Morris Council, III Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Assistant Department Chair
678-839-6121
mcouncil@westga .edu
Education Annex - Room 244
Morris Council III holds a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis. His research, teaching, and service are conducted through a paradigm of equity and access. His research agenda focuses on instructional interventions for improving academic outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) individuals diagnosed with high incidence disabilities.
- PhD, Special Education, The Ohio State University, 2016
- SPED-3714 (Behavior & Classroom Mgmt)
- SPED-3715 (The Incl Classrm: Diff Inst)
- SPED-3750 (Diverse Experieces Practicum)
- SPED-6500 (Dyslexia: Meth & Instr Strateg)
- SPED-6715 (Char of Learners: Mild Disablt)
- SPED-6792 (Practicum I: Special Education)
- SPED-7729 (Special Education Law)
- SPED-8771 (Curriculum Design & Implement)
- SPED-8784 (Research Seminar)
- SPED-8795 (Comp Exam for EDS: Spec. Ed.)
Fall 2024 Sections
- SPED-6500 (Dyslexia: Meth & Instr Strateg) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-6500 (Dyslexia: Meth & Instr Strateg) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-6715 (Char of Learners: Mild Disablt) Section: E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-6715 (Char of Learners: Mild Disablt) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-6715 (Char of Learners: Mild Disablt) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-7729 (Special Education Law) Section: E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-7729 (Special Education Law) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-7729 (Special Education Law) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-8795 (Comp Exam for EDS: Spec. Ed.) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-8795 (Comp Exam for EDS: Spec. Ed.) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-8795 (Comp Exam for EDS: Spec. Ed.) Section: E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-8795 (Comp Exam for EDS: Spec. Ed.) Section: E04 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2024 Sections
- SPED-6500 (Dyslexia: Meth & Instr Strateg) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-7729 (Special Education Law) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-7729 (Special Education Law) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-8795 (Comp Exam for EDS: Spec. Ed.) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-8795 (Comp Exam for EDS: Spec. Ed.) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-8795 (Comp Exam for EDS: Spec. Ed.) Section: E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-8795 (Comp Exam for EDS: Spec. Ed.) Section: E04 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2024 Sections
- SPED-6500 (Dyslexia: Meth & Instr Strateg) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-6792 (Practicum I: Special Education) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-6792 (Practicum I: Special Education) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-7729 (Special Education Law) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-7729 (Special Education Law) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-8771 (Curriculum Design & Implement) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-8771 (Curriculum Design & Implement) Section: E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-8771 (Curriculum Design & Implement) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-8795 (Comp Exam for EDS: Spec. Ed.) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2023 Sections
- SPED-3715 (The Incl Classrm: Diff Inst) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-3750 (Diverse Experiences Practicum) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-8795 (Comp Exam for EDS: Spec. Ed.) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2023 Sections
- SPED-6500 (Dyslexia: Meth & Instr Strateg) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-6500 (Dyslexia: Meth & Instr Strateg) Section: E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-8784 (Research Seminar) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-8795 (Comp Exam for EDS: Spec. Ed.) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2023 Sections
- SPED-6500 (Dyslexia: Meth & Instr Strateg) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-7729 (Special Education Law) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2022 Sections
- SPED-3715 (The Incl Classrm: Diff Inst) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-3715 (The Incl Classrm: Diff Inst) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-3750 (Diverse Experiences Practicum) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2022 Sections
- SPED-3714 (Behavior & Classroom Mgmt) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-6500 (Dyslexia: Meth & Instr Strateg) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-6500 (Dyslexia: Meth & Instr Strateg) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2022 Sections
- SPED-3714 (Behavior & Classroom Mgmt) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-7729 (Special Education Law) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-7729 (Special Education Law) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2021 Sections
- SPED-3715 (The Incl Classrm: Diff Inst) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-3750 (Diverse Experiences Practicum) Section: 02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2021 Sections
- SPED-3714 (Behavior & Classroom Mgmt) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-3715 (The Incl Classrm: Diff Inst) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2021 Sections
- SPED-3714 (Behavior & Classroom Mgmt) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-7729 (Special Education Law) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2020 Sections
- SPED-3714 (Behavior & Classroom Mgmt) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-3715 (The Incl Classrm: Diff Inst) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
- SPED-3750 (Diverse Experieces Practicum) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Yurick, A., Council III, M., Telesman, A., Musti-Rao, S., Gardner III, R., G., & Cartledge. (2024). On the science of reading: How social justice, behavior analysis, and literacy instruction converge. Behavior and Social Issues, DOI: 10.1007/s42822-023-001
Griffin, R. A., Council III, M., Ogletree, T. W., Allen, J. K., & Scullin, B. L. (2020). Building writing identities: Integrating explicit strategies with authentic writing experiences to engage at-promise writers. Teaching/Writing: The Journal of Writing
Council III, M., Gardner III, R., Cartledge, G., & Telesman, A. (2019). Improving reading within an urban elementary school: Computerized intervention and paraprofessional factors. Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 63
Barber, M., Cartledge, G., Council III, M., Konrad, M., Gardner III, R., Telesman, A. (2018). The effects of a computer-assisted culturally relevant repeated readings on English learners’ fluency and comprehension. Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary J
Council III, M., Gibson, L., Cartledge, G. (2017) Incorporating culturally relevant pedagogy with computer based technology. In L., Gibson & F., Obiakor (Eds.). Computer based technology for special and multicultural education: Enhancing 21st century learn
Gardner III, R., & Council III, M., Watson, M. (2017) The role of literacy on the postsecondary opportunities of students with high incidence disabilities. In A. Ellis, (Eds.). Transitioning children with disabilities: From early childhood through adulthoo
Bennett, J., Gardner III, R., Cartledge, G., Ramnath, R, & Council III, M., (2017). Second-grade urban learners: Preliminary findings for a computer-assisted, culturally relevant, repeated reading intervention. Education and Treatment of Children, 40(2), 1
Council III, M., Cartledge, G., Barber, M., Green, D., Gardner III, R., (2016). Reducing risk through a supplementary reading intervention: Descriptive studies of first and second grade urban students. Behavioral Disorders, 41, 241–257.
Cartledge, G., Keesey, S., Bennett, J., Ramnath, R., Council III, M. (2016). Culturally relevant literature: What matters most to primary-aged urban Learners. Reading & Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 32, 399–426.
Musti-Rao, S., Cartledge, G., Bennett, J. G., & Council III, M. (2015). Literacy instruction using technology with primary-age culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Intervention in School and Clinic, 50, 195–202.
Council III, M., Robinson, L., Bennett III, R., & Moody, P. (2015). Black male academic support staff: Navigating the issues with Black student-athletes. In Black Males and Intercollegiate Athletics: An Exploration of Problems and Solutions. London: Emeral
Gardner III, R., Lopes-Rizzi, G., & Council III, M. (2014). Improving educational outcomes for minority males in our schools. Interdisciplinary Journal of Teaching and Learning, 4(2), 81–94.