Additional Appointments
Chair, Special Education, School Psychology, and Measurement & Statistics
Research Interests
Kristen Missall
My research focuses on child growth and development during the preschool and elementary school years. Broadly, my work encompasses three interconnected areas: early academic and social development and assessment, data-based decision making within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and school readiness and the transition to formal schooling. I am particularly interested in the development of early literacy, mathematics, and social skills in preschool-aged children, and in understanding how these foundational competencies contribute to positive school experiences and long-term academic success.
To support this work, I have secured more than $16 million in external funding from agencies including the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences, the Office of Special Education Programs, the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the National Science Foundation. My scholarly contributions include more than 70 peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, and book chapters, and I have delivered over 200 presentations to diverse audiences across four continents. I am especially committed to interdisciplinary and community-engaged research that creates meaningful opportunities for graduate student involvement, professional learning, and mentorship.
Medical Lake School District Grant
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