Department of Teaching and Learning

Linda L. Forbringer, Ph.D.

Professor

lforbri@siue.edu

Phone: (618) 650‑3493                      
Office: 1108 Founders Hall

About Dr. Forbringer

Linda L Forbringer Ph.D., is a Professor of Special Education in the School of Education, Health, and Human Behavior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Dr. Forbringer joined SIUE in 2003 after obtaining her Ph.D. in Educational Studies from Saint Louis University. She teaches courses in Special Education, including teaching classroom management and behavior supports, methods of teaching mathematics for students with disabilities, instructional methods for individuals with disabilities, and introduction to the exceptional child. Before coming to SIUE, Dr. Forbringer worked as a teacher/counselor, case manager, licensed professional counselor and administrator of a day treatment center for individuals with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities operated by the Positive Education Program in Cleveland, Ohio. She consults with school districts and presents on behavioral issues, mathematics strategies during tiered interventions, differentiating instruction and teacher preparation.

Research Profile

Dr. Forbringer’s recent research focuses on effective interventions for students who struggle with mathematics, especially in the areas of mathematical operations and solving word problems. Additional research interests include differentiating instruction, as well as helping pre-service and in-service teachers increase self-reflection and develop expertise in the use of effective intervention strategies.

Education:

• Ph.D. - Educational Studies - 2003, Saint Louis University                                                                                                Dissertation Title - Differentiating Instruction: Factors Affecting How Elementary Classroom Teachers Meet Individual Student Needs
• M.A. - Education - 1974, Allegheny College
• B.A. - English  - 1973, Allegheny College 

Publications:

• Forbringer, L. & Weber, W. (2021 – in press). RtI in math: Evidence-based interventions (2^nd). NY: Routledge.
• Forbringer, L. (2020). Do Your Classes Click? In Critical Explorations: Pre-Service and In-Service Teacher Education. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
• Forbringer, L. (2019). Special education. In Hupp, S. & Jewell, J. (Eds.), The encyclopedia of child & adolescent development.
• Forbringer, L. (2017). Using children’s literature to differentiate instruction in the mathematics classroom. In Thiesen, D. (Ed.), Exploring mathematics through literature, prekindergarten-grade 8. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. <1i>Forbringer, L. L., Hettinger, A., Reichert, E. (2016). Using the Picture Book Extra Yarn to Differentiate Math Instruction. Young Children, 71(2), 22-29.
• Forbringer, L. L. (2015). Do Your Classes Click? Interactive Remotes Foster Effective Pedagogy. In Niess, M.L., & Gillow-Wiles, H. (Ed.), Handbook of research on teacher education in the digital age, Vol. 1 (vol. 1, pp. 164-194). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
• Forbringer, L. L. & Fuchs, W. W. (2014). RtI in math: Evidence-based interventions for struggling students. NY: Routledge.
• Forbringer, L., & Johannpeter, K. (2011). The shattered mask: A red-flag carry-in interview. Reclaiming Children and Youth, 20(1), 54-58.
• Forbringer, L., & Fahsl, A. (2009). Differentiating instruction to help students master basic facts. In Mathematics for every student: Responding to diversity, grades pre-k – 5. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
• Forbringer, L. L. (2007). Using a mnemonic to develop effective incentive systems. TEACHING Exceptional Children Plus, 4(1) Article 6.
• Forbringer, L., & Fahsl, A. (2007). How one teacher used stations to differentiate instruction. Illinois Mathematics Teacher, 58(1), 31-38.
• Forbringer, L. (2004). Using children's literature to differentiate instruction in the mathematics classroom. Teaching Children Mathematics, (11)2, 82-97.