Experiencing the Index for Inclusion. (Erfahrungen mit dem Index für Inklusion) Weiterführende Schulen und Hochschulen auf dem Weg Vienna, Austria.
Mariano-Lapidus, S. 2014 Co-Teaching in the Diverse Classroom Special Educational Needs Aracne Editrice Rome,Italy . 10.4399/97888548745721
Mariano-Lapidus, S. 2007 How to make inclusion successful Supporting Inclusive Classrooms: A Resource In, D. Conner (Ed)

Professional Accomplishments

Awards

  • Fulbright Specialists Award 2012

Grants

  • Doris Duke Foundation Brooklyn Children’s Theater Building Bridges: Muslim Voices 2018

    Total Grant Award

    $79,000

Presentations

Mariano-Lapidus, S. Using MTSS to Provide Educational and Behavioral Support to students in the United States. February, 2019 Invited Speaker, University of Turku Turku, Finland
Mariano-Lapidus, S.: Student Support in the U.S. Educational System April, 2016 Invited Speaker, University of Turku Turku, Finland
Marinao-Lapidus, S. : Inclusion Through the Arts: Breaking Down Barriers June, 2019 Invited Speaker, 92nd St. Y Ny, NY
Mariano-Lapidus, S: Inclusive Action Roundtable May, 2015 International Week, University of Education of Upper Austria (Pädagogische Hochschule Oberösterreich) Linz, Austria
Mariano-Lapidus, S., : Listen Up! Understanding the Needs of Teachers in Diverse Classrooms May, 2015 Internation Education Week, University of Education of Lower Austria (Pädagogische Hochschule Niederosterreich) Baden, Austria
Contact Information
Room 4183 - BX
1200 Waters Place
Bronx
New York
10465
718-678-8217
slapidus@mercy.edu

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