Matthew K Burns

Matthew K Burns

Matthew K. Burns, PhD, is Associate Dean for Research and Professor of School Psychology with the College of Education at the University of Missouri. Dr. Burns has published over 200 articles and book chapters in national publications, and has procured over $11 million of external funding to support his research. He has also co-authored or co-edited 12 books.

Dr. Burns is the Editor of School Psychology Review and past Editor of Assessment for Effective Intervention. He has received numerous awards including the 2013 Discovery Award for Distinction in Educational Research from the Midwest Instructional Leadership Council and the 2011 Evidence of Scientific Research Education Award from the Minnesota Consortium for Evidence in Education. Finally, Dr. Burns is a highly sought after national speaker and has delivered over 70 invited or keynote presentations to national, regional, or state conferences, and has worked with dozens of schools across the country in implementing response to intervention.