CATHARINE REYNOLDS WHITTAKER
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CATHARINE REYNOLDS WHITTAKER
Rank: Professor Department: Educational Studies
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15 Jefferson Avenue SUNY at New Paltz
Kingston, New York 12401 103E Old Main Building
(845) 901-2468 New Paltz, New York 12561
(914) 257-2843
EDUCATION
Degree Date Institution Major Field
Received
Ph.D. 1985 The Ohio State Special Education
University
Columbus, Ohio
M.S. 1982 Winona State Education: Learning
University Disabilities
Winona, Minnesota
B.A. 1972 Wheaton College Literature and
Wheaton, Illinois Christian Education
Ph.D. Dissertation: Cognitive Strategy Instruction in Writing Revision Processes for
Secondary Learning Disabled Students, 1985.
Major Advisor: Raymond H. Swassing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Year Rank Department Title & Activity Full or
Part-time
THE COLLEGE AT NEW PALTZ - NEW PALTZ, NEW YORK
2003- Co-Coordinator or Educational Studies Special Education .25
2013 Coordinator of Program
Special Education
2001- Professor Educational Studies Special Education 1.0
present
1998- Coordinator of Educational Studies Special Education
2000 Special Education Program .5
1994-
1996
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1994 Acting Project Educational Studies Migrant/Special
(Fall) Director Education Training
Program .5
1993- Associate Educational Studies Special Education
2001 Professor Program 1.0
1986- Assistant Educational Studies Special Education
1993 Professor Program 1.0
1987- University Mid-Hudson Migrant Summer School
1990 Supervisor Education Center Practicum 1.0
(Summer)
1988 Acting Project Educational Migrant/Special
(Spring) Director Studies Education Program .5
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - Columbus, Ohio
1985-86 Assistant Department of Special Education
Professor Human Services Teacher Training 1.0
Education
1984-85 Program Great Lakes Area Technical Assistant
Specialist Regional Resource to State Directors
Center of Special Education .5
1983-84 Graduate Dept. of Human Federal Teacher .5
Research Service Education Training Grant
Associate
1982-83 Graduate Dept. of Human Student Teaching .5
Research Service Education Supervision
Associate
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS
1982 Teacher Benchmark School Reading 1.0
(Summer) Media, Pennsylvania
1980-82 Teacher School District #255 Resource Room 1.0
Pine Island, Minnesota Consultant Teacher
1977-78 Teacher Stewartville School Secondary 1.0
District English
Stewartville, Minnesota
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1978-80 Teacher School District #535 Secondary 1.0
Rochester, Minnesota English
1976-77 Teacher The Christian Secondary 1.0
Academy English &
Media, Pennsylvania Reading
1973-76 Teacher Elementary School Secondary 1.0
District #11 English &
Roselle, Illinois Reading
1972-73 Teacher's Aide Carol Stream School Elementary 1.0
District Teacher's
Carol Stream, Illinois Aide
CERTIFICATION
New York State Certification in Special Education 0-21
GRANTS AND AWARDS
“Project PREP for Success (Preparing Reflective and Effective Practitioners For Student and
Professional Success)”
Funding Source; Office of Special Education And Rehabilitative Services of the US Department
of Education Special Education Preservice Program Improvement Grant (CFDA# 84.325T).
Duration: 2010-2015
Purpose: To support the improvement and restructuring (through expansion or redesign) of K-12
special education teacher preparation programs to ensure that program graduates meet the highly
qualified teacher requirements in IDEA and effectively serve children with high-incidence
disabilities.
Position: Co-Project Director
Lawrence A. Gilmour Outstanding Educator Award. Presented by the SUNY New Paltz Chapter
of Phi Delta Kappa, May 2010
“The Effects of Case Study Pedagogy on Teacher Education Student’s Knowledge and Problem
Solving Abilities”
Funding Source: Research and Creative Projects Award, Office of Academic Affairs, SUNY
New Paltz
Duration: 2005-2006
Purpose: To determine the effectiveness of using case studies in teacher education.
“Inclusive Education Teacher Professional Development”
Funding Source: Higher Education Task Force for Systems Change, Syracuse University
Duration: Fall 2003-Summer 2004
Purpose: Deliver inservice on curriculum and instruction research appropriate for inclusive
secondary schools to Poughkeepsie High School teachers and have those teachers share their
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products in the graduate course “Literacy & Social Studies Instruction for Adolescent Learners
with Disabilities”
“Co-Teaching Initiative”
Funding Source: Higher Education Task Force for Systems Change, Syracuse University
Duration: Spring 2003
Purpose: Support secondary general education teachers from urban and rural schools to speak in
undergraduate education course and develop case studies
"President’s Diversity Grant"
Funding Source: SUNY New Paltz
Duration: Spring 2003
Purpose: Support for Symposium to Recruit Undeclared Undergraduates from Culturally and
Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds into Teacher Education
"State of New York/University Professions Individual Development Award"
Funding Source: UUP Joint Labor-Management Committee
Duration: Spring 2002
Purpose: Presentation at the International Council for Exceptional Children Convention in New
York City
"State of New York/University Professions Individual Development Award"
Funding Source: UUP Joint Labor-Management Committee
Duration: October 1998
Purpose: Presentation at the Teacher Education Division Conference of the Council for
Exceptional Children in Dallas, Texas
"Mentor Program Effectiveness in an Elementary School"
Funding Source: Mid-Hudson Teacher Center Mini-Grant
Proposal Prepared by: Catharine Whittaker & Joyce Pinckney
Duration: 1998-1999
Purpose: To evaluate the academic and social benefits of a weekly mentoring program for
elementary-aged students with community volunteers.
