Ph.D. Early Childhood Special Education, University of Maryland, M.Ed. Early Childhood Special Education, University of Maryland, 2003

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1 VITAE OF Amy Nicholas (formerly Amy Sargent) EDUCATION Ph.D. Early Childhood Special Education, University of Maryland, 2006 M.Ed. Early Childhood Special Education, University of Maryland, 2003 M.Ed. Special Education (Learning Disabilities), North Carolina State University, 1999 B.S. Biology, Towson University, 1995 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE June 2010-present Aug May 2010 Aug May 2010 Aug June 2008 Aug July 2006 June 2004-May 2006 Jan July 2005 Jan June 2005 Aug May 2005 Early Childhood Content Coordinator, Center for Technology in Education, Johns Hopkins University, Columbia, MD Visiting Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC NC TEACH Regional Advisor, School of Education, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education, Towson University, Towson, MD Lecturer, Department of Special Education, Towson University, Towson, MD Graduate Student Researcher, Department of Pediatrics/Division of Neonatology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD Adjunct Professor, Department of Special Education, Towson University, Towson, MD Contractual Educational Assessor-Baltimore County Child Find, Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, MD Research Assistant, Children s School Success Project, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 1

2 Aug Aug Program Teacher/Special Education Coordinator, Connections Academy (Educate, Inc.), Baltimore, MD Special Education Consultant, Baltimore City Head Start (Preschool), Baltimore, MD June/July 2002 Infant/Toddler Extended School Year Teacher, Prince George s County Infants and Toddlers Program, Home-based Services in Bowie, MD Elementary Special Education Resource Teacher (Grades K-5), Department Chairperson/Student Support Team Chair, Prince George s County Public Schools, Scotchtown Hills Elementary School, Dorset Rd., Laurel, MD June/July 2000 Developmental Specialist Intern, Department of Pediatrics/Division of Neonatology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD Elementary Special Education Resource Teacher (Grades K-5), Department Chairperson/Student Support Team Chair, Moore County Public Schools, Pinehurst Elementary School, 100 Dundee Rd., Pinehurst, NC Middle School Science Teacher (Grades 7 and 8), Prince George s County Public Schools, Eisenhower Middle School, Briarwood Dr., Laurel, MD SCHOLARSHIP Publications: Peer-Reviewed Journals Nicholas (Sargent), A. (2009). Predictors of needs in mothers with infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 27(2), Nicholas (Sargent), A., Gartland, D., Borinsky, M., & Durkan, K. (2009). Strategies for overcoming challenges when establishing and sustaining special education professional development school partnerships. School-University Partnerships, 3(1), Publications: Newsletters/Magazines Nicholas, A. (2008). Finding a preschool where all children are welcome: Tips for evaluating the inclusive practices of private preschool programs. Exceptional Parent, 38(3),

3 Nicholas, A., Gartland, D., Borinsky, M., & Durkan, K. (2008, January). A special charge: Strategies for overcoming challenges facing special education professional development school partnerships. PDS Partners: Newsletter of the National Association of Professional Development Schools. Publications: Technical Reports Gould, T., Nicholas, A., Blandford, W., Ruggiero, T., Thayer, S., & Bull, B. (2015, February). Types of data systems. Washington, DC: U.S. Office of Special Education, the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy Center). Available at The DaSy Center. (2014, September). DaSy data system framework. Menlo Park, CA: SRI International. Available at Gould, T., Nicholas, A., Blandford, W., Ruggiero, T., Peters, M., & Thayer, S. (2014, June). The ABCs of data dictionaries. Washington, DC: U.S. Office of Special Education, the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy Center). Available at Nicholas, A., Swanson, C., & Nunn, J. (2014, August). Guidelines on allowable supports for administration of the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA). Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University, School of Education, Center for Technology in Education in collaboration with the Maryland State Department of Education and Ohio Department of Education. Nicholas, A., Swanson, C., & Nunn, J. (2014, August). Guidelines on allowable supports for administration of the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA): Quick Guide. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University, School of Education, Center for Technology in Education in collaboration with the Maryland State Department of Education and Ohio Department of Education. Nicholas, A., Swanson, C., & Nunn, J. (2013, October). Guidelines on allowable supports for field test administration of the Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA). Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University, School of Education, Center for Technology in Education in collaboration with the Maryland State Department of Education and Ohio Department of Education. Nicholas, A., Swanson, C., & Nunn, J. (2013, October). Guidelines on allowable supports for field test administration of the Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA): Quick guide. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University, School of Education, Center for Technology in Education in collaboration with the Maryland State Department of Education and Ohio Department of Education. 3

