Application for Sabbatical Leave. Dr. Diana J. Quatroche

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1 Application for Sabbatical Leave Dr. Diana J. Quatroche Department of Elementary, Early, and Special Education Bayh College of Education Indiana State University Summary of the leave project: The sabbatical leave will allow concentrated time to work on the following scholarly work: 1. Co-edit The Administration and Supervision of Reading Programs with Dorothy Strickland and Shelley Wepner. This will be the 5 th edition of the book and it is anticipated it will be under contract, as previous editions, with Teacher College Press. I have been approved by Teachers College Press to be the third author. I will be responsible for serving as a co-editor, writing chapter 2, and working with all authors and co-editors to prepare the first draft of the book to submit to teachers College Press for the 5 th edition. See Appendix A for chapter outline. 2. Manuscript development related to recent ICHE grants Thinking Through the Text and Writing Through the Text. This will include publication of the results of the grants in a peer-reviewed journal. 3. Manuscript development related to the revision of the elementary program to reflect a semester of clinical practice prior to student teaching. This will include submission of a manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. 4. Collaborating with colleagues at Ball State University, University of South Florida Polytechnic, and Indiana State University on submitting a proposal to a publisher for an edited book on professional development. Brief summary of the principle results from previous sabbatical: I have not previously received a sabbatical. Leave narrative: a. Objectives and outcomes: Project 1 Teachers College Press has requested that we write a 5 th edition of The Administration and Supervision of Reading Programs. The publisher would like to receive the proposal January 2012 so that the review process can begin and the book could be out by It is anticipated that the publisher, Teachers College Press, will approve of the proposal during spring Currently the co-editors and I are working on identifying and contacting authors for the fifteen chapters (see Appendix

2 A) planned for this edition. We are also in the process of drafting the rationale and the outline of the book, along with developing the table of contents. The topics for the chapters are an extension of our work developing and presenting one-day institutes at the International Reading Association Annual Convention and current educational initiatives. I will rewrite chapter 2 and work with the co-editors and authors to ensure we adhere to this timetable. Attached you will find a proposed outline for the book (Appendix A). Project 2 As the co-author and director of the two grants, Thinking Through the Text and Writing Through the Text, I am aware of the need to publish the impact of the grant activities on teachers classroom practice. The focus of the two grants was on using reading strategies and writing strategies to enhance the processing of information from content area texts. The activities and results of both grants have been presented and well received at several conferences (International Reading Association, Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers) and there is now a need to share the information with a wider audience through publication in a peerreview journal. A sabbatical leave will provide the time and focus to prepare and submit a manuscript on these grants. Project 3 As chairperson of the department of Elementary, Early and Special Education I was instrumental in leading the faculty in the development of the TOTAL program. This program has been recognized by Teachers for a New Era as an example of infusing clinical practice into a teacher education program. These changes have been shared at several conferences, however our efforts have not reached a wider audience through publication in peer-reviewed journals. A sabbatical leave will provide the time to develop and submit a manuscript for publication on this work. Project 4 Colleagues from several universities and I are currently in the process of developing a proposal for a Handbook on Professional Development. Chapter titles have been developed along with potential authors for each chapter. In addition, Ray Reutzel, a well-known author and researcher, has agreed to write the introduction to the book, review the proposal, and introduce the proposal to several of his publishers. b. Anticipated contributions: The publication of my research will increase knowledge about leading school reading programs which will serve to enhance the reputation of the department, college and university. In addition, it meets the university goal of creating, integrating, generating, and disseminating new information. As a faculty member I will be afforded the time to engage in scholarly activities. This will provide an opportunity

