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CURRICULUM VITAE 2/15/2018
Dr. Josefina Villamil Tinajero, Professor, College of Education
& Special Assistant to the Vice President for Research, ORSP (2013-Aug 2017)
Director of the Mother-Daughter/Father-Son Program (1986-present)
The University of Texas at El Paso
500 W. University Avenue El Paso, TX 79968 915-747-5552
EDUCATION
TX A&M University/Kingsville EdD, Curriculum & Instruction/Bil Ed 1980
Our Lady of the Lake University Mid-Management/Principalship Certificate 1981
The University of Texas at El Paso M.Ed Supervision and Administration 1976
The University of Texas at El Paso BS Elementary Education/Reading 1973
The University of Texas at El Paso Bilingual Education/ESL Certificate 1974
The University of Texas at le Paso Early Childhood/Kindergarten Certificate 1975
FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS
• Jornada Informativa del IME-Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior, Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores, Mexico, D.F., Summer 2007
• Management and Leadership in Education Institute (MLE), Harvard University, Summer 2004
• W. K. Kellogg Foundation Delegate, NGO Women's '95 Forum, Beijing, China, 1995
• Associate, Goodlad Institute for Educational Inquiry, Center for Educational Renewal, Seattle, Washington, 1994-2012
• Fellow, W.K. Kellogg National Fellowship/Leadership Development Program** 1998-1992
• Thornton Bradshaw Fellow, Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, CA, 1990
• Title VII Doctoral Fellow, TX A&M University/Kingsville, 1978-1981
• Class 10 Leadership El Paso, El Paso, Texas, 1989-1990
**This program enables outstanding American professionals to explore new interdisciplinary pathways, develop a broader knowledge and experience base, and challenge their own perspective on pressing issues of national and international concern. The fellowship allowed me to travel worldly to explore creative solutions to social problems used by other societies and cultures, including Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, Greece, Greenland, Holland, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Spain and U. S.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Sep 2013-Aug 2017 Special Assistant to the Vice President for Research
University of Texas at El Paso
June 2003-Aug 2013 Dean, College of Education, College. Responsible for College leadership including three major components: Teacher Education, Educational Psychology and Special Services and Educational Leadership, The University of Texas at El Paso
June 2001-June 2003 Acting/Interim Dean, College of Education
The University of Texas at El Paso
Sep 1999- Aug 2001 Associate Dean/Relations with Schools, College of Education. Responsible for establishing partner and professional development schools and overseeing all aspects of field experiences, The University of Texas at El Paso
Sep 1993-Aug 1999 Assistant Dean/Certification, College of Education. Responsible for implementing policies and procedures for all state certification requirements & approval of degree plans by state
The University of Texas at El Paso
1987-1991 Director, Alternative Certification Program, College of Education
Responsible for directing, expanding, enhancing and coordinating
ACP with 8 school districts.
The University of Texas at El Paso
1986-present Director of the UTEP Mother-Daughter/Father-Son Program
Responsible for directing, and coordinating the program with 5-8 school districts.
The University of Texas at El Paso
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
1993-present Professor, College of Education, The University of Texas at El Paso.
Taught courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels on Bilingual Education, language acquisition, assessment, literacy & biliteracy.
1987-1993 Associate Professor, College of Education, The University of Texas at El
Paso. Taught courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels on Bilingual Education, language acquisition, assessment, literacy & biliteracy.
1981-1987 Assistant Professor, College of Education, The University of Texas at El
Paso. Taught courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels on Bilingual Education, language acquisition, assessment, literacy & biliteracy.
1980-1981 Assistant Professor, College of Education, St. Mary’s University, San
Antonio, Texas. Taught courses at the undergraduate level on language Arts, Psychology of Reading and Social Studies,
1980. Instructor. College of Education, Texas A&M University/Kingsville
Taught courses in language arts and reading
1973-1978 Teacher, Anthony & Ysleta Independent School Districts, El Paso, Texas
Taught Grades K & 1, bilingual & monolingual
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2012- present Chair of the Do the Write Thing El Paso Program, part of the National
Campaign to Stop Violence that engages 8 school districts in the El Paso area.
1987-present Director and PI, The Mother-Daughter and Father-Son Programs, UTEP. Co-founder and director of this nationally recognized program designed to raise educational and career aspirations of Hispanic girls and their mothers, and boys and their fathers. PI for numerous grants to both programs. Partnership with 4-8 school districts/30+ schools in El Paso area.
2008-2013 Chair of the El Paso Regional Induction Consortium (EPRIC) that engaged
five school districts in the El Paso area.
2002-2010 Executive Committee Member and Chair of the Induction Work Group,
Teachers for a New Era grant from Carnegie Corporation, UTEP
2007-2010 AED Scholar. Institute for Educational Inquiry. John Goodlad Institute, President, July 2007-2010
1995-2010 Senior Associate, Southwest Institute for Educational Renewal
Seattle, Washington, Member of a team of Associates replicating the
Goodlad Institute for Educational Inquiry in five border Universities
2001-present Governing Board, National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER)
Seattle, Washington. Provides the leadership in policy development and makes decisions concerning the Network headed by John Goodlad
1993-2015 Chair of the BEEMS Advisory Council and Chair of the BEEMS Conference responsible for planning the conference in collaboration with school districts in the El Paso area and beyond.
Jun 2002-2007 Co-PI, Partnership for Teacher Quality and Quantity College of Education, UTEP. Director of this multi-component grant from the U.S. Department of Education
1999-2005 Director, Project CBTL (Cultivating Bilingual Teachers and Leaders) College of Education, UTEP. Author and director of this school-university collaborative Title III grant from the U. S. Department of Education focused on enhancing the skills of teachers and expanding two-way bilingual education in the El Paso Region. Partnership with 5 school districts in the El Paso area.
1999-2005 Director, Project BEEM (Bilingual Education Enhancement and Mentoring Program) College of Education, UTEP and director of this school-university collaborative Title III grant from the U. S. Department of Education focused on preparing teachers with an emphasis on two-way dual language methodology. Partnership with 5 school districts in the El Paso area.
1993-1998 Director, Project BEEMS (Bilingual Education with Emphasis in Math and Science), College of Education, UTEP. Author and director of this school-university collaborative Title VII grant from the U.S. Department of Education focused on enhancing the math and science skills of teachers. Partnership with 4-6 school districts in the El Paso area.
1998. Director, Project BECMS (Bilingual Education with a Concentration in Math and Science), College of Education, UTEP. Author and Director of this school-university Title VII Grant from the U.S. Department of Education focused on enhancing the skills of pre-education students. Partnership with several school districts in the El Paso areas.
1993-1998 Director, Even Start Literacy Project, UTEP Component, College of Education, UTEP. School-university collaborative project with YISD.
1992-1998 Associate, Institute for Educational Inquiry, Seattle, Washington. Focus on a National Educational Reform Agenda
1992. Fellow, Kellogg National Fellowship/Leadership Program, Kalamazoo, Michigan. One of 46 fellows of the W. K. Kellogg National Fellowship Program, a program which enables outstanding American professionals to explore new interdisciplinary pathways, develop a broader knowledge and experience base, and challenge their own perspective on topics of national and international concern
1991-1992 Associate Director, Teacher Learning Community Center, College of Education, UTEP. Pilot project focused on increasing, retaining, and mentoring Hispanic teachers. Sponsored by the Tomas Rivera Center, a national institute for policy studies in Claremont, CA
1991-1992 Director and PI, El Salvador Central American Peace Scholarship Program
College of Education, UTEP. A federal project funded by AID and Partners of the Americas, focusing on preparing teachers and administrators on innovative instructional practices.
1990. Director and PI, Mentor Teacher Training Project. College of Education, UTEP. Enhancing the Quality and Retention of Minority Teachers and Teachers in Critical Shortage Areas: Far West Texas Support Teacher Training Project. Project in collaboration with 5 school districts and Educational Service Center
1993. Research Team Member, Language Minority Program Center for Research on the Education of Disadvantaged Students, Johns Hopkins University. National research study on the effects of cooperative learning on language minority students in cooperation with John Slavin at Johns Hopkins University, and the University of California in Santa Barbara, Haifa University (Israel) and UTEP.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION, HONORS AND AWARDS
International
• 2016 Ohtli Award from the Government of Mexico. The award is the most prestigious award honoring leaders in their professions outside of Mexico who have distinguished themselves professionally to secure the well-being of Mexicans abroad and to enhance the quality of life for migrant populations.
The Ohtli Award is one of the most prestigious honors awarded to leaders in their professions outside of Mexico who have distinguished themselves professionally for their contributions to the advancement and empowerment of Mexican communities abroad and enhance the quality of life of migrant populations. “Por su larga e incansable trajectoria, durante la cual ha promovido significativamente la equidad de género, la diversidad cultural y el acceso a la educación superior dentro de la comunidad hispana. El Ohtli, palabra en náhuatl significa camimo, se confiere a aquellas personas que con usted, se han distinguido por dedicar gran parte de actividad professional a procurar la prosperidad de las comunidades mexicanas en el extranjero y a abrir vías para mejorar la calidad de vida de la población migrante”. 2016 Ohtli Award from the Govierno de Mexico was presented in Chicago, Illinois. March 4, 2016.
• Award from the Government of Spain for Outstanding Service to Hispanics in the U. S. Presented at the Annual NABE Conference, Feb 2005. San Antonio, Texas.
National
• Certificate of Recognition for participating as a reviewer in the peer review process for the Journal of Latinos and Education. 2017.
• Certificate of Appreciation as Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the National Association for Bilingual Education. February 2017.
• Letter of Recognition sent to UTEP’s Dean College of Education from National Office of KDP for service as Counselor of KDP local chapter—“for success in mentoring students in their roles as chapter officers, developing their skills and working with students to accomplish the chapter’s local goals, and for service as a mentor to students in education.” 2017
• Certificate of Recognition for participating as a reviewer in the peer review process for the Journal of Latinos and Education. 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.
• Plaque for Distinguished Service on the Board of the National Association for Bilingual Education. February 2016.
• Letter of Recognition sent to UTEP President from National Office of KDP for service as Counselor of KDP local chapter—“for success in mentoring students in their roles as chapter officers, developing their skills and working with students to accomplish the chapter’s local goals, and for service as a mentor to students in education.” 2016
• Plaque for Recognition as Past President of the National Association for Bilingual Education, 1998-2000 & 2004. 45th Annual National Association for Bilingual Education Conference. March 4, 2016.
• Recipient, 2015 La Mujer Obrera Award. From Board of Directors of La Mujer Obrera (Centro del Obrero Fronterizo, Inc). Each year, la Mujer Obrera honors three remarkable women leaders who have dedicated their lives to promote and uphold the rights of women on the border. “We celebrate your achievements as a leader, educator and advocate for women’s empowerment, bilingual and multicultural education. You are an incredible example and inspiration to the women in El Paso and beyond, and we would like to recognize and honor your contributions to this community.” May, 8, 2015.
• Plaque for Distinguished Service on the Board of the National Association for Bilingual Education. February 2015.
• Recognition Plaque for Socorro ISD for Mother-Daughter/Father-Son Program. “With profound appreciation for your leadership in founding and sustaining UTEP’s MD/FS Program” April 2015.
• Plaque of Distinguished Service for service on the Board of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education. June 2015.
• Certificate of Distinguished Service on an AACTE Standing Committee (Conference Program). AACTE—American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. February 27, 2013.
• Certificate of Recognition for Leadership and Contributions to NABE as Executive Board member. National Association for Bilingual Education, July 5, 2013.
• Certificate of Recognition for 30 Years of Service. Certificate of Recognition from the Executive Director of Kappa Delta PI, National Office. For exemplifying the high professional, intellectual, and personal standards our Society promotes, and who demonstrates dedication to students and the field of education, 2010.
• Handbook of Latinos and Education was named to the list of books for the 2010 Critics Choice Book Award of the American Educational Studies Association (AESA). Tinajero is a contributing author, 2010.
• Certificate of Recognition. Certificate of recognition for dedication to students and the field of education. 24 years of service as Counselor and Advisor to Kappa Delta Pi, an International Honorary Society in Education. Epsilon Lambda Chapter, UTEP, 2010.
• Named AED Scholar of the Institute for Educational Inquiry by John Goodlad, President of the Institute for Educational Inquiry. Honored for ongoing support of the institute’s mission, including strengthening school curriculum and instruction. 2007.
• The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine: Women in Higher Education: Mentors, Teachers, and Role Models. Recognized as one of 10 Latinas with the Right Moves. February 27, p. 14. 2006.
• Woman of the Year by American Biographical Institute, Inc. 2006.
• Finalist for the National 2002 Professor of the Year Award. Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
• Certificate of Recognition. National Association for Bilingual Education. For Exceptional Service as President of the Executive Board, 2000.
• Certificate of Recognition. The National Association for Partners of the Americas. For excellence in the creation of the best CAPS (Central American Peace Scholarship) Program and for the humanitarian spirit, dedication and creativity in carrying out the project goals (San Salvador, El Salvador), 1992.
• Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year Representing Higher Education Administration. Selected for the top honor for the 2007-2008 Edition of the Cambridge Who’s Who Registry of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs. December 19, 2007.
• Semi-Finalist of the Year. Excelencia in Eduction’s 2007 Examples of Excelencia: The Mother-Daughter Program to be included in the 2007 Compendium of Examples of Excelencia for Successful Institutional Practices, 2007.
• AED Scholar of the Institute for Educational Inquiry by John Goodlad, President of the Institute for Educational Inquiry. Honored forongoing support of the institute’s mission, including strengthening school curriculum and instruction. July 2007.
• 20 Top Elite Hispanic Women Recognition Award. Hispanic Business, Inc., 2006.
• 80 Top Elite Hispanic Women Leaders/Influential Hispanic Women in U. S., 2005. Hispanic Business Magazine, Inc.
• Empire Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals, 2005.
• Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2005.
• 2002 Multicultural Educator Award. National Association for Multicultural Education—NAME
• Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award. American Association of University Women, Washington, D.C. "In recognition for the Program's (Mother-Daughter) demonstrated impact on the lives of girls and women, for promoting gender equity and for its replicability throughout the U. S." 1997.
• Award Recipient/Honoree. National Hispanic Institute/Young Leaders Conference "For a Lifetime of Devoted Service to the Children and Youth of El Paso" 1996.
State
• Plaque of Distinguished Service. For service on the Executive Board of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education. 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.
• Recognition for Service on the Executive Board. TABE—Texas Association for Bilingual Education. President, Immediate Past President and Board member. May 2011, 2012, 2013.
• Recognition from TABE—Texas Association for Bilingual Education Annual Conference for Service as Co-Chair of the Annual Conference, 2005, 2010, 2015.
• Special Recognition for Active Commitment to Education and for Hispanics. Eighth Annual Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Populations Conference Education Center, 2003.
• Texas Higher Education Star Award. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. To the Mother-Daughter Program, for outstanding program addressing the needs of Hispanics.
• Texas 2002 Professor of the Year Award Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement
of Teaching and The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, 2002.
• Conference Honoree, Sam Houston State University Bilingual Conference, 2001.
• Certificate of Appreciation, State of Texas House of Representatives State Representative Norma Chavez. For Leadership and Community Involvement, 2000.
• TABE Excellence Award, Higher Education Category. Presented at the Annual TABE
Conference, October 1999.
• Distinguished Achievement Award. From Senator Eliot Shapleigh’s Office as Outstanding Citizen of District 29 for Academic Excellence and Service, 1997.
Local
• Certificate of Recognition. Por su valiosa participación en el desarrollo del Proyecto Cultivando Valores. El Consulado General de México en El Paso, Texas. Mexican Consulate. June 14, 2017.
• Certificate of Recognition. Por su valiosa participación en el Programa Cultural 2017, durante el foto “Mujer: Su poesía, palabra y canción. El Consulado General de México en El Paso. Mexican Consulate, March 9, 2017.
• International Women’s Day Awardee. Reconocimiento como Mujer Integra, Mujer Contemporánea y Mujer que sirve y se entrega a su comunidad. For contributions to Education on our community. El Consulado General de México en El Paso, Texas. Mexican Consulate, March 9, 2017.
• Recognized at the 4th Bi-annual Community Partner Appreciation event by UTEP President. Golden Impact Community Partners and the Provost’s Community Engaged Scholarship Institute Faculty, May 2017.
• Award presented to the Mother-Daughter/Father-Son Program “For Continuously Standing Up and Supporting Public Schools in our Community”. Presented by Jose Espinoza, Superintendent Socorro ISD, 2017
• Appreciation Award “in recognition of your work to educate others”. Universidad del Este, Sistema Universitario, Ana G. Mendez, Puerto Rico. July 1, 2016.
• Recognition Plaque from Ysleta ISD’s Mother-Daughter/Father-Son Program. “With profound; appreciation for your leadership in founding and sustaining UTEP’s MD/FS Program”, 2014
• Reconicimiento “por su participación como organizadora del Coloquio Binacional: Los derechos de las mujeres realizado el sábado 23 de octubre del 2010, UACJ.
• Lucy G. Acosta Humanitarian Award. LULAC Project Amistad. For individuals who take action to make a positive change in somebody’s life, 2007.
• Alumni SEED Award. Diocesan Office of Education. Special Recognition for Supporters of Catholic Education, 2004.
• Award Recipient/Honoree, Ysleta Independent School District "In recognition of contributions to the field of bilingual education and the preparation of YISD teachers", 1996.
• Excellence in Education Award. LULAC Council 335, District 4, "For accomplishments, leadership and creativity in the education field”, 1995.
• El Paso Women's Hall of Fame Inductee. El Paso Commission for Women. For leadership in the Field of Education, 1994.
• Orgullo Hispano, TV Channel 26. Special recognition for outstanding achievement as a role model to the Hispanic community, 1993.
• Outstanding Educator Award, Rotary Club 119 of El Paso. In recognition of accomplishments in the area of education and outstanding service to the El Paso community. Doctor Amoris Causa. "Tlalticpac Toquichtin Tie", 1992.
• Maestro Award, TEXTESOL I Texas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. For outstanding contributions to the field of education, 1992.
• Hispanic and Business Alliance for Education Award. For Outstanding Service to the Community, 1991.
• REACH (Recognized Achievement) Award, YWCA & Providence Memorial Hospital. Professional Category for outstanding service to the community, 1989
UTEP
• The Dr. Josefina Villamil Tinajero Endowed Scholarship established at UTEP by educators from the El Paso area for scholarships for bilingual education students. The Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students each year, 2001-present. Two scholarships awarded in 2016 and 2017.
• Honorary Centennial Grand Marshal for Spring 2014 Commencement. The University of Texas at El Paso. May 17, 2014.
• Grand Marshal and Bearer of the University Mace for December 2011 Commencement, The University of Texas at El Paso. December 20, 2011.
• Distinguished Service Award, The University of Texas at El Paso, 2000.
• Outstanding Achievement Award, UTEP. For outstanding service to the University and Students. 1997.
• Teaching Excellence Chancellor’s Award, The University of Texas at El Paso, 1994.
• COE Outstanding Community Service Award, College of Education, UTEP, 1994.
• Advisor of the Year Award, UTEP. 2004.
OTHER AWARDS AND PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
• The Dr. Josefina Villamil Tinajero Endowed Scholarship established at UTEP by educators from the El Paso area for scholarships for bilingual education students. The Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students each year, 2001-present.
• Letter of Recognition sent to UTEP President from National Office of KDP for service as Counselor of KDP local chapter—“for success in mentoring students in their roles as chapter officers, developing their skills and working with students to accomplish the chapter’s local goals, and for service as a mentor to students in education,” April 20, 2015
• Featured as a School Spotlight on Success Recipient. Rio Grande Catholic newspaper. The Diocese of El Paso’s Monthly Newspaper with the goal of highlighting successful members of the community was enrolled or graduated from a Catholic School, April 13, 2015.
• Outstanding Women in Business, The El Paso Times, 2006.
• Top 10 Outstanding Models for Hispanic Education, Mother-Daughter Program. Tomas Rivera Center, CA, 2005.
• Mother-Daughter Program National Recognition. Featured on NPR (National Public Radio). Series on Hispanics in Education, 2002.
• Certificate of Excellence, Region 1 Education Service Center. For Promoting Two-Way Bilingual Education, 2001.
• Josefina Villamil Tinajero Scholarship, Hispanic & Business Alliance for Education, Inc, Scholarship presented to a high school student to attend UTEP. In recognition as outstanding educator. Scholarship is awarded annually, 1994 - present.
• Certificate of Recognition, Kappa Delta Pi National Organization. For dedication and
17 years of service as Counselor and Advisor to the UTEP Chapter of KDP, 2001.
• Partners 001 ent
ISD, Counseling & Guidance Deapter of KDP. vidence Memorial Hospitalwork in Education, Socorro ISD, Counseling & Guidance Department. For Lighting the Way for Learning in Socorro ISD. Certificate of Recognition for dedication to students and the field of education through the Father-Son & Mother-Daughter Programs, 2001.
• Certificate of Recognition, Texas Senate Resolution. The Texas Senate approved a resolution recognizing the Mother-Daughter Program for its selection as the recipient of the AAUW Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award, 1997.
• Service Award, Kappa Delta Pi National Organization. Certificate of Recognition for 15 years of service to the Society as Counselor of Kappa Delta Pi, an International Honor Society in Education. Epsilon Lambda Chapter, UTEP 1997.
• Outstanding Alumni, Henderson Middle School for outstanding contributions as an educator, 1997.
• Partners in Education, Socorro ISD, Counseling & Guidance Department. For being a shining star in Socorro ISD. Father -Son and Mother-Daughter Programs, 1997.
• Certificate of Appreciation, The West Texas Association for Bil Education. For outstanding contributions to the 1997 Permian Basin Bilingual/Multicultural Conference. The West Texas Association for Bilingual Education. Odessa, Texas.
• W.K. Kellogg Delegate to the Beijing Women's Forum. Selected as one of 13
women in the United States (one of 23 from U. S., Latin America, South America and Africa) as a delegate of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to the '95 NGO Forum on Women, Beijing, China.
• Outstanding Service Award. Alternative Certification Program. The University of Texas at El Paso 1994-2001.
• TABE l995 Conference Co-Chair Award. For outstanding services to the Texas
Association for Bilingual Education, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010.
• Recognition Award. "For Sharing your Wisdom and your Time". Project BEEMS Staff and Fellows. The University of Texas at El Paso. El Paso, Texas, 1994.
• Honoree, International Who's Who of Professional and Business Women for Significant Career Achievements and Contributions to Society, 1993.
