Dr. Christopher L. Van Loan is a professor in the special education program at Appalachian State University. Dr. Van Loan teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in emotional and behavioral disorders, classroom management, and positive behavioral supports.
His research interests include teacher-student relationships, cognitive behavioral interventions, social emotional learning, and educational services for youth in juvenile corrections and psychiatric schools.
Dr. Van Loan has published in professional journals and a book chapter and his findings and recommendations have been presented at state, regional, national, and international professional conferences.
Prior to receiving his Ph.D. in special education from the University of Florida, he was a special education teacher for eight years.
Selected Publications
- Poling, D. V., Van Loan, C. L., Garwood, J., Zhang, & S. Riddle, D. (2022). Enhancing teacher- student relationship quality: A narrative review of school-based interventions. Educational Research Review. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.edurev.2022.100459
- Van Loan, C. L. & Garwood, J. D. (2020). Facilitating high-quality relationships for students with emotional and behavioral disorders in crisis. Intervention in School and Clinic, 55, 253-256. https://doi.org/10.1177/1053451219855740
Title: Professor, Special Education
Department: Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education
Email address: Email me
Phone: (828) 262-2624
Office address
426 ACollege of Education Building