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CURRICULUM VITAE

Diane Rodríguez, Ph.D.

Associate Professor Special Education, Division of Curriculum and Teaching

Fordham University Graduate School of Education

Fordham University drodriguez11@fordham.edu 113 West 60th Street 212-636-7070 (office) Room 1102 786-877-4544 (cell) New York, NY 10023

DEGREES Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Exceptional Student Education, Center of Minority Research in Special Education, University of Virginia, 2001 (A non-degree program) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Language, Learning, and Literacy, Fordham University Graduate school of Education, 1997

Dissertation: Curriculum Competencies of Bilingual Special Education Teachers: A Perception from Field Specialists

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Bilingual Special Education, Fordham University Graduate School of Education, 1991 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Language Arts with specialty in English as a Second Language, Universidad InterAmericana, Puerto Rico, 1987

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Fordham University Graduate School of Education, Associate Professor, Special Education, Division of Curriculum and Teaching; 2012- Present East Carolina University College of Education, Associate Professor; 2006-2012, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, English as a Second Language, Curriculum and Instruction Barry University School of Education; Associate Professor; 1999-2012, Special Education and TESOL St. John’s University School of Education, Assistant Professor; 1997-1999, Special Education, Human Services and Counseling, School of Education

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PUBLICATIONS

Book Rodríguez, D., Carrasquillo, A., & Lee, S. (2014). The bilingual advantage: Promoting

academic development and biliteracy through native language in the classroom. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.

Book Chapters Rodríguez, D. and Campbell-Whatley, G. (2016). English learners: It’s more than getting an

interpreter. In G. Campbell-Whatley (Ed.), A school leader’s guide to implementing the common core: Inclusive practices for all students. Boston, MA: Pearson.

Rodríguez, D., Luterbach, K, & Espinosa de Gaitan, R. (2014). Special education today in

Guatemala. In A. F. Rotatori, J. P. Bakken, S. Burkhardt, F. E. Obiakor, & U. Sharma (Eds.), Special education international perspectives, (pp. 91-106). Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing.

Rodríguez, D. (2014). Overrepresentation, underachievement, and school failure: Influencing

factors. In C. Zhang, C. R. McCray, & S-J Cho (Eds.), Using positive behavioral supports for promoting school success from early childhood to high school for culturally and linguistically diverse students: Practices and policies (pp. 9-24). New York, NY: Peter Lang Publishing Group.

Rodríguez, D. (2014). Bilingual special education: Making the connection. In J. Govani (Ed.),

Preparing the way: Teaching ELLs in the K-12 classrooms (2nd ed) (pp. 185-196). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.

Rodríguez, D. & Luterbach K. (2011). Doctoral programs in special education: What can we do

to recruit culturally and linguistically diverse students? In D. Callejo, S. Fain, & J. Slater, (Eds.), Higher education and human capital: Rethinking the doctorate in America (pp. 147-158). Boston, MA: Sense Publishers.

Rodríguez, D. (2010). Bilingual special education: Making the connection. In J. Govani (Ed.),

Preparing the way: Teaching ELLs in the K-12 classrooms (pp. 241-251). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.

Rodríguez, D. (2009). Multiple voices: Applying the standards across disciplines: Diversity

perspectives. In R. McBee, S. O’Dell, & B. Houston (Eds.), Standards for teacher educators: Establishing a vision for the profession (pp. 197-209). Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Rowman and Littlefield Publishing.

Rodríguez, D. (2008). Multicultural education in higher education. In J. Slater, D. Callejo, & S.

Fain (Eds.), The War Against the Profession: The impact of politics and economics on the idea of the university. (pp. 181-189). Boston, MA: Sense Publishers.

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Articles in Professional Journals Rodriguez, D. (2015). Bilingual special education: Investigating and implementing

evidence-based practices in schools. Journal of Multilingual Education Research, 6 1-4.

Carrasquillo, A., Rodriguez, D., & Kaplan, L. (2015). New York State Education

Department policies, mandates, and initiative on the education of English language learners. Journal of Multilingual Education Research, 5 67-92

. Trent, S. C., Driver, M. K., Rodríguez, D., Oh, K., Stewart, S., Kea, C., Artiles, A., Hull, M.

(2014). Beyond Brown: Empirical research on diverse learners with or at-risk for specific learning disabilities from 1994-2012. Multiple Voices for Ethnically Diverse Exceptional Learners, 14 (2) 12-29.

Klingner, J., Boelé, A., Linan-Thompson, S., Rodríguez, D. (2014). Essential components of

special education for English language learners with learning disabilities: Position statement of the Division for Learning Disabilities of the Council for Exceptional Children. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 29(3), 93-96.

Rodríguez, D., Luterbach, K., & Rocha, J. (2014). Investigating educational aspirations of

Mexican adolescents with and without learning disabilities in Eastern North Carolina and Mexico. Insights on Learning Disabilities, 11(1), 47-64.

Rodríguez, D., Smith-Canter, L.L., Voytecki, K. & Floyd, K. (2013). Educators taking the lead

to transition high school emergent bilingual learners with disabilities. Journal of Multilingual Education Research, 4(6), 89-107.

Luterbach, K., Rodríguez, D., Love, L, (2012). Toward effective and compelling instruction for

high school eCommerce students: Results from a small field study. TechTrends, 56(6), 59-63.

Manner, J. & Rodríguez, D. (2012). Rural redesign: Delivering online professional development

for rural teachers of ESL. US-China Education Review, 2(3), 267-277. Martinez, T., Penner-Williams, J., Herrera, S. & Rodríguez, D. (2011). Transforming

undergraduate and graduate candidate perceptions about diverse learners through curricular alignment with NCATE Standard 4. Educational Considerations, 38(2), 3-6.

Rodríguez, D. & Luterbach K. (2010). Interpretation of mathematics word problem solving by

English language learners with disabilities. The Bolder Walking Journal, 8, 52-60. Rodríguez, D., Manner, J., & Shannon, D. (2010). Evolution of teacher insights regarding

effective instruction for English language learners. Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 9(2), 130-144.

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Manner, J., Rodríguez, D., Davis, K. (2010). NCATE standard four: Rural teachers leading the

way. The Journal of Multicultural Education, 6, 1-22. Retrieved from http://www.wtamu.edu/webres/File/Journals/MCJ/Number2/manner.pdf

Manner, J. & Rodríguez, D. (2010). Professional development in ESL through digital video.

