VITA Angela L. Dalhoe EDUCATION 2008 Ph.D., Michigan State University Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education Recipient of the Disability and Diversity in Urban Education Fellowship Graduated with Honors Emphasis in Learning Disabilities & Cognitive Impairments, Access to General Education Curriculum, Inclusionary Practices, and Alternate Assessments 2002 Area Representative, Technology for Educational Achievement Leadership Team Cooperative Educational Service Agency #12, Ashland, WI Representative for Hayward School District Emphasis in District Professional Development; Utilization of Technology in the Classroom 1999 M.S., University of Wisconsin Stout Education with Special Education Certification; Cognitive Disabilities Graduated with Honors Graduate Assistantship in Multicultural Education 1996 B.A., University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Major in Biology / Minor in Psychology PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES Current Professional Position University of WI Eau Claire, Associate Professor Department of Special Education, Eau Claire, WI (2008 to Present) 2010 Supervisor, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire LEAP Clinic, Eau Claire, WI 2009 Supervisor, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire LEAP Clinic, Eau Claire, WI 2008-2010 Consultant, Alternate Assessments for Students with Disabilities, Questar Assessment Beck Evaluation and Testing Associates Inc., Brewster, NY 2008 Teaching Assistant/Instructor, Teaching Special Education Youth in General Education [Interactive-Online Masters Course] (CEP 840), Michigan State University, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, East Lansing, MI Dalhoe Page 1
2007 Teaching Assistant/Instructor, Models of Special Education Administration and Services [Special Education Law] (CEP 451), Michigan State University, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, East Lansing, MI 2006-2010 Consultant, Michigan Department of Education Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability Assessment for Students with Disabilities Program, Lansing, MI 2005-2007 Teaching Assistant/Instructor, Diverse Learners in a Multicultural Perspective [Introduction to Special Education] (CEP 240), Michigan State University, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, East Lansing, MI 2001-2004 Special Education Instructor, Hayward Middle School, Hayward, WI Mild/Moderate/Severe Cognitive Impairments 2000-2001 Lead Special Education Instructor, Cross-Categorical Program Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe [Tribal] Middle School, Hayward, WI Learning Disabilities, Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities, and Cognitive Impairments 1999-2000 Special Education Instructor, Irondale High School, New Brighton, MN Mild/Moderate/Severe Cognitive Impairments and Autism 1999-2000 Homebound Tutoring, Mounds View School District 621 and the Department of Social Services, Mounds View, MN Special and General Education Tutoring UNIVERSITY TEACHING Courses Taught at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Fall Spring Summer/Winterim SPED 200 Introduction to SPED 335 LEAP Clinic Diverse Learners (Summer 2009 & 2010) (2009 2015) SPED 200 Introduction to Diverse Learners (2008 2014) SPED 300 Inclusive Practices for Secondary Educators (2009 2014) SPED 331 Special Education Procedures and General Methods (2008 2014) SPED 416 Career Education and Transition (2008 2014) SPED 300 Inclusive Practices for Secondary Educators (2009 2015) SPED 331 Special Education Procedures and General Methods (2009 2015) SPED 331 Hybrid (2013) SPED 416 Career Education and Transition (2009 2015) SPED 200 Introduction to Diverse Learners (Winterim 2010) (Summer Online 2013-2015) SPED 300 Inclusive Practices for Secondary Educators (Summer 2011-2013) SPED 331 Special Education Procedures and General Methods (Summer 2011) Dalhoe Page 2
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS 1999 Graduate Assistant, Multicultural Education Cross Cultural Field Experience, Securing diverse community placements for students in the Teacher Education Program to gain experience working in multicultural environments. University of Wisconsin Stout, Department of Special Education, Menomonie, WI CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Dalhoe, A.L. (2014, April). Using Journaling to Increase Disability Awareness for Pre-Service Teachers. Poster Presentation at the University of Wisconsin System OPID Spring Conference, Green Lake, WI. Dalhoe, A.L. (2014, February). College Life: What Should I Expect? Presented at the Wisconsin Transition Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI Dalhoe, A.L. (2014, February). Self-Determination: Skills that Build Success. Presented at the Wisconsin Transition Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI Dalhoe, A.L., & Battalio, R. (2013, September). Demystifying Reinforcement and Punishment: Additional Support for Future General Education Teachers. Presented at the Council for Children with Behavior Disorders International