Contact Information

Work

Department of Technology and
Cognition
University of North Texas
P.O. Box 311337
Denton, TX, 76203-1337
Email: wood@tac.coe.unt.edu

Office: (940) 565-2959

Home

3532 Sundown Blvd
Denton, TX, 76210
Home: (940) 535-1201

Area of Expertise

• Gifted and Talented

• Matching Student's Needs to Curriculum

• Mild Disabilities

• Assessment, Evaluation

Education

Professional Experience

2000-current

Associate Professor; Coordinator: Bringing Up Girls on Science
University of North Texas
Denton,
TX

1999-current

Grant Evaluator
Department of Education
Washington D.C.

1997-2000

Assistant Professor;
Program Coordinator
University of North Texas
Denton,
TX

1989-98

Certified State Evaluator
Georgia Department of Education
Atlanta, GA

1987-97

Summer Director
West Georgia Summer Opportunities School for Gifted Students

1991-97

Associate Professor
State University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA

1985-91

Assistant Professor
West Georgia College
Carrollton, GA

1983-86

Graduate Research Assistant
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

1982-83

Teacher/Coordinator  
Self-Contained
Educable Mentally Handicapped Program
Fayetteville City Schools
Fayetteville, NC

1980-82

Teacher/Coordinator
Students with Learning Disabilities

Hillsborough County

Tampa , FL

1978-80

Teacher
Self-Contained Learning Disabilities Classroom
Honeycutt Center
Fayetteville, NC

1976-78

Teacher
Cross-Categorical Resource Classroom

Fayetteville Schools

Fayetteville, NC

Courses Taught: (2002-2003)

Undergraduate

• EDSP 3210 Special Education in the Regular Classroom

Graduate

• EDSP 5800 Authentic Assessment

• EDSP 5530 Practicum in Assessment

• EDSP 5710 Special Education Programs and Practices

• EDSP 5150/5160 Course Sequence for Gifted Certification (WEB linked courses)
  5170/5180

• EDSP 5250 Theories of Learning as Applied to Exceptional Populations 

• EDSP 5720 Educational Research in Special Education

Community Activity (1997-2001)

• Member, Appointed by Texas State Board of Education to assist
  with developing new standards for Educational Diagnosticians.

• Panel Member, Understanding the Law, Denton County Council for
  Exceptional Children

• Multi-media Program-Christmas in Germany, Carrollton Elementary

• Multi-media Consultant-Carrollton Elementary School

• Judge, State Social Science Fair

Publications:

Articles Published

• Cereijo,
  M.V.P., Tyler-Wood, T.L., & Young, J. (2002). Minimizing the gender
  equity gap in science and technology, World Conference on E-Learning in
  Corp., Govt., Health., & Higher Education, 2002 (01), 767-771.

• Cereijo, M.V.P., Young, J., & Tyler-Wood,
  T.L. (2002). Student perceptions of on-line synchronous courses, 2002 (01), 772-777.

• Tyler- Wood, T., Cereijo, M., & Pemberton, J. (2002). Bringing up girls in science: The first year. Tempo (12)3, 7-8, 13-15.

• Tyler-Wood, Tandra L. and María Victoria Pérez Cereijo (2001).
  Appropriate educational placements for advanced secondary students: A
  comparison of student characteristics associated with program
  Selection. Tempo, 21(1), 8-22.

• Tyler-Wood, Tandra L., María Victoria Pérez Cereijo, & Terry
  Holcomb (2001) Technology Skills Among Gifted Students: Is There a
  Digital Divide? Journal of Computing in Teacher Education 18(2).

• Rademacher,
  J., Doclar, J. Tyler-Wood, T., & Pemberton, J. (2001). Developing
  learner centered technology assignments with student teachers. Journal
  of Computing in Teacher Education, 17(3), 18-25.

