James Forgan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
College of Education
Special Education
Jupiter Campus | EC MC12 - 207G
James Forgan
James Forgan, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Special Education. He earned his doctorate degree from the University of Miami. Prior to this he taught elementary and middle school students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders in the Miami Dade County Schools. He was also a behavior specialist supporting teachers working with students with behavior disorders. At FAU he teaches undergraduate and graduate classes on assessment, language development, IEPs, collaboration, teaching methods, and reading. Dr. Forgan has written eleven books that are published by national publishers.
KEY WORDS: dyslexia; ADHD; executive functioning, dysgraphia, learning disabilities.
Courses and Syllabi
Dr. Forgan’s teaching draws from current research to practice. This allows students to understand and apply effective teaching practices. His courses contain a combination of lectures, discussions, videos, and case studies.
- EEX 4101 Language and Speech Disorders
- EEX 4112 Language Development and Intervention in Young Children
- EEX 4221 Assessment of Exceptional Individuals
- EEX 4066 Instructional Practices for Students with Mild Disabilities
- EEX 4070 Inclusive Education for General Educators
- EEX 4932 Developing Individual Education Programs
- EEX 4751 Collaboration with Professionals and Families
- EEX 5622 Collaboration and Consultation Skills of Educators
Honors and Awards
His book, Stressed Out! Solutions to Help Your Child Manage and Overcome Stress, was selected as the 2018 National Association Gifted Children Parent Caregiver Book of the Year.
Dr. Forgan received the 2015-2016 Northern Campus Exceptional Faculty Award for outstanding achievement and service to the northern campuses.
Publications
Balsamo, N., Forgan, J. W., & Miller, K. M. (2024). Parent’s quick start guide to dysgraphia. Routledge, NY.
Balsamo, N., Forgan, J. W., & Miller, K. M. (2023). Parent’s quick start guide to dyslexia. Routledge, NY.
Balsamo, N. & Forgan, J. W. (2022). Parent’s quick start guide to autism. Routledge, NY.
Forgan, J. W. & Richey, M. A. (2019). The ADHD empowerment guide: Identifying your child’s strengths and unlocking potential. Austin, TX: Prufrock Press.
Richey, M. A. & Forgan, J. W. (2017). Stressed out!: Solutions to help your child manage and overcome stress. Austin, TX: Prufrock Press.
Research
Dr. Forgan’s research interests are related to learning disabilities and identifying effective teaching practices to help struggling learners.
Service
Dr. Forgan’s service activities include service to the university, college and department through various committees. His public service has been as a former board member of a national men’s organization and private school for children with learning disabilities.