Conference, Chicago, IL Dalhoe, A.L. (2013, March). College Life: What Should I Expect? Presented at the 4 th Annual Youth Transition Conference University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Continuing Education, Eau Claire, WI Dalhoe, A.L. (2013, February). College Life: What Should I Expect? Presented at the Wisconsin Transition Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI Dalhoe, A.L. (2013, February). Self-Determination: Skills that Build Success. Presented at the Wisconsin Transition Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI Dalhoe, A.L., & Battalio, R. (2011, November). Supporting the Future: Mentoring First Year Special Education Teachers as a Method to Sustain Qualified and Effective Practitioners. Presented at the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children 34 th Annual Conference, Austin, TX Battalio, R., & Dalhoe, A.L. (2011, September). Walking a Fine Line: How High School Teachers Intervene with Behavioral Issues. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders, New Orleans, LA Dalhoe, A.L. (2011, May). Pre-Service and Practicing Special Education Teachers Perceptions Regarding the Instruction and Implementation of Self-Determination Skills for Students with Disabilities. Presented at the YAI International Conference, New York, NY Dalhoe Page 3
Dalhoe, A.L. (2010, August). Examining the Importance of Self-Determination Skills for the Successful Transition of Students with Disabilities. Presented at the Annual CD Conference: Improving Outcomes for Students with CD, Madison, WI Dalhoe, A.L. (2008, December). A Process Evaluation Study of the Michigan Alternate Assessment Program. Poster Presentation at the TASH International Conference, Nashville, TN Dalhoe, A. L. (2007, November). Increasing Reliability in Alternate Assessment Administration and Alternate Assessments in English Language Arts. Presented at the Michigan Department of Education Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability Fall Conferences: Battle Creek, Marquette, Thompsonville, Sterling Heights, Lansing, and Novi, MI Dutcher, P., Dean, V., & Dalhoe, A. L. (2007, November). New Developments in Alternate Assessments for Students with Disabilities. Presented at the Annual Persons with Other Health Impairments/Severe Multiple Impairments (POHI/SXI) Conference, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI Dalhoe, A. L. (2006, December). Building a Comprehensive Coordinated Assessment: The Role of Primary and Shadow Assessment Administrators. Presented at the Michigan Department of Education Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability Fall Conference, Novi, MI Dalhoe, A. L. (2006, November). Building a Comprehensive Coordinated Assessment: Scoring Rubrics for Alternate Assessments. Presented at the Michigan Department of Education Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability Fall Conference, Grayling, MI Dalhoe, A. L., & Peters, S. J. (2006, May). Negotiating the Tension Between IDEA & NCLB: A Disability Studies Perspective Reculturing Verses Restructuring: Piecing Together NCLB for Effective Change in Special Education. Presented at the Annual National Conference on Disability Studies in Education: Negotiating Tensions and Integrating Research, Policy, and Practice, East Lansing, MI Bouck, E., Courtad, C., Dalhoe, A., Jocks-Meier, B., & Tian, J. (2006, April). Web-Based Resources for Teacher Education Students. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention and Expo, Salt Lake City, UT INVITED PRESENTATIONS Dalhoe, A.L. (2015, May). Self Determination: Skills that Build Success. Presented at the University of Wisconsin River Falls William G. Larsen Lecture Series, River Falls, WI. Dalhoe Page 4
Dalhoe, A.L. (2014, March). Using Journaling to Increase Disability Awareness for Pre-Service Teachers. Presented at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Forum Spring Series, Eau Claire, WI. Dalhoe, A.L. (2013, April). Learning Strategies. Presented at Blugold Beginnings. University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI Dalhoe, A.L. (2012, April). Learning Strategies. Presented at Blugold Beginnings. University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI Battalio, R., & Dalhoe, A.L. (2011, October). Trapping Good Behavior and Avoiding Troubling Behavior. Presented at the Blugold Beginnings Mentor Training, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI Dalhoe, A.L. (2010, April). Major Meet and Greet: Special Education. Presented for Students on a Path (SOAP), University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI Dalhoe, A. L. (2009, February). Strategies and Tools for Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners. Presented at the SWEA Seminar, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI Dalhoe, A. L. (2007, July). Including Students with Disabilities in Statewide Assessment Programs. Presented at the Marion D. Crouse Instructional Center, Genesee Intermediate School District, Flushing, MI Dalhoe, A. L. (2006, November). Addressing Issues of Inclusion and Modifications