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Abha Gupta, Ph.D.

757.683.6074 / 757.683.3284 (Work)

(fax) 757.683.5862

EDUCATION

  • Ph.D. , Reading, Major: Language, Reading and Culture, Minor: Linguistics, 1991

University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

  • M.S. ,Linguistics,1988

University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

  • M.Phil., Linguistics, 1985

University of Delhi, India

  • M.A., Linguistics, 1982

University of Delhi, India

  • B.Sc.,General Science,1980

University of Delhi, India

EXPERIENCE

  • Visiting Scholar at Educational Testing Service (ETS), Princeton (Summer 2009)
  • Associate Professor, Educational Curriculum and Instruction

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia(2003-Present)

  • Assistant Professor / Director, Reading Center, Educational Curriculum and Instruction

OldDominionUniversity, Norfolk, Virginia (1997-2005)

  • Title-I Reading Specialist

MerrimackElementary School, Hampton School District, Virginia (1993-1997)

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction

FortHaysStateUniversity, Hays, Kansas (1991-1993)

  • Reading Instructor, Department of Reading

PimaCommunity College, Tucson, Arizona (1991)

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PUBLICATIONS

  • Gupta, Abha (2010). African American English: teacher beliefs, teacher needs and teacher preparation programs. Reading Matrix 10(2) (accepted).
  • Gupta, Abha (2010). I don’t know nothing about teaching students who use double negatives: The big grammar use questions for teachers. Labyrinth: The literary journal of post modernism 1 (1) 81-88.
  • Oboler, Eillen and Gupta, Abha (2010). Emerging Theoretical Models of Reading through Authentic Assessments among Preservice Teachers: Two Case Studies. Reading Matrix 10(1) 79-95.
  • Gupta, A. and Kashiri, R. (2007). Professional Development Workshops in Science Education for TeacherCapacityBuilding. Electronic Journal of Literacy Through Science (EJLTS), 6(1) 1-25.
  • Sinha, S. and Gupta, A. (2007). Assessing Reading Attitude of Preschoolers with respect to Gender.

International Journal of Early Childhood Education, 13 (2), 61-78.

