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Name: Katherine J. Mitchem, Ph.D., BCBA-D Title: Professor Department: Special Education Appointment Date: 2005 Education Ph.D., Utah State University, Special Education, emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis M. Ed., Drury University, Springfield, MO, Secondary Education B.S. (Hons), University of Manchester, England, German and European Studies BCBA coursework at Florida Institute of Technology Professional Certifications or Licenses Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral 1-12-10165 K-12 Multicategorical Special Education (West Virginia) K-6 Autism (West Virginia) 7-12 Autism (West Virginia) 9-12 German (West Virginia) 5-12 German (Utah) 6-12 German (Missouri) Awards & Honors 2015 FPDC Merit Award for Technology 2014 Nominated for Presidential Distinguished Merit Award in Service 2013 President’s Award for Outstanding Grantsmanship 2013 Expert Panel Member, IES Funded Grant--The Classroom Check-up: Supporting Elementary Teachers in Classroom Management (CCU) Using a Web-based Coaching System 2013 IRIS Center Steering Committee Member
(http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/about/who-we-are/leadership/) 2011 C.B. Wilson Distinguished Faculty Award, California University of PA 2009 Installed as Edith L. Trees Endowed Chair at California University of PA 2009 FPDC Merit Award for Grants and Contracts 2003 College of Education and Human Services Outstanding Teacher Award, West Virginia University 1998 Outstanding Doctoral Student, Utah State University Educational Experiences Visiting Fellow Edith Cowan University, Perth, Au Fall 2013 Professor California University of PA July 2009 Chair, Special Ed California University of PA Jan 2008-Jan 2010 Acting Chair, Special Ed California University of PA Jan-May 2008 Associate Professor & Graduate Coordinator California University of PA 2005-2010 Associate Professor West Virginia University Promoted 2005 Assistant Professor West Virginia University 1999-2005 Trek 21 Evaluator USDOE & West Virginia University 2001-2003 Alternate Assess Eval WVDOE OSE 2000-2001
Research Coordinator Utah State University 1996-1999 Research Assistant Utah State University 1995-1996 Visiting Faculty Brigham Young University 1998-1999 Instructor University of Phoenix 1998-1999 Special Ed Teacher ASSETS High School 1992-1995 Special Ed Para Waynesville School District 1990-1992 Grants—Federal Co-Director and Co-Principal Investigator Fitzgerald, G., & Mitchem, K (2013). Case-based PD in an RTI Model: Preparing Inservice Teachers to Use Evidence-based Practices for Students with or At-risk for Challenging Behaviors. Institute for Education Sciences, U.S. DOE. ($1,499.999 –not funded) Co-Director and Co-Principal Investigator Fitzgerald, G., & Mitchem, K. (2011-2013). Development and Testing of an Electronic Performance Support System with Modeling for Students with High-incidence Disabilities (PictureTools Mobile). U.S. Department of Education Steppingstones Technology of Innovation. ($399,706 funded) Co-Director and Co-Principal Investigator Fitzgerald, G., & Mitchem, K. (2009). KidScripts: Electronic Performance Support System (EPSS) with Video Self-Modeling: Improving Social and Behavior Outcomes for students with ASD. U. S. Department of Education: Institute for the Education Sciences, (not funded). Budget requested $1,200,000. Director and Co-Principal Investigator Mitchem, K., & Kossar, K. (2009-2015) HQ TEEMS: Preparing Highly Qualified Teachers in Exceptional Education, Math and Science. U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Special Education Programs. $478,862 funded) Co-Principal Investigator and Co-Director Fitzgerald, G. & Mitchem, K. (2009-2010). No Tool Left Behind: Electronic Performance Support System (EPSS Tools for Students with Mild Disabilities. U.S. Department of Education Steppingstones Technology of Innovation, ($598,808 Funded July 2008). Co-Principal Investigator and Co-Director Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K., Koury, K., Miller, K., & Hollingsead, C. (2008-2009). Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS) as Assistive Technologies to Improve Outcomes for Secondary Students (Project Number R324B070176). U. S. Department of Education: Institute for the Education Sciences, ($840,150.40 funded) Project Co-Director The KidTools Support System—Phase II Field Evaluation (2006-2007). U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Steppingstones of Technology Innovation for Students with Disabilities. ($598,808 funded) Research Partner Implementation of Case-Based Instruction in Multiple Contexts. (2003-2007)—U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, H327Q030072, Steppingstones of Technology Innovation for Students with Disabilities. ($899,780 funded). Other Grants Funded Director & PI Mitchem, K. Optimizing Opportunities for Students with ICD and their Teachers Through Emerging Technologies. (2017-2018). Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust. ($60,000 funded) Author and Director Mitchem, K. Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust Endowed Chair in Education (2017-2018) ($25,000 contribution). Director & PI Mitchem, K. Robotics, Virtual Reality and Simulations: Special Education for Students with ICD. (2016-2017). Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust. ($60,000 funded). Director & PI Mitchem, K. Preparing Teachers to Use Technologies to Support Students with ICD. (2015-2016). Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust. ($75,000 funded). Director & PI Mitchem, K. Technologies to Support Students with Intellectual Disabilities. (2014-15). Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust. ($75,000 funded) Director & PI Mitchem, K. ATP Lab Enhancement to Support Teachers and Families of Students with Disabilities (2013-14). Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust. ($75,000 funded). Director & PI Mitchem, K. Assessment, Teaching and Practice Lab to Support Teachers and Families of Students with Disabilities (2012-13). Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust. ($51,680). Director & PI Mitchem, K. Supporting Training for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (2011-12). Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust. ($83,700 funded). Director & PI Mitchem, K. Mobile Technology Lab to Support Preservice Preparation. (2010-11).
Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust. ($38,582 funded) Director & PI Mitchem, K. Supporting Students with Intellectual Disabilities. (2009-10). Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust. ($48,700 funded) Director & PI Mitchem, K. Application of Video Self Modeling for Teaching Social Skills to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. FPDC ($5,985 funded). Director and Principal Investigator Mitchem, K ., (2007-2008). PEP (Parents, Educators, Providers) Rally for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Faculty Professional Development Council. ($5,711 funded) Director and Principal Investigator Mitchem, K. (2008-2009). Multimedia Case-Based Instruction on Autism Spectrum Disorders. PASSHE FPDC. ($6,491 funded). Principal Investigator WV: Impact Teacher Education Course Grant SPED 640: Introduction to Behavior Disorders (submitted March 2002)—WV Department of Education ($5,000 funded) Principal Investigator WV: Impact Teacher Education Course Grant SPED 642: Teaching Strategies for Behavior Disorders (submitted March 2002)—WV Department of Education ($5,000 funded) Principal Investigator Satellite Network Grant: A proposal to deliver SPED 640: Introduction to Behavior Disorders as a SATNET Telecourse/Web course. ($14,150 funded) Principal Investigator Satellite Network Grant: A proposal to deliver SPED 642: Teaching Strategies for Behavior Disorders as a SATNET Telecourse/Web course. ($14,150 funded) Scholarly/Refereed Publications
Maor, D. & Mitchem, K. (2018, in press). Hospitalized adolescents’ use of mobile
technology for learning, communication and wellbeing. Journal of Adolescent Research.
Goeke, J., Mitchem, K., & Kossar, K. (Eds.) (2017). RedesigningSpecialEducation
TeacherPreparation:ChallengesandSolutions.Routledge/TaylorFrancis. Little, M., Slanda, D., Goeke, J., & Mitchem, K. (2017). Introduction. In J. Goeke, K.
Mitchem, & K. Kossar (Eds) RedesigningSpecialEducationTeacherPreparation:ChallengesandSolutions.Routledge/TaylorFrancis.
