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CV- M. Alexandra Da Fonte Updated January 2020

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M. Alexandra Da Fonte Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, Department of Special Education

PMB 228 Peabody College, Nashville, Tennessee 37203 [email protected]; 615.322.8898

CURRENT POSITION Associate Professor of the Practice in Special Education Director of Professional Studies Department of Special Education, Vanderbilt University AREA OF SPECIALIZATION Teacher preparation, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), severe and multiple disabilities, and communication disorders. EDUCATION

2008 Ph.D., Purdue University Special Education Program; Department of Educational Studies Emphasis in augmentative and alternative communication and severe disabilities special education

2001 M.S. in Education, Purdue University Special Education; Department of Educational Studies Severe disabilities special education with specialization in augmentative and alternative communication

1998 Specialization, University Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho, Venezuela Special Education and Integrated Rehabilitation

1993 Venezuelan Institute of Audiology and Language, Venezuela (Instituto Venezolano de la Audicion y el Lenguaje -IVAL) Speech and Language Therapy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2019-Present Associate Professor of the Practice in Special Education Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, Department of Special Education

2008-2018 Assistant Professor of the Practice in Special Education Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, Department of Special Education

Consultant and Training

2018-Present Special Education Consultant and Trainer Lipscomb Academy, Primary School, Nashville, Tennessee

2016 Severe Disabilities Program Trainer Cooperating Teacher Observation Form Evaluation and Training (June) Peabody Instructional Improvement Grant Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, Department of Special Education


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2009-2013 Severe Disabilities Program Trainer Cooperating Teacher Mentoring Summer Program Workshop (June/July) Principal Investigator: Dr. Kim Paulsen Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, Department of Special Education

2012 Special Education Consultant Schools services in Cyprus (September) Nicosia and Limassol, Cyprus

2009 AAC Consultant Project: Joint Engagement, Enhanced Milieu Teaching and Play. Ann Kaiser, site Principal Investigator. Funded by Autism Speaks (2009 -2012) Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, Department of Special Education

2001-2010 AAC Consultant Foundation Paso a Paso, Venezuela

2003-2007 AAC Consultant Greater Lafayette Schools: Special Services Direct consult services for children with complex communication needs in schools (K-12) and training of special an general education teachers Graduate Assistant: Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana

Adjunct Faculty

2002-2003 Venezuelan Institute of Audiology and Language Courses taught: Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC); and Feeding and Swallowing Disorders Caracas, Venezuela

Practicum Supervisor and Field Experience Coordinator

2008-Present Field Experience Coordinator Severe Disabilities Program Undergraduate and graduate practicum and student teaching experiences Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, Department of Special Education, Nashville, TN

2005-2008 Field Experience Coordinator and Supervisor AAC Program Graduate program Faculty: Dr. Lyle Lloyd Purdue University, Department of Educational Studies, West Lafayette, IN

2003-2008 Field Experience Coordinator and Supervisor Severe Disabilities Program Undergraduate and graduate program Faculty: Dr. Teresa Taber-Doughty Purdue University, Department of Educational Studies, West Lafayette, IN

2004 Practicum Supervisor


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Mild Disabilities Program Undergraduate program supervisor Faculty: Mrs. Sarah Templin Purdue University, Department of Educational Studies, West Lafayette, IN

2000-2001 Practicum and Student Teacher Supervisor Severe Disabilities Program Undergraduate and graduate program supervisor Faculty: Dr. Teresa Taber-Doughty Purdue University, Department of Educational Studies, West Lafayette, IN

1994-1997 Supervisor. Speech-Language Pathology Program Undergraduate program supervisor PAPAGAYO Special Education Center, Caracas, Venezuela

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Services

2003-2007

AAC Specialist Greater Lafayette Schools: Special Services Direct services to children with complex communication needs in schools (K-12) Graduate Assistant: Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana

2001-2003 AAC Specialist Homebound Services Direct services to children with complex communication needs Caracas, Venezuela

2003 AAC Specialist Centro Integral HUMANA S.A Direct services to children with complex communication needs (K-12) Caracas, Venezuela

1998-1999 AAC Specialist Homebound Services Direct services to children with complex communication needs Caracas, Venezuela

1995-1998 AAC Specialist PAPAGAYO Special Education Center Direct services to children with complex communication needs in schools (K-12) Caracas, Venezuela

Special Education Teacher

1993-1998 Special Education Teacher PAPAGAYO Special Education Center Caracas, Venezuela

1994-1996 After School Activities Coordinator PAPAGAYO Special Education Center


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Caracas, Venezuela

1994-1998 Special Education Teacher (Homebound Intervention Services) Caracas, Venezuela

Speech Therapist 2001-2003 Feeding Disorders Therapy

Homebound Services Caracas, Venezuela

1995-1998 Communication Disorders Specialist MIMAR, Integrated Rehabilitation Center Caracas, Venezuela

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS Indiana Special Education Teaching Licensure, Severe Disabilities, All Grade Major (K-12) South Carolina It Takes Two to Talk (ITTT), The Hanen Centre

AWARDS

2019 David Schlosser Advising Award Peabody College, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

2017 Course Design Institute Center for Teaching 2017 DIVE Training Program Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

2015 Faculty of the Year Award Tennessee Council For Exceptional Children Nashville, TN

2014 Junior Faculty Teaching Fellowship Center for Teaching 2014-2015 Teaching Fellow Program Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

2008 College of Education Graduate Student Support Program Award Support student initiated research projects: Dissertation Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

2007 Purdue Research Fellowship (PRF) Summer Fellowship Award Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

2007 College of Education Graduate Student Support Program Award Support student initiated research projects: Prelims Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

2006 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Institute AAC Student Scientific Paper Award. First Place. Project: Storybook interaction: A comparison of vocabulary usage


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ASHA Annual Convention, Miami Florida

2006 American Speech-Language Hearing Association Student Research Travel Award ASHA Annual Convention, Miami Florida

CREATIVE ENDEAVOR, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP Grants

2019 Peabody College Instructional Improvement Grant Project: App evaluation systems: Improving competencies of pre-service teachers ($9,915.00) Da Fonte, M. A. Role: Principal Investigator Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

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Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) U.S. Department of Education Project: Interdisciplinary, Evidence-based Approaches to Educating Students with Severe Disabilities and Special Healthcare Needs (2019-2023) Personnel development to improve services and results for children with disabilities: Focus Area B - Preparing Personnel to Serve School-Age Children with Low Incidence Disabilities (84.325K). ($1,250,000.00) Da Fonte, M. A., Hodapp, R., Carter, E., Lambert, J., & Harris, V. Role: Principal Investigator Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

2018 Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Project: The Arc Tennessee Technology App Evaluation, Assessment, and Rating Proposal ($27,775.00) Guiden, C. H., Da Fonte, M. A., & Hodapp, R. Role: Co-Principal Investigator Department of Education, Nashville, TN

2017 Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) U.S. Department of Education Project: Preparing Strong Scholars in Severe Disabilities: Rigor, Relevance, and Reach (2017-2022). Personnel development to improve services and results for children with disabilities: Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Leadership Personnel (84.325D). ($1,497,498.00) Carter, E. W., Hodapp, R., Yoder, P., Hatton, D., Knight, V., & Da Fonte, M. A. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

2015 Peabody College Instructional Improvement Grant Project: Providing Effective Feedback to Pre-service Teacher Candidates with Fidelity ($10,000.00) Paulsen, K., Da Fonte, M. A., Capizzi, A. M., & Blankenship, K. Role: Co-Principal Investigator


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Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

2014 Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) U.S. Department of Education Project: Delivering Evidence-Based Education for Students with Severe Disabilities in High-Need Schools (2014-2019) Personnel development to improve services and results for children with disabilities: Focus Area B - Preparing Personnel to Serve School-Age Children with Low Incidence Disabilities (84.325K). ($1,247,378.00) Carter, E., Da Fonte, M. A., Knight, V., Hodapp, R., & Hatton D. Role: Co-Principal Investigator Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

2014 Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) U.S. Department of Education Project: Preparing the Next Generation of Scholars in Severe Disabilities (2014-2019). Personnel development to improve services and results for children with disabilities: Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Leadership Personnel (84.325D). ($1,497,498) Carter, E. W., Knight, V., Hodapp, R., Yoder, P., Hatton, D., & Da Fonte, M. A. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

