Angela Valeo

I have a background in elementary school teaching and conducting research on inclusive educational practices. My current research interests focus on educational reform in elementary schools in North America, and in particular, how this is viewed through the systems theory approach that is based on the works of Niklas Luhmann and his theory of a functionally differentiated society. 

Teaching responsibilities:

• CLD 102: Observation
• CLD 342: Assessment for Programming

Teaching interests:

• Assessment of children with Autism.
• Programming for children with Autism

Research interests

• Inclusion of students with disabilities in pre-schools and elementary school classrooms.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Papers in referred journals:

• Valeo, A., & Underwood, K. (2015). Analysis of special education tribunal outcomes using Luhmann's Systems Theory. International Journal of Special Education, 30(1), 4-14.  (PDF file) https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1094817.pdf (external link, opens in new window) 
• Underwood, K., Chan, C., Koller, D., & Valeo, A. (2015). Understanding young children’s capabilities: Approaches to interviews with young children experiencing disability. Child Care in Practice, 21(3), 220-237. https://doi.org/10.1080/13575279.2015.1037249 (opens in new window)  
• Fuller-Thomson, E., Mehta, R., & Valeo, A. (2014). Establishing a link between attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and childhood physical abuse. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 23(2), 188-198. https://doi.org/10.1080/10926771.2014.873510 (external link, opens in new window)  
• Underwood, K., Valeo, A., & Wood, R. (2012). Understanding inclusive early childhood education: A capability approach. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 13(4), 290-299. https://doi.org/10.2304/ciec.2012.13.4.290 (external link, opens in new window)  
• Lee, N., & Valeo, A. (2011). Teacher preparedness for a changing demographic. TESL Canada Journal, 28(2), 105-128. https://doi.org/10.18806/tesl.v28i2.1075 (external link, opens in new window) 
• Valeo, A. (2013). "Be strong; know what you need": A Narrative on inclusive leadership. In Education, 16(2). https://doi.org/10.37119/ojs2010.v16i2.103 (external link, opens in new window)  
• Kediye, F., Valeo, A., & Berman, R. C. (2009). Somali-Canadian mothers’ experiences in parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of the Association for Research on Mothering, 11(1), 211-223.
• Valeo, A. (2008). Inclusive education support systems: Teacher and administrator views. International Journal of Special Education, 23(2), 8-16.