Essential Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies (PDF)

Skills and Strategies for Teachers (Routledge, 2003); Meeting Special Needs in Mainstream Schools (2nd ed.) (David Fulton, 2000); Parental Involvement in Childhood Education: Building Effective School-Family Partnerships. (Springer, 2011); and Inclusive Special Education: Evidence-based Practices for Children with Special Needs and Disabilities. (Springer, 2014).







Deborah Greaves, EdS, EdD, is an educator with more than 30 years of experience at elementary, secondary, and tertiary levels. Upon completion of secondary school in Barbados, Dr. Greaves pursued studies at The University of Pittsburgh, receiving her first degree in Child and Adolescent Development, followed by studies in Language and Learning Disabilities at York University in Canada under a Canadian Commonwealth Fellowship award. Upon completion of a Master's degree, she returned to Barbados to serve as a Tutor at Erdiston College and did a two-year tenure of service at St. Gabriel's School and Codrington High School. Later returning to The United States, Dr. Greaves worked as a Teacher, Professional Development Trainer, and Special Education supervisor. During her tenure with two of the larger school districts in Atlanta, Georgia, her responsibilities encompassed classroom instruction, providing instructional support and coaching to teachers, and teacher mentoring and training. In her most recent position with DeKalb County Schools in Georgia, she provided support to multiple schools on matters pertaining to Special Education instruction, teacher training and legal compliance with Special Education mandates. During these tenures, Dr. Greaves completed her Doctoral degree in Education Leadership from The University of Georgia. Her research projects have included: Teaching students placed in second dialect classes: An analysis of teachers' perceptions of success (1998) and Data use practices at Newbury Charter: Using an action research approach to examine and inform practices (2018).







Dr. Greaves has presented training modules on Collaborative Coaching and Classroom Management, across Atlanta and notably at a National Staff Development Council Conference in Denver, Colorado. She served as a certified trainer for The Anti-Defamation League and has conducted presentations and training seminars with students, parents, and teachers across Atlanta on issues related to diversity in education, anti-bullying, and anti-hate practices in schools. Dr. Greaves currently works as an independent Education Consultant with interests in education policy development, teacher preparation, curriculum and instruction for diverse learners, and special education advocacy.