Charlie Buckley

Associate Professor of Special Education

Special Education, Early Childhood, and Culturally/Linguistically Diverse Education

Bio

Dr. Buckley began her career as a speech and language pathologist upon completing a Master of Science in Communication Disorders at Colorado State University in 1989. She received a PhD in Special Education at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in 2015.

Degree

PhD in Special Education

University of Northern Colorado

MS in Communication Disorders

Colorado State University

BS in Communication Disorders

Colorado State University

Published Works

Ahrendt, S., Buckley, P., Canges, L. R. (2025). Creating Inclusive Learning Opportunities That Promote Reasoning and Problem Solving in Mathematics. (pp 51-59). Emerald Group Publishing 2025. https://books.google.com/books?id=mCZkEQAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&hl=en&source=newbks_fb#v=onepage&q&f=false
Buckley, P. (2022). Autism Spectrum Disorders: Case study of Joe. Pro-Ed Publishing,
Ahrendt, F. S., Buckley, C., Canges, L. R. . Creating inclusive learning opportunities that promote reasoning and problem solving in mathematics while attending to a Universal Design for Learning. ,
Buckley, C., Murza, K., Cassel, T. (2020). Perceptions of a Collaborative Professional Learning Program: Seeing the “Bigger Picture”. ASHA - Special Interest Group Perspectives, https://doi.org/10.1044/2019_PERSP-19-00041
Murza, A. K., Hahs-Vaughn, L. D., Buckley, C. P. (2019). Results of a Year Long Professional Learning Program for Special Educators and Related Service Providers. International Journal of Special Education, https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1237121
Mueller, T., Buckley, C. (2014). Fathers' Experience with the Special Education System: The Overlooked Voice. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 39 (2), 119-135. https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1177/1540796914544548.
Mueller, T., Buckley, C. (2013). The Odd Man Out: How Fathers Navigate the Special Education System. Remedial and Special Education, https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1177/0741932513513176
Buckley, C. (2007). Show Jo How to Make a Sandwich. Literary Architects,
Buckley, C. (2007). Show Jo How to Wash Your Hands. ,

Research Interests

Current research project focus on inclusive practices, collaboration and communication in educational settings. One project involves a state-wide training for educators supporting communicative engagement. The Social Communication and Engagement Triad (SCET) is a collaborative effort with the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and the University of Northern Colorado.

Teaching Interests

Dr. Buckley has worked with children, families, and educational teams, to improve access and meaningful engagement in every aspect of life. MSU Denver, her goal is tp prepare k-12 teachers to collaboratively meet the needs of all learners. Specific areas of interest include inclusive education, Autism Spectrum Disorders, students with significant support needs, augmentative and alternative communication, and educational technology.