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JANNA SIEGEL ROBERTSON
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 Janna Siegel Robertson, Ph. D. is an associate professor of special education with tenure at The University of Memphis. She began working at The University of Memphis during August 1997. Previously, she was a tenured associate professor at Eastern New Mexico University. Her projects include creating innovative teacher education programs involving the development of dual preparation programs with special education. She is also involved with educational technology and differentiated instruction to teach all learners.  Dr. Robertson is currently the area coordinator for Special Education.

 

   

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Janna Siegel Robertson, Ph. D. Homepage

Below are some excerpts from Dr. Janna Siegel Robertson's curriculum vita. For the entire vita please go to the link above (Janna's Homepage).



Education
  • Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Education/ Educational Psychology/ Special Education - University of California, Los Angeles, California - September 1988 - March 1992
  • Masters of Arts (M. A.) Learning Handicapped/Special Education - Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California - January 1986 - August 1987
  • Bachelors of Science (B. S) Graduated Summa Cum Laude Special Education - West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania - January 1984 - December 1985
Honors/Awards
  • Honor an Educator Award: Teaching Award - Kappa Delta Pi - 2007
  • College of Education Dean's Award for Outstanding Teaching - The University of Memphis - 2002
  • Innovations in Distance Learning - Tennessee Board of Regents - 1999
  • Department Chair's Award for Technology - Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership, UM - 1998
  • Who's Who in Educational Technology - Who's Who in Educational Technology - 1998
  • Woman in Residence Award - West Chester University - 1995-1996
  • Outstanding Woman Award - New Mexico Governors' Award for Outstanding Women - 1994
  • Winner of Faculty Writing Competition - National Social Science Association - 1992
  • Two Teacher Education Scholar Awards - West Chester University - 1984 and 1985

Student Advising/Mentoring
  • EDD ICL SPED (Chair) - Jaime Christensen - 2009
  • EDD ICL SPED (Chair) - Robert Williamson - 2009
  • EDD EDPR (Committee Member) - Deborah Deaton - 2007
  • EDD ICL SPED (Chair) - Jacques Singleton - 2006
  • EDD ICL (Committee Member) - SunWoo Shin - 2004
  • EDD ICL SPED (Chair) - Carol Douglas - 2004
  • EDD ICL SPED (Committee Member) - Chris Whitlow - 2004
  • EDD ICL SPED (Chair) - Kay Reeves - 2003
  • EDD ICL SPED (Chair) - Shanon Taylor - 2003
  • EDD ICL SPED (Chair) - Myung-Sook Koh - 2002
  • EDD ICL SPED (Chair) - Clarence Eugene Reeves - 2002
  • EDD ICL SPED (Committee Member) - Ann Singleton - 2001
  • EDD ICL SPED (Committee Member) - Sherry Shaw - 2001
  • EDD ICL SPED (Chair) - Michelle Arant - 2001
  • Masters Projects - I have supervised over 100 Master's Projects - 1996-present
  • Masters Theses - I chaired 5 student Master's Theses - 1995-1997

Support
  • Transition for Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities (PI) - Assisi Foundation - $9500 - 2007- 2009
  • 3R’s: Recruitment, Retention and Reinventing Education (Hovda, et. al.) - Teacher Quality Recruitment Grant: US Dept. of Education - $2,250,000 - 2005-2007
  • Interactive Strategy Training for Active Reading and Thinking (iSTART). (McNamara, et. al) - National Science Foundation Grant. Award ID: 0241144 - $103,095 - 2004-2007
  • Oral Deaf Education (PI) (with Joan Ward) - Assisi Foundation - $70, 000 - 2004-2005
  • REIII Learning Villages Evaluation (CO –PI with Steven Ross) - IBM REIII - $5500 - 2003-2005
  • Oral Deaf Education (PI) (with Joan Ward) - Oberkotter Foundation - $300,000 - 2003-2005
  • Eleven online thematic units by practicum students for the teachers at Delano Optional School) - Teacher Initiative Grant Partnership - $6,600 - 2000-2001
  • Three separate mini literacy grants through Memphis City Schools.(with staff and faculty at Delano Optional School) - Teacher Initiative Grant Partnership - $3,000 - 2000-2001
  • Tennessee Transition Academy (PI) - Tennessee State Department of Education - $180,000 - 1998-2001
  • Access Center for Technology (CO-PI with K. Anderson) - Tennessee State Department Grant to Establish an Assistive Technology Center Year 2 - $35,000 - 2000-2001
