Dr. Preciado joined the School of Education (SOE) faculty in 2010. Dr. Preciado teaches courses in Special Education and Teacher Education at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Dr. Preciado’s research specializes in literacy development, with a focus on Latino English learners and struggling readers among elementary school age students. Moreover, Dr. Preciado’s research includes decreasing problem behaviors and increasing academic engagement and social skills competence among Latino English learners. Dr. Preciado received his Ph.D. in Special Education with an emphasis in positive behavioral intervention supports (PBIS) and literacy from the University of Oregon.