• Tyler-Wood, T.L., Christensen, R., Arrowood, D., Maldonado, M., &
  Allen, J. (2001). Implementing technology into preservice teacher
  education courses: PT3 first year accomplishments, 2001 (01),
  1784-1787.

• Cereijo,
  V., Tyler-Wood, T., & Pemberton, J. (2001). Infusing Technology
  into Teacher Education Courses, Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2001 - World
  Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia &
  Telecommunications, June 25 - 30, 2001 - Tampere, Finland.

• Pemberton, J. Tyler-Wood, T., & Cereijo, V. (2001),Using Two-Way
  Audio Video Desktop Technology to Support Educators Seeking Educational
  Diagnostician Certification in a Distance Education Program, ,
  Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2001 - World Conference on Educational
  Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, June 25 - 30, 2001 -
  Tampere, Finland.

• Pemberton, J. Tyler-Wood, T., Cereijo, V. & Rademacher, J. (2001),
  Effective Use of Technology in a Distance Education Program for
  Educational Diagnosticians, Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2001 - World
  Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia &
  Telecommunications, June 25 - 30, 2001 - Tampere, Finland.

• Pemberton, J.B., T., Perez Cereijo, M.V., Tyler-Wood, T., &
  Mortensen, M. (2001). Effective use of technology in a distance
  education program for educational diagnosticians. Society for
  Information Technology and Teacher Education, 12, Orlando, FL.
  2771-2773.

• Pemberton, J.B., Tyler-Wood, T., Perez Cereijo, M.V., Rademacher, J.,
  & Mortensen, M. (2001). The use of two-way audio video at the
  University of North Texas as a tool for practicum supervision. Society
  for Information Technology and Teacher Education, 12, Orlando, FL.
  2768-2770.

• Tyler-Wood, T.L., & Cereijo, M.V.P. (2000). Secondary gifted
  students: Geographic locations and technology opportunities, World
  Conference on the WWW and Internet, 2000 (01), 1007-1008.

• Tyler-Wood, T., Putney, D., Cass, M., Robertson, A., & Mortensen,
  M. (2000). An effective mathematics program for gifted secondary
  students in mathematics and science. Roeper Review.

• Tyler-Wood, T. Rademacher, J. & Mortensen, M. (2000). Implementing
  a technology enriched program in a teacher preparatory program in
  special education. American Association of Computer Education 11, 1974.

• Tyler-Wood, T. , Potter, L. & Cass, M. (1998). Window with a view. Schools in The Middle, 8(2), 6-8.

• Tyler-Wood, T., Putney, D. & Cass, M. (1997). Accessibility: The
  main factor influencing special education teachers perceived level of
  computer competence. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 13(6),
  20-24.

• Tyler-Wood, T., Cass, M. & Potter, L. (1997). The effectiveness of
  an outdoor science laboratory for teaching environmental awareness to
  middle school science students. Educational Research Service Spectrum.
  15, (3) 30-34.

• Tyler-Wood, T. & Abrahms, S. (1997). The effectiveness of a
  multiple intelligence curriculum for an academically talented student
  with behavior disorders. Tempo, 18(4).

• Tyler-Wood,. T. and Carri, L. (1991). Verbal measures of intelligence: The gifted low SES student's albatross. Roeper Review.

• Tyler-Wood, T. and Carri, L. (1990). The effectiveness of various
  measures of cognitive ability for identifying gifted students. Roeper
  Review. 

• Tyler-Wood, T., White, K. and Smith, D. (1988). Relationship between
  teacher effectiveness and student achievement. Journal of Educational
  Research.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1988). The effectiveness of various assessment
  instruments for identifying gifted students. Educational Researcher.

Chapters Published

• Tyler-Wood, T. (2000). Chapter 9: Appropriate Computer Curriculum for
  Special Needs Learners in Curriculum for Mildly Impaired Students,
  Charles C. Thomas Publishers, Springfield, Illinois.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1998). Chapter 6: Curriculum Based Assessment in
  Mathematics in Curriculum Based Assessment: The Easy Way , Charles C.
  Thomas Publishers, Springfield, Illinois. 