Kossar, K., & Mitchem, K. (2017). Beyond knowing: Scaffolding field experiences to
enhance candidates’ shift to independent identification, application, and evaluation of EBPs. In J. Goeke, K. Mitchem, & K. Kossar (Eds) RedesigningSpecialEducationTeacherPreparation:ChallengesandSolutions.Routledge/TaylorFrancis.
Maor, D. & Mitchem, K. (2015). Can technologies make a difference for hospitalized
children: What does the research say? Journal of Computer Assisted Learning. Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G., & Koury, K. (2014). Electronic performance support
systems to support teachers and students. In Zongkai Yang, Harrison H. Yang, Di Wu, & Sanya Liu (Eds) Transforming K-12 Classrooms with Digital Technology, (pp. 98-118) IGI Global.
Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G., Miller, K., & Hollingsead, C. (2013). Using electronic
performance support systems to improve academic performace of secondary students with disabilities. Journal of Special Education Technology, 28(3), 1-20.
Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K., Hollingsead, C., Miller, K., Koury, K., & Tsai, H. (2011)
Exploring the bridge from multimedia cases to classrooms; Evidence of transfer. Journal of Special Education Technology, 26(2), 23-38.
Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., Cepel, C., & Boonseng, T. (2010). Electronic
performance support system tools (EPSS) to enhance success in school for secondary students with special needs. In Leo Tan Wee Hin & R. Subranamiam (Eds.). Handbook of Research on New Media Literacy at the K-12 Level: Issues and Challenge (pp. 529-550). Information Science Reference: Hershey, PA.
Mitchem, K., Koury, K., Fitzgerald, G., Hollingsead, C., Miller, K., Tsai, H., & Zha, S.
(2009). Impact of instructional implementation on learning with interactive multimedia case-based instruction. Teacher Education and Special Education, 32(4), 297-318.
Fitzgerald, G., Hollingsead, C., Miller, K., Mitchem, K., Koury, K., Park, M., & Tsai, H.
(2009). Implementing case-based instruction in higher education through technology: What works best? Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 17(1), 5-39.
Miller, K.J., Koury, K.A., Fitzgerald, G.E., Hollingsead, C.C., Mitchem, K.J., Tsai,
H.H.,Park, M.K. (2009). Concept mapping as a research tool to evaluate conceptual change related to instructional methods. Teacher Education and Special Education, 32(4), 365-378.
Koury, K., Hollingsead, C., Fitzgerald, G., Miller, K., Mitchem, K., Tsai, H., & Zha, S. (2009). Case-based instruction in different delivery contexts: Impact of time in cases. Journal of Interactive Learning Research,20(4), 445-467.
Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G., Hollingsead, C., Koury, K., Miller, K., & Tsai, H. (2008).
Enhancing case-based learning in teacher education through online discussions: Structure and facilitation. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 19(2), 331-349
Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., & Mitchem, K. (2008). Current research and directions for
technology-assisted instruction for students with disabilities. Journal of Educational Computing Research. 38(2), 201-233.
Mitchem, K., Kight, J., Fitzgerald, G., & Koury, K. (2007). Electronic performance
support systems: An assistive technology for secondary students with mild disabilities. Journal of Special Education Technology, 22(2), 1-14.
Miller, K., Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., Mitchem, K., & Hollingsead, C. (2007). KidTools:
Self-management, problem solving, organizational and planning tools for children and teachers. Intervention in School and Clinic, 43(1), 12-19
Fitzgerald, G. & Mitchem, K. (2007, Summer). Computer support tools for children and youth with disabilities. Autism News of Orange County, 14-16. Mitchem, K.J., Kossar, K., & Ludlow, B.L. (2006). Finite resources, increasing
demands: Rural children left behind? Educators speak out on issues facing rural special education. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 25(3), 13-23.
Koury, K., & Mitchem, K. (2006). What does a principal need to know about discipline
of students with disabilities? In D. Bateman & F. Bateman (Eds.) What every school principal needs to know about special education. Council for Exceptional Children: Alexandria, VA.
Mitchem, K.J. (2006). Providing technology support to learners. In B. Ludlow, B. Collins, & R. Menlove (Eds.). Online instruction for distance education
delivery: Preparing special educators in and for rural areas (pp. 76-95). Trafford Publishing.
Mitchem, K.J., Salzberg, C., & Ludlow, B.L. (2005). Introduction to special issue.
Rural Special Education Quarterly, 23(1), 2. Kossar, K., Mitchem, K.J., & Ludlow, B.L. (2005). No Child Left Behind: A national
study of its impact on special education in rural schools. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 23(1), 3-8.
Mitchem, K.J. (2005). BE PROACTIVE: Including students with challenging behavior
in your classroom. Intervention in School and Clinic, 35(4), 248-252. Mitchem, K.J., Wells, D.L., & Wells, J.G. (2003). Using evaluation to ensure quality
professional development in rural schools. Journal of Research in Rural Education, 18(2), 96-103.
Mitchem, K.J., Wells, D.L., & Wells, J.G. (2003). Effective integration of instructional
technologies. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 11(3), 397-414. Mitchem, K.J. (2003). Data drives change: Linking professional development to
improved outcomes. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 22(1), 28-32.
Mitchem, K.J., & Richards, A. (2003). Students with Learning Disabilities in F. Obiakor, C. Utley, & A. Rotatori (Eds.). Effective Education for Learners with Exceptionalities, Vol. 15, 99-117, Oxford, England: Elsevier Science Ltd
Mitchem, K.J. & Richards, A. (2003). A comparative book review: Choosing a book
that assists doctoral students in navigating their educational journey: A comparison of content and features. Teacher Education and Special Education, 25, 419-422.
Mitchem, K.J., & Wells. D.L. (2002) A classwide peer-assisted self-management
program: Adaptations, implications, and a step-by-step guide for rural educators. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 21(2), 3-15.
Mitchem, K.J. & Young, K.R. (2001). Adapting self-management programs for
classwide use: Acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness. Remedial and Special Education, 22(2), 75-88.
Mitchem, K.J., Young, K.R., West, R.P., & Benyo, J. (2001). CWPASM: A classwide
peer-assisted, self-management program for general education classrooms. Education and Treatment of Children, 24(2), 111-140.
Young, K.R., Marchant, M., Black, S., Mitchem, K.J., & West, R.P. (2000). A teaching
approach to discipline: An alternative to punishment. Marriage and Families, 9-15.
Mitchem K.J., Young, K.R., & West, R.P. (2000). Equalizing learning opportunities--
Changing student, parent, and faculty perceptions: School is a positive place. Intervention in School and Clinic, 35(4), 183-190.
Interactive Multimedia and EPSS Programs Produced and Disseminated Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K., & Huang, Y. TeacherTools (2011). [Computer Software].
U.S. Department of Education Project #H327A080036.
Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K., Boonseng, T., & He, Z. (2011). StrategyTools: Smart Cards Version. U.S. Department of Education Project #H327A080036.
Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K., , C. (2011) KidTools Resources: No Tool Left Behind
Version [Computer Software]. University of Missouri/U.S. Department of Education Project #H327A080036.
Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K., Cepel, C., & Huang, Y. (2010). PictureTools [Computer
Software]. U.S. Department of Education Project #H327A080036. Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K., & Boonseng, T. (2010). Kid Coach. [Interactive Training
Web Site]. University of Missouri/U.S. Department of Education Project #H327A080036.
Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K., Miller, K., & Hollingsead, K. (2010). Electronic
performance support tools for adolescents: An implementation manual for StrategyTools. (Project materials funded by the U. S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES), Project #R324B070176). Columbia, MO: University of Missouri
Fitzgerald, G., Koury,K., Mitchem, K., & Boonseng, T. (2006). CBR*Tools: Computer Observation Research Tools for the Classroom [Computer Software]. University of Missouri/U.S. Department of Education Grant #H327A050066.
Proceedings Papers Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., Mitchem, K., Boonseng, T. (2008). CBR: Computerized data
collection and analysis system software. Ed-Media 2007 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications, Vancouver, Canada.
Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K., Hollingsead, C., Miller, K., Koury, K., & Tsai, H. (2007).
Multimedia cases and situated learning: What works? In Proceedings of Ed-Media 2007 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Technology, Chesapeake, VA: AACE
Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., Mitchem, K., Boonseng, T. (2007). EPSS for secondary
students with special needs: The StrategyTools Support System. In Proceedings of Ed-Media 2007 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Technology, Vancouver, Canada.
Miller, K., Koury, K., Fitzgerald, G., Hollingsead, C., Mitchem, K., & Tsai, H. (2007).
Concept mapping as a research tool to evaluate conceptual change and learning gains. In Proceedings of American Council for Rural Special Education.
Fitzgerald, G., Tsai, H., Koury, K., Mitchem, K., Hollingsead, C., & Miller, K. (2006).
Supporting case-based instruction in higher education through technology: What works? In Proceedings of International Conference on e-Learning, Bangkok, Thailand, 18.1 – 18.9.
Koury, K., Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G., & Boonseng, T. (2006). StrategyTools Coach:
Enhancing the use of EPSS for students with special needs through an online support environment. In Proceedings of International Conference on e-Learning, Bangkok, Thailand, 34.1 – 34.9.
Hollingsead, C., Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., Miller, K., & Tsai, H. (2006).
Asynchronous Online Discussions within Multi-media Case Based Instruction. In Proceedings of E-Learn 2006—World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
Mitchem, K., Miller, Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., Hollingsead, C. (2006). Technology-
enhanced case-based learning in multiple contexts: Materials for implementation. Paper presented at 25th Annual Conference of American Council on Rural Special Education, 156-163
Hollingsead, C., Koury, K., Miller, K., Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G. (2006). Learning
within Cases: A Comparison of Private and Public Higher Education and Preservice and Practicing Teachers. Paper presented at the American Evaluation Research Association Conference.
Mitchem, K.J., Fitzgerald, G., Miller, K.J., Koury, K., & Hollingsead, C. (2005).
Technology-enhanced case-based learning in multiple contexts: National research consortium year one report. In J. Mayhew (Ed.) Proceedings of the American Council On Rural Special Education (ACRES).
Hollingsead, C., Koury, K., Mitchem, K.J., Miller, K., & Fitzgerald, G. (2005).
Learning within cases: A comparison of preservice and practicing teachers in general and special education. Proceedings from the International Special Education Congress 2005 (ISEC).
Mitchem, K.J., Fitzgerald, G., Miller, K.J., Koury, K., & Hollingsead, C. (2005).
Teacher Problem Solving Skills: Multiple Ways of Teaching and Learning Using Case-based Instruction. Proceedings from the International Special Education Congress 2005 (ISEC).
Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K.J., Hollingsead, C., Miller, K., & Koury, K. (2005).
Enhancing case-based learning using online discussion groups: Diversity of practice. Proceedings from the International Special Education Congress 2005 (ISEC)
Fishbaugh, M.S., & Mitchem, K.J. (2005). The American Council on Rural Special
Education (ACRES): Organizing at the Grass Roots. Proceedings from the
International Special Education Congress 2005 (ISEC). Kossar, K., Mitchem, K.J., Ludlow, B. (2005). Impact of no child left behind act on
rural schools: A national survey. In J. Mayhew (Ed.) Proceedings of the American Council On Rural Special Education (ACRES).
Miller, K., Koury, K., Mitchem, K., Hollingsead, C., Fitzgerald, G. (2005). Using
electronic performance support systems for students in inclusive settings. Proceedings from the International Special Education Congress 2005 (ISEC), Glasgow, Scotland.
Fitzgerald, G., Hollingsead, C., Koury, K., Miller, K., & Mitchem, K. (2004). Beyond
the innovation: System supports for the implementation of performance support software for children. In Proceedings from ED-MEDIA 2004--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications. (pp.1758-1765). Chesapeake, VA: AACE
Fitzgerald, G., Hollingsead, C., Koury, K., Miller, K., & Mitchem, K. (2004). An
evaluation model for practice fields in teacher education: Contexts, process, outcomes, and transfer. In Proceedings from ED-MEDIA 2004--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications (pp.1750-1757). Chesapeake, VA: AACE
Mitchem, K., Bell, K., & Mitchem, T. (2004). Strategies for paperwork, effective
collaboration and instruction: Research-based practices from rural special educators. In J. Mayhew (Ed.) Proceedings of the American Council On Rural Special Education (ACRES).
Mitchem, K., Miller, K., Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., & Hollingsead, C. (2004).
Implementation of case-based instruction in multiple contexts: Project overview and implications for rural special education teacher preparation. In J. Mayhew (Ed.) Proceedings of the American Council On Rural Special Education (ACRES).
Miller, K., Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., & Hollingsead, C. (2004).
KidTools/KidSkills: Self-management, problem solving, organizational and planning tools for children. In J. Mayhew (Ed.) Proceedings of the American Council On Rural Special Education (ACRES).
Mitchem, K.J., & Richards, A. (2003). Ensuring rural survival: Designing professional
development that builds local capacity. In J. Mayhew (Ed.) Proceedings of the 2003 Annual National Conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education.
Richards, A., & Mitchem, K.J. (2003). Transition to postsecondary placements: From a rural perspective. In J. Mayhew (Ed.) Proceedings of the 2003 Annual National
Conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education. Mitchem, K.J. & Richards, A. (2002). Do federal mandates leave rural students
behind? Suggestions for providing professional development in rural states. In J. Mayhew (Ed.) Proceedings of the 2002 Annual National Conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education, 103-105.
Mitchem, K.J., Richards, A., & Wells, D. (2001). Implementing and evaluating
effective professional development in functional behavioral assessment in rural schools. In J. Mayhew (Ed.) Proceedings of the 2001 Annual National Conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education, 200-206.
Mitchem, K.J., Mitchem, T.L., & Morgan, J. (2000). Self-management Strategies to
Promote Inclusion. Proceedings from the International Special Education Congress 2000 (ISEC)
Mitchem, K.J. & Benyo, J. (2000). A classwide peer assisted self-management program
all teachers can use: Adaptations and implications for rural educators. In D. Montgomery (Ed.) Proceedings of the 2000 Annual national Conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education, 28-33.
Technical Reports Mitchem, K.J., & Wells, D.L. (2003). Trek 21 K-12 Evaluation Final Report 2000-
2002. Technical report submitted to Dr. John G. Wells, Director, Trek 21, West Virginia University.
Wells, D.L., & Mitchem, K.J. (2002). Trek 21 K-12 Evaluation 2002. Technical report
submitted to Dr. John G. Wells, Director, Trek 21, West Virginia University. Mitchem K.J. & Wells, D.L. (2001). Trek 21 K-12 Evaluation 2001. Technical report
submitted to Dr. John G. Wells, Director, Trek 21, West Virginia University. Mitchem K.J. & Wells, D.L. (2001). Trek 21 K-12 Evaluation 2000. Technical report
submitted to Dr. John G. Wells, Director, Trek 21, West Virginia University Mitchem, K.J., & Richards, A. M. (2001). Alternate Assessment Evaluation 2001.
