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R. P. RINGLABEN, Ed.D.February, 2010Business Address:Associate Professor of EducationDepartment of Special Education & Speech-Language PathologyUniversity of West Georgia1601 Maple StreetCarrollton, GA 30118-5140email: rringlab@westga.edu faculty profile: profilePh: 678-839-6123Fax: 678-839-6162 Home Address:9 Buckhorn DriveTemple, GA 30179-4574Cell: 404-345-5070Email: rringlaben@ Academic PreparationEd.D.Special Education and AdministrationUniversity of Northern Colorado - December, 1977M.Ed.Special EducationSlippery Rock University, PA - December, 1973B.S.Elementary Education and Special EducationMillersville University, PA - August, 1970Major Specialty Areas of Preparation and Teacher CertificationElementary and Secondary Education (K through 8)Special Education (K through 12 - Emphasis: Mild Disabilities)Learning DisabilitiesEmotional DisturbanceMental RetardationAdministration and SupervisionConsulting TeacherInclusion SpecialistProfessional AffiliationsCouncil for Exceptional Children:Council for Learning DisabilitiesDivision of International Special Education and ServicesTeacher Education DivisionDivision for Autism and Developmental DisabilitiesAssociation for Supervision and Curriculum DevelopmentAssociation on Higher Education and DisabilityPost-Doctorate Areas of TrainingAdditional NCATE Training, September 9-12, 2009Trained as an NCATE/Indiana Examiner – June, 2002Trained in Creative Problem Solving – August, 2003, June, 2002, and November, 2001.American Sign Language: Have “audited” ASL I, II & III (while at UALR) and communicate in ASL at a good, basic level.Strategic Planning: Have been involved in a number of seminars and institutes in this area and have received approximately 50 hours of training.Technology: Primarily “self-taught” in the Macintosh platform although have received approximately 75 hours of training. Utilize databases in record keeping. Utilize “Power Point” for presentations in classes and professional meetings. I do all of my own word-processing to “free-up” secretaries for other duties.Conflict Management and Resolution: Have received approximately 30 hours of training.Inclusion of Students with Disabilities: Have received approximately 100 hours of training in this area.Administrative skills: Have received approximately 100 hours of training in a variety of areas.Classroom management: Have received approximately 100 hours of training.Selected Representative HonorsMember, Editorial Board, The Lamar University Journal of Student Research, Beaumont, TX 2004-present.Member, Board of Directors, Boys and Girls Club of Marion County, Fairmont, WV, 2002-2005.Member, Board of Directors, Youth Academy of Marion County, Fairmont, WV, 2003-2005.Proposal field-reader for the annual conference of the Teacher Education Division - Council for Exceptional Children, Las Vegas, NV (November, 2000.)Consultant, Resource Access Project, Region VI, University Affiliated Program of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR, 1994-1997.Elections/Constitution Chair (Term: 1995-1997), Teacher Education Division-Council for Exceptional Children.Selected Representative Honors (cont.)Nominated as Candidate for Governor, Teacher Education Division-Council for Exceptional Children, spring 1995.Member, Board of Directors (1994-97), H.I.R.E., Inc. (Help Individuals Receive Employment), a non-profit supported employment organization, Little Rock, AR.Trained facilitator, SAFAK, (Schools Are for All Kids), an inclusion in-service model developed in California, AR Comprehensive System of Personnel Development.Trained facilitator, Strategic Planning, a validated program sponsored through the Council for Exceptional Children, AR Comprehensive System of Personnel Development.Trained facilitator, C.O.M.P. (Classroom Organization and Management Program), a nationally validated in-service program developed in Texas & now centered at Peabody College/Vanderbilt University, AR Comprehensive System of Personnel Development.Member, Special Education Advisory Committee, North Little Rock Public Schools, North Little Rock, AR, 1994-1996.Consultant and Lecturer, China Special Education Project of the Carter Presidential Center at SW China Teachers University, Beibei/Chongqing, PRC, November, 1991.Secretary/Treasurer: Arkansas Federation Council for Exceptional Children: Teacher Education Division, 1992 - 1993.Member, Biracial Committee, Otter Creek Elementary School, Little Rock School District, 1991-1996.Field evaluator, North Central Association, 1991-1996.Nominated, Member-At-Large, Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 1990.Member, Betty Bumpers Peace Project Advisory Committee, 1990-1993.Member, AR Comprehensive System of Personnel Development, 1990-1996.Member, Board of Directors, Little Rock Lab School, 1990-1996.Host, Project Retool Workshop: Technology Tools for Teacher Educators,June 21-23, 1990, University of Arkansas at Little Rock.Secretary, Arkansas Federation Council for Exceptional Children, 1988 - 1992.Surrogate Parent, Little Rock School District, 1988 - 1996.Selected Representative Honors (cont.)Member, TED/CEC Task Force on Cooperation between IHEs and SEAs; 1987 - 1989.Ad Hoc Reviewer, Learning Disabilities Focus, 1986 - 1996.Associate Editor, Teacher Education and Special Education, October, 1986 - July, 1990. Guest Editor, 1991 - 1997.Member, Project RETOOL, Collaborative Consultation Network, Council for Exceptional Children, 1985 - 1990.Consulting Editor, Education Unlimited, 1982 - 1985.Member, Advisory Board for Partnership in Equine Therapy and Education, Pullman, WA, 1980 -1982.Nominated North Central Regional Representative, Division for Children with Learning Disabilities-Council for Exceptional Children, 1979.Personnel Development and Comprehensive Training Plan Advisory Committee (1978-80). Marshfield Public Schools, Marshfield, WI. President-Elect, Indiana State CEC Division: Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders/Division for Children with Learning Disabilities,1975 - 1976.Treasurer, Indiana State CEC Division - Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders/Division for Children with Learning Disabilities, 1974-1975.President, CEC Chapter 397, Madison, IN, 1975 - 1976.President-Elect, CEC Chapter 397, Madison, IN, 1974 - 1975.Treasurer, CEC Chapter 397, Madison, IN, 1973 - 1974.Delegate representing Madison CEC Chapter at National Conventions in 1974 & 1976.Work Experience (Full-Time)University of West Georgia (1/08 – Present)Department of Special Education & Speech-Language PathologyCollege of Education – Carrollton, GA Supervisor: Dr. John vonEschenbach, Interim ChairPosition: Associate Professor (tenure-track)Duties: Teach primarily undergraduate and graduate (Master’s and Education Specialist) level courses relating to the program in Special Education, including introductory course, strategies and methods, differentiated strategies for diverse learners, collaboration and consultation, characteristics, behavior and classroom management strategies, curriculum design and implementation, program planning and evaluation, seminar and issues in special education, etc. Have taught a required course in the Pre-K-5 curriculum for all education majors: Integrating Curriculum, Instruction and Classroom Management for Pre-K-5 Classrooms. Deliver all courses using CourseDen (WebCT) from a support level to greater than 90% of course delivery. Reader and evaluator of master’s students’ portfolios and Ed.S. research projects. Supervise students during field hours: pre-student teaching practicum, student teaching and graduate level practica. Advisor to Ed.S. students. Serve