  • Al-Hazza, T. and Gupta, A. (2006). Reading Tutor Checklist: A Guide for Supplemental Reading Support for Volunteer Tutors. Preventing School Failure 50(4) 15-22.
  • Sinha, S. and Gupta, A. (Eds). (2006). At-Risk Population: Socio-linguistic and Educational Issues. Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, India.
  • Gupta, Abha (2006). Karaoke: A Tool for Promoting Reading. Reading Matrix 6(2) 80-89.
  • Gupta, Abha (2006). Going beyond the Language of the Test for Hearing Impaired Children. In Sinha, S. and Gupta, A. (Eds), At-Risk Population: Socio-linguistic and Educational Issues, (209-219). Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, India.
  • Gupta, Abha (2006). Educational and Cultural Issues among Native Americans: The experience of the Pottawattamie Tribe. In Sinha, S. and Gupta, A. (Eds),At-Risk Population: Socio-linguistic and Educational Issues, (53-64). Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, India.
  • Gupta, Abha (2004). Effects of on-site reading clinical tutoring on children’s performance 4(2) 54-62.
  • Lee, Lea & Gupta, Abha (2003). The Government’s Efforts to Improve Reading of Young Children. Academic Exchange, 194-198.
  • Gupta, A. and Ndahi, H. (2002). Meeting the Digital Literacy Needs of Growing Workforce.The Reading Matrix: An International Online Journal, 2 (1)1-7.
  • Lee, G. Lea & Gupta Abha (2001). Reading Education Policy and Administration in U.S.A. Research Journal of Korean Early Childhood Educational Administration. 137-149.
  • Gupta, A., Robinson, J., & West, K. (2001). Evaluating America Reads: A year in review. PennsylvaniaReads 2 (1) 12-26.
  • Gupta, A. and Oboler, E. (2001). Changing Roles of Title I Reading Teachers in Light of New Provisions and Teamteaching Model. The Reading Matrix: An International Online Journal, 1(2). Available:
  • Ndahi, Hassan and Gupta, A. 2000. Computer literacy for workforce development. Reading Improvement, 37 (1) 39-44.
  • Gupta, A. (2000). Ditto reading strategy. The Reading Teacher, 53, (5), 370-371.
  • Gupta, A. & Oboler, E. (1999/ 2000). Criteria for at-risk reader identification. The New Mexico Journal of Reading, 20, 37-40.
  • Gupta, A. (1999). What’s up wif ebonics, y’all? Reading Online [On-Line]. Available:
  • Gupta, A. (1999). A successful tutoring story: a balanced reading program in action. The Reading Instruction Journal, 44, (2), 17-21.
  • Gupta, A. (1998/99). Techniques to use with struggling readers. New Mexico Journal of Reading, 19, (2) 24-26.
  • Gupta, A. (1998). Ideas from the experts: On 10 best ideas for reading teachers. Reading Instruction Journal, 42, (3), 27-32.
  • Gupta, A. Mitchell, J. (1994). Issues of competence and performance in language assessment. Journal of Linguistics and Education: An International Research Journal, 6, 17-31.
  • Gupta, Abha. (1992). The Writing Process: A Case Study of an Adult Learner.Contemporary Issues in Reading, 8, 21-25.
  • Gupta, Abha. (1987). Hindi Stress and the Obligatory Branching Parameter. Chicago Linguistic Society, 23rd Annual Regional Meeting of the Chicago Linguistic Society, Part Two: Parasession on Autosegmental and Metrical Phonology, Chicago, 134-148.
Newsletters/ Other Articles
  • Gupta, A. (2003). On writing. New Teacher Advocate. Vol. 10:3 (p. 11).
  • Gupta, A. (2000). Reading with a camera. The New Teacher Advocate,Kappa Delta Pi, 8 (2), 1.
  • Gupta, Abha. (1999). Balanced Reading Instruction: Some Guiding Questions. Reading Today. Vol. 16, No. 5, P.18.
  • Gupta, A. (1999). E-mail involves families in school. The New Teacher Advocate. Kappa Delta Pi, 6(4),4-5.
  • Gupta, A. (1999). But they still can’t read.The New Teacher Advocate, Kappa Delta Pi, 7 (2), p. 2.
  • Gupta, Abha. (1999). Successful Reading Tutoring Program in Two Norfolk Schools. Norfolk Reading Council Newsletter. Vol. 2, January issue.
  • Gupta, Abha. (1993). Point / Counterpoint : A response to "Direct Instruction vs. Whole Language approaches".Reading Today, 10:4.
  • Gupta, Abha (1992). Role of Imitation in Language Assessment Tests. ERIC, ED 352695.

BOOKS

  • Sinha, S. and Gupta, A. (Eds). (2006). At-Risk Population: Socio-linguistic and Educational Issues. Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, India.

