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Dr.Carol Joan Nelson
835 N. Grant
Moscow, Idaho 83843
(208) 792-2285 work
(208) 882-5217 home
TITLE:Professor of Literacy – Lewis Clark State College
DEPARTMENT:Division of Teacher Education – Lewis Clark State College
OFFICE LOCATION:Spalding Hall – Room 209
500 8th Ave.
Lewiston, Idaho 83501-2698
EDUCATION:
B.A.Washington State University (1969)
Major: Elementary Education/Speech Pathology and Audiology
M.Ed.University of Idaho (1987)
Major: Elementary Education/Reading
Ed.D.University of Idaho (1990)
Major Course of Study: Education/Reading
Minor Course of Study: Child Development
CERTIFICATION:
Washington, Continuing Elementary and Secondary Teacher Education Certificate.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
Summer 1990Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes. San Luis Obispo, CA. 80 hour course in the theory and techniques of diagnosing and remediating auditory dysfunction as presented in the Lindamood Auditory Conceptualization (LAC) Test and the Auditory Discrimination in Depth (ADD) Program.
TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
PlaceTitleCityDate
Lewis-Clark State CollegeAssistant ProfessorLewiston, ID1999 – present
Associate Professor (2002)
Tenure Granted (2004)
Full Professor Granted (2007)
University of IdahoProject DirectorMoscow, ID1992 – 1999
Emergent Literacy Project
Literacy Technology Project
Idaho Head Start Transition Project
University of Idaho Even Start Project
University of IdahoFaculty MemberMoscow, ID 1992 - 1999
Adjunct Assistant Professor
University of IdahoReading Specialist/Moscow, ID1991-1992
Student Support Services
University of IdahoAssistant ProfessorMoscow, ID1990-1991
University of IdahoTeaching AssistantMoscow, ID1987-1990
Moscow, IdahoPrivate TutoringMoscow, ID1987-1991
Reading Disabilities
Pullman SchoolsSubstitute TeacherPullman, WA1986-1987
Emmanuel Lutheran ChurchPreschool TeacherMoscow, ID1985-1986
Sunnyside ElementaryTeacher- grades 3 & 4Pullman, WA1969-1976
St. Mary's Catholic SchoolTeacher - EnglishMoscow, ID1969
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL AND SCHOLARLY ORGANIZATIONS:
Member, National Association for Education of Young Children
Member, International Reading Association
Member, Kappa Delta Phi
RESEARCH STUDIES:
Final Results of the Idaho Head Start Transition Project. (1998). C.J. Nelson, Ed.D. , M.B. Fifield, Ph.D., & M. Sword, M.S. A six year longitudinal study of the effects of Head Start like services on children and families as they transition through the public schools.
Results of the Idaho Pilot Study of Instrumentation Proposed for the National Head Start/Public School Transition Consortium. (1992). M.B. Fifield, Ph.D., and C.J. Nelson, Ed.D.
Dissertation Study: "Providing a Literacy Environment for Preschool Children Using Daily Sign-in and Journal Writing." (1988-1990). University of Idaho. Moscow, Idaho. Dr. Lewis Smith, Chair.
Pilot Study: University of Idaho Preschool Laboratory. Daily Sign-in and Journal Writing. (1987-1988).
PUBLICATIONS,TECHNICAL REPORTS & INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS:
Coursey, L., Benge, B., Taylor, G., Mayton, G., & Nelson, C.J. (2003). Teach Them to Bake Apple Pies! Association of Teacher Educators – Action in Teacher Education. Submitted but not published.
Nelson, Carol J. (2000). Blooming Readers. Module 1: Emergent Literacy in the Home. Lewis-Clark State College.Lewiston, Idaho.
Nelson, Carol J. (2000). Blooming Readers. Module 2: Emergent Literacy in Preschool. Lewis-Clark State College. Lewiston, Idaho.
Nelson, Carol J. (1999). I Can Write My Name! Children and Families: The Magazine of the National Head Start Association. Vol. 18. No. 1. 36-38.
