Katie M. Miller, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
College of Education
Special Education
Boca Raton Campus | ED 47 – 425
Katie Miller
Katie M. Miller, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Florida Atlantic University's Boca Raton campus. She earned her doctorate in Exceptional Student Education from the University of Central Florida. Dr. Miller teaches courses on assistive technology, literacy interventions, special education instructional methods, and metacognitive strategies.
Originally from Buffalo, New York, Dr. Miller completed her undergraduate and graduate studies in Childhood Education (grades 1-6) and Special Education (grades 1-6) at Daemen University in Amherst, NY. She has worked as a special educator in elementary schools across Florida, specifically in Lee and Osceola counties.
Key Words: literacy interventions, special education teacher preparation, writing instruction, assistive technology, learning disabilities
Research Interests
Dr. Miller’s work centers on evidence-based writing interventions aimed at improving outcomes for students with disabilities. She has a particular focus on Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) in writing. Her research also emphasizes teacher education and professional development, especially in identifying best practices that enhance the effectiveness of special education teachers in inclusive classroom settings.
Selected Publications
- Flanagan, S.M., Miller, K. M., & Lee, J.Y. (2024). Special education teachers’ writing instructional practices. Reading and Writing Quarterly, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/10573569.2024.2413992
- Fisher, K., & Miller, K. M. (2021). Legislative advocacy for special educators. Teaching Exceptional Children, 53(3), 244-252. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040059920970988
- Hashey, A., Miller, K. M., & Foxworth, L. (2020). Combining universal design for learning and self-regulated strategy development to bolster writing instruction. Intervention in School and Clinic, 56(1), 22-28. https://doi.org/10.1177/1053451220910733
- Miller, K. M., & Little, M. (2017). Examining the effects of self-regulated strategy development in combination with video self-modeling on writing by third grade students with learning disabilities. Exceptionality, 26(3), 1-25. https://doi.org/10.1080/09362835.2017.1283622
Courses and Syllabi
As an educator, my primary goal is to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment where students can thrive. I believe that effective teaching involves not only imparting knowledge but also modeling best instructional practices, ensuring that research is seamlessly integrated into practice, and leveraging technology to enhance learning.
Current courses:
- EEX 4070: Inclusive Education for General Educators
- EEX 4250: Reading Instruction for Special Education
- EEX 4763: Special Education Technology
- EEX 6292: Literacy Intervention and Remediation
- EEX 6480: Instructional Design for Special Education
Service
Since 2014, I have actively contributed to various committees and initiatives within my department, college, and university. My roles include serving on the Department Reading Endorsement Committee, advising the Student Council for Exceptional Children FAU Chapter, and co-administering the ESE Facebook page. I have also been involved in planning significant events like the Education for Advocacy Event, which highlighted the importance of political advocacy and attracted notable speakers and wide attention.
At the college level, I have served as Secretary and Archivist for the FAU Faculty Assembly for the College of Education and represented the ESE department in the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee and the AACTE NIC Special Interest Group.
Professionally, I am an active member of the Council for Exceptional Children and the Council for Learning Disabilities, contributing to various committees and reviewing conference proposals. Additionally, I serve on the editorial boards of several journals such as Intervention in School and Clinic, and review grants for the U.S. Department of Education.
Grant Activities
Dr. Miller has been actively involved in numerous grants funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the Office of Special Education Programs, and the Institute of Educational Sciences (IES). Throughout her career, she has served in various capacities, including project assistant, consultant, project evaluator, and collaborator. Her current interests lie in teacher preparation grants and initiatives aimed at developing best practices for writing instruction and intervention. Dr. Miller is also interested in finding ways to support the community through literacy initiatives that support community efforts.
Research Interests
My research focuses on evidence-based practices in literacy interventions aimed at improving outcomes for students with disabilities. I'm interested in ways to provide professional development to increase teacher self-efficacy in inclusive settings.
Research Interest Keywords
Writing Instruction, Reading Instruction, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Teacher Education, Professional Development, Literacy Interventions, Learning Disabilities
Research Methods Keywords
Single Case Design, Quantitative Methods, Survey Methodology, Action Research
Software Used in Your Research
SPSS, Qualtrics