Meet Jose Blackorby, a seasoned expert in the field of special education. With a Ph.D. in Mild Disability from the University of Washington and a Bachelor's degree from Colgate University under his belt, Blackorby is equipped with an impressive academic background. He has held various academic roles, including a former lecturer at Harvard University Graduate School of Education, and adjunct faculty at San Francisco State University. Blackorby serves as the Senior Director of Research and Development at CAST, Inc., a nonprofit education research and development organization. He also previously served as the Center Director at SRI International. Blackorby's expertise in special education has been instrumental in enabling him to spearhead various research projects in the field.