Sharon Jones, M.Ed.

Program Specialist - Assistive Technology, Autism & Early Childhood
VDOE’s Training & Technical Assistance Center
Virginia Commonwealth University
10 E. Franklin St., Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23284-3081
804-827-1398 | scjones@vcu.edu

Sharon’s primary areas of interest include infant intervention and early childhood special education with an emphasis on involving families in educational programs. Other areas of interest include integrating assistive technology in the lives of children and adolescents with disabilities, and working with children and adolescents with autism and their families. Through the Training and Technical Assistance Center, she provides consultation, training and long range planning to professionals working with students with disabilities and their families.

Education

M.Ed., Virginia Commonwealth University (Early Childhood Special Education – 1984)
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University (Special Education – 1978)

Professional Experiences

Program Specialist, Training and Technical Assistance Center at VCU (1996 – present)
Adjunct Faculty, VCU in Special Education (1993 – 2001)
Coordinator, Early Childhood Special Education Technical Assistance Center at VCU (1995-96)
Project Assistant, Early Childhood Special Education Technical Assistance Center at VCU (1991-95)
Infant Development Specialist, Crater District Infant Intervention Program (1987-91)
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Chesterfield County Public Schools (1981-1986)
Special Education Teacher/Vocational Trainer, Chesterfield County Public School (1978-1981)

Current Professional & Academic Association Memberships

Council for Exceptional Children, Division for Early Childhood
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Association for Virginia Infant Intervention Programs
Autism Society of Virginia, Central Virginia Chapter

Publications

Numerous local, state and national presentations in topic areas such as: assistive technology, autism, structured teaching, using visual strategies for communication, effective practices in early intervention, involving families in educational programs, assessment in early intervention, supporting children with multiple disabilities, and positive behavior supports.