• Outstanding Service Award. For outstanding services to the Mother-Daughter Program at the University of Texas at El Paso, The Rotary Club, 1994.
STUDENTS’ ACCOMPLISHMENTS/AWARDS DUE TO TEACHING, ADVISING AND/OR MENTORING
Dr. Denise Carbajal, participant of the Mother-Daughter/Father-Son Program (MDFS), completed PhD in December 2017 from Incarnate Word in San Antonio. She acknowledged the MD Program in her dissertation, at her celebration luncheon and in her graduation announcement in the El Paso Times in December 2017. I direct the MDFS Program.
Dr. Adriana Alvarez, a participant of Project BEEMS (Bilingual Education with an Emphasis in Math and Science), completed her PhD in May 2017 from the University of Colorado, Boulder and was hired by UT Austin as an Assistant Professor, tenure track position. Project BEEMS was a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education in which teachers completed master’s degrees in Bilingual Education with an emphasis in math and science. I served as PI. I continued to advice, mentor and support Adriana as a graduate student at UTEP and after completing of her master’s degree by writing letters of recommendation for admission to the doctoral program, and providing advice and mentoring through the years. Dissertation Title: Senderos Familiares: Building Fedagogical Pathways to Advance Strength-based Perpectives and Inclusive Family Engagement in Bilingual Classrooms.
Cinthia Meraz Panatoja’s proposal to AERA in collaboration with research team (J. Tinajero, S. Peterson, C. Williams and Rick Myer) was selected for presentation at the 2017 AERA annual conference. The research presented was conducted under my supervision. I provided Ms. Meraz Pantoja with the opportunity to work with me and the research team on the project Examination of Do the Write Thing Challenge Program in El Paso, Texas, a program focused on working with 7th and 8th graders to stop violence such as bullying in our schools. Ms. Meraz Pantoja was required to submit a series of monthly reports to communicate the results of her research project as a COURI and SURPASS scholar. As required of COURI and SURPASS mentors, I reviewed, edited, and approved her monthly reports. As part of the research team, shee participated in activities such as reading and rating essays written by students, designing surveys to collect data, translating surveys into Spanish, conducting data entry and analysis. Ms. Meraz Pantoja was listed as co-author of the paper submitted to AERA and she attended and presented alongside the research team at AERA 2017. The research team is now in the process of completing a manuscript for publication consideration (Do the Write Thing Violence Prevention Program: The Case of a Middle School on the U. S.-Mexico Border). Ms. Meraz Pantoja is one of the co-authors.
Corina Garrison—Ms. Garrison, a graduate student also participated in research with Do the Write Thing El Paso Challenge Program and presented at AERA 2017 along with the research team. She is currently involved in data analysis and will be listed as an author in a manuscript being prepared for publication consideration (Do the Write Thing Violence Prevention Program: The Case of a Middle School on the U. S.-Mexico Border) where I serve as an author together with Dr. S. Peterson, Dr. C. Williams, and Cinthia Meraz Pantoja. 2017.
Cinthia Meraz Pantoja selected as 2016 MERITUS (Mentored Experiences in Research, Inquiry, and Creativity for Undergraduate Scholars) Initiative. Enrolled in RSRC 4033 Research Course under my supervision. Research proposal was submitted and awarded. Research is based on one of my research projects in collaboration with colleagues in the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Services. The research was conducted under my supervision during the spring and fall semesters: Examination of do the Write Thing Challenge Program in El Paso, Texas. 2016.
Cinthia Meraz Pantoja selected as 2016 SURPASS (Summer Undergraduate Research Program Assistantship). Scholar. Enrolled in RSRC 4033 Research course under my supervision. Research proposal submitted and awarded. Research conducted under my supervision: Enrolled in RSRC 4033 Research Course. Research continued to be based on one of my research projects in collaboration with colleagues from the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Services: Examination of do the Write Thing Challenge Program in El Paso, Texas. 2016.
Cinthia Meraz Pantoja was selected to present at the COURI Symposium in fall 2016 and again in summer 2016. Her abstract, Examination of Do the Write Thing Challenge Program in El Paso, Texas was accepted into COURI Symposium Abstracts, summer 2016.
Cinthia Meraz Pantoja was one of four students featured at the December 2016 Commencement for her accomplishments.
Numerous graduates of Projects BEEMS, CBTL, and BEEM who now serve as administrators in school districts in the El Paso area and beyond. Examples, Homero Sylva, Principal at Loretto Academy; Karina Schulte, Bilingual Education Director Socorro ISD; Ana Silva, Principal at St. Pius Catholic School after having served as the Director of Bilingual Education in Ysleta ISD and Principal at Ramona Elementary School in the Ysleta District.
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS AWARDED/FUNDED UNLESS INDICATED
PI IES—Institute of Education Science. Exploring the Relationship Between three Types of Instructional Programs for ELs in Grades K – 3 and Academic Achievement as Moderated by Teacher Instructional Quality. $1.3 M. Submitted: Aug 17, 2017. With T. Whitaker, UTA; F. Tong, Tx A&M; O. Morera, UTEP; A. Olivarez, UTEP. Pending.
PI U.S. Department of Education/OELA. Project EXITOS: Exemplary instruction by teachers of EL students. $2.5M. Not funded.
Co-PI National Science Foundation. Fostering Mathematical Readiness for Deaf/Hard-of-hearing
Students through Choreography-themed Learning. With Song An and Daniel Tillman. $1.4 M.
Not funded. 2017.
PI IES—Institute of Education Science. Exploring Mediational Models of Contextual and Programmatic Factors that Correlate with Latino EL Student Achievement Outcomes, $1.2M. Resubmitted 2016.
PI USDOE, National Professional Development Program. Reaching Every EL Student for Success (Project REELSS), $2M. Not funded. 2017.
PI. NSF. Building a Research Foundation for the Mother-Daughter Engagement Program:
Broadening Participation in STEM through an Informal Intervention. National Science
Foundation (NSF). September 2015. With Drs. Ben Flores and Stella Quinones. (Not funded).
PI. IES—Institute of Education Science. Exploring Structural and Growth Models of Contextual and Programmatic Factors that Correlate with Latino EL Student Achievement Outcomes. Institute of Education Sciences. August 2015. With Drs. Arturo Olivarez, Osvaldo Morera and Tiffany Whittaker. Resubmitted.
Principal Investigator (PI) & Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
2011 Awarded $182,007/2 years from Texas Guaranteed Loan Corporation for Project
SUCCESS (Retention Program for Freshmen and Sophomores Pre-education Students. Period 9/1/11-8/31/13. Dr. J. Munter, Co-PI. J. Tinajero, PI.
2011 Awarded $2,305,379 M/ 3years from USAID—United States Agency for International
Development for Project SABEMOS II (Training, Internships, Exchanges &
Scholarships). 2010-2013. Period: 6/15/10-9/14/2013. Dr. J. Munter, PI. J. Tinajero, Co-PI.
2010 Awarded $3,483,408 from National Science Foundation for High School Discovery Learning Curriculum Design through Professional Learning Communities and Mentoring Networks. Period: 9/1/11-8/31/16. J. Tinajero, PI. Co-PIs: Mariano Silva, Dr. Ben Flores, Dr. Herb Jansen. (not funded).
2010 Awarded $1,964,912.00 from the National Science Foundation for Educational Category, An Integrative Science Success, Teaching and Retention Program for STEM Education. Becvar, J. E. (Principal Investigator), Flores, B. C. (Co-Principal), Knaust, H. (Co-Principal), Lopez, J. A. (Co-Principal), Tinajero, J. (Co-Principal), [Continuation; change of PI], NSF - National Science Foundation, DUE-0653270, F, start date: September 1, 2010, end: September 14, 2012). J. Tinajero, co-PI.
2010 Awarded $15,000 from NCTAF—National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future for Teachers Learning in Networked Communities (TLINC) Serving Hispanic American Learners. FIPSE Grant in collaboration with NCTAF. 10/1/2010 to 9/30/2012. PI—Kathleen Fulton, Director, Reinventing Schools for the 21st Century. J. Tinajero, PI on UTEP’s portion of the grant.
2010 Awarded $70,000 from State Farm Insurance. Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant. For support of the induction activities, 2010. J. Tinajero, PI.
2010 Awarded $55,000 from TG Foundation, Public Benefits Program. Project START (2009-2010) Supplemental Funds. Students Always Reaching for the Top (START) focuses on improving educational access and success for underrepresented populations in the U.S./Mexico border area. START will enhance the Community Service Project for the MD/FS Program by integrating a strong math and science component. J. Tinajero, PI.
2009 Awarded $420,082.00 from National Institutes of Health (NIH): Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy 1 for Health Literacy and ESL: Integrating Community Based Models for the U.S.-Mexico Border Region. National Institutes of Health (NIH): Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy. R21 HL091820-01A2, 2009-2011, Period: 9/1/09-8/31/11. F. Soto-Mas, PI. J. Tinajero, Co-PI.
2009 Awarded $30,000 from NCTAF—National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future for Teachers Learning in Networked Communities (TLINC) Serving Hispanic American Learners. FIPSE Grant in collaboration with NCTAF. 10/1/2009 to 9/30/2011. PI—Kathleen Fulton, Director, Reinventing Schools for the 21st Century. J Tinajero, PI for UTEP portion of the Grant.
2009 Awarded $209,549 + $30,000 from TG Foundation, Public Benefits Program for Project START Students Always Reaching for the Top focused on improving educational access and success for underrepresented populations in the U.S./Mexico border area. START will enhance pre-collegiate outreach services to middle schools that serve high percentages of Hispanic youth and families in eight school districts in El Paso County. 2009-2010, J. Tinajero, PI.
2009 Awarded $299,959 from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for High School Summer Bridge Project, Project BEST. Closing the Gaps Initiative, working with rising high school seniors in Canutillo and Ysleta ISDs to prepare for college and improve academic scores, 2009-2011, Dr. Judith Munter, PI. J. Tinajero, Co-PI.
2007 Awarded $41,500 from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), High School Summer Bridge Project, Project BEST. Closing the Gaps Initiative, working with
rising high school seniors from Canutillo and Ysleta ISDs to prepare for college and improve reading and academic scores, 2008-2009, Dr. Judith Munter, PI. J. Tinajero, Co-PI.
2006. Awarded $1,565,517 from the National Science Foundation for An Integrative Science Success, Teaching and Retention Program for STEM Education Project Period: 9/15/2007 – 8/31/2011. James Becvar, PI. J. Tinajero, Co-PI.
2007 Awarded $249,000/2 years from USAID—United States Agency for International
Development for Project SABEMOS I/TIES (Training, Internships, Exchanges &
Scholarships) USAID Grant, 2007-2009. J. Munter, PI. J. Tinajero, Co-PI.
2007 Awarded $50,000 and $70,000/2years from State Farm for Induction Work Group to
support novice teachers, 2007, 2008. With Joanne Bogart. J. Tinajero, PI.
.
2007 Awarded $1,450,000/5 yr from the Department of Education for Project LEAP UP-Learning, Encouraging, and Planning to Uplift the Profession). Provided full scholarship to UG students to complete degrees and teaching certificates. A partnership between UTEP and 5 school districts in the El Paso area. J. Tinajero, PI.
2005 Awarded $884,000/4 years from the U.S. Department of Education, WEEA, Women’s Educational Equity Act) Grant Project ACE- Action for Equity to infuse gender equity into STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum and service learning into the pre-service teacher prep program). J. Tinajero, PI.
2005 Awarded $2.9 Million/3 years from the U.S. Department of Education for STEP UP, Teacher Quality Enhancement-Recruitment Grant. To address recruitment, preparation and induction of
teachers. Provided scholarships to UG students at UTEP and EPCC to complete degrees
and teaching certificates. Partnered with several school districts in the El Paso area. J.
Tinajero, PI.
2005 Awarded $750,000 (2005-2010) from the U. S. Department of Education for Project BEEMS—
Bilingual Educators Emphasizing and Mastering Standards, a multi-component project that
includes creating of a three-tier mentoring model, completing of a master’s degree by
project participants and the preparation of administrators to work with English Learners.
Graduate students mentored UG students in the three-tier model. 2005-2010, J. Tinajero, PI.
2004 Awarded ~$1 million/3 years from the U.S. Department of Education for Transitions to
Teaching Grant. Provided scholarships to students to complete teaching certificates. In
collaboration with 9 school districts with Drs. Darlene Brown, Carolyn Awalt
and Henry Ingle. J. Tinajero, Co-PI.
2004 Awarded $5 million from the Carnegie Corporation of New York for Teachers for a New Era –TNE Grant. UTEP selected as one of eleven institutions throughout the United States that will be designated as Model Institutions for the Preparation of Teachers. Dr. Pablo Arenaz, VPAA PI; Co-PIs Dr. Howard Daudistel, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Dr. Michael Eastman, Dean of the College of Science). J. Tinajero, Dean of Education Co-PI.
2004 Awarded $106,000 from SBEC-State Board for Educator Certification to implement the TXBESS—Texas Beginning Education Support System. Grant to support novice teachers. J. Tinajero, PI.
2002 Awarded $1,100,000 (2002-2009) from US. Army Research Office for Development of Materials World Modules (MWM) for UG Science Courses. In Collaboration with Drs. M Eastman, B. Benedict. J. Tinajero, Co-PI.
2002 Became PI when appointed Dean of a $4.5 million grant from the U. S. Department of Education for the Teacher Quality Project—a multi-component grant focusing on Teacher Recruitment, Retention, Preparation and Induction (In collaboration with the Colleges of Science and Liberal Arts.) Awarded to A. Pacheco. J. Tinajero, PI appointed Dean.
2002 Awarded $10,000 from Johnston and Johnston to enhance and expand the activities of the Mother-Daughter Program. Program to provide young Hispanic girls with the opportunity to prepare for a college career. J. Tinajero, PI.
2002 Awarded $350,000 from the TIF—Texas Infrastructure Fund from the Texas Education Agency for a project focused on Integrating/Upgrading Technology in the College of Education. J. Tinajero, PI.
2001 Awarded $6,000 from the El Paso Community Foundation for the Sixth Grade Component of the Mother-Daughter Program and Father-Son Initiative at UTEP. J. Tinajero, PI.
2001 Awarded $15,000 from The W. K. Kellogg Foundation for the Mother-Daughter Program Scholarship Fund. J. Tinajero, PI.
1999 Awarded $1 million/5 year grant from the U. S. Department of Education for Project Cultivating Bilingual Teachers and Leaders--CBTL to support the preparation of teachers working on their master’s degrees in bilingual education/two-way dual language emphasis. The grant provided full tuition scholarships to graduate students. J. Tinajero, PI.
1999 Awarded $1 million/5 year grant from the U. S. Department of Education Project BEEM—Bilingual Education Enhancement and Mentoring Program to support the preparation of undergraduate students specializing in bilingual education. Provided full tuition scholarships to UG students. J. Tinajero, PI.
1999 Awarded $410,000/4 year grant from the U. S. Department of Education (Title IX) for Project EEMD—Educational Enhancement for Mothers and Daughters to support an expansion component of the Mother-Daughter Program. J. Tinajero, PI.
1999 Contributed as a writer and reviewer of an Even Start Family Literacy Project awarded to Canutillo ISD. In collaboration with Dr. Sandra Hurley. J. Tinajero, PI.
1999 Wrote the proposal to the U. S. Department of Education awarded to Canutillo ISD to support the preparation of teachers (Project PEP—Program Enhancement Program). Teachers completed UG, master’s degrees and certificates through this project. $1.4 million/2 yrs.
1997 Awarded $3,187.50 from Rotary Club for Father-Son Initiative of the Mother-Daughter Program and Summer Camp. J. Tinajero, PI.
1997 Awarded $12,000 from AT&T to support the Mother-Daughter Program Collaborative at UT San Antonio, UT Austin, UT Dallas, UT Brownsville and UT El Paso. J. Tinajero, PI.
1997 Awarded a $30,000 subcontract from Ysleta ISD for the Even Start Family Literacy Project at the Kennedy Housing Complex. Total award: $160,000 per year/4 years. J. Tinajero, PI on subcontact to UTEP.
1996 Awarded $9,000 from the Rotary Club of El Paso to support the Father-Son Initiative of the Mother-Daughter Program and Summer Camp for girls and moms. J. Tinajero, PI.
1995 Awarded $9,000 from the Rotary Club of El Paso to implement the Father-Son Initiative of the Mother-Daughter Program and Summer Camp for girls and moms. J. Tinajero, PI.
1993 Awarded $105,000 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for Evaluation/Dissemination of the Mother-Daughter Program. J. Tinajero, PI.
1993 Awarded $700,000/4 yr grant from the U.S. Department of Education for Project BEEMS—Bilingual Education with an Emphasis in Math and Science to support the professional development of teachers of LEP students. Project participants received full tuition scholarship to complete master’s degrees at UTEP. J. Tinajero, PI.
1994 Awarded $700,000/4 yr grant from the U.S. Department of Education Project BECMS—Bilingual Education with a Concentration in Math and Science to support the preparation of undergraduate students specializing in. Students received full tuition scholarships to complete UG degrees. J. Tinajero, PI.
1993 Awarded $150,000 subcontract from Ysleta ISD for the Even Start Project at the Kennedy Housing Projects. UG students at UTEP completed community service projects at the Kennedy Housing Projects. J. Tinajero, PI.
1993 Awarded $30,000 from Southwestern Bell to support Mother-Daughter Program activities. J. Tinajero, PI.
1993 Awarded $86,000 from the Meadows Foundation for the Mother-Daughter Program, 6th Grade Program. J. Tinajero, PI.
1993 Awarded $5,000 from the Rotary Club to support the Summer Camp on Campus of the Mother-Daughter Program. J. Tinajero, PI.
1993 Awarded $25,000 from AT&T Foundation to address the personal and educational needs of the Mothers in the Mother-Daughter Program. J. Tinajero, PI.
1992 Awarded $290,000 from the Freedom Forum Foundation for the Expansion Phase of the Mother-Daughter Program. J. Tinajero, PI.
1993 Awarded $25,000 from AT&T to address the personal and educational needs of the mothers in the Mother-Daughter Program. J. Tinajero, PI.
1993 Awarded $180,000 from the U. S. Department of Education for the Central American Peace Scholarship Program—CAPS.. Association of the National Partners of the Americas and the El Salvador Ministry of Education. J. Tinajero, PI.
1992 Awarded $150,000 from the Meadows Foundation for the Expansion Phase of the Mother-Daughter Program. J. Tinajero, PI.
1989 Awarded $226,000 from Meadows Foundation for Mother-Daughter Program Development and Evaluation. J. Tinajero, PI.
1992 Awarded $5,000 from the Rotary Club of El Paso for the Summer Camp on Campus of the Mother-Daughter Program. J. Tinajero, PI.
1990 Awarded $37,000 from the Texas Education Agency for a Project on Enhancing the Quality and Retention of Minority Teachers and Teachers in Critical Shortage Areas. J. Tinajero, PI.
1987 Awarded $144,000 from Freedom Forum (Gannett Foundation) for Mother-Daughter Program Development and Evaluation. J. Tinajero, PI.
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
Edited Books
Hurley, S. R., Ryan, H. L., Booth, B., Tinajero, J. (2005). Preparing for the TExES: Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Examination. Pearson. 140 pages.
Lapp, D.; Block, C.C.; Cooper, E. J.; Flood, J., Roser, N.; Tinajero, J. (2004). Teaching all the Children: Strategies for Developing Literacy in an Urban Setting. NY: The Guilford Press.
Hurley, S. and Tinajero, J. (Eds.) (2001). Literacy Assessment of Second Language Learners. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
Tinajero, J. and DeVillar, R. (Eds.) (2000). The Power of Two Languages 2000: Effective Dual-Language Across the Curriculum. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Gonzalez, M.L., Huerta-Macias, A. and Tinajero, J. (Eds.) (l998) (Eds.). Educating Latino Students: A Guide to Successful Practice. Lancaster, PA: Technomics Publishing Company.
Tinajero, J. and Ada, A.F. (Eds.)( l993). The Power of Two Languages: Literacy and Biliteracy for Spanish Speaking Students. New York: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
SCHOLARLY EDITORIAL APPOINTMENTS
Journal Editor, Editorial Board Member and Reviewer. My scholarly work is evidenced by (1) appointments as editor of two journals by the Executive Boards of a national professional organization (NABE) and a state professional organization (TABE), as well as one year appointment as editor of the NNER Journal, a national professional association and (2) invited reviewer for several other journals.
Journal Editor
Editor. Journal of Bilingual Education Research and Instruction—A Journal of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education. Volumes No. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19. 2006- Present. Editorial Assistant: Cinthia Meraz Pantoja (UTEP Graduate Student).
Editor-in-Chief and Founding Editorial Board Member. NABE Journal of Research and Practice—A Journal of the National Association for Bilingual Education, Editor 2001-2005; and 2010 to Present. One issue per year. Co-Editor, Dr. Virginia Vinuesa, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain. Editorial Assistant: Cinthia Meraz Pantoja (UTEP Graduate Student).
Tinajero, J. Editor. Education in a Democracy: A Journal of the NNER. National Network for Educational Renewal. 2014 Issue.
Editorial Boards, Reviewer and Guest Reviewer
• Guest Reviewer. Bilingual Research Journal Special Issue for a historic 2016 issue dedicated to Dr. Richard Ruiz.
• Manuscript reviewer in the peer review process. Journal of Latinos and Education. 2017.
• Manuscript Reviewer. Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 2010-present
• Manuscript Reviewer. Multicultural Education Review. Fall 2016.
• Manuscript Reviewer. Journal of Linguistics and Literature Studies. (ISSN: 2331). 2014-2016.
• Manuscript Reviewer. Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, National. (January 1, 2000 – present). 2017 Issue.
• Manuscript Reviewer. Journal of Linguistics and Literature Studies, an international, open access, peer reviewers journal launched by Horizon Research Publishing, USA. 2015
• Editor. Education in a Democracy. A Journal of the NNER—National Network for Educational Renewal. 2014 Issue. .
• Editorial Advisory Board. Journal of Latinos and Education. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Publishers. 2001-2005, 2017
• Editorial Board. Compendium of Readings in Bilingual Education: Issues and Practices. Special Publication of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education. 1990-91
• Associate Editor. Journal of Educational Issues of Language Minority Students. A publication of the University of Idaho. College of Education. 1985-1996.
• Editor. Special Issue: Parental Involvement. Journal of Educational Issues of Language Minority Students. With Ana Huerta-Macias, Co-Editor. Volume 16, Summer l996. 319 pages.
• Editorial Board. Teacher Education and Practice. 1985-1992.
• Comité Científico Editorial. Perspectivas Educacionales. Revista del la Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación (UMCE). Facultad de Filosofía y Educación. Santiago, Chile. 2006-2010.
• Editorial Advisory Board. California Reader publishing quarterly by the California Reading Association, 2000-2005
• Ad Hoc Review Board. The Reading Teacher. International Reading Association. 2004-05.
• Expert Panel of Jurors (Known previously as Editorial Board) and Editorial Governing Board.
• Bilingual Research Journal, a refereed journal of the National Association for Bilingual Education--NABE. 1998-present. Drs. Juan Gonzalez & Alfredo Benavidez, Arizona State University, Editors. 1992-present.
• Editorial Advisory Board. The California Reader. California Reading Association Publication. Drs. Jim Flood and Diane Lapp, Editors. 1999-present
• Reviewer. Anthropology & Education Quarterly. Journal of the Council of Anthropology and Education. 2001-2006
• Reviewer. Journal of Borderlands Studies. 2003.
• Editorial Advisory Board. 2001 Yearbook. National Reading Council—NRC. 2001.
• Advisory/Review Board. ERIC Family Literacy Center. Indiana University. Bloomington, IN. 1995-1997.
• Editorial Review Board. The Reading Teacher. A Publication of the International Reading Association. 2000.
• Curriculum Advisory Board. Lightspan Partnership, Inc. A company specializing in the development of instructional videos focused on the home-school connection. San Diego, CA. l993-1999.
• Parent Involvement Advisory Board. Lightspan Partnership, Inc. A company specializing in the development of instructional videos focusing on the home-school connection. San Diego, California. 1995-1999.
Monographs
Tatum, A. and Tinajero, J. Monograph. (2012). Teaching the Fundamentals: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Decoding, Spelling and Fluency. National Geographic Learning.
Tinajero, J.V. (2008). Strategies to Support ELLs in Mainstream Classrooms. Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. 4 pages.
Echevarria, J. and Tinajero, J. (2005). Teaching Reading to English Language Learners. Treasurers, K-6 English Reading Program. Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Tinajero, J. and Maier, M.A (l995). Creating a Hope and a Future: The Mother-Daughter Program. Office of News and Publications: The University of Texas at El Paso. Monograph. 28 pages.
Tinajero, J., Gonzalez, J.L. and Dick, F. (l992). Aumentando aspiraciones profesionales en jovenes Hispanas. Fastback No. 320S. Bloomington, IN: Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation.
Tinajero, J., Gonzalez, J. L. and Dick, F. (l991). Raising Career Aspirations of Hispanic Girls. Fastback No. 320. Bloomington, Indiana: Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation, l991.
Book Chapters
Gonzalez, V., Tinajero, J., and Dow, P. (2006). “Educational Reform and Policy & Two-Way Bilingual Education Programs.” In Praeger Handbook of Latino Education in the U. S. Vol. 1 & 2, (Diaz Soto, L., Editor). Westport, Conn: Praeger Publishing Co. pp. 127-136 & 470-479. (Refereed).
Munter, J. and Tinajero, J. (2006). Chapter: “Project Action for Equity: Service-Learning with a Gender Equity Focus on the U.S./Mexico Border.” In Realities, Reflections and Refinement in K-12 Service-Learning Partnerships. Anker Publishing, Refereed.
Tinajero, J., Munter, J. & Araujo, B. (2010). “Best practices for teaching Latino English learners in U.S. schools.” In E. Murillo, S. Villenas, R. Galvan, J. Munoz, C. Martinez, M., Machado-Casas. (Eds.). Handbook of Latinos and education: Theory, research and practice. (pp. 488 – 502). New York: Routledge.
Munter, J., Tinajero, J., Peregrino, S. & Reyes, R. (2009). “Project ‘Action for Equity’: Service-learning with a gender equity focus on the U.S./Mexico border.” In T. Kelshaw, F. Lazarus. & J. Minier. (Eds.). Partnerships for service-learning: Impacts on communities and students. (pp. 129 – 162). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Munter, J., Tinajero, J. & del Campo, A. (2007). “Engaging parents as leaders in schools with English Language Learners.” In D. Hiatt-Michael, (Ed.). Promising practices for teachers to communicate with families of English language learners. (pp. 119 – 133). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc.
J. Tinajero & Munter, J. (2004). “College of Education undergraduates and the Even Start family literacy project.” In B. Behringer, B. Bach, H. Daudistel, J. Fraser, J. Kriesky, & G. Lang (Eds.). Pursuing opportunities through partnerships: Higher education and communities. Morgantown, WV: West Virginia University Press
Tinajero, J. (2005). Forward: English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) Teaching and Learning: Pre-K-12 Classroom Applications for Students’ Academic Achievement and Development. In V. Gonzalez, T. Yawkey, and L. Martinez (Eds). Pearson Education, Inc.
Tinajero, J. and Munter, J.H. (2004). “The Role of Native Language and Parental Involvement: Developing Literacy Skills for All Children.” In Lapp D. et al (Eds.), Teaching all the Children: Strategies for Developing Literacy in an Urban Setting. New York: The Guilford Press.
Tinajero, J. and Spencer, D.A. (2002). Chapter 8: “Models of Bilingual Teacher Preparation: What’s Worked at the University of Texas at El Paso.” In Minaya-Rowe, L. (Series Editor), pp. 241-268. Research in Bilingual Education. Information Age Publishing Inc.
Tinajero, J. and Hurley, S.R. (2001). “Assessing Progress in Second-Language Acquisition.” In Hurley, S. R. and Tinajero, J.V. (Eds.), Literacy Assessment of Second Language Learners, pp. 27-42. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Tinajero, J. and Hurley, S. (2000). “Exemplary Schooling for Intermediate and Middle School Students Acquiring English.” In T. Dickinson and Woods (Eds.), Promoting Literacy in Grades 4-9. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon, 172-190.
Pardo, E. B. and Tinajero, J. (2000). “Literacy instruction through Spanish: Linguistic, cultural, and pedagogical considerations.” In The Power of Two Languages 2000: Effective Dual-Language Use Across the Curriculum. J. Tinajero and R. DeVillar, (Eds.). New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Blake, S. Hurley, S. R. and Tinajero, J. (2000). “Literacy and Science: Connections for English Language Learners.” In The Power of Two Languages 2000: Effective Dual-language Use Across the Curriculum. J. Tinajero and R. De Villar, (Eds.). New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Tinajero, J. and Spencer, D. A. (1999). “Creating a hope and a future for Hispanic mothers and daughters in the borderlands”. In Life, Death, and In Between on the U.S.-Mexico Border: Asi es la vida. M.O. Loustanau and Mary Sanchez-Bane, Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc.
Tinajero, J. and Huerta-Macias, A. (l997). “Teacher Preparation in the Language Arts: A Synthesis.” In Handbook of Research on Teaching Literacy Through the Communicative and Visual Arts, J. Flood, S. B. Heath and D. Lapp (Eds.). Simon & Schuster Macmillan Publishing Co., pp. 428-436.
Tinajero, J. & Hurley, S. and Lozano, E. (l997). “Developing language and literacy in bilingual classrooms.” In M.L. Gonzalez, Huerta-Macias, A. and J.V. Tinajero (Eds.), The Schooling of Latino Students: A Guide to Quality Practice. Technomics Publishing Company.
Tinajero, J., Izquierdo, E., and Svedman, D. (l996). “Teaching the language arts in the middle school.” In J. Flood, D. Lapp, K. Wood (Eds.), Spotlight on the Middle School. New York: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Tinajero, J. (l994). Teacher of the year ceremony: “Homenaje a los maestros bilingues.” In Rodriguez, R., Ramos, N. J. and Ruiz-Escalante, J. A. Compendium of Readings in Bilingual Education: Issues and Practices. San Antonio, TX: Texas Association for Bilingual Education.
Tinajero, J. (l994). “English language learners.” New Standards Project. Learning Research and Development Center and the National Center on Education and the Economy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Penn.
Pardo, E. and Tinajero, J. (l993). “Literacy instruction through Spanish: Linguistic, cultural and pedagogical considerations”. In Tinajero, J. V. and Ada, F.A. (Eds.), pp. 26-36. The power of two languages: Literacy and biliteracy for Spanish speaking students. New York: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Moran, C., Stobbe, J., Tinajero, J. and Tinajero, I. (l993). “Strategies for working with overage students.” In Tinajero, J. V. and Ada, F. A. (Eds.), pp. 117-131. The power of two languages: Literacy and biliteracy for Spanish speaking students. New York: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Tinajero, J., Calderon, M.E. and Hertz-Lazarowitz, R. (l993). “Cooperative learning strategies: Bilingual classroom applications.” In Tinajero, J.V. and Ada, F. A. (Eds.), pp. 241-253. The power of two languages: Literacy and biliteracy for Spanish speaking students. New York: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Tinajero, J. and Huerta-Macias, A. (l993). “Enhancing the skills of emergent writers acquiring English.” In Tinajero, J. V. and Ada, F. A. (Eds.), pp. 254-263. The power of two languages: Literacy and biliteracy for Spanish speaking students. New York: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Articles in Refereed Archival Journals
An, S.A., Tillman, D.M., Kim, S.J. (Accepted for publication in Jan 2018). Teaching Numbers through Dance: Developing a Choreography themed Mathematics Curriculum for Elementary Students. Journal of Dance Education.
Peterson, S., Tinajero, J., Garrison, C. and Meraz Pantoja, C. (Submitted for Publication Consideration). Do the Write Thing Violence Prevention Program: The Case of a Middle School on the U. S.-Mexico Border.
An, S. A., Zhang, M., Tillman, D., Lesser, L., Siemssen, A. & Tinajero, J. (2016). Learning to teach music-themed mathematics: An examination of preservice teachers’ beliefs about developing and implementing interdisciplinary mathematics pedagogy. Mathematics Teacher Education and Development, 18(1), 20-36.
An, S. A., Tillman, D. A., Zhang, M., Robertson, W., & Tinajero, J. (Online First). Hispanic preservice teachers’ peer evaluations of interdisciplinary curriculum development: A self-referenced comparison between monolingual generalists and bilingual generalists. Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 1538192715612912.
Peterson, S., Williams, R., Myer, R., Tinajero, J. (2016). Experiences of Middle-Level Students, Teachers and Parents in the Do the Write Thing Violence Prevention Program. Journal of Educational Research and Practice. 6(1), 66-89.
Kim, S. J. and Tinajero, J. (accepted 2016). Teaching Diversity to Bilingual Children: Mexican-Origin Kindergarteners’ Discussions about Children’s Literature Depicting Non-traditional Gender Roles. Linguistics and Literature Studies, 4(3), pp. 171-180.
An, S.A., Tillman, D. A., Zhang, M., Robertson, W, and Tinajero, J. (2015). Hispanic Preservice Teachers’ Peer Evaluations of Interdisciplinary Curriculum Development: A Self-Referenced Comparison Between Monolingual Generalists and Bilingual Generalists. Journal of Hispanic Higher Education. DOI:10.1177/1538192715612912. Pp. 1-19.
Soto Mas, F., Ming, J., Fuentes, B. and Tinajero, J. (2015). The Health Literacy & ESL Study: A Community-Based Intervention for Spanish-Speaking Adults. Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives. 20:4, 369-376. DOI: 101080/10810730.2014.965368. Project funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH). Grant # IR21HL091820-01. PI. F. Soto Mas. Co-PI, J. Tinajero
Kim, S. J. and Tinajero, J. (2014). “Literacy Discussions About Racial Discrimination and Segregation Among Bilingual Korean Kindergarteners: Possibilities and Challenges.” Journal of Bilingual Education Research and Instruction, Volume 16(1), pp. 46-76.
Soto Mas, F., Ming, J., Fuentes, B. and Tinajero, J. (2014). “The Health Literacy & ESL Study: A Community-Based Intervention for Spanish-Speaking Adults.” Journal of Health Communication. Project funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH). Grant # IR21HL091820-01. PI. F. Soto Mas. Co-PI, J. Tinajero
Soto Mas, F., Fuentes, B., Mein, E, Arnal, P. Tinajero, J. (2013). “Health Literacy & ESL Curriculum.” MedEdPORTAL. Available from mededportal .org/publication/9420. Project funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH). Grant # IR21HL091820-01A2. PI. F. Soto Mas. Co-PI J. Tinajero
Dow, P., Tinajero, J. and Krashen, S. (2011) Research Briefs: “A Note on English Language Development in One-Way vs. Two-Way Bilingual Programs.” Journal of Bilingual Education Research and Instruction, 13(1), pp. 83-87.
Becvar, J. E., Flores, B. C., Knaust, H., Lopez, J. A., Tinajero, J. (2010).”Implementing Peer Led Team Learning in Gateway Science and Mathematics Courses for Engineering Majors.” American Society for Engineering Education (AC 2010-1659), 9.
Dow, P., Tinajero, J. and Krashen, S. (Winter 2009-2010). “A Longitudinal Confirmation of the Interdependence Hypothesis.” International Journal of Foreign Language Teaching. Vol. 5, Number 2.
Collier, V., Thomas, W. and Tinajero, J. (Spr/Sum 2006). “From Remediation to Enrichment: Transforming Texas Schools through Dual Language.” Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE) Journal. Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 23-33.
Gonzalez, V., Tinajero, J., and Dow, P. (2006). “Educational Reform and Policy.” In the Praeger Handbook of Latino Education in the U. S. Vol. 1, (Diaz Soto, L., Editor). Westport, Conn: Praeger Publishing Co. pp. 127-136. (Refereed Handbook entry).
Gonzalez, V., Tinajero, J., and Dow, P. (2006). “Two-Way Bilingual Education Programs.” In the Praeger Handbook of Latino Education in the U. S. Vol. 2, (Diaz Soto, L., Editor). Westport, Conn: Praeger Publishing Co. pp. 470-479. (Refereed Handbook entry).
Alanis, I., Munter, J., and Tinajero, J. (Winter 2003). “Preventing Reading Failure for English Language Learners: Interventions for Struggling First-Grade L2 Students”. NABE Journal of Research & Practice (NJRP). Winter 2003, Volume 1, Number 1.
Wood, K. D. and Tinajero, J. (May 2002). “Research Into Practice: Using Pictures to Teach Content to Second Language Learners”. Middle School Journal. Vol. 33, No. 5, pp. 47-51.
Hurley, S. R.; Ryan, H. S.; and Tinajero, J. (Spring 2002). “Probe Books and Integrated Language Arts.” The State of Reading. Journal of the Texas State Reading Association. Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 2-10.
Tinajero, J. (October 2002). “Reflections on the Law: The Mother-Daughter Program”. Equity Now Digest. Equity Resource Center Publication, pp. 8-9.
Duran, E., Geva, E., Oller, J., Peer, L., Schwarz, R. and Tinajero, J. (2001). “Questions and Answers: Issues in Dyslexia and Second Language Learning.” Cindi Ciresi (Ed.). Commemorative Booklet of the International Dyslexia Association. 52nd Annual Conferece of the International Dyslexia Association.
Tinajero, J. (2001). “Many Languages—One Voice”. The Journal of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education. Volume 6. No. 1.
Tinajero, J. (2000). “No Matter How You Say It, Bilingual Education is for Everyone.” Black Issues in Higher Education. BI Forum. March 30, p. 34.
Blake, S. and Tinajero, J. (1998). “Developing Language and Concepts in Mathematics.” Math in My World: ESL Handbook. New York: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, pp. VI-X.
Flood, J., Lapp, D., Tinajero, J. and Hurley, S. (1997). “Literacy instruction for students acquiring English: Moving beyond the immersion debate.” The Reading Teacher. Vol. 50, No. 4 December l996/January l997.
Tinajero, J., Hurley, S.R. & Lozano, E. (l995). “Preparing teachers to teach language and literacy in the context of family and community: Two family literacy projects.” Conference Proceedings of the First Annual International Conference on the Emerging Literature of the Southwest Culture. El Paso, TX October 28-30, l995.
Flood, J., Lapp, D., Tinajero, J., and Nagel, G. (l995). “I never Knew I was needed until you called!” Promoting parent involvement in schools.” The Reading Teacher, Vol. 48, No. 7, pp. 614-617.
Tinajero, J. (l994). “Are we communicating? Effective instruction for students who are acquiring English as a Second Language.” The Reading Teacher, Vol. 48, No. 3, pp. 260-264.
Tinajero, J. (Winter l992). “Raising educational and career aspirations of Hispanic girls and their mothers.” The Journal of Educational Issues of Language Minority Students. Vol. 11, pp. 27-43.
Refereed Encyclopedia Entries
Munter, J. & Tinajero, J. (2008). “Virginia Collier.” In The Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education (Vol. 2, pp. 153 – 154). Los Angeles, CA: Sage Publications.
Tinajero, J. & Munter, J. (2008). “Skills transfer theory.” In The Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education (Vol. 2, pp. 746 - 749). Los Angeles, CA: Sage Publications.
Author of K-6th Grade Scholarly Literacy/ESL programs used in U.S. Schools
My scholarship is evidenced by my work as co-author of highly specialized instructional materials designed for teaching reading and language skills to ELs. I was invited by a major publishing company, MacMillan/McGraw-Hill (and now McGraw-Hill) to serve as co-author of highly specialized instructional materials for teaching reading and English language skills to ELs and materials for teaching reading and language skills to proficient English speakers. The following are comprehensive, multi-component reading/language arts/ESL programs, all pioneering efforts in the field of education distributed nationally and internationally in public and private schools. All materials integrate the most recent research in the areas of literacy and second language acquisition. The following were developed during the evaluation period, 2011-2017.
August, D., Bear, D., Dole, J., Echevarria, J., Fisher, D., Francis, D., Gibson, V., Hasbrouck, J., Kilgo, M., McTighe, J., Paris, S., Shanahan, T., and Tinajero, J. (In Alphabetical order) (2017). Wonders English Reading Program, K-6, For State of California. Comprehensive, Multicomponent English Reading/Language Arts Program for in response to call for adoption in California.
August, D., Echevarria, J. and Tinajero, J. (Listed in Alphabetical Order) (2017). Reading Wonders for English Learners. Comprehensive Kit for use with ELs in California. McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
August, D., Echevarria, J. and D. Tinajero, J. (Listed in Alphabetical Order) (2017). Maravillas Comprehensive, Multicomponent Spanish Reading/Language Arts Program for Grades K-6 in response to call for adoptions in California. McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Tinajero, J., J. Echevarria, and August, D. (2015). Reading Wonders for English Learners. Comprehensive Kit for use with ELs. Mc-Graw-Hill Publishing Company. Revised—called for adoption in other states. (Major components were completed in 2015).
Tinajero, J. et al. (2010). In the USA. Comprehensive, Multi-component Reading Program for Struggling Readers. National Geographic/Hampton-Brown Books.
Tinajero, J. Program Consultant (2010). Development of the Teacher’s Guide for the NGELPS—National Geographic English Language Proficiency Standards. Effective Strategies for English Language Learners: Scaffolding Instruction Across the Content Areas.
Moore, D., Short, D., Tatum, A., Tinajero, J., Bernabei, G. (2009) Inside the USA, Grades 6-8. 2009. A comprehensive Reading Program for struggling readers and newcomers to the U.S. Grades 6-8). Published by National Geographic/Hampton Brown Publishing Company.
Moore, D., Short, D., Tatum, A., Tinajero, J., Bernabei, G. (2009). Inside the USA, Grades K-1. A comprehensive Reading Program for newcomers to the U.S. Published by National Geographic/Hampton Brown Publishing Company.
Tinajero, J. et al (2008). Treasures, K-8 Reading Program. A comprehensive multi-component reading program available for adoption throughout the U.S. Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. New York, New York.
Tinajero, J. et al (2008). Tesoros, K-8 Spanish Reading Program. A comprehensive multi-component reading program available for adoption throughout the U.S. Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. New York, New York.
Schifini, A.; Short, D.J.; Tinajero, J.; Garcia, E.; Garcia, E.E.; Hamayan, E.; Kratky, L., (2004). Avenues. Grades K-5. Mlulti-component ESL Program for Elementary Schol. Carmel: CA: Hampton-Brown Books.
Schifini, A., Short, D. and Tinajero, J. (2002). High Point: Success in Language, Literature, Content. Grades 6-8. Multi-component ESL Program for Middle School. Carmel: CA: Hampton-Brown Books.
Tinajero, J. et al. (2001). McGraw-Hill Reading, Grades 3-5. Multi-component Reading Program. In collaboration with a team of experts in the field of Reading. New York: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Tinajero, J. et al. (2001). McGraw-Hill Spanish Reading, Grades 3-5. In collaboration with a team of experts in the field of Spanish reading. Adopted by school districts across the U. S. and Latin America. New York: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Tinajero, J. et al., (c. 2000). McGraw-Hill English Reading. K-3 Reading Program. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Tinajero, J. et. al. (2000). McGraw-Hill Spanish Reading Program (Lectura) K-3. Multi-component Spanish Reading Program. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Tinajero, J. et. al. (2000). McGraw-Hill Language Arts Program K-8. Multi-component Language Arts Program. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Tinajero, J. and Hasbrouck. (2000). McGraw-Hill Spanish Language Arts Program K-6. Multi-component Spanish Program. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
Tinajero, J. and Schifini, A. (c. l997). Into English! Multicomponent ESL Program, Grades K-6. Carmel, CA: Hampton-Brown Books.
Tinajero, J. et.al. (l997). Spotlight on Literacy! Multicomponent Reading/Language Arts Program Grades K-8. New York: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Tinajero, J. et.al. (l997). Cuentamundos. Multicomponent Spanish Reading/Language Arts Program, Grades, K-6. New York: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Tinajero, J. (1997). ESL Handbook for My World/Mi Mundo. An ESL component of the Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Social Studies Program-Aventuras a Traves del Tiempo/Adventures in Time. New York: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Tinajero, J. and Schifini, A. (l993). ESL Theme Links. Multicomponent ESL Program. Carmel, CA: Hampton-Brown Books.
Tinajero, J., et.al. (l992). A New View. Multicomponent Reading/Language Arts Program, Grades K-8. New York: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Tinajero, J., et. al. (l992). Cuentamundos. Multicomponent Reading/Language Arts Program, Grades K-6. New York: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Tinajero, J. et. al (l992). The Write Idea. Multicomponent Writing Program, Grades K-8. New York: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Tinajero, J., et. al. (l988). Campanitas de oro. Multicomponent Reading/Language Arts Program, Grades K-6. New York: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Tinajero, J. and Long, S. (l989). Macmillan Transitional Reading Program. New York: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Tinajero, J. et.al. (l987). Mil maravillas. Multicomponent Reading Program, Grades K-5. New York: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Other Scholarly Writing/Contributions to Education
Tinajero, J. and August, D. (2017). McGraw-Hill Education’s Guiding Principles for Supporting English Learners. McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. These principles guided the author team in the development of literacy and ESL Programs (Wonders, Maravilla, etc) and have also been incorporated into a new K-8 Social Studies Program, Impact, published by McGraw-Hill.
