VITA JEFFREY IAN GELFER

VITA JEFFREY IAN GELFER Address: University of Nevada, Las Vegas 401 Donner Pass Drive College of Education Henderson, Nevada 89014 Dept. Of Special Education (702) 898-6960 Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-3005 (702) 895-1327 Personal Data: Birth date: June 18, 1952 Marital Status: Married Citizenship: USA Employment: August, 1989 to present University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-3005 Professor of Education Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs, Courses taught: Investigations in ECE, Methods in ECE, Developmental Curriculum for Young Children, Orientation to ECE, Methods 1 & 11 in ECE, Teaching of Communication Skills to Young Children, Play Theory, Creativity and Aesthetic Education, Planning Curriculum in ECE, Programs in ECE, Literacy Instruction for Young Children, developed Early Childhood Education MS, BS Degree, and revised the ECE concentration for elementary education majors. Advisor to UNLV Preschool Program. Sept., 1987 Easter Seal Society of Southwest Florida To June, 1989 Sarasota, Florida 33577 Director of the Children s Services Supervised and evaluated ECE programs and Audiological Programs, Planned and organized fiscal budget, generated grants, conducted in-service, participated and consulted with school councils, established program policies and procedures, developed and coordinated a pediatric neurological clinic and pre-k and kindergarten for learning and language and disabled children.

Employment (continued): August, 1985 to August 1987 August 1981 to August 1985 August, 1983 to August 1985 June, 1981 to August 1981 September, 1979 to June 1981 State University of New York College At Fredonia, Fredonia, New York 14063 Assistant Professor of Education Courses taught: Child Development, Developmental Learning, Adolescent Development, Educational Psychology, Classroom Management and Learning Theories, Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School, Creative Arts, Supervised Early Childhood/Elementary Education Interns. University of South Florida Tampa/Sarasota, Florida 33580 Visiting Assistant Professor of Education Courses taught: Language and Learning in ECE, Literature for the Child, Creative Arts, Programs in Early Childhood and Teaching Methods in Early Childhood/Elementary Education Interns. Saint Leo College, Saint Leo, Florida 33574 Adjunct Professor of Education Courses taught: Theory and Research in Early Childhood Education, Introduction to Exceptional Education and Introduction to Learning Disabilities. First Presbyterian School Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Director/Teacher Coordinated budget, organized schedule for staff assignments and taught children ages 3 to 5. Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306 Instructor (Teaching Assistant) Screened undergraduate prospective teachers at the early childhood and elementary levels, Taught courses in the areas of Foundations of Early Childhood Education, Curriculum, and Parent Education

Employment (continued): September, 1979 to June, 1981 March, 1978 to June, 1979 September, 1975 to June, 1977 March, 1974 to June, 1974 Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida 32306 Education Site Coordinator Supervised and counseled early childhood education Interns. Creative Preschool Kindergarten Teacher Developed and designed holistic education programs and instructed children two to six years of age. Columbia County 5-J School District, Westport, Oregon 97016 Reading Specialist, Learning Disabilities Teacher and School Psychologist, performed diagnostic/prescriptive teaching and consulted with staff members in language arts, reading curricula, learning disabilities and psychometrics. Old Mill School Mill Valley, California 94941 Teacher (Volunteer) supervised and instructed children in a multi-grade setting (3 rd and 4 th grade students). Consulting Employment: March, 2006- Present September, 1998 March, 1996 Early Childhood Literacy Consultant Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada West ED (Far West Laboratory) San Francisco, California 94107 Provided seminars in Family Literacy. Clark County School District Gibson Elementary School, Henderson, Nevada 89014 Provided seminars in Student Portfolios.

Consulting Employment (continued): October, 1993 January, 1993 to May 1993 March, 1991 to May 1993 February, 1985 to June, 1985 July, 1984 to August, 1984 June, 1983 to August, 1983 Clark County School District Miller Variety School Las Vegas, Nevada 8915 Provided workshops for early childhood special educators in using developmental appropriate activities for children with disabilities. Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada 8915 Trained-teacher, families and students to use a portfolio assessment approach as a supplement to the already established evaluation procedure. Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada 8915 Developed Benchmarks for Developmentally Appropriate Education. A Supplement to the K-5 Curriculum Essentials Framework. Sarasota County School District Sarasota, Florida 33577 Early Childhood Consultant Developed Sarasota County Kindergarten Program Rationale and Scope and Sequence. Prepared philosophy of kindergarten program with supported research. Sarasota County School District Sarasota, Florida 33577 Examined instructional outcome, performances standards and assessment procedures for the secondary exceptional student education program. Girls Club of Sarasota Sarasota, Florida 33579 Developed and designed a summer school program examining the arts and humanities for young adolescents.