on Dept. Chair’s Coordinator Committee. Member of College of Education: Teacher Education Appeals Committees. University: Committee on Graduate Studies. Served on college and departmental several search committees. Assisting with NCATE preparations.Palm Beach Atlantic University (8/06 – 12/07)School of Education & Behavioral StudiesDepartment of Education – West Palm Beach, FL Supervisor: Dr. Melise Bunker, DeanPosition: Professor in the Department of EducationDuties: Taught primarily undergraduate level courses relating to the program in Exceptional Student Education, including strategies and methods, inclusion strategies for diverse learners, collaboration and consultation, characteristics, the exceptional learner, seminar in special education, etc. Also taught several core/required courses for all education majors: Classroom Management, Ethics & Law and Educational Assessment & Data Interpretation. Assisted in the development and the expansion of the LiveText electronic portfolio system. Developed the first on-line sections of two education courses (Educational Assessment & Data Interpretation and Introduction to Exceptionalities) delivered during the 2007 summer session. Assisted the Dean in SACS accreditation matters. Supervised students during field hours (prior to student teaching) and student teaching.University of Southern Indiana (8/05 – 8/06)Bower-Suhrheinrich College of Education and Human DevelopmentDepartment of Teacher Education – Evansville, IN Supervisor: Dr. Robert Boostrom, ChairPosition: Professor in the Department of Teacher Education (tenured)Duties: Assisted in the development and the expansion of the undergraduate Special Education Program (mild/moderate) and assist in the development of a Master’s Degree program. Assisted in the search for an additional faculty member in Special Education (severe/profound). Developed on-line sections of selected Special Education courses, particularly the course required of elementary majors and “soon to be required” of secondary majors. Developed Special Education courses to be delivered using the Polycom system. Supervised Special Education Practicum students (semester prior to student teaching.) Assisted in the preparation of Special Education documents Indiana Division of Professional Standards report (Fall, 2006) and NCATE documents (visit Fall, 2008).Reason left: accept position at Christian university Work Experience (Full-Time cont.)Fairmont State University (8/02 – 7/05)School of Education – Fairmont, WVSupervisor: Dr. Anne Patterson, ProvostPositions: Chair of Education, Dean of Teacher Education, Founding Director of Graduate Studies and Interim Dean of Graduate Studies (reorganizations at FSU precipitated position title changes).Duties: Responsible for implementing institutional policies for teacher education and for maintaining an effective liaison with all appropriate agencies of the WV Department of Education. The Dean of Teacher Education (1) implemented policies for teacher Education in all Schools of the College, through the Office of the Provost and (2) maintained an effective liaison with the Faculty Senate, the College Curriculum Committee and the public schools in all teacher education matters. Other responsibilities include (1) served as institutional representative to the State Advisory Council; (2) served as institutional representative to NCATE & AACTE; (3) chaired the Educational Personnel Preparation Advisory Committee; (4) directed the accreditation process in Teacher Education; (5) prepared catalog material for Teacher Education policies; (6) provided evaluation of transfer students; (7) supervised the certification process (licensure) of all teachers; (8) counseled/advised senior education and graduate students; (9) directed renewal programs; (10) prepared reports for the West Virginia Department of Education and other bodies; (11) coordinated institutional activities in teacher education which utilize the public schools; and, maintaining appropriate records; (12) assisted the Provost in matters related to teacher education. As Interim Dean of Graduate studies, I chaired the Graduate Studies Council and directed the implementation of Graduate Policies and Procedures. Teaching responsibility-25% of load. Taught graduate and undergraduate courses (traditional & on-line formats - WebCT) in special education and supervised student teachers. Major accomplishments included:Revised mission statement and developed 5-year planRestructured undergraduate elementary & secondary programs, including:Revised course names and numbers & implemented three sequential clinicalsRevised student benchmarks & implemented a portfolio assessment systemDeveloped & initiated graduate programs: Master of Education in Special Education, Professional Studies, Educational Leadership, & On-line Learning; Master of Arts in Teaching; Master of Science in Criminal Justice & Nursing.Developed graduate plans for Literacy Education and School ImprovementEstablished Professional Development SchoolsDeveloped the majority of Graduate Courses in the WebCT (on-line) formatRevised & expanded information available on school’s websiteRevised and implemented a candidate assessment systemCompleted a successful NCATE re-accreditation visit (March 26-31, 2004)Implemented the Special Methods Advisory CouncilExpanded collaborative relationships with Marshall & West Virginia UniversityRevised & implemented a Faculty Evaluation & Merit ProcessDeveloped & implemented a Shared Governance documentSecured grants in excess of $1,000,000Developed web-based teacher-aide program for FST&CWork Experience (Full-Time cont.)Indiana State University (8/01 – 7/02)Department of Communication Disorders and Special EducationSchool of Education – Terre Haute, IN Supervisor: Dr. C. Jack Maynard, DeanPosition: Professor & ChairpersonDuties: Demonstrated leadership within the university and community, coordinate departmental matters, teach classes in areas of expertise, conduct scholarly research, seek external funding, and lead faculty in ongoing program development, including working across disciplines. The department was comprised of two separate units: Communication Disorders & Special Education. I also served as Special Education Coordinator while a full-time tenured faculty member in Communication Disorders served as Coordinator of Communication Disorders. Assisted in the response to ASHA accreditation site-visit and the implementation of a completely restructured undergraduate program in Special Education. Served as a member of the School of Education (SOE) Dean’s Administrative Council, SOE Information Technology Committee, Blumberg Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Special Education Steering Council, SOE Graduate Affairs Committee, SOE Congress, SOE Professional Development Schools Steering Council, representative to the Indiana University Forum of Teacher Preparation Programs in Special Education. Teaching responsibility 50% of load. Graduate Faculty membership approved through Fall Semester, 2006. Taught graduate & undergraduate courses in special education.Reason left: accept Dean’s position6.Lamar University (2/97-8/01)Department of Professional PedagogyCollege of Education & Human Development - Beaumont, TXSupervisor: Dr. Carl Westerfield, DeanPosition: Professor & Chairperson (tenured 3/97)Duties: Provided leadership for the teacher education university-based, field-based, distance-learning and web-based programs. Collaborated with the public schools and other constituents. The department, the largest on campus by student enrollment, wass home to almost 800 elementary education majors and delivered the professional education component to secondary majors and a large contingent of post-baccalaureate students. The department also provided certification programs in early childhood and generic special education. Graduate programs include elementary and secondary education, reading, generic special education and educational diagnostician. I regularly: Supervised approximately 30 full- and part-time faculty and staff; prepared and executed budget activities; facilitated the development of a revised vision and mission for the department including an entire restructuring of the graduate, undergraduate, and post-baccalaureate programs. Recruited new faculty and students. Seven new faculty hired during my tenure as chair. Wrote grants in a variety of program areas. Served as an advisor to new, transfer and graduate students in the area of special education. Member of the Graduate Faculty, Graduate Council, Educator Preparation Council. Teaching responsibility 50% of load. Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in special education and assessment. Supervised student teachers.Reason left: Return to Special Education area emphasis at larger universityWork Experience (Full-Time cont.)7.University of Arkansas at Little Rock (8/88-1/97)Special and Gifted Education ProgramsDepartment of Teacher Education - Little Rock, ARSupervisor: Dr. William Geiger, ChairpersonPosition: Associate Professor (tenured 5/93)Coordinator of Special & Gifted Education Programs (12/93-1/97)Duties: Coordinator of a Resource-Consulting Teacher/Intervention Specialist Program at the Graduate level funded by U.S. D.O.E., I.D.E.A. personnel preparation grant (92-96.) Grant administration, including budget, reports, evaluation, etc. Taught graduate level courses relating to the program in teaching students with mild disabilities, including advanced methods, inclusion strategies for diverse learners, collaboration and consultation, characteristics, the exceptional learner, seminar in special education, disabilities in people's lives (for non-education majors) and applied behavior analysis. Serve as acting chair when chair is off-campus. Funded for 1/4 release time to work in public schools as an inclusion facilitator during 96-97 school-term. College Committees: Personnel Advisory Committee, member of Teacher Induction Program Committee, Curriculum Committee, Teacher Education Advisory Committee, Chair-NCATE World of Practice Committee. University Committees: Graduate Council, Faculty Appeals Council, & Committee on Section 504 and the ADA. Faculty Adviser: Graduate Student Association. Faculty Mentor: Project T.E.A.M.S. (Teaching Enhancements for the Achievement of Minority Students.)Reason left: Pursue chair’s position8.East Stroudsburg University (1/84 - 8/88)East Stroudsburg, PASupervisor: Dr. M. Eric Kruger, ChairpersonDepartment of Special Education and RehabilitationPosition: Associate Professor (tenured 6/88)Duties: Graduate Coordinator, Taught courses at the undergraduate level in instructional strategies, curriculum development, inclusion methods, and behavior management of the mildly handicapped. Coordinated graduate students and course offerings. Taught graduate courses mainly in behavior analysis, measurement and evaluation and inclusion. Supervised student teachers. Coordinator for review of teacher education programs by Pennsylvania Department of Education. Member of Sabbatical Leave Committee, Intercollegiate Athletic Committee, Developmental Education Committee, NCATE Task Force Committee, Graduate Council.Reason left: Pursue consulting teacher interestWork Experience (Full-Time cont.)9A.Louisiana State Department of Education (5/83 - 1/84)Office of Special Educational Services - Baton Rouge, LASupervisor: Dr. Tama LutherPosition: SupervisorDuties: Coordinated the development of an in-service package delivered to all State Pupil Appraisal Personnel pertaining to "Luke S." Court Decision. Also responsible for evaluation component and delivery of in-service program. Monitored individual school districts.Reason left: Return to university teaching.9B.Louisiana State Department of Education (5/82 - 5/83)Southwest Regional Resource Center - Baton Rouge, LASupervisor: Dr. Marianne Vaughan, DirectorPosition: Program Assistant SpecialistDuties: Coordinated federal program assistance activities with state departments of education in five states (AR, LA, NM, OK & TX). Developed service agreements, plans and budgets. Provided regional, state and local in-service training and technical assistance.Reason left: Grant terminated.10.University of Idaho (8/80 - 8/82)Department of Special Education Moscow, IDSupervisor: Dr. N. Dale Gentry, ChairpersonPosition: Assistant Professor of Education (non-tenure track)Duties: Taught courses in the area of mild/moderately handicapped including survey, assessment and curriculum courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Advisor to doctoral, master's and undergraduate students. Assigned as primary diagnostician for children referred to the department for individual evaluations. Supervised student teachers and graduate interns.Reason left: Grant reduction.11.University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point (8/77 - 8/80)Stevens Point, WISupervisor: Dr. Russell Oliver, Associate Dean of EducationPosition: Assistant Professor of Education (tenure track)Duties: Coordinator of Learning Disabilities program. Advisor to all students in Learning Disabilities program. Taught courses in psychology of exceptional children; assessment of, and methods for Learning Disabilities; mainstreaming the handicapped child, and general education courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Supervised student teachers and field practica. Served as a liaison between university and local special education programs.Reason left: Work in larger programWork Experience (Full-Time cont.)12.University of Northern Colorado (6/76 - 8/77)School of Special Education and RehabilitationGreeley, COSupervisor: Dr. Willard Jones, Assistant DirectorPosition: Graduate Fellow and InstructorDuties: Grant advisor to master's and doctoral students receiving financial aid. Assisted in devising appropriate work assignments for students receiving financial aid. Instructor for master's level course in behavior management.Reason left: Graduated.13A.Madison Area Education Special Services Unit (8/75 - 6/76)Madison, INSupervisor: Dr. William R. Littlejohn, DirectorPosition: Learning Disabilities CoordinatorDuties: Project Director, Title VI-B L.D. Grant. Developed and implemented special education program for the Learning Disabled in a four-county area via the resource room and itinerant consulting teacher concept using a diagnostic and prescriptive teaching model. Included ordering of materials, hiring of personnel, and developing delivery of services model. Member of Advisory Committee. Planned and directed various in-service meetings. Maintained a caseload of learning disabled children.Reason left: Complete doctoral studies13B.Madison Area Education Special Services Unit (8/73 - 8/75)Madison, INSupervisor: Dr. William R. Littlejohn, DirectorPosition: Learning Disabilities ConsultantDuties: Served as an itinerant teacher/consultant in a Special Education Cooperative serving a population of 16,000 students in a 1,200 square mile area. Instructed children in small groups or individually. Worked with children referred by regular classroom teacher. Observed child, performed diagnostic evaluation, determined strengths and weaknesses of child and devised remedial plan using the regular classroom teacher and parents as the primary implementers. Caseload averaged 30-50.Reason left: Promotion within