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Rashida Banerjee Position

Professor School of Special Education College of Education and Behavioral Science University of Northern Colorado Campus Box 141, McKee 37 Greeley, CO 80639

Telephone (970) 351-1184

Fax (970) 351-1061

Email [email protected]

Information last updated: July 2018

EDUCATION

Degree Institution Area of Study

Ph.D. (with Hons.) University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Special Education

Area of Emphasis: Early Childhood Special Education & Educational Research

M.S. University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Special Education

Area of Emphasis: Early Childhood Special Education

Post Grad. Diploma in Spl. Ed.

Jadavpur University, Calcutta, India.

Multiple Disabilities

B.Com. (with Hons.)

Calcutta University, Calcutta, India.

Accountancy & Management

RESEARCH AREAS/INTERESTS

Assessment of young children-issues around diversity

Effective community, family, and professional partnerships

Effective inclusive interventions for young children

Early childhood workforce development

International support systems for persons with disability

WORK EXPERIENCE: RESEARCH AND TEACHING

Years Institution Position Responsibilities

2018-present School of Special Education, Univ. of Northern Colorado

Associate Professor

Teaching, research, service [including MA ECSE program coordination]

mailto:[email protected]

Curriculum Vita, Rashida Banerjee

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2017- present Center for Early Childhood and Family Studies, Univ. of Northern Colorado

Acting Director

Professional Development, Research and University/Community Liaison

2018-2019 Univ. of Northern Colorado

Teaching and Learning Fellow for Diverse Learners

Designing and implementing professional development and resources related to effective pedagogies for inclusive classrooms and support of diverse learners.

2013- 2018 School of Special Education, Univ. of Northern Colorado

Associate Professor

Teaching, research, service [including MA ECSE program coordination]

2015 National Center for Children in Poverty, Columbia University

Visiting Scholar

Scholarship

2008-2013 School of Special Education, Univ. of Northern Colorado

Assistant Professor

Teaching, research, service [including program coordination]

2005-2008 Dept. of Special Education, University of Kansas

Teaching Assistant

Taught courses; SPED 785 Application of Assessment Information for Exceptional Children and Youth; SPED 664/ 860: Inclusive Strategies and Intervention for Infants and Toddlers

2003-2008 Schiefelbusch Institute of Life Span Studies, University of Kansas

Graduate Research Assistant

Data Coordinator on a 5 year longitudinal, multi-site NIH Grant- Children’s School Success. Provided training to other researchers on the grant in data collection and use of assessment tools. Member of a team involved in planning and conducting teacher training on the curriculum for the grant

2003-2007 Juniper Gardens Children’s Project, University of Kansas

Research Assistant

Indicator of Parent Child Interaction

-Participated in the development of the tool and online training module with Drs. Kathleen Baggett, Judith Carta, & Eva Horn.

Winter 2006–2007

KU Center for Developmental Disabilities, University of Kansas

Research Assistant

Collected data on self determination with high school students for a Federally funded research grant.

Summer 2006 Beach Center on Disabilities, University of Kansas

Research Assistant

Planned and completed foundational work for the kindergarten readiness research


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with KS State Dept. of Ed.; Translated Beach Center parent materials in Hindi

Summer 2005 Dept. of Special Education, University of Kansas

Practicum Supervisor

Supervised practicum experiences for master’s level students

1997-2002 Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Calcutta, India

Teaching Assistant

Taught courses on reading, math, and alternative and augmentative communication for pre-service teachers

WORK EXPERIENCE: CLASSROOM & CLINICAL

Years Institution Position Responsibilities

Fall 2006 KU Medical Center, University of Kansas

Field Experience

Participated in and conducted assessments of young children at Developmental Disabilities Center

2002-2005 Preschools in Lawrence, KS

Volunteer Participated and supported classroom activities in 4 inclusive preschools with special emphasis on students with disabilities

1992-2002 Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Calcutta, India

Special Education Teacher

Supervisor

Coordinator

Teaching Assistant

Planned and provided functional skills, educational instruction, and community skills training for students who have severe disabilities across life span.

Supervised and monitored activities and training of the inservice and preservice practitioners from other organizations in Alternative and Augmentative Communication

Coordinated and supervised activities of 5 special education classrooms Taught session on Math, Reading, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication skills for short term courses for community health workers

1999-2002 International Society for Sponsorship and Adoption

Early childhood education consultant

Conducted assessments and wrote reports for children who were up for adoption. Provided consultation to direct service providers of children with disabilities-birth to 8 years of age.

1998-2002 Society for Indian Children’s Welfare

Special education consultant

Provided consultation to direct service providers of children with disabilities who were birth to 10 years of age.

PUBLICATIONS—(*PEER REVIEWED)


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* Banerjee, R., Movahedazarhouligh, S., Millen, K., Luckner, J. L. (2018). Building evidence in early childhood special education A systematic review of replication intervention studies. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 37(4) 246–256. Doi: 10.1177/0271121417748197

*Banerjee, R., Chopra, R., & DiPalma, G. (2017). Early intervention paraprofessional standards: Development and field validation. Journal of Early Intervention. 39(4), 359-370. Doi: 10.1177/1053815117727114

Banerjee, R. (2017). Resource within reason: Resources to support family practices. In DEC Recommended Practices: Enhancing Services for Young Children with Disabilities and their Families. Missoula, MT: The Division of Early Childhood. [peer reviewed monograph].

Scheef, A. & Banerjee, R. (2017). Looking back, looking forward: A review of publications in JISNE. Journal of International Special Needs Education, 20(1), pp. 37-40.

*Banerjee, R., Sundeen, T. Hutchinson, S., & Jackson, L. (2016). Factors that explain placement decisions for children with multiple disabilities: Findings from national data. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs. Doi:10.1111/1471-3802.12363.

*Banerjee, R. (2016). Checklists and rating scales. In D. Couchenour and J. K. Chrisman (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Contemporary Early Childhood Education. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483340333

*Lawrence, S., Smith, S., & Banerjee, R. (2016). Preschool inclusion: Key findings from a decade of research and implications for policy. Report Submitted to Office of Planning Research and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Available at: http://www.researchconnections.org/childcare/resources/31744

*Steed, E. A. & Banerjee, R. (2016). Assessment and early identification of young children with social emotional difficulties and behavioral challenges. Journal of Intellectual Disability -Diagnosis and Treatment, 3(4), 198-204. Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.6000/2292-2598.2015.03.04.5

Luckner, J. L. & Banerjee, R. (2015). Theories and practices about bilingualism on the education of the deaf. Journal Espaço, of the National Institute for the Education of the Deaf. 14, 13-29.

