Carly Ann Roberts
College of Education
University of Washington
102R Miller Hall, Box 353600
206.221.7894
carober1@uw.edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D.
Special Education
Dissertation Title: Identity Development of Literacy Teachers of
Adolescents with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Chair: Dr. Melinda Leko
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
2013
M.Ed.
Special Education
University of Alaska Southeast, Juneau, AK
2010
B.A.
Special Education & Elementary Education
Whitworth University, Spokane, WA
2007
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor, Special Education Program Area
University of Washington, College of Education
Seattle, WA
Assistant Professor of Special Education
Purdue University, Department of Educational Studies
West Lafayette, IN
Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant
University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Education
Madison, WI
Special Education Teacher
Madison Metropolitan School District
Madison, WI
Special Education Teacher
Fairbanks Northstar Borough School District
Fairbanks, AK
Special Education Teacher
Residential Psychiatric Treatment Center School
Fairbanks, AK
August 2015-Present
August 2013-July 2015
2010-2013
Summer 2012
2008-2010
Summer 2009, 2010
PUBLICATIONS
Peer Reviewed Journals
Chiu, M. M., & Roberts, C. A. (in press). Improved analyses of single cases: Dynamic multilevel analysis. Developmental Neurorehabilitation.
Leko, M. M., Handy, G., & Roberts, C. A. (in press). Examining secondary special education
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teachers’ literacy instructional practices. Exceptionality.
Leko, M. M., Roberts, C. A., & Pek, Y. (2015). A theory of secondary teachers’ adaptations
when implementing a reading intervention program. Journal of Special Education, 49,
168-178. doi: 10.1177/0022466914546751
Ruppar, A. L., Roberts, C. A., & Olson, A. J. (2015). Faculty Perceptions of expertise among
teachers of students with severe disabilities. Teacher Education and Special Education,
38, 240-253. doi: 10.1177/0888406414552331
Olson, A. J., Roberts, C. A., & Leko, M. M. (2015). Teacher, student, and peer-directed
strategies to access the general education curriculum for students with autism.
Intervention in School and Clinic, 51(1), 37-44. doi: 10.1177/1053451214546406
Roberts, C. A., Benedict, A. E., & Thomas, R. (2014). Cooperating teachers’ role in preparing
preservice special education teachers: Moving beyond sink or swim. Intervention in
School and Clinic, 49, 174-180.
Roberts, C. A., & Leko, M. M. (2013). Integrating functional and academic goals into reading
instruction for adolescent students with significant cognitive disabilities through shared
story reading. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 38, 1-16.
Roberts, C. A., Leko, M. M., & Wilkerson, K. (2013). New directions in reading instruction for
adolescents with significant cognitive disabilities. Remedial and Special Education, 34,
305-317.
Invited Book Chapters
Leko, M. M., & Roberts, C. A. (2014). How does professional development improve teacher
practice in inclusive schools? In J. McLekskey, N. Waldron, F. Spooner, & B. Algozzine
(Eds.), Handbook of effective inclusive schools: Research and practice (pp. 41-54). New
York: Routledge.
Review Articles
Roberts, C. A., & Machalicek, W. (2012). The complexity of partnerships in personalization.
International Journal of Disability, Development, and Education, 59, 113-117.
FUNDED PROJECTS
Roberts, C. A. (2016). Using Lesson Study to Improve Preservice Teachers’ Capacity for
Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Students with Significant Disabilities. Arc of
Washington Trust Fund ($9,757).
Roberts, C. A., & Yough, M. (2015). Educating Diverse Learners. Purdue University Study
Abroad and International Learning Grant Program ($9,000).
Roberts, C. A. (2014-2015). Using Literacy Strategies to Facilitate Access to Science Text for
Students with Intellectual Disabilities. Clifford B. Kinley Trust Foundation ($19,994).
Roberts, C. A. (2014-2015). Using In2Books to Increase Comprehension and Engagement of
Informational Text for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. Purdue Research
Foundation Year Long Faculty Research Grant (graduate student stipend and tuition
remission for 2014-2015 school year).
Roberts, C. A., & Benedict, A. E. (2014-2015). Project Integrate: Increasing the use of
evidence-based practices in content area instruction for teams of preservice special
education teachers. The IRIS Center Impact Studies Initiative ($5,000).
Roberts, C. A. (2014). A Meta-Analysis Evaluating the Efficacy of Interventions Purposefully
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Integrating Academic and Functional Content Into Instruction for Students with
Intellectual Disability. Purdue Research Foundation Summer Faculty Research Grant
($8000).
Roberts, C. A. (2014). Using In2Books to Increase Comprehension and Engagement of
Informational Text for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. International
Reading Association, Esther Zolt Academic Research Grant ($2500).