Brochure on Benefits of the Do the Write thing Challenge as documented by the University of Texas at El Paso. Research Team: J. Tinajero, Sarah Peterson, Rick Myer, and Craig Williams. Brochure was distributed nationally to all participants of the program. The brochure summarizes research reported on 2016 publication by research team: schlarworks.waldenu.edu/jerap/vol16/iss1/5/.
Macmillan/Mc-Graw-Hill Publishing Company. Texas Geometry. Served as consultant and provided valuable input toward the development of this program, a comprehensive, multi-component Geometry Textbook Series, as it relates to English Language Learners. 2010
Bilingual Research SIG Session Chair for 2003 Conference. AERA—American Education Research Association. Elected by SIG membership at the 2002 AERA Conference. 2002-present.
*Advisor/Reviewer. Design and development of multimedia instructional and educational software products and services which deliver an enhanced learning environment to improve student academic achievement. PLATO Learning Corporation. 2003-04.
National Geographic School Publishing Literacy Advisory Council. Conceptualized and provided guidance in the development of Windows on Literacy. A Transition Reading Program for Struggling Students, Grades 2-5. Developmental reading program designed for students from late Grade 2 through Grade 5 who are struggling to achieve reading proficiency. National Geographic School Publishing. 2001-2003.
Contributor/Reviewer. The Teaching of Language Arts to Limited English Proficient/English Language Learners: A Resource Guide for All Teachers. New York State Education Department/Office of Bilingual Education and Eastern Suffolk VOCES Bilingual/ESL Technical Assistance Center. 20001.
Newsletter Articles (Selected)
Munter, J. & Tinajero, J. (2004). “Connecting the whole university to prepare teachers: UTEP perspectives on the Teachers for a New Era Project.” NABE News, (28)1, 3-7.
Tinajero, J. President’s Message: “Special Education.” NABE News. The Magazine for Educators of English Language Learners. 2004.
Tinajero, J. President’s Message. “Lau vs. Nichols.” NABE News. The Magazine for Educators of English Language Learners. 2004.
Tinajero, J. Message from the President: “Many Tongues, One Voice.” NABE News: The News Magazine about Educational Equity and Excellence Through Bilingual Education. Dr. A Sosa, Ed. Vol. 23, No. 5, March 15, 2000. pp. 3, 22-23, 34.
Tinajero, J. Message from the President: NABE: “Creating Connections for Children.” NABE News: The News Magazine about Educational Equity and Excellence Through Bilingual Education. Dr. A Sosa, Ed. Vol. 23, No. 6, May 1, 2000, pp. 3, 31
Tinajero, J. Message from the President: “But I Want My Child to Learn English . . .!” NABE News: The News Magazine about Educational Equity and Excellence Through Bilingual Education. Dr. A Sosa, Ed. Vol. 23, No. 8, August 1, 2000, pp. 3, 11, 28.
Tinajero, J. Message from the President: “Our Challenge: Continue Working Smarter AND Harder!” NABE News: The News Magazine About Bilingual Education. Dr. A Sosa, Ed. Vol. 24, No. 1, September/October 2000, p. 3.
Tinajero, J. Message from the President: “NABE '99--The Power of Language.” NABE News: The News Magazine About Educational Equity and Excellence Through Bilingual Education. Dr. N. Zelasko, Ed. Vol. 22, No. 5, March 15, 1999, pp. 3, 50, 52.
Tinajero, J. Message from the President: “Minimal Time, Minimal Outcomes!” NABE News: The News Magazine About Educational Equity and Excellence Through Bilingual Education. Dr. N. Zelasko, Ed. Vol. 22, No 6, May 1, 1999, pp. 3, 44.
Tinajero, J. Message from the President: “On Your Mark, Get Set, Go” NABE News: The News Magazine About Educational Equity and Excellence Through Bilingual Education. Dr. A. Sosa, Ed. Vol. 22, No. 7, June 15, 1999, pp. 3, 18.
Tinajero, J. Message from the President: “Travel Plans for NABE: Staying the Course” NABE News: The News Magazine About Educational Equity and Excellence Through Bilingual Education. Dr. A. Sosa, Ed. Vol. 22, No. 8, August 1, 1999, pp. 3, 28-29.
Tinajero, J. Message from the President: “Take Up Your Pen and Write!” NABE News: The News Magazine About Educational Equity and Excellence Through Bilingual Education. Dr. A. Sosa, Ed. Vol. 22, No. 1, September 15, 1999, pp. 3-4, 21/.
Tinajero, J. Message from the President: “The Power of Language--Part I.” NABE News: The News Magazine about Educational Equity and Excellence Through Bilingual Education. Dr. A Sosa, Ed. Vol. 23, No. 2, November 1, 1999, pp. 3, 4, 33-34.
Tinajero, J. Message from the President: “The Power of Language--Part II.” NABE News: The News Magazine about Educational Equity and Excellence Through Bilingual Education. Dr. A Sosa, Ed. Vol. 23, No. 3, December 1, 1999, pp. 1, 3.
KEYNOTEADDRESSES/DISCUSSANT/PANELIST AT INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL & REGIONAL SYMPOSIA AND CONFERENCES (RECENT) (INVITED*)
*Madrid, Spain. Panel Plenario: La formación del profesorado bilingüe—Inicial y continua. Panelist para contrastar modelos de formación, resultados y por supuesto para enriquecer el debate que, de manera generalizada, la enseñanza bilingüe debe generar. IV Congreso Internacional de Enseñanza Bilingüe en Centros Educativos CIEB 2017. Madrid—Campus de Vicálvaro. Octubre 21, 2017. (Invited)
*Washington, DC. Coordinator/Organizer, National Recognition Conference of the National Academy to Prevent Violence, Washington, DC, "Research on Do the Write Thing (DtWT) Violence Prevention Program in El Paso, Texas", National, Invited. (July 23, 2017).
*Nashville, TN. Key Presenter. Research on the El Paso Do the Write Thing Program. Meeting of the Chairs of 26 states of the National Campaign to Stop Violence. February 2017.
*San Antonio, Texas. . Panelist: RTI and English Language Learners with Drs. Jana Echevarria and Diane August. National Professional Development Annual Conference for Educators, June 5, 2017.
*Chicago, Illinois. Organized, Chaired and Moderated Symposium. NABE 2016 National Education Leadership Forum: National Crisis in Teacher Diversity. Panelists: Chancellor Carmen Fariña, New York City Public Schools; Profesora Virginia Vinuesa, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain, Dr. Williams Rivers, Executive Director, Joint Committee for Languages-National Council for & International Studies, and Delisa Saunders, Deputy Director/Human Rights & community Relations. The session was designed to engage with district leaders who have been successful in making large-scale instructional program shifts in meeting the needs of ELs and to successfully staff up with bilinguals and teachers of color. NABE 2016 Conference. 45th Annual Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education. March 3, 2016.
*Dallas, Texas. Keynote Speaker: A World-Class Education for Academic Success and Global Marketability for ELLs through Dual Language Programs. ESC Region 10 2nd Annual Dual Language Summit. May 2014.
*Houston, Texas. Keynote Speaker: Saber es Poder: Parents as Leaders and Advocates. Annual Conference of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE). Parent Summit. October 10, 2013.
*Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Discussant for Paper Session: Dual Language Instruction Research and Perspective. 2012 AERA Conference. April 2012.
*Denver, Colorado. Keynote Speaker: The Role of the Native Language in the Academic Development of ELLs in Two-Way Dual Language Programs. Dual Language Immersion SIG Pre-Conference Institute. 39th Annual Bilingual/Multicultural International Conference of NABE—National Association for Bilingual Education. February 3, 2010.
*Denver, Colorado. Keynote Speaker. The Role of the Native Language in the Academic Development of of ELLs in Two-Way Dual Language Programs. National Association for Bilingual Education Dual Language Institute. February 2009.
*Phoenix, AZ. Keynote Speaker. Dual Language Immersion Pre-Conference Institute. Lighting the Path, Leading the Way through Advocacy. National Association for Bilingual Education. January 18, 2006.
*Boston, MASS. Keynote Speaker: Accelerating Achievement for English Learners: New Challenges, New Opportunities. MABE/MATSOL Associations for Bilingual/ESOL Education. March 2, 1006.
*West Lafayette, Indiana. Keynote Speaker. Great Teaching by Teachers: Enhancing Children’s Oral Language. Purdue Literacy Network Project Fifth Annual Summer Institute. July 21, 2005.
*Vail, Colorado. Keynote Speaker. Reading Leadership Symposium. Vocabulary Building for the English Leaner: What Should be Happening in the Classroom? Sponsored by Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. November 4-5, 2005.
*New York, NY. Keynote Speaker. ELL Research Symposium. Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company’s. 7/04.
*Washington, D. C. Keynote Address: Success for English Learners. Literacy Summit. Sponsored by National Geographic. 6/23/04.
*Palatine, Illinois. Keynote Speaker: Teacher As Advocate in Changing Times. 3rd Annual Project S.T.E.P. Spring Conference. April 26, 2003.
*Mexico City, Mexico. Keynote Speaker: Opportunities and Challenges: Creating the Optimum Conditions for Teaching English as a Second Language. 12th Mextesol Mexico City Regional Convention. April 2002.
*Puebla, Mexico. Keynote Speaker. Second Language Development and Emergent Literacy in Relation to At-Risk ESL/Bilingual Populations. VII Congreso Latinoamericano: Desarrollo de la lectura y la escritura. October 2002.
*San Antonio, Texas. Keynote Speaker. We are One Voice. 29th Annual Bilingual/Multicultural International Education Conference. NABE. February 16, 2000.
*Los Angeles, CA. Keynote Speaker. Challenges and Promises. National Association for Educational Equity Conference 2000: Creating Connections for Children. April 5, 2000.
ADDRESSES, SYMPOSIA & WEBINARS AT NATIONAL LEVEL (INVITED*)
Dallas, Texas. Presentation on: It Takes a Village: Changing Systems to Help ELLs ExCELL. Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education: Leadership for Equity and Excellence Through Bilingualism and Biliteracy. February 2017.
*New Orleans, LA. Presentation on: Research on the El Paso Do the Write Thing Program. Meeting of the Chairs of the National Campaign to Stop Violence. February 2016.
*Santa Fe, NM. Panel Discussion. ELLs and the Common Core State Standards. Panelists: Jana Echevarria, Diane August, and Josefina Tinajero. Reading Leadership Symposium. June 22, 2013.
*El Paso, Texas (National Access by Viewers). ELL Panel Discussion with Jana Echevarria, Diana August, and Josefina Tinajero. Webinar, August 8, 2013.
Louisville, KY. Flores, B. C., Becvar, J. E., Darnell, A., Knaust, H., Lopez, J. A., Tinajero, J. V., Implementing Peer Led Team Learning in Gateway Science and Mathematics Courses for Engineering Majors, National, peer-reviewed/refereed, published in proceedings, Accepted. ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 21, 2010.
Washington, D.C. Linking Generations, Strengthening Communities: Innovative Family Programs. InterAction Forum 2010 June 3, 2010.
*El Paso, Texas. Development: Building on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Re-Envisioning the Border Community to Foster a U.S. Mexico Partnership for Prosperity, Progress and socio-Economic Development. 7th Annual Border Security Conference, Human Capital, August 12, 2010.
*Denver, Colorado. Panelist: The Future of Dual Language and the Re-Authorization of NCLB. Dual Language Immersion SIG Pre-Conference Institute. 39th Annual Bilingual/Multicultural International Conference of NABE—National Association for Bilingual Education. Feb 3, 2010.
*Denver, Colorado. The Mother-Daughter Program—Action for Equity Program: Negotiating New Frontiers in Student Success Through School-University-Community Partnerships on the U.S./Mexico Border. INET Conference: International Roundtable on School, Family, and Community Partnerships. With Dr. Judith Munter, Luz Rolon and Estella Valles. April 30, 2010.
*Santa Fe, New Mexico. Panel Discussion: RTI and English Language Learners. K-6 Reading Leadership Symposium: Response to Intervention. Sponsored by Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 2009.
*New York, New York. Issues on reading research on English Language Learners. ELL Symposium. Macmilan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. June 2004.
*Orlando, Florida. Symposium Chair. Literacy and Language Development for English Learners: Research-Based Instruction for Proven Results. 48th Annual International Reading Association Conference. May 7, 2003.
*Orlando, Florida. Symposium Presenter. From Oral Language to Literacy: Designing Lessons for Success. 48th Annual International Reading Association Conference. May 7, 2003.
*New York, New York. Reading Symposium. Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. Issues on reading research for second language learners. November 2002.
*Albuquerque, New Mexico. Symposium Panelist: Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives on Bilingualism, Multilingualism, and Dyslexia. Dyslexia and English as a Second Language (including Bilingualism): Issues, Research, Diagnosis, Instruction, and Future Directions. 52nd Annual Conference of The International Dyslexia Association. October 2001. (With Elva Duran, Esther Geva, John Oller, Lindsay Peer, and Robin Schwarz).
*Albuquerque, New Mexico. Symposium Featured Speaker: Development of Reading and Language Skills in Normally Achieving and At-risk ESL Children. Dyslexia and English as a Second Language (including Bilingualism): Issues, Research, Diagnosis, Instruction, and Future Directions. Theoretical/Research Strand: ESL/Bilingual Struggling Learners. 52nd Annual Conference of The International Dyslexia Association. October 2001.
*Bethesda, Maryland. Symposium. Development of Early Literacy Skills in Children with Bilingual and/or Mlulticultural Backgrounds. Emergent and Early Literacy Workshop: Current Status and Research Directions, September 21-23, 2000.
*Indianapolis, Indiana. Symposium Speaker. Helping Struggling Learners Read and Write. Symposium Topic: Meeting the Literacy and Developmental Needs of Learners in Grades 4-9. 45th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association. May 3, 2000.
PEER-REVIEWED AND INVITED* PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS AT INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL CONFERENCES (RECENT/INVITED*)
San Antonio, Texas. Do the Write Thing Violence Prevention Program: Lessons from a Middle School on the U.S. Mexican Border. Roundtable Session with S. Peterson, R. Myer, C. Williams and Graduate students Corina Garrison, Cinthia Meraz Pantoja, Alejandra Hernandez and Elizabeth Rodriguez. AERA—American Educational Research Association Conference. April 27, 2017.
*San Antonio, Texas. Examination of the Do the Write Thing Challenge Program in El Paso, Texas. Invited Poster Session with S. Peterson, R. Myer, C. Williams, and Graduate Students Corina Garrison, Cinthia Meraz Pantoja, Alejandra Hernandez and Elizabeth Rodriguez. (Invited as a result of having received an AERA Grant to conduct the research). AERA—American Educational Research Association Conference, April 28, 2017.
San Antonio, Texas. Preservice Teachers Perception of Teaching Mathematics Through Choreography and Dance. With S. An, S. J. Kim and C. Wilson (Harmony School of Excellence). AERA—American Educational Research Association Conference, April 30, 2017.
Washington, DC. Research on Do the Write Thing (DtWT) Violence Prevention Program in El Paso, Texas. With C. Williams and Cinthia Meraz-Pantoja, Graduate Student. 2017 National Recognition Conference of the National Academy to Prevent Violence, July 23, 2017.
Dallas, Texas. (Chair), Annual Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, NABE, It Takes a Village: Changing Systems to Help ELLs ExCELL, Session, National, peer-reviewed/refereed. With Sonia Dominguez, Student Success Director, e3 Alliance, Christine Bailie from Austin, Texas and two bilingual program directors: Alejandro Gongora (Hayus CISD) and Patricia Melgar-Cook, Bastrop ISD, April 28, 2017.
Dallas, Texas. Saber es poder: Parents as Leaders and Advocates. National Association for Bilingual Education Conference, March 5, 2016.
Chicago, Illinois. Music Activities as an Impetus for Hispanic Elementary Students’ Mathematical Disposition. With Song An and Daniel Tillman. AERA—American Education Research Association Conference, April 12, 2016.
Chicago, Illinois. Experiences of Middle Level Students, Teachers, and Parents in the National Do the Write Thing Violence Prevention Program. With Rick Myers, Sarah Peterson and Craig Williams. American Educational Research Association Conference, April 17, 2016.
Chicago, Illinois. Music Activities as an Impetus for Hispanic Elementary Students’ Mathematical Disposition. With Daniel Tillman and Song An. AERA—American Education Research Association Conference, April 18, 2016.
San Antonio, Texas. Panel presentation at literacy symposium with Diane August and Peggy Cerna (Moderator, Ed. Lamprich). The Importance of Heritage Language and Dual Language Programs for English Learners Sponsored by McGraw-Hill Education. September 29, 2016.
San Juan, Puerto Rico. NABE Second Annual Dual Language Symposium. Panelist on addressing the needs of ELL, June 2016.
Chicago, Illinois. SABER ES PODER! Los padres como líderes y defensores (Knowledge is Power: Parents as Leaders and Advocates). National Association for Bilingual Education Conference, March 6, 2016.
Las Vegas, Nevada. SABER ES PODER! Los padres como líderes y defensores (Knowledge is Power: Parents as Leaders and Advocates). Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, March 6, 2015.
Chicago, Illinois. Literary Discussions about Gender Roles Among Spanish-English Kindergarteners: A Case Study. 2015 AERA—Annual Conference of the American Education Research Association, April 16, 2015. (With So Jung Kim)
Chicago, Illinois. The Effects of Interdisciplinary Practice on Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Mathematics Teaching Efficacy Self-Efficacy and Pedagogy: A Intervention Study of Music-Mathematics Integrated Education. 2015 Annual Conference of the American Education Research Association Conference (AERA), April 18, 2015. (With Drs. Song An, Daniel Tillman and So Jung Kim)
Chicago, Illinois. Experiences of Middle Level Students, Teachers, and Parents in the National Do the Write Thing Violence Prevention Program. 2015 Annual Conference of the American Education Research Association Conference (AERA), April 17, 2015. (With Drs. Sarah Peterson, Rick Myer and Craig Williams)
Vancouver, Canada. Pre-School Bilingual Children’s Discussions About Gender: A Case Study. Conference of the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Childhood Global Summit, April 2014.
Philadelphia, Penn. Pre-School Bilingual Children’s Reading of Picture books with Non-traditional Gender roles. A Case Study. AERA Conference, April 2014. With So Jung Kim.
*San Diego, CA. Special Session: The Role of the Native Language in the Academic Development of ELLs in Two-way Dual Language Programs. National Association for Bilingual Education Conference, February 2014.
Dallas, Texas. Featured Session: What Great Dual Language Teachers Teach and How they Teach it in the K-3 Classroom Great Teaching by Teachers in Two-Way Dual Language Classrooms—k-3: From Theory to Best Practices. National Association for Bilingual Education Conference, Feb 2012.
Dallas, Texas. Presentation on the NABE Journal of Research and Practice (NJRP). National Association for Bilingual Education Conference, February. 2012.
*Chicago, Illinois. Major Forum: Clinical Preparation: President Challenges and Promising Solutions. AACTE 64th Annual Meeting and Exhibits. Imagine the Impact: Providing a Learning Journey for All, February 2012.
Chicago, Illinois. A Promising ESL &Health Literacy Curriculum for Hispanic Adults. 3rd Annual Health Literacy Research Conference. (With Dr. F. Soto Mas, E. Mein, B. Fuentes, and J. Tinajero, October 2011
Bethesda, Maryland. An Integrated Curriculum for Improving Health Literacy Among Hispanic Adults. DiversityRx Conference. With F. Soto Mas, B. O. Fuentes, E. Mein, and Al. Muro, October 2010.
Louisville, KY. Supplementing Peer Led Team Learning in Gateway Science and Mathematics Courses for Engineering Majors. ASES Annual Conference and Exposition. With Drs. Benjamin Flores, Ann Darnell, James Becvar, Helmut Knaust, AND Jorge Lopez, 2010.
*Denver, Colorado. Testing of English Language Learners. Presentation with members of the Technical Advisory Panel on Uniform National Rules. NAEP (National Assessment Governing Board). AERA Conference, 2009
*Guadalajara, Mexico. International Panel Presentation: Como desenvolver, negociar e executar convenios internationals entre universidades. La colaboración universitaria interamericana: Construyendo juntos nuestro future. An Inter-American Higher Education Collaboration: Working Together to Shape the Future of our Communities. CONAHEC—Consorcio para la Colaboración en la Educación Superior en América del Norte, February 22-24, 2009.
Washington, D.C. Transforming From High School to College in Texas: “Closing the Gaps” for Hispanic Students. AERA (American Education Research Association) Conference. With Dr. Judith Munter, Hector Hernandez, and Pauline Dow, April 14 & 15, 2009.
Seattle, Washington. New Skills for New Teachers: The UTEP-Canutillo Induction Partnership Model. Selected for presentation at the NNER (National Network for Educational Renewal) Conference, October 16, 2009.
San Antonio, Texas. Hispanic Student Success in the 21st Century: A New Approach to Transitioning Into College. American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education Conference, March 6, 2009.
*Grand Rapids, Michigan. Literacy Needs of ELL Children. 53rd Annual Conference of the Michigan Reading Association, March 14-16, 2009.
San Diego, CA. Envisioning Families, Schools and Communities at the Center. AACTE 58th Annual Meeting. Creating New Visions for Teacher Education, Feb. 1, 2007.
Costa Mesa, California. Preparing Hispanic Women and Girls for STEM Careers. American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education. With Judith Munter and Hector Balcazar, March 10, 2007.
*El Paso, Texas. Panel Moderator and Speaker: Teacher Preparation: The Role of HSIs in Preparing Highly Qualified Teachers. The American Competitiveness Initiative: Challenges and Opportunities for Hispanic Serving Institutions. The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. With Drs. Michael Marder, Susan Polirstok, and Nora Ramirez, April 23-25, 2007.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Helping English Learners Develop the Academic Language Crucial to Reading Success. 52nd International Reading Association Annual Convention, May 2007.
Charleston, West Virginia. Building Bridges to Sustain Simultaneous Renewal on the U. S.-Mexico Border: The UTEP-CISD Model. National Network for Educational Renewal. 2007 Annual Conference, October 5, 2007.