International Journal of Applied Educational Studies, 9(1), 33-40. Luterbach, K. & Rodríguez, D. (2010). A comparison of two methods for completing Sudoku

puzzles. Spreadsheets in Education, 13(3), 1-10. Retrieved from http://epublications.bond.edu.au/ejsie/vol3/iss3/1/

Rodríguez, D. (2009). Culturally and linguistically diverse students with autism. Early

Childhood, 85(9), 313-317.

Rodríguez, D. (2009). Meeting the needs of English language learners with disabilities in urban settings. Urban Education Journal, 44(4), 452-464.

Rodríguez, D., Ringler, M., O’Neil, D., & Bunn, K. (2009). English language learners’

perceptions of school environment. Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 23(4), 512-525.

Paneque, O. & Rodríguez, D. (2009). Language use by bilingual special educators of English

language learners with disabilities. International Journal of Special Education, 24(3), 63-69. Rodríguez, D. (2008). Factors influencing mathematics word problem solving ability of

culturally and linguistically exceptional students. The National Journal of Urban Education and Practice, 2(1), 23-29.

Rodríguez, D. & Gaitan, R., & Luterbach K. (2008). Understanding the complexities of special

education in Guatemala. Journal of International Special Needs Education, 11, 31-38. O’Neal, D. D., Ringler, M., & Rodríguez, D. (2008). Teachers’ perceptions of their preparation

for teaching linguistically and culturally diverse learners in rural Eastern North Carolina. Rural Educator, 30(1), 5-13.

Rodríguez, D. (2008). Preparing Latina teachers for special education programs. Essential

Teacher, 5(2), 28-30. Rodríguez, D. Smith-Canter, L., Voytecki, K. (2007). Freedom from social isolation for young

students with disabilities. Childhood Education, 83(5), 316-320. Smith-Canter, L., Voytecki, K., Rodríguez, D. (2007). Increasing online interaction in rural

special education teacher preparation programs. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 26(1), 23-27.

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Rodríguez, D., Pelaez, G., Perkins, S. & Luterbach, K. (2005). Linking multiple intelligences into the TESOL curriculum through technology. Sunshine TESOL Journal, 4(1), 11-17.

Rodríguez, D. & Rodríguez, J. (2001). Literacy challenges in working with students with

disabilities who are learning English as a new language. IMPACT Journal, 30(1), 47-52. Rodríguez, D., Parmar, R. & Signer, B. (2001). Fourth grade culturally and linguistically diverse

exceptional students’ concepts of number line. Exceptional Children, 67(2), 199-210. Fernandez, R. & Rodríguez, D. (2000). Preparing bilingual special education teachers for the

next millennium. Issues in Teacher Education Journal, 9(1), 51-62. Rodríguez, D. & Carrasquillo, A. (1997). Bilingual special education teacher: A conceptual

framework. NYSABE Journal, 12, 98-109. Monograph Rodríguez, D. & Manner, J. (2010). Professional development in Eastern North Carolina:

Collaboration in ESL. In C. J. Casteel & K. B. Ballantyne (Eds.). Professional development in action: Improving teaching for English learners (pp. 79-81). Washington, DC: National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition and Language Instruction Educational Programs.

Book Review Rodriguez, D. (2014). In their own words : A journey to the stewardship of the practice in

education. J. A. Perry & D. L. Carlson (Eds.). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. NYSED State Report Carrasquillo, A., Rodríguez, D., & Kaplan. L. (2014) New York State Education Department

policies, mandates and initiatives on the education of English language learners. CUNY-NYSIEB, The Graduate Center, The City University of New York.

Proceedings Rodriguez, D., & Mora, B. (2014). Enriching the school experiences of English language

learners with disabilities. Bilingual Special Education Invitational Roundtable Proceedings. Fordham University Center for Educational Partnerships/New York City RBERN, in Collaboration with the New York State Association for Bilingual Education NYSABE. New York, NY.

Manner, J. & Rodríguez, D. (2009). Responsive professional development: Serving rural

teachers of English language learners online. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education. Charleston, South Carolina.

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Manner, J. & Rodríguez, D. (2008). Rural resource: Bringing professional development in ESL to teachers at a distance. Proceedings of the e-Learn Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Rodríguez, D. (2008). Bilingual special education teachers’ experiences in teacher education

program. Proceedings of the International Special Education Forum. Lima, Peru. Manner, J. & Rodríguez, D. (2008). Assessing the need: Preservice teachers reflect on

readiness to teach English language learners. Proceedings of The Hawaii 6th International Conference on Education 1521-1532. ISSN: 1541-5880.

Luterbach, K. & Rodríguez, D. (2007). Practicing pronunciation: Will Voice XML do for language learners what HTML did for collaborators? Eurocall Review, 11, 5-7. Luterbach, K. & Rodríguez, D. (2006). Improving e-learning environments (pp. 425-430).

Proceedings of the 17th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Rodríguez, D. (2005). A conceptual framework of bilingual special education teacher programs.

In J. Cohen, K. T. McAlister, R, Kellie, & J. MacSwan (eds.), Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Bilingualism (pp. 1960-1969). Somerville, MA: Cascadilla Press.

Rodríguez, D., McCrink, C., Pelaez, G., Paneque, O., & Stallions, M. (2004). Leadership and

Learning in a Bilingual Society. (pp. 301-308). Proceedings of the First International Symposium about Bilingualism and Bilingual Education in Latin America. Buenos Aires, Argentina.

ERIC Abstracts Rodríguez, D. & Pelaez, G. (2003). Reaching TESOL teachers through technology. ERIC

Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics. Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Document Reproduction No. ED 472 699.

Giordano, V., Farell, J., Paneque, O., Perkins, S., Rodríguez, D., Stallions, M. & Yeatts, K.

(2003). Net-a-Morphosis in teacher education. Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Document Reproduction No. ED 477 802

Fernandez, R. & Rodríguez, D. (1999). Accommodating culturally and linguistically diverse

exceptional learners in the classroom. Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Document Reproduction No. ED 427-475.

Carrasquillo, A., Fernandez, R., & Rodríguez, D. (1996). Preparing all classroom teachers to

educate linguistically and culturally diverse students: What are we learning from research. Paper presented at the Cultural Diversity Symposium of the Council for Exceptional Children. Washington, DC. Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) ED 427-475.

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Hines, M., Chinn, P., & Rodríguez, D. (1994). The effect of wider participation among women in

science teaching and science education. American Educational Research Association (AERA). Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC). QU 113-293.

Other Publications Rodríguez, D. (2012). Silent Latino voices: Implications for education in the southeast. In N.