2009 Peabody College - Instructional Improvement Grant Project: Module-Based Training for Educational Assistants ($9,835.00) Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M. Role: Co-Principal Investigator Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

2007 Department of Educational Studies, Student Research Grant Project: The Use of Graphic Symbols to Demonstrate Intentionality During Early Communicative Interactions (Dissertation) ($1,000.00) Da Fonte, M. A. Role: Principal Investigator Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

2007 College of Education, Student Research Grant Project: There a Hierarchy of Aided-visual Symbols? A Review of the Literature ($500.00) Da Fonte, M. A., & Lloyd, L. L. Role: Principal Investigator Faculty: Lyle L. Lloyd, Ph.D. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

2006 Department of Educational Studies, Student Research Grant


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Project: The Use of Graphic Symbols in Infancy: How early can we start? ($500.00) Da Fonte, M. A., & Taber-Doughty, T. Role: Principal Investigator Faculty: Teresa Taber-Doughty, Ph.D. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

2006 College of Education, Student Research Grant Project: Storybook Interactions: Implications for Children with Augmentative and Alternative Communication Needs ($500.00) Da Fonte, M. A., & Taber-Doughty, T. Role: Principal Investigator Faculty: Teresa Taber-Doughty, Ph.D. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Journal Articles (*master student as author) Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., Hodapp, R. M., *Clouse, K., *Young, R. D., *Rawden, S., *Holmes, E. E., &

*Richardson, K. (under review). Current status and needs of augmentative and alternative communication training: A nationwide perspective.

Boesch, M. C., Da Fonte, M. A., *Wolfe, N., & *Young, R. (under review). Choices and more choices! Using a feature matching decision-making matrix to identify a communication systems.

Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., *Young, R., & *Wolfe, N. (2019). Communication system

identification for individuals with complex communication needs: The need for effective feature matching. International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities, 57, 171-228.

Boesch, M. C., Da Fonte, M. A., *Ostroff, A. E., *Wilson, J. B., & *Paranczak, J. (2018). Culturally

sensitive considerations: Identifying and using reinforcers in the classroom. The Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 18, 64-69. *Diamond, G. P., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2018). Storybook Reading Interactions: Making it accessible! The Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 18, 74-77. *Ostroff, A., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2018). Special education teachers CAN embed augmentative and alternative communication in the classroom! The Journal of the International Association of

Special Education, 18, 70-73. Da Fonte, M. A., & Barton-Arwood, S. (2017). Collaboration general and special education teachers: Perspectives and strategies. Intervention in School and Clinic, 53(2), 1-8. Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., *Dodd, R. E., *Bennett, B. P., & *Edwards-Bowyer, M. E. (2016). The SETT

framework: SETTing the classroom for communication success. Division of Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD) Online Journal: Research to Practice, 3(1), 108-122.

*Diamond, G. P., Da Fonte, M. A., & Boesch, M. C. (2016). I am working for __: Successfully using token reward systems. Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 16(1), 73-76.


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Boesch, M. C., Mehta, S., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2016). Comparing multiple communication modalities yields mixed results indicating that a broad focus may lead to narrow recommendations. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention, 10(2), 108-113, doi:

10.1080/17489539.2016.1237159 Boesch, M. C., Mehta, S., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2016). A review comparing AAC intervention components yields a list of studied components, but conclusions regarding comparative effectiveness appear flawed. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention, 10(1), 13-19. doi: 10.1080/17489539.2016.1200256 Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., *Edwards-Bowyer, M. E., *Restrepo, M. W., *Bennett, B. P., & *Diamond, G. P. (2016). A 3-step reinforcer identification framework: A step-by-step process. Education and Treament of Children, 39(3), 389-410. Da Fonte, M. A., & Boesch, M. C. (2016). Recommended augmentative and alternative communication competencies for special education teachers. Journal of International Special Needs Education, 1 (2), 47-58. doi: 10.9782/2159-4341-19.2.47 Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M. (2015). A module-based approach: Training paraeducators on

instructional practices. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 34(1), 31-54. doi: 10.14434/pders.v34i1.13823

Paulsen, K., Da Fonte, M. A., & Barton-Arwood, S. (2015). The role of mentors in developing and implementing high-quality field-based placements. Intervention in School and Clinic, 51(2), 1-9. *Torelli, J. N., Lambert, J. M., Da Fonte, M. A., *Denham, K. N., *Jedrzynski, T. J., & Houchins-Juarez, N.

(2015). Assessing preference of mand topographies during functional communication training. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 19(2), 165-168. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0083-y

Boesch, M. C., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2014). Best practices for assessing communication skills prior to preference assessments for students with severe developmental disabilities. Evidence-Based Practices Briefs, 9(3), 1-9. Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2012). Supporting paraeducators through a collaborative classroom support plan. Focus on Exceptional Children, 44(6), 1-16.

*Edwards, C. C., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2012). The 5-point plan: Fostering successful partnerships with families of students with disabilities. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 44(3), 6-13. Da Fonte, M. A., Pufpaff, L., & Taber-Doughty, T. (2010). Vocabulary use during storybook reading: Implications for children with augmentative and alternative communication needs. Psychology in the Schools, 47(5), 514-524. Yadav, A., Bouck, E. C., Da Fonte, M. A., & Patton, S. (2009). Instructing special education pre-service teachers through literacy video cases. Teaching Education, 20 (2), 149-162. Da Fonte, M. A., & Taber-Doughty, T. (2008). The use of graphic symbols in infancy: How early can we start? Early Child Development and Care, 180(4), 417-439.


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Manuscripts in Preparation (*master student as author) Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., & *Young, R. (in preparation). Reflections of special education teachers

on the state of AAC training (Target journal: Teacher Education and Special Education). Da Fonte, M. A., *Clouse, K., Hodapp, R., & *Young, R. (in preparation). Perspective of families on the

use of AAC: What practitioners need to know. (Target journal: Augmentative and Alternative Communication).

Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., *Wolfe, N. P., *DeLuca, E. & *Sheridan, E. (in preparation). A multi-tier

communication app evaluation system: Is it valid and reliable?(Target journal: Augmentative and Alternative Communication).

Boesch, M. C., Da Fonte, M. A., *Nardi, K., *Young, R. & *Holmes, E. (in preparation). How are we

evaluating apps? A systematic review of the literature (Target journal: Journal of Special Education Technology).

Da Fonte, M. A., *Wolfe, N., *DeLuca, E., Hodapp, R. M., *Nardi, K., &*Neil, H. (in preparation). New trends in the identification of apps: The validity and reliability of a rating system (Target journal: Journal of Special Education Technology).

*Neil, H., & Da Fonte, M. A. (in preparation). Are we meeting the professional development standards? Reviewing the literature and training of paraeducators (Target journal: TEACHING Exceptional Children). Book Westling, D. L., Carter, E. W., Da Fonte, M. A., & Kurth, J. A. (2020). Teaching Students with Severe

Disabilities (6th ed.). (Publisher: Pearson). Da Fonte, M. A., & Boesch, M. C. (2019). Implementing Effective Augmentative and Alternative

Communication Practices: A Handbook for School-Based Practitioners. NY: Taylor and Francis. Book Chapters Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., & Clouse, K. A. (in press). Aided Communication Systems: Using

Assistive Technology to Support Individuals with Complex Communication Needs. In D. Chambers. The use of Assistive Technology in Schools: International Perspectives on Inclusive Education, Volume 6. United Kingdom: Emerald Group Publishing.

Da Fonte, M. A., & Boesch, M. C. (2017). Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. In M. L. Wehmeyer and J. R. ‚ Patton. Hanbook of International Special Education. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger. Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M. (2015). Working collaboratively with support staff for inclusive education. In D. Chambers. Working with teaching assistants and other support staff for inclusive education: International Perspectives on Inclusive Education, Volume 4. United Kingdom: Emerald Group Publishing. Conference Proceedings Paulsen, K., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2020). Tracking the outcomes: A teacher’s guide to effective data

collection. Paper presented at Building Bridges IV Conference, Ljubljana, Slovenia.