San Diego, CA. Envisioning Families, Schools and Communities at the Center. (With three other deans) AACTE 58th Annual Meeting. Creating New Visions for Teacher Education. With 3 other deans, Feb. 1, 2006.
Phoenix, AZ. Bilingual Education on the U.S.-Mexico Border. National Association for Bilingual Education. With Pauline Dow, Associate Supt, Canutillo ISD, January 21, 2006.
Phoenix, AZ. Connecting Across Borders: The UTEP-UACJ Experience. National Association for Bilingual Education. (With Maria Teresa Montero, UACJ; Dr. Judith Munter; Nancy Tafoya; and Beverley Calvo, January 21, 2006.
San Antonio, TX. Mothers and Daughters Learning Together: Action for Equity at the University of Texas at El Paso. American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education. With Judith Munter, March 4, 2006.
San Francisco, CA. The Role of “La Familia” in Schools on the U.S./Mexico Border: Implications for School-University-Community Partnership. 13th International Roundtable on School, Family, and Community Partnerships. International Network (INET) of Scholars on School, Family, and Community Partnerships. With J. Munter and Pauline Dow, April 7, 2006.
Las Vegas, NV. Panel Comprised by 2006 Woman of the Year: What I Have
Accomplished as a Hispanic Female. Hispanic Business Magazine, May 4, 2006.
Ann Arbor, MI. ACtion for Equity (ACE). Motivating Hispanic Girls and Women through University Preparation and Career Development Along the U. S./Mexico Border. AGELE Conference, July 30, 2006.
San Jose, CA. Featured Speaker: Mentoring Tomorrow’s Teachers for Diverse Classrooms. Eighth National Symposium on Teacher Induction. Blueprint for Success, February 7, 2006.
El Paso, Texas. Using Data for Schoolwide Improvement: Preparing Future Teachers of ELLs as Information Analysts. A TNE/AED Sponsored Conference: 3rd Annual English Language Development Conference, November 6, 2006.
El Paso, Texas. School-University Partnerships in Diverse Communities: Enhancing Knowledge of Future Teachers through Engaging with Schools as Clinics. A TNE/AED Sponsored Conference. 3rd Annual English Language Development Conference, November 7, 2006.
*Seattle, Washington. Teaching as a Clinical Practice Profession. TNE Joint Conference with Deans: Partnership & Development, December 7, 2005.
*Racine, Wisconsin. Policy and Standards and Implications for ELLS. Wingspread Conference: Language, Curriculum, and Community in Teacher Preparation. Invited Presentation. Sponsored by AACTE, Lumina Foundation, NEA and Johnson Foundation, September 20, 2005.
*Northridge, California. Preparing Furture Educators for Success with ELL Students and Families: Preliminary Results from the University of Texas at EL Paso. 2005 ELD TNE Conference. With J. Munter. CSUN, September 2005.
Honolulu, Hawaii. Partnerships: Job-Embedded Career and Technology Teacher Training. Hawaii International Conference on Education. With R. Gunter and S. Hurley, January 7, 2005.
San Diego, CA. Teachers’ and Principals’ Perceptions on Dual Language Acquisition in a Texas School District on the U. S.-Mexico Border. AERA—American Educational Research Association Conference. With Dr. Rudy Rincones and Pauline Dow, April 13, 2005.
San Antonio, Texas. Literacy and Language Development for English Learners: Research-Based Instruction for Proven Results: Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Instruction for ELLs. International Reading Association Conference, May 3, 2005.
San Antonio, Texas. The Impact of the No Child Left Behind Act on Literacy and Language. Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference for Bilingual Education (NABE), January 21, 2005.
*West Lafayette, Indiana. Enhancing Children’s Oral Language Development. Purdue Literacy Network Project Fifth Annual Summer Institute, July 21, 2005.
San Antonio, Texas. NABE Review of Research and Service. Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference for Bilingual Education—SIG on Research and Evaluation Institute, January 21, 2005.
St. Louis, MI. Job Embedded Teacher Training: An Innovative Approach to the Recruitment and Certification of Paraprofessionals in El Paso County. NNER—National Network for Educational Renewal Annual Conference, October 22, 2004.
New York, NY. Effect of two-way bilingual education on literacy/biliteracy development in Hispanic immigrant students in the U. S. International Research Symposium—Imagining Multilingual Schools. With Pauline Dow. Columbia University’s Teachers College. October 1, 2004.
Lansing, MI. Preparing Teachers to Work with English Learners. Carnegie/TNE ELL Conference. With Dr. J. Munter, September 2004.
Lansing, MI. Preparing Teachers to Work with English Learners. Teachers for a New Era. Workshop on Second Language Learning. Michigan State University, September 8, 2004.
Washington, DC. School-University Partnerships: The Power of Collaboration. OELA Summit. With Pauline Dow, August 2004.
*Washington, D. C. Panel Discussion: Meeting the Needs of All Students: Providing Access for All & Summer School for ELs. Roundtable Discussion: Literacy Summit. Sponsored by National Geographic, June 23, 2004.
San Diego. Project Podemos: A Culturally Diverse Parental Engagement Project AERA/INET Annual Conference. With Dr. J Munter, April 2004.
San Diego. Panel Participant at the Bilingual Education Research SIG Business Meeting: Examining Trends and Issues in Bilingual Education Research. CA. AERA—American Educational Research Association Conference, April 13, 2004.
San Diego, CA. Teachers’ and Principals’ Perceptions on Dual Language Acquisition in a Texas School District on the U. S.-Mexico Border. AERA—American Educational Research Association Conference. With Dr. Rudy Rincones and Pauline Dow, April 13, 2004.
El Paso, Texas. Panel Moderator & Commentator: What Every Parent Should Know About Rights and Responsibilities Under the NCLB Act. Partners in Hispanic Education/Feria Educativa, April 24, 2004.
Reno-Tahoe, Nevada. Literacy and Language Development for English Learners: Research-Based Instruction for Proven Results: Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Instruction for ELLs. International Reading Association Conference, May 3, 2004.
Orlando, Florida. Presentation to Members of the Hispanic Caucus: Meet the Experts Session: Best Practices in Bilingual Education—Truth vs. Myth. 64th Anual Conference/Nacional School Board Members Association. (NSBA). (Replaced Delia Pompa on Program), March 28, 2004.
Orlando, Florida. Meet the Experts Session: Best Practices for Communities With Emerging Hispanic Populations. Annual Conference/Nacional School Board. Members Association—NSB. Orlando, Florida, March 29, 2004.
Albuquerque, NM. Literacy and Language Development for English Learners: Research-Based Instruction for Proven Results. Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, February 6, 2004.
St. Louis, Michigan. Job Teacher Training: An Innovative Approach to the Recruitment and Certification of Paraprofessionals in El Paso County. NNER—National Network for Educational Renewal Annual Conference, October 22, 2004.
San Diego, CA. Project Podemos: A Culturally Diverse Parental Engagement Project. AERA/INET Annual Conference. With Dr. J Munter, October 21, 2004.
Orlando, Florida. Institute Co-Chair. Teaching All of the Children in Your Classroom: Strategies for Developing the Literacy of Every Child in an Urban Setting. 48th Annual International Reading Association Conference Institute #20, May 4, 2003.
Orlando, Florida. Can Literacy in the Native Language be a Bridge Between Home and School, Cultures? 48th Annual International Reading Association Conference. With Dr. Judith Munter, May 4, 2003.
Chicago, Illinois. Models of Bilingual Teacher Preparation: What’s Worked at The University of Texas at El Paso. SIG/Bilingual Education Research –Accountability and Social Justice in Bilingual Education: A New Paradigm for Classroom Teaching? AERA—American Educational Research Association Conference, April 23, 2003.
Chicago, Illinois. Teachers as Advocates in Changing Times: Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners. STEP/IAMME Spring Conference, April 26, 2003.
Chicago, Illinois. Leading Scholars in Achieving High Quality Educational for Bilingual Students: An Interview with Dr. Josefina Tinajero and Dr. Elena Izquierdo. (Interviewee: Dr. Judith Munter) AERA—American Educational Research Association Conference, April 24, 2003.
New Orleans, Louisiana. Preventing Reading Failure for English Language Learners: Interventions for Struggling First-Grade L2 Students. Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, March 2003.
New Orleans, Louisiana. How to Do Action Research with Program Evaluation Studies: A Title VII Project AVANZA Model. Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, March 2003.
New Orleans, Louisiana. Empowering Teachers, Parents, and Students Through Dual Language Instruction. Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, March 2003.
New Orleans, Louisiana. The Dual Language Symposium Puerto Rico After Six Years as Pioneers: Breaking Boundaries. National Association for Bilingual Education Conference, March 2003.
New Orleans, Louisiana. Research and Evaluation SIG: Breakfast with Scholars. Roundtable Participants. Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, March 2003.
Los Angeles, California. Panel Member: Supporting and Retaining Educators. Title II Teacher Quality Conference, December 3, 2003.
Los Angeles, California. Panel Member: Critical Issues in Developing and Implementing New Teacher Support Programs. Title II Teacher Quality 2003 Project Directors Conference, December 4, 2003.
New Orleans, Louisiana. Job-Embedded Model of Teacher Preparation. AACTE 55th Annual Meeting, January 26, 2003.
New Orleans, Louisiana. Special Study Group on Deans of Color Expanding Diversity in the Deanship. AACTE Annual Meeting, January 26, 2003.
*Austin, Texas. Oral Language and Literacy Development. The Latin American & Caribbean CETT (Centers of Excellent in Teacher Training) Networking Conference and Training Workshop, April 18-May 2003.
Washington, D. C. Effective Teaching Strategies for Language Development for ELLs. National Geographic School Publishing. National Geographic Society, September 2003.
*Puebla, Mexico. La formacion de maestros para la ensenanza de la lectura y la escritura desde una orientación intercultural, October 2002.
*Washington, DC. Educational Enhancement for Mothers and Daughters. WEEA Technical Assistance Conference, January 23, 2002.
Philadelphia, Penn. Assessing the Needs of the ELL Struggling Readers. Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, March 2002.
Philadelphia, Penn. How to Do Action Research with Program Evaluation Studies: A Title VII Project AVANZA Model. Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, March 2002.
Philadelphia, Penn. Empowering Teachers, Parents, and Students Through Dual Language Instruction. Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, March 2002.
Philadelphia, Penn. Reading Middle School English Learners Through Standards-Based Instruction. Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, March 2002.
Washington, DC. Moving from At-Risk Bilingual Learners to Academic Achievers: A Case Study of an Urban School on the U.S./Mexico Border. Founders’ Roundtable. National Association for Multicultural Education Conference, November 2002.
Washington, DC. Building Bridges on the U.S./Mexico Border: A Case Study of Effective School/Community/University Partnership in El Paso, Texas. National Association for Multicultural Education Conference, November 2002.
New York. Case Study: Center of Pedagogy in the Making. 54th Annual Conference of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education—AACTE, February 2002.
*Miami, Florida. Panelist on the Nationally Televised Cristina Show: Al diablo con el ingles!” The panel explored the topic on the Spanish-language and bilingualism on the “Cristina” show. I discussed the importance of learning English and learning it well, while still retaining one’s native language and culture, July 18, 2001.
*Monterrey, California. Formal and Informal Assessment in Two-Way dual Language Classrooms. 9th Annual National Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Program Conference. With 4 graduate students, July 9, 2001.
*Washington, D. C. Standards and Assessment for English Language Learners: Reading Academies—A Source for Meeting State Standards. AFT Presentation. Quest 2001 Conference, July 13, 2001.
*Phoenix, Arizona. Mentoring Students Through the Dissertation Process in Ethnic Minority Affairs. The 30th Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, February 22, 2001.
*New Orleans, Louisiana. Literacy Assessment Across the Content Areas for Second Language Learners. (With 3 Grad Students--CBTLers). International Reading Association, May 1, 2001.
*Phoenix, Arizona. Standards-Based, Accessible, Integrated Instruction for Middle School English Learners. The 30th Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, February 22, 2001.
*Phoenix, Arizona. Brown Bag Lunch with Scholars: Visit with Leading Bilingual Education Scholars. The 30th Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, February 21, 2001.
*Phoenix, Arizona. Asi es la vida on the U. S.-Mexico Border: Overcoming the Language Barrier in Programs for Change. The 30th Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, February 21, 2001.
*Phoenix, Arizona. Conduct Your Own Longitudinal Study: A Prototype for a Comprehensive Database. The 30th Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, February 21, 2001.
*Phoenix, Arizona. Promoting Excellence in Two Languages: Two-Way Bilingual Education. (With 5 Graduate Students/Teachers.) The 30th Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, February 21, 2001.
*Los Angeles, CA. Leadership Roundtable: Role of National Organizations in Furthering Equity. National Association for Educational Equity Conference 2000: Creating Connections for Children, April 5, 2000.
*Los Angeles, CA. Bilingual Challenges and Promises. National Association for Educational Equity Conference 2000: Creating Connections for Children, April 5, 2000.
San Antonio, Texas. Video analysis of University Faculty to Enhance Teaching Performance: Perceptions and Applications. WebNet 2000—World Conference on the WWW and Internet. San Antonio, Texas. (With Sally Blake and Connie Della-Piana), Nov. 1, 2000
Chicago, Illinois. Preservice Teachers Changing Perceptions of Professional Ethics as They Experience Increased Time in Schools. AACTE 52nd Annual Meeting. With Sally Blake, Sandra Hurley and Vicki Harder, February 27, 2000.
San Antonio, Texas. Partnerships for Developing Teacher Leaders: A UT El Paso Initiative with the Public Schools.). 29th Annual Bilingual/Multicultural International Education Conference. NABE. With colleagues for the public schools and teachers, February 15, 2000.
San Antonio, Texas. Cultivating Bilingual Teachers and Leaders Project—Creating a Dual Language Program for the 21st Century. (Three presentations with 20 students in Project CBTL). 29th Annual Bilingual/Multicultural International Education NABE Conference, February 16, 2000.
*San Antonio, Texas. Partnerships for Developing Teacher Leaders: A UT-El Paso Initiative with the Public Schools. OBEMLA National Professional Institute. Presented as part of the 29thy Annual Bilingual/Multicultural International Education NABE Conference, February 14, 2000.
*San Francisco, CA. Bilingual Challenges and Promises: A Perspective from Washington. Annual
Conference of the California Association for Bilingual Education. With Delia Pompa, March 22, 2000.
Honolulu, Hawaii. Use of Video to Enhance Faculty Teaching Performance. World Congress on the WWW and Internet. Conference of the AACE--Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. With Sandra Hurley and Sally Blake, October 1999.
*Brooklyn, New York. International Symposium on Bilingualism and Biliteracy. Long Island University, July 13, 1999.
Seattle, Washington. In Praise of Education Conference. Annual Conference of the National Network for Educational Renewal, July, 1999.
*McAllen, Texas. Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA). Presented testimony at the Texas' 15th Congressional District Bilingual Education Field Hearing. Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, House Education and Workforce Committee. Mike Castle, Chairman, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families, July 7, 1999.
*San Diego, California. Featured Speaker. What You Don't Know About English Language Learners May Surprise You. 44th Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, May 5, 1999.
Denver, Colorado. Keynote Speaker. Opening General Session. The Power of Two Languages. 28th Annual Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, February, 1999.
Denver, Colorado. Bilingual Education: Portraits of Success. 28th Annual Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education, February 1999.
Denver, Colorado. Featured Speaker. Exercising the Spirit: Creating a Community That Celebrates Languages, Children and Literacy. 28th Annual Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education. With Pat Mora, February 1999.
*Washington, D. C. Changes, Challenges, Commitment: Improving America's Schools/ Bilingual Education. The National Committee for School Desegregation's 20th Annual Conference. Washington, D. C., March 1999.
*Dallas, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Youth Leadership in the New Millennium. Omega Delta Phi: South Central Region I Convention. Southern Methodist University, November 1999.
INVITED* STATE/LOCAL KEYNOTES
*McAllen, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Fostering Partnerships to Strengthen the Preparation of Educators for Bilingual Learners’ (BL) Success. Texas Association for Bilingual Education Conference. Bil/ESOL Directors’ Institute. October 15, 2014.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Working Together—Moving Forward to Provide YISD Students with a World-Class Multicultural Education. Academic Language programs Department Seminar, Ysleta ISD.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker: A World-Class Education for Academic Success and Global Marketability for Emergent Bilinguals through Dual Language Education. 21st BEEMS Conference. February 28, 2014.
*Austin, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Home-School Partnerships in Dual Language Education for Academic Success & Global Competiveness. Adelante Conference, UT Austin. Sponsored by Austin ISD. March 22, 2013.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Parental Engagement for Academic Success. Annual Ysleta ISD Parental Engagement Conference. Quality Education and Commitment. February 23, 2013.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Pathways to College. Paso Del Norte Enterprising and Professional Women, Scholarship Award Presentation: December 8, 2013.
*Austin, Texas. Keynote Speaker: Home-School Partnerships in Dual Language Education for Academic Success and Global Competitiveness. Adelante Conference/Conference for Bilingual/Dual Language Educators. March 21, 2013.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker: Parental Engagement for Academic Success. Ysleta ISD Annual Parental Engagement Conference. February 23, 2013.
*San Antonio, Texas. Keynote Speaker, General Opening Session: Celebrating Our Teachers: Homenaje al Maestro Bilingue. Texas Association for Bilingual Education Conference. October 2012.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Personal Stories of UTEP Alumni. Opportunity Nation—The Shared Plan for Regional Opportunity. May 2, 2012.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker. 2012 English Language Learners Conference. Road to Success. Clint ISD. January 21, 2012.
*Houston, Texas. Keynote Speaker: 40 Years of Bilingual Education: An Educator’s Journey. Conference Theme: 40 Years of Bilingual Education: Educating Children for a Prosperous Tomorrow. Texas Association for Bilingual Education Conference. October 15, 2009.
*Houston, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Educating Children for a Prosperous Tomorrow. Parents Institute. 37th Annual Texas Association for Bilingual Education Conference. October 14, 2009.
*Dallas, Texas. Keynote Speaker: Great Teaching by Teachers: Effective Teaching Strategies for ELL Success. PASA: Promoting Academic Success and Accountability for English Language Learners. Conference sponsored by TEA. November 5, 2007.
*Commerce, Texas. Keynote Speaker: Teaching Challenges Related to ELLs. . A&M Commerce University. September 7, 2007.
*Albuquerque, NM. Keynote Speaker. New Horizons: Advocating for ELLs. Annual Conference of the New Mexico Association for Bilingual Education. April 7, 2006.
*Corpus Christi, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Lighting the Path, Leading the Way. TABE (Texas Association for Bilingual Education) Conference. October 15, 2005.
*Houston, Texas. Keynote Speaker: Great Teaching by Teachers. Houston Area Association for Bilingual Education Conference. November 2004.
Boise, Idaho. Keynote Speaker. Inspiration for ELL Educators. Utah Association for Bilingual Education) Conference. October 7, 2004.
*Phoenix, Arizona. Keynote Speaker. Beating the Odds: Moving “At-Risk Kids” to High Achievers in Reading. Arizona Reading Association Conference. November 2003.
*South Padre Island, Texas. Keynote Speaker. The Road to TAKS Success for English Language Learners. Rio Grande Valley/Texas Association for Bilingual Education. October 4, 2003.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Beating the Odds: Moving “At Risk” Kids to High Achievers. Paso Del Norte Association for the Education of Young Children. 13th Annual Conference. October 18, 2003.
*Austin, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Equalizing Access for Language Minority Children: Valuing Native Language in Texas Schools. Texas National Association for Multicultural Education, NAME Conference. 2003.
*San Antonio, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Bilingual Education in Action. BESO Student
Leadership Conference. March 2, 2002.
*Austin, Texas. Keynote Address: Mother-Tongue Literacy as a Bridge Between Home and School Cultures in Texas. Texas Family Literacy Center 2001 Symposium/Family Literacy and Adult Education: An Integrative Approach. Third Annual Family Literacy Symposium. The Texas Family Literacy Center/Texas Center for Reading and Language Arts. November 14, 2001.
*Huntsville, Texas. Keynote Address: We Are One in Voice. 8th Annual Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Populations Conference. Writing: A World of Endless Possibilities. Sam Houston State University. September 22, 2001.
*Phoenix, Arizona. Keynote Speaker. The Nuts and Bolts of Reading. Reading Institute 2001: Opening the Doors to Learning. Roosevelt School District. June 5, 2001.
*San Antonio, Texas. Keynote Speaker: Two-Way Dual Language Education. 8th Annual IDRA La Semana Del Nino Early Childhood Educators Institute. April 23, 2001.
*Madison, Wisconsin. Keynote Speaker. We Are One Voice! Wisconsin Association for Bilingual Education—WIABE. November 17, 2000.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Many Languages: One Voice. 28th Annual Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education—TABE. October 25, 2000.
*New York, New York. Keynote Speaker. We are One Voice. Opening Remarks on the State of Bilingual Education at the National Level. 23rd Annual Conference of the New York State Association for Bilingual Education—NYSABE. March 31, 2000.
*Odessa, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Reading Academies in Texas. 9th Annual Bilingual Parent-Teacher Conference. University of Texas of the Permian Basin. March 31, 2000.
*Albuquerque, New Mexico. Keynote Speaker. Why Developmental Bilingual Education: Implementing Two-Way Dual Language Programs. La Cosecha 2000 Conference. February 28, 2000.
*San Antonio, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Early Childhood Education: Early Literacy Development. 1999-2000 Texas Migrant Education Conference ECE Pre-conference. November 21, 1999.
*Corpus Christi, Texas. Keynote Speaker. The Power of Language. Opening General Session, 27th Annual Conference of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education. October 21, 1999.
*Houston, Texas. Keynote Speaker. The Power of Two Languages 2000: The New Millennium. McGraw-Hill Bilingual Symposium. Houstonian Hotel. October 9, 1999.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Balanced Literacy. El Paso County Council of the International Reading Association. September 28, 1999.
*San Antonio, Texas. Keynote Speaker. La Semana del Niňo. Sixth Annual IDRA La Semana del Niňo (The Week of the Young Child). Early Childhood Educator's Institute. April 1999.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker: Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education ACT (ESEA). Education CAP. March 1999.
*Phoenix, Arizona. Keynote Speaker. The Effectiveness of Bilingual Education. Arizona Association for Bilingual Education—AABE. February 1999.
KEYNOTE ADDRESSES AT STATE AND LOCAL CONFERENCES (*All Invited)
*McAllen, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Fostering Partnerships to Strengthen the Preparation of Educators for Bilingual Learners’ (BL) Success. Texas Association for Bilingual Education Conference. Bil/ESOL Directors’ Institute. October 15, 2014.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Working Together—Moving Forward to Provide YISD Students with a World-Class Multicultural Education. Academic Language programs Department Seminar, Ysleta ISD.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker: A World-Class Education for Academic Success and Global Marketability for Emergent Bilinguals through Dual Language Education. 21st BEEMS Conference. February 28, 2014.