Maldonado & L. DiBello (Eds.), Hispanic/Latino Children and Their Families (pp. 128-131). Washington, DC: Association for Childhood Education International.

Rodríguez, D. & Manner, J. (2010). Professional development in North Carolina.

AccELLerate National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition, 2(3), 13-14. Torres-Velasquez, D. & Rodríguez, D. (2005). Brief research to practice: Improving

mathematics outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse learners with disabilities. Linking Academic Scholars to Educational Resources, 1-12.

Paneque, O., Rodríguez, D. & Pelaez, G. (2004). Translating No Child Left Behind Act for

ELLs & TESOL professionals. Florida Association of Florida Teacher Education On-line Journal, 2(1).

Rodríguez, D. & Pelaez, G. (Spring, 2003). Engaging TESOL Educators through Technology.

TESOLGRAM,12-17. Rodríguez, D. (2002). Preparing bilingual special education teachers: What teacher education

programs need to address. Focus on Teacher Education, 3(2), 3-10. Newsletters Rodríguez, D. (1999). Many Hispanic children have no health insurance. ENLACE Newsletter.

Fall. Rodríguez, D. (1998). Challenges of language minority students in special education.

Educational Latino Children Network, Spring. Rodríguez, D. (1993). Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). ENLACE Newsletter. Rodríguez, D. (1992). Teaching reading to bilingual learning disabled students. Cultura 2000. Instructional Videos Rodríguez, D. (2014). Celebrating Bilingual Special Education

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqOOgAHrAWs) Rodríguez, D. (2014). Affirming Native Language in the ESL Classroom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAwI1H8wPXg

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Rodríguez, D. (2014). Advantages of Native Language Instruction

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxS7LCUdaBE Educational Media Rodriguez, D. (2015) Bilingual Special Education. Produced by Center for Intercultural and

Multilingual Advocacy at Kansas State University. Rodriguez, D. (October 29, 2014) Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Recorded interview for a dual language documentary on bilingual education in head start programs for migrant families. Rodríguez, D. (May 5, 2009). El autismo en las familias Latinas. La Regia AM Radio Station.

Durham, North Carolina (Invited Speaker) GRANTS At Fordham University Rodríguez, D., Cho, S.J., Zhang, C. (2015). Bilingual Inclusive Generation for All Learners

(BIG) in Special Education Leadership Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Leadership Personnel. Submitted to the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services. Amount Requested 1,200,000. (Under Review).

Batisti, A., Zhang, C., Nevarez LaTorre, A., Pogue, D., Huber, L., & Rodriguez, D. Teach for America Urban Education Masters Degree. Submitted to Teach for America. Rodríguez, D. (2013-2014). Effective Bilingual Special Education Teachers for Multicultural

Communities. Fordham University Faculty Research Grant. Amount $6,500 (Funded) Rodríguez, D., Cho, S.J., Zhang, C. (2014). Bilingual Inclusive Generation for All Learners

(BIG) in Special Education Leadership Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Leadership Personnel. Submitted to the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services. Amount Requested 1,200,000. (Not Funded).

Rodríguez, D., Cho, S.J., Zhang, C. (2013). Bilingual Inclusive Generation for All Learners (BIG) in Special Education Leadership Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Leadership Personnel. Submitted to the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services. Amount Requested 1,200,000. (Not Funded).

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Funded Grants Outside Fordham University Rodríguez, D. & Manner, J. (2007-2012). Project ECU LEAP: Leading Exceptional Annual

Progress. U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition (CFDA 84.195N). Amount Requested $1,473,683. Funded.

Warren, S., Evans, C., Rodríguez, D., Williams, J., Williams, S., Voytecki, K., & Zambone,

A(2007). Project ECU TIP: Teaching Improvement Plan. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (CFDA 84.325T). Amount Requested $659,722. (Funded).

Rodríguez, D. Project Co-Director (2005). Project Win: We Include Children with Special

Needs. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (CFDA84.325K). Amount requested $715,300. Funded.

Rodríguez, D. Principal Investigator (2005) Technology Grant. Linking Academic Scholars to

Educational Resources (LASER). Amount requested to University of South Florida awarded by the U.S. Department of Education $10,000. Funded.

Rodríguez, D. Project Co-Director (2005). Project Win: We Include Children with Special

Needs. U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (CFDA84.325K). Amount requested $715,300. Funded.

Rodríguez, D. Principal Investigator (2005) Technology Grant. Linking Academic Scholars to

Educational Resources (LASER) Amount requested to University of South Florida awarded by the U.S. Department of Education $10,000. Funded.

Rodríguez, D. Principal Investigator (2002). Mathematics Assessment of Culturally and

Linguistically Diverse Students with Disabilities in High School. Linking Academic Scholars to Educational Resources (LASER). Amount requested to University of South Florida awarded by the U.S. Department of Education $10,000 for a year Funded.

Rodríguez, D. Project Director & Pelaez, G. Project Co-Director (2001). Master’s Degree in

TESOL and Technology for Multicultural Teachers in a Critical Teaching Area in Urban Schools. U.S. Department of Education (CDFA 84.195A) U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition. Amount requested $513,395. Funded.

Rodríguez, D. Project Investigator (1999). Mathematics Assessment of Culturally and

Linguistically Exceptional Students. The Center of Minority Research in Special Education. Amount requested $45,000. Funded.

Rodríguez, D. (1999) Summer Research Grant Awarded by St. John’s University Office of

Research and Grants $7,000. Funded. Rodríguez, D. (1998) Summer Research Grant Awarded by St. John’s University Office of

Research and Grants $7,000. Funded.

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SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

Kea, C., Trent, S., Rodriguez, D., Alvarado, J. (April, 2015). Culturally Responsive Teaching:

What Does It Look Like? Council for Exceptional Children. San Diego, CA. Council for Exceptional Children. San Diego, CA.

Campbell-Whatley, Rodriguez, D., Correa, V. (April, 2015). Common Core-Connecting the Dots

to Educational Planning. Council for Exceptional Children. San Diego, CA. Ciullo, S.P. Zumeta, R., Kearns, D., Lemons, C. & Rodriguez, D. (April, 2015) Do this, not

that! Council for Exceptional Children. San Diego, CA. Kaplan, L., & Rodriguez, D. (April, 2015) The Evolution of Bilingual Education as Official

Language Policy in New York State: 1960s–Present. American Education Research Association. Chicago, ILL.