Nelson, C.J., Deringer, N.C., Denham, M.J., Skogerboe, K., & Waldron, S. (1997). “Module #5. Emergent Literacy, Computers, and Young Children. Center on Disabilities and Human Development, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
Nelson, C.J., Denham, M.J., Deringer, N.C., & Fifield, M.B. (1996). “Module #4. Emergent Literacy in Kindergarten and First Grade.” Center on Disabilities and Human Development, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
Nelson, C.J., Deringer, N.C., Denham, M.J., Fifield, M.B., Fifield, L.H., & Skogerboe, K. (1996). Head Start Emergent Literacy Training Manual. Center on Disabilities and Human Development, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. Eric Document (ED 403 011).
Nelson, C.J. (et. al) (1996). Training Videos for the Head Start Emergent Literacy Project. #1. Emergent Literacy: What and Why? #2. Creating a Print Rich Environment. #3. Creating a Classroom that Supports Emergent Writing. #4. Creating a Literate Environment in the Home. Center on Disabilities and Human Development, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
Fifield, M. B. & Nelson, C. J. (1996) Problem Behaviors, Social Competence, and Academic Progress. Report from the Head Start Transition Project. Center on Disabilities and Human Development, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
Nelson, C. J. & Fifield, M.B. (1996) Correlates of Phonemic Awareness. Report from the Head Start Transition Project. Center on Disabilities and Human Development, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
Nelson, C.J., Skogerboe, K., & Waldron, S. (1996). If You Don’t Know Anything About Computers This Section Is For You: Basic Information about MAC Computers. Center on Disabilities and Human Development, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
Nelson, C.J., Skogerboe, K., & Waldron, S. (1996). If You Don’t Know Anything About Computers This Section Is For You: Basic Information about Personal Computers. Center on Disabilities and Human Development, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
Nelson, C.J., Skogerboe, K., & Fifield, M.B., Fifield, L.H. & Waldron, S. (1995). How to Become a Computer Author. Literacy Technology Project. Center on Disabilities and Human Development, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
Nelson, C.J., Skogerboe, K., & M.B. Fifield. (1995). Informational Video for the Literacy Technology Project. Center on Disabilities and Human Development, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
Varin, T.E., Nelson, C.J., Fifield, M.B., & Balcom, J.J. (1995) Idaho Head Start Transition Project: Key Informant Interviews. Center on Disabilities and Human Development, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
Fifield, M.B. & Nelson, C.J. (1994). Idaho Head Start Transition Project: Analysis of Selected First Year Child and
Family Measures. Center on Disabilities and Human Development, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
Nelson, C.J. & Fifield, M.B. (1994). What Do Parents Read: Results of a Literacy Questionnaire. Center on Disabilities and Human Development. University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
Fifield, M.B., Nelson, C.J., & Balcom, J.J. (1993). Idaho Head Start Transition Project: Site Visit Report. Center on Disabilities and Human Development, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
Nelson, C.J., & Fifield, M.B. (1993). Idaho Head Start Transition Project: Results of fall 1992 local evaluation measures. Center on Disabilities and Human Development, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
Fifield, M.B. & Nelson, C.J. (1992). Results of the Idaho Pilot Study of Instrumentation Proposed for the National Head Start/Public School Transition Consortium. Center on Disabilities and Human Development, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
Nelson, C.J., Fifield, M.B., & Bates D. (1992). Idaho Head Start Transition Project (Video Program).
Nelson, C.J. (1991). {Review of Assessment for Instruction in Early Literacy} in Teaching Today: A Publication of the University of Idaho College of Education.
Nelson, C.J. (1990). Providing a literacy environment for preschool children using daily sign-in and journal writing. Doctoral Dissertation. University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho.
SERVICE:
Faculty Advisor for Campus Crusade for Christ
Co-Chair - Board of Directors for Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool – Moscow, Idaho
Serve on the Curriculum Committee and Assessment Committee for Emmanuel Preschool – Moscow, Idaho
Site Based Coordinator for Study of Teacher Preparation in Early Reading Instruction for our Institution (Spring of 2007)
Institute for Science, Philosophy, and Religion (Sciphre). Serve on the Board of Directors for this Institute.