CONSULTING SERVICES

  • US Department of Education’s Teacher Incentive Fund TIF Reviewer
  • Educational Testing Service
  • US DOE, Office of Postsecondary Education, FIPSE (Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education), e-Reader reviewer.
  • Advisory committee for National Voluntary Test in Reading for American Institute of Research. WashingtonD.C.
  • National advisory committee for Praxis Reading Specialist Test for Educational Testing Service.
  • Item Review Consultant: Invited to serve for The College Board Assessments Review Committee for English language arts at the American Institute of Research, Washington D.C.
  • Reviewed Multiple Paths to Literacy by Gipe (5th Edition) for Prentice Hall.
  • Assessment Text Prospectus Review. Allyn and Bacon.
PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
  • Gupta, A. and Sinha, S. (2010). Impact of breathing exercises on reading tests. Read.Write. Act. National Conference (SCALE).
  • Gupta, A. and Sinha, S. (2010). Analysis of teachers’ theoretical orientation to reading with respect to public and private schools in India. International Reading Association, Chicago.
  • Gupta, A. and Sinha, S. (2009). Reading Attitude and Gender Study of Preschoolers in India. International Reading Association, Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Gupta, A. and Sinha, S. (2009). The Language Factor in Literacy Instruction. Read.Write. Act. National Conference (SCALE).
  • Gupta, A. (2008). Investigating Teachers’ Perceptions and Needs Concerning African American English (AAE). International Reading Association, Atlanta.
  • Gupta, A. (2008). Language Dialect and Educational Achievement in Elementary School. International Conference on Literature, Languages and Linguistics, Athens, Greece.
  • Gupta, A. (2008).Investigating Teachers’ Perceptions and Needs Concerning African American English (AAE). International Reading Association,, Atlanta.
  • Gupta, A. (2008). Teachers’ beliefs about African American English: Assessing Teacher Needs. Research Expo 2008. Virginia.
  • Gupta, A. (2007). Building teacher capacity in Grades 4-8: Integrating Reading / Science. International Reading Association, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Gupta, A. (2007). Investigating In-service Teachers' Perceptions and Needs Concerning African American Vernacular English (AAVE) with respect to Reading. The Reading Matrix Online Conference.
  • Gupta, A. and Oboler, Eileen. (2006). Teacher capacity building in high-need schools. EducationLeadershipAcademy (IRA Urban Diversity Commission), BenedictCollege, Columbia, S.C. (Invited Presentation)
  • Gupta, A. (2006).Karaoke: A motivational tool for literacy. International Reading Association. Chicago.
  • Lee, L., Williams, C., Gupta, A. (2004). Children’s Literacy Development across three different cultures The United States of America, Korea, and India. World Congress of International Reading Association. Manila, Philippines.
  • Oboler, E. & Gupta, A. (2002). Changing Teachers’ Roles. International Reading Association. San Francisco, CA.
  • Gupta, A. (2002). Teachers’ Voices. International Reading Association. San Francisco, CA.
  • Oboler, E. and Gupta, A. (2002). Interpretations of Preservice Teachers’ Awareness of Students’ Reading Strategies: Two Case Studies. Presented at “Reflections on Literacy and Diversity at the 52nd Annual National Reading Conference, Miami, Florida.
  • Gupta, A. & Bill Hammond (2001). Urban Diversity Initiatives Commission: IRA. American Reading Forum. Sanibel Island, Florida.
  • Gupta, A. (2000). America Reads Challenge Programs. National Reading Conference. Scottsdale, Arizona.
  • Williams, C., Gupta, A. & Fleener, C. (2000). Holistic assessment of America Reads Program. International Reading Association Annual Convention.Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • Gupta, A. (1999). America Reads Challenge Program at the Professional Development Schools. International Reading Association. San Diego, CA.
  • Gupta, A. (1999). Evaluation of an America Reads Program : Does it work? National Reading Conference. Orlando, Florida.
  • Oboler, E.,Gupta, A. , Wilborn, M., & Fowler, B. (1999). Title One Program Models: Deconstructed and Reconstructed. National Reading Conference, Orlando, Florida.
  • Gupta, A., Williams, C., & Fleener, C. (1999). Preliminary research on America Reads Programs. National Reading Conference, Orlando, Florida.
  • Gupta, A. & Oboler, E., (1998). America Reads Model Program. SCALE’s 3rd National Literacy Conference. Atlanta, GA.
  • Gupta, A. (1998). The America Reads Challenge at OldDominionUniversity: Results through collaboration. National Society for Experiential Education. Norfolk, VA.
  • Gupta, Abha. (1991). A Case Study of an Adult Learner.The National Reading Conference , Palm Springs, California.