  • Access Center for Technology (CO-PI with K. Anderson and T. Buggey) - Assisi Foundation - $65,000 - 2000-2001
  • Access Center for Technology (CO-PI with K. Anderson and T. Buggey) - Assisi Foundation - $60,000 - 1999-2000
  • Access Center for Technology (CO-PI with K. Anderson and T. Buggey) - Tennessee State Department Grant to Establish an Assistive Technology Center - $35,000 - 1999-2000
  • FITProject: Fluency in Technology Project. (PI) - GA for Fitness and AT&T Technology Initiative - $12000 - 2003-2005
  • Assistive Technology Laboratory: P.C. Hardware. (PI with K. Anderson) - Technology Access Fee (TAF) Grant The University of Memphis - $5000 - 1998-1999
  • Assistive Technology for Individuals with Special Needs (PI with 6 other faculty members) - Teaching Technology II Grant Eastern New Mexico University - $2565 - 1995-1996
  • Multimedia Presentations and Instruction (PI with Nancy Asbury) - Teaching Technology Grant Eastern New Mexico University - $2978 - 1994-1995
  • Increasing Social Awareness of Pre-service Teachers about Cultural Diversity (PI) - Faculty Internal Research Grant Eastern New Mexico University - $2050 - 1994-1995
  • Kids on The Block (PI) - Instructional Development Committee Grant Eastern New Mexico University - $1900 - 1993-1994
  • Teachers' Attitudes toward Their Exceptional Students (PI) - Faculty Internal Research Grant Eastern New Mexico University - $2400 - 1992-1993
  • Innovative Media for Presentations and Instruction (PI) - Instructional Development Committee Grant Eastern New Mexico University - $2329 - 1991-1992
Consulting
  • Art in the Basic Curriculum. Evaluation of collaborative program between Memphis City Schools and The Brooks Museum of Art. - February 2002 – present
  • Mid-south Access Center For Technology (ACT) Board Member, Advise and consult. Have given assistance in grants and web page organization. - July 2003 – present
  • ICL Department Technology Infusion. Oversee the training of K-12 inservice and preservice teachers in integrating technology into their classrooms. Through the GA fitness grant funded by AT&T. - September 2003-July 2005
  • Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering. Outside evaluator for one of TN first Charter schools through CREP. - September 2003 – July 2005
  • University of Memphis Faculty Consultant. Consult with faculty on how to improve instruction and research with the infusion of technology. Consulting through the ALC and AT&T Faculty Fellowship. - September 2003 – May 2005
  • Tennessee Early Intervention System. (TEIS) PI for grant for 1 month. Technology consultant. Assisted in designing database and assisted with various technology tasks. - September 2003 – July 2004
  • University of Memphis Professional Development School liaison from the University of Memphis for Delano Optional School. Assistance with grants, student teacher supervision, and professional development. - July, 2000 – July 2001
  • Fayette County Schools and Tipton County Schools for the Access Center for Technology. Organize workshops, order assistive technology equipment and arrange for assistance. - October 2000 - June 2001
  • Memphis City Schools Technology and Careers Division. Evaluated the use of paraprofessionals in the vocational programs at two Memphis City high schools - March, 1999
  • Title 1 Facilitator. Consulted with two Memphis City Elementary Schools on their School Improvement Plans and preparation for state assessments - October, 1998 - May, 1999
  • Mid-South Access Center for Technology. Was responsible for grant writing in collaboration with ACT staff, and some consultation with clients. Worked on grant reports and setting up teacher training package and materials. - September, 1998 – July 2003
  • Mid-South Educational Software Clearinghouse. Consulting with area teachers on appropriate educational software for their students. - January, 1998 – July, 2004
  • Title 1 Facilitator. Consulted with one Memphis City Elementary School on their School Improvement Plan and preparation for state assessments. - October, 1997 - May, 1998
  • RISE: Restructuring for Inclusive School Environments. Consulted with several schools in West Tennessee on how to implement inclusive practices. - September, 1997 – July, 1999
  • Center for Teaching Excellence, New Mexico. Integrated Writing. Collaboration with Public School Action Researchers Grant, - December, 1995 - June, 1996
  • Center for Teaching Excellence, New Mexico. Organizational Notebook Binders. Collaboration with Public School Action Researchers Grant, - December, 1994 - June, 1995