*Austin, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Home-School Partnerships in Dual Language Education for Academic Success & Global Competiveness. Adelante Conference, UT Austin. Sponsored by Austin ISD. March 22, 2013.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Parental Engagement for Academic Success. Annual Ysleta ISD Parental Engagement Conference. Quality Education and Commitment. February 23, 2013.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Pathways to College. Paso Del Norte Enterprising and Professional Women, Scholarship Award Presentation: December 8, 2013.
*Austin, Texas. Keynote Speaker: Home-School Partnerships in Dual Language Education for Academic Success and Global Competitiveness. Adelante Conference/Conference for Bilingual/Dual Language Educators. March 21, 2013.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker: Parental Engagement for Academic Success. Ysleta ISD Annual Parental Engagement Conference. February 23, 2013.
*San Antonio, Texas. Keynote Speaker, General Opening Session: Celebrating Our Teachers: Homenaje al Maestro Bilingue. Texas Association for Bilingual Education Conference. October 2012.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker. Personal Stories of UTEP Alumni. Opportunity Nation—The Shared Plan for Regional Opportunity. May 2, 2012.
*El Paso, Texas. Keynote Speaker. 2012 English Language Learners Conference. Road to Success. Clint ISD. January 21, 2012.
REFEREED/INVITED* STATE/LOCAL LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS
*Galveston, Texas. It takes a Village: Changing Systems to help ELLs ExCELL. Presented at the annual conference of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education. With Dr. Nichole S. Prescott, E3 Alliance Director and Tina Dozier, Leander ISD. Oct 20, 2016.
El Paso, Texas. Preservice Elementary Teachers’ Perceptions of Pedagogical Effectiveness and Challenges in Teaching Mathematics to Bilingual Students. Texas Association for Bilingual Education Conference. October 15, 2015. (With Dr. Song An)
El Paso, Texas. Preparing Middle and High School EL Students for Success in College Composition and Other Writing Courses. Texas Association for Bilingual Education Conference. October 16, 2015. (With Dr. Roberto Tinajero, Jr.)
El Paso, Texas. Panel of Dual Language Program Graduates. Organizer and Moderator. Texas Association for Bilingual Education Conference. October 16, 2015.
*El Paso, Texas. Panel on Education. Recruitment, Retention and Graduation from Institutions of Higher Education. El Paso LULAC District IV Women’s Conference. Participant for Turning Vision into Action Conference. With Dr. Ana Perez, Past Interim Superintendent, YISD March 14, 2015.
El Paso, Texas. 3D Printing in your Classroom. Annual BEEMS Conference. The University of Texas at El Paso. March 7, 2015. With Drs. Daniel Tillman and Song An.
*El Paso, Texas. Creating a Hope and a Future for Mothers and Daughters & Fathers and Sons—the MD/FS Program at UTEP. Invited presentation at the Parental Engagement Conference: Preparing Today’s Students for the Demands of College and Career, ESC Region 19, Nov 14, 2015.
*Austin, Texas. Enhancing Student Teacher Preparation with New Technologies: Professional Development for Cooperating Teaching Using Online Modules. CSOTTE Conference. October 22, 2012.
El Paso, Texas. Innovative ESL/Health Literacy Curriculum to Build Authentic Learning Experiences for Adults. The International Sun Conference on Teaching and Learning. March 2011. With B. O. Fuentes, F. Soto Mas, E. Mein, and A. Muro.
*El Paso, Texas. Los derechos de las mujeres. Coloquio Binacional
UACJ-UTEP-COLEP-COLCHIH-MESA DE MUJERES. Oct 23, 2010.
*El Paso, Texas. Featured Session: The Role of the Native Language in the Academic Development of ELLs in Two-Way Dual Language Programs. Texas Association for Bilingual Education. October 29, 2010.
*Houston, Texas. Featured Speaker: Early Reading Ability in L1 and Its Association with Subsequent Reading Ability in L2: A Confirmation of the Interdependence Hypothesis. 37th Annual Texas Association for Bilingual Education Conference. October 16, 2009.
*Austin, Texas. Resources for Educators Panel: English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). PASA (Promoting Academic Success and Accountability for English Learners. January 21, 2009.
El Paso, Texas. Round Table Discussion with Deans. Celebrating Hispanic Entrepreneurship Conference. Sponsored by Kauffman Foundation and UTEP. May19, 2009.
El Paso, Texas. Best Practices in the Implementation of Two-Way Dual Language in K-1. BEEMS Conference (With Ana and Bert Tinajero). March 31, 2007. El Paso, Texas. Legislative Issues.\BEEMS Conference (With HOPE Board Members, Pauline Dow, James Vasquez, Francisco Garcia. Lisa Ramirez, Jacob Monty). March 31, 2007.
El Paso, Texas. Best Practices in the Implementation of Two-Way Dual Language in K-1: From Theory to Practice. BEEMS Conference. (With School Board Members). April 1, 2007. (With Bert Tinajero and Ana Tinajero)
El Paso, Texas. Opening Session Remarks. Third International Summer Research Conference. June 18, 2007.
El Paso, Texas. Opening Remarks. 3rd Annual ABC (A Better Beginning) Conference. September 16, 2007.
El Paso, Texas. Featured Speaker. Promoting Academic Success for English Language Learners Through Literacy Development. Texas State Reading Association Conference. Nov 10, 2007.
El Paso, Texas. Opening Session Remarks. Third Annual Fall Research Symposium. Nov 19, 2007.
El Paso, Texas. Best Practices in the Implementation of Two-Way Dual Language in K-1: From Theory to Practice. BEEMS Conference. With Bert Tinajero and Ana Tinajero. April 1, 2006.
*Corpus Christi, Texas. NABE Panel Discussion: Opportunities, Issues, and Challenges for Facing Bilingual Education: A National Perspective. TABE (Texas Association for Bilingual Education) Conference. October 15, 2005.
Irving, Texas. Tomorrow’s Educator: Collaborative Advising and Recruiting Paraprofessionals in Teacher Education. CSOTTE (Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education) Annual Conference. With M. Armendariz, D. Brown, I. Craver Castillo. October 2005.
New York, NY. Closing the Academic Achievement Gap for ELLs: What will it Take? ELL Symposium. Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. June 22, 2004.
El Paso, Texas. Enhancing and Expanding Two-Way Bilingual Programs through School-university Partnerships. BEEMS Conference. With School Board Members. March 2005.
El Paso, Texas. Effect of Two-Way Bilingual Education on Literacy/Biliteracy Development of Hispanic Immigrant Students in the U. S. With Pauline Dow. March 12, 2005.
El Paso, Texas. On Becoming a Teacher: Job Embedded Model for Paraprofessionals. Conference for Paraprofessionals in Education. With Dr. Dennis Brown. February 16, 2005.
*Dallas, Texas. Featured Speaker: Oral Language to Literacy: Strategies for Success for English Learners. Reading Recovery, Early Literacy & Administrators Institutes. Texas Women’s University. November 17, 2004.
*Dallas, Texas. Featured Bilingual Session: Ensuring Literacy Success for Young English Language Learners in the Bilingual Classroom. Reading Recovery, Early Literacy & Administrators Institutes Texas Women’s University. November 17-19, 2004.
*El Paso, Texas. Educational Summit Panel Participant. Defending Bilingual Education in the NCLB Arena: An Advocacy Workshop for Educators. Texas Association for Bilingual Education Conference. With Dr. Eugene Garcia, James Crawford, & Dr. Steve Krashen; Hector Montenegro; and Sen. Eliot Shapleigh. October 23, 2004.
El Paso, Texas. The Impact of NCLB Act on Literacy and Language Development for English Learners. TABE (Texas Association for Bilingual Education) Conference. October 22, 2004.
El Paso, Texas. Enhancing and Expanding Two-Way Bilingual Programs Through School-University Partnerships. TABE (Texas Association for Bilingual Education) Conference. October 21, 2004.
Galveston, Texas. Partnerships: Job Embedded Teacher Training. CSOTE (Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education) Annual Conference. With Drs. Hurley & Gunter and Swanya Pitts). October 17, 2004.
Galveston, Texas. Partnerships: Collaborative Advising and Recruiting Community College and University Students in Teacher Education. CSOTTE (Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education). With Martha Armendariz & Dr. Sandra Hurley. October 18, 2004.
Salt Lake City, Utah. It Takes a Village to Raise a Child: Parents as Partners. Utah Association for Bilingual Education—UABE Conference. October 16, 2004.
Salt Lake City, Utah. Administrators’ Session: What Administrators and Teachers Need to Know About Parent Involvement. Parent Session: What Parents Need to Know About Parent Involvement. October 16, 2004.
*New York, NY. Closing the Academic Achievement Gap for ELLs: What will it Take? ELL Symposium. Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. June 22, 2004.
Austin, Texas. Guest Lecture: Empowering Achievement for English Language Learners. Summer Conference on Education. Sponsored by UT Austin & Texas Association of School Administrators. June 14, 2004.
Austin, Texas. Leadership in Promoting High Quality Education for English Learners. Summer Conference on Education. Sponsored by UT Austin & Texas Association of School Administrators. June 14, 2004.
El Paso, Texas. The UTEP Mother-Daughter Program: Creating a Hope and a Future for Mothers and Daughters on the U. S. Mexico Border. American Association of University Women. 2004 Joint State Convention New Mexico/Texas. April 23-25, 2004.
El Paso, Texas. Enhancing and Expanding Two-Way Bilingual Programs through School-university Partnerships. BEEMS Conference. With School District Administrators and UTEP Students. March 27, 2004.
El Paso, Texas. Speaker: Leadership Models. Texas Association of Counties, Leadership Foundation. Charter Leadership Class of County Elected Officials. February 20, 2003.
San Antonio, Texas. Texas Two-Way/Dual Language Schools. 3rd Annual Texas Two-Way/Dual Language Consortium. December 6-7, 2003.
Tempe, Arizona. Exemplary High Schools in Three States. The Southwest Conference on Enhancing School Completion. ASU. November 7-8, 2003.
South Padre Island, Texas. ESL in Middle School—Make it the High Point of Their Day. Rio Grande Valley/Texas Association for Bilingual Education. October 4, 2003.
South Padre Island, Texas. Mother-Tongue Literacy as a Bridge Between Home and School Cultures n the Mexico-Texas Border. 1st Annual Mexico/Texas Border Literacy Conference. Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading. January 19, 2003.
South Padre Island, Texas. ESL in Middle School—Make it the High Point of their Day. Rio Grande Valley/Texas Association for Bilingual Education. October 4, 2003.
Austin, Texas. Partnership of Paraprofessional Teacher Certification. Texas Teacher Education Conference. Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education. Oct 2002.
*Dallas, Texas. Special Featured Session: Challenges and Opportunities: Creating the Optimum Conditions for Teaching English Learners. Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. October 2002.
*El Paso, Texas. Special Guest Speaker. The Effectiveness of Bilingual Education. School Board Members Institute. 9th Annual BEEMS. April 2002.
Houston, Texas. A Prototype for a Comprehensive Data Base System. With Canutillo ISD Administrators. 30th Annual Conference of TABE. 2001.
*Savannah, Georgia. Second Language Development and Emergent Literacy in Relation to At-Risk ESL/Bilingual Populations. 2001 REA Best Practices Institute. Georgia’s Reading Excellence Act/Georgia Department of Education. December 4, 2001.
*Austin, Texas. Writing the Stories of Their Lives: Language Minority Parents as Authors and Protagonists. Third Annual Family Literacy Symposium/Family Literacy and Adult Education: An Integrative Approach. November 14, 2001.
*Dallas, Texas. Featured Speaker: School-University Collaboration and Two-Way Dual Language Programs. Texas Association for Bilingual Education Conference. October 17-20, 2001.
*Orlando, Florida. What You Don’t Know About Teaching to Transfer May Surprise You! Soaring to Academic Excellence. Bilingual/ESOL Summer Institute. Orange County Public Schools. July 19 & 20, 2001.
*El Paso, Texas. Reading Texas Style! Biliteracy in Bilingual Cultures. Sponsored by UTEP’s Professional and Continuing Education. Administrator’s and Teacher’s Conference. June 13, 2001.
*Phoenix, Arizona. Concurrent Session: The Nuts and Bolts of Reading. Reading Institute 2001. Roosevelt School District. June 5, 2001.
South Padre Island, Texas. Two-Way Dual Language Education: What has Worked in El Paso. Two-Way Bilingual Symposium. May 15-16-2001.
Dallas, Texas. Literacy Assessment Across the Content Areas for Second Language Learners. 28th Annual Conference of the Texas State Reading Association. March 3, 2001.
Los Angeles, California. Designing Standards-Based, Accessible, Integrated Instruction for Middle School English Learners. 26th Annual Conference of CABE—California Association for Bilingual Education. February 1, 2001.
*Odessa, Texas. Distinguished Lecture Series: Literacy in a Multicultural Society: The Challenge for Texas. The School of Education. UT Permian Basin; MTSD, ECISD, Region 18 ESC, WIABE, MABE. March 31, 2000.
*Austin, Texas. 2000 Collaborative Symposium for Family Literacy and Adult Education. Literacy as a Bridge Between Home and School Cultures. Texas Family Literacy Center and TEA. Nov 27, 2000.
*Albuquerque, New Mexico. Keynote Speaker. Cooperative Learning Strategies for Biliteracy. La Cosecha 2000 Conference. February 28, 2000.
*Albuquerque, New Mexico. A Grandmother’s Perspective on Readiness for School. La Cosecha 2000 Conference. With Lily Wong-Fillmore. March 1, 2000.
*Detroit, Michigan. What You don’t Know About Second Language Learners May Surprise You. 44th Annual Michigan Reading Association Conference. March 25, 2000.
El Paso, Texas. The Mother-Daughter Program at UTEP. 28th Annual Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education—TABE. With school district coordinators. October 25, 2000.
El Paso, Texas. Creating a Dual-Language Program for the 21st Century. 28th Annual Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education—TABE. With two graduate students. October 26, 2000.
El Paso, Texas. Overcoming the Language Barrier in Programs for Change. 28th Annual Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education—TABE. (With University colleagues—contributors to the book Life, Death and In-Between on the US-Mexico Border.) October 26, 2000
*El Paso, Texas. Cultivating Bilingual Teachers and Leaders. First Annual Binational Conference on Second Language Acquisition. El Paso Community College. With Celia Aguilar. September 30, 2000.
Austin, Texas. Literacy as a Bridge Between Home and School Cultures: Mothers and Daughters as Authors. November 1999.
*Corpus Christi, Texas. Presenter. ELL Success. Third Annual BESO (Bilingual Education Student Organization) Symposium at the 27th Annual Conference of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education. October 22, 1999
Beginning Reading Institute. Effective Strategies in Teaching Beginning Reading. Education Service Center, Region 19. July 1999.
*San Antonio, Texas. Creating a Hope and a Future: The Mother-Daughter Program. Bilingual Education in Texas: Unidos Para un Futuro Brillante. 26th Annual Conference of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education. October 22, 1998.
Technical Reports (Selected Samples)
Annual Report to the U. S. Department of Education. Project BEEMS—Bilingual Educators Emphasizing and Mastering Standards in collaboraton with Project Evaluator. Title III—Professional Development Program. U. S. Department of Education. $450,000/5 yrs beginning in 2004 and moving into two no-cost extensions. 2010.
Final Report to the U. S. Department of Education. Project STEP UP—Strategic Teacher Education Program to Uplift the Profession in collaboration with Dr. Judith Munter and Project Evaluator. Title II—Teacher Quality Enhancement-Recruitment Grant. U. S. Department of Education. Funded for $2.9 Million/3 years beginning 2005 – Approved for a no-cost extension. 2010.
Final Report to the U. S. Department of Education. Project ACE—Action for Equity in collaboration with Project Evaluator. Title IX: WEEA—Women’s Educational Equity Act. U. S. Department of Education. Funded $880,000/4 yrs beginning August 2005. No cost extension. 2010.
Annual Report to the U.S. Department of Education. Project LEAP UP in collaboration with Antonio del Campo, Project Coord, and Project Evaluator. Funded $1.4 Million/5 years beginning 2007. 2008.
SUMMARY OF REFEREED PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES
National Network for Educational Renewal
Texas Association for Bilingual Education
AACTE—American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education
American Association of Hispanic in Higher Education
Texas State Reading Association
PASA—Promoting Academic Success and Accountability for English Language Learners
Wingspread Conference
National Association for Bilingual Education
National Association for Multicultural Education
MEXTESOL—Mexico Association for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Congreso Internacional, México City Regional Conference
Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading
QuEST Conference
CABE—National Conference Two-Way Dual Language
Conference of the International Dyslexia Association
National Conference on the Retention of Hispanic College Students
American Educational Research Association
Research on Women and Education/SIG AERA
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Quality Education for Minorities in Math, Science and Engineering Network
The Minority Student Today Conference
International Reading Association (IRA) Convention
International Council for Innovation in Higher Education Conference
College Board National Forum
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Reading/Language Arts Symposium
American GI Forum National Hispanic Women's Conference
International Conference of the National Association of Bilingual Education
Minority Student Today Conference
Women's Ways of Knowing Conference
Texas Association for Bilingual Education Conference
California Association for Bilingual Education
New York State Association for Bilingual Education
Texas Annual Migrant Education Conference
Annual Symposium for Cooperative Learning and School Change
SER Conference and Job Fair
TACHE Conference
Binational Conference in Madrid
SUMMARY OF LECTURES/CONSULTANTSHIPS/EDITORIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
La Fe Preparatory School
Canutillo Independent School District
Ysleta Independent School District
Austin Independent School District
Texas A&M University/commerce
U. S. Department of Education
Georgia State Department of Education
National Institute of Health
National Geographic Society
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Diego State University
Baylor University
Texas Tech University
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Permian Basin
Sam Houston State University
The University of Texas at Austin/Tx Center for Reading and Language Arts
Lightspan Partnership, Inc. Advisory Committee
Scholastic Publishing Company
Educational Service Centers, Regions I, IV, VI, XVII, XV, X, XX, XIX
Tucson Public Schools
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
NABE/Boston University--Projects of Success
ESOL National Advisory Board Member, Jostens Learning Corporation
Spanish Multimedia Curriculum International Advisory Committee Member, Jostens
Emporia, Kansas
PLATO, Inc.
SUMMARY OF STAFF DEV/WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS & ADMINISTRATORS
California
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Kansas
Massachusetts
New Mexico
New Jersey
New York
Texas
Utah
Washington, D. C.
Mexico
El Salvador
Guatemala
Madrid, Spain
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Board Leadership and Membership—National and State Levels
• Executive Board of Directors. National Association for Bilingual Education--NABE. President.1997-1998, 1998-1999; 1999-2000; Vice President, 2002-2003; 2003-2004; Member-at-Large, 2006-2007. Member 2011-2012; Secretary 2012- 2013; Treasurer 2014. Committee Member—Women Administrators, 2002-2006.
• Member of Finance Committee. National Association for Bilingual Education. October 2014-present.
• Member of the Standards Committee. National Association for Bilingual Education. 2015-present.
• Executive Board of Directors. Texas Association for Bilingual Education—TABE. President, 1996, 2011; Secretary 2002; President-Elect 2010; Past President; 2012; Member-at-Large 2007-2008; 2011-2014; Journal Editor 2005-present.
• Board of Directors. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education—AACTE. Elected 2005-2008. Re-elected in 2009-2012; Secretary 2012-13; Member of Committee on Women’s Issues 2003-2004; Member of Committee on Meetings and Professional Development, 2010-2013.
• Governing Board. National Network for Education Renewal—NNER. 2001-present. Tripartite member 2001-present; Equity Committee 2004-2008; Research Subcommittee Member, 2005-2010; Equity Committee
• Board of Directors. Parents as Teachers. 2011-2014. Member of the Research and Quality Committee, 2011-2014.
Service to Professional Associations & Organizations—State and National
• Miembro del Comité Científico del IV Congreso Internacional de Enseñanza Bilingüe en Centros Educativos—CIEB, Madrid, Spain, 2017. (Member of Conference Planning Committee)
• Bilingual Education Research SIG, Mentoring Session for Early-Career Scholars in Bilingual Education*. AERA Served as mentor for Dr. Trish Morita-Mullaney, an Assistant Professor of Purdue University during the mentoring session at AERA, Sunday, April 10, 2017.
• Bilingual Education Research Special Interest Group—SIG. American Educational Research Association—AERA. Chair 2002-2004; Member 2000-2006; 2014.
• Founding Member of the Board of Directors. Institute for Language and Education Policy, 2006-present. Treasurer 2006-2008.
• Texas Council of Reading and the Bilingual Child. President 1992. Member 1990-2006.
• Chair, Research Advisory Board. English Language Learners in Mainstream Classes. Guidelines and Rubrics for Teachers. Investigators Drs. Luisa Garro and Olga Romero, Band Street College of Education, Graduate School, New York. Grant from the U.S. Department of Education, OBEMLA. 1998.
Committees, Advisory Panels, External Reviewer–State and National (Invited*)
• External Reviewer*. Completed review of application for promotion to full professor for Dr. Amy Weimer, Department of Psychological Sciences. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. 2017.
• External Reviewer*. Completed review of application for promotion to full professor for Dr. Fuhui Tong, Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University. 2017. (Application resubmission). 2017.
• External Reviewer*. Completed review of application for tenure and promotion for Dr. Irasema Gonzalez, Department of Human Development and School Services, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. 2017.
• Bilingual Education Research SIG, Mentoring Session for Early-Career Scholars in Bilingual Education. Served as mentor for Dr. Trish Morita-Mullaney, an Assistant Professor of Purdue University during the mentoring session at AERA, Sunday, April 10, 2017.
• Bilingual Education SIG of AERA 2016. Served as mentor to Dr. Trish Morita-Mullaney, an Assistant Professor of Purdue University, during the mentoring session at AERA. Sunday, April 10, 2016.
• *UT Women’s Senior Leadership Network—Member and special advisor to the network. Provide advice on how to increase minority participation in the initiative and how to increase women minorities in leadership positions across the System. Member for the past 3 years; advisor position beginning March 2015. Patricia D. Hurn, PhD, Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, U of Tx System.
• *External Reviewer. Completed review of application for promotion to full professor of Dr Luciana de Oliveira, School of Education and Human Development at the University of Miami. 2016.