Consulting Employment (continued): December, 1982 June, 1982 Teacher Education Center Sarasota, Florida 33577 Education and Evaluation Consultant Conducted a review process of Sarasota County s Drug Education Program (grades 3-5), process included independent review and teacher feedback. Hillsborough Jewish Community Center Tampa, Florida 33620 Consultant (Title XX Program) Developed conferences for licensing and standardizing qualification for day care workers and preschool teachers. Education: March, 1978 to June, 1981 September, 1974 to Aug., 1975 September, 1971 to Aug., 1974 September, 1970 to June, 1971 Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida 32306 Ph.D., Early Childhood/Development Dissertation Title: Young Children s Acquisition Of Selected Art Concepts Through the Use of Building Blocks University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon 97402 M.S., Concentration in Reading and Special Education (learning disabilities). Minor: Broadcasting. Certificate Endorsements; Preprimary through 9 self-contained Classroom, K-2 Reading, K-12, and Learning Disabilities Wilmington College Wilmington, Ohio 45177 B.A., Major, Elementary Education; Minor: Art Roger Williams College, Bristol, Rhode Island 02089

Workshops: August 18, 2002 March 13, 2002 September 20, 2001 August 15, 2001 March 2, 1996 April 14, 1995 February 12, 1995 October 17, 1990 January 19, 1990 Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy Las Vegas, Nevada Portfolio Development & Family Literacy Kids R Kids Preschools Henderson, Nevada 89015 Creativity Kids R Kids Preschools Henderson, Nevada 89015 Creativity West Ed (Far West Laboratories) San Francisco, California 90702 Family Literacy Clark County School District Gibson Elementary School Henderson, Nevada, 89014 Implementing Student Portfolios Griffith United Methodist Church Preschool Las Vegas, Nevada 89154 Creativity in Early Childhood Education Southern Nevada Lutheran Conference Las Vegas, Nevada, 89154 Using Portfolios in Curriculum (K-12) Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada 8915 Developing Student Portfolios Southern Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Education Programs Serving Children From Birth Through Age Eight

Workshops (continued): October 13, 1984 August 12, 1984 May 12, 1984 April 7, 1984 February 14, 1984 October, 1983 October 31, 1983 October 20, 1983 May 25, & 26, 1983 LIFE Rehabilitation Program Nokomis, Florida 33581 Family Education and Learning Sarasota Counseling and Psychotherapy Center Nokomis, Florida 33581 Family Education and Learning Manatee Community College Nokomis, Florida 33581 Family Education and Learning Manatee Community College Parent Resource Program Bradenton, Florida 33507 Optimal Development in the Home Environmental Manatee Association on Children Under Six Bradenton, Florida Building Blocks and Development Teacher Education Center, Sarasota County Sarasota, Florida 33577 A series of seven workshops on Teacher/Parent and Teacher/Student Conferences. Southeast Conference, The Girls Club of America Sarasota, Florida 33577 Discipline and Logic Manatee County School District Bradenton, Florida 33507 Diagnostic/Prescriptive Approach to Classroom Management Teacher Education Center, Sarasota County Sarasota, Florida 33577 Kindergarten: Developmental Objectives, Staff Planning and Organization

Workshops (continued): March, 1983 February, 1983 September, 1982 May, 1982 April 23, 1982 March 5, 1982 February 25, 1982 Englewood Elementary School Sarasota, Florida 33577 Dreikurs Management Sarasota Incarnation Grammar School Sarasota, Florida 33577 How to Speak to Your Child and Structure the Cognitive and Affective Environment at Home Sarasota Association on Children Under Six Sarasota, Florida 33577 Blocks as a Learning Tool Teacher Education Center, Sarasota County Sarasota, Florida 33577 Kindergarten-5 th Grade: An Effective Use of The First Week of School Teacher Education Center, Hardee County Sebring, Florida 33821 Creativity: How it Can Be Used to Enhance the Academics (K-3) Teacher Education Center, Hardee County Okeechobee, Florida 33821 Creativity: How it Can Be Used to Enhance the Academics (K-3) Teacher Education Center, Polk County Wachula, Florida 33890 Creativity: How it Can Be Used to Enhance the Academics (K-3) May5 to Gadsen County and Leon County Title XX May 28, 1981 Tallahassee, Florida 32306 Presentation of a series of twelve workshops for Florida title XX Directors and Day Care Workers Which entailed the following: Planning, Scheduling Activities, Behavior Management and Building Blocks as an art catalyst..