3 for other departmental faculty to see the importance of being actively engaged in their profession through the dissemination of scholarship. Students will benefit from research efforts by having faculty with a current knowledge base and who work collaboratively with leading scholars in their field. New information from the books and manuscripts will be included in undergraduate and graduate course offerings. c. Proposed timetable: Project 1: 12/12 Book completed Project 2: 8/12 11/12 Prepare manuscript 12/12 Submit manuscript Project 3: 8/12 11/12 Prepare manuscript 12/12 Submit manuscript Project 4: 08/12 12/12 Draft a chapter on grant supported professional development d. Location of project: The majority of the projects will be completed in Terre Haute. e. Time specific characteristics: See c and d above. The nature of the projects allow some flexibility with the proposed time table, however the objectives can be met during the sabbatical leave. f. Supplementary support The current ICHE grant will provide salary for two adjuncts to cover my classes. Support of the faculty from the department will help cover my service responsibilities while I am on sabbatical. The department has experienced tenured faculty who are capable of assuming chairperson duties while I am on sabbatical. g. Previous work in direct support of the leave proposal: Appendix B provides evidence of my productivity in the area of research while teaching and performing chairperson duties.

4 Appendix B PUBLICATIONS Wepner, S., & Quatroche, D. (2011). How are colleges and universities preparing reading specialist candidates for leadership positions in schools? Reading Horizons, 51(2), Quatroche, D., & Wepner, S. (2008). Developing reading specialists as leaders: New directions for program development. Literacy Research and Instruction, 47(2), Wepner, S., & Quatroche, D. (2008). Reading specialists: On becoming leaders of literacy. In Wepner, S., & Strickland, D. (Eds.), The Administration and Supervision of Reading Programs, 4 th Ed. NY: Teachers College Press. Aaron, P. G., Joshi, R. M., & Quatroche, D. J. (2008). Becoming a Professional Reading Teacher. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing Co. Quatroche, D., Bauserman, K., Cutter, L., McKitrick, S., & Venable, B. (2007). Writing through the arts: Promoting teacher efficacy. Multiple Literacies in the 21 st Century,Twenty-eighth College Reading Association Yearbook, Quatroche, D., Bean, R., & Hamilton, R. (2003). The role of the reading specialist: A review of research. In Mason, P.A., & Schumm, J.S. (Eds.) Promising practices in urban reading instruction (pp ) Newark, DE: International Reading Association. Reprinted from The Reading Teacher, 55 (3), Wepner, S., & Quatroche, D. (2002). Evolving roles and responsibilities of reading personnel. In Wepner, S., Strickland, D., & Feeley, J. (Eds.), The Administration and Supervision of Reading Programs, 3 rd Ed. NY: Teachers College Press. Quatroche, D., Bean, R., & Hamilton, R. (2001). The role of the reading specialist: A review of research. The Reading Teacher, 55 (3), PRESENTATIONS Balch, B., Quatroche, D., Kiger, S., & Thiesz, M. (2011). Indiana State University s Clinical Experiences for Undergraduates. National Convening on Clinical Practice, Washington, D.C. Cutter, L., Quatroche, D., & Bauserman, K. (2011). Creating Professional Development in Literacy for K-12 Teachers in All Content Areas. Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, 55 th Annual Conference, Richmaond, VA. Strickland, D., Wepner, S., Cassidy, J., & Quatroche, D. (2011). 21 st Century Professional Development; What Literacy Coaches, Reading Specialists, and Administrators Should