  • Center for Teaching Excellence, New Mexico. Workshop Way. Collaboration with Public School Action Researchers Grant, - December, 1994 - June, 1995
  • Center for Teaching Excellence, New Mexico. Hands on Science Using a Greenhouse. Collaboration with Public School Action Researchers Grant, - December, 1994 - June, 1995
  • Center for Teaching Excellence, New Mexico. Middle School Inclusion. Collaboration with Public School Action Researchers Grant. - December, 1993 - June, 1994
  • Educational Research Institute in Llujibliana, Slovenia. Consulted for two days with researchers. - July, 1993
  • University of Turku, Finland. Turku and Rauma campuses. Consulted with teacher education, special education, early childhood, and psychology faculty; distance education/outreach administrators; and the staff at a juvenile boys detention center. - March, 1992
  • Clovis Community College Learning Resource Center, Clovis, New Mexico. - December, 1991 – June, 1997
Books Published
  • Book Chapters
  • Robertson, J. S. (2008). Using Technology to Teach Literacy to Children with Special Needs. In R. Anderson and B. Speck Integrating Reading and Writing with Technology in K-8 Classroom (2nd. edition), by Anderson and Speck. Prentice Hall. (complete rewrite of chapter).   
  • Siegel, J. (2004) Special Education Issues, Trends, and Future Predictions. In M. F. Shaughnessy (Ed.), Education in the new millennium: Not like your grandmother's schoolhouse. Lanham: University Press of America. (same as previous chapter in 1994 edition)
  • Robertson, J. S. (2000). Using Technology to Teach Literacy to Children with Special Needs. In R. Anderson and B. Speck Integrating Reading and Writing with Technology in K-8 Classroom, by Anderson and Speck. Prentice Hall.   
  • Siegel, J. (1998). Utilizing technology for the inclusion individuals with mental retardation. In P. Retish & P. Reiters (Ed.), Social and Vocational Inclusion of Persons with Mental Retardation: An International Perspective. Hawthorne, CA: Lawrence Erlbaum Ass. 
  • Siegel, J. (1996). Computer assisted programs. In G. Giordano (Ed.), Literacy Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities. San Diego, CA: Singular. (with Drs. G. Giordano and L. Leeper). 
  • Siegel, J. (1994). Special Education Issues, Trends, and Future Predictions. In M. F. Shaughnessy (Ed.), Education in the Year 2000. Portales, NM: Eastern New Mexico University. 
  • Textbook Ancillaries
  • Robertson, J. S. (2007). Student Study Guide, Teacher Guide, Test Bank, Presentation Materials, Companion Website, and supplemental materials for Exceptional Lives: Special Education in Today's Schools: 5/e by A. P. Turnbull, H. R. Turnbull, and M. Wehmeyer. Pearson Education. http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_turnbull_exceptional_5 
  • Robertson, J. S. & Bradley, J. (2006) Instructor's Manual (book, 169 pages), Test Generator and Quiz Master (software), PowerPoint Presentations, and Companion Website for Teaching Students in the General Classroom 7th edition by R.B. Lewis and D. Doorlag. http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_lewis_teaching_7 
  • Robertson, J. S. (2004) Companion Website for Exceptional Lives: Special Education in Today's Schools: 4/e by A. P. Turnbull, H. R. Turnbull, M. Shank, and S. Smith. Website is at: http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_turnbull_exceptional_4
  • Robertson, J. S. (2004). Student Study Guide (book) and Companion Website for the Inclusive Classroom Second Edition by M. Mastropieri and T. Scruggs.  Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education. 135 pages. Website is at: http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_mastropieri_inclusive_2
  • Robertson, J. S. (2003). Low Incidence Exceptionalities. In Merrill's Education Special Education Resources. Prentice Hall. (Prentice Hall Companion Website: http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_specialed_cluster_1
  • Robertson, J. S. (2003). High Incidence Exceptionalities. In Merrill's Education Special Education Resources. Prentice Hall. (Prentice Hall Companion Website: http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_specialed_cluster_1
Journal Articles
  • Williamson, R. L., Robertson, J. S. & Casey, L. B. (accepted). Using a dynamic systems approach to investigating post-secondary education and employment outcomes for transitioning students with disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation.