(II) Regional / State / Local

  • Gupta, A. (2007). Issues involving reading and African American English in the classroom. VirginiaState Reading Association, Roanoke, VA.
  • Gupta, A., Taylor, H., Nelson, L., and Bell, C. (2006). Building Teacher Capacity in Grades 4-8 through Collaboration. VirginiaState Reading Association, Virginia Beach, VA.
  • Gupta, A. (2004). Team-teaching and No Child Left Behind Law Implications. The Virginia Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (VASCD).
  • Gupta, A. and Lee, L. (2003) Reading First. No Child Left Behind- Politics and the Classroom Teacher. SVEA Fall Conference. OldDominionUniversity.
  • Gupta, A. (2003) On Literacy. 25th Annual Literary Festival at OldDominionUniversity.
  • Gupta, Abha and Tolson, Brenda. (2003). School-wide reading initiatives supported by Reading Excellence Act Grant and Beazley Foundation. VirginiaState Reading Association, Roanoke, VA.
  • Fleener, Charlene and Gupta, Abha. (2003). Pre-Service Teacher Special Session: Can we talk?VirginiaState Reading Association, Roanoke, VA .
  • Gupta, A. (2002). Linking Reading Instruction to Assessment. Paper presented at the 10th Annual Mid-Atlantic Symposium, Virginia Beach, VA.
  • Gupta A. & Al-Hazza, T. (2001). Training of Volunteer Tutors For Assistance with Reading Skills. VirginiaState Reading Association, Arlington, VA.
  • Gupta A. & Al-Hazza, T. (2001). Training of Literacy Volunteers in Your School. The 9th Mid-Atlantic Symposium. Virginia Beach, VA.
  • Gupta A. & Al-Hazza, T. (2000). Training Volunteer Tutors in Reading. The 2000 Virginia ASCD Annual Conference. Williamsburg, VA.
  • Gupta A. & Al-Hazza, T. (2000). Organizing and Implementing a Volunteer Reading Tutor Program. Virginia Beach Reading Council. Virginia Beach, VA.
  • Gupta, A. & Korpi-Starkley, M. (2000). Integrating SOLs in a Balanced Reading Program. Paper presented at the Virginia State Reading Association, Richmond, VA.
  • Gupta, A., Ndahi, H., & Bowers, R. (2000). Virginia’s Workforce and Technology. Paper presented at theVirginia State Reading Association, Richmond, VA.
  • Ndahi, H.& Gupta, A. (2000, May). Computer Technology Training at a Distance for Workforce Development. Paper presented at the 2000 Southeastern Trade and Industrial Education Conference, New Orleans.
  • Gupta, A. (1999). America Reads Challenge Program Provides Tutoring Services to Public Schools. Paper presented at the Virginia State Reading Association, Roanoke, VA.
  • Gupta, A., Thomas, C. & Korpi-Starkley, M. (1999). Balancing SOLs and Literature Based Programs. Paper presented at the 8th Mid-Atlantic Symposium,Virginia Beach, VA.
  • Gupta, A. (1998, July). Le’s talk ‘bout ebonics. Paper presented at the Pathways to Teaching Career, OldDominionUniversity.
  • Gupta, A., & Oboler, E. (1998). Effective Team-Teaching Strategies: Title I Reading Inclass Model. Paper presented at the Alabama State Reading Association, Mobile, AL.
  • Gupta, A. (1998). From Phonics to Ebonics Y’all. Paper presented at the Virginia Beach Reading Council, VA.
  • Gupta, A. (1998). Ebonics and instruction : What should teachers do? Paper presented at the Diversity and Race Relations in Today’s Public Schools. Christopher Newport University, VA.
  • Gupta, A. (1998). Exploring technology as a tool: Tracks to the future. Paper presented at the Third Annual Southern States Workplace Peer Conference. Teleconference.
  • Gupta, A. (1997 ). Team-teaching: A reading specialist and a classroom teacher in the trenches together! Paper presented at the 6th Annual Mid-Atlantic Symposium, Virginia Beach, VA.
  • Gupta, Abha. (1995). Evaluating Title One Reading In-Class Models.VirginiaState Reading Association at Richmond, Virginia.
  • Gupta, A., & Oboler, E. (1995). Two case studies of Title One Reading Teachers' Changing roles: New Perceptions. VirginiaState Reading Association, Richmond, Virginia.
  • Gupta, A., Jennings, R., & Jennings, J. (1993). "Quoth the Phonics Raven : When to? Why to? How to? Colorado Council IRA, Colorado.
  • Gupta, A., & Pape, J. (1993). Get to know the latest literacy software. Colorado Council IRA, Colorado.
  • Gupta, Abha. (1992). Most Frequently Believed Best Ideas for Reading Teachers. The 20th Plains Regional Conference IRA, Kansas.
  • Gupta, A. (1992).Whole Language. Hays, Kansas.
  • Gupta, A. (1991) Portfolio Assessment. Dodge City, Kansas.
  • Gupta, Abha. (1990). Trak to Track: Self Tracking of Spelling Errors by the writer : From Inventive to Conventional Spellings. Arizona Reading Association (ARA), Sierra Vista.
  • Gupta, Abha. (1989). Learning Theories and their Implications to Adult Learners.Language, Reading and Culture Colloquia, University of Arizona.

