Curriculum Vitae. Raymond Joseph Rodriguez 243 Spring Lane, McGaheysville, VA (305)

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1 Curriculum Vitae Raymond Joseph Rodriguez 243 Spring Lane, McGaheysville, VA (305) EDUCATION Ph.D. Special Education, University of Miami, Miami, FL, August, 2010 Dissertation: Perceptions of the family environment and self-determination in students with learning disabilities. M.S. Special Education, Reading and ESOL, University of Miami, Miami, FL, 2007 M.A. (ABT) General Experimental Psychology, Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC, 1979 B.A. Psychology, Stetson University, Deland, FL 1977 CERTIFICATIONS Florida Teaching Certificate Reading K-12, Language Arts 6-12, Exceptional Student Education, Occupational Specialist; ESOL endorsed. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor, Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities Department, College of Education, James Madison University (2013-Present): Responsible for teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in special education and related topics, as well as supervising practicums for teacher candidates. Courses include topics in specialized reading instruction, differentiated instruction, assessment and transition planning. Post-Doctoral Associate, Teaching and Learning Department, School of Education, University of Miami, Miami, FL (2010 to 2013): Responsible for teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Classroom Assessment, Assessment in Special Education and Introduction to Special Education. Course content includes legal issues in special education, response to intervention, applied behavior analysis, positive behavioral supports, effective teaching methods, assistive technology, eligibility requirements for services and other topics related to special education. Also responsible for supervising teacher preparation field experience components for courses taught.

2 Design and conduct research studies related to parent involvement and child outcomes in special education under several grants from the Florida Department of Education. Measuring Outcomes for Preschool Children with Disabilities. Florida Department of Education under IDEA, Part B, Special Projects Award Number A-3CD01, July 1, June 30, 2013, $142,175. Principal Investigator: Batya Elbaum. Exceptional Student Education Parent Survey Project, Florida Department of Education under IDEA, Part B, Section 611, CFDA #84.027, A-2CD01, January 1, December 31, 2012, $245,000. Principal Investigator: Batya Elbaum. Measuring Outcomes for Preschool Children with Disabilities. Florida Department of Education under IDEA, Part B, Special Projects Award Number A-2CD01, July 1, June 30, 2012, $142,175. Principal Investigator: Batya Elbaum. Exceptional Student Education Parent Survey Project. Florida Department of Education under IDEA, Part B, Section 611, CFDA # , A-1CD01, January 18, December 31, 2011, $245,000. Principal Investigator: Batya Elbaum. Special Education Teacher, grades 9-12, Reading and Language Arts, Miami Lakes Educational Center, Miami, FL ( ): Taught reading and language arts courses to secondary students receiving special education services in both inclusive and resource room settings. Programs taught included: Read 180 SIPPS (Phonics program) Reading Plus CRISS Strategies Jamestown Reading Navigator Hampton-Brown EDGE McDougal-Littel Language of Literature Reading with USA Today Transition Specialist, Miami Dade County Public Schools, Miami, FL ( ): Coordinated post-secondary training and employment opportunities for exiting students with disabilities in five high schools in the school district. Responsibilities included preparation of transition plans and coordination with community agencies, local post-secondary institutions and employers. Related activities while in this position included: Panel Coordinator, Development of the Self-Determination Checklist for Miami Dade County Public Schools, (Jim Martin, Ph. D. and Sharon Field, Ph.D. co-participants, ). Technical consultant to the Children s Education Fund, (Ms. Lisa Blair Project Director, ) Staff Trainer, the Self-directed IEP, Miami Dade County Public Schools ( ). Inter-agency Transition Task Force Coordinator, Miami Dade County Public Schools, ( ) Research Assistant, University of Miami, Miami, FL ( ): School Efforts to Facilitate Involvement in Educational Planning and Educational Outcomes for Students in General and

