Michael Couvillon, Ph.D.

Professor of Education

Contact Information

Email: michael.couvillon@drake.edu
Phone: 515-271-4690
Address: 2702 Forest Ave. Des Moines, IA 50311

Office: Collier-Scripps Hall 130

Education

B.A.:  University of Nebraska-Kearney
M.Ed.:  University of North Texas
Ph.D.:  University of North Texas

Prior Positions

• Drake University – Des Moines, IA (Associate Professor of Education)
• Richardson Independent School District – Richardson, TX (Behavior Specialist)
• Region 10 Education Service Center – Dallas, TX (Behavior Specialist)
• Father Flanagan’s Boys Home – Omaha, NE (Teacher and Consultant)

Areas of Expertise

Emotional and behavioral disorders (E/BD), functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans, policy and standards on the use of time out seclusion, and juvenile justice.

Courses Taught

Introduction to Special Education, Introduction to Behavior Disorders and Learning Disabilities, Methods and Strategies for Exceptional Learners, Evidence Based Interventions for Students with Behavior Disorders and Learning Disabilities,  Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavioral Supports and Interventions, Characteristics of Students with Mild Disabilities, Consultation and In-Service Training, Professional Seminar in Special Education