Rosa Milagros Santos

Rosa Milagros Santos, Ph.D., is a professor of special education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where her work focuses on early childhood education, social-emotional development, disability, and family support. She earned a Ph.D. in special education from Utah State University and has contributed to research on young children’s social-emotional development, challenging behavior, trauma-informed care, and inclusive early intervention.

Santos is a contributor to Unpacking the Pyramid Model: A Practical Guide for Preschool Teachers and has coauthored scholarly publications including research on social stories, trauma-informed care, and young children with disabilities.