3 Special Education, (Dr. Wendy Morrison-Cavendish, Principal Investigator) Assisted in the design of research methods, data collection and data analyses. Project Director, School to Community Transition Grant, Miami Dade College, Miami, FL ( ): Directed an OSEP funded demonstration grant to provide post-school transition services for students with disabilities exiting Miami Dade County Public Schools. Related activities included: Founder and Coordinator of the Employer Resource Council for Individuals with Disabilities, ( ) Writing grants to obtain funds to support additional employment preparation and on-thejob training for students with disabilities Participating in state-level committees to provide feedback to the Florida Department of Education on best practices involving the transition outcomes for students with disabilities Consultant and Trainer in the development of assessment center-related supervisory skills, for law enforcement, Miami, FL ( ). Case Manager/Trainer, North Dade Chamber of Commerce and City of Hialeah, Hialeah, FL ( ). Assessment Center Coordinator, Miami Dade County Police Department, Miami, FL ( ). Consultant/Team Leader, Assessment Designs Intl., Maitland, FL ( ). Program Associate, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, NC ( ). PUBLICATIONS Manuscripts published or accepted for publication Cavendish, W., & Rodríguez, R. J. (in press). Current practice alert: Self-determination development through use of the Self-determined Learning Model of Instruction. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice. Elbaum, B., Myers, N., Rodriguez, R. J., & Sharpe, S. A. (2013). School district predictors of graduation rates for students with disabilities. Journal of Special Education Leadership. Rodríguez, R. J., & Cavendish, W. (2012). Differences associated with family environments and self-determination among Anglo, Latino and female students with disabilities. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals. Advance online publication. doi: /

4 Rodríguez, R. J., & Cavendish, W. (2013). Cultural differences in the relationship between perceived family environments and self-determination among students with disabilities International Journal for Research in Learning Disabilities. Rodriguez, R. J., & Elbaum, B. (2013). The role of student-teacher ratio in parents perceptions of schools engagement efforts. Journal of Educational Research. Rodríguez, R. J., Blatz, E. T., & Elbaum, B. (in press). Parents views of schools involvement efforts. Exceptional Children. Rodríguez, R. J., Blatz, E. T., & Elbaum, B. (2014). Strategies to involve parents of Latino students with disabilities: When parent initiative is not enough. Intervention in School and Clinic. Manuscripts submitted for publication Elbaum, B., Blatz, E. T., & Rodriguez, R. J. (2013). External validation of the schools efforts to partner with parents scale based on focus group data from parents. Manuscript submitted for publication. Manuscripts in preparation Rodríguez, R. J., & Elbaum, B. Parents Views of Transitions: Support for a Seamless Transition-Focused Educational Model. Manuscript in preparation. TECHNICAL REPORTS Elbaum, B., & Rodríguez, R. J. (2011). Analysis of parents responses to the parent participation items administered as a supplement to the K-12 ESE Parent Survey. Technical report submitted to the Florida Department of Education. Elbaum, B., & Rodríguez, R. J. (2012). Report on parents responses to additional online questions related to the FY ESE parent survey. Technical report submitted to the Florida Department of Education. Elbaum, B., & Rodríguez, R. J. (2013). Summary of University of Miami ESE Parent Survey Project activities: Technical report submitted to the Florida Department of Education. Elbaum, B., Rodríguez, R. J., & Celimli, S. (2012). Florida s performance on indicator B-8 for FY Technical report submitted to the Florida Department of Education. Elbaum, B., Rodríguez, R. J., & Sharpe, S. (2010). Florida s performance on indicator B-8 for FY Technical report submitted to the Florida Department of Education.

5 Elbaum, B., Rodríguez, R. J., & Sharpe, S. (2011). Analysis of parents responses to the Quality of Services Scale (QSS) administered as a supplement to the K-12 ESE Parent Survey. Technical report submitted to the Florida Department of Education. Elbaum, B., Rodríguez, R. J., & Sharpe, S. (2011). Florida s performance on indicator B-8 for FY Technical report submitted to the Florida Department of Education. Rodríguez, R. J., & Elbaum, B. (2010). University of Miami ESE Parent Survey project SEPPS school-level responses. Technical report submitted to the Florida Department of Education. Rodríguez, R. J., & Elbaum, B. (2012). University of Miami ESE Parent Survey project SEPPS school-level responses. Technical report submitted to the Florida Department of Education. Rodríguez, R. J., Blatz, E., & Elbaum, B. (2012). Recommendations for best practices in schools efforts to facilitate parent involvement: Focus group study findings. Technical report submitted to the Florida Department of Education. GRANTS Funded: Project Director, On-the Job-Training for Students with Disabilities in Transition, The Able Trust, ($36,000, 1996). Project Director, On the Job Training for Students with Disabilities in Transition, The Able Trust, ($50,000, 2002). HONORS AND AWARDS American Educational Research Association (AERA) Dissertation of the Year Nominee, 2011 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Travel Award, 2011 Florida Education Fund, McKnight Doctoral Fellowship, Certificate of Appreciation, Florida Education Fund, 2009 Certificate of Appreciation, Florida Education Fund, 2009 Certificate of Appreciation, Florida Education Fund, 2008