Workshops (continued): August, 1980 May, 1980 Teacher Education Project Tallahassee, Florida 32306 Practical Applications of Piaget s Developmental Theory for Public School Teachers Teacher Education Project Tallahassee, Florida 32306 Trends and issues of Environmental Education Publications: In Referred Journals: Gelfer, J.I, Krasch, D.J., & O Hara, K. (2015). An alternative graduate teacher inclusive preparation programs in early childhood education: A collaboration model. Early Child Development and Care, 185(3), 427-437. Gelfer, J.I., O Hara, K., Krasch, D.J., & Nguyen, N. (2015). An effective way to assess teacher performance and enhance learning. Early Child Development and Care. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2015.1005614 Nguyen, N. Whitby,P., Gelfer, J.I. & Leytham, P. (2015). Reading comprehension and autism in the primary general education classroom. Reading Teacher, O(0), 1-6. Nguyen, N. Lyons, C., Gelfer, J.I. Leytham, P. O Hara, K. & Krasch, D.J., (2015) Modeling and bibliotherapy as tools to enhance pro-social interactions during english language arts lessons with first graders. Early Child Development and Care. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2015.1053476 Xu, Y.,Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. & Sileo (2008). Effects of peer tutoring on young children s social interactions. Early Child Development and Care. 177(3), 35-34. Xu, Y. Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (2005). Using peer tutoring to increase social interactions in early schooling. TESOL Quarterly, 39 (1), 83-106. Lau, C., Higgins, K., Gelfer, J. I., Hong, E., & Millers, S. (2005). The effects of teacher Facilitation on the social interactions of young children during computer activities, Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 25(4), 208-217.

In Referred Journals (continued): Skylar, A.S., Higgins, K., Boone, R., Jones, P., Pierce, T., & Gelfer, J.I. (2005). Distance Education: An exploration of alternative methods and types of instructional media in teacher education. Journal of Special Education Technology, 20(3), 25-33. Gelfer, J.I. Xu, Y. & Perkins, P.G. (2004). Developing portfolios to evaluate teacher Performance in early childhood education, Early Childhood Education Journal, 32(2), 127-132. Xu, Y., Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (2004). An effective way to assess teacher performance and enhance learning. Childhood Education, 80(4), 198-201. Xu, Y., Gelfer, J.I. & Filler, J(2003). An alternative undergraduate teacher preparation program in early childhood education. Early Development and Care,173(2), Gelfer, J.I., Higgins, K., & Perkins, P.G. (2001), Literacy education and families: A program and its progress. Early Development and Care, 67, 39-50. Gelfer, J.I., Filler, J., & Perkins, P.G. (1999). The development of a bachelors degree program in early childhood education. Early Childhood Development and Care, 58, 29-37 Perkins, P.G., & Gelfer, J.I. (1998). Producing teacher/staff portfolios: A method for effective evaluation. Catalyst for Change. Gelfer, J.I., & Perkins, P.G. (1998). Portfolios: Focus on young children. Teaching Exceptional Education, 31(20, 44-47 Gelfer, J.I. & Filler, J. (1997). Developing teacher portfolios Early Child Development _ and Care, 139, 107-118 Gelfer, J.I., Jones, W.P. & Perkins, P.G. (1996). Assessing first grade school readiness: Status and feasibility. Teacher Education and Practice, 12(2), 97-107. Gelfer, J.I., & Perkins, P.G. (1996). A model for portfolio assessment in early childhood education programs. Early Childhood Education Journal Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1995). Portfolio assessment in an elementary school: A model to facilitate preparation. International Journal of Adolescents and Youth, 5, 251-261.

