Rasha ElSaheli-Elhage, Ph.D.

Rasha ElSaheli-Elhage holds a Ph.D. in Educational Evaluation and Research from Wayne State University, an M.A. in Special Education from Eastern Michigan University, and a B.A. in Special Education from Saint Joseph University (International). She brings more than 16 years of experience as a special education teacher, including 11 years in Michigan public schools in Detroit and Dearborn. She has also served as a consultant in school reform and international assessment, working with public and private schools and ministries of education across the Middle East.

Her research focuses on enhancing employment opportunities, independence, and quality of life for young adults with disabilities, with particular emphasis on supporting successful transitions to adulthood, postsecondary education, and meaningful employment.

Akkary, R. K., Elhage, R. E., Mansour, S. (2016). Evaluating the Impact of TAMAM: The Case of Al-Asriyah School. 

ElSaheli-Elhage, R. & Sawilowsky, S. (2016). Assessment practices for students with learning disabilities in
Lebanese private schools: A National survey. Cogent Education, 3(1), 1261568.

ElSaheli-Elhage, R. & Lakkis, C. (2019). The Impact of ICT Training on Income Generation Opportunities for Vulnerable Young Adults in Lebanon. International Journal of Emerging Trends, 6(1).

McClendon, G., Elhage, R., & Laosebikan, O. (2020). Grade Efficacy, Grade Point Average Aggregation, and Covid-19 Readiness at Proximity Learning®-A Company Providing Certified Teachers and Accredited Courses through Online Streaming. Research Institute for Progression of Knowledge, 7(4).

ElSaheli-Elhage, R. (2021). Access to students and parents and levels of preparedness of educators during the COVID-19 emergency transition to e-learning. International Journal on Studies in Education (IJonSE), 3(2), 61-69.

ElSaheli-Elhage, R. (2021). eLearning Recommendations for Students with Disabilities. Techniques, 10-11. 

ElSaheli-Elhage, R. (2021). Transition to eLearning: A guide for Special Education Teachers During a Pandemic. Amazon.

ElSaheli-Elhage, R. (2022). The Impact of COVID-19 on Teachers’ Transition Practices for Students with Disabilities in Illinois, USA. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-3802.12580 

ElSaheli-Elhage, R.; Laoesebikan, O., Black-Parker, K. (2022). Alumni Perceptions of the Educational Benefits of their Graduate Degree from a PBI. Journal of Effective Teaching in Higher Education, 5(2), 93-122.

ElSaheli-Elhage, R. & Rosales, L. (2023). Strengthened Voice through Pedagogical Partnerships: A Story of Transformational Learning. Teaching and Learning Together in Higher Education, 1(41). https://repository.brynmawr.edu/tlthe/vol1/iss41/2