Fan Cao

Doctoral student; Teaching Assistant

Special Education,
Educational Studies


Profile

Fan Cao is a PhD student in Special Education at Purdue University. Her research interests focus on the integration of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) tools in special education, with an emphasis on teacher preparation. She is particularly interested in how emerging technologies can support students with disabilities and enhance the training of future educators through evidence-based practices.

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Courses Typically Taught

  • 2024 Fall – EDPS 41700: Special Education Knowledge for General Education
  • 2025 Spring – EDPS 36201: Positive Behavioral Interventions And Supports
  • 2025 Spring – EDPS 46100: Practicum in Strategies for Teaching Individuals with Disabilities
  • 2025 Spring – EDPS 30500: Special Education Seminar: Perspectives on Disabilities