Schladant, Michelle 1
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Curriculum Vitae
1. Date:
August 24, 2006
PERSONAL
2. Name:
Michelle Schladant, M.S., Ed.
3. Office Phone:
305-243-4466
4. Office Address:
1601 N.W. 12th Avenue
Miami, FL
5. Current Academic Rank: Program Specialist IV
6. Primary Department: Pediatrics
7. Citizenship: U.S.A.
HIGHER EDUCATION
8. Institutional:
Florida International University
Special Education, M.S.
2000
Florida International University
Elementary Education, B.S.
1995
Loyola University, New Orleans
Elementary Education
1993
9. Certification, Licensure:
1998-2003: Teacher Certification Elementary Education Grades 1-6 and Special Education
Varying Exceptionalities K-12 (eligible for renewal)
EXPERIENCE
10.
Academic:
2006- PresentDirector, Training Division, Miller School of Medicine University of
Miami Mailman Center for Child Development, Department of Pediatrics
2004-2006 Associate Director, Training Division, Miller School of Medicine University
of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development, Department of Pediatrics
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2003-present Interdisciplinary Developmental Evaluation Services (IDES) Care
Coordinator, Miller School of Medicine University of Miami Mailman Center for Child
Development, Department of Pediatrics
2004-2005Principal Investigator, Project ABCs (Assistive Technology to Build Capacities
and Serve Individuals with Special Needs, Miller School of Medicine University of Miami
Mailman Center for Child Development, Department of Pediatrics
2002-2003 Project Manager, Project ABCs, Miller School of Medicine University of
Miami Mailman Center for Child Development, Department of Pediatrics, Nursing
Division
2001- 2005 Assistive Technology Community Consultant, Miller School of Medicine
University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development, Department of Pediatrics,
Nursing Division
11.
Non-Academic:
2000-2001 Assistive Technology Teacher Support, Florida Diagnostic Learning and
Resource Center (FDLRS), Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Exceptional Student
Education
1996-2000 Exceptional Student Education Teacher, Neva King Cooper Educational
Center, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Exceptional Student Education
PUBLICATIONS
12.
Other works and publications:
Schladant, M. & Miguel, S. (2003) Early Intervention Procedure Manual: EIP Guide for
Considering Assistive Technology Miami, Florida: Early Intervention Program Procedure
Manual
Schladant, M. & Miguel, S. (2003) Early Intervention Procedure Manual: Birth to Three
Assistive Technology Implementation Plan Miami, Florida: Early Intervention Program
Schladant, M. & Miguel, S. (2003) Early Intervention Procedure Manual: Birth to Three
Assistive Technology Checklist Miami, Florida: Early Intervention Program
PROFESSIONAL
13.
Funded Projects:
Schladant, M. /Primary Investigator (replaced former Primary Investigator, Dr. Barbara
Berry) PR/Award No: CVDA Program 84.264 - Rehabilitation Training, Continuing
Education/Rehabilitation for State Agency Personnel). Project ABCs: Assistive
Technology to Build Capacities and Serve Children with Special Needs, Phase 2. Grant
Period: June 1, 2000 – May 31, 2005. Funding Agency: U. S. Department of Education,
Office of Education and Rehabilitation Services, Washington, D. C. Total Direct Costs:
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$499,589. (This project provides (1) a training program for educators and rehabilitation
professionals who need the special knowledge and skills necessary for evaluation for and
provision of assistive technology to individuals with disabilities; (2) 75 assistive
technology training program scholarships/year for educators, rehabilitation professionals,
undergraduate and graduate students in education and rehabilitation profession programs,
and individuals with disabilities and/or family members of these individuals; (3)
consultation to individuals with disabilities and/or their family members, school
personnel, and employers related to availability and use of assistive technology in the
home, school, and work place.
14.