5 Know and Do. Pre-conference Institute, 56 th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Orlando, Florida. Quatroche, D., & Rainville, K. (2010). Ideas for Successful Collaboration Among Coaches, Reading Specialists and Teachers. 55 th Annual Convention of the International Reading Cutter, L., Quatroche, D., & Bauserman, K. (2010). Thinking Through the Text: Content Area Literacy in All Subject Areas. 55 th Annual Convention of the International Reading Strickland, D., Wepner, S., Quatroche, D., & Cassidy, J. (2008). Leading Literacy Programs. Pre-conference Institute, 53 rd Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Atlanta, Georgia. Quatroche, D., Cutter, L., & Bauserman, K. (2007). Thinking Through the Text. The College Reading Association 51 st Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah. Strickland, D., Wepner, S., & Quatroche, D. (2007). Leadership of literacy programs in classrooms, schools, and the community. Pre-conference Institute, 52 nd Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Toronto, Canada. Quatroche, D., & Pearlman, J. (2007). What graduate programs should be doing to prepare reading specialists. 52 nd Annual convention of the International Reading Association, Toronto, Canada. Griffith, P., Chiodo, J., Ruan, J., Allen, D., Digby, A., Manouchehri, A., Pang, V., Paese, P., & Quatroche, D. (2007). Writing for publication in Action in Teacher Education. Association of Teacher Educators, San Diego, California. Quatroche, D., Bauserman, K., Cutter, L., Venable, B., & McKitrick, S. (2006). Improving student writing through the arts. College Reading Association 50 th Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Quatroche, D., Watkins, S., Bolinger, K., Duarte, V., & Wepner, S. (2004). Improving the performance of teacher candidates: Developing assessment through standards. Action in Teacher Education, XXVI(1), Cassidy, J., Wepner, S., Bean, R., & Quatroche, D. (2006). From the legislative floor to the classroom door: Thriving as reading specialists/literacy coaches and administrators. Pre-conference Institute, 51 st Annual Convention of the International Reading Quatroche, D., Watkins, S., Bauserman, K., & Cutter, L. (2006). Five ways to provide

6 professional development. 51 st Annual Convention of the International Reading Quatroche, D., & Wepner, S. (2006). Developing teachers as leaders: New visions for program development. Paper presented at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, San Diego, California. Bauserman, K., & Quatroche, D. (2005). Writing through the arts. College Reading Association 49 th Annual Meeting, Savannah, Georgia. Quatroche, D. (2005). Preparing reading specialists/literacy coaches to work collaboratively. 50 th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, San Antonio, Texas. Cassidy, J., Wepner, S., Bean, R., & Quatroche, D. (2005). Celebrating Leadership: Reading Specialists/Literacy Coaches and Administrators. Pre-conference Institute, 50 th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, San Antonio, Texas. Quatroche, D. (2004). Reading specialists as leaders: Are graduate programs preparing them? College Reading Association 48 th Annual Conference, Delray Beach, Florida. Quatroche, D. (2004). Developing leadership skills of reading specialists/literacy coaches. (Institute. Bean, R., Cassidy, J., Wepner, S. What s Hot-and What Should be Hot-for the Reading Specialist). 49 th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Reno, Nevada. Quatroche, D. (2003). Pre-service teachers meeting standards through reflection on practice. College Reading Association 47 th Annual Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas. Quatroche, D. (2003). Leading school reading programs: What works. (Pre-conference institute. Bean, R., Cassidy, J., Strickland, D., & Wepner, S. B. What the Reading Specialist Should Know and Be Able to Do: Ever Expanding Roles). Presented at the 48 th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, Orlando, Florida. Quatroche, D. (2002). Reflecting on practice: Pre-service teachers meet the standards. Presented at the 46 th Annual College Reading Association Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Quatroche, D., Eltink, M., Taylor, C., Ferency, D., & Parker, K. (2002). Leadership qualities and practices of successful reading personnel. (Institute. Vacca, R., Vacca, J., & Wepner, S., No school left behind: Administering and supervising reading programs, K-12). 47 th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, San Francisco, CA. GRANT AWARDS Cutter, L., Quatroche, D., & Bauserman, K. ( ). Writing Through the Text. Teacher

7 Quality Partnership Award, Indiana Commission of Higher Education. Level of funding: $468,608. Cutter, L., Quatroche, D., & Bauserman, K. ( ). Reading With a Difference. Teacher Quality Partnership Award, Indiana Commission of Higher Education. Level of funding: $399,623. Cutter, L., Quatroche, D., & Bauserman, K. ( ). Thinking Through the Text. Improving Teacher Quality Partnership Award, Indiana Commission of Higher Education. Level of funding: $458,007.