Rodriguez, D. (March, 2015). Teaching the biingual special education student. New York State

Association of Bilingual Education NYSABE. White Plains, NY. Rodriguez, D. (November, 2015). English learners: Challenges and opportunities. Monterey

County Educational Leadership Summit. Monterey, California Rodriguez, D. Moro, B., & Garcia (February, 2014). Bilingual special education: An evolving

role for educators. National Association of Bilingual Education. San Diego, CA. Rodriguez, D. (March, 2014) English Language Learners with disabilities in urban schools:

Designing and delivering instruction. Learning Disabilities: Everyone Reading. New York University, New York City. (Invited Speaker)

Lee, K. S., Rodríguez, D., & Carrasquillo, A. (March, 2014). The bilingual advantage: Using

students’ native language as a tool for instruction. NYSABE. New York City. Sanchez, M., Kaplan, L., Carrasquillo, A., & Rodríguez, D. (March, 2014). New York State

Education Department policies and practices on the education of ELLs/Emergent Bilinguals. NYSABE. New York City.

Campbell, G., Kea, C., Rodriguez, D. & Trent, S. (April, 2014). The impact of diversity and

multicultural integration training in higher education. American Education Research Association. Philadelphia, PA.

Lembke, E., Wanzek, J., Cook, B., Zumeta, R., & Rodriguez, D. (April, 2014) Take a Stance!

Division of Learning Disabilities Position Statement. Council for Exceptional Children Philadelphia, PA.00

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Rodriguez, D. Kea, C. & Alvarado, J. (April, 2014) The Common Core and ELLs: It’s more than getting an interpreter. Council for Exceptional Children. Philadelphia, PA.

Kea, C., Rodriguez, D., & Alvarado, J. (November, 2013). Teaching English language learners: What pre-service teachers at HBCU’s need to know. Teacher Education Division TED – CEC, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Rodriguez, D., & Cho, S. (November 2013). Experiencia de los profesores bilingües en

programas de educación especial. XII Congreso Puertorriqueño de investigación en la educación. Puerto Rico.

Rodríguez, D., & Kea, C. (February, 2013) Teaching the Bilingual Special Education Student: What teachers need to know? National Association of Bilingual Conference. Orlando, FL. Kea, C., Rodríguez, D, & Combes, B. (April 6, 2013). Facilitating families: Courage to

encourage an effective ethos. Council for Exceptional Children Conference. San Antonio, Texas.

Rodríguez, D., Rocha, J., Kea, C. (January, 2012). Sociocultural implications of educational ambition of Latino/Mexican Adolescents in Eastern North Carolina and Mexico. Gathering of the World Council of Academic Scholars and Researchers in Education. La Havana, Cuba.

(Invited Speaker) Rodríguez, D. (January, 2012). Improving education with special education. The Catholic University of Eastern Africa. Nairobi, Kenya. (Invited Speaker) Rodríguez, D., Manner, J., Hardy, I., Piro, W., Delgado, M. (February, 2012). Collaboration

and implementation of instructional strategies in rural educational environments. National Association of Bilingual Education. Dallas, Texas.

Manner, J., & Rodríguez, D. (February, 2012). Rural recognition: Meeting the rural teacher’s

need for professional development in ESL. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. San Antonio, Texas.

Kea, C. Rodríguez, D., & Pikes, T. (February, 2012). Addressing diversity in schools: Culturally

responsive classrooms. North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children. Winston-Salem, NC.

Rodríguez, D. (February, 2012). Weaving pedagogical practices for teaching English Learners with disabilities. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Invited Speaker) Rodríguez, D., Luterbach, K. Kea, C., Trent, S. & Campbell, G. (April 2012). Investigating

educational aspirations of Latino/Mexican adolescents in North Carolina and Mexico. American Educational Research Association. Vancouver, Canada.

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Rodríguez, D. (November, 2012). The experience of bilingual professors in special education programs: School inclusion approach. Educación, Estimulación y Motricidad Infantil 3

Bienal Mundial, Palacio de Convenciones, La Habana, Cuba. (Invited Speaker) Rodriguez, D. (November 2012). Academic success for English learners with disabilities. Iowa Culture & Language Conference. Coralville, IA. Rodriguez, D. (November 2012). Practical strategies from evidence-based research to enhance English learners with disabilities academic skills. Iowa Culture & Language Conference. Coralville, IA. Luterbach, K. & Rodríguez, D. (February, 2011). Improving teacher education. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. San Diego, CA. Rodríguez, D., Manner, J., Smith, W., Hardy, I., Delgado, M. (February, 2011) English

Language Learners in rural schools: Designing and delivering instruction. National Association of Bilingual Education. New Orleans, LA.

Kea, C. Rodríguez, D. & Trent, S. (April, 2011). Culturally and responsive classroom

management strategies for culturally diverse learners. Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo. National Harbor, Maryland.

Rodríguez, D. (May, 2011). School level capacity: Improving education for English Learners

with disabilities. The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) in partnership with the Council of the Great City Schools. Las Vegas, NV. (Invited Speaker)

Kea, C. & Rodríguez, D. Esparza-Brown, J., Fullerton, A., & Sanford, A. (July, 2011). Two models, one goal: Diversity infusion in course syllabi. Office Special Education Project Directors’ Conference. Washington, D.C.

Rodríguez, D. (August, 2011). Archways to excellence in culturally and linguistically diverse education. Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. (Invited Speaker) Manner, J. & Rodríguez, D. (August, 2011). Professional development for teaching culturally

and linguistically diverse students. Association Teacher Education Summer Conference. Philadelphia, PA.

Rodríguez, D. (October, 2011). Policy considerations: Common core state standards initiatives - improving education for English Learners with disabilities. Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents. San Francisco, CA. (Invited Speaker) Manner, J. & Rodríguez, D. (October, 2011). Rural re-teaching: Professional development for

effective practice with culturally and linguistically diverse students. National Association of Multicultural Education. Chicago, IL.

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Manner, J. & Rodríguez, D. (January, 2010). Partnerships that matter in ESL: Responding to immediate needs. The 14th Annual Holmes Partnership Conference. Charleston, SC.

Rodríguez, D., Herrera, C., Wade, C., Cordava, M., & Hrushesky, M. (February, 2010). Professional development: A model of responsiveness to instruction. National Association of Bilingual Education. Denver, CO. Rodríguez, D. & Manner, J. Sylvestre, L. (February, 2010). Evolution of teacher perceptions

regarding effective instruction for English Language Learners. National Association of Bilingual Education. Denver, CO.