*Trivette, C. & Banerjee, R. (2015). Using the Recommended Practices to build parent competence and confidence. In R. M. Santos (Ed.) DEC Recommended Practices Series Monograph #1: An Overview of Evidence-Based Practices that Inform and Improve the Quality of Services Provided to Young Children with Disabilities and their Families (p. 66-75). Missoula, MT: The Division of Early Childhood. [peer reviewed monograph]

*Banerjee, R., Alsalman, A., & Alqafari, S. (2015). Supporting sociodramatic play in preschools to promote literacy skills of English language learners. Early Childhood Education Journal. DOI: 10.1007/s10643-015-0715-4. (Advance Online).

Banerjee, R. (2014). Towards inclusive education in India: Implementation of Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. TASH Connections, 40(3), 9-13.

Banerjee, R. (2014). Crossing borders with DEC. Young Exceptional Children, 17, 1-3. doi:10.1177/1096250614555264

*Banerjee, R. & Luckner, J. (2014). Training needs of early childhood professionals who work with children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Infants and Young Children, 27(1), 43-59.

http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483340333

http://www.researchconnections.org/childcare/resources/31744


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*Banerjee, R. & Rude, H. (2013). Using standards-based and evidence-based content in early childhood professional development. Social Welfare: Interdisciplinary Approach,3(2), 42-51.

*Rude, H. A. & Banerjee, R. (2013). Leadership practices that support diverse learners from early childhood through adulthood. Social Welfare: Interdisciplinary Approach, 3(2), 19-29.

*Barton, E. E. & Banerjee, R. (2013). Culturally responsive behavioral supports for children with challenging behaviors and their families. In M.M. Ostrosky & S. Sandall (Eds.) YEC Monograph No. 15, Addressing young children’s challenging behaviors (pp. 76-94). Missoula, MT: The Division of Early Childhood.

*Banerjee, R. & Luckner, J. (2013). Assessment practices and training needs of early childhood professionals. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 34(3), 231-248.

*Chopra, R., Banerjee, R., DiPalma, G., Merrill, L. & Ferguson, A. (2013). Colorado’s example for preparing paraprofessionals for rural early intervention programs. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 32, 1, 20-28.

*Banerjee, R. & Horn, E. (2013). Supporting classroom transitions between daily routines: Strategies and tips. Young Exceptional Children, 16, 3-14. doi: 10.1177/109625061244685.

*Guiberson, M. & Banerjee, R. (2012). Using questionnaires to screen emergent dual language learner toddlers & preschool-age children for language disorders. In R.M. Santos, G. Cheatham, & L. Duran (Eds.) YEC Monograph No. 14, Supporting Young Children who are Dual Language Learners with or at-risk for Disabilities (pp.75-92). Missoula, MT: The Division of Early Childhood.

*Banerjee, R., & Guiberson, M. (2012). Evaluating young children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds for special education services. Young Exceptional Children, 15, 33-45. doi: 10.1177/1096250611435368.

Blasco, P.M., Allen, D., Banerjee, R., Barton, E., Newton, J., & Rosenberg, C. (2012). Promoting the health, safety and well-being of young children with disabilities and developmental delays. Executive Summary, Division for Early Childhood, MT: Missoula.

*Alsulaiman, M. & Banerjee, R. (2011). Using formal assessments with response to intervention for students with learning disability in Saudi Arabia. Childhood Care and Development Journal, 9, 3-27.

Banerjee, R., Bowen, S., & Ferrell, K.A. (2011). Working with children with visual impairment, hearing loss, and severe disabilities. In C. Groark (Series Ed.) & S. P. Maude (Vol. Ed.) Early Childhood Intervention: Program and Policies for Special Needs Children, Three Volumes: Vol. 2. Proven Strategies and Instructional Practices in EI/ECSE. (pp. 297-329). Santa Barbara: Praeger.

*Banerjee, R. (2011). Using wisdom-based evidence to guide practice. The Educator, 23(1), 10-16.

Banerjee, R., Hutchinson, S., & Sundeen, T. (2010). Analysis of family outcomes data of preschool children in Colorado. Colorado Department of Education: Author.

Banerjee, R., Sundeen, T., & Hutchinson, S. (2010). Analysis of outcomes data of preschool children receiving special education services in Colorado in 2008-2009. Colorado Department of Education: Author.

Plunkett, D., Banerjee, R., & Horn, E. (2010). Supporting early childhood outcomes through assistive technology. In S. Seok, S., E. L. Meyen, & B DaCosta. (Ed.), Handbook of research on human cognition and assistive technology: Design, accessibility and transdisciplinary perspectives. (pp. 339-358). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-817-3.ch024.


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*Horn, E. & Banerjee, R. (2009). Understanding curriculum modifications and embedded learning opportunities in the context of supporting all children’s success. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 40, 406–415.

Banerjee, R. (2009). Reality on reel. In S. Thompson & K. Williams (Eds.). Telling Stories through Photo Essays. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

*Banerjee, R & Horn, E. (2005). Use of socio-dramatic play to develop literacy skills in early childhood settings. In E. Horn & H. Jones (Eds.) YEC Monograph No. 7, Supporting early literacy development in young children (pp.101- 112). Longmont, CO: Sopris-West.

Baggett, K., Carta, J., & Horn, E. (with Banerjee, R., Saito, Y., & Kim, K.) (2002). Indicators of parent child interaction (IPCI): User’s manual. University of Kansas Juniper Garden’s Children’s Project.

Sen, R. (with Gupta, G., Majumdar, M., Mukherjee, D., Vora*, R., & Worah, S.) (1999). Khel Khel mein padho: Reading kit (‘Learn while Playing’ in Hindi & Bengali). Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Calcutta, India: Author. *maiden name

MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW/UNDER REVISION

Banerjee, R., Horn, E., Palmer, S. (2018). Morning or afternoon: Does it make a difference in preschool programs? Manuscript Under Review.

Movahedazarhouligh, S. & Banerjee, R. (2018). Leadership in implementation of quality family-centered services in early childhood: An exploration of administrators’ perceptions, needs and realities. Manuscript Under Revision.

Luckner, J. L., Banerjee, R., Movahedazarhouligh, S., & Millen, K. (2018). Self-determination: A systematic review of replication intervention studies. Manuscript Under Revisew.

Guiberson, M. & Banerjee, R. (2018). Cut from the Same Cloth: DEC and ASHA Teaming and Collaboration Practices. Manuscript Under Review.

Urbach, J. E. & Banerjee, R. (2018). Participatory Research with Young Children from Special Populations: Issues and Recommendations. Manuscript Under Review.

Loftin, K. & Banerjee, R (2018). Assessing and Supporting Essential Skills for Students with ADHD: Consideration and Strategies. Manuscript Under Review.

REPORTS/WHITE PAPERS/MANUALS

Lawrence, S., Smith, S., & Banerjee, R. (2016). Preschool inclusion: Key findings from a decade of research and implications for policy. Report Submitted to Office of Planning Research and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Available at: http://www.researchconnections.org/childcare/resources/31744

Banerjee, R., Sundeen, T., & Hutchinson, S. (2010). Analysis of child outcomes data of preschool children receiving special education services in Colorado in 2008-2009. Colorado Department of Education.

