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Research output per year
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Areas of Scholarship
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
- Technology
- Special Education Teacher Retention
- Research Methodology
Professional Organizations
- Participates in the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) at the local, state, and national/international levels, including leadership roles as CEC president at the local and state level, and as the 2020 President of CEC International.
- Treasurer, International Council for Exceptional Children, 2023-2024
- Member, Phi Delta Kappa International
- Member, Kappa Delta Pi
- Member, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- Member, American Educational Research Association
Previous employer
Dr. Lesh has over 20 years of experience in a diverse range of positions:
- Several positions at the School District of Palm Beach County within the Exceptional Student Education field
- Served as a special education classroom teacher for students with emotional and behavioral disorders
- Served as a Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered System of Supports Professional Development Specialist
- Dean of students at the high school level
- Cross-cultural teaching at Barry University in their Caribbean/Bahamas cohorts, Church Teacher’s College in Mandeville, Jamaica, and urban K-12 settings in Florida, New Jersey, and Chicago.
- Adjunct roles at Lynn University and Barry University
Professional Qualifications, Certifications, and Licenses
- Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) Professional Developer, 2012-Present
Awards and Honors
- Recipient of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Teacher Education Division's Scholarship to CEC's Children and Youth Action Network Institute
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
Educational Leadership, M.S., Barry University
Educational Leadership and Special Education, Ph.D., Barry University
Special Education, B.S., Indiana University Bloomington
Research Interests
- educational leadership
- exceptional student education
- special education
- behavior modification
- MTSS
- RtI
- special education teacher retention
- Research methodology
- action research
Disciplines
- Educational Leadership
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
- Special Education Administration
- Special Education and Teaching
- Educational Methods
- Other Teacher Education and Professional Development
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AI-Assisted Academia: Unveiling Doctoral Students’ Perspectives on Dissertation in Practice Innovation
Lesh, J. J. & Lancaster, J. J., Dec 31 2024, In: Bulletin of Educational Studies. 3, 2, p. 113-126 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Generative AI: Is it a Game-Changer or the Wild Frontier for Special Education?
Lesh, J. J., Jun 10 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Keynote Address
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Maximizing Effective Technology Use in Teacher Preparation Programs Post-Pandemic
Kiser, B. E., Lesh, J. J. & Burlison, K. A., Mar 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Resilience in the Trenches: Forging Innovative Strategies for Wellness Among Special Educators
Lesh, J. J. & Stevens, A., Nov 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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So, You Want to Incorporate GenAI in Your ESE Department; Now What?
Lesh, J. J., Jun 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Keynote Address
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The Digital Renaissance in Education: Adapting Generative AI in Pre-Service Teacher and Provider Strategies
Lesh, J. J. & Lancaster, J. J., Nov 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Beyond Standard Measures: Crafting an Inclusive Evaluation Tool for Special Education Teachers in Self-Contained Settings
Thompson, K. & Lesh, J. J., Dec 31 2023, In: Bulletin of Educational Studies. 2, 2, p. 65-75 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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ChatGPT and Other Generative AI: A Game Changer for Special Education?
Lesh, J. J., Oct 5 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Keynote Address
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Council for Exceptional Children Leadership Panel
Lesh, J. J., May 2023Research output: Non-textual form › Presentation
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Implementing Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) in Higher Education
Lesh, J. J., Feb 15 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session