6 Outstanding Master s Degree Award, University of Miami, 2007 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Educational Research Association (2010-Present) AERA Special Education Research Special Interest Group (2011-Present) International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities (2014-Present) PRESENTATIONS Cavendish, W., & Rodríguez, R. J. (2011, April). The relationship among family support of goal orientation, school efforts to facilitate student involvement, and self-determination. Roundtable session presented at the American Educational Research Conference, New Orleans, LA. Rodriguez, R. J. (2008, February). Education Panel Chair, Florida Education Fund Mid-Year Research and Writing Conference, Tampa, FL. Rodriguez, R. J. (2009, February). The role of culture and ethnicity in the transition of students with disabilities. Paper session presented at the Florida Education Fund Mid-Year Research and Writing Conference, Tampa, FL. Rodriguez, R. J. (2009, June). Successfully managing family relationships while pursuing a doctoral degree. Paper session presented at the Florida Education Fund McKnight Doctoral New Fellows Orientation, Tampa, FL. Rodriguez, R. J. (2010, February). Perceptions of the family environment and self-determination in students with learning disabilities. Paper session presented at the Florida Education Fund Mid-Year Research and Writing Conference, Tampa, FL. Rodriguez, R. J. (2010, April). Perceptions of the family environment and self-determination in students with learning disabilities. Invited presentation, Doctoral seminar, University of Miami, Miami, FL. Rodriguez, R. J. (2012, April). The role of student-teacher ratio in parents perceptions of schools engagement efforts. Roundtable session presented at the American Educational Research Conference, Vancouver, BC. Rodriguez, R. J. (2013, April). My child s progress matters: Parents views of schools involvement efforts. Roundtable session presented at the American Educational Research Conference, San Francisco, CA.

7 Rodríguez, R. J., & Cavendish, W. (2010, January). Issues in transition and self-determination for students with learning disabilities. Roundtable session presented at the International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities, Miami, FL Rodríguez, R. J., & Cavendish, W. (2011, April). Ethnicity and perceptions of family environments in self-determination among students with disabilities. Poster session presented at the American Educational Research Association Conference, New Orleans, LA. Rodríguez, R. J., & Cavendish, W. (2011, September). Ethnicity, race and perceptions of family environments among students with disabilities. Paper session presented at the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, New Orleans, LA. TEACHING Post-Secondary/Higher Education Literacy Acquisition & Development: Specialized Reading Instruction for Special Needs Students (EXED 504, EXED 450), fall, 2013; spring, 2014 Principles of Differentiated Instruction (EXED 460, EXED 520), fall, 2013; spring, Supervision of Practicum in Reading Instruction (EXED 476), fall, Educating Exceptional Students (TAL 501), University of Miami, summer, 2013 Evaluation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education (TAL 615), University of Miami, summer, 2013 Classroom Assessment (TAL 501), University of Miami, summer, 2012 Assessment in Special Education (TAL 332), University of Miami, fall, 2011 Introduction to Special Education (TAL 330), University of Miami, spring 2012, fall, 2011, spring 2011 Secondary Intensive Reading, Grade 9; Intensive Reading, Grade 10; Intensive Reading, Grade 11; Intensive Reading, Grade 12,

8 Language Arts, Hampton Brown Series, Grades 9 and 10; Language Arts, McDougal-Littel Language of Literature Series, Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12, Career Education, Grade 10, 2008.