Software and Audio/Visual Products (published)

• Mortensen, M., and Tyler-Wood, T.L. (2002). Twice Exceptional: A
  Student Perspective on Quality of Educational Services Provided to
  Gifted Students with Physical Disabilities (Version 1.0) [Multimedia
  CD-ROM Software] Denton: Authors.

• Tyler-Wood, T. & Mortensen, M. (2000). Case Study Methods: Gifted
  and Talented (Version 1.0) [Multimedia CD-ROM Software]. Denton:
  Authors.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (Producer) (1997), Interviews with parents of young gifted children, Hurt Productions, Atlanta, GA.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (Producer) (1997), Curriculum Options for Gifted High School Students, Hurt Productions, Atlanta, GA.

Published Technical Reports and Monographs

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1999). Evaluating gifted education programs in rural school districts. Little Elm School District, TX.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1998). Effective programs for raising achievement
  scores in a multicultural school system. The Miami Office of Equity,
  Miami, FL.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1996).
  Evaluation guide for effective detracking policies. Georgia State
  Department of Public Instruction, Atlanta, GA.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1996). Evaluation guide for effective detracking
  policies. Georgia State Department of Public Instruction, Atlanta, GA.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1995). Evaluation guide for Georgia outdoor science
  laboratories: Georgia State Department of Public Instruction, Atlanta,
  GA.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1994). Evaluation guide for Project PATT: Parents are
  teachers, too. Georgia State Department of Public Instruction, Atlanta,
  GA.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1993). Evaluation guide for Project Ga-GEMS: Georgia's
  gifted education in math and science. Georgia State Department of
  Public Instruction, Atlanta, GA.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1991).
  Evaluation guide for Project STAR, Increasing Self-Esteem in At-Risk
  Middle School Children. Georgia State Department of Public Instruction,
  Atlanta, GA.

Books in Progress

• Tyler-Wood, T. & Jones, C. (2000). Cases Studies in Gifted Education: Twice Exceptional Children. 

Submitted for Publication

• Rademacher, J., Pemberton, J., & Tyler-Wood, T.L.
  Giving Students a Voice: What Diverse Learners Say About Effective Classroom Rules.

• Tyler-Wood, T.L., Pemberton, J.B.,& Cereijo, M.V. Curriculum Based
  Assessment: An effective tool for managing classroom behavior.

Presentations: National/International

• Mooneyham, T.L. Tyler-Wood, T.L., & Allen, J. (May, 2003) . Applied
  Technology: An Educational Model. International Conference on Higher Education Innovation, Kiev, Ukraine, May, 2003. 

• Tyler-Wood, T. L., & Pemberton, J. B. (May, 2003) Pre-Service
  Teacher Education: Are Future Teachers Learning Necessary Technology
  Skills in Teacher Preparation Programs? International Conference on
  Higher Education Innovation, Kiev, Ukraine, May, 2003. 

• Tyler-Wood, T. L.
  Mortensen, M., Lee, J., Pemberton, J. B. & Poirot, J. (2003).
  Assistive Technology: Making Higher Education Attainable. International
  Conference on Higher Education Innovation, Kiev, Ukraine, May, 2003. 

• Tyler-Wood, T. L.
  Mortensen, M., Lee, J., Worrell, P. Poirot, J. Bringing Up Girls in
  Science: Infusing Technology into an After-school Program. ?
  International Conference on Higher Education Innovation, Kiev, Ukraine,
  May, 2003. 

• Tyler-Wood, T. L.,
  Estes, M., McCrary, D., Pemberton, J. & Poirot, J. (May, 2003)
  Pre-Service Teacher Education: Are Future Teachers Learning Necessary
  Technology Skills in Teacher Preparation Programs? International
  Conference on Higher Education Innovation, Kiev, Ukraine, May, 2003. 