for Students with Disabilities. Presented at the MSU Teacher Intern Special Education Conference, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Dalhoe, A. L. (2006, March). Students with Cognitive Impairments Understanding the Label, Making Modifications & Accommodations, and Team Work. Presented to MSU Teacher Interns [TE 501/502], Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Dalhoe, A. L. (2005, February). Understanding Cognitive Impairments. Presented to Diverse Learners in a Multicultural Perspective Multi Section Symposium [CEP 240], Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Dalhoe, A. L. (2004, November). Adapting Curriculum for Diverse Learners. Presented at the MSU Teacher Intern Special Education Conference, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI PUBLICATIONS Conderman, G., Morin, J. & Dalhoe, A. L. (2014). Refine your skills in reflection. Kappa Delta Pi: Teacher Advocate, Spring, 14-15. Dalhoe Page 5
Battalio, R., Dalhoe, A. L., & Shirer, D. (2013). Walking the fine line: How high school teachers manage behavioral issues. The Clearing House, 86, 190-194. Conderman, G., Dalhoe, A. L., & Johnston-Rodriguez, S. (2013). Promoting metacognition in transition planning. LD Forum, April, 2-5. Dalhoe, A.L. (In progress Submitted to Faculty Forum). Dealing with dispositional issues in the college classroom: Reflecting on challenging situations. Dalhoe, A.L. (2012). Praise, the all day energizer. Teaching for Success e-library of Teaching Improvement Resources. Success Tip # 36 August 12, 2012. Dalhoe, A.L. (2011). Those who can, teach. ASCD Express. Volume 7. Issue 8 http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol7/708-dalhoe.aspx. Dalhoe, A.L., & Battalio, R. (In Progress Submitted to Intervention in School and Clinic). How important are self-determination skills for students with disabilities?: Examining the differing views between practicing and pre-service teachers. DISSERTATION Dalhoe, A. L. (2008). The Michigan MI-Access Alternate Assessment Program: Process Evaluation of a State Alternate Assessment System. Unpublished Dissertation, Michigan State University THESIS Dalhoe, A. L. (1999). School Counselors Perceptions of Current Violence Intervention and Prevention Programs. Unpublished Masters Thesis, University of Wisconsin Stout RESEARCH ACTIVITIES 2012-2013 Teaching Fellow Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars Program. Office of Professional and Instructional Development. University of Wisconsin System 2010-2011 Co-Director/Researcher UWEC Department of Special Education First Year Teacher Mentor Group 2009-2010 Cook, B., Shirer, D., Battalio, R. & Dalhoe, A. (2009). How high school special education teachers implement interventions to address student behavioral challenges. UWEC Faculty/Student Research Grant. Presented at UWEC Research Fair April, 2010 Dalhoe Page 6
2008 Primary Researcher Dissertation, The Michigan MI-Access Alternate Assessment Program: Process Evaluation of a State Alternate Assessment System. Michigan State University 2007-2008 Key Project Personnel for the Michigan Department of Education, General Supervision Enhancement Grant, USDE Office of Special Education Programs, A Comprehensive Model Using Existing General Assessments to Develop Alternate Assessments Based on Modified Achievement Standards with Curricular and Instructional Supports to Improve Student Performance 2007-2008 Key Project Personnel for the Michigan Department of Education and the North Central Regional Resource Center (NCRRC), A State Consortium to Examine the Consequential Validity Of Assessments Based On Alternate Achievement Standards: A Longitudinal Study. Consortium of States: Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania 2006-2007 Primary Researcher Apprenticeship Project, Examining Assessment Coordinators and Administrators Perceptions of Michigan s MI-Access Participation and Supported Independence v1.5 (P/SI v1.5) Mathematics and English Language Arts Pilot Assessment. Michigan State University 2006 Assistant Reviewer, Alignment Analysis of the Functional Independence-English Language Arts Extended Grade Level Content Expectations and Benchmarks with MI-Access Alternate Assessments. Michigan Department of Education Office of Educational Assessment and Accountability Assessment for Students with Disabilities Program 2004 Research Assistant, Michigan State University, Special Education Program; Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, Directed by Dr. Cindy Okolo, Ph.D., Project RISE: Resources in Special Education 2004-2005 Research Assistant, Michigan State University, Special Education Program; Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, Directed by Dr. Cindy Okolo, Ph.D., Project USE-IT: Understanding Special Education in Teacher Education RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS 2005-2006 Research Assistant, Project RISE: Resources in Special Education. A research project focused on infusing special education into the Teacher Education Program at Michigan State University. Research included assisting in the creation of a resource website for teacher interns, developing a survey tool, performing data analysis, and preparing a study report (Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention and Expo, Salt Lake City, UT) Dalhoe Page 7
