Dr. Patrick Schwarz is a dynamic and engaging professor, author, motivational speaker and leader in Education (Inclusive Education, Special Education, General Education, Educational Leadership) and Human Services. He is a professor at National-Louis University, Chicago. Patrick’s company is Creative Culture Consulting LLC. He is the author of From Disability to Possibility, You’re Welcome (with Paula Kluth), Just Give Him the Whale (with Paula Kluth) and Pedro’s Whale (with Paula Kluth). His new book is From Possibility to Success.

Patrick’s current professional vita is below:

Vita

Patrick Schwarz, Ph.D.

CEO, Creative Culture Consulting, LLC

Professor, Diversity in Learning and Teaching Department

National-Louis University, Chicago

Education

Degree: Ph.D.

Institution: University of Wisconsin, Madison

Field: Special Education, Educational Leadership

Professional Mission

My professional mission is to promote education and human services that advance the status of people of all ages with diverse support needs. This will enable individuals to successfully be engaged, find meaning and be respected members of their learning, working and living communities.

Current Courses Taught

Collaborative and Consultative Teaming and Teaching
Social Emotional Supports
Individualized Curriculum and Instruction
Introduction to Students with Special Education Needs
Inclusive Education Workshops
Universal Design and Differentiation Workshops
Collaboration and Co-Teaching Workshops
Positive Behavior Supports Workshops
Transition Workshops

Selected Publications

Schwarz, P. (2013). From Possibility to Success: Achieving Positive Student Outcomes in Inclusive Classrooms. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

Schwarz, P. and Kluth, P. (Forthcoming). We’re Turning Around Now! 101 Non-Medication Coping and Support Strategies For Students With Autism, Asperger and AD/HD Attributes.

Kluth, P. & Schwarz, P. (2010). Pedro’s Whale. (Children's Book). Baltimore: Brookes.

Kluth, P. and Schwarz, P. (2008). Just Give Him the Whale! 20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism. Baltimore: Brookes.

Schwarz, P. and Kluth, P. (August, 2007). You’re Welcome: Promoting Peaceful Schools Through Positive Behavior Supports. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

Schwarz, P. and Kluth, P. (August, 2007). You’re Welcome: Collaboration. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

Schwarz, P. and Kluth, P. (August, 2007). You’re Welcome: Differentiated Instruction. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

Schwarz, P. (February, 2007). Special Education: A Service, Not a Sentence. In: Educational Leadership: Alexandria, Virginia.

Schwarz, P. (2006). From Disability to Possibility: The Power of Inclusive Classrooms. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

Selected Presentations

2013

Keynote and Presentations: From Disability to Possibility, National Inclusion Works Conference, Austin
Opening Keynote and Presentation: From Disability to Possibility, State Family Advocacy Conference, Wyoming
Opening Keynote and Presentation: From Disability to Possibility, State of Indiana Inclusive Education Conference
Opening Keynote and Presentation: From Disability to Possibility, State of New Mexico Family Empowerment Conference
Opening Keynote and Presentation: Just Give Him the Whale, Wisconsin Autism Conference
Presentations: Universal Design, Differentiation and Student Accommodations, Illinois Includes Conference
Keynote, Presentation and Media Interview: Successful Inclusive Education, Minnesota Governor's Council
Opening Keynote and Presentations: You're Welcome, South Carolina Department of Education Conference
Opening Keynote and Presentations: You're Welcome, Texas Inclusive Education Conference
Opening Keynote and Presentations: Just Give Him the Whale, Pennsylvania Department of Education Regional Conference

2012

Opening Keynote: From Disability to Possibility, National Inclusion Works Conference, Austin
Opening Keynote and Presentations: Successful Collaboration & Inclusive Education, Pensylvania Department of Education Conference
Opening Keynotes and Presentations: Virgin Islands Department of Education Summer Institute and Family Conferences
Keynote and Presentations: You’re Welcome, Universal Design for Learning & Student Collaboration, Alberta, Canada Inclusive Education Conference
Strand Keynote: From Disability to Possibility, National ATE (Association of Teacher Educators) Conference, San Antonio
Opening Keynote: From Disability to Possibility, North Dakota Department of Education Conference
Specialty Presentations: From Disability to Possibility, Transition & Social Relationships, Australia Education & Family Conference
Keynote and Presentations: From Disability to Possibility, Just Give Him the Whale & Universal Design, Knowing Autism Conference, Wisconsin
Full Day Workshop: Universal Design for Learning & Differentiated Instruction, National PEAK Conference, Denver
Specialty Presentations: Just Give Him the Whale & Successful Social Relationships, National Accessibility Summit, Washington, D.C.
Special Strand Presentation: A Friend Indeed, Delaware State Inclusion Conference

2011

Keynote and Presentation: You’re Welcome, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
Keynote and Presentations: From Disability to Possibility, National Inclusion Conference sponsored by PEAK, Denver
Keynote and Presentation: Just Give Him the Whale & Positive Classroom Supports, Autism Society of America, Atlanta
Keynote and Presentations: From Possibility to Success, Inclusion Institute for School Leaders, Syracuse
Keynote and Presentation: Promising Practice in Transition, National Transition Conference, New Orleans
Keynote and Presentations: Inclusive Education Conference for Professionals and Families, Pasadena
Presentations: Universal Design for Learning, Inclusion Institute with Villa, Thousand, Kunc, Fisher and Buswell, San Diego
Presentations: Universal Design for Learning, Collaboration, Just Give Him the Whale & Transition, U.S. Department of Education, Virgin Islands

2010

Keynote and Presentations: From Disability To Possibility, San Diego Inclusion Institute with Villa, Thousand, Kunc, Fisher and Buswell
Keynote and Presentations: You’re Welcome, OFG, New York
Keynote and Presentation: Universal Design, South Carolina Autism Society & CEC
Keynote and Presentations: Just Give Him the Whale, Families Helping Families, Louisiana
Keynote and Presentations: From Disability to Possibility, Wisconsin Inclusion Institute
Keynotes: From Disability to Possibility: North Dakota Inclusion Symposium

2009

Keynote and Presentation: You’re Welcome, National Education Association
Keynote: A Friend Indeed, Autism Society of America
Keynote and Presentation: You’re Welcome, Children's Mental Health Conference
Keynote and Presentation: We’re Turning Around Now, Nashville
Keynote and Presentation: From Disability to Possibility, Pittsburgh
Workshops: Best Practices in Transition, Wisconsin CESA
Workshops: Effective Inclusive Education, Partners in Policymaking, Minnesota, South Dakota

Selected Work in Schools and the Community

Part-time Director for Human Services, United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Chicago
Inclusive Education Presenter and Consultant, Chicago Public Schools
Consultant and Presenter, International/National Partners in Policymaking
Presenter, Circles UK

Selected Research Interests

School and Community Inclusive Education
Universal Design and Inclusive Curricular Design
Collaboration and Co-Teaching
Positive Behavior Supports
Transition
Student Fascination and Interest Areas

Selected International Experience

Presenter, Sydney, Australia Inclusive Education & Family Conference
Presenter, Alberta, Canada Inclusive Education Conference
Presenter and Consultant: American Delegation of Armenia
Presenter: Toronto Schools, Canada
Presenter and Consultant: Circles UK
United States Military School Presenter and Consultant: Department of Defense Services, Wiesbaden, Germany
United States Representative: Pan American Argentina Conference for Persons with Down Syndrome

Selected Personal Interests

Musician
Architecture
Health/Wellness