• Floyd, B., Lee, J.,
  Nelson, T., Poirot, J., & Tyler-Wood, T. (May, 2003). Technology
  Applications Certification Program: Collaborative Designs for Teacher
  Professional Development, . International Conference on Higher
  Education Innovation, Kiev, Ukraine, May, 2003. 

• International Conference on Higher Education Innovation, Kiev, Ukraine, May, 2003. 
  Nelson, T. Lee, J., Worrell, P., Poirot, J., & Tyler-Wood, T. (May,
  2003). Evaluation Strategies for On-Line Courses. International
  Conference on Higher Education Innovation, Kiev, Ukraine, May, 2003. 

• Pemberton J. B.
  Mortensen M. & Tyler-Wood T. L. (2003). Technology Enhancement
  Activities for Bringing Up Girls in Science, Society for Information
  Technology and Teacher Education, Albuquerque, NM, March, 2003.

• Tyler-Wood T. L., Pemberton J. B., Mortensen M. & Whitworth,
  C.(2003). Web-Based Courses and High Stakes Testing in Teacher
  Education: Do the Two Mix? , Society for Information Technology and
  Teacher Education, Albuquerque, NM, March, 2003.

• Tyler-Wood, T. L.,
  Mortensen, M., Pemberton, J. B. (March, 2003). Bringing Up Girls in
  Science: Year Two Data Analyses. Human Services Division, National
  Science Foundation Annual Grantees Meeting, Washington D. C., March,
  2003. 

• Yu, B., Pemberton, J.
  B., Tyler-Wood, T. L. & Rademacher, J. A. (March, 2003).
  Facilitating Rural Education: Desktop Videoconferencing Systems and
  Practicum Supervision, ACRES: American Council for Rural Special
  Education, March, 2003.

• Tyler-Wood, T., & Mortensen, M. H. (2001). Bringing Up Girls in
  Science (BUGS). National Science Foundation Grantee Conference,
  Washington, D.C. October 5, 2001. One of three invited presentations of
  new grantees at this conference.

• Tyler-Wood, T. L., Mortensen, M. H., & Pemberton, J. B. (2002).
  Bringing Up Girls in Science (BUGS)): Incorporating Technology into an
  Environmental Science Program, NECC, June 19, 2002, San Antonio, TX.

• Knezek, G., Tyler-Wood,
  T. L., Arrowood, D., Christensen, R.., Hancock, R., Maldonado, M.,
  Overall, T., & Mooneyham, C. (2002). The Millennium II Project:
  Using Technology Fellows to Integrate Technology into Teacher
  Education, June 18, 2002, NECC, San Antonio, TX 

• Tyler-Wood, T. (2000). Effective assignments for integrating technology
  in teacher preparation in special education. American Association on
  Computers in Education, San Diego, CA.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1999).
  A Curriculum Based Assessment Model as an Effective Tool for
  Controlling Inappropriate Classroom Behavior, Council for Children with
  Behavior Disorders, Dallas, TX.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1999). The Rose Street Project, Council for Children with Behavior Disorders, Dallas, TX.

• Tyler-Wood, T., Booth, D. & Sethna, B. (1997). Academic options for
  talented high school students, Worldwide Conference for the Gifted,
  Seattle, WA.

• Tyler-Wood, T., Booth, D. & Sethna, B. (1996). The Advanced Academy
  at the State University of West Georgia: Effectiveness of various
  service delivery models, National Association for Gifted Children,
  Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1993). Educational Opportunities for gifted students in
  Georgia, Presented to the National Association of Gifted Children,
  Atlanta, Ga.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1988). The relationship between teacher effectiveness
  and student achievement. Presented at the American Educational Research
  Association, New Orleans, LA.