organizationWork Experience (Full-Time cont.)14.School District of Lancaster (9/70 - 7/72)Reynolds Junior High SchoolLancaster, PASupervisor: Harry Langford, PrincipalPosition: Teacher of the Educable Mentally RetardedDuties: Worked in departmentalized team-concept program with two other teachers in Junior High Special Education Department for the Educable Mentally Retarded with 45 children. Primarily responsible for instruction in the areas of Language Arts, Social Studies, and Prevocational skills. Children instructed in small groups or on an individual basis. Extensive use of contingency contracting and behavior management.Reason left: Complete Master's DegreeWork Experience (Part-Time)On-line Adjunct Instructor, Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityWest Palm Beach, FL (Spring, 2008)2.Visiting Scholar, Southwest China Teachers UniversityChongqing, PRC (Fall, 1991)3.Visiting Professor, Pacific Lutheran University;Tacoma, WA (Summer, 1988)4.Adjunct Professor, Southeastern Louisiana University; Hammond, LA (Fall Semester, 1983)5.Visiting Scholar, Jagellonian UniversityKrakow, Poland (Fall, 1979)6.Doctoral Fellow, University of Northern Colorado; Greeley, CO (8/76 - 8/77)7.Adjunct Instructor, Purdue University Extension Services, West Lafayette, IN (1/75 - 6/76)8.Master's Fellow, Slippery Rock University; Slippery Rock, PA (8/72 - 6/73)9.Homebound Instructor, South School District, Saxonburg, PA (11/72 - 5/73)PublicationsRinglaben, R. P. & Shook, A. (Eds.). (in press). Exceptional classroom and behavior management: What you need to know. Atlanta, GA: Exceptional Press () Shook, A. & Ringlaben, R. P. (Eds.) (in press). Exceptional classroom assessment: What you need to know. Atlanta, GA: Exceptional Press ()Ringlaben, R. P. & Akintunde, O. (2008). Research-based and emerging practices in developmental disabilities: Modern and postmodern perspectives. In Parette, H. P. & Peterson-Karlan, G. (Eds.). Research-Based Practices in Developmental Disabilities. Austin, TX: ProEd.Ringlaben, R. P. & Griffith, K. (2008). The impact of attitudes on individuals with Developmental Disabilities. In Parette, H. P. & Peterson-Karlan, G., (Eds.). Research-Based Practices in Developmental Disabilities. Austin, TX: ProEd.Griffith, K., Goulas, F. M., & Ringlaben, R. P. (2005). Are we providing the EFFECT in the effectiveness of educator preparation programs? National Forum of Teacher Education Journal-Electronic, 14E(3).Garriott, P., Snyder, L., Ringlaben, R. P. & Tennant, L. (2004). It takes a whole village: Reflections on preservice teachers’ attitudes toward the inclusion of students with severe disabilities. The Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education,1(8). Link is: Griffith, K., Cooper, M., & Ringlaben, R. P. (2003). A 3-D model for the inclusion of students with disabilities. The Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education, 1(6). Link is:, M. & Ringlaben, R. P. (1998). Caring as an essential element for inclusion. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 34(2), 56-59. Hilton, A., & Ringlaben, R. (Eds.). (1998). Best and promising practices in developmental disabilities. Austin, TX: ProEd.Hilton, A., & Ringlaben, R. (1998). Introduction to best and promising practices in developmental disabilities. In Hilton, A., & Ringlaben, R. (Eds.), Best and promising practices in developmental disabilities. Austin, TX: ProEd.Ringlaben, R. P. & Dahmen-Jones, D. (1998). Attitudes and individuals with developmental disabilities. In Hilton, A., & Ringlaben, R. (Eds.), Best and promising practices in developmental disabilities. Austin, TX: ProEd.Ringlaben, R. P. (1996). Accommodation is an attitude. ONLINE, 9 (1), 4-7.Karge, B. D., Ringlaben, R. & Schwartz, S. E. (1996). Human diversity: Activities for understanding. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill College Custom Series.Publications (cont.)Jacobson, W. H. (1993). The art and science of teaching orientation and mobility to persons with visual impairments. New York, NY: AFB Press. (Authored approximately 10 pages of Chapter 1 concerning Instructional Objectives and Behavior Management).Hall, W. I., & Ringlaben, R. P. (1992). Influencing the proper use of hearing aids by a 13 year-old hearing-impaired boy using a simple behavior management program. Intergenerational Issues in Speech, Hearing and Language, 1(2), 4-10.Ringlaben, R. P. (1992). How regular educators feel about the use of indirect services in the regular classroom: Implications for collaboration. The Collaborative Educator, 6(3), 6-7.Robinson, A. & Ringlaben, R. (1992). Ideas with impact: Consultant Teacher. Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 16(1), 83-87.Ringlaben, R. P. and Broadwater, R. (1992). Curriculum based assessment: Basic concepts and applications. In Arkansas Department of Education Assessment Manual. Little Rock, AR: Arkansas Department of Education.Geiger, W. & Ringlaben, R. (1992). Children and youth with mental retardation. In L. M. Bullock (Ed.), Exceptionalities in children and youth (pp. 254-287). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.Ringlaben, R. P. in Swanson, H. L. & Reinert, H. R. (1984). Teaching Strategies for children in conflict: Curriculum, methods and materials (2nd Ed.) St. Louis, MO: C.V. Mosby. (prepared pp. 360-371). Ringlaben, R. P. & Weller, C. (1981). Mainstreaming the special educator. Education Unlimited, 3(4), 19-22.Ringlaben, R. P. & Price, J. R. (1981). Regular classroom teachers' perceptions of mainstreaming effects. Exceptional Children, 47, 302-304.Other Publications, Papers and ManuscriptsThurmond, M. & Ringlaben, R. (1994). The use of positive reinforcement, extinction and DRO to manage the yelling, touching and grunting of a young deaf child. Unpublished manuscript.Mundfrom, D. J., Hendricks, M. D., Bradley, R. H., Whiteside, L., Ringlaben, R. P., & Brisby, J. (1993). The structure of social support in families with children with disabilities. Unpublished manuscript.Ringlaben, R. P. (1993). A survey of institutions of higher education regarding the offering of a general education exceptionalities course. Unpublished manuscript.Ringlaben, R. P. (1990). A more personal note. Arkansas Division for Early Childhood for Exceptional Children Newsletter, 3(2), 6.State of Hawaii (1976, December). Guidelines for the Education of the Severely Emotionally Disturbed. (Co-authored first draft.)Ringlaben, R. P. (1978). An assessment of regular education and special education degree students' knowledge of handicapped children due process and placement requirements (Doctoral Dissertation, University of Northern Colorado, 1977). Dissertation Abstracts International, 34(6653A.). (University of Microfilms No. DDK 78-05518). Ringlaben, R. P. (1973). Establishing speech in a nonverbal ten-year-old through the use of secondary reinforcers. Unpublished master's thesis, Slippery Rock State College, Slippery Rock, PA. Papers Presented at Professional Meetings Bray, M. & Ringlaben, R. (2010, February). Web accessibility of Department of Special Education web pages. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual conference Eastern Educational Research Association, Savannah, GA.Ringlaben, R., Shook, A. & Bucholz, J. (2009, November). If you get them. . . will you keep them? How “new” assistant professors view their positions. Paper presented at the annual conference Teacher Education Division - Council for Exceptional Children, Charlotte, NC.Bucholz, J., Hazelkorn, M., Harris, K. & Ringlaben, R. (2009, November). RtI and state departments of education: A statewide survey. Paper presented at the annual conference Teacher Education Division - Council for Exceptional Children, Charlotte, NC.Griffith, K. & Ringlaben, R. (2009, February). The research imperative: Equipping educators to evaluate, plan and implement action research in their schools! Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Teacher Education, Dallas, TX.Bucholz, J., Shook, A. & Ringlaben, R. (2008, November). Where have all the special education programs gone? Paper presented at the annual conference Teacher Education Division - Council for Exceptional Children, Dallas, TX.Shook, A., Bucholz, J. & Ringlaben, R. (2008, November). Teacher preparation and skills: Managing behaviors in the inclusive classroom. Paper presented at the annual conference Teacher Education Division - Council for Exceptional Children, Dallas, TX.Ringlaben, R., Shook, A. & Bucholz, J. (2008, November). Experiences in training, recruiting and retaining special education faculty. Paper presented at the annual conference Teacher Education Division - Council for Exceptional Children, Dallas, TX.Ringlaben, R. (2008, June). Curriculum-based evaluation to assess differentiated instructional needs: “We can’t differentiate unless we know where to begin! Presented at the Annual Learning Festival: A Celebration of Teaching, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA.Ladd, T. L., Ringlaben, R., & Toth, C. (2007, August). Assessment techniques for the university classroom. Presentation at the Palm Beach Atlantic University Annual Faculty Development Colloquia, West Palm Beach, FL.Ringlaben, R., Akintunde, O. & Parkison, P. (2006, October) Serving individuals with disabilities in the 21st Century: Are we empowering or enslaving? Paper accepted for presentation at the Walden University Conference on Social Change, Baltimore, MD.Van der Giessen, G., Jones, G., & Ringlaben, R. (2005, July). Using WebCT to prepare and retain special educators in rural Appalachia. Paper presented at the 9th Biennial Conference of the International Association of Special Education, Halifax, NS. Papers Presented at Professional Meetings (cont.)Moroose, D., Ringlaben, R., Sapp, G. H. & Humbert, R. (2005, March). Using technology to expand the Professional Development School Partnership. Paper presented at the 2005 Professional Development Schools National Conference, Orlando, FL.Van der Giessen, G., Jones, G., & Ringlaben, R. (2004, October). Using WebCT to prepare and retain special educators in rural Appalachia. Paper presented at the 26th International Conference of the Council for Learning disabilities, Las Vegas, NV. Moroose, D. M., Arthur, D., & Ringlaben, R. (2004, August). Using WebCT to expand Professional Development Schools. Paper presented at the 200 4 WV Partners –N-Technology Statewide Conference, Charleston, WV.Ringlaben, R. P. (2002, November). An evaluation of university special education web-sites: What’s there and what isn’t – A 2-Year Follow-up. Paper presented at the annual conference Teacher Education Division - Council for Exceptional Children, Savannah, GA.Griffith, K., Goulas, F., Henry, L., & Ringlaben, R. (2002, February) Linking pieces to the inclusion puzzle Assessing prospective educators and mentors in a consortium approach. Paper presented at the Annual Winterfest Conference on College Teaching, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN.Griffith, K. & Ringlaben, R. P. (2001, February). Pedagogical effectiveness in distributed education. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual conference of the American Association for Higher Education, Tampa, FL.Ringlaben, R. P., & Nichols, P. (2000, November). An evaluation of university special education web-sites: What’s there and what isn’t. Paper presented at the annual conference Teacher Education Division - Council for Exceptional Children, Las Vegas, NV.Gober, S. Y., McCutcheon, R., Coryell, C. & Ringlaben, R. P. (2000, October). Mentoring at its best. Paper presented at the Fall Conference of the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, Austin, TX.Nichols, P., Crawford, C., Burke, C. & Ringlaben, R. P. (1999, June). Systemic management for ExCET success. Paper presented at the annual summer institute, Texas Centers for Professional Development & Technology, Arlington, TX.Ringlaben, R. P. (1999, April). The keys to inclusion: Developing positive attitudes towards individuals with disabilities. Paper presented at the annual international convention, Council for Exceptional Children, Charlotte, NC.Papers Presented at Professional Meetings (cont.)Ringlaben, R. P. (1999, March). Attitudes towards individuals with disabilities. Paper presented at the annual convention, Texas Council for Exceptional Children, San Antonio, TX.Ringlaben, R. P. (1997, June). Improving attitudes toward persons with disabilities. Paper presented at the Transition to Life Institute - Region V ESC, Galveston, TX.Ringlaben, R. P. (1997, March). Improving attitudes toward exceptionalities. Paper presented at the 1997 Beaumont Learning Disabilities Association Conference, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX.Ringlaben, R. P. (1996, November). The importance of improving attitudes toward individuals with disabilities. Paper presented at the 1996 Student Conference on Teaching, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. (1996, November). Accommodating learning differences: A distance-learning/teacher-training project. Paper presented at the Annual Fall Conference, Arkansas Federation Council for Exceptional Children, Hot Springs, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. & Smith, T. E. C. (1996, November). Training teachers of students with learning disabilities using compressed video. Paper presented at the 18th International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Nashville, TN.Ringlaben, R. P. (1996, October). Improving attitudes toward individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Paper presented at the Fifth International Conference on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, Austin, TX.Ringlaben, R. P. & Dahmen-Jones, D. (1996, August). Improving attitudes toward individuals with disabilities. Paper presented at Special Show '96, Arkansas Department of Education, Little Rock, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. & Smith, T. E. C. (1996, August). Accommodating learning differences: A distance learning project. Paper presented at Special Show '96, Arkansas Department of Education, Little Rock, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. & Dahmen-Jones, D. (1996, April). Improving the attitudes of university faculty toward university students with disabilities. Paper presented at the Spring Conference Arkansas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Little Rock, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. & Smith, T. E. C. (1996, April). Accommodating learning differences: An interactive distance learning inservice project. Paper presented at the Spring Conference Arkansas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Little Rock, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. & Dahmen-Jones, D. (1995, November). Improving attitudes toward people with disabilities. Paper presented at the Fall Conference, Arkansas Federation Council for Exceptional Children, Hot Springs, AR.Papers Presented at Professional Meetings (cont.)Ringlaben, R. & Edwards, M. (1995, October). Accommodating learning differences. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Arkansas Early Childhood Association, Little Rock, AR.Karge, B. & Ringlaben, R. (1993, November). Ideas for incorporating disability awareness into college courses. Paper presented at the annual conference Teacher Education Division - Council for Exceptional Children, Orlando, FL.Queller, S., Ringlaben, R., Boen, L., & Brown, L. (1993, July). Student Empowerment and Employment and Project Career: Two career planning models. Invited paper presented at the annual conference of the Association for Higher Education and Disability, Baltimore, MD.Ringlaben, R. P. (1993, May). Visioning for the future: Personal and professional strategic planning. Invited paper presented at the annual spring conference of the AR Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Little Rock, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. (1993, April). Itinerant/consulting teachers: Challenges and opportunities. Invited paper presented at the annual spring conference of the AR Division for Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Little Rock, AR.Jones, J. & Ringlaben, R. (1993, April). Arkansas SURE!: A statewide model for CSPD through Strategic Planning. Paper presented at the annual conference Council for Exceptional Children, San Antonio, TX.Smith, B., Atkins, K. & Ringlaben, R. (1993, April). Assisting cognitive change in preservice teachers' conceptions of teaching exceptional students. Paper presented at the Spring Conference Arkansas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Little Rock, AR.Ringlaben, R.P., Hoeft, T.M. & Queller, S. (1992, November). Developing an individual and systems change approach for the accommodation of students with disabilities at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Paper presented at the annual conference Teacher Education Division - Council for Exceptional Children, Cincinnati, OH.Schwartz, S., Karge, B., Lesson, E. & Ringlaben, R. (1992, November). Training non-education majors: A critical role for special education teacher trainers. Paper presented at the annual conference Teacher Education Division - Council for Exceptional Children, Cincinnati, OH.Ringlaben, R. (1992, August). Curriculum-based assessment: Getting started. Paper presented at Special Show '92, Arkansas Department of Education, Little Rock, AR.Hoeft, T. M., Ringlaben, R. & Queller, S. (1992, May). What do faculty want to know about students with disabilities? Paper presented at the Third Canadian-American International Conference of The First Year Experience, Victoria, BC.Papers Presented at Professional Meetings (cont.)Dixon, V. L. & Ringlaben, R. P. (1992, April). Teacher education in Chongqing, People's Republic of China. Paper presented at the annual conference Council for Exceptional Children, Baltimore, MD.Ringlaben, R. P. (1992, April). Mainstreaming information about students with disabilities at colleges and universities: A survey of institutions of higher education regarding the offering of a general education exceptionalities course. Paper presented at the Spring Conference Arkansas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Little Rock, AR.Ringlaben, R. P., Geiger, W., Schwarz, S. E. & Buck, G. (1991, November). Mainstreaming the "Exceptional Learner" course into the general education curriculum. Paper presented at the annual conference Teacher Education Division - Council for Exceptional Children, Charlotte, NC.Ringlaben, R. P. (1991, April). How regular educators feel about the use of indirect services in the regular classroom: Implications for collaboration. Paper presented at the annual conference Council for Exceptional Children, Atlanta, GA.Ringlaben, R. P. (1990, November). Using oral reading samples to evaluate reading achievement: The IRI revisited. Paper presented at the 1990 Arkansas Reading Conference, Little Rock, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. (1990, October). Curriculum-based assessment: How can it work? Paper presented at the Fall Conference, Arkansas Federation Council for Exceptional Children, Hot Springs, AR.Ringlaben, R. & Kingston, V. (1990, August). The resource and consulting teacher: A new job or new skills? Paper presented at Special Show '90, Arkansas Department of Education, Little Rock, AR.Ringlaben, R. (1990, August). A primer on curriculum-based assessment. Paper presented at Special Show '90, Arkansas Department of Education, Little Rock, AR.Hayes, P., Jackson, T., Logan, K. & Ringlaben, R. (August, 1990). Evaluating the effects of indirect interventions. Paper presented at Special Show '90, Arkansas Department of Education, Little Rock, AR. Phaup, S. & Ringlaben, R. (1990, August). The effectiveness of the consulting teacher model with junior high at-risk students. Paper presented at Special Show '90, Arkansas Department of Education, Little Rock, AR.Friend, M., Cook, L., Ringlaben, R. & Rock, S. (1989, November). Collaboration and consultation: Teacher preparation issues for the 1990's. Paper presented at the annual conference Teacher Education Division - Council for Exceptional Children, Memphis, TN.Papers Presented at Professional Meetings (cont.)Rock, S. L. & Ringlaben, R. P. (1989, November). The consulting teacher model. Paper presented at the Fall Conference, Arkansas Federation Council for Exceptional Children, Hot Springs, AR.Rock, S. L., Ringlaben, R. P. & Kingston, V. (1989, October). The resource and consulting teacher: A new job or new skills? Paper presented at the 27th Annual Conference on Learning Disabilities, Hot Springs, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. & Rock, S. L. (1988, October). A special education resource and consulting teacher model. Paper presented at The Annual Fall Conference Arkansas Council for Exceptional Children, Little Rock, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. (1988, March). Starting from scratch: The ABC's of collaborative consultation program building. Paper presented at the Third Annual Statewide Conference on Educational Consultation, New Haven, CT.Ringlaben, R. P. (1987, November). The consultative teaching model. Paper presented at the Pennsylvania Conference Council of Administrators and Supervisors of Special Education, University Park, PA.Ringlaben, R. P., Metzger, C. & Howes, R. (1987, October). Special education teacher consultation Issues and suggestions. Paper presented at the Pennsylvania Federation Council for Exceptional Children 28th Annual State Convention, Harrisburg, PA.Ringlaben, R. P. (1987, September). Alternatives to special education "pull out" programs. Keynote address presented to the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Unit Directors of Special Education Staff Development Meeting, Harrisburg, PA.Ringlaben, R. P. (1986, March). The consultation model: An alternative to resource room instruction for the mildly handicapped. Paper presented at the Tenth Annual Special Education Conference SUNY- Geneseo Council for Exceptional Children, Geneseo, NY.Ringlaben, R. P. (1985, October). Special education services before a label?: It's happening now! Paper presented at the 2nd Northeast International Symposium on Exceptional Children and Youth, Bangor, ME.Ringlaben, R. P. (1984, October). Ensuring students belong in special education: A pupil appraisal approach. Session at the Pennsylvania Federation Council for Exceptional Children, Coraopolis, PA.Coulter, W. A. & Ringlaben, R. P. (1984, April). The pupil appraisal system in Louisiana. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Philadelphia, PA.Ringlaben, R. P. (1984, April). Social perspectives of the Learning Disabled. Session leader at the International Convention Council for Exceptional Children, Washington, D.C.Papers Presented at Professional Meetings (cont.)Ringlaben, R. P. (1983, October). Stress management for the Learning Disabled Professional. Session at the Fifth International Conference on Learning Disabilities, San Francisco, CA.Ringlaben, R. P. & Vaughan, M. (1983, March). Stress, burnout, and the special educator. Presentation at Oklahoma Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Tulsa, OK.Ringlaben, R. P. (1982, November). Behavioral observations as assessment information. Session at Vocational and Process Assessment in the 80's, Albuquerque, NM.Ringlaben, R. P. (1981, October). Exercise and relaxation techniques for exceptional children. Paper presented at the Idaho Federation Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Boise, ID.Ringlaben, R. P. (1981, July). A response to mainstreaming in the 1980's. Panel presentations at Regional Mainstreaming Conference, Moscow, ID.Ringlaben, R. P. (1980, August). Progressive relaxation: An alternative in controlling the behavior of hyperactive children. Presented at the Idaho Federation Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Coeur d'Alene, ID.Ringlaben, R. P., Woods, T. S. & Sanders, D. S. (1980, April). Alternative approaches to dealing with behavior problems. Session at the International Convention Council for Exceptional Children, Philadelphia, PA.Ringlaben, R. P. & Haine, J. (1979, March). Special education laws: Are they legal? Presented to Central Wisconsin Education Association Convention, Wausau, WI.Ringlaben, R. P. (1978, November). Group achievement tests: What and what not to do with their results. Address to Wausau Catholic Parent Teacher Association, Wausau, WI.Ringlaben, R. P. (1978, September). Learning disabilities: Is there still time to drain the swamp? Address to Central Wisconsin Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, Saxonburg, WI.Ringlaben, R. P. (1978, August). Mainstreaming: A pain in the teacher's assignment. Keynote address presented at Mosinee Community Schools In-service, Mosinee, WI.Ringlaben, R. P. (1976, May). Progressive relaxation: An alternative to the use of chemotherapy in controlling the behavior of hyperactive children. Paper presented at the Indiana State CEC Division: Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders/Division for Children with Learning Disabilities Conference, Indianapolis, IN.Papers Presented at Professional Meetings (cont.)Ringlaben, R. P. (1975, October). The use of progressive relaxation or chemotherapy to control the behavior of hyperactive children: Is there a choice? Paper presented at the Annual Pennsylvania Association for Children with Learning Disabilities Conference, Lancaster, PA.Ringlaben, R. P. (1974, February). Current trends in diagnosing and programming for the child with learning disabilities. Panel coordinator at the Annual Indiana Federation Council for Exceptional Children Convention, Indianapolis, IN.Consulting/Workshop/In-Service PresentationsRinglaben, R. P. & Ladd, T. (2007, October). Study Skills: An essential link in the learning chain. Invited presentation delivered to the faculty of Lake Worth Christian School, Lake Worth, FL.Ringlaben, R. P. & Moroose, D. (2004, August). Surviving (and even thriving) an NCATE visit. Invited presentation delivered to the School of Education faculty, Glenville State College, Glenville, WV.Ringlaben, R. P. (2004, March). Surviving (and Even Thriving) an NCATE visit. Invited presentation delivered to the School of Education faculty, University of North Alabama, Florence, AL.Ringlaben, R. P. (2003, September). Empowering others through Servant-Leadership. Paper presented at the conference Empowering: Loving, Leading, Learning, Office of Student Affairs, Fairmont State College, Fairmont, WV.Ringlaben, R. P. (2000, June). Servant leadership. Invited presentation delivered to the School of Education faculty, Athens State University, Athens, AL.Ringlaben, R. P. (1996, April). Improving attitudes toward individuals with disabilities. Paper presented to faculty & students, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY.Ringlaben, R. P. & Dahmen-Jones, D. (1995, November). Fostering a new ADAtude The inclusion of university students with disabilities. An in-service presented to the Faculty of the College of Education - University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. (1993, February). Visioning the best for children. Two-hour workshop/presentation/demonstration presented to the Joint Planning Council of the Division of Services for the Blind and Educational Services for the Visually Impaired, Little Rock, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. (September, 1991). Motivating university students. Presentation made to Graduate Teaching and Research Assistants of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. (August, 1991). Behavior intervention strategies: A hierarchical approach. 3-hour workshop presented to teachers of Pulaski County Special School District and Sheridan School District. Little Rock & Sheridan, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. (August, 1991). Strategies in implementing curriculum-based assessment. 3 hour workshop presented to special education teachers and assessment personnel of Greenland School District, Greenland, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. & Queller, S. (May, 1991). The law and the handicapped. Paper presented at the conference Serving Adult Learners with Handicapping Conditions, Pine Bluff, AR.Consulting/Workshop/In-Service Presentations (cont.)Ringlaben, R. P. (March, 1991). Emphasizing indirect services: Special education in the regular classroom. 3-hour workshop presented to teachers of the Hot Springs Area, Hot Springs, AR.Ringlaben, R. P., Rock, S. L. & Pelt, M. H. (1989, September). Observation skills for state-level special-services consultants. All-day workshop presented to Arkansas Special Education Consultants, Little Rock, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. (1989, August). Special education - A shared responsibility. Two-hour workshop presented to teachers of the North Little Rock School District.Ringlaben, R. P. (1989, August). Moving from the resource room concept to the consulting teacher model. Two-hour workshop presented to Elementary Resource Teachers and Guidance Counselors of the North Little Rock School District.Ringlaben, R. P. (1989, February). The guidance counselor as a classroom consultant. Two-hour workshop presented to all Guidance Counselors of the Little Rock School Districts, Little Rock, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. (1988, August). Starting off on the right foot: A review of successful classroom management strategies. Two-hour workshop presented to the staff of Rockefeller Elementary School, Little Rock, AR. Ringlaben, R. P. (1987, October). Alternatives to special education "pull-out" programs. Paper presented to Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit Special Education Update Meeting, Dunmore, PA.Ringlaben, R. P. (1987, October). What's wrong with special education and what can we do about it? Presentation made at district-wide in service of the Northern Lehigh School District, Slatington, PA.Ringlaben, R.P. (1987, June). The collaborative consultation services approach to serving exceptional children. Two-hour workshop presented to psychological services staff of Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit, Schnecksville, PA.Ringlaben, R. P. (1987, May). The consulting teacher approach to serving learning disabled students. Two-hour lecture/demonstration presented at Central Pennsylvania Special Education Resource Center, Harrisburg, PA.Ringlaben, R. P. (1987, April). Managing the behavior of the young exceptional child. Two-hour workshop presented to Lehigh Valley Easter Seals Parent Group, Bethlehem, PA.Ringlaben, R. P. (1986, November). Curriculum-based assessment techniques. All day workshop presented