Special Education

(as of January 2023)

Bustos, Ma. Therese Angeline P.
Professor
Educational Qualifications:
PhD Ed Special Education, University of the Philippines – Diliman
MEd Reading, University of the Philippines – Diliman
BEEd – Teaching in the Early Grades, University of the Philippines – Diliman
Specialization: Special Needs and Inclusive Education, Deaf Education, Sign Language Interpreting
Research Interests: curriculum, learning outcomes, assessment, Deaf education
Ongoing Studies/Research Projects: Convenor, Assessment, Curriculum and Technology Research Program, UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies
Extension Service Activities: System Director, Ugnayan ng Pahinungod/Oblation Corps
Email address: mpbustos@up.edu.ph

Cabutihan, May T.
Assistant Professor
Educational Qualifications:
PhD (Special Education)
M.A. Ed (Special Education)
BS Biology
Specialization: Special Needs, Inclusive Education, Deaf Education, Psychoeducational Assessment
Research Interests: Deaf education, Inclusive education, Psychoeducational assessment of learners with special needs; Family and home intervention for children with disabilities
Email address: mtcabutihan1@up.edu.ph

Magtoto, Frances Olivia M.
Assistant Professor
Educational Qualifications:
PhD Ed (Special Education), University of the Philippines – Diliman
MAEd (Guidance), University of the Philippines – Diliman
BS Bio Science, University of the Philippines – Manila
Specialization: Special Needs and Inclusive Education
Research Interests: talent development, inclusive education, curriculum
Email address: fmmagtoto@up.edu.ph

Oael, Irene C.
Assistant Professor
Educational Qualifications:
PhD Ed (Special Education), University of the Philippines – Diliman
MAEd (Guidance), University of the Philippines – Diliman
BS Bio Science, University of the Philippines – Manila
Email address: icoael@up.edu.ph

Tantengco, Myra Trinidad T.
Assistant Professor
Educational Qualifications:
PhD Education (Special Education) (ongoing)
MA Education (Special Education)
Specialization: Special Needs, Gifted, and Inclusive Education
Research Interests: Diverse gifted learners and their talent development, Inclusion of diverse learners
Ongoing Studies/Research Projects: Academic and social integration of socioeconomically marginalized high-bility learners.
Extension Service Activities: Training of DEPED receiving teachers
Email address: mttantengco@up.edu.ph

Vidal, Lutze-Sol A.
Assistant Professor
Educational Qualifications:
PhD Education (Special Education), College of Education, University of the Philippines
MA Education (Special Education), College of Education, University of the Philippines
Bachelor of Elementary Education, College of Education, University of the Philippines
Specialization: Special needs and inclusive education, autism ed, psychoeducational assessment and IEP designing
Research Interests: inclusive ed and assessment of learners with disabilities, family and home intervention for children with disabilities 
Extension Service Activities: Training teachers on inclusive ed and assessment
Email address: lavidal@up.edu.ph.

Lecturer:
Suarez, Ma. Rosario – Senior Lecturer