GRANTS AWARDED /EXTERNAL FUNDING

  • Dr. Al-Hazza (PI), Dr. Fleener (Co-PI) and Gupta, A. (Co-PI). 2008. Reading First; Teacher Reading Academies. Virginia Department of Education. (Funded, $78,000)
  • Gupta, A. (Co-PI) with Dr. Al-Hazza (PI) and Dr. Fleener (Co-PI), Reading First; Teacher Reading Academies. VirginiaDepartment of Education. ($80,000, 2008)
  • Gupta, A. (Co-PI) with Dr. Al-Hazza (PI) and Dr. Fleener (Co-PI), Reading First; Teacher Reading Academies. VirginiaDepartment of Education. ($79,404, 2007)
  • Gupta, A. (Principal Investigator), State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), No Child Left Behind, Title II, Teacher Quality Improvement Grant. ($132,193; 2005-2006)
  • Gupta, A. (Co-PI) with Dr. Al-Hazza (PI) and Dr. Fleener (Co-PI), Reading First; Teacher Reading Academies. VirginiaDepartment of Education. ($79,404, 2006)
  • Gupta, A. (Principal Investigator), America Reads, Federal Work Study Grant, OldDominionUniversity. ($39,000; 2004-2005).
  • Gupta, A. (Principal Investigator), America Reads, Federal Work Study Grant, OldDominionUniversity. ($54,000; 2003-2004).
  • Gupta, A. (Principal Investigator), Beazley-I, Beazley Foundation. (75,000; 2001-2004).
  • Gupta, A. (Principal Investigator), America Reads, Federal Work Study Grant, OldDominionUniversity. ($54,000; 2002-2003).
  • Gupta, A. (Principal Investigator), America Reads, Federal Work Study Grant, OldDominionUniversity. ($53,892; 2001-2002).
  • Gupta, A. (Principal Investigator), Hassan Ndahi (Co-Investigator), Rebecca Bowers (Co-Investigator). GTE-Links Virginia For Literacy. GTE Corporation. ($175,000; 1998-2000).
  • Gupta, A. (Principal Investigator), America Reads, Federal Work Study Grant, OldDominionUniversity. ($32,000; 2000-2001).
  • Gupta, A. (Principal Investigator), America Reads, Federal Work Study Grant, OldDominionUniversity. ($70,000; 1999-2000).
  • Gupta, A. (Principal Investigator), People Who Read Achieve. The Southland Corporation, 7-Eleven Award for America Reads Program. ($500; 1999).
  • Gupta, A. (Principal Investigator), America Reads, Federal Work Study Grant, OldDominionUniversity. ($70,000; 1998-99).
  • Gupta, A. (Principal Investigator), America Reads, Federal Work Study Grant, OldDominionUniversity. ($70,000; 1997-98).

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  • Gupta, A. (Principal Investigator), Faculty Development Funds, OldDominionUniversity. “The Development of Online Training Package for America Reads Challenge Tutors.” ($2700; 1998).
  • Gupta, Abha (Principal Investigator), Center for Learning Technologies, OldDominionUniversity. “Integrating Technology in the Reading Practicum.”($3050; 1998).
  • Wal-Mart Gift to ReadingCenter at DardenCollege of Education, ($1,897.56; 1998).
  • Gupta, A. (Principal Investigator), U. S. Department of Education: Student Literacy Corps Project, title, “Tutor and Child Together (TACT).” ($45,000; 1992-1994).
  • Gupta, A. (Principal Investigator), Summer Salary Research Grant, Fort Hays State University, Kansas, title, “Language Use and Cultural Literacy among the Potawatomies of Kansas.” (1992).