"International Travel Award"
Funding Source: SUNY at New Paltz
Proposal Prepared by: Lorraine Taylor and Catharine Whittaker
Duration: June, 1999
Purpose: To accompany a group of SUNY New Paltz students to the University of the Virgin
Islands at St. Thomas to take courses during their summer semester and orient them to the
campus and island.
"Multimedia/Technology Development Award"
Funding Source: Vice President of Academic Affairs, SUNY at New Paltz
Proposal Prepared by: Catharine Whittaker
Duration: 1997-1998
Purpose: To develop a website, using photographs and text that describes the daily life of a
family of migrant farmworkers.
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"Migrant Special Education Training Program: Preparing Special Educators to Work With
Migrant Students With Disabilities"
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation
Services
Proposal Prepared by: Salend, S. J., & Reynolds, C.J.
Duration: 1994-1999
Purpose: To prepare masters students in special education to work with handicapped students
who are children of migrant workers.
"Training and Transfer of a Metacognitive Comprehension Strategy"
Funding Source: The College at New Paltz - Grants for Research and Creative Projects
Proposal Prepared by: Reynolds, C.J., & Scholl, K.
Duration: 1990
Purpose: To investigate the effects of a metacognitive reading strategy, “Let's Switch," on fourth
graders' reading comprehension and questioning abilities.
"Special Needs of Handicapped Migrant Students"
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation
Services
Proposal Prepared by: Salend, S. J., Reynolds, C.J., & Taylor, M.
Duration: 1989 - 1994
Purpose: To prepare masters students in special education to work with handicapped students
who are children of migrant workers.
"Writing Models and Programs for the Learning Disabled College Writer"
Funding Source: SUNY Research Foundation, Conversations in the Disciplines.
Proposal Prepared by: Reynolds, C.J., & Schmidt, J.
Duration: 1987-1988
Purpose: To plan a conference for SUNY faculty and other interested professionals, parents and
students on the characteristics of the LD college writer and appropriate instructional programs
and strategies for serving this population.
"Writing Models and Programs for the Learning Disabled College Student"
Funding Source: New York State Federation for the Council for Exceptional Children
Proposal Prepared by: Reynolds, C.J.
Duration: 1987-1988
Purpose: To produce and disseminate proceedings from the above conference to be held April
8-9, 1988, at SUNY/The College at New Paltz.
"Identifying Treatment Acceptability of Strategies for Integrating Handicapped Students into
Secondary Regular Classrooms"
Funding Source: NYS/UUP Professional Development and Quality of Working Life Committee
New Faculty Development Award
Proposal Prepared by: Reynolds, C.J.
Duration: 1987-1988
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Purpose: To survey secondary regular education teachers to determine their perceptions relative
to effectiveness, ease and frequency of use of various methods that appear in the literature for
accommodating handicapped students in the regular classroom.
"Field-Based Preparation Program for Special Education Administration and Supervision"
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation
Services
Proposal Prepared by: Swassing, R.H.
Duration: 1982-1984
Purpose: To develop a field-based sequence of courses to prepare graduate student in special
education for supervisory and administrative positions.
Graduate Research Associate: Catharine J. Reynolds
PUBLICATIONS
Articles and Book Chapters
Chorzempa, B.F., Whittaker, C. R., Magiera, K., Simmons, R., Givner, C. C. (2013).
Embedding evidence-based practices in teacher education: Programs to prepare highly
qualified special education teachers. Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning,
7(2), 17-30.
Elhoweris, H., Whittaker, C. R., & Salend, S. J. (2007). Addressing the religious and spiritual
diversity of students with disabilities and their families. Multiple Voices for Ethnically
Diverse Exceptional Learners, 10(1&2), 1-7.
Rauch, K., & Whittaker, C. R. (1999). Observation and feedback during student teaching:
Learning from peers. Action in Teacher Education, 21(3), 67-78.
Reynolds, C. J., (1987). Writing instruction for students with emotional disturbance: Is it
important? Perceptions, 23, 8-9.
Reynolds, C. J., & Salend, S. J. (1991). Collaborative peer writing groups. The Journal of
Reading, Writing and Learning Disabilities, 7(2), 125-136.
Reynolds, C. J., & Salend S. J. (1989). Cooperative learning in special education teacher
preparation programs. Teacher Education and Special Education, 12, 91-94.
Reynolds, C. J., & Salend, S. J. (1990). Issues and programs in the delivery of special education
services to migrant students with disabilities. The Journal of Educational Issues of
Language Minority Students, 7, 69-83.
Reynolds, C. J., & Salend, S. J. (1990). Teacher-directed and student-mediated textbook
comprehension strategies. Academic Therapy, 25, 417-427.
Reynolds, C. J., Salend, S. J., & Beahan, C. L. (1992). Reinforcer preferences of secondary
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students with disabilities. International Journal of Disability, 39 (1), 77-86.
Reynolds, C. J., Salend, S. J., & Beahan, C. L. (1989). Motivating secondary students: Bringing
in the reinforcements. Academic Therapy, 25(1), 81-90.
Reynolds, C. J., & Schmidt, J. Z. (Eds.). (1989). Proceedings of the Conversation in the
Disciplines Conference: Writing Models and Programs for the Learning Disabled
College Student. SUNY/The College at New Paltz, New York.