PRESENTATIONS
National
Roberts, C. A. (December 2015). Accessing General Education Science Content through Content
Area Literacy Instruction. Poster presentation at the TASH National Conference,
Portland, OR.
Roberts, C. A. (December 2015). Literacy Instruction and Access to the General Curriculum: A
Teacher Survey. Poster presentation at the TASH National Conference, Portland, OR.
Olson, A. J., Ruppar, A. L., & Roberts, C. A. (November 2015). Expertise Among Teachers of
Students with Severe Disabilities: Teachers’ Perceptions. Presentation at the Teacher
Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Tempe, AZ.
Smith, D., Sayeski, K., Spence, C. M., Werner, S., & Roberts, C. A. (November 2015). Teacher
Candidates’ Knowledge Acquisition and Application of Evidence-Based Practices. Panel
presentation at the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children
Conference, Tempe, AZ.
Ruppar, A. L., & Roberts, C. A. (April 2015). Teaching Students with Significant Disabilities:
Qualities and Characteristics of Experts. Paper presentation at the American Educational
Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Roberts, C. A. (April 2015). A Shared Reading and Writing Intervention for Students with
Intellectual Disability. Poster presentation at The Council for Exceptional Children
National Conference, San Diego, CA.
Roberts, C. A. (2015, January). A National Survey of Literacy Teachers of Students with
Intellectual Disability: Preparation and Practices. Poster presentation at the Division on
Autism and Developmental Disabilities of the Council for Exceptional Children
Conference, Clearwater, FL.
Ruppar, A. L., Roberts, C. A., & Olson, A. J. (December 2014). Administrators’ Expectations of
Expertise Among Teachers of Students with Severe Disabilities. Presentation at the TASH
National Conference, Washington DC.
Roberts, C. A., & Benedict, A. E. (November 2014). Project Integrate: Pairing Lesson Study
with Evidence-Based Practice Modules in Preservice Teacher Education. Presentation at
the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference,
Indianapolis, IN.
Roberts, C. A., Ruppar, A. L., & Olson, A. J. (November 2014). Expertise of Teachers of
Students with Severe Disabilities: Administrator Perceptions and Expectations.
Presentation at the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children
Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Roberts, C. A. (April 2014). Literacy Practice and Development of Teachers of Students with
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Intellectual Disability. Presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children National
Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Roberts, C. A. (April 2014). Identity Development of Literacy Teachers of Adolescents with
Significant Cognitive Disabilities. Roundtable presentation at the American Educational
Research Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
Ruppar, A. L., Olson, A. J., & Roberts, C. A. (December 2013). Expertise in Teachers of
Students with Severe Disabilities. Poster presentation at the TASH National Conference,
Chicago, IL.
Roberts, C. A. (November 2013). Educational Policy for Students with Severe Disabilities:
Teacher Attitudes, Perceptions, and Implementation. Presentation at the Teacher
Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Ft. Lauderdale,
FL.
Roberts, C.A., & Leko, M. M. (November 2013). Influence of Context on Teachers’ Literacy
Instruction for Students with Severe Disabilities. Presentation at the Teacher Education
Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Ruppar, A. L., Roberts, C. A., & Olson, A. (November 2013). Expertise of Teachers of Students
with Severe Disabilities. Presentation at the Teacher Education Division of the Council
for Exceptional Children Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Roberts, C. A., & Leko, M. M. (April 2013). The Influences of Preparation on Practices in
Adolescent Literacy Instruction: A Statewide Survey. Presentation at the Council for
Exceptional Children National Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Roberts, C. A., & Olson, A. J. (November 2012). Teacher Perceptions of a Literacy
Intervention Providing Access to the General Curriculum. Presentation at the Teacher
Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Grand Rapids,
MI.
Roberts, C. A. (April 2012). A Critical Literature Review Focusing on Access to Literacy
Instruction for Adolescents with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. Roundtable
presentation at the AERA Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC.
Roberts, C. A. (April 2012). Blending Functional and Academic Reading Goals for Adolescents
with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. Poster presentation at the Council for Exceptional
Children National Conference, Denver, CO.
Roberts, C. A., Benedict, A. E., & Casey, R. (April 2012). Preparing Preservice Teachers to
Think and Act Like Teachers: The Cooperative Teachers’ Role in Effective Field
Experiences. Presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children National Conference,
Denver, CO.
Leko, M. M., & Roberts, C. A. (April 2012). Evaluating the Efficacy of a Computer-Based
Phonics Program for Adolescents with Disabilities. Presentation at the Council for
Exceptional Children National Conference, Denver, CO.
Kulkarni, S., & Roberts, C. A. (April 2012). Reading Support Strategies for Culturally and
Linguistically Diverse Students with Significant Disabilities. Panel presentation at the
Council for Exceptional Children National Conference, Denver, CO.