In Referred Journals (continued): Gelfer, J.I. & McCarthy, J. (1994). Planning the transition process: A model for teachers of preschoolers who will be entering kindergarten. Early Child Development and Care, 93 65-70. Perkins, P.G. & Gelfer, J.I. (1994). Elementary to middle school: Planning for transition. The Clearing House, 68(3), 171-174. Gelfer, J.I. (1994). Implementing students portfolios in early childhood programs. Early Child Development and Care, 97. Perkins, P.G. & Gelfer, J.I. (1993). Assessing staff performance in early childhood programs. Early Child Development and Care, 93, 65-70. Perkins, P.G. & Gelfer, J.I. (1993). Portfolio assessment of teachers: A reflective view. The Clearing House 66(4), 235-237. Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1992). Constructing student portfolios for young children: A process and product that fosters communication. Day Care and Early Education, 20(2), 9-13. Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1992). Guidelines for a creative dramatics program. Day Care and Early Education, 20(1), 30-32. Gelfer, J.I. (1991). Building partnerships: Enhancing teacher parent communications. Childhood Education, 67, 164-167. Gelfer, J.I. (1990). An early education Pilot using a developmentally appropriate practice for children with language and learning problems: The guidelines for early learning (GEL0 program. Early Education and Development, 1(6), 458-464. Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1990). Discovering and learning art with blocks. Day Care_and Early Education, 17(4), 21-24. Gelfer, J.I. (1989). An early intervention program for children with physical and developmental disabilities. Early Childhood Development and Care. Gelfer, J.I. (1988). Meaningful assessment activities. Day Care and Early Education, 16(1), 6-9.

Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1988). Using blocks to teach art concepts: A new look at an old friend. Early Childhood Development and Care, 3091), 59-69. Vita Jeffrey Ian Gelfer In Referred Journals (continued): Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1987). Effective communications with parents: A process for parent/teacher conferences. Childhood Education, 64(1), 19-22. Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1987). Young children s acquisition of selected art concepts using the medium of blocks with teacher guidance. Early Child Development and_care, 27(1), 19-30 Books: Searfoss, L., Bean, T. & Gelfer, J.I. (1998). Developing literacy naturally. Dubuque, 1A: Kendall Hunt. Other Professional Publications: Gelfer, J.I. (2014). Teacher portfolios: An effective way to assess teacher performance and enhancing learning, Conference Proceedings for the Building Bridges Conference. Sydney, Australia Gelfer, J.I. & Lyons, C. (2014). Producing teacher portfolios for special education: A method for effective evaluation. Conference Proceedings for the 2014 AASE National Conference, Sydney, Australia Filler, J., Gelfer, J.I.; Lyons, K.; & Lau, C. (1999). Portfolio Assessment of friendship patterns among preschool age children with mental retardation and their typically developing peers. AAMR Abstracts of Proceedings, p.93 Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins. P.G. (1999). What is a family? UNLV College of Education_ Multicultural and Diversity Newsletter. Higgins, K., Gelfer, J.I., & Bryant, S. (December, 1998). Project LEAF: Literacy Education and Families---6 month report. Nevada State Department of Education, Even Start Program Higgins, K., Gelfer, J & Bryant, S. (June, 1998). Project LEAF: Literacy Education and Families------6 month report Nevada State Department of Education, Even Start Program Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1995). School readiness survey. Nevada Department of_ Education: Planning, Research and Evaluation

Other Professional Publications (continued): Perkins, P.G. & Gelfer, J.I. (1993). Portfolio assessment of teachers in Professional Portfolios: A Collection of Articles, (1996). 57-63. IRI/Skylight Publishing Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1992). Effective communications with parents: A process of parent and parent/teacher conferences (reprint) Selected Readings in Curriculum, Educational Systems Associates Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1992). Developing student portfolios for young children: A grading, marking and reporting alternative that fosters communication with families. ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education, PS-019-786 Gelfer, J.I. (1991). Planning for learning: Benchmarks for developmentally appropriateness, Clark County School District K-5 Curriculum Essentials Framework Gelfer, J.I. (1990). Developmentally appropriate curriculum implementation, Clark County School District K-5 Curriculum Essentials Framework Gelfer, J.I. (1987). Hale-Benson, J.E. (1986). Black Children: Their roots, culture and_ learning styles. (2 nd edition) A book review for Early Child Development and Care, 28 Gelfer, J.I. (1984). An early childhood education philosophy for the Sarasota county school district curriculum guide. Sarasota County School District Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1983). Guidelines for early learning: A book examining the development of a Gesell type day care center/preschool. (unpublished) Professional Papers: Gelfer, J.I. (2014). Teacher portfolios: An effective way to assess teacher performance and enhancing learning, Building Bridges Conference. Sydney, Australia Gelfer, J.I. & Lyons, C. (2014). Producing teacher portfolios for special education: A method for effective evaluation. 2014 AASE National Conference, Sydney, Australia Gelfer, J.I., Lyons, C. & Filler, J. (2014). Teaching portfolios: An effective way to assess teacher performance and enhance learning ADHD. 2014 Young Child Expo Conference, NY. NY.