Reynolds, C. J., Swassing, R. H., Hill, D. S., & Ward, M. E. (1988). The effects of instruction in
cognitive revision strategies on the writing skills of learning disabled students. The
Journal of Learning Disabilities, 21, 540-545.
Reynolds, C. J., & Volkmar, J. N. (1984). Mainstreaming the special educator. Academic
Therapy, 19, 585-591.
Ryan, S., Whittaker, C. R., & Pinckney, J. (2002). A school-based elementary mentoring
program. Preventing School Failure, 46, 133-138.
Salend, S. J., & Reynolds, C. J. (1991). The migrant/special education training program.
Teacher Education and Special Education, 14, 235-242.
Salend, S. J., Reynolds, C. J., & Coyle, E. M. (1989). Individualizing the good behavior game
across type and frequency of behavior. Behavior Modification, 13, 108-126.
Salend, S. J., Reynolds, C. J., & Ellis, L. (1989). Using self-instruction to teach vocational skills
to severely retarded individuals. Education and Training Mental Retardation, 24,
248-254.
Salend, S. J., Taylor, L. S., & Whittaker, C. R. (1998). Diversifying the special education
training curriculum to address the needs of migrant students and families. Teacher
Education and Special Education, 21, 174-186.
Salend, S. J., & Whittaker, C. R. (2012). Inclusive education: Best practices in the
United States. In C. Boyle & K. Topping (Eds.), What works in inclusion? (pp. 66-80).
Berkshire, United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill House.
Salend, S. J., Whittaker, C. R., & Garrick Duhaney, L.M. (2006). Preparing special educators to
work with migrant students with disabilities and their families. Multiple Voices for
Ethnically Diverse Exceptional Learners, 9(1), 185-195.
Salend, S. J., Whittaker, C. R., Garrick Duhaney, L., Smith, R. M. (2003). Diversifying teacher
education programs to recruit and graduate culturally and linguistically diverse teachers.
Teacher Education and Special Education, 26(4), 315-327.
Salend, S. J., Whittaker, C. R., Raab, S., & Giek, K. (1991). Using a self-evaluation system as a
group contingency. Journal of School Psychology, 29, 319-329.
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Salend, S. J., Whittaker, C. R., & Reeder, E. (1993). Group evaluation: A collaborative peer-
mediated behavior management system. Exceptional Children, 59(3), 203-209.
van Garderen, D., & Whittaker, C. (2006). Planning differentiated, multicultural
instruction for secondary inclusive classroom. Teaching Exceptional Children, 38(3), 12-
21.
Whitt, J., Paul, P., Reynolds, C. J., (1988). Motivate reluctant learning disabled writers.
Teaching Exceptional Children, 20(3), 36-39.
Whittaker, C. R. (1992). Transitional consultation strategies: Finding the time to collaborate.
Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 3(1), 85-88.
Whittaker, C. R. (2012). Integrating literature circles into a co-taught inclusive classroom.
Intervention in School and Clinic. 47, 214-223. DOI 10.1177/1053451211424601
Whittaker, C. R. (1996). Adapting cooperative learning structures for mainstreamed students.
Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities, 12(1), 23-38.
Whittaker, C. R., & Salend, S. J. (1992, Winter). The migrant/special education teacher
preparation program - SUNY New Paltz. Hispanoticias, 2-3.
Whittaker, C. R., Salend, S. J., & Duhaney, D. (2001). Creating instructional rubrics for
inclusive classrooms. Teaching Exceptional Children, 34(2), 8-13.
Whittaker, C. R., Salend, S. J., Elhoweris, H. (2009). Religious diversity in schools: Addressing
the issues. Intervention in School and Clinic. 44(5), 314-319.
Whittaker, C.R., Salend, S.J., & Gutierrez, B. (1997). "Voices from the Fields": Including
migrant farmworkers in the curriculum. The Reading Teacher, 50(6), 482-493.
Whittaker, C.R., & Taylor, L.S. (1995). Do resource room teachers have sufficient planning
time? Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 6(3), 247-256.
Whittaker, C. R., & vanGarderen, D. (2009). Using a metacognitive approach with case-based
instruction to enhance teacher reflection and promote effective educational practices for
diverse learners. Action in Teacher Education, 31(2), 5-16.
Internet Site
Whittaker, C. R. (1997). The Garcia Family. http://www.newpaltz.edu/migrant /case.html
Schniedewind, N., Whittaker, C. W., Duhaney, D. (2001). Materials for Educators: Dealing
with the September 11 Tragedy. http://www.newpaltz.edu/schoolofed/sept11/
Software
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Whittaker, C. R. (1991). Cooperative Learning Planner [computer program]. Ann Arbor, MI:
Exceptional Innovations.
Textbook
Taylor, L. S., & Whittaker, C. R. (2003). Bridging multiple worlds: Case studies of diverse
educational communities. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Taylor, L. S., & Whittaker, C. R. (2009). Bridging multiple worlds: Case studies of
diverse educational communities (2nd
ed.). Boston: Pearson.
Whittaker, C. R. (2009). Instructor’s manual for bridging multiple worlds: Case studies of
diverse educational communities. Boston: Pearson.
