BRIEF CURRICULUM VITAE

Joyce Anderson (Constant) Downing

Associate Dean/Associate Professor of Special Education

University of Central Missouri

PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION

Ph.D.
M.S.Ed.
B.M.E. / University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS; Special Education, Behavior Disorders and Learning Disabilities; Educational Psychology/Research minor, 1993 (honors)
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS; Special Education, Behavior Disorders & Learning Disabilities, 1988 (honors)
University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO; Music Education, 1973

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2001-Present
1992-2002
1991-2000
1989-1992
1988-1989
1987-1988
1982-1986
1974-1981 / Associate Dean/Associate Professor of Special Education, College of Education, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO (adjunct lecturer 2000-2001; assistant professor 2001-2004)
Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Education (Special and Continuing Education), University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
Director of Research, Education and Community Programs, Crittenton Behavioral Health, Kansas City, MO
Project Director, Responsive Instruction Exchange: Teachers Training Teachers (TEAMS Project), Dept. of Special Education, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS; funded by Secretary's Fund for Innovation in Education, U.S. Dept. of Ed.
Associate Director/Practicum Supervisor/Diagnostic Supervisor, Clinical Classroom for Learning Problems, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Research Assistant, Data Management Instructor, High-Risk Preschool, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Teacher, Associated Youth Services (Intensive Supervised Probation Program), Kansas City, KS
Teacher, Kansas City, MO Public Schools

RELATED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

2005-Present / Discrete Trial Teaching, certified trainer for the state of MO
2003-Present / Crisis Alleviation Lessons and Methods, Certified Trainer, The CALM Program, Windsor, MO
2002-2003 / Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Education (12 s.h.), Penn State, sponsored by MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MO-DESE)
2002-2003 / Positive Behavioral Supports, MO-DESE, Center for Innovations in Special Education (CISE) and the University of Missouri-Columbia, certified trainer for the state of MO
1998-Present / Due Process Hearing Officer, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
1998-Present / Special Education Mediator, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
1973-Present / Missouri Teacher Certification (lifetime)

LICENSES, REGISTRATION, AND/OR CERTIFICATION

Lifetime teaching certification, MO Division of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE)

Due process hearing officer and mediator, DESE

Applied behavior analysis consultant, DESE

Positive behavioral supports and discrete trial teaching trainer, DESE

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Books, Chapters and Monographs

Downing, J. A. (2007). Students with emotional and behavioral disorders: Assessment, management, and intervention strategies. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall.

Downing, J. A. (2007). Reinforcement. In Henry, S. A. & Myles, B. S. Integrating best practices throughout the student’s day: The Comprehensive Autism Planning System (CAPS) for individuals with Asperger Syndrome, Autism and related disabilities. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.

Journal Articles

Yao, Y., Thomas, M., Nickens, N., Downing, J. A., Burkett, R., & Lamson, S. (2008). Validity evidence of an electronic portfolio for preservice teachers. Educational Measures: Issues and Practice 27(1), 10-24.

Downing, J. A. (2006). Media centers and special education: Introduction to the special issue. Intervention in School and Clinic, 42(2), 67-77.

Downing, J. A. (2004). Related services for students with disabilities: Introduction to the special issue. Intervention in School and Clinic, 39(4), 195-208.

Other Scholarly Publications

Downing, J. A. (2008, June). [Review of the book Working with parents of bullies and victims.] CHOICE Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 45(10).

Downing, J. A. (2008, January). [Review of the book Smart kids with learning difficulties: overcoming obstacles and realizing potential.] CHOICE Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 45(5).

Downing, J. A. (2006). (Guest Editor). Media centers and special education. [Special Issue]. Intervention in School and Clinic, 42(2).

Downing, J. A. (2004). (Guest Editor) Related services for students with disabilities. [Special Issue]. Intervention in School and Clinic, 39(4).

RECENT PAPERS AND SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

Downing, J., Earles-Vollrath, T., Cook, K., & Ganz, J. (2008, April). Visual Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Meta-Analysis. Poster presentation at the international conference CEC, Boston, MA.

Downing, J. A., Yao, Y. & Nickens, N. (2008, February 27). Traditional versus Alternative Paths to Certification: Does It Make a Difference?

Yao, Y. Nickens, N., Downing, J. A., Thomas, M., Burkett, R., & Lamson, S. (2007, April 13) Validating and Electronic Portfolio for Preservice Teachers. Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Downing, J. A. (2006, February 24) Working with Aggressive and Noncompliant Students. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.