Banerjee, R., Hutchinson, S., & Sundeen, T. (2010). Analysis of family outcomes data of preschool children in Colorado. Colorado Department of Education.

Banerjee, R. (2010). Orientation to Early Intervention: An academy for Developmental Intervention Assistant. Instructors’ manual. In R. Chopra, (Ed). Comprehensive Training Opportunities for Paraeducators for Early Intervention Services Academies. The Para Center, University of Colorado, Denver & Early Intervention Colorado, Colorado Department of Human Services.

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Banerjee, R. (2010). Fundamentals of Individualized Family Service Program: An academy for Developmental Intervention Assistant. Instructors’ manual. In R. Chopra, (Ed). Comprehensive Training Opportunities for Paraeducators for Early Intervention Services Academies. The Para Center, University of Colorado, Denver & Early Intervention Colorado, Colorado Department of Human Services.

Baggett, K., Carta, J., & Horn, E. (with Banerjee, R., Saito, Y., & Kim, K.) (2002). Indicators of parent child interaction (IPCI): User’s manual. University of Kansas Juniper Garden’s Children’s Project.

NON-PRINTED MATERIALS/ONLINE MODULES

Sundeen, T., Banerjee, R., & Hutchinson, S. (2010). Analyzing child outcomes data for preschool children: A tutorial. Colorado Department of Education.

Banerjee, R., Pierce, C., & Luckner, J. (2009). Foundations of Assessment. Modules for inservice and preservice professionals, Bresnahan-Halstead Center, University of Northern Colorado.

Pierce, C., Banerjee, R., & Luckner, J. (2009). Assessment to Guide Instruction. Modules for inservice and preservice professionals, Bresnahan-Halstead Center, University of Northern Colorado.

Banerjee, R. & Horn, E. (2006). Classroom transitions in preschools: Opportunities to support learning. Online training module for early childhood preservice and inservice professionals. University of Kansas.

PROJECTS- FUNDED

Dates Grants/contracts title Amount Funding Source

2014-2019 Training Rural Early Educators [Project Director]

$1,169,973.00 US Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education; 84325K Focus Area A

2014 Summer

Associations of Parental Expectations and Parental School Relationships

$5000 Office of Sponsored Programs and Research

2012-2016 Preparing Paraprofessionals for Early Childhood Education-Project P2 ECE [Co-Project Director, UNC Sub contract; Awarded to University of Colorado Denver]

$598,421.00

US Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education; 84325N Focus Area A

2012 Language development of English language learners during sociodramatic play: Video Analysis [Principal Investigator]

$5000.00 Bresnahan-Halstead Center, University of Northern Colorado

2011-2015 Hybrid Comprehensive Training of Paraprofessionals in Early Intervention Services-Hybrid CO-TOP*EIS Project [Co-Project Director; UNC Sub contract, Awarded to University of Colorado-Denver]

$439,052.00 US Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education; 84325N Focus Area A

2011-2013 Family/ Professional Partnerships in Higher Education [Project Director]

$1800.00/

year

Bresnahan-Halstead Center, University of Northern Colorado


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2010-2011 Effect of Sociodramatic Play on Literacy Skills of English Language Learners [Principal Investigator]

$33,461.00 Spencer Foundation

2009-2010 Identifying current practices and training needs of early childhood professionals in assessment. [Principal Investigator]

$2,500.00 UNC Faculty Research and Publications Board, Office of Sponsored Programs and Research

2009-2010 Analysis of outcomes data of preschool children receiving special education services in Colorado [Principal Investigator]

$25,011.00 Colorado Department of Education

2008-2009 Identifying the training needs of early childhood professionals who work with children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse families. [Principal Investigator]

$2496.33 UNC Faculty Research and Publications Board, Office of Sponsored Programs and Research

2006 Understanding teachers’ perspectives on the usability of a curriculum based assessment with children from diverse cultural backgrounds. [Principal Investigator]

$500.00 Kansas Division of Early Childhood, a Division of Council for Exceptional Children

2002- 04 Graduate Fellow $84,000.00 (approx)

Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program

2001 Building communicative competence with children using augmentative and alternative communication in classroom [Principal Investigator]

$5000.00 Yooralla Society of Victoria, Australia

PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL REVIEW

Journal of International Special Needs Education,

- 2014-present, Editor - 2012- 2013, Associate Editor - 2008-2012, Reviewer

Young Exceptional Children journal,

- 2013-2016, Associate Editor - 2011-2013, 2016- present, Editorial Board; - 2004-2011, Reviewer

Inclusion, 2017- present, Reviewer

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2016-present, Reviewer

Teaching Exceptional Children, 2012- present, Reviewer

Journal of Early Intervention, 2012- present, Reviewer


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Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 2010–present, Reviewer

Remedial and Special Education journal, 2007-present, Reviewer

Young Exceptional Children Monograph Series No. 13: Gathering Information to Make Informed Decisions, 2011, Reviewer

Young Exceptional Children Monograph Series No. 8: Promoting Social Competency, 2006, Reviewer

Young Exceptional Children Monograph Series No. 7: Emergent Literacy, 2005, Reviewer

Young Exceptional Children Monograph Series No. 6: Interdisciplinary Teams, 2004, Reviewer

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS –JURIED

Banerjee, R. & Zaghlawan, H. Y. (March, 2018). Supporting classroom transitions between daily routines: Strategies and tips. Session presentation at The Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference. Denver, CO.

Zaghlawan, H. Y., & Banerjee, R. (March, 2018). Engaging young children in your classroom: Tips and Strategies. Session presentation at The Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference. Denver, CO.

Banerjee, R., Movahedzarhouligh, S., Millen, K. (October, 2017). Building evidence in ECSE: Systemic review of replicative intervention studies. Presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual International Conference, Portland, OR.

Able, H., Banerjee, R., Guillen, C., Meyer, L., & Sandall, S. (October, 2017). Making Recommended Practices Real. Panel Presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual International Conference, Portland, OR.

Banerjee, R. (October, 2017). Resources within Reason. With B. Keilty, & C. Trivette. DEC Family Recommended Practices: Knowing families, tailoring practices, building capacity. Ignite Session Presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual International Conference, Portland, OR.

Banerjee, R., Sileo, N. & Zaghlawan, H. (June, 2017). Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in Home Settings: Recommendations and Strategies. Session presentation at the International Association of Special Education Conference. Perth, Australia.

Chopra, R. & Banerjee, R. (June, 2017). Standard-Based Preparation Programs for Special Education Teachers and Teacher Assistants. Session presentation at the International Association of Special Education Conference. Perth, Australia.