PRESENTATIONS
2013 Chorzempa, B., Smith, M., & Whittaker, C.R. Embedding evidence-based practices in
teacher education courses to prepare highly qualified teachers. Council for Exceptional
Children Convention and Expo. San Antonio, TX (April 5, 2013)
Whittaker, C.R, & Smith, M. Case-based instruction in teacher education promoting
effective educational practices for diverse learners. Council for Exceptional Children
Convention and Expo. San Antonio, TX (April 5, 2013)
Smith, M., Smith, R. M., Whittaker, C. R. Program improvement initiatives: Embedding
evidence-based practices, maintaining partnerships, and enhancing mentoring . Teacher
Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Ft. Lauderdale,
FL (November 7, 2013)
2012 Whittaker, C.R. Enhancing teacher educators’ understanding of the “other” using case-
based instruction. 5th
Annual Conference on Equity and Social Justice. New Paltz, NY
(April 28, 2012)
Chorzempa, B., & Whittaker, C. R. Integrating Literature Circles into a Co-taught
Inclusive Classroom. New York State Council for Exceptional children Conference,
Saratoga Springs, NY (November 2)
Magiera, K., Simmons, R. Salend, S., Maheady, L, Chorzempa, B., Whittaker, C.
Enhancing Teacher Education Programs. New York State Council for Exceptional
Children Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY (November 3)
2011 Magiera, K., Simmons, R. Maheady, L, Salend, S., Whittaker, C. 325Teeing Off:
Enhancing Your Teacher Education Program. New York State Federation of Chapters of
the Council for Exceptional Children Convention. Rochester, NY (October 21)
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Whittaker, C. R., Including evidenced-based practices in literacy specific to adolescent
learners with disabilities in teacher preparation programs. Teacher Education Division
of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Austin, TX (November 10)
Domaracki, J., Magiera, K., Simmons, R. Maheady, L, May, D. Pieper, E., Salend, S.
Raising the bar for teacher education through the New York State 325T Consortium.
Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Austin,
TX (November 10)
2010 Whittaker, C. R. Using a metacognitive approach with case-based instruction to enhance
teacher reflection and promote effective educational practices for diverse learners.
Annual Meeting of Association of Teacher Educators. Chicago, IL (February 16)
Whittaker, C. R., Larsen, K., & Tedrow, S. Learning strategies for adolescent level
students in inclusive settings. New York State Federation of Chapters of the Council for
Exceptional Children Convention. Saratoga Springs, NY (October 8)
2009 Sileo, J., & Whittaker, C. R. Workshop on Co-teaching. Rondout Valley School District
Inservice Program (March 20).
Whittaker, C. R., & King, D. Using case studies in special education teacher education
to promote partnerships between special and general education: Research and practice.
Teacher Education Division Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children.
Charlotte, NC (November 14)
2008 Black, J, Kelly, M., Levin, M. E., Sileo, J., Weiner, R., Whittaker, C. R. Making
Inclusion Work. Mid-Hudson Principals’ Center Summer Leadership Institute at SUNY
New Paltz (July 10).
2007 Salend, S. J., & Whittaker, C. R. Determining Testing Accommodations for Diverse
Learners: Addressing Disproportionality, NCLB, and IDEA 2004. 2007 Council for
Exceptional Children Convention and Expo. Louisville: KY (April 19, 2007)
Whittaker, C. R., & Sileo, J. Co-Teaching for Secondary Mathematics Teachers.
Kingston City School, Kingston, NY (April 25, 2007)
Whittaker, C. R., & Salend, S. J. Practicing What We Preach: Constructing Models for
Practice in Teacher Education. 2007 Teacher Education Division Conference, Council
for Exceptional Children. Milwaukee, WI (November 9, 2007)
2006 Salend, S. J., & Whittaker, C. R. Children of Migrant Workers: Implications for
Educators and Service Providers. . Invited speakers for Literacy Speakers Series
Workshop. SUNY Fredonia, NY (May 5, 2006).
Salend, S. J., & Whittaker, C. R. Differentiating Instruction: Implications for Teaching,
Assessing and Grading Students. Invited speakers for Literacy Speakers Series
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Workshop. SUNY Fredonia, NY (May 6, 2006).
Whittaker, C. R. Evaluation of Case Study Teaching. Case Study in Higher Education
Working Group: Exploring the Myths and Realities of Case Study Use in Higher
Education. Northeastern Educational Research Association. Kerhonkson, NY (October
18).
vanGarderen, D., Whittaker, C., & Sileo, J. Succeeding in the Academic Search Process:
Implications for Doctoral Students and Faculty. Teacher Education Division/Technology
and Media 2006 Conference. SanDiego, CA (November 11)
2005 Salend, S. J., & Whittaker, C. Inclusive Grading Practices for Diverse Students: Helping
All Students make the Grade. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention.
Baltimore, MD. (April 7)
Whittaker, C. R. Using a Metacognitive Strategy for Discussion and Analysis of
Teaching Cases. Northeast Educational Research Association. Kerhonkson, NY (October
19).
Whittaker, C. R., & vanGarderen, D. (2005). Case studies on educational diversity:
Content, pedagogy and research. 28th
Annual TED Conference and 1st Annual TAM-
TED Conference. Portland, Maine (November 11).
Whittaker, C. R., Chase, L., Kelly-Bara, C., Gerard, J., Bell, T. What is it like to be a
teacher of color? 11th
Annual Multicultural Conference. New Paltz, NY (November 4)
Moderator
2004 Whittaker, C. R., & vanGarderen, D. Planning differentiated instructional units for
diverse inclusive classrooms. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention. New
Orleans, LA. (April 15)
Garrick Duhaney, L., & Whittaker, C. R. Grading and report card practices for inclusive
classrooms. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention. New Orleans, LA.