Presentations: Regional

• Mortensen, M., Tyler-Wood, T. L. (2002). Bringing Up Girls in Science
  (BUGS): First Year Activities, Eighth Annual TCET Symposium, San
  Antonio, TX, June 20, 2002.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1999). From High School to the Work Force: Transitioning Skills, Region One Service Center, Edinburgh, TX.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1999). Strategies for Transitioning into College,
  State Conference for Students with Academic Learning Problems,
  Edinburgh, TX.

• Tyler-Wood, (1998). Vocational Skills for Students with Special Needs, Region
  One Service Center, Edinburgh, TX.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1999). Effective strategies for implementing transition plans for students
  with mild disabilities, Region I Service Center, McAllen, TX.

• Tyler-Wood, T., Cass, M. & Putney, D. (1998). Project Ga-GEMS: The
  effectiveness of an integrated mathematics and science curriculum for
  gifted students, Mid-South Educational Research Association, New
  Orleans, LA. 

• Tyler-Wood, T. Potter, L. & Cass, M. (1997). The effectiveness of
  an outdoor science laboratory for teaching environmental awareness.
  Mid-South Education Research Association, Tuscaloosa, AL.

• Tyler-Wood, T., Cass, M. & Cobb, S. (1996). The effectiveness of an
  outdoor science lab for teaching environmental awareness and critical
  thinking skills, Mid-South Educational Research Association.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1987). Results of effective teaching instruction on the
  performance ratings of student teachers in mainstreamed regular
  classes, Presented at Southeastern AERA Regional Conference.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1987).
  A comparison of teacher rating scales in Georgia and North Carolina.
  Paper presented at the Southeastern Educational Research Association.

Presentations: State

• Pemberton, J. B., Tyler-Wood, T. L., Rademacher, J., & Wright,
  D.(2003)
  Supervising University Students Through Desktop Videoconferencing,
  Texas Distance Learning Association, Austin, TX., March 6, 2003. 

• Tyler-Wood, T. L., Mortensen, M. & Cereijo, M. V. P. (2002). Twice
  Exceptional: Gifted Children with Special Needs, Texas Association for
  The Gifted and Talented, Houston, TX, November 14, 2002.

• Mooneyham, C., &
  Tyler-Wood, T. L. (2002). Mind Wrap, Texas Association for The Gifted
  and Talented, Houston, TX., November 14, 2002.

• Tyler-Wood, T. L. Mortensen, M., & Cereijo, M.V.P. (2002) Gardner’s
  Theory of Intelligence: A Basis for Assessing Gifted Students, Texas
  Association for The Gifted and Talented, Houston, TX, November 14,
  2002.

• Cereijo, M. V. P., &
  Tyler-Wood, T. L. (2002) Digital Divide: Are Computers Accessible to
  All Gifted Students? Texas Association for The Gifted and Talented,
  Houston, TX., November 15, 2002.

• Tyler-Wood, T. L., Mortensen, M., & Cereijo, M. V. P. (2002).
  Bringing Up Girls in Science: A NSF Project at the University of North
  Texas, Texas Association for The Gifted and Talented, Houston, TX.,
  November 15, 2002.

• Tyler-Wood, T. &
  Cass, M. (1999). Effective Mathematics and Science Curriculum for
  Secondary Students, Texas Association for Gifted and Talented, Houston,
  TX.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1997). The practical application of multiple
  intelligence theories in special education., Georgia Regional
  Educational Support Association, Grantville, GA. 

• Tyler-Wood, T., Booth, D. & Sethna, B. (1997). The Advanced Academy
  at the State University of West Georgia: Effectiveness of various
  service delivery models, Georgia Supporters of the Gifted, Athens, Ga. 

• Tyler-Wood, T. Potter, L. & Cass, M. (1997). The relationship
  between school climate and the identification of academically talented
  minority students, Georgia Supporters of the Gifted, Athens, Ga.

• Tyler-Wood, T.& Cass, M. (1995). The effectiveness of an outdoor
  science lab for teaching critical thinking skills, Georgia Educational
  Research Associate, Atlanta, Ga.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1994). Evaluation strategies for pre-school programs,
  Presented to the Georgia State Evaluators Conference, Macon, GA.

