Sean Austin, PhD

Dr. Sean Austin is a Research Associate working at the University of Oregon with expertise in positive behavioral supports, professional development, and implementation science. Dr. Austin is a project coordinator for NIH-funded randomized controlled trial of the Nese Lab’s ISLA, a junior methodologist for NCER-funded Project ReACT, and as evaluation coordinator for the OSEP-funded National TA Center on PBIS. He is also conducting research on substance misuse and works on the Oregon Department of Education’s Strengthening Mental Health in Education Initiative 2.0 to assess local school districts’ connection with behavioral health supports. Dr. Austin has five years of experience as school psychologist in K-12 settings supporting primarily students with emotional and behavioral disorders receiving special education services. In this role, he regularly conducted functional behavior assessments, co-developed behavior intervention plans with IEP teams, and coached teachers, classroom support personnel, and parents on implementation of those plans. Additionally, Dr. Austin has served as a school-level coach and regional trainer on universal positive behavioral support practices.

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