Manner, J. & Rodríguez, D. (February, 2010) Teaching ESL teachers at a distance: Professional

development that spans the miles. Association of Teacher Education. Chicago ILL. Luterbach, K. & Rodríguez, D. (February, 2010). Information and Communication Technology

(ICT) Skills Necessary for Literacy. Mary Lois Staton Reading/Language Arts Conference. Greenville, NC.

Manner, J. & Rodríguez, D. (March, 2010) Rural revision: Designing online professional

development in ESL for rural teachers. International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. San Diego, CA.

Rodríguez, D. & Rocha, J. (October, 2010). Educational ambition of Latino/Mexican adolescents

in Eastern North Carolina and Mexico. Southern Extension Research Activity. Raleigh, NC. Kea, C., Rodríguez, D., & Campbell, G. (October 2010). Promoting positive responsive

engagement for culturally different students and families. International Conference on Learning Disabilities. Myrtle Beach, SC.

Rodríguez, D. (January, 2009). Bridges to student success: Understanding race, culture, and

language. Keynote address. National Association of Holmes Scholars Alumni. Charleston, South Carolina. (Invited Speaker)

Rodríguez, D. (January, 2009). Instructional strategies that support English language learners.

Mary Lois Staton Reading/Language Arts Conference. Greenville, NC. Rodríguez, D. (January, 2009). Designing and delivering instruction to bilingual special

education learners. National Association of Holmes Scholars Alumni. Charleston, SC. Rodríguez, D. (February, 2009). Next generation of partnerships: Closing the achievement gap.

13th Annual Holmes Partnership Conference. Jacksonville, FL (Invited Speaker) Manner, J. & Rodríguez, D. (February, 2009). Rural outreach: ESOL practice for teachers at a

distance. Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Dallas, TX.

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Perez, D., Kim S., Gonzalez-Worthen, D., Rodríguez, D., & Manner, J. (February, 2009). Multi-state university partnerships: Preparing in-service teachers for culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. Annual Meeting of the Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Dallas, TX.

Gonzalez-Worthen, D., Herrera, S., Rodríguez, D. (February, 2009). The NASHA partnership:

Preparing teachers of English language learners. 13th Annual Holmes Partnership Conference. Jacksonville, FL.

Rodríguez, D. (March, 2009). Archways to Excellence in Latino education. Latino Community

Forum. East Carolina University. Greenville, NC. (Invited Speaker) Manner, J., Rodríguez, D. Godwin, L. (March, 2009). Responsive professional development:

Serving rural teachers of English Language Learners online. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Charleston, SC.

Rodríguez, D. (April, 2009). Improving outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse

learners with disabilities. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Webconference.

Rodríguez, D. & Trent, S. (April, 2009). Imaginative, inventive, ingenious instruction: The bi-

lingual learner. Council for Exceptional Children 2009 Convention & Expo. Seattle, WA. Rodríguez, D. (June, 2009). Designing and delivering instruction to English language learners.

Copenhaver Institute. Roanoke College, Roanoke, VA. (Invited Speaker) Manner, J. & Rodríguez, D. (January, 2008). Assessing the need: Preservice teachers

reflect on readiness to teach English Language Learners. Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.

Rodríguez, D. (February, 2008) Voices from English Language Learners: Indicating academic

success. National Association Bilingual Education Conference, Tampa, FL. Kea, C. & Rodríguez, D. (April, 2008). How do we infuse diversity and home learning activities

in lesson plans? Council for Exceptional Children. Boston, MA. Rodríguez, D., Ringler, M., O’Neal, D., & Kea, C. (April 2008). English-Language Learners’

perceptions of school environment. American Educational Research Association. NY, NY. Rodríguez, D. (June, 2008). Discover new heights - Descubra nuevas alturas. Invited Speaker,

Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. (Invited Speaker) Rodríguez, D. Manner, J., Herrera, S. (November, 2008). Teacher preparation through

technology for teaching English as a Second Language. Caribbean TESOL. Puerto Rico.

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Manner, J. & Rodríguez, D. (November, 2008). Rural resource: Bringing professional development in ESL to teachers at a distance. e-Learn, Association for the

Advancement of Computing in Education. Las Vegas, NV. Alvarado, J. L., & Rodríguez, D. (November, 2008). English Language Learners: Successful

strategies for bilingual special education students. Annual Conference of the Division for Learning Disabilities of the Council for Exceptional Children. Philadelphia, PA.

Rodríguez, D. (October, 2008). Language and socio-cultural implications of students with

autism. Border Walking Conference. Las Cruces, New Mexico. (Invited Speaker). Rodríguez, D. & Kea, C. (January, 2007). Teacher preparation in culturally and linguistically

diverse settings. North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Wilmington, NC. Luterbach, K & Rodríguez, D. (March, 2007). Improving e-Learning environments. 18th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. San Antonio, TX. Kea, C., & Rodríguez, D. (April, 2007). Getting teachers ready for today’s students: Integrating

diversity throughout teacher preparation. Invited Speakers, Council for Exceptional Children 2007 Convention, Louisville, KY. (Invited Speaker)

Rodríguez, D. (April, 2007) Addressing Latina special education teachers’ concerns in teacher

education programs. Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL.

Paneque, O. & Rodríguez, D. (April, 2007) Language use by bilingual special education

teachers of English Language Learners with disabilities. Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL.

Rodríguez, D. (July, 2007). Bilingual special education teachers’ experience in teacher

education programs. CASP-DISES, International Special Education Forum. Lima, Peru.

Williams, J., Williams, S., & Rodríguez, D. (September, 2007). Creating a first-year learning

community of pre-service special educators. 25th Annual North Carolina Teacher Education Forum. Raleigh, NC.

Rodríguez, D. & Luterbach, K. (October, 2007). English Language Learners with Disabilities’

interpretation of word problem solving in middle schools 29th International Conference on Learning Disabilities. Myrtle Beach, SC.

Rodríguez, D. (November, 2007). Síndrome Down en el Siglo 21. Asociación Guatemalteca para

el Síndrome de Down. Guatemala City, Guatemala. (Invited Speaker)

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Rodríguez, D. (November, 2007). Métodos de enseñanzas a estudiantes con problemas de aprendizajes. Universidad Del Valle, Guatemala City, Guatemala. (Invited Speaker).

Luterbach, K. & Rodríguez, D. (March, 2006). Improving e-learning environments. 17th

International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Orlando, FL.

