Academic History

Ed.D., Special Education: Learning Disabilities and Research in Special Education: Emotional Disturbance and Mental Retardation, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va., 1974 
M.Ed., Reading, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va., 1969
B.A., Elementary Education, Kean College, Union, N.J., 1968 

Awards and Honors

• 1993 Commendation of Leadership by state of Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson
• 1990-1993 Who's Who in American Education
• 1990 Educator Collaborator of the Year, Learning Disabilities of Minnesota
• 1989 Journalist of the Year, Minnesota Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities
• 1989 Scholarship Recipient, Orton Dyslexia Society National Conference, Dallas

Selected Publications and Presentations

• Ryan, A. (2006). Effective practices in increasing reading fluency. Proceedings of the International Conference on Learning, Honolulu.
• Ryan, A. (2004). Book Review, Case Studies for Assessment of Students with Special Learning Needs. Weijhaar, J. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
• Ryan, A. (2001). Assessment of the text, Assessment of Exceptional Students: Educational and Psychological Procedures. Taylor, R. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
• Ryan, A. (2001). President's Call to Action. Learning Disabilities Forum.
• Ryan, A. (2001). President's Message. Learning Disabilities Forum, 37(1).
• Ryan, A. (2001). President's Welcome. Council for Learning Disabilities. www/ldinternational.org.
• Keller, C., Ryan, A. & Salk, J. (2000).  Special Education Teacher Shortage: Options, Opportunities and Barriers. Minnesota Special Education Director's Conference, Breezy Point, Minn.
• Ryan, A., Nolan, B. & Keim, J. (1999). Psychosocial Adjustment Factors of Post secondary Students with Learning Disabilities. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 13(13).
• Ryan, A. (1999). Learning Disabilities Response to Minnesota Teacher Shortage. Minnesota Education Advisory Board Conference, Brooklyn Park, Minn.
• Keim, J.M., Ryan, A. & Nolan, B.F. (1998). Dilemmas Faced When Working with Learning Disabilities in Post-secondary Education. Annals of Dyslexia, XLVIII. 
• Ryan, A. (1997).  Ethical Decision Making among Psychologists and Learning Disabilities Specialists. International Dyslexia Association, Minneapolis.
• Ryan, A. (1997).  Research and Post secondary Learning Disabilities. International Dyslexia Association, Minneapolis.
• Ryan, A. (1997).  Adults with Learning Disabilities. International Dyslexia Association, Minneapolis.
• Ryan, A. (1996). Transition: Preparing for Education and Employment. Perspectives on Dyslexia, 22(4).
• Ryan, A. (1995). From My Perspective, From My Perspective:  Adjustment Factors Among College Students with Learning Disabilities. University of St. Thomas Learning Advocate, Vol. II, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn.
• Ryan, A. (1995). Life Adjustments of College Freshmen With and Without Learning. Annals of Dyslexia, 44. 
• Ryan, A. (1995). Ethical Issues in Delivering Services to Post secondary Students with Learning Disabilities. Council for Learning Disabilities, Chicago.
• Ryan, A. (1995). Section 504 and the ADA: Implications for Adult Basic Educators. Regional Adult Basic Education Conference, St. Paul, Minn.
• Ryan, A. (1994). Ethical Issues: Post secondary Learning Disabilities. Council for Learning Disabilities, San Diego.
• Ryan, A. (1993). Learning Disabilities in Adult Basic Education. Council for Learning Disabilities, Baltimore.
• Ryan, A. (1992). Psychological Dimension of Students with Learning Disabilities in Higher Education. Council for Learning Disabilities, Kansas City, Mo. 
• Ryan, A. (1991). Psycho-Social Issues of College Students with Learning Disabilities. Orton Dyslexia Society, Portland, Ore.

Professional Memberships 

• Council for Learning Disabilities
• Council for Exceptional Children
• Division for Learning Disabilities
• Teacher Education Division
• International Association of Special Education
• International Dyslexia Association
• Minnesota Association of Higher Education and Disability
• Minnesota Women in Higher Education