4 Cochenour, M., Nicholas, A., Regenstein, E., & Shager, H. (2013, October). SLDS topical webinar summary: Strategies for engaging early learning stakeholders. Washington, DC: Institute of Education Sciences/National Center for Education Statistics, State Longitudinal Data System Support Team. Available at pdf Nicholas (Sargent), A. (2010, August). Early Intervention Leadership Academy: Course-level and program evaluation report (Cohort V ). Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University, School of Education, Center for Technology in Education in collaboration with the Maryland State Department of Education. Presentations: National Cochenour, M., & Nicholas, A. (2015, October). Why should EI/ECSE participate in Early Childhood Integrated Data Systems (ECIDs)? Presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children s Division for Early Childhood, Atlanta, GA. Nicholas, A., & Cochenour, M. (2015, May). Understanding and effectively engaging stakeholders in data use (DaSy Framework). Presented at the IDEA Data Center SSIP Interactive Institute, Chicago, IL. Gillaspy, K., & Nicholas, A. (2015, March). Maximizing Part C and Section 619 participation in integrated data and ECIDS efforts. Presented at a topical meeting of the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems, U.S. Department of Education/Office of Special Education Programs, Bethesda, MD. Younggren, N., Ammons, S., Dunstan, S., Nicholas, A., Gillaspy, K., & Colgan, C. (2014, September). Professional development for the Child Outcomes Summary process: Updates and innovations. Presented at the annual meeting of the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems and Early Childhood Outcomes Center, U.S. Department of Education/Office of Special Education Programs, New Orleans, LA. Cochenour, M., Nicholas, A., Regenstein, E., & Shager, H. (2013, October). Strategies for engaging early learning stakeholders. State Longitudinal Data System Support Team webinar, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, Washington, DC. Nicholas, A., & London, R. (2013, October). Building an inclusive quality rating and improvement system. Presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children s Division for Early Childhood, San Francisco, CA. Younggren, N., Nicholas, A., Colgan, N., & Gillaspi, K. (2013, September). New! The Child Outcomes Summary Competency Check. Presented at the annual meeting of the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems and Early Childhood Outcomes Center, U.S. Department of Education/Office of Special Education Programs, Washington, DC. 4

5 Nicholas, A., & Sellers, J. (2013, September). Stakeholder engagement: Dancing with the data system stars. Presented at the annual meeting of the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems and Early Childhood Outcomes Center, U.S. Department of Education/Office of Special Education Programs, Washington, DC. Smith, T., McReynolds, L., Morrison, B., Koshkin, P., Cochenour, M., & Nicholas, A. (2013, September). Incorporating early childhood data into your longitudinal data system: Why does it matter to Part C and 619? Presented at the annual meeting of the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems and Early Childhood Outcomes Center, U.S. Department of Education/Office of Special Education Programs, Washington, DC. Nicholas, A., Vorobey, N., Crosby, D., & Elliot, N. (2012, October). Building leadership capacity for systems change. Presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children s Division for Early Childhood, Minneapolis, MN. Nicholas (Sargent), A. (2011, November). Data in action: Using longitudinal data in early childhood intervention and education programmatic decision-making. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children s Division for Early Childhood, National Harbor, MD. Nicholas (Sargent), A., Stein, S., Tracey, D., & Mawdsley, H. (2011, July). If you build it, will they come? Strategies for increasing school-based personnel understanding and usage of longitudinal data systems. Presented at the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES; U.S. Department of Education s Institute of Education Sciences), STATS-DC 2011 Annual Data Conference, Washington, DC. Nicholas, A., Gartland, D., Borinsky, M., & Miller, J. (2008, April). Achievements all around: The power of elementary education/special education professional development schools. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of Professional Development Schools, Orlando, FL. Nicholas, A., Guererro, J., & Lea, D. (2007, November). Developing an integrated early childhood/special education teacher preparation program. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Chicago, IL. Nicholas, A., Gartland, D., Borinsky, M., Durkan, K., & Hughes-Easton, G. (2007, March). Challenges and successes in developing and sustaining special education professional development schools. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of Professional Development Schools, Las Vegas, NV. Nicholas, A. (2006, October). An examination of the needs of mothers with infants in the NICU. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children s Division for Early Childhood, Little Rock, AR. 5

6 Presentations: Regional/Local Nicholas, A., Jost, T., & Buffone, J. (2013, June). Conducting developmental screenings in early care and education settings. Presented at the 2013 Maryland System of Care Training Institutes, Maryland Departments of Health and Mental Hygiene, Human Resources, and Juvenile Services, the Maryland State Department of Education, and the Governor's Office for Children and Children s Cabinet, Baltimore, MD. Nicholas, A. (2011, March). Maryland's Online IFSP Outcomes Wizard. Presented at the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services, 2011 Annual Fiscal/Programmatic/Personnel Forum, Baltimore, MD. Franczkowski, M., Nicholas (Sargent), A., & Blandford, B. (2010, September). Enhancing decision-making to improve child/family/local results using Maryland s early childhood suite of online tools. Presented at the annual Leadership Conference of the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services, Ocean City, MD. TEACHING Courses Taught at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro ( ) Birth through Kindergarten Professional Seminar I and II Birth through Kindergarten Supervised Student Teaching Birth through Kindergarten Supervised Student Teaching Seminar Infant and Child Development Young Children s Learning Environments Courses Taught at Towson University ( ) Child and the Elementary School Curriculum and Assessment Elementary Education Supervised Student Teaching Infant and Child Development Introduction to Special Education 6