Choate, A., Arome, G. & Rodríguez, D. (March, 2006). Teacher preparation: Effective practices in teaching ESOL students using technology for the classroom. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Orlando, FL. Luterbach, K. & Rodríguez, D. (March, 2006). Improving E-Learning environments. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. Orlando, FL. Paneque, O. & Rodríguez, D. (April, 2006). The effects of bilingual language use on special

education student learning. National Association of Bilingual Education. Phoenix, AZ. Rodríguez, D. (June, 2006). El ciclo de aprendizaje: Introduccion al retraso mental leve.

Simposium International de Educacion Especial. Guanajuato, Mexico. Rodríguez, D., Roberts, C. & Paneque, O. (August, 2006). Project WIN: We include children

with special needs. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services Project Director’s Conference. Washington, DC.

Luterbach, K. & Rodríguez, D. (September, 2006). Practicing pronunciation: Will voice XML

do for language learners what HTML did for collaborators? EUROCall. Granada, Spain. Rodríguez, D., Roberts, C. & Paneque, O. (October, 2006). Understanding multicultural

education in special education classrooms. Florida Council for Exceptional Children. Panama City, FL.

Rodríguez, D. (November, 2006) What does the research tell us about English Language

Learners with disabilities. CPC Meeting. Chapel Hill, NC. Rodríguez, D. & McCrink, C. (March, 2005). Bilingual Latina teachers’ experience in teacher

education programs. 5th International Bilingual Symposium, Barcelona, Spain. Rodríguez, D. (March, 2005). Grant writing. Barry University, Faculty Development Workshop.

Miami, FL. Rodríguez, D. & Torres-Velasquez, D. (April, 2005). Mathematics and science instruction for

culturally and linguistically diverse students. Council for Exceptional Children 2005 Convention and Expo. Baltimore, MD. (Invited Speaker)

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Kea, C., Taylor, J., Townsend, B., Rodríguez, D., & Cobb-Roberts, D. (May, 2005). Successfully navigating the promotion and tenure process. University of South Florida. Research Think Tank X. Miami, FL.

Rodríguez, D., McCrink, C., Pelaez, G., Stallions, M., Paneque, O. (April, 2004). Leadership

and learning in a bilingual society. Bilingual Latin America Symposium. Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Rodríguez, D., Parmar, R., Paneque, O. (April, 2004). Factors influencing mathematics problem

solving ability of culturally and linguistically exceptional studenst. American Educational Research Association. San Diego, CA.

Giordano, V., Farell, J., Paneque, O., Perkins, S., Rodríguez, D., Stallions, M. & Yeatts, K.

(April, 2003). Net-a-morphosis in teacher education. Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL.

Rodríguez, D. (February, 2003). The over-representation of minority students in special

education. Online Event Sponsored by the University of South Florida. Rodríguez, D. (May, 2003). The college preparation of bilingual special education teachers:

Perceptions from the field. 4th International Symposium on Bilingualism. Tempe, AZ. Rodríguez, D. (June, 2003). Factors influencing mathematics ability of culturally and

linguistically exceptional high school students. LASER IV Think Tank Research Institute, Honolulu, HI.

Paneque, O., Peleaz, G. & Rodríguez, D. (October, 2003). Translating the No Child Left Behind

Act. Florida Association of Teacher Education, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Rodríguez, D. (November, 2003). Linking TESOL curriculum through technology. Puerto Rico

TESOL Caribbean Conference. San Juan, Puerto Rico. Rodríguez, D. (December, 2003). Assessing teachers serving English language learners. Summit

of the Office of English Language Acquisition. Washington, DC. (Invited Speaker) Trent, S., Artiles, A., Kea, C., Rodríguez, D. & Froelich K. (April, 2002). Forging a research

agenda in culturally and linguistically diverse special education. Council for Exceptional Children. New York, NY.

Parmar, R. & Rodríguez, D. (April, 2002) Cognition and meta-cognition in mathematical

problem solving. Council for Exceptional Children. New York, NY. Rodríguez, D. & Peleaz, G. (November, 2002). Reaching TESOL teachers through technology.

Caribbean TESOL Conference. San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Rodríguez, D. (January, 2001). Mathematics assessment of exceptional students. Holmes Partnership Conference. Albuquerque, NM.

Pelaez, G., & Rodríguez, D. (October, 2001). Advocacy and diversity issues in teacher

preparation. Florida Association of Teacher Educators Conference. Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Rodríguez, D. & Rodríguez, B. (October, 2001). Mathematics word problem solving of culturally

and linguistically exceptional learners. Conference of the Florida Council for Exceptional Children. Miami, FL.

Rodríguez, D. & Pelaez, G. (November, 2001). Multicultural education in teacher preparation:

A path to the gate. Kappa Delta Pi Biennial Convocation. Orlando, FL. Rodríguez, D. (February, 2000). Grant writing for beginners. Barry University Third Annual

Educational Conference, Miami, FL. Pelaez, G. & Rodríguez, D. (March, 2000). Diversity issues in higher education. Barry

University President’s Conference. Miami, FL. Rodríguez, D. & Parmar, R. (April, 2000). Problem solving strategies of bilingual special

education students. Council for Exceptional Children. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Rodríguez, D. & Parmar, R. (March, 1999). Fourth grade bilingual special education students’ problem solving. New York State Council for Exceptional Children Special Education: Countdown to the Next Millennium. Uniondale, New York. Pamar, R. Rodríguez, D. & Signer, B. (March, 1999). Problem solving strategies of special

needs students. Long Island Mathematics Conference, “Moving Mathematics Standards into the Next Millennium.” State University of New York, College at Old Westburry. Long, Island, NY.

Rodríguez, D. & Carrasquillo, A. (January, 1998). A conceptual framework of bilingual special

teacher education programs. Holmes Partnership National Meeting. Orlando, FL. Rodríguez, D., & Fernandez, R. (March, 1998). El pensamiento reflexivo de los maestros de

educación especial bilingüe. University of Puerto Rico National Encounter of Education and Reflective Thinking. Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Rodríguez, D. (November, 1998). Preparing special education teachers for special challenges:

Voices from student teachers. New York State Council for Exceptional Children Conference “Traditional Practices, New Insights: Blending the Best of Special Education.” Buffalo, NY.

Rodríguez, D. & Fernandez, R. (November, 1998). Accommodating diverse needs of culturally

and linguistically exceptional learners through reflective praxis. Symposium of the National Council for Exceptional Children/Division of Diverse Exceptional Learners. Washington, DC.

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Aquino, J. & Rodríguez, D. (January, 1997). Educational aspirations of language minority

students: The case of the Dominican Americans. Holmes Scholar Partnership National Conference. St. Louis, MO. January 23, 1997.