  • Robertson. J. S. & Singleton, J. D. (in press). Comparison of Traditional versus Alternative Preparation of Special Education Teachers. Teacher Education and Special Education.
  • Robertson, J. S.; Koh. M. & Shin, S.(2009) Arts in the Basic Curriculum at the Brooks Museum of Art: Teaching children art fundamentals. The International Journal of the Inclusive Museum. 2 (1). 19-28.
     
  • Reeves, G.; Robertson, J.S. & Taylor, S. (2006). Addressing the Need for Special Education Teachers: The Impact of Online Instruction on Preservice Teachers' Attitudes Toward Inclusion. Teacher Education and Practice.
  • Robertson, J. S.; Grant, M. & Jackson, L. (2005). Is online instruction perceived as effective as campus instruction by graduate students in education? Internet and Higher Education. 8. 73-86.
     
  • Koh, M. S. & Robertson, J. S. (2003). School reform models and special education. Education and Urban Society. 35. (4). 421-442.
  • Robertson, J. S. & Harris, J. (2003). Making online information accessible to students with disabilities: Part II. The Technology Source. January/February 2003. Available at: http://technologysource.org/article/making_online_information_accessible_to_students_with_disabilities_part_ii/
  • Robertson, J. S.(2002). Making online information accessible to students with disabilities. The Technology Source. July/August 2002. Available at: http://technologysource.org/article/making_online_information_accessible_to_students_with_disabilities/ 
  • Robertson, J. S. (2000). Is attribution training a worthwhile classroom intervention for K-12 students with learning disabilities? Educational Psychology Review.12, (1).111-134. 
  • Shaughnessy, M. F. & Siegel. J. (1998). An interview with Rita Dunn: About learning styles. Clearing House; v71 n3 p141-45.
  • Siegel, J. & Shaughnessy, M. F.(1997-98) There's a first time for everything: Understanding adolescence. Annual Editions: Adolescent Psychology. 2nd edition. Guilford, CT: Dushkin Publishing Group, Inc. 80-82. (reprint of Adolescence article).
  • Shaughnessy, M. F. & Siegel, J.(1997). An interview with Rita Dunn: About learning styles. Record in Educational Leadership.
  • Shaughnessy, M. F. & Siegel, J. (1997). The first year special education teacher: Their desperate need for mentors! British Columbia Journal of Special Education. 21. (1). 73-90.
  • Siegel, J; Shaughnessy; M. F. & Knoble, R.  (1996). An interview with Alan Kaufman. Educational Psychology Review. 8. (2). 151-163.
  • Siegel, J. & Shaughnessy, M. F.(1996). An interview with Bernard Weiner. Educational Psychology Review. 8. (2). 165-174.
  • Siegel, J.; Good, K. & Moore, J. (1996). Integrating Technology into Educating Preservice Special Education Teachers. Action in Teacher Education. 17. (4). 53-63.
  • Siegel, J. & Shaughnessy, M. F.(1995). Educating for understanding: An interview with Howard Gardner. Annual Editions: Education.22nd edition. Guilford, CT: Dushkin Publishing Group, Inc. 199-207. (reprint of Phi Delta Kappan article).
  • Siegel, J. & Shaughnessy, M. F.(1995). There's a first time for everything: Understanding adolescence. Adolescence. 30. (11). 217-221.
