George Sugai

George Sugai

Dr. George Sugai is Carole J. Neag Endowed Professor in Special Education in the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut with expertise in behavior analysis, classroom and behavior management, school-wide discipline, function-based behavior support, positive behavior supports, and educating students with emotional and behavioral disorders.

Dr. Sugai has been a teacher in the public schools, treatment director in a residential program, and program administrator. Dr. Sugai conducts applied school and classroom research and works with schools to translate research into practice. He is currently co-director (with Rob Horner) of the Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports at the University of Connecticut and University of Oregon, and Director of the Center on Behavioral Education and Research in the Neag School of Education.