Dr. Daniel J. Reschly is Professor of Education and Psychology, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University. He chaired the 31 ranked Department of Special Education from 1998-2006. Previously, he was Distinguished Professor and Director of the School Psychology Program at Iowa State University where he held joint appointments in the Department of Psychology and Professional Studies in Education.
Dr. Reschly earned graduate degrees at The University of Iowa (MA, 1968) and the
University of Oregon (PhD, 1971). He has served as a school psychologist in Iowa, Oregon, and
Arizona, and was an Assistant Professor for four years at the University of Arizona. Dr. Reschly
has published widely on the topics of school psychology professional practices, adaptive
behavior, behavioral consultation, mild mental retardation, and legal issues. He has been
active in state and national leadership roles including President of the National Association of
School Psychologists (NASP), Editor of the School Psychology Review, and Chair of NASP
Graduate Program Approval. He has received three NASP Distinguished Service Awards, the
Stroud Award, the Hughes Award, and appointment as a Fellow of the American Psychological
Association.