Alan Hofmeister to receive 2012 CEHS Lifetime Achievement Award

 Dr. Hofmeister ‘s lifelong career in Special Education has impacted the lives of children around  the world.  He held many different positions during the 40 years he spent at Utah State University, including professor,  researcher, Special Education Department Head, Director of the Outreach and Development Division at the Center for Persons with Disabilities, Director of the Center for Special Education  Technology at the CPD, Associate Vice President for Research, and lastly, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Unit until his retirement in 2006. 

 

Hofmeister’s work has revolutionized the way that teachers approach reading and math with children who are at risk or have developmental disabilities.  He developed the literacy program “Reading for All Learners” which is now used nationally and internationally.  His research and developoment efforts include language arts, math, and science programs.  In 1992, Hofmeister received an Emmy Award for his role as the Chief Scientist in the “Mad Math” Instructional Television Series producd by The Learning Channel.  His international literacy efforts continue on in Guam, the Pacific Rim Nations, Russia, Southeast Asia, and several South American nations.