7 Principles and Practices of Instruction in Reading and Language Arts Special Education (Infant-Primary) Supervised Student Teaching Working with Families of Student with Disabilities (Graduate) Courses Taught at University of Maryland, College Park (2005) Characteristics of Infants and Young Children with Disabilities (Graduate) Professional Development Workshops/Institutes DaSy Center. (2015, October). Family Data Institute. Technical assistance/training event for early intervention and preschool special education family leaders and family support staff. Atlanta, GA. Hussey-Gardner, B., Nicholas, A., & Miller, P. (2014, January). Early intervention professional learning series: Prematurity and atypical development. Webinar training for early intervention professionals presented on behalf of the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Szczepaniak, D., Slade, S., Featherston, N., & Nicholas, A. (2013, March). Birth through five data collection practices. Webinar training for early intervention and preschool special education professionals presented on behalf of the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Miller, P., & Nicholas, A. (2013, February). A closer look at Part C family outcomes data. Webinar training for early intervention professionals presented on behalf of the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Miller, P., & Nicholas, A. (2012, November). Innovative online professional development resources. Webinar training for early intervention professionals presented on behalf of the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. 7

8 Szczepaniak, D., & Nicholas (Sargent), A. (2012, October). Overview of the changes to the Online IFSP: Summer 2012 release. Webinar training for early intervention professionals presented on behalf of the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Miller, P., Feinberg, E., Leger, C., & Nicholas (Sargent), A. (2012, October). Best practices: Public awareness and Child Find. Webinar training for early intervention and preschool special education professionals presented on behalf of the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education, Baltimore, MD. Miller, P., & Nicholas, A. (2012, September). Walkthrough of the Child Outcomes Summary tutorial. Webinar training for early intervention professionals presented on behalf of the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Nicholas, A. (2012, September). Developing functional Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) outcomes. Face-to-face training for the staff of the Baltimore City Infants and Toddlers Program presented on behalf of the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Stengel, T., Miller, P., & Nicholas (Sargent), A. (2012, May). Continuing the discussion: Revised 2012 Part C regulations. Webinar training for early intervention professionals presented on behalf of the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Vorobey, N., Stengel, T., Nicholas (Sargent), A., Layland, A., & Walsh, S. (November May 2012). Early Childhood Intervention and Education Leadership Academy. Multisession face-to-face statewide professional development/training series for local early intervention and preschool special education administrators presented on behalf of the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Nicholas (Sargent), A. (2012, May). Maryland IDEA Scorecard: Introductory webinar for local birth through five program leaders. Webinar training for early intervention and preschool special education administrators presented on behalf of the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. 8

9 Szczepaniak, D., & Nicholas (Sargent), A. (2012, February). Overview of the changes to the Online IFSP: Winter 2012 release. Webinar training for early intervention professionals presented on behalf of the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Younggren, N., Gillaspy, K., Ringwalt, S., Miller, P., & Nicholas (Sargent), A. (2011, Fall). Maryland s integrated Child Outcomes Summary/Individualized Family Service Plan process: Training of trainers. Multi-session face-to-face statewide professional development/training series for local early intervention professional development facilitators presented on behalf the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Hopkins, R., & Nicholas (Sargent), A. (2011, Spring). Maryland s Early Childhood Accreditation Project: Validator training institute. Multi-session face-to-face statewide professional development/training series presented on behalf of Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Early Childhood Development in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Szczepaniak, D., & Nicholas (Sargent), A. (2011, Spring). Maryland s Online IFSP. Multisession face-to-face statewide professional development/training series presented to early intervention professionals on behalf of the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Vorobey, N., Stengel, T., Nicholas (Sargent), & Walsh, S. (November 2010-May 2012). Early Intervention Leadership Academy. Multi-session face-to-face statewide professional development/training series for local early intervention and preschool special education administrators presented on behalf of the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Nicholas (Sargent), A. (2009, March). An overview of the NC TEACH alternative preparation program. Candidate information session presented on behalf of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, School of Education s Teachers Academy, Greensboro, NC. Nicholas, A. (2004, March). Program modifications and supports for students with disabilities. Face-to-face training presented to K-6 teachers of Connections Academy, Educate, Inc., Baltimore, MD. Nicholas, A. (2003, November). The Gates MacGinitie Reading Assessment: Teacher training module. Face-to-face training to K-2 teachers of Connections Academy, Educate, Inc., Baltimore, MD. 9