Merrill, L. & Banerjee, R. (February, 2017). Infants and toddlers with developmental concerns: First steps in identification and referral. Session presentation at The Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference. Denver, CO.

Zaghlawan, H. Y., & Banerjee, R. (February 2017). Engaging young children in your classroom: Tips and Strategies. Session presentation at The Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference. Denver, CO.

Blanchard, S., Newton, J., Banerjee, R., Correa, V., Hurley, J., Jones, T., & Vinh, M. (October, 2016). Jockeying with trends: Equitable and just practices for all children and families. Panel presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual International Conference, Louisville, KY.


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Chopra, R. & Banerjee, R. (October, 2016). Effective practices for working with and supervising paraprofessionals in EI/ECE Teams. Session presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual International Conference, Louisville, KY.

Movahedazarhouligh, S. & Banerjee, R. (October, 2016). Professional development in family-centered practices in special education: Administrators’ perceptions. Poster presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual International Conference, Louisville, KY.

Banerjee, R. & Chopra, R. (October, 2016). Development and Field Validation of Early Intervention Paraprofessional Personnel Standards. Poster presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual International Conference, Louisville, KY.

Chopra, R. & Banerjee, R. (October, 2016). Making inclusion a reality: Enhancing preservice ECE professional preparation programs. Poster presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual International Conference, Louisville, KY.

Banerjee, R., Lawrence, S., Smith, S., West, T., Meek, S., & Kavulic, C. (July 2016). Making High-Quality Preschool Inclusion a Reality: Bringing Together Research, Policy, and Practice. Presentation at The National Research Conference on Early Childhood. Washington D.C.

Banerjee, R., & Catalino, T. (June, 2016). Evidence-based Practices for Serving Young Children with Special Education Needs and Their Families. Presentation at International Society for Early Intervention Conference, Stockholm, Sweden.

Banerjee, R., Catalino, T., & Zaghlawan, H. (June, 2016). Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in Home Settings: Recommendations and Strategies. Presentation at International Society for Early Intervention Conference, Stockholm, Sweden.

Steed, E. & Banerjee, R. (June, 2016). Authentic Assessment of Young Children With Social Emotional Difficulties From Diverse Cultural and Linguistic Backgrounds. Poster presentation at International Society for Early Intervention Conference, Stockholm, Sweden.

Ferrell, A. K., Banerjee, R., Brum, C., Bowen, & Zaghlawan, H. (February, 2016). DEC Recommended Practices for Children with Low-Prevalence Disabilities and Their Families. Presentation at Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention. San Diego, CA.

Banerjee, R. Chopra, R., & Mehta, N. (February, 2016). Development and Field Validation of Early Intervention Paraprofessional Personnel Standards. Poster presentation at Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention. San Diego, CA.

Chopra, R., Mehta, N. & Banerjee, R. (February, 2016). Making inclusion a reality: Enhancing preservice ECE professional preparation programs. Poster presentation at Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention. San Diego, CA.

Zaghlawan, H. Y., & Banerjee, R. (February 2016). Engaging ALL children in your classroom: Tips and Strategies. Session presentation at The Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference. Denver, CO.

Banerjee, R., Chopra, R., & Mehta, N. (February 2016). Supporting ALL Children: Embedding Inclusive Practices in ECE Personnel Preparation Programs Session presentation at The Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference. Denver, CO.

Zaghlawan, H. Y., & Banerjee, R., (January 2016). Supporting Young Children with Challenging Behaviors from Diverse Backgrounds. Session presentation at Courage to Risk Conference. Colorado Springs, CO.


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Meyer, L. E., Zaghlawan, H. Y., Hurley, J. J., & Banerjee, R. (October 2015). Hitting the streets: Embedding the new DEC RPs in personnel preparation. Session presentation at the Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual International Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Zaghlawan, H. Y., Banerjee, R., Meyer, L. E., Hurley, J. J., & McLaren, E. M. (October 2015). Pre-service ECSE teacher preparation program models: Lessons to learn. Session presentation at the Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual International Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Banerjee, R. & Chopra R. (April 2015). Preparing well-qualified ECE professionals to work with children with disabilities. Session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at San Diego, CA.

Banerjee, R., Chopra, R., & Bender, M. (October 2014). Supporting instructors to include inclusive evidence-based practices in EC preservice program. Session presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.

Chopra, R., & Banerjee, R. (October 2014). Preparing highly qualified early intervention paraprofessionals. Session presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.

McLean, M. &Banerjee, R. (July 2014). DEC Recommended Practices: Building the evidence base for our practice. Session presentation at OSEP Project Directors’ Conference, Washington D.C.

Banerjee, R., Chopra, R., & DiPalma, G. (July 2014). Embedding inclusionary practices and standards in community college ECE courses: Creating Well-qualified Early Childhood Paraprofessionals. Session presentation at OSEP Project Directors’ Conference, Washington D.C.

Banerjee, R.., Winton, P., & McLean, M. (July 2014). Evidence-based practices for serving young children with special education needs and their families. Presentation at Division of International Special Education Needs, Council for Exceptional Children, Conference, Braga, Portugal.

Chopra, R., & Banerjee, R. (July 2014). Standards-based development and enhancement of special education personnel preparation programs. Presentation at Division of International Special Education Needs, Council for Exceptional Children, Conference, Braga, Portugal.

Banerjee, R., Chopra, R., & DiPalma, G. (April 2014). Infusing professional standards and inclusionary practices in 2-year college courses. Session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at Philadelphia, PA.

Chopra, R., Banerjee, R., & Sobel, D. (April 2014). University and community college faculty partnership for preparing special education paraprofessionals. Session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at Philadelphia, PA.

DiPalma, G., Chopra, R., & Banerjee, R. (October 2013). Statewide training for early intervention paraprofessionals: One state’s example. Session presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Guiberson, M. & Banerjee, R. (October 2013). Strategies for screening young dual language learners for developmental language disorders. Poster presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.


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Guiberson, M. & Banerjee, R. (October 2013). Assessing culturally and linguistically diverse preschoolers: Challenges and strategies. Session presentation at iMASH Convention, Denver, CO.

Chopra, R., Banerjee, R, & Sobel, D. (July 2013). Partnership for quality preparation of special education paraprofessionals in community colleges. Session presentation at OSEP Project Directors’ Conference, Washington D.C.

Banerjee, R. & McLean, M. (July 2013). Revising the DEC Recommended Practices: Process and outcomes. Session presentation at OSEP Project Directors’ Conference, Washington D.C.

Banerjee, R. (July 2013). Supporting socio-dramatic play in preschools to improve literacy skills of English language learners. Roundtable presentation at International Association of Special Education, Biennial Conference, Vancouver, Canada.