Private tutoring and consulting with Moscow School District. Tutored children with reading disabilities using the Auditory Discrimination in Depth program.
Conducted presentations on literacy to parents’ groups including Head Start Associations and Parents’ Co-op Groups.
Am available to assess children who are having difficulty in reading.
Have written two reviews for text books for Allyn & Bacon Publishers (2002).
School Districts
Whitepine School District, Reading Committee
Moscow School District, Served on 2 child study teams
MAJOR COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AT LEWIS-CLARK STATE COLLEGE:
Chair of the State Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment - 2011
Curriculum Committee for Lewis-Clark State College – 2001 – 2004 – 2007/2008 – 2008/2009 – 2009/2010
Chair – Standing Tenure, Review and Promotion Committee – 2005/2006
Benevolence Committee – Lewis-Clark State College – Fall 2003 - 2011
Social Committee for “Winter Revels” – Fall 2003
Assessment Committee for Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment – 1999 – 2011
Chair of Literacy Committee for Division of Teacher Education – 2000 – Presently
Chair of promotion/tenure committees – Spring 2000 – Spring 2001 – Fall 2004 – Fall 2010 – Spring 2011
Retention Task Force for Lewis-Clark State College – Fall Semester 1999
Faculty Senate for Lewis-Clark State College – 1999 - 2000
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT:
Develop new course for the English as a New Language Minor – ED 436 – Issues in Teaching English as a 2nd Language
Developing new RE 305 Writing Instruction K – 12 for our Literacy Minor
Revised RE 301 (Psycholinguistics and Reading) as a Writing Integrated Course
Member of Committee to develop the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment
Member of Committee to develop the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment Study Guide
Developed Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course for Lewis-Clark State College
PRESENTATIONS AT SCHOLARLY AND PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS:
“Kids, Quilts, and Children’s Literature” (October 2012). Presented at the 2012 Montana State Reading Conference. Great Falls, Montana.
“Kids, Quilts, and Children’s Literature” (October 2011). Presented to the Partnership in Education Conference, Lewiston, Idaho.
“Carol’s Top Twenty-Five Multicultural Books” (October 2009). Presented to the Partnership in Education Conference, Lewiston, Idaho.
“Developing Cultural Understanding by Using Children’s Literature to Explore Religions of the World” (October 2008). Presented at the 2008 Montana State Reading Conference. Great Falls, Montana. (With Dr. Gwen Taylor).
“Writing My Own Literacy Autobiography” (October 2008). Presented to the Partnership in Education Conference, Lewiston, Idaho.
“Carol’s Top Sixteen Multicultural Books” (April, 2008). Presented to the Alpha Delta Kappa Educational Women’s Sorority. Lewiston, Idaho.
“Managing Matters of Faith in the Public Schools Through Children’s Literature: How to Sensitively Respond to All Children”. (October 2007). Presented at the 12th International Reading Association Rocky Mountain Regional Conference. Billings, Montana.
“Teaching Writing with Picture Books as Models” (October 2007). Presented to the Partnership in Education Conference, Lewiston, Idaho.
“Managing Matters of Faith in the Public Schools: How to Sensitively Respond to All Children” (October 2006). Presented to the Partnership in Education Conference, Lewiston, Idaho.
“Beyond Food and Festivals: A Critical Look at Multicultural Literature” (October 2005). Presented to the Partnership in Education Conference, Lewiston, Idaho.
“Developing a Global Village through Multicultural Children’s Literature” (October 2004). Presented to the Partnership in Education Conference, Lewiston, Idaho.
“Listen to the Children Write” (October 2003). Presented to the Partnership in Education Conference, Lewiston, Idaho.
“Developing a Global Village with Children’s Literature” (October 2003). Presented to the Partnership in Education Conference, Lewiston, Idaho.
“Listen to the Children Write” (March 2003). Key Note Speaker at the ELEA Annual Early Childhood Education Conference in Seattle, Washington.
