Kyle Reardon
Biography
Kyle Reardon, PhD, is an Assistant Research Professor in the Secondary Special Education and Transition research unit in the College of Education at the University of Oregon, a Technical Assistance Provider and Evaluator with the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: the Collaborative (NTACT:C), and the Student Teaching Coordinator for the SPED K-12 licensure program. His research is broadly focused on secondary transitions and postsecondary preparedness for individuals with disabilities. Prior to earning his doctoral degree at the UO, Kyle served in a number of capacities within the field including behavior interventionist, customized employment coordinator, high school SPED teacher, and as the Executive Director of a residential college support program for students with disabilities. Kyle currently as a board member for the Disability Studies minor and as the Immediate Past President of the Board of Directors for FACT Oregon, a non-profit organization that supports Oregon families experiencing disability.
Education
PhD, 2020, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Major: Special Education
Advisor: Dr. Deanne Unruh
MA, 2014, Vermont State University, Johnson, VT
Major: Special Education
BA, 2008, Vermont State University, Johnson, VT
Major: Music Education
Honors and Awards
2024 Career Research Faculty Professional Development Program Award, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI), University of Oregon
2020 Sitlington Emerging Researcher Finalist, Council for Exceptional Children Division on Career Development & Transition
2019 CEC Division of Research Doctoral Scholar, Council for Exceptional Children
2014 Teacher of the Year Nominee, Maple Run Unified School District, St. Albans, VT
Publications
Reardon, K. & Unruh, D. K. (2025). Factors that influence employment for justice-involved youth: The Juvenile Justice Work Qualifications Scale. Journal of Applied Juvenile Justice Services, 39, 19-47. https://doi.org/10.52935/25.1851.3
Reardon, K., Rowe, D. A. & Unruh, D. K. (2025). Employers’ perspectives of important skills for employees with disabilities: The Entry-Level Employability Skills and Behaviors scale. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 50(2), 97-108. https://doi.org/10.1177/15345084251315763
Reardon, K., Unruh, D. K., & Rowe, D. A. (2025). Employer perspectives toward hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities: A national survey of entry-level employers. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. OnlineFirst. https://doi.org/10.1177/10522263251326524
Alverson, C., Reardon, K., Howard, C., Wiebe, G., Fowler, C., Rowe, D. A., & Mazzotti, V. L. (2024). Operationalizing predictors of post-school success in secondary transition: A Delphi study. Career Development and Training for Exceptional Individuals. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/21651434241271408
Kutscher, E., Mazzotti, V., McDaniel, S., Zhang, W., Reardon, K., Bumble, J., Voggt, A., & Harris, R. (2024). Quality indicators for mixed methods research in transition: A systematic review. Career Development and Training for Exceptional Individuals. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/21651434241268003
Unruh, D. K., Smolkowski, K., Gau, J., Reardon, K., Bromley, K. W., & Seeley, J. (2024). Evaluation of an employability social skills intervention to improve community engagement skills among justice-involved youth: Ready for Wages. Journal of Correctional Education, 75(1), 37-67. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED645655
Unruh, D. K. Reardon, K., & Strycker, L. (2023). Employer perspectives on hiring youth previously involved with juvenile justice: A national survey. Education and Treatment of Children, 46, 337-349. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43494-023-00110-z
Lombardi, A., Rifenbark, G., Poppen, M., & Reardon, K., Mazzotti, V., Morningstar, M., Rowe, D. A., & Raley, S. K. (2022). Development and Validation of the Secondary Transition Fidelity Assessment Instrument. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 47, 147-156. https://doi.org/10.1177/15345084211014942
Reardon, K., Bromley, K. W., & Unruh, D. K. (2021). The Promise of Universal Design in Postsecondary Education: A Literature Review. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 34, 209-221. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1325431
Reardon, K. & Unruh, D. K. (2021). Universally Designed Learning in post-secondary education: A synthesized framework for supporting diverse learners. Journal of Faculty Development, 35, 27-33. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A661119684/AONE?u=anon~53652a77&sid=goog…
Research
Dr. Reardon’s research emphasizes employment preparation for students with disabilities, employer preparedness for supporting individuals with disabilities, postsecondary accessibility for diverse learners, and special education teacher preparation. His current research projects include transition assessment development for students with disabilities enrolling in postsecondary education, investigating employer-side barriers to successful hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities, and curriculum development and implementation aimed at improving employment obtainment and retention for youth involved in juvenile justice. He is also interested in facilitating the continued growth of UDL implementation in higher education.