Banerjee, R. & Alsulaiman, M. (July 2013). Using formal assessments with response to intervention for students with learning disability: Transfer of knowledge from the United States to Saudi Arabia. Roundtable presentation at International Association of Special Education, Biennial Conference, Vancouver, Canada.

Chopra, R., Banerjee, R., & DiPalma, G.(April 2013). Quality preparation of early intervention paraprofessionals. Session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at San Antonio, TX.

Banerjee, R., Chopra, R., & DiPalma, G. (October, 2012). Incorporating standards-based and evidence-based content and practices in early childhood associate degree programs. Poster presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Banerjee, R., & Guiberson, M. (October, 2012). Evaluating young children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds for special education. Session presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Chopra, R., Banerjee, R., & DiPalma, G. (October, 2012). Standards-based curriculum and appropriate preparation of early intervention paraprofessionals. Session presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Chopra, R., Banerjee, R., & DiPalma, G. (October, 2012). What do you need to know about paraprofessional supervision and why? Presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Chopra. R., Sobel, D., & Banerjee, R. (July, 2012). Standards-based curriculum for “appropriate” preparation of paraprofessionals. Session presentation at 2012 OSEP Project Directors’ Conference, Washington D.C.

Banerjee, R., Hutchinson, T., Sundeen, T. & Jackson, L. (April, 2012) Factors that explain placement decisions for children with multiple disabilities: A national portrait. Session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at Denver, CO.

Banerjee, R. & Chopra, R. (April, 2012) One state’s example in developing professional preparation standards for paraprofessionals. Session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at Denver, CO.


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Sen, R. & Banerjee, R. (April, 2012) Services Without Borders: A Case Study of Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy. Session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at Denver, CO.

Banerjee, R., Chopra, R., & DiPalma, G. (October, 2011). Developing EI paraprofessional preparation and performance standards: Process and challenges. Presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, National Harbor, MD.

Chopra, R., Banerjee, R., & DiPalma, G. (October, 2011). Effective supervision of paraprofessionals and non-degreed staff. Presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, National Harbor, MD.

Banerjee, R., Sundeen, T., & Hutchinson., S. (October, 2011). State early childhood agency and institute of higher education: Partnerships for change. Presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, National Harbor, MD.

Banerjee, R.., Lin, F. C., Alsulaman, M. (October, 2011). Supporting Sociodramatic play to improve literacy skills of English language learners. Presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, National Harbor, MD.

Sundeen, T., Banerjee, R., & Hutchinson., S. (October, 2011). Analysis of one state’s outcome data for preschool children on active IEPs. Presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, National Harbor, MD.

Chopra, R., & Banerjee, R. (April, 2011). Effective supervision of paraprofessionals and non-degreed staff in early intervention and early childhood programs. Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference, Denver, CO.

Banerjee, R., & Brennan, J. (April, 2011). Parent/professional partnership in preservice personnel preparation. Poster session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at National Harbor, MD.

Banerjee, R., & Sundeen, T. (April, 2011). Educational experiences of children with multiple disabilities. Poster session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at National Harbor, MD.

Banerjee, R., Lin, F. & Alsulaiman, S. (April, 2011). Effect of Sociodramatic play on literacy skills of English language learners Pecha Kucha conference session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at National Harbor, MD.

Sundeen, T., & Banerjee, R. (April, 2011). Perspectives on writing instruction: A summary of national survey outcomes. Poster session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at National Harbor, MD.

Banerjee, R. (January, 2011). National findings on family involvement and child outcomes Conference. Session presentation at Courage to Risk Annual Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.

Banerjee, R. & Plunkett, D. (October, 2010). Assessment practices in early childhood: Professionals’ perspectives. Poster presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.

Banerjee, R. & Sundeen, T. (October, 2010). Children with multiple disabilities: A national profile. Poster presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.


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Banerjee, R. & Zuna, N. (October, 2010) Family involvement and child outcomes: Analysis from the SEELS dataset. Poster presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.

Sundeen, T., & Banerjee, R. (October, 2010). Writing rockets: Topical graphic organizers for teaching expressive writing. Poster presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.

Banerjee, R., & Hutchinson, S. (April, 2010). Current practices and training needs of early childhood professionals in assessment. Conference session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at Nashville, TN.

Sundeen, T. & Banerjee, R. (April, 2010). First year reflections of new university faculty: Putting it all together. Conference session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at Nashville, TN.

Chopra, R., & Banerjee, R. (April, 2010). Paraeducators’ perspectives: What makes them effective in their role? Conference session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at Nashville, TN.

Finnerty, M., & Banerjee, R. (April, 2010). Children with disabilities attending primary school in northern Uganda. Conference session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at Nashville, TN.

Hutchinson, S., Kronauge, C., & Banerjee, R. (February, 2010). Methodological issues in using large scale datasets for structural equation modeling. Poster presentation at the Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI) at San Diego, California.

Sundeen, T., & Banerjee, R. (January, 2010); Writing Rockets: An organizational strategy for essay writing. Conference session presentation at Courage to Risk Annual Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.

Sundeen, T. & Banerjee, R. (November, 2009). Your contract is signed, now what? Reflections of new university faculty. Conference session presentation at Teacher Education Division, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Banerjee, R. & Sundeen, T. (November, 2009). Increasing collaboration amongst students in online pre-service teacher training. Conference session presentation at Teacher Education Division, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Plunkett, D. & Banerjee, R. (November, 2009). Is this literacy curriculum developmentally appropriate? A preschool educators’ dilemma. Conference session presentation at Teacher Education Division, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Banerjee, R. & Sundeen, T. (October, 2009). Preparing professionals to work with children and families from cultural/linguistic diversity. Poster presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Plunkett, D., Horn, E., & Banerjee, R. (October, 2009). Assistive technology in early childhood. Poster presentation at Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Banerjee, R. (March 2009). Preparing special education professionals for schools in rural communities: The online way. Conference presentation at ACRES Annual Conference, Denver, CO.


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Banerjee, R., Horn., E., & Palmer, S. (October, 2008). A multilevel analysis of preschool children’s performance from morning to afternoon sessions. Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Banerjee, R. & Horn., E. (October, 2008). “Let’s Pretend!” Supporting literacy skills through sociodramatic play in early childhood settings. Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Banerjee, R. (October 2007). Role of the United Nations in promoting rights of people with disabilities. Session presentation at INTERHAB conference, Wichita KS.

Banerjee, R. (May 2007). Disability Rights and the UN. Poster presentation at AAIDD 131st Annual Meeting (formerly AAMR) at Atlanta, GA.

Banerjee, R. (April 2007). Using CBM with diversity: What do teachers say? Roundtable session, TED Kaleidoscope at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo in Louisville, KY

Macy, M. & Banerjee, R. (April 2007). A linked system framework for early intervention & early childhood special education. Conference session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at Louisville, KY.

