James R. Patton

James R. Patton is an educational consultant and adjunct associate professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Virginia. A former high school biology teacher and elementary special education resource teacher, Patton’s professional interests include transition education, life-skills instruction, assessment, differentiated instruction, and accommodations for diverse learners.

Patton has authored and coauthored books and professional articles on special education, including IEPs for ELs: And Other Diverse Learners with John J. Hoover, Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings, Strategies for Teaching Learners with Special Needs, and Section 504 and Public Schools. He has also served on the national boards of several special education organizations, including the Council for Learning Disabilities and the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities.