Park, Hyun-Sook
Date Updated
5-28-2026
Department
Special Education, Lurie College of Education
Academic Rank
Professor Emerita
Year Retired from SJSU
2022(FERP 2024)
Educational Background
University of California, Berkeley (with San Francisco State University), Special Education, Ph.D. 1989
University of Hawaii, Manoa, Department of Special Education, M.Ed. 1981
Dissertation Title
Applying a cognitive strategy in social skill training--examining the effectiveness of a process model on the acquisition, generalization, and maintenance of social behaviors of students with severe disabilities including autism. Published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (1989).
Teaching Experience
Faculty Positions
San Jose State University, Lurie College of Education, Department of Special Education, Tenured Professor, 2002-2024
California State University, Sacramento, College of Education, Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and School Psychology, Tenured Assistant & Associate Professor (Full Professorship granted effective August 2002), Fall 1990-Spring 2002
San Francisco State University, Department of Special Education, Lecturer, Fall 1989-Spring 1990
San Francisco State University, funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Principal Investigator, Social Support Project, September 1987-Summer 1990
K-12 Positions
Hawaii School for Deaf and Blind, Honolulu, HI, Teacher & Family Education Specialist,January 198-July 1983
(Other positions please see attached CV)
Selected Publications
Refereed Journal Articles, Books, Monographs, & Book Chapters
Meyer, L., Park, H.S., & Kulkarni, S. (in press). Culturally responsive special education in inclusive Schools. In J.A. Banks & C.A. McGee Banks (Eds.), Multicultural education: issues and perspectives, 10th ed. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Park, H.S. & Krishnan, S (in progress with a publication contact). Strategies for teaching students with significant disabilities. In Duran, E (Ed.), Teaching English learners in inclusive classrooms, 3rd edition, Springfield, IL: Charles C Thomas Publishing Co.
Duran, E., Gonzalez, R., & Park, H.S. (2016). Helping students with disabilities develop social skills, academic language and literacy through literature stories, vignettes, and other activities: A secondary and post-secondary emphasis. Springfield, IL: Charles C Thomas Publishing Co.
Meyer, L., Park, H. S., Bevan-Brown, J., & Savage, C. (2016). Culturally responsive special education in inclusive Schools. In J.A. Banks & C.A. McGee Banks (Eds.), Multicultural education: issues and perspectives, 9th ed. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Park, H.S., Slobuski, T., & Durkee, C. (2016). Global Mindedness and Global Citizenship Education. Oxford Bibliographies. New York, NY: Oxford University Press U.S.A.
Meyer, L., Sleeter, C., Zeichner, K, Park, H.S., Hoban, G., & Sorensen, P. (2011). An international study of higher education students’ perceptions of World-Mindedness and Global Citizenship. In B. Lindsay & W. Balanchett (Eds.). Universities and Global Diversity: Preparing educators for tomorrow.
Meyer, L., Bevan-Brown, J., Park, H. S., & Savage, C (2012) Multicultural issues in special education. In J.A. Banks & C.A. McGee Banks (Eds.), Multicultural education: issues and perspectives, 8th ed.
Meyer, L., Park, H. S., Bevan-Brown, J., & Savage, C (2010) School inclusion and multicultural issues in special education. In J.A. Banks & C.A. McGee Banks (Eds.), Multicultural education: issues and perspectives, 7th ed.
Park, H.S. (2010). Book Review of Fasten your seatbelt: A Crash course on Down Syndrome for Brothers and Sisters by Brian G/. Skotko and Susan P.Levine. In Research and Practice for Persons with Disabilities.
Ha, Y.W., Park, H.S., & Lee, H.J. (2008). Social adjustment of Korean immigrant students in secondary schools. NABE News, March/April, 15-18.
Park, H.S., Hoffman, S., & Whaley, S. (2007). Safe Life Project curriculum III – Self-Determination, Abuse Awareness and Personal Safety Skills for Students with Disabilities including Autism: Advanced Level for grades 7-12. OSERS, U.S. Department of Education.
Hoffman, S., Whaley, S. & Park, H.S. (2007). Safe Life Project curriculum I – Self-Determination, Abuse Awareness and Personal Safety Skills for Students with Disabilities including Autism: Beginning Level for grades K-2. OSERS, U.S. Department of Education.
Whaley, S , Hoffman, S., & Park, H.S. (2007). Safe Life Project curriculum II – Self-Determination, Abuse Awareness and Personal Safety Skills for Students with Disabilities including Autism: Intermediate Level for grades 3-6. OSERS, U.S. Department of Education.
Park. H.S. (2006) Korean-American Families of children with Disabilities: Perspectives and Implications for Practitioners. Book Chapter, In E. Duran (Ed.), Teaching English Language Learners in Inclusive Environment. Charles Thomas Publishing Co.
Park. H.S. (2006) Best Practice Model in Transition for Students with Disabilities. Book Chapter, In E. Duran (Ed.), Teaching English Language Learners in Inclusive Environment. Charles Thomas Publishing Co.
Han, Z.S., & Ki, Y.H., Ha, Y.W., & Park, H.S (2004) Jogiyouhakseng: Schooling Experiences of Korean International Students in American High Schools. A Book published in Korea.
Park, H.S., Hoffman, S., Whaley, S., & Gonsier-Gerdin, J. (2001). Ted’s Story: Transition from school to community. Book Chapter, In Grenot-Scheyer, M., Fisher, M., & Staub, D. (Eds.). At the End of a Day: Case Studies of Students with Special Needs in General Education Classrooms.
Park, J., Turnbull, A., Park, H.S. (2001). Quality of partnerships in service provision for Korean-American parents of children with disabilities: A Qualitative Inquiry. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, Fall Issue.
Park, H.S. & Lian, J. M. (2001). Introduction to a Special Issue on Multiculturalism, Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, Fall Issue.
Meyer, L., & Park, H.S. (1999). Contemporary most promising practices for persons with diverse abilities. Book Chapter, In J. Scotti & L. Meyer (Eds.). Behavioral Intervention: Principles, Models, and Practices. Baltimore: Paul Brookes Publishing Co.
Meyer, L., Park, H.S., Grenot-Scheyer, M., Schwartz, I., & Harry, B. (Eds.) (1998). Making Friends: Influences of Culture and Development. Book. Baltimore: Paul Brookes Publishing Co.
Park,H.S., Chadsey-Rusch, J., & Storey, K. (1998). Social relationships or no relationships: Social experiences at worksites. In L. Meyer, H.S. Park, M. Grenot-Scheyer, I. Schwartz, & B. Harry (Eds.), Making Firends: Influences of Culture and Development. Book. Baltimore: Paul Brookes Publishing Co.
Meyer, L., Park, H.S., Grenot-Scheyer, M., Schwartz, I., & Harry, B. (1998). Participatory research approaches for the study of the social relationships of children and youth. In L. Meyer, H.S. Park, M. Grenot-Scheyer, I. Schwartz, & B. Harry (Eds.), Making Friends: Influences of Culture and Development. Baltimore: Paul Brookes Publishing Co.
Harry, B., Park, H.S., & Day, M. (1998). Valuing choices of children and youth with disabilities. In L. Meyer, H.S. Park, M. Grenot-Scheyer, I. Schwartz, & B. Harry (Eds.), Making Friends: Influences of Culture and Development. Baltimore: Paul Brookes Publishing Co.
Grenot-Schelyer, M., Harry, B., Park, H.S., Schwartz, I., & Meyer, L. (1998). Directions and recommendations for future research: Integrating the academic and social lives of America’s Children and youth. In L. Meyer, H.S. Park, M. Grenot-Scheyer, I. Schwartz, & B. Harry (Eds.), Making Friends: Influences of Culture and Development. Baltimore: Paul Brookes Publishing Co.
Park, H.S.; Gonsier-Gerdin, J.; Hoffman, S.; Whaley, S; & Yount, M. (1998). Applying the participatory action research model to the study of social inclusion at worksites, Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 23(3), 189-202.
Park, H.S., Meyer, L., & Goetz, l. (1998). Introduction to the special series on Participatory Action Research, JASH, 23 (3), 163-164.
Meyer, L.; Park, H.S.; Grenot-Scheyer, M.; Schwartz, I.; & Harry, B (1998). Participatory Research: New approach to the research to practice dilemma. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 23(3), 165-177.
Park. H.S. (1996) Korean families of children with disabilities in special education. Book Chapter, In E. Duran (Ed.) Teaching Moderately and Severely Handicapped Students and Autistic Adolescents with Particular Emphasis to Bilingual Education, Charles Thomas Publishing Co.
Harry, B.; Grenot-Scheyer, M.; Smith-Lewis, M.; Park, H.S.; Xin, F. & Schwartz, I. (1995). Developing culturally inclusive services for students with severe disabilities. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 20(2), 99-109.
Gaylord-Ross, R.; Park, H.S.; Johnson, S.; Lee, M. & Goetz, L. (1995). "Individual social skills training with dual sensory impairment and co-worker training for supported employees.” Behavior Modification, 19(1), 78-94.
Park, H.S.; Tappe, P.; Simon, M. & Wozniak, T. (1992). "Social acceptance of persons with disabilities at employment settings: assessment and intervention procedures." In E. Durán, Vocational Training and Employment of Moderately and Severely Handicapped and Autistic Adolescents with Particular Attention to Bilingual Special Education, Charles Thomas Publishing Co.
Park, H.S.; Simon, M.; Tappe, P.; Wozniak, T.; Johnson, B.; & Gaylord-Ross, R.C. (1991). "Effects of co-worker advocacy program and social skills training on the social interaction of employees with mild disabilities," Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 1(4), 73-90.
Park, H.S.; Marascuilo, L. & Gaylord-Ross, R. (1990). "Visual inspection and statistical analysis in single case designs." Journal of Experimental Education, 58(4), 311-320.
Siegel, S.; Park, H.S.; Gumpel, T.; Ford, J.; Tappe, P. & Gaylord-Ross, R.; (1990). "Research in vocation special education." In R. Gaylord-Ross (Ed.), Issues and Research in Special Education, Vol. 1. Teachers College Press.
Park, H.S. & Gaylord-Ross, R. (1989). "Problem-solving social skills training in employment settings with mentally retarded youth" (Doctoral Dissertation). Special Issue on Supported Employment, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 22, 373-380.
Gaylord-Ross, R.; Park, H.S.; Siegel, S. & Wilson, W. (1987). "Secondary vocational training." In R. Gaylord-Ross (Ed.), Vocational Education for Persons with Special Needs. Palo Alto, CA: Mayfield Publishing Co.
Chin-Perez, G., Hartman, D., Park, H.S., Sacks, S., Wershing, A., & Gaylord-Ross, R. (1986). "Maximizing social contact for secondary students with severe handicaps." Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 11(2), 118-124.
Gaylord-Ross, R.; Park, H.; Siegel, S.; Sacks, S. & Goetz, L. (1990). Readings in Ecosocial Development. Monograph. San Francisco State University.
Monograph Chapters
1994: "How to help ELL with disabilities adjust socially at both school and work settings, California State University, Sacramento.
1992: "The status of social skills training in special education and rehabilitation: present and future trends." Vanderbilt University.
1990: "Readings in ecosocial development." San Francisco State University.
1988: "The social development of visually impaired students." San Francisco State University.
1987: "Vocational integration for disabled students in transition." San Francisco State University.
1985: "Community vocational training for handicapped youth." San Francisco State University.
Newsletter Articles
1993: Park, H.S.; Meyer, L.H. & Grenot-Scheyer, M. Remember the phrase, "All work and no play makes Jack ..."? Looking for friends on the job. The Association For Persons With Severe Handicaps (TASH) Newsletter, September.
1993: Grenot-Scheyer, M.; Meyer, L. & Park, H.S. And what about schools and classrooms? The impact of classrooms organization and sociality. The Association For Persons With Severe Handicaps (TASH) Newsletter, September.
Instruments Developed
2009: Citizenship and World-Mindedness Survey ( Revised 2nd edition) . Meyer, L., Sleeter, C., Park, H.S., et al. Victoria University, Wellington: New Zealand.
2007: Citizenship and World-Mindedness Survey. Meyer, L., Sleeter, C., Park, H.S., et al. Victoria University, Wellington: New Zealand.
2003: Hoffman, S., Whaley, S., & Park, H.S. Assessment of Safe Life Skills for Students with Developmental Disabilities : Beginning Level for grades K-2. Safe Life Project. San Jose State University.
2002: Hoffman, S., Whaley, S., & Park, H.S. Assessment of Safe Life Skills for Students with Developmental Disabilities: Intermediate/Advanced Level for grades 3-12. Safe Life Project. San Jose State University.
2000: Park, H.S., & Ha, Y.W. Social and academic adjustment of Korean students studying abroad. Institute of Korean Studies, University of California, Berkeley.
1994: Park, H.S.; Meyer, L.; Grenot-Scheyer, M. & Henry, L. "Ecological Dimensions of Sociality of Job Sites." Consortium for Collaborative Research on Social Relationships of Children and Youth with Diverse Abilities.
1994: Grenot-Scheyer, M.; Meyer, L.; Park, H.S., & Henry, L. "A Measure of Accommodating Diversity in the Classroom." Consortium for Collaborative Research on Social Relationships of Children and Youth with Diverse Abilities.
1988: Park, H.S.; Cameto, R; Tappe, P. & Gaylord-Ross, R.L. Social Support Questionnaire, San Francisco State University.
Training Manual
1997: Park, H.S., Gonsier-Gerdin, J., Hoffman, S., & Whaley, S. Participatory In-Service Training Manual. Sacramento City Unified School District.
Technical Reports
1984: Park, H.S. & Goetz, L. Affect of students with severe disabilities in differing educational programs." California Research Institute. San Francisco State University.
1981: "Generalization effects of play-training on self-stimulatory behavior of an autistic, preschool girl" (Master's Thesis). Behavioral Systems Intervention Project, Department of Psychology and Department of Special Education, University of Hawaii, Manoa.
(Other publication information, please see attached CV)
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