• Tyler-Wood, T. and Carri, L. (1989). The classroom teacher's
  perceptions of the effectiveness of mainstreaming. Presented to the
  Council for Exceptional Children, Unacoi, GA. 

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1988). A comparison of the effectiveness of various
  intelligence tests for identifying gifted students: The Stanford-Binet
  L-M, the Stanford-Binet (Fourth Edition), the California Achievement
  Test and the Otis Lennon School Abilities Test. Presented to the
  Georgia Council for Exceptional Children, Macon, GA. 

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1987). The effects of the 4MAT approach to curriculum
  on the achievement of gifted students. Presented to the Georgia Council
  for Exceptional Children. St. Simon, GA.

Presentations: Local 

• Tyler-Wood, T. L., Mortensen, M. H., Pemberton, J. B., &
  Rademacher, J. A. (April, 2003). (Facilitating Mathematics and Science
  Achievement in Elementary School Girls). League of Professional Women,
  April, 2003.

• Rademacher, J. A.,
  Pemberton, J. B., & Tyler-Wood, T. L. ( March, 2003). Research into
  Practice: Classroom Rules and How to Teach Them. 2nd Annual College of
  Education Research Exchange, March, 2003.

• Mortensen, M. H., & Tyler-Wood, T. L. Bringing Up Girls in Science:
  An Overview. 2nd Annual College of Education Research Exchange, March,
  2002.

• Tyler-Wood, T. L. & Mortensen, M. H., Tips for Obtaining External
  Funding. 2nd Annual College of Education Research Exchange, March,
  2002.

• Mortensen, M. H., & Tyler-Wood, T. 2000. Case Study Methods: Gifted
  and Talented (Poster Session). 1st Annual College of Education
  Educational Research Exchange. March 30, 2001.

• Tyler-Wood, T., Knezek, G. and Allen, D. (2001). Obtaining External
  Funding. 1st Annual College of Education Educational Research Exchange.
  March 30, 2001.

• Tyler-Wood, T.(2001).
  The Educational Diagnostician Program: Using Distance Education to Meet
  Teacher Shortages in Texas, Regional Service Centers 10 and 11, Denton,
  TX. 

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1998). Identifying and serving the young gifted child, Plano Independent
  School System, Plano, TX.

• Tyler-Wood, T & Cass, M. (1997). Multimedia presentations for
  distance learning, Faculty workshop, University of West Georgia,
  Carrollton, GA.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1996). Imagescan: Scanning made easy!, Faculty workshop, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA. 

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1993). Appropriate parent programs for at-risk four
  year olds, Presented to the Haralson County Special Education Teachers
  Coloquim, Tallapoosa, Ga.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1992). The role of parents in gifted education,
  Presented to Georgia Supporters of the Gifted, Carrollton, GA. 

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1992). Health care issues for at-risk preschoolers, Presented to the Troup County Parent Support Group.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1990). Gifted children: The affective domain. Presented
  to Georgia Supporters of the Gifted, Warner Robins, GA.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1990). The social and emotional development of gifted
  children, Presented to Georgia Supporters of the Gifted, Columbus, GA.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1989). Preschool children with special needs. Fifth Annual Child Care Institute, Carrollton, Ga.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1989). Curriculum development for gifted students.
  Presented to the Consortia for Teachers of the Gifted. Peachtree City,
  GA.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1989). Counseling needs of gifted students. The Consortium of Gifted Teachers, Grantville, GA.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1989). The affective curriculum needs of gifted
  students. Douglas County Teachers of the Gifted, Douglasville, Ga.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1988). Enrichment Activities for preschool children. Fourth Annual Child Care Institute, Carrollton, GA.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1987). Educating gifted students, Presented to Darlington Academy Faculty, Rome, Ga.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1987). Effective teaching strategies for mainstreamed
  classrooms. Presented to the Dean's Advisory Council, West Georgia
  College, Carrollton, Georgia.