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Da Fonte, M. A., & Lloyd, L. L. (2007). The Acquisition of Manual Signs. Clinical AAC Research Conference Proceedings. Paper presented at the 2007 Clinical AAC Research Conference, Lexington, KY. PEER REVIEWED WEBINAR PRESENTATIONS – COMPETITIVE SELECTION Da Fonte, M. A., Knight, V., & McKissick, B. R. (2014, September). iAccess: Using mobile devices to promote participation and core content for students with significant needs. Council for Exceptional Children, Division of Physical, Health, and Multiple Disabilities. PEER REVIEWED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS - COMPETITIVE SELECTION: INTERNATIONAL (*student as author) Barton-Arwood, S., Da Fonte, M. A., & Paulsen, K. (2018, July). Supporting pre-service teacher development through unique university P-12 schools and community partnerships. Division of International Special education and Services International Conference: Embracing Inclusive Practices. Cape Town, South Africa. Barton-Arwood, S., Paulsen, K., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2018, July). Innovative service learning: University- community partnerships to support inclusive practices. Division of International Special education and Services International Conference: Embracing Inclusive Practices. Cape Town, South Africa. Da Fonte, M. A. (2018, July). Communication goals for students with complex communication needs: Strategies for making it work! Division of International Special education and Services International Conference: Embracing Inclusive Practices. Cape Town, South Africa. Da Fonte, M. A., & Boesch, M. C. (2018, July). Helping students with disabilities to communicate: A teacher’s guide on AAC. Division of International Special education and Services International Conference: Embracing Inclusive Practices. Cape Town, South Africa. Da Fonte, M. A., Paulsen, K., Barton-Arwood, S. (2018, July). Tracking the outcomes of all students: A step-by-step guideline. Division of International Special education and Services International Conference: Embracing Inclusive Practices. Cape Town, South Africa. Paulsen, K., Barton-Arwood, S., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2018, July). Developing effective mentor teachers. Division of International Special education and Services International Conference: Embracing Inclusive Practices. Cape Town, South Africa. Da Fonte, M. A., & Paulsen, K. J. (2015, May). iTeach: Enhancing language skills through the use of

technology. 10th Conference on Learning Differences and INNOVATION SUMMIT. Athens, Greece.

Paulsen, K., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2015, May). Progress monitoring supports: Designing the data collection form. 10th Conference on Learning Differences and INNOVATION SUMMIT. Athens, Greece.

Paulsen, K. J., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2015, May). What if learning differences instruction were data-driven?

10th Conference on Learning Differences and INNOVATION SUMMIT. Athens, Greece. Boesch, M. C., Da Fonte, M. A., & *Douthwaite, C. N. (2015, July). AAC training: The current trends in teacher preparation programs. Council for Exceptional Children -Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES): Embracing inclusive approaches for children and youth with


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special education needs. Braga, Portugal. Boesch, M. C., Da Fonte, M. A., & *Diamond, G. P. (2014, July). Evaluating reinforcer assessments: A systematic literature review. Council for Exceptional Children -Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES): Embracing inclusive approaches for children and youth with special education needs. Braga, Portugal. Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., & *Douthwaite, C. N. (2014, July). Enhancing AAC use in the classroom: Setting the stage for success! Council for Exceptional Children –Division of International Special

Education and Services (DISES): Embracing inclusive approaches for children and youth with special education needs. Braga, Portugal.

Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., & *Diamond, G. P. (2014, July). How do I encourage student

engagement? Identifying reinforcers. Council for Exceptional Children -Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES): Embracing inclusive approaches for children and youth with special education needs. Braga, Portugal.

PEER REVIEWED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS - COMPETITIVE SELECTION: NATIONAL (*student as author) Boesch, M. C., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2020, February). The importance of feature matching: An evaluation

of the literature. Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, Portland, OR. Da Fonte, M. A., & Boesch, M. B. (2020, February). AAC apps for students with complex communication

needs: Which is the best? Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, Portland, OR.

Da Fonte, M. A., & Paulsen, K. (2020, February). Creating effective data collection systems: A step-by-set

guide to track student outcomes. Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, Portland, OR.

Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A., (2020, February). Supporting college students with disabilities in teacher training programs. Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, Portland,

OR. Da Fonte, M. A., Paulsen, K., & Barton-Arwood, S. (2019, November). Effective pre-service teacher

training: Using feedback as an instructional tool. 42nd Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana.

Paulsen, K., Barton-Arwood, S., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2019, November). Closing the Gap Through Strong

EPP/School District Partnerships. 42nd Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana.

Barton-Arwood, S., Da Fonte, M. A., & Paulsen, K. (2019, November). General and special education

teacher collaboration: Perspectives and strategies. 42nd Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana.

Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., Wolfe, N., & Young, R. (2019, January). AAC apps: Using a feature

matching evaluation tool. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, Indianapolis, IN.


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Boesch, M. C., Da Fonte, M. A., & Rawden, S. (2019, January). A teacher’s guide to embedding AAC in the classroom.Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children, Indianapolis, IN.

Da Fonte, M. A., & Paulsen, K. (2019, January). Tracking the outcomes: A teacher’s guide to effective

data collection. Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. Indianapolis, IN. Paulsen, K., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2019, January). Implementing practices with fidelity: Providing teachers

with effective feedback. Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. Indianapolis, IN.

Da Fonte, M. A., & Boesch, M. C. (2019, January). A teacher’s guide to embedding AAC in the classroom.

Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. Indianapolis, IN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2018, November). Augmentative and alternative communication training: Current

trends in teacher preparation programs. 41st Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Da Fonte, M. A. & Paulsen, K. (2018, November). Defining effective, constructive, and measurable

feedback for pre-service teacher. 41st Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Paulsen, K., & Da Fonte, M. A., (2018, November). Tips for successfully navigating the special education

edTPA. 41st Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada. Da Fonte, M. A., & Boesch, M. C. (2018, February). A step-by-step process in designing IEPs for students with complex communication needs. Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. Tampa, FL. Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2018, February). Supporting Pro-Social Language Skills of Students with Challenging Behavior. Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. Tampa, FL. Tyler, N., Baron-Arwood, S., Da Fonte, M. A., Little, M., Paulsen, K., & Pearl, C. (2017, November). You did what with WHAT?: The surprising and inventive ways faculty use IRIS resources. 40th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Savannah, Georgia. Paulsen, K., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2017, November). Building Knowledge and Skills to Successfully Navigate the Special Education edTPA. 40th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Savannah, Georgia. Barton-Arwood, S., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2017, November). General and special education teacher collaboration: Perspectives and strategies. 40th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Savannah, Georgia. Capizzi, A. M., Blankenship, K., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2017, November). Walking the talk: Supporting pre- service teacher candidates with disabilities. 40th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Savannah, Georgia.


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Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2017, November). Assessment planning and reporting: Training pre- service teachers. 40th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Savannah, Georgia. Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2017, April). Strategies for making assessment meaningful and manageable. Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. Boston, MA. Da Fonte, M. A., Paulsen, K., Capizzi, A. M., & Blankenship, K. (2016, November). Providing feedback to pre-service teachers with fidelity: Support and training from mentors. 39th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Lexington, Kentucky. Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M. (2016, November). Cross-program courses: Identifying, planning, and creating opportunities for applied assignments. 39thAnnual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Lexington, Kentucky. Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2016, November). Collaborative shared field placements: Maximizing teacher candidate learning and mentor teacher support. 39thAnnual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Lexington, Kentucky. Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2016, April). The collaborative classroom support plan. Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. St. Louis, MI. Boesch, M. C., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2016, January). AAC pre-service teacher training: The past and future trends. Division of Autism and Developmental Disabilities 17th Annual Conference. Honolulu, HI. Boesch, M. C., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2016, January). Preference assessments: How to accurately identify reinforcers for students who are challenging to assess. Division of Autism and Developmental Disabilities 17th Annual Conference. Honolulu, HI. Da Fonte, M. A., & Boesch, M. C. (2016, January). Enhancing participation in the classroom setting: Implementing the SETT model. Division of Autism and Developmental Disabilities 17th Annual Conference. Honolulu, HI. Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2015, November). Field Placement Challenges and Needs: Identifying Commonalities Across Institutions. 38th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Phoenix, Arizona. Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M. (2015, November). Supporting 1st year special education teachers: What would this mentoring process look like? 38th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Phoenix, Arizona. Paulsen, K., Da Fonte, M. A., Capizzi, A. M., & Blankenship, K. (2015, November). Developing

assessments and scoring guides to meet CAEP requirements. 38th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Phoenix, Arizona.

*Torelli, J. N., Lambert, J. M., Da Fonte, M. A., Houchins-Juarez, N. J., *Denham, K. N., & *Jedrzynski, T. M. (2015, May). Assessing preference for mand topographies during functional communication training. In Casey Clay, Chair, Anibal Gutierrez Jr., Discussant, Preference Assessment Procedures: Methodology, Presentation Mode, and Stimulus Selection. Symposium presented at


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41st annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX. Boesch, M. C., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2015, April). Making a case for 2- or 3-step preference assessments:

Which is better? Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. San Diego, CA. Da Fonte, M. A., & Boesch, M. C. (2015, April). Using the SETT model in the classroom setting: Increasing communication and participation. Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. San Diego, CA. Boesch, M. C., Da Fonte, M. A., & *Douthwaite, C. N. (2014, November). AAC in special education teacher preparation programs: Current status and future needs. American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention. Orlando, FL. Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2014, November). Making assessment meaningful and effective for pre-service teachers. 37th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Indianapolis, IN. Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M. (2014, November). Providing pre-service teachers skills to support paraeducators in inclusive settings. 37th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Indianapolis, IN. Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M. (2014, November). Collaborating with partner-schools: Making field- placements work! 37th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Indianapolis, IN. Boesch, M. C., Da Fonte, M. A., +Diamond, G., & *Belfy, A. (2014, April). Identifying reinforcers for students with special needs: A systematic literature review. Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. Philadelphia, PA. Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2014, April). Supporting paraeducators through a collaborative classroom support plan. Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. Philadelphia, PA.

Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., & *Douthwaite, C. N. (2014, April). Training the trainers: What every special education practitioner should know about AAC. Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. Philadelphia, PA. Da Fonte, M. A., Hampton, R., & May, J. (2013, December). What tool to use? Assessing students with multiple disabilities and special health-care needs. TASH 2013 Conference. Chicago, IL. Barton-Arwood, S., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2013, November). Ri-joo-uh-ney-shum within School University Partnerships: Increasing Contextualization of Field Experiences. 36th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Fort Lauderdale, FL. Capizzi, A. M., Da Fonte, M. A., & Paulsen, K. (2013, November). Making Room for an Honors Program in a Teacher-Licensure Program. 36th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Fort Lauderdale, FL. Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M. (2013, November). Is this measurable? A training procedure for writing meaningful and measurable IEPs. 36th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Fort


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Lauderdale, FL. Paulsen, K., Da Fonte, M. A., & Barton-Arwood, S. (2013, November). Mentoring teachers during their first three years through online modules. 36th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Fort Lauderdale, FL. Paulsen, K., Da Fonte, M. A., & Barton-Arwood, S. (2013, November). Implementing the mathematics common core standards into pre-service methods course. 36th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Fort Lauderdale, FL. Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M. (2013, April). Evidence-based practices: Instructional modules for paraeducators. Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. San Antonio, TX. Paulsen, K., Barton-Arwood, S., Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2012, November). Engaging mentors teachers = Successful program changes. 35th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Grand Rapids, MI. Da Fonte, M. A., Hampton, R., & May, J. (2012, April). Monitoring of students with severe-profound multiple disabilities: Teacher accountability. Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. Denver, CO. Da Fonte, M. A., Hampton, R., & May, J. (2012, April). Assessing skills of students with severe-profound multiple disabilities. Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. Denver, CO. Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M. (2012, April). Equipping paraeducators with evidence-based practices: A module-based approach. Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. Denver, CO. Paulsen, K., Barton-Arwood, S., Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2011, November). Mentoring teachers during their first three years through online modules. 34th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Austin, TX. Barton-Arwood, S., Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2011, November). Evaluating treatment integrity with preservice teachers: Supporting correct and sustained use of evidence-based practices. 34th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Austin, TX. Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2011, November). Module-based instruction for paraeducators: Involving teacher candidates in paraeducator training. 34th Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference. Austin, TX. Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M. (2011, April). Who does what? Preparing educational assistants to work with students with exceptionalities. Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. National Harbor, MD. Da Fonte, M. A., Hampton, R., & May, J. (2011, April). Where do we start? Assessing students with severe-profound multiple disabilities. Showcase Presentation for the Division of Physical, Health, and Multiple Disabilities. Council for Exceptional Children National Convention and Expo. National Harbor, MD.


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Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2010, November). Scaffolding pre-service teachers’ competence in conducting assessment in the school setting. 33rd Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference: Remembering the past to prepare our future. St. Louis, MO.

Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2010, November). Supporting partner schools through in-service

training: Strategies, benefits, and experiences. 33rd Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference: Remembering the past to prepare our future. St. Louis, MO.

Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M, (2010, November). Empowering teacher candidates to prepare educational assistants 33rd Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference: Remembering the past to prepare our future. St. Louis, MO. Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M. (2010, November). Working together: Coaching educational assistants to use best practices. 33rd Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference: Remembering the past to prepare our future. St. Louis, MO. Da Fonte, M. A., Kinder, K. A., & *Hall, R. E. (2010, April). Using visual-activity sequences to increase task performance: What do we know? Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention and Expo. Nashville, TN. Hundley, M., Palmeri, A., Paulsen, K., Capizzi, A., Shahan, E., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2010, February). Assessing pre-service teachers’ content and pedagogical content knowledge along a trajectory. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, Atlanta, GA. Palmeri, A., Paulsen, K., Hundley, M., Capizzi, A., Da Fonte, M. A., & Shahan, E. (2010, February).

Comprehensive teacher candidate performance assessments: Design, omplementation, and impact. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, Atlanta, GA.

Da Fonte, M. A., Capizzi, A., *Vater, A., *Edwards, C., & *Landau, R. (2009, November). Working together: Preparing pre-service teachers to train educational assistants. 32nd Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference: Teacher Preparation in Changing Times: Fostering Partnerships Between Special and General Education. Charlotte, NC. Capizzi, A. M., Hundley, M., Palmeri, A., Da Fonte, M. A., Paulsen, K., & McTamaney, C. (2009,

November). Do as we say and as we do: Working toward faculty collaboration across departments. 32nd Annual CEC Teacher Education Division Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Paulsen, K., Barton-Arwood, S., Capizzi, A., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2009, November). Engaging mentoring

teachers in providing effective feedback to student teachers. 32nd Annual Teacher Education Division Conference: Teacher Preparation in Changing Times: Fostering Partnerships Between Special and General Education. Charlotte, NC.

Da Fonte, M.A., & Lloyd, L. L. (2008, November). The acquisition of manual signs. American Speech- Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention: Celebrating the Winds of Change. Chicago, IL. Da Fonte, M. A., Thurber, M., Chae, S., & Lloyd, L. L. (2008, November). Is there a hierarchy of aided-


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visual symbols? A review of the literature. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention: Celebrating the Winds of Change. Chicago, IL. Yadav, A., Bouck, E. C., Da Fonte, M. A., & Patton, S. (2008, March). Video case-based instruction in the preparation of future special educators. Annual Meeting of American Educational Research

Association, New York, NY. Da Fonte, M. A., & Taber-Doughty, T. (2007, November). The use of alternative communication modes: How early can we start? American Speech Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Honor the Past – Forge the Future. Boston, MA. Da Fonte, M. A., & Lloyd, L. L. (2007, September). The acquisition of manual signs. 2007 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Clinical Research Conference. Lexington, KY.

Da Fonte, M. A., & Taber-Doughty, T. (2007, April). Storybook interaction: A comparison of vocabulary usage. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention. Louisville, KY. Da Fonte, M. A., & Taber-Doughty, T. (2006, November). Storybook interaction: A comparison of vocabulary usage. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention: Building Bridges Though Communication. Miami, FL. Da Fonte, M. A., & Taber-Doughty, T. (2006, October). A comparison of vocabulary usage during storybook reading. The 22nd Annual International Conference On Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families. Little Rock, AR. PEER REVIEWED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS - COMPETITIVE SELECTION: STATE (*student as author) Da Fonte, M. A., *DeLuca, E. R., *Sheridan, E., Boesch, M. C., *Wolfe, N., & *Balasko, G. (2019,

December). Identifying and evaluation of communication applications. The 14th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT) Conference. Nashville, TN.

*Wolfe, N., Da Fonte, M. A., & Boesch, M. C. (2019, December). Identifying a communication System using a feature matching matrix. The 14th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT) Conference. Nashville, TN.

*Young, R., Da Fonte, M. A., & Boesch, M. C. (2019, December). Perspectives of special education teachers on AAC services: Help, please! The 14th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive

Technology (TAAT) Conference. Nashville, TN.

Da Fonte, M. A. (2019, October). AAC in the classroom: Where to begin. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Nashville, TN. *DeLuca, E., *Nardi, K., *Sheridan, E., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2019, October). Is there an app for that?

Evaluating apps prior to their use. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Nashville, TN.

*Clouse, K., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2018, December). Family and users’ perspectives on alternative and

augmentative communication. The 13th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT) Conference. Nashville, TN.


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*Smith, A., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2018, December). The Ipad revolution. The 13th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT) Conference. Nashville, TN.

*Wolfe, N., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2018, December). Using a rubric to evaluate applications for individuals

with severe disabilities. The 13th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT) Conference. Nashville, TN.

*Young, R., *Wolfe, N., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2018, December). A decision matrix: Supporting the

identification and individualization of communication systems. The 13th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT) Conference. Nashville, TN.

Barton-Arwood, S., Da Fonte, M. A., & Paulsen, K. (2018, October). Innovative service learning: University-community partnerships to support inclusive practices. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2017, December). AAC and IEPs: A step-by-step process. The 12th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT) Conference. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., *Richardson, K., *Rawden, S., & *Neil, H. (2017, December). Communication APPs: Where to begin… The 12th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT) Conference. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., Douthwaite, C., & Diamond, G. (2017, October). Active and successful communication in the classroom: It works! Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Franklin, TN. Barton-Arwood, S., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2017, October). Making it work! Special and general education teachers coming together. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Franklin, TN. Diamond, G., Douthwaite, C., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2017, October). Storybook time: Making it meaningful for all learners. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Franklin, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., *McCann, K., & *Dunnavant, N. (2016, December). Using rubrics to make APPropriate selection of apps for AAC. The 11th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT) Conference. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., *Clark, O., & *Small, V. (2016, December). Dedicated speech generating devices or mobile tables? WhAT’s most appropriate? The 11th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT) Conference. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., *Dodd, R., *Bennett, B. P., *Edwards, M., & Boesch, M. C. (2015, December). SETTing the classroom for communication success! The 10th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT) Conference. Franklin, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., *Paranczak, J., *Restrepo, M., & *Wilson, J. (2015, December). A comparison between APPs and forms: Evaluating reinforcers assessments. The 10th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT) Conference. Franklin, TN. *Ostroff, A., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2015, December). Using the CAN instructional strategies to embed


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switches in the classroom. The 10th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT) Conference. Franklin, TN. Barton-Arwood, S., Da Fonte, M. A., Hampton, R., & Siegel, S. (2015, October). Schools and Universities: Joining Forces to Preparing Future Educators. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., & Barton-Arwood, S. (2015, October). The Myths and Reality of Collaborative Practices: The Perspective of Pre-Service Teachers. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Nashville, TN. Boesch, M. C., Da Fonte, M. A., & *Feldman, S. (2015, June). Helping students with disabilities

communicate: An AAC guide for teachers. Annual Convention of the Texas Council for Exceptional Children, Fort Worth, TX.

*Baran, E. K., *Weiner, E. E., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2014, December). Embedding AAC in the classroom to promote social interactions for students with moderate to severe disabilities. The 9th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT) Conference. Franklin, TN. *Khamsi, S., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2014, December). Make it work! Using technology to collect data in the classroom. The 9th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT) Conference. Franklin, TN. *Raley, K., & Da Fonte, M. A., (2014, December). Budget-friendly technology in the classroom. The 9th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT) Conference. Franklin, TN.

*Baran, E. K., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2014, October). High-technology AAC systems within the classroom setting: Facilitating social communication. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Nashville, TN. *Khamsi, S., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2014, October). The 5 steps of effective data collection in the classroom. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Nashville, TN. *Raley, K., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2014, October). Do-it-yourself! Practitioner-friendly AAC adaptations to enhance classroom participation. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference.

Nashville, TN. *Torelli, J. N., Lambert, J. M., Da Fonte, M. A., *Denham, K. N., *Jedrzynski, T. M., & Houchins-Juarez, N.

J. (2014, October). Integrating Technology Into FCT: Client Proficiency with and Relative Preference for iPad, GoTalk, and Picture Exchange. In Jennifer R. Ledford, Chair, Behavior Analytic Approaches to Skill Deficits and Problem Behavior. Symposium presented at the 17th Annual Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Nashville, TN.

*Weiner, E. E., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2014, October). Embedding AAC in the classroom: The use of low technology during social interactions. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Nashville, TN. Barton-Arwood, S., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2013, October). Building collaboration between universities and


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schools: A focus on preparing educators to teach students with disabilities. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Nashville, TN. Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2013, October). Setting the stage for your paraeducator. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Nashville, TN. *Coleman, C. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2013, October). That makes sense! Integrating sensory strategies in inclusive environments. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Nashville,

TN. Da Fonte, M. A., Boesch, M. C., & *Douthwaite, C. N. (2013, October). What am I supposed to do? Introducing AAC in the classroom setting. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., Capizzi, A. M., & *Khamsi, S. (2013, October). Writing quality IEPs: Making them measurable. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Nashville, TN. *Diamond, G. P., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2013, October). Building communication during literacy activities.

Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Nashville, TN. *Rowan, J., Da Fonte, M. A., & *Khamsi, S. (2013, October). Competitive employment: What is the role of the special education teacher? Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., & Gutmann, M. (2012, November). Augmentative and alternative communication evidence-based-practices dos and don’ts: From childhood to adults. Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology: Annual Conference. Murfreesboro, TN Gutmann, M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2012, November). Ipads and augmentative and alternative communication: Assessment considerations. Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology: Annual Conference. Murfreesboro, TN.

*Rowan, J., *Coleman, C., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2012, November). Picture this! Using visual schedules for students with moderate-severe disabilities. Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology: Annual Conference. Murfreesboro, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M. (2012, October). Collaborating with paraeducators: The Collaborative Classroom Support Plan. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M. (2012, October). Preparing paraeducators to work with students with exceptionalities. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., *Schostek, A., & *Coleman, C. (2012, October). Assessments, assessments, assessments: Where to begin? Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., *White, M. R., & *Rowan, J. (2012, October). Data collection: Enhancing the education of students with complex needs. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference.


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Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., Hampton, R., & May, J. (2011, October). Accountability for all: A system-wide data

collection system. TN Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Chattanooga, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., Hampton, R., & May, J. (2011, October). A comprehensive assessment for students with comprehensive needs. TN Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Chattanooga, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., Capizzi, A., *Douthwaite, C., & *Diamond, G. (2011, October). Supporting paraeducators to use evidence-based practices. TN Council for Exceptional Children State Conference.

Chattanooga, TN.

PEER REVIEWED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS - COMPETITIVE SELECTION: REGIONAL/LOCAL (*student as author) Da Fonte, M. A., & Boesch, M. C. (2017, July). Strategies in designing measurable and feasible communication goals for students with complex communication needs. 9th Annual Adventures in Autism Intervention and Research Conference. Denton, TX.

Boesch, M. C., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2017, July). Rubrics, rubrics, and more rubrics: APPraising communication instructional supports. 9th Annual Adventures in Autism Intervention and Research Conference. Denton, TX. Boesch, M. C., Da Fonte, M. A., & *Feldman, S. (2015, July). Guiding special education teachers to

increase AAC opportunities in the classroom. 7th Annual Adventures in Autism Intervention and Research Conference, Denton, TX.

Boesch, M. C., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2013, July). Augmentative and alternative communication for special

education teachers: Understanding key components. 5th Annual Adventures in Autism Intervention and Research Conference. University of North Texas: Denton, TX.

Da Fonte, M. A., Thurber, M., Chae, S., Holland, H., Bobinsky, L., Castillo-Ruiz, D., & Lloyd, L. L. (2008,

March). Is there a hierarchy of aided-visual symbols? A review of the literature. Purdue University, Annual Graduate Student Educational Research Symposium. West Lafayette, IN.

Da Fonte, M. A., Thurber, M., Chae, S., Holland, H., Bobinsky, L., Castillo-Ruiz, D., & Lloyd, L. L. (2008,

February). Is there a hierarchy of aided-visual symbols? A review of the Literature. Purdue University Sigma Xi Chapter Graduate Student Poster Competition. West Lafayette, IN.

Da Fonte, M. A., & Taber-Doughty, T. (2007, March). Use of alternative communication modes: How

early can we start? Purdue University, Annual Graduate Student Educational Research Symposium West Lafayette, IN.

Da Fonte, M. A., & Taber-Doughty, T. (2007, February). A comparison of vocabulary usage during storybook reading. Purdue University Sigma Xi Chapter Graduate Student Poster Competition. West Lafayette, IN. INVITED CONFERENCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PRESENTATIONS: INTERNATIONAL Paulsen, K., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2020). Tracking the outcomes: A teacher’s guide to effective data

collection. Building Bridges IV Conference, Ljubljana, Slovenia.


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Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2012, September). Inclusion and co-teaching: Meeting the needs of student with special needs. Mainstreaming in Special Education Training. Nicosia and Limassol, Cyprus.

Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2012, September). The setting: Classroom and behavior management.

Mainstreaming in Special Education Training. Nicosia and Limassol, Cyprus. Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2012, September). Differentiated instruction: Planning for all students.

Mainstreaming in Special Education Training. Nicosia and Limassol, Cyprus. Da Fonte, M. A. (2012, September). Enhancing participation opportunities across the day.

Mainstreaming in Special Education Training. Nicosia and Limassol, Cyprus. Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M. (2012, September). Preparing supportive school settings.

Mainstreaming in Special Education Training. Nicosia and Limassol, Cyprus.

Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M. (2012, September). Training teacher to use evidence-based practices in inclusive settings. Mainstreaming in Special Education Training. Nicosia, Cyprus.

Da Fonte, M. A. (2002, November). Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Venezuelan Institute of Audiology and Language (IVAL). Workshop. Caracas, Venezuela. INVITED CONFERENCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PRESENTATIONS: REGIONAL/LOCAL Da Fonte, M. A. (2016, October). Think communication: Setting the stage for successful communication

opportunities. Session 1: Antecedents. Autism Tennessee Conference. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2015, April). The SETT model in the classroom setting: Enhancing communication

opportunities. Chattanooga Autism Conference. Chattanooga, TN.

Da Fonte, M. A. (2015, April). Identifying reinforcers: A 3-step process. Chattanooga Autism Conference. Chattanooga, TN.

INVITED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING: LOCAL Da Fonte, M. A. (2019, April). The strengths and needs of students with Down syndrome and

intellectual disabilities. Lipscomb Academy: Primary School. Nashville, TN.

Da Fonte, M. A. (2019, March). The strengths and needs of students with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities. Lipscomb Academy: Primary School. Nashville, TN.

Da Fonte, M. A. (2019, January). Understanding students with exceptionalities. Lipscomb Academy:

Primary School. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2018, November). Ethical considerations of professionals in the preparation and support of AAC users (Moderator; Panel: Samantha Siedlecki, Jim Shannon, Linda Judeich). Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Research Ethics Grand Rounds. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2018, August). Students with complex communication needs: Designing effective and measurable IEPs. Metro Nashville Public Schools: Exceptional Educators, Professional


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Development Training. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., Belote, K., & Morris, E. (2018, August). Are you ready to be a mentor? Preparing special education teacher to become mentors of pre-service candidates. Metro Nashville Public Schools: Exceptional Educators, Professional Development Training. Nashville, TN. Paulsen, K., Da Fonte, M. A., & Capizzi, A. M (2017, October). edTPA Boot Camp: Supporting Faculty and Candidates in Understanding the Tasks and Rubrics. edTPA Conference. Murfreesboro, TN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2017, August). Where should I start? Supporting special educators in the instruction of students with complex communication needs. Metro Nashville Public Schools: Exceptional Educators, Professional Development Training. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2016, July). Supporting students with complex communication needs: Implementing

AAC strategies. Williamson County Schools: Speech Language Pathologist, Professional Development Training. Franklin, TN.

Da Fonte, M. A. (2016, June). Implementing AAC: Where to begin? Sumner County School District: Speech Language Pathologist, Professional Development Training. Gallatin, TN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2014, July). Working collaborative: Training your paraeducator. Sumner County School

District: Comprehensive Development Classroom Teacher, Professional Development Training. Gallatin, TN.

Da Fonte, M. A., & Gutmann, M. (2014, February). Engineering the environment for communicative

success. Vanderbilt University: 2014 Annual Augmentative and Alternative Communication Workshop. Nashville, TN.

Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2012, August). Tips for enhancing inclusion in Sunday school and church choir. Belmont United Methodist Church. Nashville, TN. Capizzi, A. M., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2012, October). Everyone’s song: Inclusive music instruction. Belmont

United Methodist Church, Nashville, TN.

Da Fonte, M. A. (2012, July). Think communication: Adapting communication opportunities across settings. Career Planning and Placement for Youth in Transition, PBC Tennessee Rehabilitation Center. Teacher in-service day. Nashville, TN. Capizzi, A. M., Da Fonte, M. A. (2012, April). Working with paraeducators. Kennedy Center: Henderson Training Series. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., & May, J. (2012, January). School-wide data collection forms. Harris Hillman Special Education School. Teacher in-service. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A., & May. J. (2010, August). Designing a data collection form for students with multiple disabilities and healthcare needs. Harris Hillman Special Education School. Teacher in-service day. Nashville, TN.


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Da Fonte, M. A. (2010, July). Beyond data collection. Harris Hillman Special Education School. Teacher in-service day. Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2010, May). Data collection and students with multiple disabilities. Harris Hillman Special Education School. Teacher in-service day. Nashville, TN. Bouck, E. C., Arnold, M., Da Fonte, M. A., Flanagan, S., Lee, J., Patton, S., Szwed, K., & Zhang, D. (2008,

February). Making meaning of cooperative groups in an undergraduate teacher education course. College of Education: Career and Technical Education: Research Seminar Series. Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN.

Da Fonte, M. A., & Taber-Doughty, T. (2006, November). Storybook interaction: A comparison of

vocabulary usage. Brown Bag Research Seminar, Speech-Language Hearing Science Department. Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN.

INVITED GUEST LECTURES: UNIVERSITY Da Fonte, M. A. (2019, October). What is augmentative and alternative communication? Lecture in

SPEDH 3308: Introduction to Exceptionality. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2018, March). What is augmentative and alternative communication? Lecture in SPED

1210: Introduction to Exceptionality. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2017, March). What is augmentative and alternative communication? Lecture in SPED

1210: Introduction to Exceptionality. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2016, April). Learners with multiple and severe disabilities. Lecture in SPED 1210:

Introduction to Exceptionality. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2014, July). What is augmentative and alternative communication? Lecture in SPED

3000: Introduction to Exceptionality. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2014, February). Augmentative and alternative communication: An introduction.

Lecture in SPED 1010: Introduction to Exceptionality. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.

Da Fonte, M. A. (2012, November). Writing skills and the use of augmentative and alternative communication. Lecture in SPED 3835: Instructional Principles and Procedures in Writing and Language. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.

Da Fonte, M. A. (2011, November). Augmentative and alternative communication. Lecture in SPED 2840:

Instructional Principles and Procedures in Writing and Language Instruction for Students with Disabilities. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.

Da Fonte, M. A. (2011, November). Augmentative and alternative communication. Lecture in SPED 3835:

Instructional Principles and Procedures in Writing and Language. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.

Da Fonte, M. A. (2010, November). Learners with multiple and severe disabilities. Lecture in SPED 1010:

Introduction to Exceptionality. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.


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Da Fonte, M. A. (2010, June). Learners with multiple and severe disabilities. Lecture in SPED 3000: Introduction to Exceptionality. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.

Da Fonte, M. A. (2008, April). Characteristics of students with severe disabilities. Lecture in EDPS 265:

The Inclusive Classroom. Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2008, April). Introduction to communication disorders. Lecture in EDPS 265: The

Inclusive Classroom. Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2007, March). Understanding the needs of students with physical disabilities. Lecture in

YDAE 491: Special Topics in Youth Development and Agricultural. Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN.

Da Fonte, M. A. (2006, October). Selection of speech generating devices: Feature matching. Lecture in

EDPS 562/SLHS 540: Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN.

Da Fonte, M. A. (2006, October). Characteristics and educational needs of students with severe

disabilities. Lecture in EDPS 265: The Inclusive Classroom. Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2006, September). Introduction to communication disorders. Lecture in EDPS 265: The Inclusive Classroom. Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2006, September). Introduction to augmentative and alternative communication.

Lecture in EDPS 459: Assistive Technology. Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN. Da Fonte, M. A. (2004, October). Feature matching: Identifying assistive technology for users’ of AAC.

Lecture in EDPS 562/SLHS 540: Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN.

Da Fonte, M. A. (2004, September). Introduction to assistive technology. Lecture in EDPS 562/SLHS 540:

Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN. SERVICE Professional Field: Editorial Board

2016 -Present TEACHING Exceptional Children, Editorial Board

2015-Present Journal of International Special Education, Editorial Board

2014-Present Communication Disorders Quarterly, Editorial Board

2013-2018 Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, Editorial Board

2014-2016 (July)

TEACHING Exceptional Children, Associate Editor

Professional Field: AD HOC Reviewer for Editorial Boards

2009-Present Remedial and Special Education


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2009 Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities

Professional Field: Conference/Convention Proposal Reviewer, Professional Organization

2008-Present Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD)

2008-Present Teacher Education Division (TED)

2011-2018 Division for Research (CEC-DR)

2010-2018 Division for Physical, Health, and Multiple Disabilities (DPHMD)

2007-2009 Kaleidoscope Proposal for Teacher Education Division Professional Field: Committees

2019-Present Executive Board President Elect The Collaborative Consortium for the Education of Children with Low Incidence Disabilities

2018-Present Board Member: Augmentative and Alternative Communication National Workgroup. Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Director: Rylan Rogers

2016-2018 Board Member: The Collaborative Consortium for the Education of Children with Low Incidence Disabilities. Director: Patrice Kuntzler

2018-Present Chair of the Conference Committee: Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children

2018-2019 Executive Board Past-President: Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children

2016-2017 Executive Board President: Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children

2015-2016 Executive Board President-Elect: Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children

2014-2015 Executive Board Vice President: Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children

2012-2015 Co-Representative: CEC Knowledge and Skills Committee Division for Physical, Health, and Multiple Disabilities Council for Exceptional Children

2012-Present Chair: DPHMD Financial Committee Division for Physical, Health, and Multiple Disabilities


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Council for Exceptional Children

2011 Co-Chair: DPHMD Finance Committee Division for Physical, Health, and Multiple Disabilities Council for Exceptional Children

2011-2013 Member: DPHMD Professional Development Committee Division for Physical, Health, and Multiple Disabilities Council for Exceptional Children

2011-2013 Member: DPHMD Severe and Multiple Disabilities Committee Division for Physical, Health, and Multiple Disabilities Council for Exceptional Children

2010-Present Member: TED Paraeducator Small Interest Group (SIG) Teacher Education Division Council for Exceptional Children

Community

2020 Grant reviewer Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Nashville, TN

2014-Present Chair: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Workshop Organizing Committee. Community members: Special Education Department, Kennedy Center, Bill Wilkerson Center, and Tennessee Access Center (TAC) Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

2009-2013 Co-Chair: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Workshop Organizing Committee. Community members: Special Education Department, Kennedy Center, Bill Wilkerson Center, and Tennessee Access Center (TAC) Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

2010-2018 Member: Leadership Committee Harris Hillman Special Education School, Nashville TN

2010-2013 School-wide Student Assessment System Evaluation Design, train, and evaluate school staff Harris Hillman Special Education School, Nashville TN

2010-2013 School-wide Data Collection Form Evaluation Design, train, and evaluate school staff Harris Hillman Special Education School, Nashville TN

2011 Member of the organization committee: Assistive Technology Fair Kennedy Center, Tennessee Access Center, and Special Education Department Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (October 2011)


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College: Peabody College, Vanderbilt University 2020

Global Office Student Proposal Reviewer Department of Special Education Representative

2015-Present Director of Professional Studies Department of Special Education Representative

2014-Present Peabody Council for Teacher Education Department of Special Education Representative

2012-Present Vanderbilt University: Academic Night at The Commons Department of Special Education Representative

2012-2013 Mayfield Living Learning Lodge: Faculty Advisor Project: People First

2011-Present Faculty Marshall Vanderbilt University Commencement

2009-Present Peabody Library Committee Departmental: Department of Special Education, Peabody College Vanderbilt University

2009-Present Program Coordinator: Severe Disabilities Program

2008-Present Field Experience Coordinator: Severe Disabilities Program

2008-Present Member: Low Incidence Committee

2009-Present Member: NCATE/CAEP Committee Special Education, Severe Disabilities Program Representative

2015-Present 2008-2012

Member: Teacher Preparation Committee

2010-Present Advisor: Student Council of Exceptional Children (CEC) Chapter

2012-2015 Co-Chair: Special Education Department Teacher Preparation Committee

2012 (Spring) Interim-Chair: Special Education Department Teacher Preparation Committee

2012-2013 Member: Severe Disabilities Faculty Search Committee

2011-2013 Member: Special Education Executive Committee

2009-2010 Co-advisor of the Student Council of Exceptional Children (CEC) Chapter Other Service Involvement: Department of Special Education, Purdue University

2008 Student Representative: College of Education summer courses retreat


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Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

2007-2008 Student Representative: Special Education Department faculty meeting Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

2008 Proposal Reviewer: Annual Graduate Student Educational Research Symposium Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

2006-2008 Co-advisor: Purdue University’s Chapter of Council of Exceptional Children Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

2007 Volunteer: 2007 ASHA Convention American Speech-Language Hearing Association 2007 Convention, Boston, MA

DOCTORAL CANDIDATE DISSERTATION COMMITTEES: MEMBER

2019

Bumble, J. The social capital of middle and high school special educators. Chair: Dr. E. Carter; Committee members: Drs. A. Da Fonte, R. Hodapp, E. McMilan, and D. Rowe.

2018

Mello, M. The correlates and predictors of residential living for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp; Committee members: Drs. A. Da Fonte, J. Lambert, and J. Taylor.

DOCTORAL CANDIDATE MAJOR AREA PAPER COMMITTEES: MEMBER

2019 Casale, E. School administrator preparation for special education topics and processes: A literature review. Chair: R. Hodapp; Committee members: Drs. A. Da Fonte, Joe Lambert, and Zach Warren. Honorary members Sara Blumberg and Pablo Juarez.

2018

Bumble, J. Application of the World Café to disability issues: A systematic review. Chair: Dr. E. Carter; Committee members: Drs. A. Da Fonte, R. Hodapp, E. McMilan, and D. Rowe.

2018 Mello, M. Review of the prevalence and correlates of postsecondary residential status of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp; Committee members: Drs. A. Da Fonte, J. Lambert, and J. Taylor.

DOCTORAL CANDIDATE COMPETENCIES COMMITTEES: MEMBER

Research Competency: Severe Disabilities Program 2019 Travers, H. Chair: Dr. E. Carter

2018 Bumble, J. Chair: Dr. E. Carter

2017 Casale, E.

Mello, M.

Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp

Supervision Competency: Severe Disabilities Program 2019 Goscicki, B.

Schutz, M. Tuttle, M

Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp Chair: Dr. E. Carter Chair: Dr. E. Carter


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2018 Casale, E. Travers, H.

Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp Chair: Dr. E. Carter

2017 Casale, E. Cloud, M.

Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp Chair: Dr. P. Yoder

2016 Kuntz, E. Sanderson, K.

Chair: Dr. V. Knight Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp

2015 Tostanoski, A. Biggs, E. Blustein, C.

Chair: Dr. P. Yoder Chair: Dr. E. Carter Chair: Dr. E. Carter

2014 Mello, M. Goldman, S. Huber, H.

Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp Chair: Dr. E. Carter

2012

Brock, M. Ivy, S. Heilingoetter, J.

Chair: Dr. E. Carter Chair: Dr. D. Hatton Chair: Dr. C. Hughes

2010 Cosgriff, J. Griffin, M.

Chair: Dr. C. Hughes Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp

Teaching Competency 2012 Brock, M. Chair: Dr. E. Carter

2011 Cosgriff, J. Chair: Dr. C. Hughes

2010 Wright, C. Chair: Dr. A. Kaiser

MASTER’S DEGREE THESIS COMMITTEES: CHAIR AND CO-CHAIR

2020 Clouse, K. Parents perspective on daily living skills instruction. Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, Department of Special Education, Nashville, TN.

2020 Wolfe, N. A protocol for the identification of communication systems. Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, Department of Special Education, Nashville, TN.

2020 Young, R. Teacher perspective on the needed training to successful supports students with complex communication needs. Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, Department of Special Education, Nashville, TN.

2011 Hall, R. Using Visual Supports to Increase Independence in High School Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities. Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, Department of Special Education, Nashville, TN.

2010 Gray, K. Embedded Instruction in a Token Economy to Increase Accurate Change Counts. Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, Department of Special Education, Nashville, TN.


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(co-chair) MASTER’S DEGREE THESIS COMMITTEES: MEMBER

2019 Zemke, K. Davis, A.


2018 Garcia, B. Meskis, S.


2016 Carney, A. Chair: Dr. V. Knight

2014 Hochman, J. Chair: Dr. E. Carter

2013 Germer, K. Mello, M.

Chair: Dr. E. Carter Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp

2012 Harvey, M. Reilly, C. Bernstein, R. Kaplan, L. Silverberg, S.

Chair: Dr. C. Hughes Chair: Dr. C. Hughes Chair: Dr. C. Hughes Chair: Dr. C. Hughes Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp

2011 Steinhorn, R. Burke, M.

Chair: Dr. C. Hughes Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp

2009 Sewell, A. L. Chair: Dr. K. Lane MASTER’S DEGREE RESEARCH/SPECIALTY PROJECT COMMITTEES: CHAIR

2019 Nardi, K. Smith, A.

Understanding how to implement the essential core curriculum Family stressors: How to effectively support families

2018 Neil, H. Richardson, K.

Analyzing paraeducators standards: The must, should, and need Extracurricular and recreational activities for youth with disabilities

2017 Bennett, P. Clark, O. Dunnavant, N. McCann, K. Paranczak, J. Sanders, M. Small, V.

Teachers implementing functional communication training Effective collaboration with parents in the IEP process Collaboration in special education: Strategies for efficient practice Children’s literature and self-determination: Building a foundation Non-contingent reinforcement as antecedent intervention Adapting storybooks to enhance literacy skills The importance of using music therapy in the pedagogical setting

2016 Dodd, R. Edwards, M. Restrepo, M.

AAC for students who are culturally and linguistically diverse Cooperative reading interventions: Supporting users of AAC PhotoStory: Visually communicating with students with autism

2015 Ostroff, A. Wilson, J.

Special education teachers CAN embed AAC in the Classroom! Teachers and Paraeducators - A Great MATChUP!


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2014 Khamsi, S. Raley, K. Herdon, M.

5-Steps to successful data collection. Do it yourself! Enhancing the use of AAC in the classroom. What should administrators know about special education?

2013 Coleman, C. Diamond, G. Rowan, J.

Sensory intervention in the classroom setting. Enhancing communication skills through storybooks. A job task curriculum for students in transition programs.

2012 Rhoads, C. Schostek, A. White, M. R.

Using tangible symbols in the classroom setting. Supporting parents: Lifelong decision-making process. Adapting the classroom environment.

2010 Stofer, R. The role of music therapy in the classroom setting.

2009 Vater, A. Working with students with severe disabilities: Tips! MASTER’S DEGREE RESEARCH/SPECIALTY PROJECTS COMMITTEES: SECOND READER

2020 Core, R. Day, J. D’Cruz, S. Tocci, S.

Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp

2019 Frazier, M.

Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp

2018

Sample, C. Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp

2016 Chandler, R. Manikas, A.

Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp Chair: Dr. E. Carter

2015

Chandler, S. Chair: Dr. E. Carter

2014 Czerw, A.

Chair: Dr. E. Carter

2012 Boykin, M. Chair: Dr. C. Hughes

2011 Landau, R. Chair: Dr. C. Hughes

2010 Edwards, C. Landine, L. Wingo-Kane, L.

Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp Chair: Dr. R. Hodapp

BACHELOR’S DEGREE THESIS COMMITTEES: CHAIR

2004 Paredes, K., & Ghneim, N. Benefits of Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Students with Special Needs. Universidad José Maria Vargas, Caracas, Venezuela

2003 Salas, A. Assistive Technology in the Special Education Classroom. Instituto Universitario AVEPANE, Caracas, Venezuela


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2002 Villamizar, J. Relationship between feeding and speech development in infants. Venezuelan Institute of Audiology and Language, Caracas, Venezuela

COURSES TAUGHT Undergraduate Courses

2017-Present

SPEDS 2430: Introduction to Communication and Language

2015-Present

SPEDS 3667: Seminar in Severe Disabilities Fieldwork

2012-Present SPED 2911/SPED 4951: Professional Student Teaching Seminar

2009-Present SPED 2050/SPEDS 2450: Augmentative and Alternative Communication

2009-2014 SPED 2330/SPEDS 3330: Characteristics of Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities

2008-2013 SPED 2030: Introduction to Communication and Language

2008-2010 SPED 2300: Introduction to Procedures for Students with Severe Disabilities Undergraduate Field-experience Courses: Coordination and Supervision

2008-Present SPEDS 3871: Field-work in Special Education: Autism, Intellectual, and Multiple Disabilities

2013-Present SPEDS 3661: Advance Field-work in Special Education: Severe Disabilities

2008-Present SPED 4951: Extended Student Teaching in Special Education Graduate Courses

2017-Present

SPEDV 7953: Advanced Fieldwork in Special Education in Visual Disabilities

2009-Present SPED 3050/SPEDS 7100: Augmentative and Alternative Communication SPED 3130/SPEDS 7953: Advanced Fieldwork in Special Education in Severe Disabilities

2008-Present SPED 3140/SPEDS 7991: Extended Student Teaching in Special Education

2009-2017 SPED 3330/SPEDS 7700: Characteristics of Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities

2008-2012 SPED 3120: Field Work in Special Education

2008-2010 SPED 3300: Introduction to Procedures for Students with Severe Disabilities

Summer 2011 SPED 3000: Education and Psychology of Exceptional Learners

Summer 2009 SPED 3000: Education and Psychology of Exceptional Learners Graduate Field-experience Courses: Coordination and Supervision

2012-Present SPEDS 7954: Field-work in Special Education: Autism, Intellectual, and Multiple Disabilities


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2012-Present SPEDS 7953: Advance Field-work in Multiple and Severe Disabilities

2008-Present SPEDS 7991: Extended Student Teaching in Special Education

2008-2012 SPED 3120: Field Work in Special Education

ADVISING

2019-2020

Total undergraduate students: 24 (new students = 5)

Total master’s students: 9 (new students = 4)

2018-2019



2017-2018 Total undergraduate students: 38 (new students = 4)




2015-2016



2014-2015


Total master’s students: 4 (new students = 2 )











2008-2009 Total undergraduate students: 5

Total master’s students: 0

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS Affiliations 2009-Present Affiliations: Vanderbilt University Kennedy Center: Faculty Member

Memberships


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2003-Present Council of Exceptional Children (CEC) 2007-Present Teacher Education Division (TED), CEC 2007-Present Division for Physical, Health, and Multiple Disabilities (DPHMD), CEC 2003-Present Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD), CEC 2014-Present Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES), CEC 2000-Present American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Division 12- AAC 2016-Present 1998-2010

International and U.S. Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication

1993-Present Venezuelan Speech Therapist Association (AVETEL) 2008-2015 American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) 2008-2015 TASH

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