“A Review for Teachers Taking the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment” (October 2002). Presented to the Partnership in Education Conference, Lewiston, Idaho.
“Activities, Games & Books to Increase Phonemic Awareness in Children” ” (October 2002). Presented to the Partnership in Education Conference, Lewiston, Idaho.
“What Should We Do About Phonemic Awareness?” (October 2000). Presented to the Partnership in Education Conference, Lewiston, Idaho. (With S. Castellaw & G. Taylor).
“Mixing Emergent Literacy and Computers: Can It Be Done and Should We Do It?” (April 1999). Presented at the
National Head Start Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
“Mixing Emergent Literacy and Computers: Can It Be Done and Should We Do It?” (May 1998). Presented at the
International Reading Association Conference in Orlando, Florida.
“Using Emergent Literacy to Support Young Children as They Become Readers and Writers”. (April 1998) Presented at
the National Head Start Conference in Seattle, Washington.
“Using Assistive Technology to Improve the Writing of Students with Disabilities”. (April 1997). Presented at the
Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.
“Encouraging Emergent Literacy Practices in Head Start Classrooms.” (1996). Presentation at the Regional Head Start Conference, Boise, Idaho. (With M. Denham).
“Encouraging Emergent Literacy Practices in Head Start Classrooms.” (1996). Presentation at the 23rd National Head Start Association Training Conference. New Orleans, LA. (With M. Denham & N. Deringer)
Idaho Head Start Transition Project, (1996). Poster session with M.B. Fifield. “Correlates of Phonemic Awareness” and
Problem Behaviors, Social Competence, and Academic Progress.” Presented at the National Research Consortium of the
National Head Start/Early Childhood Transition Project. Washington D.C.
Literacy Technology Project. (1995). “A Description of the Literacy Technology Project” Presented with K. Skogerboe at
the Rocky Mountain IRA Regional Conference, Billings, Montana.
Idaho Head Start Transition Project. (1994). "A Statewide Approach to Transition." Presentation at the 5th National
Transition Consortium, Fairfax, Virginia.
Idaho Head Start Transition Project. (1994). "Focus Group Highlights." Poster session.
Idaho Head Start Transition Project. (1993). Two day training for field researchers, Pocatello, ID.
National Head Start/Public School Transition Project, (May 1992). Led discussion group on literacy issues, Wash. D.C.
"Transition Programs for At-Risk Learners: Assessing Their Effectiveness From Preschool to the Elementary Grades."
(October 1992). Presented to Ninth Rocky Mountain International Reading Association Conference. Coeur d'Alene, ID.
Idaho Head Start Transition Project. (1992). Two day workshop, Coeur d'Alene, ID.
Idaho Head Start Transition Project. (1992). Two day training for field researchers, Moscow, ID.
"Journal Writing in Preschool: Encouraging Literacy Behaviors in Young Children." (April 1991). Paper presented at
National Council of Teachers of English Regional Conference, Portland, OR.
"Journal Writing and Young Children." (July 1991). Third Annual Early Childhood Educators Summer Conference, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID.
Grangeville PTA. (1991). “How Parents Can Foster Reading Skills”. Presentation to parent group.
Tamarack Reading Council, (1991). "Providing a Literacy Environment for Pre-School Children Using Daily Sign-In and
Journal Writing." Presentation of research from dissertation.
WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED:
Idaho State Library Summer Institute. (July 2004). University of Idaho. Moscow, Idaho “What school library paraprofessionals need to know about learning to read.”
Evangelical Lutheran Education Association. (2003) Two workshops for early childhood educators – “Developing a Global Village through Children’s Literature” and “Rhyme, Rhythm and Repetition: Developing Phonemic Awareness and Early Literacy Skills with Young Children”.
Evangelical Lutheran Education Association. (2002). Two workshops for early childhood educators in phonemic awareness and emergent writing. Des Moines, Washington.
Begin With Books. (2000). Two day workshop for the Idaho State Library Project “Read to Me Project”. Participants include librarians in the state of Idaho.
Emergent Literacy Project. (1999). One day workshop for the Kitsap Community Head Start Program in Bremerton, Washington.
Emergent Literacy Project. (1999). Two day workshop for the Long Island Head Start Program in Long Island, New York.
Emergent Literacy Project. (1998). Conducted three two-day workshops for the Idaho Start Library Association on emergent literacy practices for librarians in the state of Idaho.
Head Start Emergent Literacy Project. (1998). Conducted four two-and-a-half day training workshops in San Diego, California; Denver, Colorado; Logan Utah; and Sacramento, California on emergent literacy practices for Head Start teachers, staff, and parents.
Head Start Emergent Literacy Project. (1998). One-and-a-half day workshop for the Head Start Transition Project in Cedar City, Utah and Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. This workshop presented Module #1 “Working with Families” and Module #4 “Emergent Literacy in Kindergarten and First Grade” to preschool and early elementary teachers.
Head Start Emergent Literacy Project. (1997). One day workshops for the Head Start Transition Project in Burley, Idaho. Presented Module #4 “Emergent Literacy in Kindergarten and First Grade” to teachers, parents, and staff.
Head Start Emergent Literacy Project. (1997). Conducted four 2 ½ day training workshops in Spokane, Washington; Farmington, New Mexico; Anchorage, Alaska; and Reno, Nevada in emergent literacy practices for Head Start teachers, staff and parents.
Head Start Emergent Literacy Project. (1996). Conducted five 2 ½ day training workshops in Portland, San Francisco, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City, and Seattle, in emergent literacy practices for Head Start teachers, staff and parents. Also a 2 day training in Yakima, WA. in emergent literacy.
Head Start Emergent Literacy Project. (1996). One day workshop for the Head Start Transition Project in Coeur d’Alene. This workshop presented Module #4 “Emergent Literacy in Kindergarten and First Grade” to teachers, parents and staff
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS:
Phonemic Awareness, Storybook Reading, and Emergent Literacy: A Blueprint for Success. (June 1999) Submitted to the National Head Start Bureau - University - Head Start Partnerships. Not funded.
A.C. Read: All Children Read. (September, 1998). (With K. Skogerboe, C. Murphy, & M. Howard). Submitted to Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. Not Funded.
Emergent Literacy Project/Family Literacy Training. (September 1998). Submitted to the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. Not Funded.
University of Idaho Even Start Project. (August, 1998). (With N. Deringer). Submitted to the Idaho State Department of Education. $94,134. Funded.
Emergent Literacy Project Training for the Idaho State Library. Submitted with the Idaho State Library Association to the J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Foundation. Boise, Idaho. $25,850. Funded.
The Effect of Emerging Computer Access and Communication Technology on Improving Literacy and Increasing the Participation of Students with Disabilities in the General Education Curriculum. (May, 1998). (With Ronald Seiler & Karin Skogerboe). Submitted to Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services. U.S. Department of Education. $200,000. Not Funded.
A. C. Read: All Children Read. (March, 1998) (With K. Skogerboe, J. Jensen, & M. Howard). Submitted to Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services. U.S. Department of Education. $150,000. Not Funded.
Children, Families, and Schools: Extended Research on the Idaho Head Start Transition Project. (June, 1997). (With M. Sword). Submitted to Office of Educational Research and Improvement. U.S. Department of Education.$152,724. Not funded.
Idaho Kids First: A Parent Assistance Program. ( February, 1997). Submitted an Evaluation Plan for this Proposal.$10,102. Not funded.
University of Idaho Even Start Project. (March 1997). (With N.C. Deringer & K. Skogerboe). Submitted to Idaho State Department of Education. Office of Compensatory Education. Funded: $111,111.
Head Start Emergent Literacy Project. (April 1997). (With N. Deringer & M. Denham). Continuation Refunding. Submitted to Department of Health and Human Services. Administration for Children and Families. Division of Discretionary Funds. A Collaborative Agreement between the University of Idaho and the National Head start Bureau. Funded: $333,000