Cook, K. T., Downing, J. A., Earles-Vollrath, T. E., & Robbins, L. (2005, April 9). Educating children and youth with autism: Instructional strategies. Paper presented at the international conference of CEC, Baltimore, MD.

Downing, J. A. (January, 2004). The state of the research on best practices in emotional/behavioral disorders [panel discussion]. MSLBD Think Tank, Excelsior Springs, MO

Downing, J. A. (February, 2004). Token economies and level systems as tools in therapeutic classrooms. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavioral Disorders, Kansas City, MO

Downing, J. A., & Bigby, L. M. (October, 2003). The impact of varying operational definitions on the identification and placement of students with emotional disturbance in the State of Missouri. Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD), International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders, St. Louis, MO

Downing, J. A. (October, 2003). Token economies and level systems as tools in therapeutic classrooms. Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD), International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders, St. Louis, MO

Downing, J. A. (November, 2002). Token economies and level systems as tools in therapeutic classrooms. Teacher Educators of Children with Severe Behavior Disorders (TECBD), 26th Annual Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe AZ

SELECTED AWARDS/GRANTS/CONTRACTS/FUNDRAISING

·  Midwest Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, ($286, 899), FY2008 earmark funding, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

·  Quality REACHE Rodin Award for Excellent in Online Instruction, December, 2007

·  The impact of varying operational definitions on the identification and placement of students with emotional disturbance in the State of Missouri, ($2,854), University Research Council, CMSU, 2003

·  Follow-up study on the status of special education in charter schools in the State of Missouri, ($600), Professional Development Grants, CMSU, 2003

·  Addressing the challenges of urban education and cultural diversity, ($1,810 plus additional funding from C&I and ELHD), Faculty Senate Professional Development Assistance Grant, CMSU, 2001

SELECTED AWARDS/GRANTS/CONTRACTS/FUNDRAISING (CONTINUED)

·  Attachment Disorders Clinic, ($24,900) funded by Jackson County Mental Health Levy, Saint Luke’s-Shawnee Mission Behavioral Health, 2000

·  School-based Prevention Programs, ($12,500), funded by Sprint Foundation, Crittenton, 2000

·  Early Intervention for Adolescents with Substance Abuse Problems ($30,000), funded by Jackson County Fiscal Commission, Crittenton, 1994-97 (increased to $40,000 in 1997)

·  Services for At-Risk Youth ($40,000/year), funded by Jackson County COMBAT, Crittenton, 1997-1999

·  Children's Treatment Center Program ($250,000), funded by Jackson County Mental Health Levy, Crittenton, 1994-97 (increased to $267,857 in 1996 and $278,571 in 1997)

·  Neighborhood Assistance Project: Capital Improvements, funded by MO Department of Economic Development ($394,920), Crittenton, 1995-97. Second project for expansion of school-based prevention programs funded for 2000-2002 ($226,000).

·  Dissertation nominated for Fenichel Research Award, administered by the Council for Exceptional Children, 1994

·  Neighborhood Assistance Project: Substance Abuse Program, funded by MO Department of Economic Development ($100,000), Crittenton, Kansas City, MO, 1993-94

·  Beginning Research Award/Stipend, cosponsored by the Child, Adolescent and Family Branch of the Center for Mental Health Services, NIMH, and the Minority Research Committee of CASSP, 1993

·  School Partnership Program, funded by the Hall Family Foundation ($450,000/3 years), Kansas City, MO and the Hearst Foundation ($20,000), New York, NY, Crittenton, Kansas City, MO, 1991-94

·  Counselor Cadre Training Program, funded by the Hall Family Foundation ($150,000/3 years) and the Harry W. Loose Trust ($150,000/3 years), an affiliated trust of the Greater Kansas City Foundation, Crittenton, Kansas City, MO, 1991-1994

·  Learning Center, funded by the Hearst Foundation ($15,000), New York, NY, and the Variety Club ($20,000) Kansas City, MO, Crittenton, Kansas City, MO, 1991-93

·  PAYS Project, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs ($125,000), Washington, DC, administered by the Kansas City, KS Housing Authority and Crittenton, Kansas City, MO, 1992-1993

·  Dissertation funded through the Office of Special Education Programs ($15,000), U.S. Department of Education, Student-initiated Grants, Washington, DC, administered through University of KS Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, 1991-92

·  Teachers Training Teachers (TEAMS Project), project funded by the Secretary's Fund for Innovation in Education ($350,000), U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC, administered through the University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 1989-92

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