David H. Allsopp, Ph.D.
Dr. Allsopp is Assistant Dean for Education and Partnerships in addition to
being the David C. Anchin Center Endowed Chair and Director of the David C.
Anchin Center at the College of Education at the University of South Florida.
He is also Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning–Special
Education Programs. Dr. Allsopp holds degrees from Furman University (B.A., Psychology) and the University of Florida (M.Ed., Learning Disabilities; Ph.D.,
Special Education). Dr. Allsopp teaches at both the undergraduate and doctoral
Levels, and his scholarship revolves around effective instructional practices,
with an emphasis on mathematics, for students with high-incidence disabilities
(e.g., specific learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder,
Social-emotional/behavior disorders) and other struggling learners who have
not been identified with disabilities. Dr. Allsopp also engages in teacher education
research related to how teacher educators can most effectively prepare
teachers to address the needs of students with disabilities and other struggling
learners. Dr. Allsopp began his career in education as a middle school teacher
for students with learning disabilities and emotional/behavioral difficulties in
Ocala, Florida. After completing his doctoral studies at the University of Florida,
Dr. Allsopp served on the faculty at James Madison University for 6 years. He
has been a member of the faculty at University of South Florida since 2001.