(April 15). Poster session.
Whittaker, C. R. Using teaching cases in higher education. Teaching and Learning
Center, SUNY New Paltz (October 6).
Whittaker, C. R. Case studies in teacher education: Bridging the theory and research of
teacher education with pedagogical content knowledge. Northeast Educational Research
Association. Kerhonkson, NY (October 22).
Whittaker, C. R., Eaton, D., Chase, L., Kelly, J, Pabon, S., & Reed, M. Have you thought
about being a teacher? Fostering Diversity and Democracy through Multicultural
Education. 10Th
Annual Multicultural Education Conference. New Paltz, NY (November
5).
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Whittaker, C. R., & vanGarderen, D. Differentiated Instruction, Universal Design, and
Multicultural Education: Conceptual Barriers or Building Blocks? Teacher Education
Division of the Council for Exceptional Children. Albuquerque, NM (November 12).
Salend, S., & Whittaker, C. R. Addressing religious diversity in schools. SUNY New
Paltz Chapter Phi Delta Kappa. (December 2).
2003 Salend, S. J., Garrick Duhaney, L., & Whittaker, C. R. Understanding and addressing the
needs of migrant students and their families. Council for Exceptional Children
Annual Convention. Seattle, WA (April 11).
Whittaker, C. R. Research mini-grant on researching and elementary school mentoring
program. Mid-Hudson Teacher Center Mini-Grant Showcase, Poughkeepsie, NY
(September 18)
Whittaker, C. R., Dunn, K., & Stivers, J. Case studies as tools for teaching. Northeastern
Educational Research Association Conference, Kerhonkson, NY (October 23, 2003)
Whittaker, C. R., & Garrick Duhaney, L. M. Employing culturally responsive approaches
and resources in teacher education courses: Promising practices for increasing P-12
student achievement. National Association for Multicultural Education Conference.
Seattle, WA (November 6, 2003)
Whittaker, C. R., Ruger, L., & Webb, S. L. A kaleidoscope of multicultural lessons. New
York State Council for Exceptional Children Convention. Tarrytown, NY (November 22)
2002 Whittaker, C. R., & Ryan, S. A school-based elementary mentoring program. Council
for Exceptional Children Annual Convention. New York, NY (April 5).
Whittaker, C. R. & Smith, R. M. Close encounters: Writing and discussing cases about
diverse populations. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Teacher Education
Division Conference. Savannah, GA (November 1).
Whittaker, C. R., Ryan, S., Pinckney, J., Pinckney, F., & Howells, D. Starting and
maintaining a school-based elementary school program. 8th
Annual Multicultural
Conference. New Paltz, NY (November 8).
Salend, S. J., Duhaney, L. G., Giek, K., & Whittaker, C. R. Inclusive grading and report
card practices. New York State Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children
Annual Convention. Albany, NY (November 21-23).
2001 Whittaker, C. R., Pinckney, J., & Ryan, S. A community mentoring program at J. F.
Kennedy Elementary School. New Paltz Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa. West Park, NY
(March 22).
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Salend, S. J., Garrick Duhaney, L. M., & Whittaker, C. R. Building positive educational
outcomes for migrant students. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention.
Kansas City, MO (April 19).
Salend, S. J., Garrick Duhaney, L. M., & Whittaker, C. R. Evaluating your inclusion
program. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention. Kansas City, MO (April
20).
Whittaker, C. R., Colonna, M., & Meyer, T. How can monocultural teachers provide
culturally relevant pedagogy in multicultural classrooms? National Council of Teachers
of English Annual Convention. Baltimore, MD (November 16).
Smith, R., & Whittaker, C. R. Rights and remedies: The legal side of special education.
New York State Migrant Education Training. Syracuse, NY (November 29).
2000 Whittaker, C. R., Pinckney, J., Ryan, S., & Salend, S. A community mentoring program
for elementary students at risk. Council for Exceptional Children's Annual Convention.
Vancouver, BC (April 6).
Whittaker, C. R. What your child is taught in school. The School Age Child: Putting the
Pieces of the Learning Puzzle Together. A series of workshops sponsored by the
Community Resource Center, Families First & Family Education Program of the Ulster
Prevention Services. Kingston, NY (May 3).
Whittaker, C. R. Planning curriculum units for inclusive classrooms. Inclusion
Conference: A Collegial Morning on Important Issues. SUNY at New Paltz, NY (October
28).
1999 Whittaker, C. R., & Taylor, L. S. Can't speak the language, can't walk the walk: Can
monocultural teacher educators provide culturally relevant instruction? 22nd
Annual
Teacher Education Division Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children. Palm
Springs, CA (November 11).
Whittaker, C. R. Literature circles. Ellenville High School Inservice Workshop.
Ellenville, NY (October 8).
1998 Taylor, L. S., Salend, S. J., & Whittaker, C. R. Using case studies to develop
teaching strategies for culturally diverse students. Council for Exceptional
Children's Annual Convention. Minneapolis, MN (April 16).
Salend, S. J.., Taylor, L. S., & Whittaker, C. R. The Migrant Special Education Training
Program: Addressing the needs of migrant students. Council for Exceptional Children
Symposium on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners. Washington,
DC (November 6).
Whittaker, C. R., Taylor, L. S., & Salend, S. J. Using case studies to develop an
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educational plan for culturally diverse students. Council for Exceptional Children
Symposium on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners. Washington,
DC (November 5).
Whittaker, C. R. Preparing teachers for diverse classrooms through case studies.
Council for Exceptional Children 21st Annual Teacher Education Division Conference.
Dallas, TX (November 13).
Whittaker, C. R. (Chair), Zigo, D., Kimmel, K. L., Collins, J. L. Lessons from different
learners: What deaf and learning-disabled writers can teach us (and all our students)
about literacy learning. National Council of Teachers of English 88th Annual
Convention. Nashville, TN (November 22).
1997 Whittaker, C. R, & Taylor, L .S. Voices from the fields: Including migrant
farmworkers and their children in the curriculum. CEC Symposium on
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners. New Orleans, LA
(January 10).
Whittaker, C.R. Exploring research findings on learning from peers using formative
evaluation. New York State Council for Exceptional Children 1997 Convention. New
York, NY (November 7).
Rauch, K., Taylor, L., & Whittaker, C. Resources and strategies for including migrant
students in the curriculum. New York State Migrant Education Training. Syracuse, NY
(November 20).
Whittaker, C.R., Stires, S., & Collins, J. If she's special, why is she in my classroom?
Meeting the needs of struggling language learners in the regular classroom. 87th
Annual Convention of the National Council of Teachers of English, MI (November 21).
1996 Whittaker, C.R., Cummings, J., Taylor, L.S. Curriculum strategies for students with
emotional and/or behavioral disabilities. Association of New York State Educators of
the Emotionally Disturbed. Albany, NY (March 23).
Salend, S.J., Taylor, L.S., Whittaker, C.R., Cashdollar, B., DeQuarto, A.,
Gonzalez, R., Gutierrez, B. Giving voice to migrant students through literacy
activities. New York State Reading Association. Kiamesha Lake, NY (November 7).
Salend, S.J., Taylor, L.S., Whittaker, C.R., Cashdollar, B., DeQuarto, A., Gonzalez, R.,
Gutierrez, B. Successful practices for working with migrant students. New York State
Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention, Kiamesha Lake, NY (November
8).
Whittaker, C.R. Meeting diverse needs in English/Language Arts through co-
teaching arrangements. National Council of Teachers of English. Chicago, IL
(November 23).
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1995 Salend, S., Taylor, L., Gutierrez, M., & Whittaker, C. R. Adapting the curriculum to
reflect the needs and experiences of migrant students. Council for Exceptional Children
Annual Convention. Indianapolis, IN (April 8).
Whittaker, C.R., & Bing, F. Programs that work: Integrating special education students
into the general English classroom. National Council of Teachers of English Annual
Convention. San Diego, CA (November 16).
1994 Whittaker, C.R. Strategies for teaching in a diverse classroom. New Paltz Central
Schools Inservice. New Paltz, NY (June 28).
Whittaker, C.R., & Woolsey, D. Exploring parallel cultures through children's
literature. New York State Council for Exceptional Children. Rochester, NY
(November 4).
Dudley-Marling, C., Tefft Cousin, P., Stires, S., & Whittaker, C.R. (Reactor).
Supporting students who struggle in the language arts. National Council of
Teachers of English Convention. Orlando, FL (November 17).
Whittaker, C.R. Panel on inclusion of students with disabilities in the regular classroom.
Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa meeting. Poughkeepsie, NY (November 1).
1993 Whittaker, C.R., Gutierrez, B., Lindhart, M., Nilo, G., & Sealey, E. Should migrant
students receive special education services? New York State Council for Exceptional
Children. White Plains, NY (November 6).
1992 Whittaker, C.R., & Taylor, L.S. What's really going on in resource rooms? New York
State Council for Exceptional Children. Albany, NY (November 7).
Whittaker, C.R. Field placements and recruiting strategies for the Migrant/Special
Education Masters Program. Council for Exceptional Children Topical Conference on
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Children. Minneapolis, MN
(November 13).
Whittaker, C.R., Reeder, E., Ehrenberg, E., & Trippi, J. Talking textwriter: A tool for the
reading and writing process. International Convention for the Council for Exceptional
Children. Baltimore, MD (April 16).
1991 Whittaker, C.R., & Salend, S.J. How to publish without perishing. New York State
Council for Exceptional Children Convention. Buffalo, NY (November 8-9).
1990 Reynolds, C.J., & Reeder, E. A writing program for learning disabled students using
word processing with auditory feedback. New York State Council for Exceptional
Children Convention. Uniondale, NY (November 2-3)
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Scholl, K., & Reynolds, C.J. Fourth graders' questioning strategies in comprehending
non-fiction text. New York State Reading Association Annual Conference. Kiamesha
Lake, NY (November 8).
Reynolds, C.J. A teacher training program for migrant special educators. Symposium
on Culturally Diverse Exceptional Children. Albuquerque, NM (October 18-20).
Reynolds, C.J. & Reeder, E. The effects of two self-managed strategies on students with
behavioral disorders in mainstreamed and self-contained settings. International
Convention for the Council for Exceptional Children. Toronto, ON (April 23).
Reynolds, C. J. Is anyone out there listening? Walkill School District Superintendent's
Conference Day. Walkill, NY (March 16).
1989 Reynolds, C.J., Reeder, E., & Salend, S.J. The effects of two peer-mediated strategies on
the academic and behavioral skills of handicapped students. New York State Council
for Exceptional Children Convention. Saratoga Springs, NY (November 11).
Reynolds, C.J., & Reeder, E. Individualizing the Good Behavior Game. International
Convention for the Council for Exceptional Children. San Francisco, CA (April 5).
1988 Reynolds, C.J. The college writer with learning disabilities. New York State CEC
Convention. Buffalo, NY (November 5).
Reynolds, C.J. Effective curriculum modifications at the secondary level. Paper
presented at New York Association for the Learning Disabled. Niagara Falls, NY (April
22).
Reynolds, C.J., & Salend, S.J. Identifying treatment acceptability of strategies for
Integrating handicapped students into secondary regular classrooms. Council for
Exceptional Children's 66th Annual Convention. Washington, D.C. (March 30).
1987 Reynolds, C.J., & Salend, S.J. Cooperative learning strategies in teacher education.
Tenth Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for
Exceptional Children. Washington, D.C. (November 12).
Reynolds, C.J. Recognizing the learning disabled college student. SUNY/UUP
Conference College Services and Support for the Learning Disabled Student. New Paltz,
NY (November 5).
Reynolds, C.J., Paul, P., & Whitt, J. Writing instruction for special education students.
65th Annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children. Chicago, IL (April
22).
1986 Reynolds, C.J., Salend, S. Current Issues: New amendments affecting infants/toddlers &
transition from school to work. Round Table Discussion at Consortium Convention.
Kiamesha Lake, NY (November 7).
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1985 Reynolds, C.J. Cognitive strategy instruction in the writing revision process for mildly
handicapped students. Ohio Federation Council for Exceptional Children. Cleveland,
OH (November 15).
Heron, T.E., & Reynolds, C.J. Educational consultation. Seventh International
Conference on Learning Disabilities. New Orleans, LA (October 4).
1984 Reynolds, C.J., & Weiss, A. Writing skills for the mildly handicapped. Workshop at
Central Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center. Columbus, OH (June 6).
Dempsey, M.A., Reynolds, C.J., & Skinner, M. Parent/teacher communication and the
IEP conference. Workshop at Miami Valley Regional Center for Handicapped
Children. Dayton, OH (February).
Reviewer
2006-2013 Consulting Editor for the journal Intervention in School and Clinic
2008 Reviewer for the journal Reading and Writing Quarterly
CONSULTANT
Fallsburg School District. Consultant on Differentiating Instruction for Students on the
Secondary Level. March 1999-March 2000. I conducted 16 after school workshops on methods
of differentiating instruction, observed in participants' classrooms and provided performance
feedback.
American Federation of Teachers Educational Foundation. i3 English Language Learners
and Students with Disabilities Basic Training Academy. 2012- 2013. I worked with colleagues
to produce and present a professional development module for trainers of supervisors evaluating
teachers on the new teacher evaluation rubrics.
American Federation of teachers Educational Foundation. July
EDITOR
1990- Editor-FORUM-Journal for the New York State Federation for the Council for
1991 Exceptional Children.
1988- Co-Editor-FORUM-Journal for the New York State Federation for the Council
1990 Council for Exceptional Children.
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Council for Exceptional Children
Division for Learning Disabilities
Teacher Education Division
New York State Council for Exceptional Children
Phi Delta Kappa
COMMITTEE WORK
2013 Member of Academic Senate
Chair of Department of Educational Studies Personnel Sub-Committee - Spring
SUNY New Paltz Chapter - Phi Delta Kappa,
Secretary and Membership Co-Chair
2012 Member of Academic Senate
Member of Department of Educational Studies Personnel Sub-Committee
SUNY New Paltz Chapter - Phi Delta Kappa,
Secretary and Membership Co-Chair
2011 Member of the Institutional Review Board - Spring
Coordinator for PEU Planning Assessment data for the Adolescent Special Education
Program
SUNY New Paltz Chapter - Phi Delta Kappa,
Membership Co-Chair – spring; Membership Chair - fall
New York State Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change
Mid-Hudson Regional Task Force, Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling -
Spring
2010 Member of the Standard 14 Committee for Middle States Accreditation
Member of the Institutional Review Board
Coordinator for PEU Planning Assessment data for the Adolescent Special Education
Program
SUNY New Paltz Chapter - Phi Delta Kappa,
Research Chairperson – Spring
Membership Co-Chair - Fall
Mid-Hudson Regional Task Force, Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling
New York State Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change
2009 Member of the Standard 14 Committee for Middle States Accreditation
Member of the Institutional Review Board
Coordinator for PEU Planning Assessment data for the Adolescent Special Education
Program
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SUNY New Paltz Chapter - Phi Delta Kappa, Research Chairperson
Mid-Hudson Regional Task Force, Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling
New York State Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change
2008 Member of the Personnel Committee for the Department of Educational Studies
Member of the Institutional Review Board
Coordinator for PEU Planning Assessment data for the Adolescent Special Education
Program
SUNY New Paltz Chapter - Phi Delta Kappa, Research Chairperson
Mid-Hudson Regional Task Force, Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling
New York State Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change
2007 Central Committee for Organization – Member
Literacy Education Search Committee – Member – Fall
Social Foundations Search Committee – Member – Spring
Hudson Region Task Force, Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling of the
New York - Member
New York State Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change – Member
New York State Education Department Special Education Work Group - Member
Department of Educational Studies Personnel Committee – Member
PEU Accreditation Committee for Standard 3 – Member
Special Education NCATE Assessment Work Group – Coordinator
2006 Central Committee for Organization – Member Fall