• *External Reviewer, Completed review of application for promotion to full professor for Dr. Fuhui Tong, Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University. 2016
• *External Reviewer. Completed review of application for tenure of Dr. Holly Jacobson, UNM. 2014.
• *External Reviewer. Completed review of application for tenure of Dr. Soto Mas, UNM. 2014.
• *Committee Member for Endowed Chair. University of Texas at Pan American. 2014
• *Committee Member for Endowed Chair. University of Texas at Pan American. 2013.
• *Technical Advisory Panel on Uniform National Rules for NAEP (National Assessment
Governing Board Member) Testing of English Language Learners. The Advisory Panel drafted rules for the testing of English language learners that were adopted for the National Assessment of Educational Progress. The panel also recommended follow-up studies on implementation of the recommended procedures and their impact on both the conduct and assessment and the quality of the resulting data, 2009.
• *Advisory Board. The Second Binational Symposium. In collaboration with 12 other institutions. 2007.
• *Advisory Group Member. NCEA/AACTE Join Project to Enhance Teacher Quality. 2006-2008.
• *CADREI (Land Grant)/Carnegie Committee, 2003-2006.
• *Two-Way Program Consortium member, 1999-2004.
• *Expert Advisor. Foreign Teacher Recruitment Initiative. OELA/U. S. Department
of Education, April 14, 2004.
• *Expert Advisor. Assisted TEA in the grant approval process and monitoring the implementation of scientifically research-based assessment, instruction and intervention programs in Texas Reading First districts and school. Texas Reading First Literacy Partnership, 2003-04.
• *Expert Advisor. Provided expertise and knowledge on reading instruction and development to assist TEA in selecting and awarding Texas Reading First Initiative Grants. Texas Education Agency, June- August, 2004.
• *Reviewer. Reviewed and scored Texas Reading First grant applications from school districts & charter schools in Texas. Texas Education Agency, 2003-04.
• *Reading First Advisory Board. A Presidential Initiative on Literacy. U. S. Department of Education. Washington, D.C., 2001.
• *Advisory Committee. Centers of Excellence for Teacher Training: A Summit of the Americas Initiative. In response to the issue of teacher quality, President Bush announced the creation of three Centers of Excellence to be housed in the Caribbean, the Andean region of South America, and Central America. These regional teacher training and resource centers are intended to improve teacher and school administrator quality and to improve the quality of early instruction in classrooms throughout each of the Regions, which special emphasis on poorer countries and for teachers who work in disadvantages communities. 2001-present.
• *Healthy People 2010 Library Initiative Advisory Board. American Association for the Advancement of Science. Healthy People 2010 represents a comprehensive, nationwide health promotion and disease prevention agenda. It is designed to serve as a roadmap for improving the health of all people in the U. S. for the first decade of the 21st century. 2000-2005.
• *Committee on Women’s Issues. AACTE—American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, 2000-2013.
• *Faculty Advisory Council. The University of Texas System, 2000-2002.
• *K-16 Coordinator, The University of Texas System, 2000-2012.
• *Steering Committee. Extension for the Texas Teacher Reading Academy PK-Grade 1. The initiative was designed to assist school districts in providing professional development in reading with the goal of enabling all students to read on grade level or higher by the end of third grade. TEA and ESC Region IV, January –May 2001.
• *Texas Master Trainer. Kindergarten, First and Second Grade Teachers Reading Academies. Texas Education Agency/Texas Center for Reading and Language Arts. 1999, 2000, 2001.
• *Spanish Consultant Team. Review updates of the Spanish content for the KTRA—Kindergarten Teacher Reading Academy. Texas Center for Reading and Language Arts, 2001
• *Second Grade Teacher Reading Academy Spanish Content Advisory Group, 2001.
• *K-16 Leadership Council. U. T. System’s Office of Academic Affairs. The purpose of the council is to enhance the collaboration between public education and higher education, 2000-Aug. 2001.
• *Cast 2002 Educational Advisory Committee. 46th State Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, 2000-present.
• *Third Grade Teacher Reading Academy Focus Group. Texas Education Agency. 2001
• *Third Grade Teacher Reading Academy Review Board. University of Texas, Health Science Center at Houston, 2001.
• *National Leader Review Panel for the Third Grade Teacher Reading Academy. The University of Texas/Houston—Health Science Center, November 2001-present.
• *Project LEER MAS Writing Team. To provide primary grade educators with knowledge and activities to prevent reading difficulties and provide appropriate intervention strategies to assist bilingual education students in reaching grade level reading performance by third grade. Texas Education Agency and Region IV ESC. January-February, 2001.
• *Second Grade Reading Academies State/National Advisory Committee. Assisted in Conceptualizing the Second Grade Reading Academies, 2001
• *2TRA Review Team. Review of slides that address important information that is pertinent to bilingual and ESL classes in the Second Grade Teacher Reading Academies (2TRA), 2000-2001.
• *Master Reading Teacher Standard Setting Committee. SBEC/NES, 2001.
• *Master Reading Teacher Framework Review Committee. Review Assessment Frameworks and help define the content to be tested. SBEC, 2001.
• *Committee on Women’s Issues. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, 2000-20001.
• *Master Reading Teacher Certification Programs Proposal Review Committee. SBEC, 2000-2001.
• *English as a Second Language EC-12 Standards Development Committee. SBEC/ NES, 2000-2001.
• *State/National Advisory Panel, Third Grade Reading Academies. Plan the framework for the Third Grade Academies. Texas Education Agency, The Texas Center for Reading and Language Arts and Region XIII, Office of Statewide Initiatives. 2000-2001.
• *SLA/ESL Statewide Steering Committee. Bilingual/ESL TEKS. Texas Education Agency, 2001
• *Steering Committee: Spanish Reading Professional Development. Focus: Design professional development training for bilingual educators to prevent reading difficulties and provide appropriate intervention strategies to assist bilingual students in reading grade level reading performance by 3rd grade. TEA and Region IV ESC, 2000-2001.
• *Action Council Team (ACT). Project Avanza: A Two-Way Dual Language Initiative. Canutillo ISD, May 2001-2006.
• *Master Reading Teacher Standards Development Advisory Panel. Develop Standards for Candidates who seek certificate as Master Reading Teachers. A panel of the State Board for Educator Certification, 1999-2000.
• *Master Reading Teacher Framework Review Committee. Review Assessment Frameworks and help define the content to be tested. SBEC, 2000.
• *Master Reading Teacher Pilot Test Results Review/Item Revalidation and Standards Setting Committee. SBEC, 2000.
• *Master Reading Teacher Certification Programs Proposal Review Committee. SBEC, 2000.
• *National Technical Advisory Panel. A component of the Commissioner of Education’s feasibility study on the inclusion of 7th and 8th grade LEP students in the state’s accountability system. Study on Expanding the Assessment System for LEP Students. Austin, Texas, April 6, 2000.
• *English as a Second Language EC-12 Standards Development Committee. SBEC and NES, 2000.
• *Bilingual Generalist (EC-4 and 4-8) Standards Development and Review Advisory Panel. SBEC—State Board for Educator Certification—and NES—National Evaluation System, 2000.
• *Higher Education Collaborative. Texas Center for Reading and Language Arts. Austin, Texas. Facilitated session on ways to incorporate best practices relative to the TEKS in reading and language arts into course curricula, 2000.
• *National Planning Committee for the Texas Family Literacy Center. Goal: To develop the framework for the Center’s five-year plan that addresses local, state and national needs of family literacy, February 2000.
• *State/National Advisory Panel, First Grade Reading Academies. Plan the framework for the First Grade Academies. Texas Education Agency, The Texas Center for Reading and Language Arts and Region XIII, Office of Statewide Initiatives, 1999-present.
• *Texas Master Trainer. First Teachers Reading Academies. One of 18 trainers in Texas. Texas Education Agency, 2000.
• *SLA/ESL Statewide Steering Committee. Bilingual/ESL TEKS. Texas Education Agency, 2000.
• *Steering Committee: Spanish Reading Professional Development. Focus: Design professional development training for bilingual educators to prevent reading difficulties and provide appropriate intervention strategies to assist bilingual students in reading grade level reading performance by 3rd grade. TEA and Region IV ESC, 2000.
• *Advisory Committee on Bilingual Education: Portraits of Success Project. A Project of the National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) in Collaboration with Boston University, School of Education focused on identifying exemplary bilingual programs throughout the United States. 1997-present.
• *Citizen’s Advisory Panel on Education (Education CAP). Congressman Silvestre Reyes. Committee established to provide input to the Congressman. l997-1998.
• *State/National Committee for the First and Second Grade Teacher Reading Academies. Plan the framework for the First Grade Academies. Texas Education Agency. The Texas Center for Reading and Language Arts and Region XIII, Office of Statewide Initiatives. 1999-2000.
• *Master Reading Teacher Advisory Panel. Development of standards for candidates who seek certification as Master Reading Teachers in Texas. State Board for Educator Certification, 1999.
• *Cyclical Review Committee. Addressed issues related to the cyclical review process for Teacher preparation Programs. State Board for Educator Certification. 1999.
• *Think Tank Participant. A 21st Century Vision for Schooling. 16 Texas Education Leaders invited to participate in this Task Force. February 1999.
• *ENL National Advisory Committee Member. Set up Assessment Procedures for Teachers of Children Learning English as a New Language. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. 1998-1999.
• *SLA/ESL Statewide Steering Committee. Bilingual/ESL TEKS. Texas Education Agency, 1998.
• *Advisory Committee on Bilingual Education: Portraits of Success Project. A Project of the National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) in Collaboration with Boston University, School of Education focused on identifying exemplary bilingual programs throughout the United States. 1997-present. (See list of national advisory committee members).
• *Reading Proficiency Tests in English Advisory Committee. The Student Assessment Division of the Texas Education Agency. To advise the agency on the development, implementation, administration and scoring of a new assessment instrument that will measure the progress of LEP students as they learn to read English. The test will be designed to measure the emerging ability of students to read and comprehend English, Grades 3-8. National Computer Systems (NCS) contractor, 1998.
• *Education Advisory Panel. Congressman Silvestre Reyes. Committee established to provide input to the Congressman. l999.
• *Reading Standards Working Group. Assisted in the development of standards for young readers. These standards will guide the preparation and professional development of teachers of children in their early years through grade three. They will become the framework for the development of a certification assessment. Austin, Texas, State Board for Educator Certification. 1998.
• *National Teacher Assessment Development Team Member. A committee working with ETS to develop the assessment process for bilingual/ESL national certification for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. 1998-present.
• *ERIC Clearinghouse for Reading, English and Communication Advisory Committee. Indiana University, Smith Research Center. Bloomington, Indiana, 1995-present.
• *Consultant for Evaluation Process. Reviewed and prepared report for 10 applications for the Bilingual Education Graduate Fellowship Program (Doctoral level). OBEMLA. U. S. Department of Education. Washington, DC, February 1998.
• *Reauthorization of Title VII Committee. Invited to serve on the committee to review and provide input for reauthorization of Title VII. OBEMLA. U. S. Department of Education. Washington, D. C., 1998.
• *External Reviewer. Completed review of application for tenure and promotion of Dr. Kathy Escamilla, University of Colorado-Boulder, 1998.
• *External Reviewer. Served as external reviewer for the tenure and promotion application (to associate professor) of Dr. Quincy Spurlin, Assistant Professor in Mathematics, Science, Environmental/Recreation, and Technology Education Program, emphasizing science and bilingual/multicultural instruction. University of New Mexico. College of Education, October 1998.
• *Content Validity National Reviewer. PRIMER A CD Early Reading Assessment Program in CD-ROM Format). An early reading assessment training and information tool for teachers. Prepared comprehensive report on the content of PRIMER A. Region 19 Education Service Center, 1998.
• *Reading and Writing Grade by Grade. Primary Standards Document. New Standards. The National Center on Education and the Economy,1998.
• *Voluntary National Tests Advisory Panel. To assist with the development of the national test in reading, including review of test specifications. (Test on hold at his time.) Council for Basic Education. Washington, D. C. First meeting September 22-23, l997.
• *New Standards Panel of Experts. Primary Literacy Benchmarks/New Standards/Literacy Learning PreK-3rd Grade. To assist with the development of literacy standards in grades PreK-3rd Grade. National Center on Education and the Economy. Washington, D. C. First meeting, October 21-22, l997. (See documentation outlining responsibilities and list of national panel members).
• *Early Literacy Panel. Children's Television Workshops' Division of Community Education Services. Children's Television Workshop. New York, 1997-98.
• *ENL National Advisory Committee Member. Set up Assessment Procedures for Teachers of Children Learning English as a New Language. National board for Professional Teaching Standards. 1998.
• *TEKS Panel of Experts. Invited to participate in a panel of experts to review the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Spanish Language Arts and English as a Second Language. Texas Education Agency. Austin, Texas, l997.
• *Advisory Committee Member. Texas Center for Reading and Language Arts, University of Texas at Austin. Met with UTA faculty and staff at the Center, TEA and school district representatives to share ideas on how the Center might best serve children whose first language is not English. Austin, Texas, l997-2001.
• *Commissioner's Group on Reading Committee. Met several times and ultimately produced the document Good Practice: Implications for Reading Instruction in collaboration with some 20 organizations/professional associations in Texas. Texas Education Agency. Austin, Texas, l997.
• *ACT Fairness Reviewer. Reviewed the ACT ESL Assessment Battery, including test items and the Fairness Guide for the ACT ESL Assessment Battery. ACT, Iowa City, Iowa. March, l997.
• *Westat National/State Advisory Committee. Committee established by Westat to study the TAAS and its administration to LEP students and provide recommendations to the State Board of Education. Recommendations integrated into the document Assessment System for Limited English Proficient Students Exempted from the Texas Assessment Program at Grades 3-8/A Report to the 75 Texas Legislature from the Texas Education Agency: Westat. Rockville, Maryland, l996-l997.
• *Advisory Committee on Bilingual Education: Portraits of Success Project. A Project of the National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) in Collaboration with Boston University, School of Education, l997 focused on identifying exemplary bilingual programs throughout the United States.
• *Education Advisory Panel. Congressman Silvestre Reyes. Committee established to provide input to the Congressman. l997.
• *Educator Laureate of Texas Committee. Committee established to develop guidelines to recognize outstanding educators in Texas, particularly the Teachers of the Year. l996-l997.
• *Curriculum Advisory Board. Board established to provide advise concerning the development of instructional interactive videos focusing on the home-school connection. In collaboration with experts from the entertainment and technology world. The Lightspan Partnership, Inc. San Diego, California. l994-present.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE —LOCAL COMMUNITY
Local Board Service
• Board of Directors. La Fe Preparatory Charter/Dual Language School. October 2014-present.
• Father Yermo Schools Capital Campaign Advisory Board member and Vice President, 2001-present.
• Board of Directors. IBERO Academy Charter School. February 2014-15.
• El Paso Public Library. El Paso, Texas 1983-1986.
Other Local Service
• Education Advisory Committee, Familias Unidas del Chamizal, 2017.
• Guest Speaker. Integrating music to teach literacy, Grades PK-3. Professional development to Pk-3 Grade teachers and school administrators in preparation for a three-week Summer Camp at La Fe Preparatory School. Summer 2017.
• Guest Speaker. Be a Reader! Thomas Manor Elementary School. Dr. Seuss Reading Celebration. Wee to Nurture the Love of Reading in Students. February 28, 2017. In collaboration with Dr. De la Torre, YISD Supt., and other speakers.
• Chair of the El Paso Do the Write Thing Challenge (a violence prevention program. Over 40 schools in 8 districts in the El Paso area (Canutiillo, Clint, Fabens, El Paso, San Elizario, Tornillo Socorro and Ysleta) participate in this Program. In 2016-2017 academic year, close to 8,000 students submitted essays indicating their commitment to prevent violence. DtWT El Paso is affiliated with the National Campaign to Prevent Violence in Washington, DC. As Chair, I provide leadership to carry out the following major events: Meetings with District Coordinators who work with teachers to carry out activities on violence and violence prevention, writing of essays, submission of essays to UTEP, selection of top 40 essays, working with members of Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC) (judges, lawyers, university faculty and other members of the community) to interview 40 finalists and their parents during Leadership Conference, lead the BRC through the selection of winners and 2 ambassadors who will be announce at the Recognition event at UTEP and subsequently represent El Paso in Washington DC. I also attend the National Recognition event in Washington, DC in the summer. 2012- present.
• Member. Cultivando Valores Committee. Collaborative Project with Consulado de México en El Paso (UTEP, UACJ, EPCC and other agencies on both sides of the border). Major responsibilities include: collecting over 250 samples on values from students in 3-5th grades, analyzing responses, summarizing, and reporting. Assisting in the design of books on Respeto, Honestidad and Justicia. 2016 – present
• Member. Cultivando Valores Handbook Development Sub-committee. Responsible for designing Handbooks for 3 Valores Books: Respeto, Honestidad, Justicia.
• Father Yermo Schools Restructuring Committee, 2017 to present. Responsible for designing innovative multi-grade instructional approaches and implementation of dual language education in grades Pre-K through 8th grade.
• NEWT (NSF Nano-Enabled Water Treatment Project. Recruiter and Mentor to teachers participating in the program. IN collaboration with 3 other universities (Rice, Yale, and ASU); and Eva Moya, College of Health Sciences, 2016, 2017.
SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE/DEPT (SELECTED, RECENT)
Salient among my service to UTEP has been to serve as Dean of the College of Education and as Special Assistant to the Vice President of Research. Another major area of service has been to direct the UTEP Mother-Daughter/Father-Son Program. Over 20 schools in four school districts currently participate in the MDFS Program. The first event for the new 2017-2018 academic year brought 400 participants and about 30 district and campus coordinators to UTEP in October 2017. Below is a summary of service to UTEP, College of Education and the Department of Teacher Education/BELLS Division, as well as service to the community and to professional associations.
Service to University-- Committees, Task Forces, Etc.
• Dean, College of Education (Acting Dean, 1 semester) and Interim Dean 1 year), 2001 to 2013
• Special Advisor to Vice President for Research, Office of Research and Sponsored Projects—ORSP. September 1, 2013 to 2017.
• Proposal Development Committee, ORSP, 2013-2017.
• Boren Awards Campus Representative. Responsible for boosting interest or strengthening applications for the Boren Awards (Boren Scholarships and Fellowships). 2016 and 2017.
• Undergraduate Scholarship Committee of the UTEP Faculty Senate. Beginning Fall 2017.
• Student Conduct Committee of the UTWP Faculty Senate. UTEP. Beginning Fall 2017.
• Judge. SURPASS (Summer Undergraduate Research Program Assistantship). 2017
• Member, Research and Sponsored Projects Proposal Development Council. 2013 – 2017.
• Member, Research and Sponsored Projects Research Council. 2013 – 2017.
• Director, The Mother-Daughter and Father-Son Programs, UTEP, College, approximately 120 hours spent per year. (1987 - 2020). Carried out the following activities: Career Day, Leadership Conference, Summer Camp, Orientation, Open House and Tour of UTEP, 1986-present
• Student Conduct Committee of the UTWP Faculty Senate. UTEP. Beginning late Fall 2017.
• Informal Mentor for Dr. Song An from STEM Division. I have been meeting with Dr. An for the past 3 years at least twice a month to advice on proposals, research and teaching. Dr. An won the prestigious Outstanding Teaching Award in 2017 and has been very productive in his publications.
• Judge. SURPASS (Summer Undergraduate Research Program Assistantship). 2017
• Special Advisor to Vice President for Research, Office of Research and Sponsored Projects—ORSP. September 1, 2013 to present.
• Member, CREATE—Center for Research and Evaluation and Advancement of Teacher Education 2001-2013
• Member, Research and Sponsored Projects Proposal Development Council. 2003-present
• Member, Research and Sponsored Projects Research Council. 2003-present.
• TNE Executive Committee Member, UTEP, 2006-2012
• Search Committee for UTEP Librarian, 2011
• UTEP 2014 Commission 2010 - 2014
• Deans’ Council 2001-2013
• COURI (Campus Office of Undergraduate Research Initiatives) Spring Undergraduate Symposium Judge. April 30, 2016.
• Presentation to the Mama PhD Group, February 2010
• PAR 19 Meeting. Speaker: Update on the College of Education’s Activities. October 2010.
• Governing Board, Institute for Educational Inquiry/NNER, Seattle, Washington, 2001- Present
• Board of Director, AACTE—American Association of Colleges of Teacher Educ, 2010-2013
• Meetings and Professional Development Committee, AACTE 2010, 2011, 2012
• Judge for the Selection of the U. S. Professor of the Year Awards Program, 2010
• AED Scholar. Recognized by the Institute for Educational Inquiry as an AED Scholar for
• contributions to the Agenda for Education in a Democracy. 2007-2010
• Clinical Practice Advisory Group, Sponsored by AACTE, August 2010
• Advisory Committee, Rice Center for Education, “Reaching our Teachers: Longitudinal
• Implementation and Evaluation of the Rice Model for Professional Development of Teachers of Science, 2010
Service To College of Education
• Director, Mother-Daughter Program 1986-present; Father-Son Program 1991-present
• Member of the College Promotion to Full Professor Committee. (Drs. Tim Cashman and Cesar Rossatto), 2016-17
• Mentor for Dr. Craig Williams from the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Services. 2016, 2017.
• Member of the Reorganization Task Force—4b. College of Education. November 2014-2015.
• Member of the College Promotion to Full Professor Committee.
• Director, Project BEEM (Bilingual Education Enhancement and Mentoring Program), Chair February 2015 Conference, College of Education, UTEP, College. (1993 - Present).
• Chair, BEEMS Conference Advisory Council. 1993-February 2015.
• Director, The Mother-Daughter and Father-Son Programs, UTEP, College, approximately 120 hours spent per year. (1987 - 2020). Carried out the following activities: Career Day, January 24, 2015; Leadership Conference, May 2, 2015; Summer Camp, May 9, 2015; Orientation, October; Open House and Tour of UTEP, October 2015.
• Chair, EPRIC—El Paso Regional Induction Consortium, 2007-2013
• Provided leadership in the planning of the Walk for Children sponsored by KDP in collaboration with Prevent Children Abuse Texas, Austin, Texas. April 12, 2015.
• Education—Performance Analysis for Colleges of Education, 2006-2013
• Counselor/Advisor. Kappa Delta Pi. Approximately 50 hours spent per year, No, neither, Pro Bono. (September 1, 1984 - present).
• Counselor/Advisor BESO—Bilingual Education Student Organization. Approximately 50 hours spent per year, no, neither, Pro Bono. (September 1990 – present).
