CATHARINE REYNOLDS WHITTAKER

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CATHARINE REYNOLDS WHITTAKER

Rank: Professor Department: Educational Studies

HOME OFFICE

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


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


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"


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"


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-

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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

http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1053451211424601

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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


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


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


Program


Research Chairperson – Spring

Membership Co-Chair - Fall

Mid-Hudson Regional Task Force, Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling


2009 Member of the Standard 14 Committee for Middle States Accreditation



Program

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SUNY New Paltz Chapter - Phi Delta Kappa, Research Chairperson



2008 Member of the Personnel Committee for the Department of Educational Studies



Program

SUNY New Paltz Chapter - Phi Delta Kappa, Research Chairperson



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


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


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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


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)


Special Education Search Committee

1998 Budget, Goals, and Plans - Regular member (Fall)

Academic Senate - Regular Member (Spring)

Educational Studies Personnel Committee - Regular member


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.

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