Professional Papers (continued): Lyons, C. & Gelfer, J.I. (2013). Strategies to promote play for young children with special needs in early childhood: Access, participation and supports. 2013 Young Child Expo Conference, NY. NY Gelfer, J.I. (2013). Summary report: Upgrading UNLV s inclusive early childhood undergraduate program. Monarch Center Final Conference, Chicago, IL Gelfer, J.I. (2012). Teacher portfolios: An effective way to assess teacher performance and enhance learning. Paper presented at the 39 th Annual Head Start Conference, Nashville, Tennessee Tannock, M., Gelfer, J.I., & Lyons, C., (2011). An investigation of young children s rough and tumble play. Paper presented at 2011 Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Annual conference. New Orleans, Louisiana Gelfer, J.I. (2011). An alternative undergraduate preparation program in early childhood education. Paper presented at the 3 rd Paris International Conference on Education Economy & Society, Paris France Gelfer, J.I. (2010). Alternative and traditional undergraduate programs in the state of Nevada. Paper presented at the Nevada Association for the Education of young children (NevAEYC) Early Childhood Conference, Las Vegas, NV Sipp.R. & Gelfer, J.I. (2010). Understanding the EIS approach to learning: The effects of training and consultation of increasing teacher-child interactions as measured by the classroom assessment scoring system, 37 th Annual Head Start Conference & Meeting, Dallas, TX Gelfer, J.I., (2009). Assessment kindergarten readiness in the child with special needs. Young Children with Special Needs: Addressing Issues in early development: Birth to Five Years, Contemporary Forums, Las Vegas, Nevada Xu, Y., Obrien, E., Lee, K., & Gelfer, J. (2009). A descriptive analysis of evaluation methods for assessing preschool-age English language learners. Paper presented at 2009 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Annual Conference, Seattle, WA Xu, Y., Gelfer, J., Reed-Victor, E. (2009). The effects of empowering primary caregivers in assessment on parent-child interaction and children s development outcomes. Paper presented at 2009 Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.

Professional Papers (continued): Gelfer, J.I. (2008). Using portfolios to evaluate an early childhood undergraduate program. Paper presented at the Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children (NevAEYC) Early Childhood Conference, Las Vegas, NV Xu, Y., Lee, KH., & Gelfer, J.I. (2007). Using double ABCX model to collaborate with culturally diverse families. Council for Exceptional Education 2007 Annual Conference, Louisville, Kentucky Filler, J., & Gelfer, J.I. (2007). Supporting family participation in the planning for inclusion of young children with intellectual disabilities in regular education. American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Atlanta, GA Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P. G. (2006). An inclusive early childhood education Masters degree program: An alternative model. YAI National Institute for People with Disabilities. NY. NY. Gelfer, J.I. (2006). Alternative early childhood undergraduate programs. Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children, Las Vegas, Nevada Gelfer, J.I., Xu, Y., & Perkins, P.G. (2005). Developing communication Strategies for teaching children who are English language learners. ACEI Conference, Washington, D.C. Filler, J., & Gelfer, J.I. (2005). Functional assessment of young children: Determining What to teach, where to start and what strategies to us. The National Conference Addressing Issues in Early Development: Birth to five Years; Las Vegas, Nevada Xu, Y., Filler, J., Gelfer, J.I. & Hyatt, K. (2005). Adaptations and accommodations for Young children with severe disabilities in inclusive settings. TASH Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Gelfer, J.I. Filler, J. & Perkins, P.G. (2004). An alternative undergraduate teacher preparation program in early childhood education. 2004 TED Conference, Albuquerque, NM Xu, Y., Gelfer, J.I., Perkins, P.G., & Lyons, C. (2004). Using peer tutoring for social interactions of children with diverse backgrounds. ACEI 2004 Annual Conference And Exhibition, New Orleans, LA