  • Siegel, J.; Cook, R. & Gerard, J. (1995). Differential categorization of words by learning disabled, gifted and nonexceptional students. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 81. 243-250.
  • Shaughnessy, M. F.; Siegel, J.; Stockard, J. & Stanley, N. V. (1995). Gifted children, teachers, and parents perceptions of influential factors on gifted development. Gifted Education International. 11. (2). 76-79.
  • Siegel, J. & Shaughnessy, M. F.(1994). Educating for understanding: An interview with Howard Gardner. Phi Delta Kappan. 57. (7). 563-566.
  • Stanley, N. V.; Siegel, J; Cooper, S. L. & Marshall, K. (1994). Identification of gifted: Dynamic assessment procedure. Gifted Education International. 10. 36-38.
  • Siegel, J. (1994). Can attribution retraining help mainstreamed students or their regular education teachers? International Journal of Theory and Research in Education. 3. (3/4). 39-49. 
  • Siegel, J. & Jausovec, N. (1994). Attitudes toward gifted in Europe. International Journal of Special Education. 9. (2). 192-199.
  • Siegel, J. & Shaughnessy, M. F.(1992). Mentoring gifted female students. International Journal of Mentoring. 6. (3/4). 42-44.
  • State Journal Articles  
  • Siegel, J. (1992). Including language in reading instruction. New Mexico Journal of Reading, 8. (1), 12-15. 
  • Shaughnessy, M. F. & Siegel, J. (1994). Homework: The royal road to reading well? New Mexico Journal of Reading. 15. (2). 38-39.
  • Shaughnessy, M. F.; Siegel, J. & Dowlin, E.(1994). Parents and reading. New Mexico Journal of Reading. 15. (1). 38-39.
  • Shaughnessy, M. F.; Stanley, N. V. & Siegel, J. (1994). The gifted and reading. New Mexico Journal of Reading. 15. (1). 14-19.
  • Conference Publications   
  • Shaughnessy, M. F.; Siegel. J. & Jausovec, N. (1997). The Mathematically Gifted: Personality, Gender, and Mentoring. Paper presentation at the World Conference on Gifted in Hong Kong.
  • Siegel, J. & Jausovec, N. (1995). Improving teachers' attitudes toward students with disabilities. Proceedings of the International Council on Education for Teachers Conference, July, 1994, in Istanbul Turkey. 
  • Shaughnessy, M. F., Siegel, J.; Jausovec, N.; Lehtonen, K.; Spray, K. (1995) Gifted Education: Toward the Year 2000. Education Conference, in Brighton, England.
  • Shaughnessy, M. F, & Siegel, J.(1995). The Mathematically Gifted: Personality, Gender, and Mentoring. Proceedings of the International Association of Special Education Conference, August, 1995, in Brighton, England.
  • Siegel, J. (1995). Special Education: Trends and Future Predictions. Proceedings of the International Association of Special Education Conference, August, 1995, in Brighton, England. 
  • Stanley, N. V. & Siegel, J. (1994). Identification of gifted with dynamic assessment procedure. Proceedings of the National Centre for Able and Talented Children Conference, July, 1992, St. Catherine's College, Oxford University, Oxford, England.
  • Siegel, J. (1993). Teachers' attitudes toward their integrated learning handicapped students: Relationship to teacher perceptions of students' behaviors. Proceedings of the International Council on Education for Teachers Conference, July, 1992, in Paris, France. 
  • Siegel, J. (1992). Teachers attitudes and behaviors toward their students with learning handicaps. Proceedings of the National Social Science Association Conference, April, 1992, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1-27. 
  • Technical Reports
  • Robertson, J. S. (2005)  Year 2 Report of MASE (Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering) for Tennessee Charter Schools. Technical Report to the State Department of Education and The Hyde Foundation.  Written through CREP.
  • Robertson, J. S. (2004)  Year 1 Report of MASE (Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering) for Tennessee Charter Schools. Technical Report to the State Department of Education and The Hyde Foundation.  Written through CREP.
