Constance F. Lyttle, Ph.D., J.D.
Associate Clinical Professor

Program(s) Association(s):

• B.S., BS in Education, BS/MS in Education
• M.S., MSSI, Masters of Science in Special Education
• Doctoral Ed. D. & Ph.D.
• Certification All Teaching Certs
• Certificate Autism Spectrum Disorders & Special Education Leadership

Education:

• J.D., Duquesne University
• Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
• M.A., Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
• B.S.Ed., Ohio State University

Certifications:

• Teaching the Visually Impaired (K-12)
• Speech Communications (Secondary)
• Theater Education (Secondary)
• Special Education (K-12)

Areas of Expertise:

• Legal Rights of Gifted and Talented Children and Children with Disabilities
• Inclusive Education of Exceptional Children
• Positive Communication and Collaboration among Educators, Service Providers and Families with Exceptional Children
• Special Education Mediation
• Special Education IEP/IFSP Facilitation
• Resolution Session Facilitation

Professional Experience:

• Drexel University, Goodwin College of Professional Studies, School of Education
  Associate Clinical Professor of Special Education
• Drexel University, Goodwin College of Professional Studies, School of Education
  Special Education Adjunct Faculty Liaison
• Drexel University, Goodwin College of Professional Studies, School of Education
  Faculty Advisor, Drexel Student Council for Exceptional Children (DSCEC)
• The Penn State University World Campus
  Faculty – EPIC - Special Education Law and Policy
• Special Education Law Solutions
  Owner, Co-Founder
• The Law Firm of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart (now K&L Gates)
  Attorney
• Duquesne University
  Associate Professor of Special Education (tenured)
• Learning Disabilities Consultant Resource Teacher
• Brevard County, Director of Program for Adults with Visual Impairments
• Pennsylvania State Department of Education Office for Dispute Resolution (1989–present)
  Special Education Hearing Officer, Special Education Appeals Panel Review Officer,
  Special Education Mediator, IEP/IFSP Facilitator and Resolution Session Facilitator

Research Interests:

• Positive Communication and Collaboration among Educators, Service Providers and Families of Exceptional Children
• Legal Rights of Exceptional Children
• Alternative and Early Dispute Resolution in Special Education
• Diversity in Education
• Special Education Transition Services under IDEA