Dr. Bree Jimenez

02/08/2026

Sign up now! I am beyond excited to be able to share the great products, ideas (all backed my research conducted as part of our BEEs- Engineering for Students with Extensive Support Needs funded NSF project). So much fun to collaborate with the Museum of Science. Boston-YES team.

Explore how the YES curriculum can engage students with disabilities through inclusive strategies and adaptations.

12/20/2025

Pre Conference Sessions
Maximize your professional development! Consider adding a half day Pre-Conference Session to your registration. Dive deep into specific topics and gain specialized knowledge before or after the main conference days.
These are our Pre-Conference sessions:

-Advancing Research and Practice in General Curriculum Access for Students with ESN - Pamela Mims, Leah Wood, and colleagues

-Igniting Independence: Empowering Transition Success through UDL, HLPs, Evidence-Based Practices and AI tools - Staci Dojonovic & Tara Frazier

-Improving Staff Performance through Organizational Behavior Management - Amanda DiGangi & Sam DiGangi

-Making Abstract Mathematics Concrete - Emily Bouck & Sarah Cox.

We look forward to seeing in Long Beach!

12/07/2025

I am beyond excited.....https://daddcec.com/events/27th-international-conference-autism-intellectual-disability-developmental-disabilities

Meet the Keynote Speaker:
We are excited to announce that Dr. Diane Browder will join us at the DADD 2026 conference to reflect on the past 50 years of educating students with autism and developmental disabilities.

You don't want to miss it!
Register today in the link in our bio.

12/07/2025

We are looking forward to our PreCon session focused on Research and Practice for ESN!

Pre Conference Sessions
Maximize your professional development! Consider adding a half day Pre-Conference Session to your registration. Dive deep into specific topics and gain specialized knowledge before or after the main conference days.
These are our Pre-Conference sessions:

-Advancing Research and Practice in General Curriculum Access for Students with ESN - Pamela Mims, Leah Wood, and colleagues

-Igniting Independence: Empowering Transition Success through UDL, HLPs, Evidence-Based Practices and AI tools - Staci Dojonovic & Tara Frazier

-Improving Staff Performance through Organizational Behavior Management - Amanda DiGangi & Sam DiGangi

-Making Abstract Mathematics Concrete - Emily Bouck & Sarah Cox.

We look forward to seeing in Long Beach!

11/16/2025

You don't want to miss this one!

Join us in our next community chat!
Dr. Lyn Thompson will share with us strategies to understand, predict, prevent and respond with calm and compassion to challenging behaviors.

December 3rd @ 8 pm EST.

11/16/2025

Always a great time at CEC TED in KC!

Talking about how to support special educators teach Engineering Design lessons for their students

12/05/2024

Absolutely honored to have the privilege to talk w Lisa and Rebecca about STEM Education for Ss w Extensive Support Needs!

In this episode of Practical Access, hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines are joined by Dr. Bree Jimenez, a professor of special education and chair of the Department of Educational Psychology at Baylor School of Education. Dr. Jimenez dives into h...

07/28/2024

100%true story. Check out our research om Engineering for Ss w ESN
https://stemspecial-ed.com/

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Curious about who can learn STEM? 🚀 Our blog explores how STEM learning opportunities are for EVERYONE. Learn why inclusivity matters and how STEM can spark curiosity and innovation in ALL young children.
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07/28/2024

I am excited and honored to announce that on August 1st I will begin a new opportunity at Baylor University as the Dept Chair and Professor of Special Education in the Educational Psychology department of the School of Education. Can't wait!

06/10/2024

Super proud of this paper - and honored to work with these 2 ladies Drs. Leah Wood & Ginevra Courtade to put this together!

Answering questions and solving problems are critical skills that affect the quality of life for all people. The content areas of science and engineering traditionally and most directly address the p...

05/07/2024

Join me this summer in Birmingham for a great professional development opportunity - or please share with other educators! Virtual options available!!!

Join us for the 2024 Summer Symposium!