HONORS, AWARDS AND PRIZES

Certificate of Appreciation, Adult Literacy, Opportunity House, Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services, The City of Portsmouth. (2000).

Certificate of Achievement. Diversity and Race Relations in Today’s Public Schools. Christopher Newport University. VA. (1999).

Certificate of Appreciation. America Reads Challenge Program from Tidewater Parks Elementary School. (1999).

Certificate of Appreciation for America Reads Challenge Program, OldDominionUniversity. (1998).

Academic Scholarship (1989-1990 and 1986-87), University of Arizona.

Tucson Mayor’s Award (1988), Tucson, Arizona.

Tuition Scholarship (1985-1990), University of Arizona.

COURSES TAUGHT

Diagnostic Teaching of Reading

Language Development

Survey of Reading Education

Reading Specialist Practicum

Advanced Practicum for Reading Specialist

Language Acquisition and Literacy Development

Approaches to Teaching Literature and Writing K-12

Study Skills

Cultural Diversity in Education

Advanced Curriculum Design and Development

Language Acquisition and Reading for Students with Diverse Learning Needs

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Distance Learning courses on teletech (two-way audio, one way video)

Distance Learning courses on Virtual Classroom (two-way audio-video)

Web-based online course

Hybrid Course

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES (current & past)

International Reading Association

American Educational Research Association

National Reading Conference

VirginiaState Reading Association (Co-Chair: Student Membership)

Hampton Reading Council (Vice President, 1993-94)

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Kansas Reading Association

High Plains Council of IRA

Graduate Student Society in Education

Arizona Reading Association, Tucson Reading Council

Linguistic Circle, University of Arizona

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UNIVERSITY SERVICE

SACS / COC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) Committee.

Faculty representative on the “Taste of Asia” Committee, Filipino American Student Association at Old Dominion University.

Patent, Copyright and Royalties Committee

COLLEGE / DEPARTMENT SERVICE

Vice Chair, Faculty Governance Committee. 2003-2005.

Chair, Doctoral Committee. 2004.

Chair, Search Committee for Elementary Education Position, 2003.

Member, Search Committee, 2003.

NCATE Standard 3 (Field Experiences and Clinical Practices) Committee (2002-2003)

Doctoral Committee Member. (2002)

Member, Merit Raise Committee (2001-2002)

Member, National Board For Professional Teaching Standards Certification Committee (1999-2000)

Chair, Undergraduate (Secondary Education) Assessment Subcommittee (1999-00)

Member, Concentration Content Committee (CCC) for the four Education Concentration courses (1999).

Member, Collaboration Committee. 1999.

Chair, Undergraduate (Secondary Education) Assessment Subcommittee (1999)

Member, Assessment Committee (1998-99)

Member, Teacher Licensure Committee (1998-1999)

Member, Council of Teacher Education Committee (1997-1998)

Member, PDS Curriculum Committee (1997-1998)

Member, PDS Coordinating Committee (1997-98)

Member, ECI Dept. Strategic Planning, Linkage Committee (1997-98)

Chair, ReadingCenter Initial Planning Committee (1997-98)

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

  • International Reading Association, member of the Title One Reading Committee. (2010-2011).
  • International Reading Association, member of the Title One Reading Committee. (2009-2010).
  • International Reading Association, member of the National Commission on Urban Diversity Initiatives in Education. (2000-2008).
  • Invited member of Editorial and Review Board for a theme issue on technology and literacy, Reading, Research & Instruction, a peer-refereed international journal. (2000-2001).
  • Member of Editorial Review Board for National Reading Conference Yearbook, 1999-2000.
  • Session Chair, National Reading Conference. Orlando, Florida, 1999.

REGIONAL / STATE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE