2018 TASH Conference: TASH Doctoral Students and Early Career...

Each year, the TASH Conference brings together a diverse community of stakeholders who gain information, learn about resources, and connect with others across the country to strengthen the disability field. This year’s conference theme, “Be Creative - Innovative Solutions for an Inclusive Life,” reminds us to think outside the box during times of uncertainty. Creativity, innovation, and determination can pave the way for meaningful and inclusive lives for people with disabilities.

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TASH Doctoral Students and Early Career Faculty Workshop Full

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This Wednesday session is meant for you! Come learn about important topics for doctoral students and early career faculty! During this session, nationally-recognized faculty will share their strategies for beginning a successful career as a faculty member in special education. Topics addressed during this session include establishing a professional identity, establishing a research agenda, and implementing high-quality teacher preparation programs.

8:20-8:50 AM
Establishing a Professional Identity - Andrea Ruppar

8:50-9:50 AM
Grants and External Funding - Mary E. Morningstar
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Teacher Preparation - Stacy Dymond, Donna Lehr

9:50- 10:50 AM
Developing and Sustaining a Research Agenda - Vicki Knight, Fred Spooner

10:50-11:50 AM
Service and Professional Development - Jacki Anderson, April Regester, Amy Toson
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Publishing - Marty Agran, Susan Copeland, Stacy Dymond, Donna Lehr, Fred Spooner

11:50 AM -12:20 PM
Promotion and Tenure - Martin Agran, Fred Spooner

Moderators

Amy Toson

Assistant Professor, Cardinal Stritch University

I have been working with districts and schools, both nationally and internationally, for well over 15 years in the area of inclusive education capacity building and systems change. I began her career as a K-12 inclusive education teacher and moved into the role of consultant working... Read More →

Alison Zagona

Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico

Presenters

Martin Agran

University of Wyoming

Dr. Martin Agran is a nationally recognized researcher in the area of special education. He is a professor and former department head in the Department of Special Education at the University of Wyoming. Additionally, he served as a professor in the Special Education Departments at... Read More →

Jacki Anderson

Susan Copeland

Professor, University of New Mexico

Stacy Dymond

Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Stacy Dymond is professor of special education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on curriculum issues related to educating secondary and transition-age students with severe intellectual disabilities in inclusive school and community settings... Read More →

Vicki Knight

Donna Lehr

Associate Dean - Academic Affairs, Boston University

I'm long-time TASH member who has focused my efforts on the education of students with complex health care needs and inclusion of students with severe disabilities in general education.

Mary Morningstar

Professor, Portland State University

Dr. Mary E. Morningstar is an associate professor in the Department of Special Education at Portland State University and Director of the Transition Coalition, which offers online, hybrid and in-person professional development and resources for secondary special educators and transition... Read More →

Wednesday Workshops

Primary Topic Inclusive Education
Key Words Personnel Preparation, Doctoral Program, Doctoral Workshop, Early Career Research Network, Faculty, Journals, Mentoring, Pre-tenure, Post Doc Workshop, Promoting and Tenure Issues, Publishing, RPSD, Tenure Track

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