Technical report submitted to Mary Nunn, Assistant Director, West Virginia Department of Education Office of Special Education.
Butera, G., Bonnett, B., McMullen, L., & Mitchem, K. J. (2000). Energy Express
Evaluation 2000. Technical report submitted to Ruthellen Phillips, Director, Energy Express.
Invited Critical Book Reviews
Mitchem, K.J. (2004 June). Review of Functional Assessment and Program Development for Problem Behavior by O’Neill, Horner, Albin, Sprague, Storey, & Newton for Wadsworth Group.
Mitchem, K.J. (2004 March). Review of Managing Classroom Behavior: A Reflective,
Case-Based Approach, 3rd Edition by Kauffman, Mostert, Trent, & Hallahan for Allyn & Bacon
Other Mitchem, K.J. (1999). Using a classwide peer-assisted self-management program to
improve classroom behavior of secondary-age at-risk students. Logan, UT: Utah State University (Doctoral dissertation)
West, R.P., Young, K.R., Mitchem, K.J., & Calderella, P. (1998). What’s happening in
Utah to help students at risk for antisocial behavior? CPD News, 21(2), 1-12. Young, K.R., West, R.P., Mitchem, K.J., Marchant, M., & Morgan, C.J. (1997).
Prevention Plus: A comprehensive approach for preventing substance use and other social problems by children and youth–Teacher’s implementation guide. Logan: Utah State University Research Foundation, Institute for the Study of Children, Youth, and Families At Risk.
Young, K.R., West, R.P., Marchant, M., & Mitchem, K.J. (1997). Prevention Plus
social skills: Teaching format and introductory teaching materials. Logan: Utah State University Research Foundation, Institute for the Study of Children, Youth, and Families At Risk.
Mitchem, K.J. (1992). Reintegration of emotionally disturbed students from residential
treatment to public school. Springfield, MO: Drury College. (Unpublished Master’s thesis).
Presentations Mitchem, K. (2015, February). IRIS Center Overview and Connections to Ohio’s Work.
Ohio Dean’s Compact on Exceptional Children 2nd Annual Statewide Conference, Dublin, OH. Invited Speaker.
Kroeger, S. & Mitchem, K. (2015, February). Leveraging IRIS Center Resources in
Program Improvement and Curriculum Redesign Efforts: The University of Cincinnati’s Journey of Innovation and Collaboration with IRIS. Ohio Dean’s Compact on Exceptional Children 2nd Annual Statewide Conference, Dublin, OH. Invited Speaker.
Mitchem, K. (2014, September). Using IRIS Resources to Embed Evidence-based
Practices in Personnel Preparation Programs: Opportunities in Ohio. Ohio Dean’s
Compact on Exceptional Children, Columbus, OH. Invited Speaker. Smith, D.D., Tyler, N., Mitchem, K., & Snyder, S. (2014, July). Using IRIS Resources
to Embed Evidence-based Practices in Personnel Preparation Programs. USDOE Office of Special Education Programs Project Directors Conference, Washington, D.C.
Mitchem, K., & Kossar, K. (2014, April). Increasing Our Impact: Effective Practices in
Personnel Preparation and Professional Development of Teachers. Presented at Council for Exceptional Children Convention & Expo., Philadelphia, PA
Mitchem, K. (2013, October). Surviving and Thriving in Diverse Classrooms:
Technologies to Support Teachers, Learners, and Those with Special Needs. Invited Keynote Presentation delivered at the Annual Conference of Educational Computing Association of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Mitchem, K., & Kossar, K. (2013, July). Improving Outcomes for Pupils and
Preservice Teachers through Co-teaching. USDOE Office of Special Education Programs Project Directors Conference, Washington, D.C.
Mitchem, K., & Kight, J., (2013, April). Supporting Young Children with Disabilities
and Their Teachers: PictureTools and PictureTools Mobile. National Student Teaching Conference, Slippery Rock, PA.
Kight, J., & Mitchem, K. (2013, April). What Do Student Teachers Need to Know
About Asperger Syndrome. National Student Teaching Conference, Slippery Rock, PA.
Fitzgerald, G., & Mitchem, K., (2013, January). Electronic performance support systems for teachers and young children with disabilities. Academic and Business Research Institute, Orlando, FL.
Mitchem, K., & Koury, K.A., (2012). Case-based instruction through technology: Outcomes and future research. Presentation to the School of Business and Law at Deakin University, Melbourne, AU. [Invited]
Koury, K.A., & Mitchem, K., (2012). Electronic performance support systems (EPSS):
Self-management, problem solving, organizational, and planning tools for children, adolescents, and teachers. Webinar presented to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development in the State of Victoria, AU. [Invited]
Koury, K.A., & Mitchem, K., (2012). Electronic performance support systems (EPSS):
Self-management, problem solving, organizational, and planning tools for children, adolescents, and teachers. Seminar presented to the Faculty at the School of Education, Murdoch University, Perth, AU. [Invited]
Mitchem, K., & Koury, K.A., (2012). Digital technologies supporting children with disabilities and challenging behaviors. Seminar presented to the CSALT at Edith Cowen University, Perth, AU. [Invited]
Mitchem, K. & Kossar, K. (2012). Improving Outcomes for Pupils and Preservice Teachers through Meaningful Partnerships with Public Schools. 2012 OSEP Project Directors Conference, Washington, DC. Mitchem, K., & Fitzgerald, G. (June, 2012). Feasibility Testing of Behavior Support Software for Young Children. Ed-Media 2012. Denver, CO. Mitchem, K., & Kossar, K. (May, 2012). Improving Outcomes for Pupils and Preservice Teachers through Meaningful Partnerships with Public Schools. 368h Annual Convention Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA. Mitchem, K. & Fitzgerald, G. (November, 2011). Feasibility Testing of Behavior Support Software for Young Children. Teacher Education Division, Council for Exceptional Children, Austin, TX. Fitzgerald, G. & Mitchem, K. (November, 2011). Computerized Behavior Support
Tools for Teachers. Teacher Education Division, Council for Exceptional Children, Austin, TX.
Mitchem, K., & Mitchem, T. (July, 2011). Improving Outcomes for Pupils and
Preservice Teachers through Meaningful Partnerships with Public Schools. 36th Annual Conference on Improving University Teaching, Bielefeld, Germany.
Huang, Y., He, Z., Fitzgerald, G., & Mitchem, K. (April, 2011). Usability Testing of an
Electronic Performance Support System “PictureTools” for Young Children with Learning Disabilities and Behavioral Disorders. American Educational Research Association, New Orleans. LA.
Kossar, K., Mitchem, K., & Burton, J. (April, 2011). The Role of Context in Preparing
and Retaining Highly Effective Educators for High Need Rural Schools. American Educational Research Association, New Orleans. LA.
Hollingsead, C., Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K., & Miller, K. (2010, November).
Technology applications extended from an IES high school intervention to university candidate training. Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference. St. Louis, MO.
Fitzgerald, G. E., Mitchem, K. J., Hollingsead, C., & Miller, K. (2010, November). The
transfer of learning from multimedia cases to classrooms. Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference. St. Louis, MO.
Hollingsead, C., Fitzgerald, G., Miller, K., & Mitchem, K. (2010). Electronic
performance support systems: IES funded high school applications-university candidate classroom and field implementations. Clute Institute for Academic Research Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Fitzgerald, G., Miller, K., Mitchem, K. Koury, K., & Hollingsead, C. (August, 2010)
StrategyTools: An Electronic Performance Support System for Students in Inclusive Settings. Inclusive and Supportive Education Congress (ISEC), Belfast, UK.