Rodríguez, D. (November 1997). Preparing bilingual special education teachers. Conference of

New York State Council for Exceptional Children. New York, NY. Rodríguez, D. (April, 1996). The preparation of special education teachers: A curriculum

framework. American Educational Research Association. New York, NY. Rodríguez, D. (April, 1995). Tomorrow's school of education. Special Faculty Council Meeting.

Fordham University Faculty. New York, NY. Rodríguez, D. (January, 1994). Personalizing multicultural education through story telling:

Sharing our pasts. Facilitator at the National Holmes Scholar Conference. Washington, DC. Hines, M., Chinn, P., & Rodríguez, D. (April, 1994). The effect of wider participation among

women in science teaching and science teacher education. American Educational Research Association. New Orleans, LA.

Rodríguez, D. (April, 1994). Why you should become a teacher. Consortium for Minorities in

Teaching Careers. Fordham University. New York, NY. Rodríguez, D. (June, 1994). Serving the early childhood culturally diverse exceptional child.

Nassau and Eastern Suffolk BOCES. Plainview, New York. Rodríguez, D. (November, 1993). A Conversation with Holmes Scholars. Holmes Group

conference "Social Conditions for Learning," Cambridge, MA. Rodríguez, D. (December, 1993). Science & technology the use of the optical data. Lehman

College, Institute for Literacy Studies, Mathematics Project. New York City.

TEACHING

Courses Taught at Fordham University: PSGE 6324: Environments for Managing Challenging Behaviors CTGE 5553: Reflective Practice on Inclusive Field Experience CTGE 5554: Reflective Practice on Inclusive Student Teaching CTGE 5165: Consultation and Collaboration CTGE 5170: Assessment of Children with Disabilities CTGE 5161: Differentiating Instruction for Children with Disabilities CTGE 5154: Including Exceptional Students CTGE 5155: Special Education Foundations CTGE 5841: Principles of Bilingual Education

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CTGE 6781: Instructing the Bilingual Special Education Student CLGE 6101: Case Study Research CTGE 5308: Student Teaching Adolescent Research Courses Taught at other Universities: TESL 6200 Culture & Language in Classroom Practice (Graduate) TESL 6300 Assessment of Teaching ESL Instruction (Graduate) TESL 6500 Professional Evidence-Based Accountability (Graduate) ELEM 6416 Problems in the Lower Elementary Grades (Graduate) EDUC 6553 Problems and Issues in Education (Graduate) SPED 2000 Introduction to Special Education (Undergraduate) SPED 4010 Exceptional Students in the Regular Classroom (Undergraduate) SPED 2100 Intro to Students with Disabilities in the General Curriculum (Undergraduate) SPED 2109 Introductory Practicum for students with disabilities in the GC (Undergraduate) SPED 4320 Communication and Collaboration in Special Education (Undergraduate) SPED 4324 Internship in Special Education (Undergraduate) SPED 6002 Addressing Differences in Human Learning in Schools (Graduate) SPED 6011 Integrating Technology into Special Education (Graduate) SPED 6012 Assessment in Special Education (Graduate) SPED 6025 Curriculum Development and Planning for Adolescents with Disabilities (Graduate) TSL 738 Language Development for English as Second Language Students (Doctoral) TSL 680 ESOL Strategies for Exceptional Student Teachers (Graduate) TSL 506 Cross Cultural Communication and Understanding (Graduate) TSL 406 Cross Cultural Communication and Understanding (Undergraduate) TSL 509 Applied Linguistics (Graduate) TSL 409 Applied Linguistics (Undergraduate) TSL 511 ESOL Curriculum and Materials Development (Graduate) TSL 515 Assessment and Curriculum of ELL (Graduate) TSL 576 Methods of Teaching Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students (Graduate) TSL 476 Methods of Teaching Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students (Undergraduate) ESE 510 Educational Management of Students with Exceptionalities (Graduate) ESE 514 Transition: Teaching Social, Personal and Work Skills to Adolescents with

Exceptionalities (Graduate) ESE 414 Transition: Teaching Social, Personal and Work Skills to Adolescents with

Exceptionalities (Undergraduate) ESE 570 Introduction to Children with Exceptionalities (Graduate) ESE 660 School Law and the Exceptional Student Education (Doctoral) EDU 570P Introduction to Children with Exceptionalities in the Pre-k Programs (Graduate) EDU 470 Introduction to Children with Exceptionalities (Undergraduate)

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SERVICE At Fordham University

• Fordham University Tenure Committee (2016-Present) • Fordham University Faculty Handbook Committee (2015-Present) • Adolescent Cluster Leader, Division of Curriculum and Teaching (2015-Present) • Adolescent Special Education Coordinator (October, 2015-Present) • Curriculum Committee (2012-Present), • Curriculum and Teaching Assessment Committee (2013-Present) • Commencement Marshall (Spring, 2013) • Chair of Search Committee of the Clinical Early Childhood Faculty (Spring, 2013) • Active participant in the Special Education Committee to prepare the NYSED application

for changes in a currently registered program leading to certification. • Advisor for Kappa Delta Pi. Induction ceremony held in Spring (2013-2105) • Coordinator of the Fordham University Graduate School of Education Bilingual Special

Program (2014-Present) • Director and Coordinator of the Bilingual Special Education Summer Institute (July1-8,

2013). Enrollment of 130 attendees. One hundred graduate students enrolled in three credit courses and thirty participants attended as a workshop as part of their professional development.

Service in Professional Associations and Organizations 2013-Present: Member of the Board of Directors, Division of Learning Disabilities – Council for Exceptional Children. This international professional organization consists of teachers, psychologists, clinicians, administrators, higher education professionals, parents, and others whose major purposes are to promote the education and general welfare of persons with learning disabilities, and provide a forum for discussion of issues facing the field of learning disabilities.

2014-Present: Member of the Board of Directors, East Coast Migrant Head Start Program – This board provides continuity of Head Start services to children of immigrant farm workers on the east coast of the United States. 2013-Present: Chair of the Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Committee –Learning Disabilities Division Council for Exceptional Children 2013: Chair, Committee of the Bilingual Special Education Institute of the New York State Association for Bilingual Education Annual Conference, La Guardia Marriot, (March, 2014), The committee organized and presented a one-day institute at the conference. 2013-2015: Advisor Fordham University Kappa Delta Pi. International Honor Society in Education. 2011-2013: Member of the Council for Exceptional Children Nomination Committee – This committee selected candidates to be slated in the national ballots to select the board of directors

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of the National/International Council for Exceptional Children Organization. 2009-Present: Member of the National Alliances of Latin American and Caribbean Communities (NALACC) 2010: Board Member of the American Civil Liberties Union - NC – This board seeks social justice. Board members contribute expertise in their fields, which enhances legal strategies necessary to ensure that laws are interpreted in an equitable manner. 2004-2013 Grant Mentor – Monarch, University of Illinois at Chicago Federally Funded Program to ensure that institution serving minority students get project funded. 2007-Present Board Member the Association of Mexicans in North Carolina. Advocacy group addressing the educational needs of immigrant students in North Carolina. 2007-2008 Chair, NABE Dissertation Award Committee. This committee identified and selected outstanding dissertation at the national level. 2007-2008 Member of the Culturally and Linguistically Council for Exceptional Children Committee. 2005-2006 Consultant to the Joseph Kennedy Foundation, Washington, DC. In training project in Central America. Train the trainer workshops for general education teachers and special education teachers to teach inclusive special education programs. 2009-2012: Member of North Carolina Governor Purdue’s Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs – This council advises the Governor of North Carolina on issues relating to the Hispanic/Latino community; supports state efforts toward the improvement of race and ethnic relations; and provides a forum for discussion of issues concerning the Hispanic/Latino community. 2000-Present Grant Reviewer – Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Washington, D.C. Invited reviewer to read and evaluate U.S. Department of Education grant proposals. 2002-2003 Chair, of Award Committee – Division of International Special Education Students Committee had the task to select a member from the international special education field as a recipient of the award. 2006-2007 Co-Chair Council for Exceptional Children Student Chapter East Carolina University Advise student organization. 1999-2000 Advisor, Council for Exceptional Children Student Chapter at Barry University Advise student organization.

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Service on Editorial Boards Guest Editor (2014-2015); Journal of Multilingual Education Research (January 2014-December 20145) This special issue addresses bilingual  special  education  issue  that  seeks  to  refine  theories  and  pedagogical  methodologies  in  second  language  acquisition  and  special  education.   Co-Editor (with Drs. Diane Kester and Amy Broemmel) of the Journal of Curriculum and Instruction (2009-2012). The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) presented the Edward C. Pomeroy Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teacher Education to the Journal of Curriculum and Instruction editorial teams, including (in alphabetical order) Terry Atkinson, Amy Broemmel, Diane Kester, Katherine O'Connor, Diane Rodríguez, Sue Steinweg, Elizabeth Swaggerty, and Guili Zhang  Editorial Board (field reviewer): Teaching Exceptional Children (July, 2014- Present). The Council for Exceptional Children’s premier research-to-practice journal. Service as Reviewer of Journals in Education Teaching Exceptional Children Journal (2014-Present)

International Multilingual Research Journal (2012-Present)

Journal of Curriculum and Instruction (2006-Present)

International Journal of Special Needs Education (2005)

Multicultural Perspectives Journal (2000-2012)

Teachers College Record (2004)

Learning Disability Quarterly (2002)

Behavioral Disorders (Journal of the CCBD) (1999-2008)

Journal of Teacher Education (1999)

HONORS AND AWARDS

October 20, 2011 Univision Television, Orgullo de Nuestra Comunidad Award (Selected as an

example of “Orgullo de Nuestra Comunidad,” which highlights individuals who give back to the community. Recognized for the work with individuals with disabilities. Univision created an on-air vignette, which has run on National television and can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcnjwaXmdfQ.

2011 East Carolina University Women of Distinction Award. Outstanding leadership

demonstrated through quality of work and for commitment to diversity, empowerment, equity, and social justice.

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2011 Association of Mexicans of North Carolina Award for leadership, advocacy, and

mentoring of Latinos, enabling them to realize how they could pursue their scholastic dreams though higher education.

2011 Invitation to White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics

achieved after decades of advocacy and mentoring of Latinos. 2010 The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) presented the Edward C. Pomeroy Award for Outstanding Contributions to

Teacher Education to the Journal of Curriculum and Instruction editorial teams, namely (in alphabetical order) Terry Atkinson, Amy Broemmel, Diane Kester, Katherine O'Connor, Diane Rodríguez, Sue Steinweg, Elizabeth Swaggerty, and Guili Zhang.

2008 Innovative Teacher Education Associate Award: ATE Southeast Regional Award

for enabling pre-service and in-service teachers to gain new insights into the need for appreciating all learners, including learners diverse in ability, language, and culture.

2005 Barry University Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching; for effective and

inspirational teaching. 2003 Barry University Apple Award; for Excellence in Teaching for effective and

inspirational teaching. 2001 Outstanding Educational Latino Children Advocacy Award

1997 Curriculum & Teaching Outstanding Student Achievement Award, Fordham University, New York, N.Y. 1992-97 Holmes Scholar, Fordham University, New York, N.Y.

1993-94 Steering Committee Northeast Region Representative, Homes Scholar and Member of the Equity Board 1989-91 Title VII Fellowship for Graduate Studies, Fordham University

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS MEMBERSHIP Member - American Educational Research Association (AERA). Member - National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE). Member - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Member - Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Member - Division of Learning Disabilities (DLD) Member - New York State Association of Bilingual Education (NYSABE)

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INVOLVEMENT IN DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS

Member of Doctoral Committee Amy Mackenzie: A survey of transitional practices for high school students with learning disabilities (Fordham University)-Defended Alessia Valfredini: Undergraduate academic writing across languages. (Fordham University) Data Analysis Holly Rittenhouse-Cea: Evaluating the effects of training in incidental teaching in instructors of students with autism (Fordham University)- Defended Mentorship Outside Fordham University I was mentor of five dissertations at Barry University (2000-2006) and (2010-2012 at East Carolina University) Planning and Implementing Global Curriculum: A case study of one NC school (East Carolina University) The Effects of Double Retention on the Academic Achievement of Third Grade Students in Reading (Barry University) The Effect of a Social Skills Inclusive Intervention on the Attitudes of Students without Disabilities and the Self-esteem of Students with Disabilities (Barry University) Effects of Specific Behavioral Skills Training on Aggression and Pro-social Behavior of Elementary Students in Low Performing Schools (Barry University) An Investigation of the Effects of Professional Development on Teaching Practices at the Middle School Level in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (Barry University)

The Effectiveness of a Parenting Skills Curriculum on the Knowledge and Attitudes of High School Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (Barry University) Consultant for Educational Program Development

• Principal Investigator, NYSED R-BERN at Fordham University (2012 to Present) • Consultant for the New York State Department of Education, Office of Bilingual

Education and Foreign Languages. (2014)