Other Professional Activities:
Presentation of Projects
Schladant, M. (January 2004). Project ABCs: Assistive Technology to Build Capacities
and Serve Individuals with Disabilities. Assistive Technology Industry Association
Conference, Orlando, Florida.
Schladant, M. (October 2002). Project ABCs: Assistive Technology to Build Capacities
and Serve Individuals with Disabilities. Miami-Dade County Public Schools Instructional
Technology Conference, Miami, Florida.
Continuing Education Conference Presentations
Schladant, M., Dowling, M., Schachner, I. (January, 2006). The Use of Assistive
Technology in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. A one-hour training to
physicians and other health care professional at the Masters of Pediatrics Conference,
Miami, Florida.
Schladant, M. & Miguel, S. (January, 2004). Considering Assistive Technology for
Children Birth through 5. One- hour training to educators and rehabilitation professionals
at the Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference, Orlando, Florida.
Schladant, M. (October, 2003). Project ABCs: Assistive Technology for Pre-School and
School Aged Children. A one hour training to educators and rehabilitation professionals
at the Abilities Expo, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Schladant, M. (March, 2003). Incorporating Assistive Technology into Early Care and
Education Programs. A one hour training to health care professionals at the Medical
Issues and the Growing Child Conference, Miller School of Medicine University of
Miami Mailman Center for Child Development, Miami, Florida.
Schladant, M. (March, 2003). Incorporating Assistive Technology into Early Care and
Education Programs. A one hour training to health care professionals at the Childcare
Health Consultant Training, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami Mailman
Center for Child Development, Miami, Florida.
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Community Presentations:
Schladant, M. (February, 2004). Assistive Technology Service Delivery for Children
Birth through 3. Two- hour training to Marian Center Pediatric Rehabilitation Program,
Miami, Florida
Schladant, M. (January, 2004). Birth to Three Assistive Technology Implementation Plan
Presentation. A one hour training to Young Children with Special Needs and Disabilities
Committee, Miami, Florida.
Schladant, M. (June, 2002). Interdisciplinary Fundamentals in Adaptive and Assistive
Technology: Introduction to IDEA (Session 5). A multimedia two contact hour online
continuing education presentation to health care professionals. Miller School of
Medicine University of Miami, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics:
http://peds2.med.miami.edu/projectabc/abcs_course.htm
Schladant, M. (November 2002). Assistive Technology to Build Capacities and Serve
Individuals with Disabilities. One- hour training to Partners in Education and Supports
Educational Conference, Miami, Florida.
Schladant, M. (November 2002). Incorporating Assistive Technology in the Early
Childhood Classroom. A full- day training to teachers and support staff at the Association
for Retarded Citizens Early Intervention Program, Miami, Florida.
Schladant, M. (November 2001). Integrating Assistive Technology in the Early
Childhood Setting. Two- hour training to Head Start Language Intervention Teachers,
Miami, Florida.
TEACHING
15.
Teaching Specialization:
Adaptive Technology and Computers in Early Childhood. A one- credit graduate level
course, University of Miami School of Education, Miami, Florida.
Classroom Management for Children with Chronic Illness and/or Disabilities. Three
lectures as part of a 3-credit course, "Working with Families of Young Children with
Disabilities: Strategies and Medical Issues", University of Miami School of Education,
Miami, Florida.
SERVICE
16.
University Committee and Administrative Responsibilities:
Training Committee, Miller School of Medicine University of Miami Mailman Center for
Child Development, Department of Pediatrics, (2004 to present).
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Consumer Advisory Council, Miller School of Medicine University of Miami Mailman
Center for Child Development, Department of Pediatrics, (2006 to present).
University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Committee, Miller
School of Medicine University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development,
Department of Pediatrics, (2006 to present).
17.
Community Committee
ESE/Pre-K Disabilities/ESOL Advisory Board, University of Miami, School of
Education, Miami, Florida, (2006 to present).
Council for Interdisciplinary Services Committee, Association for University Centers on
Disabilities, (2004 to present).