Professional Papers (continued): Xu, Y., Perkins, P.G., &Gelfer, J.I. (2004). Developmental outcomes of low-birth-weight children and early intervention. Council of Exceptional Education 2004 Annual Xu, Y., Perkins, P.G., &Gelfer, J.I. (2004). Developmental outcomes of low-birth-weight children and early intervention. Council of Exceptional Education 2004 Annual Convention and Expo, New Orleans, LA Xu, Y., Gelfer, J.I., Perkins, P.G, & Chia, L.G.N. (2004). Comparing American and Chinese primary caregivers interaction with preschoolers during transition time. DEC 2004: The 20 th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families, Chicago, IL Xu, Y., Gelfer, J.I. Perkins, P.G., & Hunter D. (2003. Social interaction behaviors of English language learners and peer-mediated instruction. Teacher Education Division (TED) 26 th Annual Conference, Biloxi Mississippi Xu, Y., Gelfer, J.I., Filler, J., Perkins, P.G., & Lyons, C. (2003). Classwide peer tutoring and social interactions of children with limited English proficiency. The 19 th Annual DEC Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their families, Washington, DC. Gelfer, J.I., Xu, Y., & Filler, J. (2003). A collaborative effort in developing and alternative teacher education program. ACEI 2003 Annual International Conference & Exhibition, Phoenix, Arizona Gelfer, J.I. Xu, Y., & Filler, J. (2002). An alternative undergraduate teacher training program in early childhood education. Council for Exceptional Children, Teacher Education Division Annual Conference(TED), Savanna Georgia Lyons. C., Gelfer, J.I., Filler, J., & Perkins, P. (2002). Social interactions in the inclusive early childhood classroom. Region 1X Head Start Association 19 th Annual Training Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada Lyons, K., Gelfer, J.I. & Filler, J. (2002). The development of a bachelors degree. ACEI International Annual Study Conference, San Diego, CA Lyons, K, Gelfer, J.I. & Filler, J. & Hyatt, K. (2001). Facilitating social interactions: A new design for early childhood. Annual Meeting of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, Anaheim, CA

Professional Papers (continued): Gelfer, J.I. (2001). The development of an inclusive childhood education bachelor s degree and a license for teachers of birth to 8-year-old children in the university and state system. ACEI International Annual Study Conference, Toronto, Canada Perkins, P.G., Putney, K., & Gelfer, J.I. (2000). Living evaluation: A student generated model for increasing evaluation capacity. Annual American Evaluation Association_ Conference, Hawaii Filler, J.; Gelfer, J.I.; Lyons, K., & Lau, C. (1999). Portfolio assessment of friendship patterns among preschool age children with mental retardation and their typically developing peers. 123 AAMR Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana Stauser, S., Higgins, K., Sloan, D. & Gelfer, J.I. (1999). Literacy characteristics of families with limited English proficiency: Implications for school psychologists. Nevada Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1998). A model plan for portfolio assessment disseminated in an early childhood education ACEI International Annual Study Conference, Tampa, Florida Filler, J., Gelfer, J.I., Perkins, P.G., Lyons, Butz, J. & Lau, C. (1998). Using portfolio assessment as a means for supporting and facilitating friendships among children with and without disabilities. National Association for the Education of Young_ Children Annual Conference (NAEYC), Toronto, Canada Filler, J. Butz, J., Lyons, C., Gelfer, J.I., & Lau, C. (1998). Supporting young children with disabilities in community based programs. Annual Meeting of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH), Seattle, Washington Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1998). Alternative assessments: Nevada Community_ Inclusion Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada Perkins, P.G. & Gelfer, J.I. (1997). Collaborative evaluation in teacher education. 1997 Annual American Evaluation Association Conference, San Diego, CA Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1997). Preparing teacher educators to use portfolios as an assessment procedure. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Educationa Phoenix, Arizona Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1997). A model for portfolio assessment disseminated

in an early childhood inclusion classroom. ACEI International Study Conference, Portland, Oregon Vita Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Professional Papers (continued): Gelfer, J.I.; Perkins, P.G.; & Filler, J. (1997). Portfolio assessment in early childhood education programs. Reno Association for the Education of Young Children, Reno, Nevada Gelfer, J.I. & Filler, J. (1996). A model for portfolio assessment in inclusion programs. 1996 Annual Evaluation Association Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia Perkins, P.G., Gelfer, J.I. & Jones, W.P. (1996). Feasibility of a state wide school readiness evaluation. Annual American Evaluation Association Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia Gelfer, J.I. & Filler, J. (1996). A model for portfolio assessment in inclusion programs. NCTE Annual Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1996). The portfolio assessment project: A model to facilitate preparation for an elementary school. ACEI International Annual Study Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1995). The evolution of the UNLV infant/toddler center: A collaborative effort. National Coalition for Campus Child Care Inc. 1995 Conference, Phoenix, Arizona Gelfer, J.I. & Filler, J. (1995). Multi-disciplinary performance-based assessment in inclusive early childhood education settings. The International Evaluation Association Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada Perkins, P.G. & Gelfer, J.I. (1995). Teaching of evaluation. The International Evaluation Association Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada Jones, P.W., Crown, K., Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1995). Assessing school readiness Nevada: Are we ready? Nevada State Conference of the Young Child, Reno, Nevada Perkins, P.G. & Gelfer, J.I. (1994). Portfolios for learning and beyond. National Council Of Teachers Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1994). Project partnership: Implementing student portfolios in a non-graded public school. Association for Childhood Education International_ Annual Conference (ACEI), New Orleans, Louisiana Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins P.G. (1993). Developing student portfolios: Meeting the diverse