  • Robertson, J. S. (2003). Start-up Report for Tennessee Charter Schools. Technical Report to the State Department of Education and The Hyde Foundation.  Written through CREP. Complete overview of all four charter schools. Contributors were A. Deitrich, S. Ross, J. Scott, L. V. Thompson,  & D. Uselton.
Presentations
  • National and International Conferences
  •  (April, 2010, accepted). Transition: Targets vs. Realities. Paper to be presented at the Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Nashville, TN.  (with Dr. R. Williamson, Dr. K. C. Reeves, and C. Smith)  
  • (July, 2009). Arts in the Basic Curriculum at the Brooks Museum of Art: Teaching children art fundamentals. International Conference on the Inclusive Museum, Brisbane, Australia. Presented online.
  • (April, 2009) How do I know if my Practices are Evidence Based? Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Seattle, WA.  (with R. Williamson and Dr. S. Taylor)  
  • (June, 2007).  From a Pilot to Program: Integrating CREDE into a University Education Curriculum. Presentation at the CREDE Seminar in Berkeley, CA. (with Drs. R. Hovda and  M. Alberg)  
  • (January, 2007). Challenging the Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations: Using CREDE Standards in the College Classroom. Presentation at the annual Holmes Partnership Conference in San Antonio, TX. (in absentia with Drs. K. Cooter and R. Cooter).  
  • (April, 2006). CREDE at the University of Memphis. Presentation at the CREDE Seminar in Berkeley, CA (with Dr. R.. Hovda, Dr. K. Cooter, and B. Cassillius.) 
  • (April, 2006) Not Smart Enough for Special Education: The child who does not qualify. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Salt Lake City, Utah.  (with Dr. K. Cooter)  
  • (July, 2005). Learning Objects for Fun and Profit. Poster presentation at the Merlot International Conference in Nashville, TN. (in absentia with Dr. K. C. Reeves)
  • (July, 2004). Free tech tools for teaching K-8 learners with special needs! Workshop presented at the National Educators of Computing Conference (ISTE), New Orleans, LA. (in absentia with L. Jackson. Presented by Dr. Jim Gardner and Cheryl A. Wissick.)
  • (July, 2003). Invigorate the inclusive classroom with free and easy tech tools! Workshop presented at the National Educators of Computing Conference (ISTE), Seattle, WA. (with L. Jackson)
  • (April, 1999). Paraprofessionals in Special Education: Issues and Concerns. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Charlotte, NC.
  • (April, 1999). Technology for Students with Special Needs. Workshop presented at the Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Charlotte, NC.
  • (April, 1998). School Restructuring and Inclusion. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Minneapolis, MN (with Dr. T. Buggey, P. Ayers and S. Marsh ).
  • (August, 1997). Educational Software: Applications to Special Education. Paper presented at the International Association of Special Education Conference in Cape Town South Africa. (in absentia , with Dr. M. F. Shaughnessy)
  • (April, 1997). Educational Technology : Reading , Regular, and Special Education. Paper presented at the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education Conference. (with Dr. M. F. Shaughnessy).
  • (April, 1996). What Factors Influence People to Become Special Education Teachers? Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Orlando, Florida (with Drs. M. Greene and S. Taylor).
  • (August, 1995). The Mathematically Gifted: Personality, Gender, and Mentoring. Paper presentation at the World Conference on Gifted in Hong Kong. (with Drs. M. F. Shaughnessy and N. Jausovec).
  • (August, 1995). Gifted Education: Toward the Year 2000. Paper presented at the International Association of Special Education Conference in Brighton, England. (with Drs. M. F. Shaughnessy, M. Jansen, and K. Lehtonen).
  • (August, 1995). Math: Mentoring, Personality, and Gender. Paper presented at the International Association of Special Education Conference in Brighton, England. (with Dr. M. F. Shaughnessy).
  • (August, 1995). Special Education Issues, Trends, and Future Predictions. Paper presented at the International Association of Special Education Conference in Brighton, England.
  • (April, 1995). Factors Contributing to Regular Teachers' Attitudes Toward Their Exceptional Students. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • (November, 1994). High School Drop-Outs: Relationship with Special Education, Grade Repetition, and Suspension Practices. Paper presented in absentia at the Eighteenth Annual Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth sponsored by Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders (with Dr. S. Bettenhausen).
  • (September, 1994). High School Drop-Outs: Relationship with Special Education, Grade Repetition, and Suspension Practices. Paper presented at the Institute for Adolescents with Behavior Disorders Conference, Miami, Florida. (with Dr. S. Bettenhausen).
  • (July, 1994). Improving Teachers' Attitudes Toward Students with Disabilities. Paper presented at the International Council on Education for Teaching Conference, Istanbul, Turkey (with Dr. N. Jausovec).
  • (April, 1994). Regular Teachers' Attitudes Toward Their Integrated Students: What Can We Do? Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Denver, Colorado. (with M. A. Lee).
  • (October, 1993). SAILS: Self Administered Inventory of Learning Strengths. Paper presented at the Division of Career Development Division of the Council for Exceptional Children. Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • (July, 1993). Attitudes Toward Gifted Education in the European Community. Paper presented at the International Association of Special Education, Vienna, Austria (with Dr. N. Jausovec).
  • (April, 1993). Regular Teachers' Attitudes and Behaviors Toward Their Students with Learning Handicaps: Is Labeling Really Hurting Our Students? Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, San Antonio, Texas.
  • (April, 1993). Gifted Students, Implications of Current Research and Practices for Reading. Keynote speech for Gifted Division of the International Reading Association, San Antonio, Texas (with Drs. N. V. Stanley and M. F. Shaughnessy).
  • (July, 1992). Teachers' Attitudes, Behaviors, and Curriculum Choices for Integrated Gifted Students. Paper presented at the National Centre for Able and Talented Children, Oxford University, Oxford, England.
  • (July, 1992). Chairperson and Rapporteur for three presentations at the International Council on Education for Teaching Conference, Paris, France.
  • (July, 1992). Teachers' Attitudes and Behaviors Toward Their Integrated Students. Paper presented at the International Council on Education for Teaching Conference, Paris, France.
  • (April, 1992). Teachers' Attitude Toward Their Students With Learning Handicaps. Paper presented at The National Social Science Association Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • (April, 1992). Regular Education Teachers' Attitudes Toward Their Mainstreamed Students. Paper presented at the Annual Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Baltimore, Maryland.
  • (March, 1992). American Teacher Training. Paper presented at the University of Turku, Rauma Campus, Finland.
  • (February, 1992). Gifted Children's, Teachers', and Parents' Perceptions of Influential Factors on Gifted Development. Paper presented at the Esther Katz Rosen Symposium on the Psychological Development of Gifted Children, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas (with Drs. M. F. Shaughnessy and N. V. Stanley).
  • (April, 1991). Preparing Teachers To Work with Culturally Diverse Learning Handicapped Students: Results of a Two-Year Evaluation Program. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia (with Dr. N. Burstein and B. Cabello).
  • (February, 1990). Preparing Teachers To Work with Culturally Diverse Learning Handicapped Students. A Teacher Education Model. Presented at the Association of Teacher Educators National Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada (with Dr. N. Burstein and B. Cabello).
  • Invited Webcasts
  • (June, 2005) The Technology Fellows Program. Invited workshop presenter for National Learning Infrastructure Initiative (NLII) EDUCAUSE Bridging Community in iCohere. International virtual workshop.
  • (November, 2004) Developing faculty for online teaching: From orientation to community building. Invited panel member for National Learning Infrastructure Initiative (NLII) EDUCAUSE Bridging Community in iCohere. Developing Faculty for Online Teaching: From Orientation to Community Building.
  • (January, 2003). Making online information accessible to students with disabilities: Part II. Sponsored by Uliveandlearn and The Technology Source. The Webcast is digitally recorded and available at: http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=article&id=1008
  • (November, 2002). Making online information accessible to students with disabilities. Sponsored by Uliveandlearn Horizons and The Technology Source. The Webcast is digitally recorded and available at: http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=article&id=948