to evaluation staff of Berks County Intermediate Unit, Reading, PA.Consulting/Workshops/In-Service Presentations (cont.)Ringlaben, R. P. (1986, October). Consulting skills for special education personnel. All day workshop presented to evaluation staff of Berks County Intermediate Unit, Reading, PA.Ringlaben, R. P. (1986-1988). Providing consultative services to regular classroom teachers in Intermediate Unit #20. Project author and research coordinator, Intermediate Unit #20, Nazareth, PA.Ringlaben, R. P. (1986, June). Collaborative consultation with regular classroom teachers. Two-day workshop at Intermediate Unit #21, Schnecksville, PA.Ringlaben, R. P. & Eckman, R. (1986, April). Developing learner support teams using collaborative consultation. Two-day workshop at Cumberland Valley School District, Mechanicsburg, PA.Ringlaben, R. P. (1985, October). Special teaching in the regular classroom. Two-day workshop at Cumberland Valley School District, Mechanicsburg, PA.Ringlaben, R. P. (1984, March). Behavioral assessment and intervention in the pupil appraisal assessment program. Three-day in-service program presented to members of Supported and Appraisal Services, New Orleans Public School.Coulter, W. A. & Ringlaben, R. P. (1983, August-October). The Pupil Appraisal System in Louisiana. All day in-service regional workshop delivered to all Louisiana pupil appraisal staff.Vaughan, M. & Ringlaben, R. P. (1982-83). The Emotionally Disturbed student in the education setting. All day in-service presented to school districts in Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.Nez Perce Tribe - Head Start Program, (1980-82). Evaluated and developed individual educational programs for high-risk children, Lapwai, IDRinglaben, R. P. (1980, February). Mainstreaming for the regular classroom teacher: There are no simple answers. In-service presentation to Wausau Public School Teachers, Wausau, WI.Cooperative Education Services Agency #7 (1979-1980). Assisted in staff development of Special Education Teachers, Stevens Point, WI.Ringlaben, R. P. (1978, December). Writing Individual Education Plans. Workshop presented at Keystone Area Education Agency, Elkader, IA.Stevens Point Area Public Schools (1979-80). Assisted in staff development of teachers of the Learning Disabled, Stevens Point, WI.Consulting/Workshops/In-Service Presentations (cont.)Ringlaben, R. P. (1978, November). Mainstreaming: It's a law you can live with. Workshop presented to Waupaca School District Teachers/Administrators, Waupaca, WI.Ringlaben, R. P. (1976, February). Relaxation therapy as a classroom management system. Workshop presented at Greenville Area School District, Greenville, PA.Van Nagel, C. J. & Ringlaben, R. P. (1973, December). Diagnosing, assessing and programming for the learning disabled child. Presented to all special teachers of the Madison Area Educational Special Services Unit, Madison, IN.Fair, D. & Ringlaben, R. P. (1973, April). Using behavior modification with the trainable mentally retarded. Workshop presented in Akron, OH.Grants or Contracts Submitted/AwardedRinglaben, R. P., Shook, A. & Bucholz, J. (2008). Experiences in Training, Recruiting and Retaining Special Education Faculty. 12-month project funded by the Learning Resources Committee of the University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA ($1,000).Ringlaben, R. P. (2004, November). Project FSU-WVU-PDS: Fairmont State University, West Virginia University Professional Development Schools Project. 36-month project submitted to the Fund for the Improvement of Secondary Education-United States Department of Education; Washington, D.C. ($471,750). (competition cancelled)Ringlaben, R. P. (2004, November). Project F.A.C.T.S.: Fairmont State’s Academic Content Teaching Specialties Project. 9-month project submitted to the West Virginia Department of Education, Office of Special Education, Pre-service Personnel Preparation, State Improvement Grants; Charleston, WV ($119,357).Darrah, M., Webb, S. M., Taylor, L. B., Ringlaben, R. & Furman, D. (August, 2004). Comprehensive Information Technology Education in Rural Appalachia (CITERA.) Three-year project funded by the National Science Foundation; Arlington, VA ($877,937.)Ringlaben, R. P., Kreutzer, J. & Morphew, V. (2004, August). Project C.A.R.E.: Childcare Assistance Relief for Education. 24-month project funded by the United States Department of Education – Office of Post-Secondary Education; Washington, DC. ($90,687.)Ringlaben, R. P. & Hough, J. (2003, July). Project S.T.E.P.: Special Teachers for the Eastern Panhandle. 12-month project funded by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, Charleston, WV.Ringlaben, R. P. (2003, July). Project F.A.C.T.S.: Fairmont State’s Academic Content Teaching Specialties Project. Three-year Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant proposal submitted for consideration to U. S. Department of Education, Washington, DC.Ringlaben, R. P. (2002, October). The Fairmont State College Professional Development Schools Partnership Planning Grant. 18-month project funded by the West Virginia Secretary of Education and the Arts, Charleston, WV.Ringlaben, R. P., Miller, M., & Garriott, P. (2002, January). Project UNITE-ISU: An UNdergraduate Integrated Teacher Education Program at Indiana State University. Four-year project proposal submitted for consideration to U. S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education, Washington, DC.Ringlaben R. P. & Smith, T. E. C. (1995). Accommodating learning differences. 30-month project funded by the AR Department of Education - Governor's Early Childhood Initiative: AR Statewide Systemic Initiative, Little Rock, AR.Grants or Contracts Submitted/Awarded (cont.)Ringlaben, R. P. (1995). Information about people with disabilities and the Blue-Ribbon Core requirements. 12-month project funded by University of Arkansas at Little Rock Curriculum Development Grant, Little Rock, AR.Queller, S., VanBiervliet, A. & Ringlaben, R. (1993). Successful transition to employment for post-secondary students (Project STEPS). Consultant & faculty liaison. Three-year project (1994-97) funded by Department of Education, Office of Special Education, Washington, DC.Ringlaben, R. P. (1992). Preparation of personnel for careers in special education: The UALR Resource and Consulting Teacher Project. Four-year project (1992-96) funded by Department of Education, Office of Special Education, Washington, DC.Queller, S., VanBiervliet, A. & Ringlaben, R. (1991). Student empowerment and employment (Project S.E.E.). Served as contributing editor and appointed Principal Investigator. Three-year project (1991-94) funded by Department of Education, Office of Special Education, Washington, DC.Ringlaben, R. P. (1991). Integrating coursework about exceptional individuals in the university/college general education curriculum. Funded by the University of Arkansas University Affiliated Program, Little Rock, AR.Ringlaben, R. P. & Rock, S. L. (1989). Project TASC: Training activities for state level consultants. Funded by the University of Arkansas University Affiliated Program, Little Rock, AR.Rock, S. L. & Ringlaben, R. P. (1989). Preparation of personnel for careers in special education and early intervention. Served as contributing editor. Funded by Department of Education, Office of Special Education, Washington, DC.Ringlaben, R. P. & Rock, S. L. (1989). Preparation of special educators: The resource and consulting teacher program. Third-year continuation proposal submitted to Department of Education, Office of Special Education, Washington, DC. ................
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