needs of learners and teachers. Association of Teacher Educators 73 rd Annual_ Meeting, Los Angeles, California Vita Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Professional Papers (continued): Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1993). Using creative drama to enhance young students critical thinking skills. Association for Childhood Education International Annual Conference (ACEI), Phoenix, Arizona Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1993). Constructing portfolios for young children, _ Restructuring: Assessment Implications, The Fourth Annual Restructuring Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada Gelfer, J.I. (1993). Student portfolios: A process and product that enhances critical thinking, First Intermountain Critical Thinking Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada Gelfer, J.I. (1992). Pre-service teachers: Developing student portfolios for the school aged child as an alternative assessment approach. The American Evaluation_ Association s Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington Gelfer, J.I. (1992). Student portfolios for young children: An avenue for developing critical thinking. The Twelfth Annual International Conference on Critical Thinking And Educational Reform, Sonoma, California Gelfer, J.I. (1992). Constructing students portfolios for young children: A process and product that enhances teacher-parent communication, Association for Childhood_ Education International Annual Conference (ACEI), Chicago, IL Gelfer, J.I. (1991). Enhancing teacher-parent communications: Building partnerships, National Coalition for Campus Child Care ( NCCCC), Minneapolis, Minnesota Ohlhausen, MM., Farris, R., Bachekor, M. Haly, E., & Gelfer, J.I. (1991). Symposium: Alternative assessment in literacy learning classrooms; Empowerment, support and collaboration intended for teacher educators, administrators and classroom teachers Grades 1-12. International Reading Association, Las Vegas, Nevada Gelfer, J.I. (1991). Integrating handicapped and non-handicapped young children (4-6 years) using developmentally appropriate practices. Association for Childhood Education International Annual Conference (ACEI), San Diego, California Gelfer, J.I. (1991). Constructing student portfolios, Northern Nevada Early Childhood Educators Conference, Reno, Nevada Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1989). An early intervention program for children with physical and developmental disabilities: a Therapeutic/developmental educational

collaboration model. Annual Conference of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Atlanta, Georgia Vita Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Professional Papers (continued): Gelfer, J.I. (1988). Assessment: Development and learning. Association for Childhood Education International Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah Grants: Gelfer, J.I. (2014). Acelero Head Start diverse Teacher Training. Acelero Learning Las Vegas, Nevada, (funded 56,000) Gelfer, J.I. (2012). Acelero Head Start diverse Teacher Training. Acelero Learning Las Vegas, Nevada, Fall 2012-2014 (funded 115,000) Lyons, C., Tannock, M. & Gelfer, J.I. (2008). Acelero Head Start Teacher Training Preparation, Las Vegas Nevada. Acelero Learning Las Vegas, Nevada, Fall 2008-2013 (funded 261,210) Pierce, T. & Gelfer, J.I. (2006). Collaborating UNLV with the Child Care Assistance Division of the State of Nevada. Fall 2006 Fall 2010, Las Vegas Nevada ($26,247,761) Campbell, P. & Gelfer, J.I (2003). Family resource center: A lending library. Project Thread, UNLV, Las Vegas, Nevada ($5,000) Campbell, P., Gelfer, J.I. & Sileo, N. (2003). Creating electronic portfolios in early childhood education (ECE) and the generalist teacher education program. Project Thread. UNLV, Las Vegas, Nevada ($5,000) Higgins, K., Gelfer, J.I. & Bryant, S. (1999). Family literacy: Project LEAF ( literacy, education and Family). Even Start, Carson City, Nevada ($75,000) Higgins, K., Gelfer, J.I., & Bryant, S. (1998). Family literacy: Project LEAF (Literacy, education and Family). Even Start: Carson City, Nevada ($253,000). Filler, J., Gelfer, J.I. & Lyons, K. (1998). Family to Family Connections., Carson City, Nevada ($346, 521) Van Vactor, J., Gelfer, J.I., & Filler, J. (1991). UNLV preschool playground for typical and atypical development children. UNLV Funding, Las Vegas, Nevada ($62,000).

