Michael H. Epstein, Ed.D. Professor Mail to: 202F Barkley Center Lincoln, NE 68583-0732 Telephone: (402) 472-5472 FAX: (402) 472-7697 email: mepstein1@unl.edu

Michael H. Epstein, Ed. D., is the William E. Barkley Professor specializing in the emotional and behavioral disorders of children.
His major areas of interest are identification of children with emotional disturbances, school and community-based services, strength based assessment, evaluation of education and mental health services, and home-school collaboration. He teaches courses on characteristics of children with emotional and behavioral disorders, classroom management, and research and evaluation methods.

Dr. Epstein has published over 150 articles, 15 book chapters, and 4 books; has made numerous major conference presentations; has served as a reviewer for several professional journals, and is founding editor of the Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. He has served as the principal director of 18 research and training grants with a budget over 7 million, focusing on educational and social programs for children with emotional and behavior disorders. Dr. Epstein is the author of the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale: A Strength-Based Approach to Assessment, the Scale Assessing Emotional Disturbance, and Outcomes for Children and Youth with Behavioral and Emotional Disorders.


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