Worah, S. & Banerjee, R. (April 2007). Information communication technology in India: Creating an inclusive society. Conference session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at Louisville, KY.

Banerjee, R. (February 2007). Afternoon or Morning: Does it make a difference in preschool child's outcomes? Poster presentation at the Kansas Division of Early Childhood, a division of Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) at Wichita, KS.

Palmer, S., Horn, E., Banerjee, R., & Tyrrell, A. (February 2007). Children’s School Success: Curriculum for young children at risk. Session presentation at the Kansas Division of Early Childhood, a division of Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) at Wichita, KS.

Worah, S., & Banerjee, R. (November 2006). Role of non-governmental organizations in providing services for individuals with disabilities in India: A Service delivery model. Poster presentation at TASH Conference Baltimore, MD

Banerjee, R., & Worah, S. (April 2006) Disability services in India: Role of NGOs. Conference session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo at Salt Lake City, UT.

Banerjee, R. & Horn, E. (February 2006). Understanding teachers' perspectives on the usability of a curriculum based assessment with children from diverse cultural backgrounds. Poster presentation at the Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI) at San Diego, California.

Horn, E. & Banerjee, R. (April, 2004). Classroom prevention strategies: transition tips for supporting children’s movement between activities and environment. Conference session presentation at National Training Institute Supporting Young Children’s Social/ Emotional Development, Center for Evidence Based Practice: Young children with challenging behaviors, Clearwater Beach, Fl.

Banerjee, R (October 2001). Building communicative competence with children using augmentative and alternative communication in classroom. Poster presentation at the International Society for Alternative and Augmentative Communication (ISAAC), Calcutta, India.


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Banerjee, R. (June 2001). The use of low technology in augmentative and alternative communication with non-speaking students: A case study. Paper presentation at the national conference on Information Technology in Enabling Care for Persons with Disability (INTEND), Chennai, India.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS --NON-JURIED/INVITED

Banerjee R. (September, 2017). Assessment and eligibility determination in early childhood special education. Presentation in the undergraduate course EDSE 320. University of Northern Colorado.

Banerjee R. (March, 2017). Evidence-based Practices for Serving Young Children with Special Education Needs and Their Families. Presentation in the undergraduate course EDSE 431: Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education. University of Northern Colorado.

Banerjee R. (March, 2017). Assessment and eligibility determination in early childhood special education. Presentation in the undergraduate course EDSE 320. University of Northern Colorado.

Banerjee, R. (December, 2016). Take charge of your own professional development. Presentation at Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Kolkata, India.

Banerjee, R. (2016). Challenges and opportunities in rural early intervention/early childhood special education. Presentation for SES 688- Contemporary Problems Seminar: Issues and Trends in EI/ECSE, University of North Carolina-Greensboro.

Banerjee, R. (November, 2014). Current issues and trends in special education. Presentation at Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Kolkata, India.

Rude, H. & Banerjee, R. (April, 2014). The Challenge and Opportunity of Ethical Leadership. Social Welfare: Interdisciplinary Approach Scientific Conference, Šiauliai Universit. Siauliai, Lithuania

Banerjee, R. (June, 2013). Critical topics in special education. Presentation at Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Kolkata, India.

Banerjee, R. (April, 2013). Using standards-based and evidence-based content in early childhood professional development. Social Welfare: Interdisciplinary Approach Scientific Conference, Šiauliai Universit. Siauliai, Lithuania

Sundeen, T., & Banerjee, R. (April, 2012). Universal Design for Learning: Not Optional. Teaching and Learning Fair. University of Northern Colorado.

Sundeen, T., & Banerjee, R. (March, 2012). Universal Design for Learning. Faculty Forum, Center for Enhancement in Teaching and Learning, University of Northern Colorado.

Banerjee, R. (January, 2012). Guest speaker in undergraduate course, EDLD 350 Teaching Young Bilingual Children, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.

Banerjee, R., Sundeen, T., & Hutchinson, S. (January 2011). Guest speakers in graduate course in Statistics and Research, SRM 650 colloquium, titled “The good, the bad and the ugly: A case study of a consulting experience”. University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.

Banerjee, R. (March 2010). Conducting meaningful assessments in early childhood special education. Full Day workshop presented at the Colorado Child Find Coordinator’s Annual Meeting, Colorado Department of Education, Denver, CO.

Banerjee, R. (February, 2010). Guest speaker in undergraduate course, EDLD 350 Teaching Young Bilingual Children, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.


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Banerjee, R. (June 2009). SIM Strategies- Unit Organizer and Framing Routines. One day workshop presented to high school & middle school teachers. University of Northern Colorado, Loveland, CO.

Banerjee, R. (April 2008). ‘From Our Perspective -- Multiculturalism and Its Role in the Lives of all Women’ for the course titled LA&S 101-Gender Matters: Women creating a life of meaning, Invited preservice presentation for undergraduate level course, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.

Banerjee, R. (January 2008). Intervention planning and monitoring progress using natural routines and environments. Workshop presentation at Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Kolkata, India.

Banerjee, R. (January 2008). Classroom Environments: Assessment and intervention. Workshop presentation at Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Kolkata, India.

Banerjee, R. & Tyrrell, A. (October 2007). Guest presenters for a graduate level course in Early Childhood Special Education. Session title, ‘Evidence-based practices in early childhood special education: Making a difference with young children in inclusive classrooms.’ Baker University, Overland Park, KS.

Banerjee, R. (March 2007). UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: 101. Conference session presentation at KU professionals for Disability, Student Conference, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.

Banerjee, R. (November 2006). India: Education, Disability & Services. Workshop presentation at University of Kansas/ Developmental Disabilities outreach visit, Hays, KS.

Horn, E. & Banerjee, R. (April 2006). Classroom prevention strategies: Transition tips for supporting children’s movement between activities and environment. Workshop presentation for early childhood educators at Douglas County Child Development Association (DCCDA, a NAEYC chapter).

Banerjee, R. & Horn, E. (February 2006). Understanding teachers' perspectives on the usability of a curriculum based assessment with children from diverse cultural backgrounds. Poster presentation at the Kansas Division of Early Childhood, a division of Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) at Overland Park, KS.

Horn, E. & Banerjee, R. (September 2005). Classroom prevention strategies: Transition tips for supporting children’s movement between activities and environment. Workshop presentation for preschool teachers at Lawrence Arts Center Preschool.

Banerjee, R., Kim, D, Kim, T, Saito, Y., & Webb, S. (June 2005). Increasing Cultural Competency. Workshop presentation at early childhood practicum Seminar, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.

Horn, E. & Banerjee, R. (February 2005). Classroom prevention strategies: Transition tips for supporting children’s movement between activities and environment. Conference session presentation at Kansas Division of Early Childhood, a division of Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) at Overland Park, KS.

Horn, E. & Banerjee, R. (June 2004). Classroom prevention strategies: Transition tips for supporting children’s movement between activities and environment. Workshop presentation at early childhood practicum Seminar, University of Kansas.

Banerjee, R. (October 2000). Making low-tech communication Aids. Workshop presentation for in service teachers. Center for Special Education, Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Calcutta, India.


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Banerjee, R. (April 2000). Early Numeric Skills. Workshop presentation for in service teachers. Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Calcutta, India

Banerjee, R. (February 1998). Making low-tech communication Aids: Workshop presentation for parents of children with speech impairments. Center for Special Education, Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Calcutta, India.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

University

2017- present

2008-present

Acting Director, Center for Early Childhood and Family Studies, UNC

Coordinator, M.A. Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Program, UNC

2015- 2016 Chair, Graduate Council, Graduate School and International Admissions, UNC

2016 Chair, Search Committee for University of Northern Colorado, Licensure Officer

2015-present Member, Internationalizing CEBS, Special Task Force convened by the Dean of College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, UNC

2015-present Organizing leader, Planning Early Childhood and Family Center at UNC, Special Task Force convened by the Dean of College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, UNC

2013-present Member, Diversity Committee, CEBS, UNC

2012-present Member, Advisory Board, Bresnahan-Halstead Center, UNC

2008-2009 & 2015-present

Member, School Evaluation Committee, School of Special Education, UNC

2008-2011 & 2012-2014

Member, School of Special Education, Doctoral Admissions and Recruitment Committee, School of Special Education, UNC

2011- 2012 Member, Community Liaison Committee, School of Special Education, UNC

2011- 2012 Member, Re-invigorating/re-engineering teacher preparation, Special Task Force convened by the Dean of College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, UNC

2012- 2015 Member, Graduate Council, UNC

2009-2012 Member, Faculty Research and Publication Board, UNC

2004-2005 Honors and Awards Committee, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas

2004-2005 Executive Committee Member, University of Kansas Professionals for Disability

2007-2008

Membership Development & Awards Committee, Phi Beta Delta, University of Kansas Chapter

2007-2008 Member, Search Committee, Associate Vice Provost, International Programs, University of Kansas

2005-2008 Member, Leadership Committee, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas


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State

2014-present Member, Colorado's Professional Development Advisory, Colorado Department of Education

2010-present Member, School Readiness Assessment Committee, Office of Standards and Assessments, Colorado Department of Education, Denver, CO.

2012- 2014 Member, Board of Directors, Colorado Early Education Network, CO.

2011-2012 Expert Reviewer, Colorado Early Learning and Developmental Guidelines, Lt. Governor’s Office of the state of Colorado and Early Childhood Leadership Commission.

2011-2012 Member, Task Force, Early Challenge Grant Proposal Preparation, Lt. Governor’s Office of the state of Colorado.

2010-2012 Member, Child Outcomes Task Force, Early Intervention Colorado, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Colorado Department of Human Services.

2008-2012 Governor appointed member and executive board member in an advisory role, Colorado Interagency Coordinating Council, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Colorado Department of Human Services.

National/International

2012- present Member, DEC Recommended Practices Commission, Division of Early Childhood: Council for Exceptional Children.

2013- 2016 Member, Governing Board, Division of Early Childhood: Council for Exceptional Children.

2014-present Member, Executive Board, Division of International Special Education Services: Council for Exceptional Children.

2014-2015 The Early Childhood Personnel Center, Regional Advisory Council, University of Connecticut, Center funded through Department of Education

2013- 2014 Member, CEC Membership Categories Workgroup, Council for Exceptional Children.

2011-2012 Strand Chair for the Annual International conference, Division of Early Childhood: Council for Exceptional Children.

2010- 2013 Member, DEC workgroup on a position paper entitled “Promoting the Health, Safety and Well-Being of Young Children with Disabilities or Developmental Delays”, Division of Early Childhood: Council for Exceptional Children.

2009-2010 Strand Chair for the Annual International conference, Division of Early Childhood: Council for Exceptional Children.

2007-2009 Executive Board Member, Division of International Special Education and Services: CEC

2008-2009 Member, Workgroup on CEC’s International Role, Council for Exceptional Children

2006 Facilitator, Leadership and Social Justice Institute with University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, Ford Foundation International Fellowship Program.

2007-present Conference Proposal Reviewer, Council for Exceptional Children


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2008-present Conference Proposal Reviewer, CEC- Division for Early Childhood

2008-present Conference Proposal Reviewer, CEC-Division of International Special Education and Services

2007-2008 Conference Proposal Reviewer, CEC- Teacher Education Division

Additional Service

2011-2012 Executive Board Member, United Nations Association- USA, Northern Colorado Chapter

2004-2008 Founding member & Events Coordinator, United Nations Association- USA, Lawrence Chapter

2005-2008 Executive Board Member, United Nations Association- USA, Greater Kansas City Chapter

2004-2005 President, KU UNICEF, University of Kansas

2003-2004 Volunteer, International Students Orientation, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATION

Membership

American Council on Rural Special Education (2008-2010)

American Educational Research Association (2008-2010)

Council For Exceptional Children (CEC) (2002-present)

• CEC- Division of Early Childhood • CEC- Division of International Special Education and Services • CEC- Division for Research • CEC- Teacher Education Division

International Association of Special Education (2010-present)

International Society for Early Intervention (2002- present)

National Association for Education of Young Children (2002-present)

Phi Beta Delta, Society for International Scholars (2003- 2008)

The Association of Persons With Severe Handicaps (TASH) (2002-2004)

INSTRUCTION

Courses Enhanced/Taught

University Title Level School

University of Northern Colorado

EDSE 434: Collaborative Practice with Families and Professionals

Undergraduate [in-person]

Special Education,

EDSE 332: Appropriate Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education

Undergraduate [in-person]

Special Education


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EDSE 511: Learning Environment & Cultural Considerations

Graduate, MA [in-person, Online]

Special Education

EDSE 512: Assessment, IEP, and Intervention Planning

Graduate, MA [in-person, Online]

Special Education

EDSE 530: Families/Professional Partnerships

Graduate, MA [Hybrid, Online]

Special Education

EDSE 531: Applied Assessments: ECSE Graduate, MA [Hybrid, Online]

Special Education

EDSE 532: Typical/ Atypical Early Childhood Development

Graduate, MA [Hybrid, Online]

Special Education

EDSE 732: Research in Exceptionalities Graduate, Ph.D. [in-person, Online]

Special Education

EDSE 745: EDSE 745: Advanced Doctoral Seminar in Special Education: Research, Policy, and Practice

Graduate, Ph.D. [in-person, Online]

Special Education

University of Kansas, Lawrence

SPED 664/ 860: Inclusive Strategies and Intervention for Infants and Toddlers [Teaching Assistant]

Graduate/UG [in-person]

Special Education,

SPED 785 Application of Assessment Information for Exceptional Children and Youth [Teaching Assistant]

Graduate [in-person]

Special Education

New Courses Developed


EDSE 745: Advanced Doctoral Seminar in Special Education: Research, Policy, and Practice

Graduate, Ph.D. Special Education

EDSE 732: Research in Exceptionalities Graduate, Ph.D. Special Education

EDF 515: Instruction and Assessment, Member

Graduate, MA Blended Spl. Ed. Generalist and CLD Endorsement Program

EDSE 434: Collaborative Practice with Families and Professionals

Undergraduate Special Education,

EDSE 431: Strategies for Young Learners with Exceptionalities

Undergraduate Special Education

EDSE 332: Assessment Approaches in Early Childhood Special Education

Undergraduate Special Education

Programs Developed/ Revised


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BA ECSE program- Lead member, New program, 2012-13

Submitted report for MA ECSE program accreditation to Colorado Department of Education- Coordinator, 2012-2013

Submitted revised report for NCATE for CEC and NAEYC SPA approval and accreditation, 2009. Received accreditation in 2010.

Developed a new Early Childhood Special Education Program at Denver (Weekend Hybrid/ Cohort Model). The program began in Spring 2010.

Additional Leadership in Professional Development at UNC

2014- present

Key organizing Member and Facilitator, Annual Early Childhood Summit in Colorado, Bresnahan-Halstead Center

2016-present

Planning Committee Chair, Center for Early Childhood and Family Studies

PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION

2017- present

2016- present

Research Consultant, ECTA Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel-Hill

Technical Workgroup for DEC Recommended Practices, ECTA Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel-Hill

2015- present IRIS Module Reviewer, Vanderbilt University, TN.

2015-2016 Research consultant, National Center for Children in Poverty, Columbia University, New York

2014 New Program Review, Qatar University, Qatar.

2015 Early Childhood Collaboration Project, Milliken School District, CO

DOCTORAL DISSERTATION COMMITTEES [in Alphabetical order by last name; 7 Graduated, 8 Current; 4 Research Advisor]

1. Ahlam Alhudithi (Faculty representative, 2016-2017). Title: Leadership for K-12 International Schools in Saudi Arabia

2. Shehana Alqafari (Research Advisor, 2011-2016). Title: Mind the Gap: Examination of Elementary Students’ IEP Goals.

3. Amani Alsalman (Research Advisor, 2011-2016) Title: Building Successful Collaborative Practices among Early Childhood Educators: Understanding the Role of Educator Preparation Programs.

4. Rehab Alzayer (Committee Member, 2013-2014). Title: Parent-Implemented Pivotal Response Treatment to Promote Social Communication Skills in Children with Autism.

5. Megan Finnerty (Committee Member, 2012-2015). Title: Adaptations Aligned To Academic Standards for Students With Significant Disabilities In General Education Contexts

6. Feng-Chen Lin (Co-Research Advisor, 2011-2014). The Identification of Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorders In Young Children Of Taiwan.

7. Mary Lintz (Research Advisor, 2015-present). Title: Investigating the Need for Protection of Students in Special Education.

8. Kara Loftin (Research Advisor, 2017-present). Title: TBD 9. Sara Movahedazarhouligh (Research Advisor, 2016-present). Title: TBD 10. Stacy Shin (Research Advisor, 2016-present). Title: TBD 11. Catherine Smyth (Committee Member, 2013-2017). Title: A Validation of Tactile Edition of the

BOEHM Preschool.


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12. DeEtte Snyder (Committee Member, 2014-present). Title: Identification of young children with visual impairments including defining characteristics and factors related to responsive services.

13. Darrelanne Sundeen (Committee Member, 2017-present). Title: TBD 14. Praveen Vadapally (Faculty representative, 2013-2014). Title: Assessing Students’ Performance in

and Perceptions of Predict-Observe-Explain Chemistry Tasks in A Physical Science Laboratory Learning Environment.

15. Cynthia Zimmerman (Faculty representative, 2013-present). Title: TBD.

DOCTORAL EXTERNSHIP/INTERNSHIP ADVISEMENT [in Alphabetical order by last name]

1. Amani Alsalman [Qualitative Research Study on Preschool Professionals’ Collaboration for her Doctoral Matrix Requirement, 2013]

2. Amani Alsalman [Co-teaching Graduate Level Course for her Doctoral Matrix Requirement, 2013]

3. Shehana Alqafari [Advance Teaching Practicum, 2011] 4. Shehana Alqafari [Externship with Colorado Department of Education to Investigate the

MTSS systems, 2012] 5. Maha Alsulaiman [Qualitative Research Study on Use of Formal Assessments with RtI, 2012,

Resulted in a published manuscript] 6. Feng Chen Lin [Co-teaching Graduate Level Course for her Doctoral Matrix Requirement,

2012] 7. Megan Finnerty [Qualitative Research Study on Teacher Training in Uganda, 2010, Resulted

in a Juried International Conference Presentation] 8. Sara Movahedazarhouligh [Systematic Literature review of replication studies in ECSE for

her Doctoral Matrix Requirement, 2017; resulted in a published manuscript]

HONORS AND AWARDS

Years Institution/Organization

2018-2019 Teaching and Learning Fellow for Diverse Learners, University of Northern Colorado

2013

2012

Outstanding Scholar, College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, University of Northern Colorado

New Faculty Recognition Award, University of Northern Colorado.

2010 & 2011 Outstanding Scholar, College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, University of Northern Colorado. [Nominated, not awarded]

2010 Outstanding Service Provider, College of Education & Behavioral Sciences, University of Northern Colorado. [Nominated, not awarded]

2009 2009 Outstanding Dissertation Award, School of Education, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

2009 Award for achievement in Quantitative Research, Division of Research, Council for Exceptional Children

2007 J. David Sexton Doctoral Student Scholar Award, Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children

2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, & 2004-05

School of Education Merit Scholarship, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS


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2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, & 2004-05

School of Education Donor Scholarship, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

2007

Student Presentation Award, Second Position, INTERHAB Conference, Wichita, KS

2007-2009 Nominated by the University of Kansas Chancellor’s office for the Rotary World Peace Scholarship. Did not participate

2005-2006 KU Woman of Distinction, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

2002-2004. Graduate Fellow, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program

SELECTED MEDIA INVOLVEMENT

Interviews: Voice of America, University of Kansas- Daily Kansan, Lawrence Journal World, 6 News. Interviews were related to my role as an International Student in the US and/or as the President of KU UNICEF.

Participant teacher in a number of audio-visual materials developed for training purposes for families and in-service and pre-service professionals produced by Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Kolkata, India (e.g. Learning to Play, Learning Through Play, Learning about the World, Education of the Developmentally Young, and Count Me In)

Participated in numerous recruitment videos and photographs for both University of Kansas and University of Northern Colorado.

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