• Tyler-Wood, T. (1987). The effects of the 4MAT approach to curriculum
  on the achievement of gifted students. Presented to the West Georgia
  Educational Faculty, Carrollton, GA.

Certified State Evaluator for the Georgia Department of Education 

• 1994-1997 Project CARE, Implementing effective school policies in a county wide school system., Research Director.

• 1993-1997 Troup Science Project: A hands on approach to teaching middle
  grades science utilizing an outdoor lab, Research Director,.

• 1991-1995 Project PATT, Parents are Teachers Too, Research Director, A
  model program designed to assist parents in providing school readiness
  skills for four year olds.

• 1994 Project Child: Assessment of the effectiveness of a continuous progress, Chair, Evaluation Team.

• 1994 Project UNITE, Understanding the Need for Involvement Together in
  Education, a community resource center established at a large
  inner-city elementary school, Chair Evaluation Team. 

• 1991-1994 Project GaGEMS, Georgia Gifted Education in Math and Science, Project Research Director.

• 1993 Project Thinkers, A project designed to improve student Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Member, Evaluation Team.

• 1993 Project REACH, A program designed to improve school completion
  rates among at-risk high school students , Chair, Evaluation Team.

• 1993 Project "Back to the Future," A program designed to provide
  teachers with the skills necessary to develop curriculum using critical
  thinking skills, Evaluation Team Member.

• 1993 Project Insight: A novel based curriculum, program which addresses
  critical thinking skills/strategies in the classroom in grades 3-8,
  Chair, Evaluation Team.

• 1990-1992 Marietta Hands-On Math, Using manipulatives to teach math to students in grades 3-5. Member, Evaluation Team.

• 1990-1991 Project Good Start, Improving school readiness skills in at-risk four year olds, Member, Evaluation Team. 

• 1989-1991 Project STAR, Increasing self-esteem in at-risk middle school children, Project Research Director.

Research Grants: Faculty
*-Indicates a funded grant

• 1996* Teacher's Use of the Computer within the Classroom Environment

• 1994* Appropriate Programming for At-Risk Four Year Olds

• 1992* Teacher Assessment: The Correlation of Teacher Assessment Instruments to Student Time On-Task

• 1990* Appropriate Assessment Strategies for Working with Gifted Students

• 1988* Assessment Strategies for Working with Gifted Students (with L. Carri).

• 1987* Teaching Strategies for Working with Learning Disabled Students
  Private Funds

• 1987*Improving the SAT Scores of Rural Gifted Students (Calloway)

• 1996*The Effects of Detracking on Special Needs Children (Miami Office of 
  Equity)

Research Grants: Federal

• 1999-* The Millenium Project: Pathways for Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Infuse current Technology, USDOE
  Washington, DC. 

• 1997* The Effects of Detracking on Special Needs Children, Office of Equity, Miami, FL. 

• 1996 Magnet Schools for the Arts. (with Troup Co.)

• 1990* Corporate Coaches for Career Development: A Mentor Approach for
  Working with Gifted High School Students (with B. Watson).

• 1989 An Alternative Identification System for Gifted Students (with M. Frazier,
  UGA)

• 1987 Training Educators to Work with Preschool Handicapped Students

Research Grants: International

• 1998 Appropriate Teaching Strategies for Hearing Impaired Students,
  submitted to the Embassy of Kuwait, funding held due to political
  situation.

Research Grants: Under Review

• 1999 Identifying Exceptional Children, submitted to the Minister of Health and Education, Bangladesh. 

Organizations-Memberships

• American Association of University Professors
• American Educational Research Association
• Council for Exceptional Children 
• Mid-South Educational Research Association
• National Association for Gifted Children
• Parent Teacher Association
• Texas Association for Gifted and Talented