Miller, K., Mitchem, K., Hollingsead, C., & Fitzgerald, G. (August 2010). The Use of
EPSS Tools to Support Transition Programming in Inclusive Environments. Inclusive and Supportive Education Congress (ISEC), Belfast, UK.
Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G., Miller, K., & Hollingsead, C. (August 2010). EPSS Tools
As Assistive Technologies to Improve Academic Outcomes for 9th and 12th Grade Students. Inclusive and Supportive Education Congress (ISEC), Belfast, UK.
Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K., Miller, K., & Hollingsead, C. (June, 2010). Improving
Educational Outcomes through the Use of Electronic Performance Support Systems as Assistive Technologies. Institute of Education Sciences, National Harbor, MD.
Mitchem, K. & Mitchem, T. (2010, May). Applications of Video Self Modeling and Technology Integration for Teaching and Supporting Social, Transition, and Independent Living Skills for Students with Autism. 12th Annual International Conference on Education (ATINER), Athens, Greece.
Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G., Miller, K., Koury, K., & Hollingsead, C. (2009, July).
Emerging Technologies in Case-based Instruction. Improving University Teaching Conference, Vancouver, BC.
Fitzgerald, G, & Mitchem, K. (2009, July). Preparing Students for Transition to Higher
Education Using Electronic Performance Supports. Improving University Teaching Conference, Vancouver, BC.
Miller, K., Koury, K., Fitzgerald, G., Hollingsead, C., & Mitchem, K. (2009, July).
Measuring Gains in Learning Through a Concept Mapping Procedure. Improving University Teaching Conference, Vancouver, BC.
Koury, K., Hollingead, C., Fitzgerald, G., Miller, K., & Mitchem, K. (2009, July). Multimedia
Case-based Instruction in Different Delivery Contexts: The Impact of Time in Cases. Improving University Teaching, Vancouver, CA.
Mitchem, K., Kotchman, R., & Fitzgerald, G. (2009, February). Electronic Performance
Support System (EPSS) Tools to Enhance School Success for Students with
Aspergers Syndrome. Association for Behavior Analysis Autism Conference, Jacksonville, FL.
Fitzgerald, G.,Mitchem, K. & Boonseng, T. (2008, November). EPSS: Enhancing
Success in School for Secondary Students with Mild Disabilities: Implementation and Outcomes. NCTI Conference, Washington, DC.
Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G. & Koury, K. (2008, July). Impact of Instructional
Implementation on Learning with Multimedia Case-based Instruction. Poster presented at the annual conference Improving University Teaching, Glasgow, Scotland.
Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K., & Koury, K. (2008, July). Enhancing Transformational
Learning through Multimedia Case-based Instruction. Paper presented at the annual conference Improving University Teaching, Glasgow, Scotland.
Koury, K., Fitzgerald, G., & Mitchem, K. (2008, July). Assessing Transformative
Experiences from Multimedia. Poster presented at the annual conference Improving University Teaching, Glasgow, Scotland.
Glomb, N., Alexander, M., Gibson, & Mitchem, K. (2008, May). Using the Principles
of Applied Behavior Analysis to Develop and Deliver Effective Online Instruction. Presentation at the annual convention of the Association of Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
Koury, K., Mitchem, K., Kight, J., Coles, J., & Courie, C. (2007, November). Teachers’
Use of Electronic Performance Support Software with Students with Disabilities. Presentation at 48th Annual PACEC Convention, Grantsville, PA.
Fitzgerald, G., Hollingsead, C., Mitchem, K, Miller, K., Koury, K. & Tsai, H. (June
2007). Multimedia Cases and Situated Learning: What Works? Ed Media World Conference on Educational Multimedia Hypermedia & Technology, Vancouver, CA
Mitchem, K., Seman, M., Szalajda, S., Evans, R. (2007, April). Survive and thrive: Tips
for Managing Paperwork, Instruction, Students, Time, and Stress. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention and Expo, Louisville, KY.
Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., Mitchem, K., Hollingsead, C., Miller, K., & Tsai, H. (2007,
April). Case-based instruction through technology: Does implementation affect outcomes. American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Miller, K., Koury, K., Fitzgerald, G., Hollingsead, C., Mitchem, K., & Tsai, H. (2007,
March). Concept mapping as a research tool to evaluate conceptual change and learning gains. Paper presented at 26th Annual Conference of American Council on Rural Special Education (Billings, MT).
Fitzgerald, G., Mitchem, K., Miller, K., Hollingsead, C., Koury, K., & Tsai, H. (2006,
November). Technology-enhanced case-based learning in teacher preparation: Research findings and recommendations for implementation. Presentation at Annual TED/TAM (Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education and Technology and Media) Conference, San Diego, CA.
Fitzgerald, G., Boonseng, T., Koury, K., & Mitchem, K. (2006, November). CBR:
Computerized data collection and analysis system. Presentation at Annual TED/TAM (Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education and Technology and Media) Conference, San Diego, CA.
Miller, K., Koury, K., Fitzgerald, G., Hollingsead, C., Mitchem, K., & Tsai, H. (2006,
November). Concept mapping: A procedure for measuring learning gained through multimedia case contexts. Annual TED/TAM (Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education and Technology and Media) Conference, San Diego, CA.
Koury, K., Mitchem, K., & Fitzgerald, G. (2006). Implementation of Electronic
Performance Support Systems: Field Based Research. Poster presented U.S. Department of Education Project Director’s Conference, Washington, D.C.
Mitchem, K., Miller, Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., Hollingsead, C. (2006). Technology-
enhanced case-based learning in multiple contexts: Materials for implementation. Paper presented at 25th Annual Conference of American Council on Rural Special Education
Hollingsead, C., Mitchem, K., Koury, K., Fitzgerald, G., & Miller, K. (2006).
Asynchronous on-line discussions within multimedia case-based instruction. Paper presented at the International E-Learning Conference in Honolulu, HI.
Hollingsead, C., Koury, K., Miller, K., Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G. (2006). Learning
within Cases: A Comparison of Private and Public Higher Education and Preservice and Practicing Teachers. Paper presented at the American Evaluation Research Association Conference.
Mitchem, K.J., Miller, K., Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., & Hollingsead, C. (2005 March).
Technology-enhanced case-based learning in multiple contexts: National research consortium year one report. 25th National Conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES), Tulsa, OK.
Kossar, K., Mitchem, K.J., Ludlow, B. (2005). Impact of no child left behind act on
rural schools: A national survey. 25th National Conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES), Tulsa, OK
Fitzgerald, G., Hollingsead, C., Koury, K., Miller, K., & Mitchem, K. (2004 June). Beyond the innovation: System supports for the implementation of performance support software for children. ED-MEDIA 2004--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications.
Fitzgerald, G., Hollingsead, C., Koury, K., Miller, K., & Mitchem, K. (2004 June). An
evaluation model for practice fields in teacher education: Contexts, process, outcomes, and transfer. ED-MEDIA 2004--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications.
Mitchem, K.J. & Bell, K. (2004 April). Surviving special education: Tips for managing
paperwork, instruction, students, time, and stress. Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, New Orleans, LA.
Mitchem, K.J., Miller, K., Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., & Hollingsead, C. (2004 March).
Implementation of case-based instruction in multiple contexts: Project overview and implications for rural special education teacher preparation. 24th National Conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES), Orlando, FL.
Miller, K., Mitchem, K., Fitzgerald, G., Koury, K., & Hollingsead, C. (2004 March).
KidTools/ KidSkills: Self-management, problem-solving, organizational, and planning tools for children. 24th National Conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES), Orlando, FL.
Mitchem, K.J., Bell, K. & Mitchem, T.L. (2004 March). Strategies for paperwork,
effective collaboration and instruction: Research-based practices from rural special educators.24th National Conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES), Orlando, FL.
Van Acker, R., & Mitchem, K. (2003 October). School and university collaboration:
The relationship between readiness of the school for change and the effectiveness of the professional development. It’s not how much they need, it’s how much they think they need it! Leaders of Mini-Strand at the Council for Children with Behavior Disorders International Conference, St. Louis, MO (Oct 2-4, 2003)
Mitchem, K., Richards, A. & Van Acker, R. (2003 October). You can’t be a prophet in
your own land: The use of outside facilitation to promote system-wide change in schools. Council for Children with Behavior Disorders International Conference, St. Louis, MO
Mitchem, K.J. & Wells, D.L. (2003, April). Assessing the host environment: Linking
assessment to sustained implementation of professional development. Council for Exceptional Children Convention, Seattle, WA.
Mitchem, K.J., & Richards, A. (2003 March). Ensuring rural survival: Designing
professional development that builds local capacity. 2003 Annual National Conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education, Salt Lake City, UT.
Richards, A., & Mitchem, K.J. (2003 March). Transition to postsecondary placements:
From a rural perspective. 2003 Annual National Conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education, Salt Lake City, UT.
Kuhn, A.L., Lemani, C.N., Wells, D.L., Mitchem, K.J., Wells, J.G. (February 2003).
Integration of instructional technologies and change in teacher practice. Paper presented at the Eastern Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Weigandt, C., Palak, D., Wells, D.L., Mitchem, K.J., & Wells, J. (February 2003).
Instructional technologies: Building toward a higher level. Paper presented at the Eastern Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Mitchem, K.J., Richards, A., Hill, N., & Mitchem, T.L. (2002, October). Promoting
positive behavior support county-wide: A collaborative effort. International Child and Adolescent Conference, Miami, FL.
Mitchem, K. J., Richards, A., & Wells, D.L., (2002, April). Sustaining effective
practices: Implementing and evaluating effective professional development for diverse populations. Council for Exceptional Children Convention, New York, NY.
Richards, A., Mitchem, K.J., & Wells, D. (2002, April). Retooling the classroom to
incorporate alternate assessment: Seven steps to instructional planning. Council for Exceptional Children Convention, New York, NY.
Mitchem, K.J. & Richards, A. (2002, March). Do federal mandates leave rural students
behind? Suggestions for providing professional development in rural states. 2002 Annual National Conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education, Reno, NV.
Richards, A., Mitchem, K.J., & Mitchem, T. (2001, November). Retooling the
classroom to incorporate alternate assessment: Seven steps to instructional planning. 24th Annual Teacher Education Division Conference, St. Petersburg, FL.
Mitchem, K.J., Richards, A., & Wells, D.L. (2001, October). Professional development
in PBS: Variables affecting teacher practice. Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders International Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Reed, M., & Mitchem, K.J. (2001, October). Functional assessment and E/BD teachers
in West Virginia. Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders International Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Mitchem, K.J., Maheady, L. Kamps, D., Lignugaris-Kraft, B., & Salzberg, C. (2001,
May). Past trends and future directions in educational research at ABA. Panel discussion presented at the 27th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.
Mitchem, K.J. & Wells, D.L. (2001, April). Sustaining effective practices:
Implementing and evaluating effective professional development. Council for Exceptional Children Convention, Kansas City, MO.
Mitchem, K.J., & Richards, A. (2001, March). Implementing and evaluating effective
professional development in functional behavioral assessment in rural schools. American Council on Rural Special Education National Conference, San Diego, CA
Mitchem, K.J. (2001, March). Schoolwide interventions for enhancing the effectiveness
of paraeducators. Paper presented at the AACTE 53rd Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX.
Mitchem, K.J. & Wells, D.L. (2000, November). When does training in functional
behavioral assessment lead to implementation: A prescription for institutionalizing best practice. TECBD National Conference on Severe Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Mitchem, K.J., & Wells, D.L. (2000, November). Teaching social skills: Tips,
strategies and activities to make learning fun. West Virginia Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Mitchem, K.J. & Wells, D.L. (2000, November). Sustaining effective practices:
Implementing and evaluating effective professional development. International Adolescent Conference, Portland, Oregon.
Mitchem, K.J., Young, K.R., & West, R.P. (2000, July). Self-management strategies to
promote inclusion. Paper presented at the International Special Education Congress 2000, Manchester, England.
Mitchem, K.J., Mitchem, T.L., Young, K.R., & West, R.P. (2000, July). Promoting
inclusion with the PAL Game: A classwide peer-assisted self-management program. Paper presented at the International Special Education Congress 2000, Manchester, England.
Mitchem, K.J. (2000 May). Enhancing parent/child relationships through self-
management and social skills instruction. 26th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, DC.
Mitchem, K.J. & Benyo, J. (2000 March). A classwide peer assisted self-management
program all teachers can use: Adaptations and implications for rural educators. 20th National Conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES), Alexandria, VA.
Mitchem,K.J. (1999 November) Shifting responsibility back to the student: Self-
management strategies all teachers can use. WV Council for Exceptional Children, Morgantown, WV.
Mitchem, K.J. & Benyo, J. (1999 June). Shifting responsibility back to the student:
Self-management all teachers can use. 22nd Annual Conference on Interventions for At-Risk Children and Youth, Logan, Utah.
Mitchem, K.J. (1999 May). Effects of a classwide peer assisted self-management
program on appropriate classroom behavior of the group and target high-risk 7th grade students in a regular education classroom. Poster presented at the 25th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Chicago, Illinois.
Mitchem, K.J., Benyo, J., Young, K.R., & West, R.P. (1998 November). Enhancing
secondary students’ on-task behavior and use of social skills using the PAL Game–A classwide peer-assisted self-management program. 21st Annual Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Mitchem, K.J., Benyo, J., Young, K.R., & West, R.P. (1998 October). Bridging the
research to practice gap–Using a classwide peer-assisted, self-management program to improve on-task behavior. Paper presented at the Annual BEST Teacher Retreat and Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Provo, Utah.
Mitchem, K.J., Benyo, J., Young, K.R., & West, R.P. (1998 September). Bridging the
research to practice gap–Using a classwide peer-assisted, self-management program to improve on-task behavior. Paper presented at the International Adolescent Conference, Bethesda, Maryland.
Mitchem, K. J., & Peterson, L.P. (1998 June). The School and Family Empowerment
Project: Strategies for making school a safer place. Paper presented at the Western Region Enterprise Community Conference, Ogden, Utah.
Mitchem K.J., & Benyo, J. (1998 June). Enhancing on-task behavior and use of social
skills of middle school students using the PAL Game–A classwide peer-assisted self-management program. Paper presented at the 21st Annual Interventions for At-Risk Children and Youth Conference, Logan, Utah.
West, R.P., Young, K.R., Peterson, L.P., & Mitchem, K.J. (1996 October). Preventing
antisocial behavior in secondary school: Early intervention and generalization. Paper presented at the International Adolescent Conference, Aspen, Colorado.
Mitchem, K.J., & Huff, A. (1996 June). Prevention in the high school: Is it too late?
Special challenges and successes. Paper presented at the 19th Annual Interventions for At-Risk Children and Youth Conference, Logan, Utah.
Mitchem, K.J., West, R.P., & Young, K.R. (1996 May). Prevention in the high school:
Is it too late? Special challenges and successes. Paper presented at the Utah Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Annual Conference, Provo, Utah.
TEACHING Courses Taught (at California University of PA) ESP 742: Life Transitions and Partnerships: ASD ESP 753: Professional and Ethical Practice: ABA ESP 312: Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Educators ESP 701: Introduction to Behavior Analysis ESP 800: Seminar in Advanced Behavior Analysis and Research ESP 739: Field Experience Seminar in Special Education ESP 712: Issues and Trends in Special Education (Individual Instruction) ESP 737: Legislation and Litigation in Special Education (Individual Instruction) EDU 340: Mainstreaming the Exceptional Learner ESP 301: Behavior Principles I ESP 401: Behavior Principles II ESP 339: Field Experience 1: High Incidence Disabilities ESP 349: Field Experience 2: Low Incidence Disabilities Courses Developed ESP 750: Concepts, Principles, & Assessments ABA ESP 751: ABA Interventions I ESP 753: Professional Ethical Practice Behavior Analysis ESP 754: Intensive Practicum in ABA ESP 800: Seminar in Advanced Behavior Analysis and Research ESP 712: Issues and Trends in Special Education (Individual Instruction) ESP 737: Legislation and Litigation in Special Education (Individual Instruction) ESP 740: Nature/Characteristics Autism Spectrum Disorders ESP 741: Communication, Behavior & Instruction: ASD ESP 742: Life Transitions and Partnerships: ASD ESP 743: Navigating the Social World:ASD Program Development
2006 Masters in Education with Dual Certification in Elementary Education and Special Education 2007 Certificate of Specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2008 Initial work in collaboration with department on: PK-8 Dual Certification in Special Education and Elementary 7-12 Dual Certification in Special Education and Secondary Education 9-270 Special Education Coursework in line with changes to Chapter 49-2 PDE Certification Regulations 2014 M.Ed. Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (BCBA preparation) Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (BCBA preparation) Approved Course Sequence from BACB
SERVICE California University Service Committees Chair, Faculty Evaluation Committee, 2016-2017 Member, Early, Middle, and Special Education Faculty Search Committee, 2011-2012 Member, University Wide Sabbatical Committee, 2011-2013, 2014 Member, University Wide Promotion Committee, 2011-2013 Member, Department Promotion Committee, 2010-2011 Co-Chair, Steering Committee, Building Character Classroom Implementation, 2010-2012 Member, Provost Council, January 2008-2010 Member, Chairs Forum, January 2008-2010 Member, College of Education and Human Services Council, January 2008-present Member, Graduate Council, August 2005-2010 Member, Chapter 354 Committee, January 2006-present Member, FPDC Grants Subcommittee, January 2007-2012 Member, Technology Education Faculty Search Committee, 2007-2008 Chair, Special Education Faculty Search Committee, 2006-2007 Member, Special Education Faculty Search Committee, 2005-2006 Member, College of Education and Human Services Advisory Board, 2005-present Member, Department of Special Education Advisory Board Member, Online Task Force, August 2005-June 2006 Chair, PDE Standard VIII Committee (Subcommittee of NCATE Planning Team). Individual Assignments 2008-2010 Chair , Department of Special Education 2005-2010 Special Education Graduate Program Coordinator 2005-2007 Special Education Outcomes Assessment Coordinator 2007 Chair, 2008 Autism Conference Planning Committee 2008 Chair, 2009 Autism Conference Planning Committee
2009 Chair, 2010 Autism Conference Planning Committee 2010 Chair, 2011 Autism Conference Planning Committee 2011 Chair, 2012 Autism Conference Planning Committee Professional Community Service USDOEd Grant Reviewer for 84.325E OSEP Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities-National Center for the Development and Dissemination of Digital Open Educational Tools and Resources, 2017. USDOEd Grant Reviewer for 84.325 OSEP Personnel Preparation and Leadership Grant competition, 2014. Technical Assistance Provider and Trainer, IRIS Center, Vanderbilt and Claremont Graduate College, 2013-present. Member, Steering Committee, IRIS Center, Vanderbilt and Claremont Graduate College, 2013-present. External Reviewer for Promotion Portfolio of Dr. Sekhar Pindiprolu (to Professor), University of Toledo, OH, 2014 External Reviewer for Promotion Portfolio of Dr. Kevin Miller, Buffalo State College, NY, 2011 External Reviewer for Promotion Portfolio of Dr. Sekhar Pindiprolu (to Associate), University of Toledo, OH, 2010 Manuscript Reviewer, European Journal of Psychology in Education, 2011-present Associate Editor, Education and Treatment of Children, 2011-present American Council on Rural Special Education, Board Member, 2001-2007 American Council on Rural Special Education, Editorial Board Liaison, 2003-2007 Co-Editor Technical Services, Rural Special Education Quarterly, 2003-2007 Editorial Review Board, Education and Treatment of Children, 2000-present Editorial Review Board, Rural Special Education Quarterly, 2000-2014 Peer Reviewer, Teacher Education Division National Conference, 2006, 2007, 2008 Peer Reviewer, American Council on Rural Special Education National Conference,
2001; 2002; 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Panel Reviewer, U.S. Department of Education—Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants,
1999; 2000 Past President, West Virginia Council for Exceptional Children (2004-2004) President, West Virginia Council for Exceptional Children (2003-2004) President Elect, West Virginia Council for Exceptional Children (2002-2003) Vice President, West Virginia Council for Exceptional Children (2001-2002) West Virginia Positive Behavior Support Leadership Team, Member, 2004 West Virginia Positive Behavior Support Team, Member, 1999-2004 West Virginia Positive Behavior Support through RSP State Cadre, member, 2002-present Faculty Advisor, WVU CEC Student Chapter Current Professional Association Memberships
Association for Behavior Analysis International Council for Exceptional Children, Member Teacher Education Division, Member Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Member Division of Learning Disabilities, Member Division of Research, Member American Council on Rural Special Education, Member Community Service and Consultantships Technical Assistance May 2014—Critical Friend Site Visit and Peer Review with Goodlad Institute for Educational Renewal to College of Education, Montclair State University, NJ. May 2014-- Intensive IRIS Work Session with Sue Robb, Claremont Graduate School, for College of Education faculty at University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. March 2014—Intensive IRIS Work Session with Sue Robb, Claremont Graduate School, for College of Education faculty at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. January 2014—Pre-Site Visit and Needs Assessment for Intensive IRIS Work Session to College of Education, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. 2009—present-Training and technical assistance on use of evidence based practices in instruction and management of students with special needs, managing challenging behaviors at Washington Park and Connellsville School Districts. July 2008—Training and technical assistance on StrategyTools EPSS software for Albert Gallatin High School and Canon Mac High School. September 2007—Training and technical assistance on StrategyTools EPSS software at Marshall County Schools and Uniontown School District. Invited Presentations August, 2016. Using Applied Behavior Analysis to Analyze and Problem-solve: A
Practical Approach. Clairton School District, Clairton, PA. (Two day training) August, 2015 Using Applied Behavior Analysis to Analyze and Problem-solve: A
Practical Approach. Intermediate Unit 1, Coal Center, PA. (Two day training) January, 2012. Implementing Universal Design for Learning in the Schools. Garrett
County School District, Oakland, MD.
October, 2011. Covey 7 Habits Training. California Elementary School, California, PA. August, 2011. Leader in Me Training. California Elementary School, California, PA. October, 2011. Grant Writing Workshop. Washington Park School District. April, 2011. Universal Design for Learning for Secondary Educators: Applying it in the
Classroom. Presented at Garrett County School District, Oakland, MD. April, 2011. Universal Design for Learning for Secondary Educators: An Introduction.
Garrett County School District, Oakland, MD. April, 2011. Universal Design for Learning for Elementary Educators: Applying it in the
Classroom. Garrett County School District, Oakland, MD. March, 2011. Universal Design for Learning for Elementary Educators: An Introduction.