2004-2005 Research Assistant, Project USE-IT: Understanding Special Education in Teacher Education. A research project focused on infusing special education into the Teacher Education Program at Michigan State University. Research included collecting survey data from teacher interns, preparing a coding system for the results, and analyzing data FELLOWSHIPS Dalhoe, A.L. (2012). Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars Program. Office of Professional and Instructional Development. University of Wisconsin System, University of WI Eau Claire Dalhoe, A. L. (2004). Disability and Diversity in Urban Education Fellowship. Improving Research and Practice for Diverse Students with Disabilities in Urban Schools, Michigan State University HONORS 2010 Student Nominated and Awarded Honorary Membership: UWEC Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society for Freshman 2010 Student Nominated and Awarded Honorary Membership: UWEC Chapter of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society OTHER SERVICES TO THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY 2013-Present Co-Chair, UWEC Department of Special Education Assessment Committee 2013-Present Co-Coordinator, UWEC Department of Special Education Gate 2 Assessment 2013-Present Mentor, UWEC Department of Special Education New Faculty Mentoring 2013-2014 College Coach, UWEC First Year Experience Program 2013-2014 Department Representative, Teacher Education Ad Hoc Placement Committee 2012-Present Chair, UWEC Department of Special Education Admissions Committee 2012-2014 Member, Girl Scouts Inclusion Committee 2011-Present Department Representative, UWEC College of Education Suspension Appeals Committee 2010-2011 Co-Director, UWEC Department of Special Education First Year Teacher Mentor Group Dalhoe Page 8
2010 IHE Representative, CD Program Support Teacher Meetings, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction 2009-2010 College Coach, UWEC First Year Experience Program 2009-2010 Department Representative, College of Education Technology Committee 2009-2010 Co-Instructor, LEAP Clinic, Eau Claire Area School District and UWEC Department of Special Education 2009 Participant, Faculty College University of Wisconsin System Office of Professional and Instructional Development 2009 Text Book Reviewer, Special Education, Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall 2008-2013 Department Representative, Inclusive Excellence Council 2008-Present Department Representative, Teacher Education Strategic Planning Committee (TESPC) 2008-2012 Co-Director, Student Council for Exceptional Children, UWEC Chapter 2008 Participant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Extended Grade Band Standards Development Workshop 2006-2007 Reviewer for Alternate Assessment Data and Scoring Systems, Touchstone Applied Science Associates 2006 Meeting Facilitator, Sensitivity Review Committee Assessment Content Evaluation for English Language Arts, Assessment for Students with Disabilities Program 2006 Meeting Facilitator, Content Advisory Committee Assessment Content Evaluation for English Language Arts and Science, Assessment for Students with Disabilities Program 2006 Student Reviewer, Equity & Excellence in Education 2006 Item Writer, Assessment Plan Writing Team, Assessment for Students with Disabilities Program 2005-2006 Resource Developer, Center for Educational Networking, Resource Guides for Disabilities and Disability Related Areas 2004-2008 Member, Special Education Research Group (SERG), Michigan State University Dalhoe Page 9
2002-2004 TEACH Leadership Team Representative for Hayward School District, Professional Development Training in Technology 2001-2004 Wisconsin Special Olympics, Agency Manager, State Representative for Northern Wisconsin, Area 3-27 1999 Representative and Member, College of Human Development Student Advisory Council, Dean s Recognition for Exceptional Contribution, University of Wisconsin Stout, School of Education PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Council for Exceptional Children - Division on Developmental Disabilities - Teacher Education Division Honorary Membership: UWEC Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society Honorary Membership: UWEC Chapter of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society FIELD RELATED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES Coach/Mentor College Coaching/Blugold Beginnings Program Participant UWEC Safe Space Training Presenter Blugold Beginnings Program Presenter UWEC Phase II Orientation Presenter Blugold Preview Days Committee Member Girl Scouts Inclusion Initiative Participant Relay for Life (UWEC SCEC Team) Agency Manager Special Olympics Agency Coach Special Olympics Make a Wish Foundation Joint Fundraising with Special Olympics Epilepsy Foundation Joint Fundraising with Special Olympics Dalhoe Page 10