Kelli Cummings
Associate Professor, Special Education · College of Education · University of Maryland
Quick answer: Kelli Cummings is Associate Professor, Special Education at University of Maryland. Kelli Cummings shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ I will be accepting a Ph.D. student for mentorship for Fall 2026. Applicants with an interest in reading, early intervention, multitiered systems of support, and developing intensive interventions are especially encouraged to apply. Applications for the doctoral program are due December 1 for best consideration.
Research interests
Language and Literacy, Second language/Bilingual literacy development, early childhood special education, multitiered systems of support (MTSS) School improvement, Social justice in schools implementation science, learning disabilities, intersectionality, special education teacher preparation
Selected publications (since 2023)
Ortiz, J.A., Cummings, K.D., Chow, J.C., & Pepkin Dataram, S.A. (2025). A Systematic Review of Response to Intervention in Addressing Special Education Disproportionality for Emergent Bilinguals. Learning Disability Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.1177/07319487251365231
Kelly, J.* & Cummings, K.D. (2023). Teaching theme using theory of mind during interactive read alouds. Reading Psychology. 10.1080/02702711.2023.2276571
Frequently asked questions
Is Kelli Cummings hiring PhD students at University of Maryland?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Kelli Cummings's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: I will be accepting a Ph.D. student for mentorship for Fall 2026. Applicants with an interest in reading, early intervention, multitiered systems of support, and developing intensive interventions are.
What does Kelli Cummings research?
Language and Literacy, Second language/Bilingual literacy development, early childhood special education, multitiered systems of support (MTSS) School improvement, Social justice in schools implementation science, learning disabilities, intersectionality, special education teacher preparation
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
Is Kelli Cummings a match for your research?
Upload your CV and get matched to professors who fit — with hiring signals.
Start matching