Roger Pierangelo, Ph.D., is an executive director of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals. He is an associate professor at Long Island University in the Graduate School of Special Education and Literacy, as well as a licensed school and clinical psychologist. Board certified in child and adolescent psychology, he is the author of numerous books on special education including The Special Educator's Survival Guide and The Special Educator's Book of Lists.

George Giuliani, J.D., Psy.D., is an executive director of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals. He is an associate professor and director of the special education program at Hofstra University, as well as a licensed school and clinical psychologist. Board certified in child and adolescent psychology, he is the author of several books including The Special Educator's Comprehensive Guide to 301 Diagnostic Tests.