• Provided leadership in the planning of the Walk for Children sponsored by KDP in collaboration with Prevent Children Abuse Texas, Austin, Texas. April 12, 2015.
• Participated in the Inaugural Conference for Attaining Excellence in Compliance for Research and Policy. ORSP. January 23, 2015.
• U. S. Mexico Initiatives Committee, 2004-2013
• Education—Performance Analysis for Colleges of Education, 2006-2013
• CREATE—Center for Research and Evaluation and Advancement of Teacher Education
• COE ExCET/TEXES Strategic Planning Committee Chair, 2003-2010
• UTEP TNE Induction Work Group Chair, 2005-2009
• COE Technology Planning Steering Committee Chair, 2003-2010
• Enhancing the Education Building/COE Environment, 2003-2010
• U. S. Mexico Initiatives Committee, 2004-2013
• UTEP Student Success Taskforce, 2005
• UTEP TNE Executive Committee, 2003-2009
• UTEP Quality Enhancement Plan Executive Committee, 2005-2007
• Counselor/Sponsor for Kappa Delta Pi Honorary Society, 1984-present
• Counselor/Sponsor for BESO—Bilingual Education Student Organization, 1990-present
• Director of the Mother-Daughter & Father-Son Programs, UTEP, 1986-present
• Distinguished Alumni Selection Committee UTEP, 2003
• Southwestern Bell Teaching Fellows Selection Committee, l995- 2002
• UTEP/COE Scholarship Committee, 1997-2002
• Block Faculty Meetings Chair, 1997-2002
• ExCET Steering Committee Chair, 2001-2010
• 2001 Distinguished Alumni Award Committee, 2001, 2002
• Entering Student Program, May 2001
• University Faculty Marshall of Students, 1999-2001.
• Volunteer Mentor. Faculty Mentoring Program for Women Pilot Program, 2000-2001
• Selection Committee for the Faculty Development Leave, 2000
• Honors and Special Events Committee, l994-2007
• UTEP Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Member. UTEP, l994-2000
• Teacher Education Advisory Committee (TEAC), 2000-2008
• Annual Faculty Evaluation Committee (Evaluate Faculty Portfolios), Spring 2000
• Development of COE Proposal for Master Reading Teacher Certificate, 2000
• UTEP Aware Committee (Speaker), 1999, 2001-2013
• ATCP Advisory Council, November 1999-2005
• Critical Pedagogy/Cultural Diversity/Language Diversity Committee, April 1999
• Honors and Awards Committee, l994-2002
Bilingual Education Screening Committee, February-April 2001
Development of Proposal for Doctoral Program Committee, 2001- 2009
Literacy Screening Committee Chair. February-April 2000
• Development of Proposal for Doctoral Program Committee, 2000
Service to Department of Teacher Education/BELLS Division
• BELSS Graduate Program Committee, 2015-present
• Review of Syllabi for all program areas and PLOs
• Grade Graduate Comprehensive Exams, 2015-present
• Member of the Department Promotion to Full Professor Committee (Cashman and Rossatto). 2016.
• Member of the Department Promotion to Full Professor Committee (Dr. Cashman, Rossatto, and Robertson, 2015-16
Service on Doctoral Dissertations and Thesis (Recent)
• Masters Committee. Review of Graduate recital and oral presentation for Sandra Rivera. The recital is in partial fulfillment of a Master’s degree in Performance, 2017.
• Masters Degree Committee. Review of Graduate recital and oral presentation for Jaleeta Edwards. The recital is in partial fulfillment of a Master’s degree in Performance, 2016.
• Yvonne Lugo. Dissertation Committee Member—Content Expert. Enrolled at Grand Canyon University. Dr. Kim is Dissertation Chair. Approved by the dissertation Chair and the College of Doctoral Studies Office of Dissertations. 2015-present.
• Aurea Galindo. Dissertation Committee Member—School Library Acquisition Policy: How it Impacts the Delivery of Library Services to Middle School English Learners. Dissertation Defense: April 2013.
• Yune Tran: Dissertation Committee Member—Perceptions of Teachers’ Preparedness and Efficacy Beliefs for Teaching English Language Learners. UT Austin, Dissertation Defense: June 2011.
• Jesse Sepulveda. Dissertation Committee Member—A Discursive Institutional Analysis of English Language Learner Policy in a West Texas School Districts: 1980-2005. Dissertation In Progress, 2011.
• Christopher Avila. Small Learning Communities: A Comparison of Test Scores, Attendance Rates, and 9-Week Grades from Traditional and Non-Traditional Environments, 2009
• Norma Myers: TBD: Dissertation Committee Member: Department of Educational Leadership & Foundations, UTEP.
• Samuel F. Hogue. “Perspectives of White/Non-Hispanic Male Superintendents of Majority-Minority School Districts in Texas, 2008.
• Ginny Hunt. “The Effect of the Texas Student Success Initiative on Grade 5 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) Failures”, 2008
• Michael Leighton Fisher. Hispanic Serving Institutions: Websites and Student Facilitation Programs. Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations. The University of Texas at El Paso, 2005.
• Ana Soledad. Critical Factors Related to School Reconstitution in Texas. Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations. The University of Texas at El Paso.
• Pauline Dow. Title: Dual Language Education: a Longitudinal Study of Students’ Acheivement in an El Paso County, Texas School District. Department of Educational Leadership and foundations. The University of Texas at El Paso, Defended 2009.
• Patricia G. Armendariz, Master’s Thesis Committee Member. Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Literacy After-School, 2005.
• Debra Veliz Martinez. Dissertation Committee Member. Leadership in the Classroom: Perspectives of Science Education in El Paso, Texas. Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations. The University of Texas at El Paso. Completion Date, 2004.
• Paul Landerman. Compensatory Education Funding and Economically Disadvantaged High School Students in Texas. Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations. The University of Texas at El Paso. Completion Date, August 2004.
• Edward L. Gabaldon. Career Paths and Perceived Barriers to the Superintendency in the State of Texas: Significant Factors and Critical Characteristics in Superintendent Selection. Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations. UTEP. Completion Date—2003.
Service to Academic Societies & Professional/Academic Community and Organizations—State and National
Within the academic society, my leadership is reflected by service on executive boards and officer of two national professional organizations—The National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) and The American Educational Research Association (AACTE). For NABE, I have served on the Executive Board during the entire evaluation period (2011-2017) and had additional responsibilities as national Treasurer for the past 3 years (2014-2017) and board Secretary for 2 years (2012-2014). For AACTE I served on the Executive board for two years during the current evaluation period (2011-2013).
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Board Leadership and Membership—State and National
• Executive Board of Directors. National Association for Bilingual Education—NABE, 2011 to present; Treasurer, March 2014 to present.
• Member of Finance Committee. National Association for Bilingual Education. October 2014-present.
• Member of the Standards Committee. National Association for Bilingual Education. 2015-present.
• Board of Directors. Texas Association for Bilingual Education—TABE. Publications and Archives Chair, 2012, 201, 2014, 2015, 2016. 2017. Chair, 2015 TABE Conference
• Governing Board. National Network for Education Renewal—NNER. 2001-2014. Tripartite member 2001-2014.
• Board of Directors. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education—AACTE. Elected 2005-2008. Re-elected in 2009-2012; Secretary 2012-13; Member of Committee on Women’s Issues 2003-2004; Member of Committee on Meetings and Professional Development, 2010-2013.
• Executive Board of Directors. National Association for Bilingual Education--NABE. President.1997-1998, 1998-1999; 1999-2000; Vice President, 2002-2003; 2003-2004; Member-at-Large, 2006-2007. Member 2011-2012; Secretary 2012- 2013; Treasurer 2014-2017. Committee Member—Women Administrators, 2002-2006.
• Executive Board of Directors. Texas Association for Bilingual Education—TABE. President, 1996, 2011; Secretary 2002; President-Elect 2010; Past President; 2012; Member-at-Large 2007-2008; 2011-2014; Journal Editor 2005-present.
• Board of Directors. Parents as Teachers. 2011-2014. Member of the Research and Quality Committee, 2011-2014.
• Bilingual Education Research Special Interest Group—SIG. American Educational Research Association—AERA. Chair 2002-2004; Member 2000-2006; 2014.
• Founding Member of the Board of Directors. Institute for Language and Education Policy, 2006-present. Treasurer 2006-2008.
• Trustee for the TABE Permanent Fund of TABE—Texas Association for Bilingual Education, 2009-2011
• Keynote speaker. Midland ISD Staff Development Conference, The Importance of Second
Language Acquisition on Academic Achievement of ELLs Aug 9, 2010
• Board Member, The American Heart Association
• Board Member and Chair, El Paso Literacy Coalition
• Board Member, Texas Works Together
• Board, El Paso Public Library
• Numerous presentations for Career Day in several El Paso area school districts
• Presenter, Author in the Schools
• Speaker, Honor Society Initiations, Honor Roll, TAAS Awards in all area school districts
Service to Institutions of Higher Education
I have been invited, and have accepted, to serve as an outside reviewer for Tenure and Promotion and Promotion to full professor for candidates at several universities, including Tx A&M University, UT Rio Grande Valley, UT Pan American, Texas A&M. All are invited.
• External Reviewer. Completed review of application for promotion to full professor for Dr. Amy Weimer, Department of Psychological Sciences. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. 2017.
• External Reviewer. Completed review of application for promotion to full professor for Dr. Fuhui Tong, Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University. 2017. (Application resubmission). 2017.
• External Reviewer. Completed review of application for tenure and promotion for Dr. Irasema Gonzalez, Department of Human Development and School Services, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. 2017.
• External Reviewer. Completed review of application for promotion to full professor of Dr. Luciana de Oliveira, School of Education and Human Development at the University of Miami. 2016.
• External Reviewer, Completed review of application for promotion to full professor for Dr. Fuhui Tong, Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University. 2016
• External Reviewer. Completed review of application for promotion to full Professor with Tenure of Dr. Francisco Soto Mas, University of New Mexico’s Department of Family and Community Medicine, 2015.
• External Reviewer. Completed review of application for Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor of Dr. Sandra Musanti, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Department of Bilingual and Literacy Studies, 2 Committee Member for Endowed Chair. University of Texas at Pan American (Now UTRGV). 2015
• External Reviewer. Completed review of application for tenure of Dr. Holly Jacobson, UNM. 2014.
• External Reviewer. Completed review of application for promotion to full Professor with Tenure of Dr. Francisco Soto Mas, University of New Mexico’s Department of Family and Community Medicine, 2015.
• External Reviewer. Completed review of application for Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor of Dr. Sandra Musanti, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Department of Bilingual and Literacy Studies, 2015.
• External Reviewer. Completed review of application for tenure of Dr. Soto Mas, UNM. 2014.
• Committee Member for Endowed Chair. University of Texas at Pan American (Now UTRGV). 2015
• Committee Member for Endowed Chair. University of Texas at Pan American. 2014
• Committee Member for Endowed Chair. University of Texas at Pan American. 2013
Service to Local Community (Selected)
• NEWT (NSF Nano-Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT) Project. Recruiter and Mentor to teachers. In collaboration with 3 other universities, and Eva Moya, College of Health Sciences. 2016. 2017.
• Participant. Rueda de Prensa for Cultivando Valores. El Consulado de Mexico en El Paso. Wednesday, June 14, 2017.
• Board of Directors Nominee. Included in application for Charter School status, IBERO Academy Charter, 2014
• Strategic Planning Advisory Committee Member for El Paso ISD, 2008-2012
• El Paso ISD Education Foundation Board of Directors, 2009-2012
• Chair for El Paso, Do the Write Thing. National Initiative for 7th & 8th graders to prevent violence. National Commission to Prevent Violence, 2012-present
• Committee Member, Biliteracy Graduate Dual Language Pgm, Canutillo ISD, 2013-present
• Featured as a School Spotlight on Success Recipient. Rio Grande Catholic newspaper. The Diocese of El Paso’s Monthly Newspaper with the goal of highlighting successful members of the community was enrolled or graduated from a Catholic School. April 13, 2015.
• El Paso, Texas Program Chair. Do the Write Thing El Paso Challenge Program. A part of the National Campaign to Stop Violence. September 2012 – present. Carried out the following activities: Leadership Conference, March 2015; Recognition Reception, April 12, 2015; and Annual National Conference July 2015.
• Featured in News Release and TV for College Visit Helps Kindergartners Broaden Career Choices. Organized event for K students from Ramona Elementary School that featured Dr. Ron Wagler. Also conducted a presentation for students. April 17, 2015.
• Parent Night Speaker at La Fe Preparatory School, March 31, 2010
• Speaker at the YISD Annual Back to School Conference—Get on Board August 2010.
• Speaker at Ramona Elementary School Career Day, 2010.
• Do the Write Thing El Paso Blue Ribbon Panel Member, 2010.
Service as Guest Speaker—El Paso Community (Selected)
• Speaker. Be a Reader! Thomas Manor Elementary School. Dr. Seuss Reading Celebration Week to Nurture the Love of Reading in Students. February 28, 2017. In collaboration with Dr. De la Torres, YISD Supt, and other speakers.
• Speaker. Becoming a University Professor. Career Day at Ramona Elementary School. May 2016.
• Guest Speaker. UTEP Research on the El Paso Do the Write Thing Program. Meeting of the Chairs of the National Campaign to Stop Violence. Las Vega, Nevada. February 2015.
• Guest Speaker. Empowering our Daughters. Edgemere Elementary School Mother-Daughter Event. Becky Saenz, Coordinator. March 20 2015.
• Guest Speaker. Empowering our Daughters. Planning for College Day, Brown Middle School. November 8, 2015.
• Guest speaker. Kinder Future Leaders Adventure: My Life as University Professor and the Evolution of Technology Used for Publication Purposes. Presentation to Kindergarten students from Ramona Elementary School. The purpose of the presentation was to expand the students’ academic and professional aspirations: College Visit Helps Kindergartners Broaden Career Choices. April 17, 2015.
• Keynote Speaker. Working Together—Moving Forward to Provide YISD Students with a World-Class Multicultural Education. Multilingualism, Growing to New Heights Seminar, Academic Language Programs Department. Ysleta ISD, April 26, 2014
• Guest Speake. Ramona Elementary School Career Day, 2014.
• Guest Speaker. On the Pathway to UTEP. Mother-Daughter/Father-Son Annual Awards Ceremony. Ysleta ISD, May 2014.
• Presenter. ORSP Fellows Program. Visit by UTSA Personnel—Dr. Bernard Arulanandam, Asst VP for Research Support, UTSA and Jacklyn Shaw, Faculty Development Coordinator, UTSA, April 22, 2014.
• Presenter. Career Day. Be a Teacher & University Professor. Ramona Elementary School. May 2014.
• Presenter, Career Day. Be a Teacher & University Professor. Constance Hulbert Elementary School, May 10, 2013.
• Keynote Speaker. Parental Engagement for Academic Success. YISD 4th Annual Parental Engagement Conference, February 23, 2013.
• Guest Speaker. Ysleta ISD Back to School Conference, August 17, 2010
• Guest Speaker. Community Scholars Fundraising Event. November 2003.
• Guest Speaker. Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners in the Content Areas. Schaumburg, Illinois. Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District #54. April 2003.
• Guest Speaker. Best Practices for Promoting Academic Excellence for Second Language Learners. Clint ISD. May 2003.
• Guest Speaker. 8th Annual Hidalgo Awards Dinner. The Hispanic Broadcasting corporation/KBNA/KAMA. October 2002.
• National Junior Honor Society. Ernesto Serna School. May 20, 2002.
• Guest Speaker. Jefferson-Silva High School Honors Night. February 12, 2001.
• Workshop Presenter. Gadsden ISD. Two-Way Dual Language Programs. 2001
• Guest Speaker. Bilingual Education. Benito Martinez Elementary School. December 3, 1999.
• Guest Speaker. Parents Soaring for Higher Standards. 2nd Annual Mini-Parent Conference: Ysleta Independent School District. December 1997. (Not included in 1997).
• Guest Speaker. Bel Air High School National Honor Society Initiation. April 27, 1998.
• Guest Speaker. Ysleta Middle School Graduation. May 1998.
• Guest Speaker. Dual-Language Programs: From Theory and Into Practice. Canutillo ISD Administrative and Vertical Team. Canutillo, Texas, Oct 1996, Oct 1997, Feb 1998.
• Guest Speaker. Second Language Acquisition From Theory and Into Practice. Canutillo ISD. Bilingual Education Teachers”. Canutillo, Texas. October l996, February 1998.
• Guest Speaker. Creating a Hope and a Future: Career Exploration. El Paso Electric Company's Take Our Daughters to Work Day Program. El Paso, Texas, April 25, l996.
• Guest Speaker. Bowie High School. Motivational Talk--Realizing your Dreams. Feb l996.
• Presenter. Science/Math Technology Day Conference. Henderson Middle School. With 3 Project BEEMS graduate students. March 15, l995.
• Guest Speaker. Strategies to Motivate Your Students. Henderson Middle School Staff Development. January 3, l995.
• Guest Speaker. Hitch Your Dreams to the Morning Star. Douglass Elementary School Honor Roll Banquet. El Paso, Texas, April 1995.
• Guest Speaker. The Importance of Education to Young People in Today's World. Henderson Middle School Awards Banquet. El Paso, Texas, October 3, l995.
• Keynote Speaker. Hitch Your Dreams to the Morning Star. Honor Awards Program recognizing "A" Honor Roll. Henderson Middle School, October 5, l995.
• Guest Speaker. Creating a Hope and a Future for Young Hispanic Girls and their Mothers: The Mother-Daughter Program. Theta Iota, Delta Kappa Gamma. April l995.
Speaker at Professional Associations/School Districts/Schools (Selected)
• Guest Speaker. Integrating music to teach literacy, Grades PK-3. Professional development to Pk-3 Grade teachers and school administrators in preparation for a three-week Summer Camp at La Fe Preparatory School. Summer 2016.
• Guest Speaker. Addressing the needs of ELLs. Professional development to faculty and administrators at La Fe Preparatory School. August 2016.
• Guest Speaker. Integrating music to teach Math, Grades PK-3. Professional development to Pk-3 Grade teachers and school administrators in preparation for a three-week Summer Camp at La Fe Preparatory School. Summer 2015.
• Guest Speaker. Empowering our Daughters. Brown Elementary School Mother-Daughter Program. November 2014.
• Guest Speaker. UTEP Research on the El Paso Do the Write Thing Program. Meeting of the Chairs of the National Campaign to Stop Violence. Memphis, Tennessee. February 22, 2014.
• Guest Speaker. Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Enterprising and Professional Women Paso del Norte. Local Chapter of the International Business and Profession Women Organization. December 2013.
• Guest Speaker. Bilingual Education: Promises and Practices. Berkman Elementary School, Round Rock Elementary School, Austin, Texas August 2001.
• Guest Speaker. NABE's Mission and Vision and the Concept of Human Flourishing. Executive Board Meeting. August 1997.
• Guest Speaker. The Miracle of Language. TABE welcoming remarks as president of NABE. TABE conference. October 1997.
• Guest Speaker. Service Leadership. NABE Executive Board Meeting. November 1997.
• Keynote Speaker. How Bilingual Education Works. Bilingual Community Meeting. San Jacinto Elementary School. Baytown, Texas. September 5, l996.
• Guest Speaker. The NGO '95 Forum Experience in Beijing. Los Amigos Student Organization. Austin College. Sherman, Texas. March l996.
• Guest Speaker. Achieving Success. International City Chapter, American Business Women's Association. Woman of the Year Banquet. February l996.
• Keynote Speaker. Mother-Daughter Conference. Parkland Middle School. El Paso, Texas. March l996.
• Welcome Address. Expanding Your Horizons Conference in Science and Mathematics. UTEP, March 18, l995.
• Presenter. Presentation/workshop to TACSAP Conference (YWCA). El Paso, Texas, Jan l995.
• Guest Speaker. The NGO Women's Forum '95 Experience. TEXTESOL I, Dinner Social. El Paso, Texas, October 24, l995.
• Guest Speaker. Henderson Honors Banquet & TAAS Awards Ceremony. Henderson Middle School. April l995, November l995.
Membership in Committees, Advisory Boards, Consortia, etc. (Selected)
• Chair. Do the Write Thing El Paso Challenge Program in El Paso, Tx. Affiliated with the National Campaign to Stop Violence. September 2012 – to present.
• Provided service in planning and carrying out a three-week Summer Camp at La Fe Preparatory School. Provided professional development for teachers and administrators on integrating music to teach literacy in Grades PK-3 prior and during Summer Camp. July 8-25, 2015, 2016.
• Steering Committee Member. The Military Child Education Coalition’s Living in the New Normal: Supporting children Through Trauma and Loss, 2006-2010.
• El Paso Independent School District. Strategic Planing Advisory Committee (SPAC). Purpose: To Discuss 21st Century Skills. November 20007-2009.
• UTEP-EPCC El Paso Area Teacher Preparation Consortium. In collaboration with 9 school districts in the El Paso area. Co-chair with D. Brown, EPCC. 2000-2010.
• Conference Organizer (with LULAC). 2004 LULAC National Women’s Conference.
• Latinas: Building a Strong Foundation for the Future. April 2003-2004.
• Steering Committee. The Southwest Conference on Enhancing School Completion. Arizona State University. November 7-8, 2003.
• Participant. GEAR UP Assembly. Ysleta Middle School, YISD. December 2002
• Action Council Team Member. Canutillo ISD, 2000-2001
• Mini-Conference Coordinator. Pasodale Elementary School. Ysleta ISD. December 2000
• Proposal Reviewers Committee. NABE's 2000 Conference in San Antonio. Reviewed 10 proposals for presentation at the conference. June-July 2000
• Proposal Reviewer’s Committee. TABE 2000 Conference in El Paso, Texas.
OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE
Professional Development Activities
• Participate in research scholarly meetings through the Scientific Research on Bilingualism (Collective) headed by Dr. Wendy Francis, Department of Psychology. Other members are from the Liberal Arts/Languages and Linguistics, Health Sciences/Speech-Language Pathology, and Liberal Arts/Psychology. Meets every Friday, 2016, 2017.
• Participated in Scholarly Meeting: UTEP Edge/College of Education Workshop, an interactive workshop conducted by representatives from the Provost’s Office and Student Affairs to discuss the core tenets of the UTEP Edge and provided an opportunity for faculty and staff to identify Edge-related activities taking place in the COE, 2017
• Participated in Professional Development Opportunity: Third Annual NABE Dual Language Symposium in Delray Beach, Florida. July 10-12, 2017.
• Participated in Conference. Inaugural Conference for Attaining Excellent for Compliance for Research and Policy. University of Texas at El Paso, January 23, 2015.
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