Grants ------- (Continued): Gelfer, J.I. (1989). Development of Easter Seal Society of SW Florida s language and learning disabilities pre-k & kindergarten program. Frank Stanley Beveridge Foundations, Winchester, Massachusetts ($25,000). Gelfer, J.I.. (1988). Education and therapeutic services for handicapped children (birth-3). Sarasota County School District, Sarasota, Florida ($23,000). Gelfer, J.I. (1988). Education and rehabilitation services for the children of the Easter Seal Society of SW Florida. Health Rehabilitation Services of the State of Florida, Tampa, Florida ($30,000). Gelfer, J.I. (1987). Education and rehabilitation services for the children of the Easter Seal Society of SW Florida. Health Rehabilitation Services of the State of Florida, Tampa, Florida ($25,000). Committees-International and State: Advisory Member, Project T E A C H Reno, Nevada (2012 to present) Advisory Member, State of Nevada Literacy Team Carson, City, Nevada (2010 to present) Advisory Member, Early Childhood State Licensure Task Force Carson City, Nevada, (1998 to present) NCATE Folio Reviewer (Elementary Education), Association Childhood Education International, (1991 to present) Advisory Member, Child Development Block Grant for the state of Nevada, Carson City, Nevada, (1991 to present) Personnel Development Subcommittee; Department of Human Resources, Sparks Nevada, (1990 to present) Program Development Committee Member: Association Childhood Education International, (1990 to present) Advisory Member, Early Childhood Task Force, State of Nevada Department of Education, Carson City, Nevada, (1989 to present)

Vita-Jeffrey I. Gelfer Committees-International and State (continued): Advisory Member, A.B. 964 Task Force Nevada Department of Education, Carson City, Nevada, (1989 to present) Advisory Member, Community College of Southern Nevada s Child Development Center, (1989 to present) Advisory Member, Nevada Association for Handicapped Children, (1990 to present) Advisory Member, The Child Development Join Technical Skills Committee Clark County School District (CCSD) (1990 to present University Committees: Member: UNLV Faculty Senate (1998 to 2014) Member: University Program Review (2014-present) Member: University Admissions (2014-present) Member: NCAA Sub-equity Committee (1997-98) Chair: Faculty Grievance Committee (1996) Member: Faculty Grievance Committee (1997) Member: Curriculum Committee (1996-97) Member: UNLV Faculty Senate (1994-97) College Committees: Member: TELPHE Committee (2012-present) Member: NCATE Steering Committee (1997-1998) Member: Deans Advisory Committee (1998-present) Member: Language and Literacy (C&I) (1989-present) Member: Long Range Planning Committee for the CSUN/COE Preschool (1989-present) Member: Curriculum Committee (1995-96) (2012-present) Member: UNLV/CSUN Preschool Advisory Board (1989-present) Member: UNLV/COE/CSUN Task Force Committee (1993-97) Member: PT Committee (1996) (2001-present) Chair: PT Committee (2012-2013) Member: Dean s Search Committee (1997) Member: COED UNLV/CCSD Consortium on Educational Development (1997)

Department Committees: Coordinator: Elementary Education Program (1993-Spring, 1997) Coordinator: Early Childhood Education Programs Committee 2000-present) Member: Special Education Doctoral Program Committee (1998-present) Chair: Search Committee for ECE faculty position (1997) Member: Elementary Education Interest Group (1989-spring, 97) Member: ICS Issues Committee (1992-96) Member: Language and Literacy Committee (1989-present) Member: ICS Retention, Tenure and Promotion Committee (1992-96) Chair: ICS Retention, Tenure and Promotion Committee (1995) Chair: Search Committee for ECE Faculty Position (1995) Member: Teacher Development (1993-Spring, 97) Chair: Search Committee for Elementary Science Position (1996) Member: ICS Ed.D. Foundations Course Planning Committee (1995) Member: ICS Doctoral Admissions Committee (1995) Professional Memberships: Association Childhood Education International (ACEI) National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC/DEC) National Coalition for Campus Child Care (NCCCC) Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) International Reading Association (IRA) American Evaluation Association (EAE) American Educational Research Association (AERA) Phi Delta Kappa The Day Care and Child Development Council of American, Inc. Editorial Boards: Early Childhood Education Journal Board of Directors: Nevada Easter Seal Society