Roberts, C. A. (November 2011). Examining the Instructional Practices of a
Teacher of Adolescents with Significant Cognitive Disabilities: A Case Study in Reading.
Poster presentation at the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional
Children Conference, Austin, TX.
Roberts, C. A. (November 2011). Reading Instruction for Adolescents with
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities: A Comprehensive Literature Review. Poster
presentation at the Teacher Education Division Conference, Austin, TX.
Leko, M. M., & Roberts, C. A. (November 2011). Implementing Technology-Based
Secondary Reading Curricula: The Impact on Teacher Learning. Presentation at the
Teacher Education Division Conference, Austin, TX.
Roberts, C. A. (April 2011). Teacher Preparation in Meaningful Literacy
Instruction for Adolescents with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. Presentation at the
Council For Exceptional Children National Conference, National Harbor, MD.
State
Roberts, C. A., Kulkarni, S., & Olson, A. (March 2012). Reading for Students with Significant
Cognitive Disabilities: Culturally Relevant and Inclusive Instruction. University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh Planting the Seeds of Inclusion Conference, Oshkosh, WI.
Roberts, C. A. (March 2011). Facilitating Inclusion for Young Children with FASD. University
of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Planting the Seeds of Inclusion Conference, Oshkosh, WI.
Invited Professional Development Presentations
Roberts, C. A., & Dorn, D. (September 2012). PALS—Wisconsin’s New Kindergarten Screener.
Title I Network Meeting, Madison, WI.
Roberts, C. A., & Dorn, D. (September 2012). PALS—Wisconsin’s Early Literacy Screener.
State Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council, Madison, WI.
Leko, M. M., Dahl, H., Olson, A., & Roberts, C. A. (October 2011). Supporting Students with
High-Incidence Disabilities: Keys to Success. Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Foster Grandparent Conference, Madison, WI.
Wilkerson, K., & Roberts, C. A. (February 2011). Reading Instruction for Students with LowIncidence Disabilities. 14th Annual Wisconsin Center for Educational Research
Conference for Wisconsin CESAs, Madison, WI.
Roberts, C. A. (April 2011). Functional Content and Core Content Instruction for Students
with Moderate Disabilities: A Discussion. Recent Advances in Autism Research Meeting,
Madison, WI.
Roberts, C. A. (April 2011). Reading Instruction for Students with Significant Cognitive
Disabilities. Recent Advances in Autism Research Meeting, Madison, WI.
UNIVERSITY TEACHING & SUPERVISION
University of Washington
EDSPE 501: Foundations in Special Education
Fall 2015
EDSPE 507: Instructional Methods for Students with Mod. or Sev. Disabilities
Winter 2016
EDSPE 520D: Literacy Seminar
Fall 2015, Winter 2016
Purdue University
EDPS 265: The Inclusive Classroom (study abroad program)
Summer 2014, 2015
EDPS 460: Strategies for Teaching Individuals with Disabilities
Spring 2014, 2015
EDPS 462: Advanced Strategies for Teaching Individuals with Disabilities
Fall 2013, 2014
EDPS 491: Global Studies Seminar (study abroad program)
Summer 2014, 2015
EDPS 563: Identification, Evaluation, and Assessment of Exceptional Indivi
Fall 2013
EDPS 573: Medical/Physical Management of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Fall 2014
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EDPS 661: Review and Implications for Research in Special Education
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Spring 2015
University of Wisconsin-Madison (Instructor or co-Instructor)
RPSE 403: Promoting Ad. Literacy for Students with Disabilities (hybrid course)
Fall 2012
RPSE 465: Language & Reading Instructions for Students with Disabilities
Spring 2013
RPSE 469: Academic Instruction: Learning and Beh. Disabilities (hybrid course) Summer 2012
RPSE 471: Methods and Curriculum—Learning and Behavior Disabilities, K-8
Fall 2012
RPSE 472: Methods and Curriculum: Learning and Beh. Disabilities, 6-12
Spring 2011
RPSE 479: Language and Reading Instruction: Learning and Beh. Disabilities
Spring 2012
Teaching Assistant
RPSE 471: Methods and Curriculum—Learning and Behavior Disabilities, K-8
Supervisor
RPSE 475: Practicum: Learning and Beh. Disabilities, K-9
RPSE 476: Practicum: Learning and Beh. Disabilities, 6-12
RPSE 477: Student Teaching: Learning and Beh. Disabilities, K-9
RPSE 478: Student Teaching: Learning and Beh. Disabilities, 6-12
Fall 2010
Fall 2011-Spring 2013
Fall 2011-Spring 2013
Fall 2011-Spring 2013
Fall 2011-Spring 2013
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Master’s Theses External Reviewer
Master of Education-Professional Development Learning Community
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
2011-2013
Literacy Consultant
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Common Core State Standards Implementation Team
