James C. DiPerna, PhD

Dr. DiPerna is Professor-in-Charge, Associate Professor of Education, and the Harry & Marion Eberly Faculty Fellow at Penn State, College of Education, Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling and Special Education (School Psychology).  He earned his PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and now teaches in consultation, research, and professional writing. His areas of research include academic, social, and emotional competence; school-based prevention programs; and the use of technology to facilitate learning.