10 Nicholas, A. (2003, February). Early childhood special education intervention: Referral, evaluation, and service delivery. Face-to-face training presented to teachers of the Baltimore City Head Start/St. Vincent de Paul program, Baltimore, MD. Nicholas, A. (2001, August). Student support team referral process. Face-to-face training presented to teachers of Scotchtown Hills Elementary School, Prince George s County Public Schools, Laurel, MD. Nicholas, A. (2000, August). Resource teaching in the elementary school. Face-to-face training presented to newly hired special education teachers at Prince George s County Public Schools Professional Educator Induction Program, Upper Marlboro, MD. Online Professional Development Modules/Courses DaSy Center. (2015, May). Child Outcomes Summary (COS) process. Online professional development module for state IDEA Part C and Part B 619 practitioners. Sponsored by the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data, U.S. Department of Education s Office of Special Education Programs. Available at DaSy Center. (2014, October). Stakeholder engagement in data system initiatives. Online professional development module for state IDEA Part C and Part B preschool 619 leaders. Sponsored by the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems, U.S. Department of Education s Office of Special Education Programs. Available at Nicholas, A., Vorobey, N., & Miller, P. (2014, August). Embedded learning opportunities (expanded Birth through 5). Online professional development module for early intervention professionals. Sponsored by the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Available at Hussey-Gardner, B., Nicholas, A., & Miller, P. (2014, January). Prematurity and atypical development. Online professional development module for early intervention training facilitators. Sponsored by the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Available at Nicholas, A., & Miller, P. (2012, September). Embedded learning opportunities (Birth through 3). Online professional development module for early intervention professionals. Sponsored by the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Available at 10

11 Younggren, N., Nicholas, A., & Miller, P. (2012, August). Child Outcomes Summary tutorial. Online professional development module for early intervention professionals. Sponsored by the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Available at Nicholas, A., Stein, S., & Mainzer, L. (2012, March-June). A data-driven action research simulation for classroom teachers. Online professional development course for K-12 teachers offered by Laureate, Inc. in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Available at (secured access). Mainzer, L., Stein, S., & Nicholas, A. (2012, May). Maryland IDEA Scorecard. Online professional development resource portal for users of the MD IDEA Scorecard longitudinal data system. Sponsored by the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Available at Nicholas, A., Stein, S., & Mainzer, L. (2011, October-December). A data-driven action research simulation for classroom teachers. Online professional development course for K-12 teachers offered by Laureate Inc. in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Available at (secured access). Nicholas (Sargent), A. (2010, September-October). Evidence-based practice (Early Intervention Leadership Academy). Online multi-week statewide professional development course for local early intervention leaders offered by the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Professional Development Online Learning Objects DaSy Center. (2015, May). DaSy data system glossary. Online professional development resources for state IDEA Part C and Part B 619 leaders. Sponsored by the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data, U.S. Department of Education s Office of Special Education Programs. Available at dasyglossary.org Nicholas, A., Vorobey, N., & Timms, C. (2013). Cameron s transition: Part 1 IFSP to IEP. Training video for early intervention and preschool special education professionals. Sponsored by the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Available at 11

12 Nicholas, A., Vorobey, N., & Timms, C. (2013). Cameron s transition: Part 2 Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) decision-making. Training video for early intervention and preschool special education professionals. Sponsored by the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Available at Nicholas, A., Miller, P., & Timms, C. (2012). Engaging families in the Child Outcomes Summary process. Training video for early intervention professionals. Sponsored by the Maryland State Department of Education s Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University s Center for Technology in Education. Available at SERVICE Service to the Profession Maryland Birth through Five State Interagency Coordinating Council, Executive Committee Member/Personnel Preparation Representative (July 2010-May 2015; August 2006-June 2008) Maryland State Department of Education s Approved Alternative Preparation Program (MAAPP) Review Team (Fall 2012, Spring 2014, & Spring 2015; Team Leader Spring 2014 & Spring 2015) Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Research Advisory Group (November 2011-March 2015) Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services, Early Childhood Intervention and Education Branch, Assessment Think Tank/Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Workgroup (January 2011-June 2014) Maryland s Council for Exceptional Children, Executive Board/Secretary (July 2012-June 2104) Council for Exceptional Children s 2012 Annual Conference Planning Committee, National Harbor, MD ( ) Editorial Activities 2015, February. Conference proposal reviewer. 31 st Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families. Council for Exceptional Children s Division for Early Childhood, Atlanta, GA. 12

13 2013, September. Technical paper reviewer. IDEA Part C and Part B 619 state data systems: Current status and future priorities. SRI International on behalf of the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Washington, DC. Available at , January. Conference proposal reviewer. 29 th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families. Council for Exceptional Children s Division for Early Childhood, San Francisco, CA. 13