Garrett County School District, Oakland, MD. March, 2011. Universal Design for Learning for Administrators. Garrett County Board
of Education, Oakland, MD. July, 2010. Co-Teaching at the Secondary Level. Garrett County School District,
Oakland, MD. October, 2009. Inclusion and Co-Teaching. Garrett County School District, Oakland,
MD. August, 2009. Autism and the Hidden Curriculum. Garrett County School District,
Oakland, MD August, 2009. Ten Things a Student with Autism Wants You to Know. Garrett County
School District, Oakland, MD. August, 2009. Inclusion and Co-Teaching in Middle Schools. Garrett County Board of
Education, Oakland, MD. June, 2009. Top 10 Strategies for Including the 5 “R’s” Student. Morgantown High
School, Morgantown, WV. April, 2008. KidTools Support Systems Software. Trinity West Elementary School,
Washington, PA. February, 2008—What’s New in Special Education at California University.
Intermediate Unit 1 LEA Meeting, Coal Center, PA.
October, 2007. Strategies for Including the 5 “R’s” Student. Rivesville Elementary and Middle Schools, WV.
August, 2007. Top 10 Strategies for Classroom Management. West Virginia
University’s Benedum Collaborative Conference. August, 2007. Co-teaching and Inclusion. Northern High School, Garrett County, MD. May, 2007. Strategies for Managing Behavior. Presented at Academy Primary School,
Pittsburgh, PA. February, 2007. Strategies for Including the 5 “R’s” Student. West Milford Elementary
School, WV. February, 2006. Elementary Instructional Workshop: Differentiated Instruction. Garrett
County Schools, MD. May, 2004. Effective Educational Programming for Students with EBD. Wetzel County
Schools Professional Development Meeting, New Martinsville, WV. March, 2004. Writing Educationally and Legally Defensible IEPS for Students with
EBD. Garrett County Schools Professional Development Meeting, Oakland, MD.
January-June, 2004. Effective Instructional Strategies for Reading and Behavior. Series
of professional development seminars at Moundsville Junior High School, Moundsville, WV.
September, 2003. Schoolwide Assistance Team Training—Project RIDE. Marshall
County Schools Professional Development Meeting, Moundsville, WV. August, 2003. How’s It Feel to be Me: School through the Eyes of a Student with Special
Needs. South Martinsburg Junior High and High Schools Professional Development Meeting, Martinsburg, WV.
June, 2003. Effective Prereferral Intervention. Marshall County Schools Professional
Development, Moundsville, WV. June, 2003. Effective Instruction for Academics and Behavior. Regional Education
Service Agency (RESA) VIII Professional Development Institute, Cacapon Springs, WV.
July, 2002. How’s it feel to be me: School through the Eyes of Child with Disabilities.
Garrett County Schools Professional Development Meeting for Elementary Teachers, Deep Creek, MD.
July, 2002. Implementing Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports. Hampshire County Schools Professional Development Institute, Romney, WV.
May 2002. Effective Instruction for Academics and Behaviors. Garrett County Schools
Seminar for Elementary Mentors, Oakland, MD. March, 2002. Overview of SchoolWide Positive Behavior Supports. Hampshire County
Schools Professional Development Meeting, Romney, WV. February, 2002. Top 10 Strategies for Elementary Teachers. Anna Jarvis Elementary
School, Grafton, WV. February, March, 2001. Strategies for Including the 5 “R’s” Student in High School
Content Areas. Invited addresses at Allegany County Schools Professional Development Meetings
December, 2001. Proactive Behavior Management for New Teachers. Garrett County
Schools Professional Development Meeting, Oakland, MD. September, 2001. Strategies for Including Students with Special Needs. Garrett County
Professional Development Content Mentoring Series, McHenry, MD. August, 2001. Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports. Garrett County Schools
Professional Development Institute, Oakland, MD. August, 2001. Functional Behavior Assessment: Linking Assessment to Intervention.
Augusta Elementary School Professional Development Meeting, Augusta, WV. August, 2001. F.A.T. City: Walk for a Mile in the Shoes of a Special Education Student.
Garrett County Schools Professional Development Meeting, Deep Creek, Maryland.
June, 2001. Functional Behavior Assessment and Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports
Team Training. Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) VIII Professional Development Meeting, Romney, WV.
June, 2001. Functional Behavior Assessment and Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports
Team Training. Hampshire County Schools Professional Development Meeting, Romney, WV.
March, 2001. Linking Assessment to Intervention: Functional Behavioral Assessment.
Lewis County Schools Professional Development Meeting, Stonewall Jackson, WV.
April, 2001. The Five R’s: Addressing the Reluctant, Recalcitrant, Reading and wRiting
Resistant Learner. Garrett County Schools Professional Development Meeting,
Oakland, MD. March, 2001. Top 10 Strategies for Positive Behavior Management. Lewis County
Schools Professional Development Meeting, Stonewall Jackson, WV. March, 2001. Academic and Behavioral Strategies for High School Teachers. Garrett
County Schools Professional Development Meeting, Oakland, MD. February, 2001. Programming for Social Skills in EBD Programs. Garrett County
Schools Professional Development Meeting, Oakland, MD. February, 2001. Functional Behavioral Assessment: Now What? Regional Education
Service Agency (RESA) VIII Professional Development Meeting, Martinsburg, WV.
January, 2000. Incorporating Effective Instructional Strategies in Behavior Intervention
Plans. Garrett County Schools Professional Development Meeting, Oakland, MD.
January, 2000. Functional Behavioral Assessment and Self-Management Instruction for
Students with EBD. Garrett County Schools Professional Development Meeting, Oakland, MD.
November, 2000. Linking Assessment to Intervention. Broadford Elementary and
Dennett Road Elementary Schools, Oakland, MD. October, 2000. Proactive Behavior Management for Paraeducators. Garrett County
Schools Professional Development Meeting, Oakland, MD. October, 2000. Teaching Students to Self-Manage. Garrett County Schools Staff
Development Day, Oakland, MD. October, 2000. Strategies for Minimizing Disruption to Maximize Instruction. Garrett
County Schools Staff Development Day, Oakland, MD. September, 2000. Planning for Success: Providing Positive Behavior Supports for All
Students. Garrett County Schools Professional Development Meeting, Bruceton, MD.
August, 2000. Planning for Success: Providing Positive Behavior Supports for All
Students. Bruceton K-8 School Professional Development Meeting, Bruceton, MD.
August, 2000. Planning for Success: Ready, Get Set, Teach. Accident Elementary
School, Oakland, MD.
August, 2000. Effective Programming for Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Garrett County Board of Education Professional Development Meeting, Oakland, MD.
June, 2000. Functional Behavioral Assessment: Now What? Regional Education
Service Agency (RESA) VIII Professional Development Meeting, Martinsburg, WV.
April, 2000. Surviving the Last Nine Weeks—Teach Social Skills. Garrett County Board
of Education Professional Development Meeting for Special Education Teachers, Oakland, MD.
March, 2000. Linking Assessment to Intervention: Functional Behavioral Assessment for
Teachers. Garrett County Board of Education, Oakland, MD. February, 2000. Building Positive Relationships with Youth. Garrett County Mental
Health, Continuing Education Division, McHenry, MD. December 1999. Effective Behavior Support. Monongalia County Board of Education
Professional Development Meeting for Administrators, Special Education Coordinators, and School Psychologists, Morgantown, WV.
May, 1998. Collaboration and Co-teaching: Making the Most of Your Co-teacher.
Ogden City School District Professional Development Meeting, Ogden, UT.