2012-2013
TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Professional Teacher Certificate, State of Alaska (2008) (Expired)
Special Education Endorsement—grades P-12
Elementary Education Endorsement—grades K-8
Reading Endorsement—grades K-12
Residency Teacher Certificate, State of Washington (2007)
Special Education Endorsement—grades P-12
Elementary Education Endorsement—grades K-8
Reading Endorsement—grades K-12
Initial Educator License, State of Wisconsin (2010) (Expired)
Cross Categorical Special Education—MC-EA/EA-A
Regular Education—MC-EA
SERVICE
Service to the Field
Editorial Board Member: Developmental Neurorehabilitation
Guest Reviewer: Exceptional Children
Guest Reviewer: Remedial and Special Education
2014-Present
2014, 2015
2015, 2016
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Guest Reviewer: Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities
2013, 2014
Field Reviewer: American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting
2014, 2015
Field Reviewer: Teacher Education Division Conference
2012, 2014, 2015
Field Reviewer: Council for Exceptional Children National Conference
2015
Student Representative to the Executive Board: Teacher Education Division (TED)
Division of the Council for Exceptional Children
2011-2013
Co-Chair: 2013 Kaleidoscope Program at the Council For Exceptional
Children Conference, San Antonio, TX
April 2013
Co-Chair: 2012 Kaleidoscope Program at the Teacher Education Division (TED)
of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Grand Rapids, MI
Nov. 2012
st
Field Reviewer: 2010 Teacher Education Division 1 Annual Research
Roundtable, Council for Exceptional Children
Oct. 2010
Departmental Service
Search Committee Co-Chair: Purdue Department of Educational Studies,
2014
Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education
Search Committee Member: Purdue Department of Educational Studies,
2014
Special Education Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor
Coordinator: Purdue Special Education Graduate Program Admissions
2014
Coordinator: Purdue Special Education Advisory Board
2014
Member: Purdue College of Education Scholarship Committee
2014
Member: Purdue College of Education Literacy Assessment Taskforce
2013-2014
Search Committee Member: Purdue Department of Educational Studies,
Fall 2013
Special Education Autism Cluster Hire
Student Representative: Special Education Teacher Education
September 2011-May 2013
Committee, UW-Madison
Student Representative: Rehabilitation Psychology & Special
January 2012-March 2012
Education Faculty Search Committee
Public Relations Officer: Coalition for International Special Ed.,
September 2010-May 2011
UW-Madison
Student Liaison: Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education
February 2011
Faculty Search Committee, UW-Madison
STUDENT ADVISING
Dissertation Committee Memberships
Joo Young Park (Purdue, PhD 2015)
Rajiv Satsangi (Purdue, PhD 2015)
Doctoral Advising
Jacob Tandy (Purdue)
So-Yeon Kim (Purdue)
Masters Advising (non-thesis)
Kristin Parrott (UW)
Rachel Tochiki (UW)
Samiratu Bashiru (Purdue)
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Ayuuba Gibrilla (Purdue)
Kimberly Anton (Purdue, MEd 2015)
William Capehart (Purdue, MEd 2015)
Undergraduate Mentoring and Advising
Laura Capps (Purdue, Spring 2015 Honors College)
Katie McShane (Purdue, Fall 2014 Honors College)
Ellen Rocheford (Purdue, Fall 2014, Spring 2015 Independent Research Credit)
Rebekah Thomas (Purdue, Fall 2014 Honors College)
Courtney Farrell (Purdue, Spring 2014 Honors College and DeVito Scholar)
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Single-Case Intervention Research Design and Analysis Summer Training
August 2014
Institute of Education Sciences
AERA Special Ed. Research SIG Award for Outstanding Student Research
April 2014
American Educational Research Association
TED Student Travel Grant for AACTE’s Day on the Hill
June 2013
Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children
Villas Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant
Spring 2013
Graduate School
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Doctoral Student Scholar
Spring 2013
The Council for Exceptional Children, Division for Research
2013 Cohort
Travel Grant Recipient
Spring 2011, Fall 2011
Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education Department
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Inducted as a Future Faculty Partner
Spring 2011
Teaching Academy
University of Wisconsin-Madison
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Educational Research Association
Division K: Teaching & Teacher Education
Research in Reading and Literacy SIG
Special Education SIG
TASH: Equity, Opportunity and Inclusion for People with Significant Disabilities
The Council for Exceptional Children
Teacher Education Division (TED)
Division on Autism and other Developmental Disabilities (DADD)
Division for Research (CEC-DR)