Special Education Search Committee – Chair
Central Committee for Budget, Goals and Plans – Member Spring
Professional Education Unit Coordinating Council for Assessment – Member Spring
Research Chairperson – SUNY New Paltz Chapter - Phi Delta Kappa
Hudson Region Task Force, Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling of the New York
Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change – Member
2005 Special Education Search Committee - Chair
Central Committee for Budget, Goals and Plans – Member
Professional Education Unit Coordinating Council for Assessment – Member
Coordinating Council for Assessment Subcommittee on Student Learning - Chair
Research Chairperson – SUNY New Paltz Chapter - Phi Delta Kappa
Hudson Region Task Force, Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling of the New York
Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change – Member
Adolescent Think Tank, Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling of the New York
Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change - Member
2004 Symposium “Learning About Teaching: The Experiences of Teachers from Culturally
and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds” – Organizer
Professional Education Unit Coordinating Council for Assessment – Member
Coordinating Council for Assessment Subcommittee on Student Learning - Chair
Central Committee for Budget, Goals and Plans – Member
Research Chairperson – SUNY New Paltz Chapter - Phi Delta Kappa
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2003 Professional Education Unit NCATE Assessment Committee - Chair (Spring)
Professional Education Unit Accreditation Committee – Member (Spring)
Central Committee for Tenure and Reappointment – Member (Spring)
Central Committee for Budget, Goals and Plans – Member (Fall)
Research Chairperson - Phi Delta Kappa (Spring)
Department of Educational Studies Personnel Committee – Member (Spring)
2002 Curriculum Committee - Regular member (Spring)
School of Education NCATE Accreditation Committee - Regular Member
School of Education NCATE Assessment Committee - Chair (Spring and Fall)
Research Chairperson - Phi Delta Kappa (Spring and Fall)
Kingston City School District Professional Development Plan Committee (Spring)
Department of Educational Studies Personnel Subcommittee (Spring)
2001 Curriculum Committee - Regular member (Fall)
School of Education NCATE Accreditation Committee - Regular Member
School of Education NCATE Assessment Committee - Chair (Fall)
Research Chairperson - Phi Delta Kappa
Kingston City School District Wide Planning Committee (Spring)
Kingston City School District Professional Development Plan Committee
NCATE Program Review for Special Education Program
2000 Curriculum Committee - Regular member (Fall)
Budget, Goals and Plans - Regular member (Spring)
Secondary Education Search Committee - Chair
School of Education NCATE Committee - Regular Member
Research Chairperson - Phi Delta Kappa
Inclusion Program Advisory Committee
Kingston City School District Wide Planning Committee
Kingston City School District Professional Development Plan Committee
1999 Budget, Goals, and Plans - Regular member (Spring and Fall)
Research Chairperson - Phi Delta Kappa
Special Education Search Committee
1998 Budget, Goals, and Plans - Regular member (Fall)
Academic Senate - Regular Member (Spring)
Educational Studies Personnel Committee - Regular member
Research Chairperson - Phi Delta Kappa
Art Education Search Committee
Special Education Search Committee
1997 Academic Senate - Regular Member (Fall)
Educational Studies Personnel Committee - Chair (Fall)
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1996 Academic Senate - Regular Member (Fall)
Committee on Promotion and Discretionary Salary Increase - Regular Member
(Spring)
School of Education Committee on Dual Certification in Elementary and Special
Education Program - Chair
Search Committee - Elementary/Special Education - Chair
Educational Studies Personnel Committee (Fall) - Member
Search Committee for Business Administration - Regular Member
Assembly on Alternatives for Special Education in English Language Arts of the
National Council of Teachers of English - Co-Chair
Eleventh Annual Conference of SUNY Council on Writing Planning Committee -
Regular Member
Inclusion Program Advisory Committee - (Fall)
1995 Committee on Promotion and Discretionary Salary Increase - Regular Member
School of Education Committee on Dual Certification in Elementary and Special
Education Program - Chair
Secondary English Education Search Committee - Member
Assembly on Alternatives for Special Education in English Language Arts of the
National Council of Teachers of English - Chair
1994- Committee on Promotion and Discretionary Salary Increase - Regular Member
1995 School of Education Committee on Dual Certification in Elementary and Special
Education Program
1993- Academic Senate - Regular Member
1994 Search Committee - Humanistic Education
Educational Studies Personnel Committee - Member
1992- Organization Committee - Regular Member
1993 Academic Senate - Alternate
Education Council - Alternate
Art Education Search Committee - Member
Secondary Social Studies Education Search Committee - Member
1991 Organization Committee - Regular Member
Academic Senate - Alternate
1990 Academic Senate - Alternate
Conference Planning Committee for Learning How We Learn, a conference
co-sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Teacher Center and the Special Education
Program, SUNY College at New Paltz
1988- Committee on Research, Awards and Leaves - Regular Member
1990
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1987- School of Education Council - Regular Member
1989
1987- Honors Committee - Regular Member
1989
1987 Educational Studies Personnel Committee - Member
1987- New Paltz Chapter Membership Committee of Phi Delta Kappa - Vice Chairperson
1989
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2003- Co-Chair of Family Selection and Support Committee, Ulster County Habitat for
Present Humanity
2003- Executive Board Member, Ulster County Habitat for Humanity
2009
2011-
Present
1999- Member of Family Support Committee for Ulster County Habitat for Humanity
2003
1996- Mentor for student at J.F. Kennedy Elementary School, Kingston, NY, in the weekly
1998 mentor program.