Meghan Burke, PhD, BCBA-D CURRICULUM VITAE Meghan M. Burke 1 UNIVERSITY ADDRESS Department of Disability and Human Development (MC 711) College of Applied Health Sciences 1640 West Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60608 meghanbm@uic.edu 312-413-5557 AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION Family-School Partnerships Special Education Policy and Advocacy Families of individuals with disabilities Severe, Low-incidence disabilities CURRENT POSITION 2012-present NIDRR Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL EDUCATION PhD 2012 Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN , Ph.D. Special Education- Low Incidence Dissertation: Correlates of Family-School Partnerships in Special Education Advisor: Dr. Robert Hodapp Committee: Julie Lounds Taylor, Erik Carter, Ruth Wolery, Elisabeth Dykens M.S. 2009 Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN , M.S. Special Education- Low Incidence Advisor: Dr. Robert Hodapp B.S 2005 University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, B.S. Public Policy Advisor: Dr. Sara Ray Stoelinga Meghan Burke, PhD, BCBA-D PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (Certification Number 1-13-13115) Certified Special Education Teacher, Comprehensive Disabilities, (grades K-12) in Tennessee PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Adjunct Assistant Professor Spring 2013 Department of Special Education, University of Illinois at Chicago SPED 471: Curricular Adaptations for Students with Significant Disabilities Special Education Teacher 2010-2012 Shwab Elementary School, Metro Nashville Public Schools Preschool Special Education Teacher in a self-contained setting for students with low-incidence disabilities Researcher 2005-2008 University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL Researcher in Chicago Public Schools for math and science initiatives Parent Training and Information Specialist 2003-2007 Family Resource Center on Disabilities, Chicago, IL Train parents and professionals about special education rights Direct Service Provider 2004-2007 Community Support Services, Brookfield, IL Support individuals (children and adults) with intellectual and developmental disabilities in acquiring relevant skills Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist 2006-2007 Behavioral Consultation Services, Chicago, IL Provide ABA therapy to children with autism TRAINING Families’ Homes Internship. Summer, 2012. Supervisor: Mark Wolery, PhD. Behavior Analysis Clinic, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Fall, 2009. Supervisor: Craig Kennedy, PhD, BCBA. School to Adult Transitions Clinic, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Fall, 2008. Supervisor: Bruce Davis, PhD, BCBA. 2 Meghan Burke, PhD, BCBA-D 3 HONORS AND AWARDS National 2011 2010 2010 2010 2008 2007 Anne Rudiger Award from the Association for University Centers on Disabilities (the award recognizes an outstanding student who demonstrates a commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families) American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Student Scholarship Award Interdisciplinary Training Conference on Developmental Disabilities sponsored by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) David Zeaman Award for the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) sponsored Gatlinburg conference on Research and Theory in Intellectual and Developmental Disability Beth Goodman Scholarship, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Trainee Volunteer Scholarship, Association of University Centers on Disabilities Peabody College and Vanderbilt University 2008 Vanderbilt Kennedy Scholar 2007 Peabody Graduate Honor Scholarship 2007 Peabody Dean’s Fellowship for Professional Development University of Chicago 2004-2005 Dean’s List 2004-2005 Honors in Public Policy PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Council for Exceptional Children American Educational Research Association American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Phi Delta Kappa TASH JOURNAL REVIEWS Editorial Board 2013-present Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities Guest Reviewer Guest reviewer for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Guest reviewer for American Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Meghan Burke, PhD, BCBA-D 4 Disabilities (AJIDD) PUBLICATIONS Articles Published in Refereed Journals Fisher, M.H., Burke, M.M., & Griffin, M.M. (in press). Teaching young adults with disabilities to respond appropriately to lures from strangers. Manuscript accepted for publication in Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. Burke, M.M. (2013). Improving parental involvement: Training special education advocates. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 23, 225-234. Burke, M.M. (2012). Examining family involvement in regular and special education: Lessons to be learned from both sides. International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities, 43, 187-218. Burke, M.M., Fisher, M.H., & Hodapp, R.M. (2012). Relations of parental perceptions to the behavioral characteristics of adolescents with Down syndrome. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 18, 7-15. Raphael, L. & Burke, M.M. (2012). Balancing academic and socioemotional needs: Lessons learned from departmentalizing middle grades in an urban district. Research in Middle Level Education, 35, 1-14. Hodapp, R.M., Burke, M.M., & Urbano, R.C. (2012). What’s age got to do with it? Mothers of individuals with Down syndrome. International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities, 42, 109-145. Burke, M.M., Taylor, J.L., Urbano, R.C., & Hodapp, R.M. (2011). Predictors of future caregiving by siblings of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 117, 3347. Burke, M.M., Urbano, R., and Hodapp, R. (2011). Subsequent children in families of children with disabilities: Using demographic data to examine family reproductive patterns. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 116, 223-245. Burke, M.M., Griggs, M.M., Dykens, E.M., & Hodapp, R.M (2011). Defendants with intellectual disabilities and mental health diagnoses: Faring in a mental health court. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 56, 635-657. Hodapp, R., Urbano, R., & Burke, M.M. (2010). Adult male and female siblings of persons with disabilities: Findings from a national survey. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 48, 52-62. Meghan Burke, PhD, BCBA-D 5 Book Chapters Griffin, M.M., Burke, M.M., & Hodapp, R.M. (2009). Intellectual Disabilities in V.S. Ramachandran, Encyclopedia of Human Behavior. Oxford, U.K.: El Sevier. Hodapp, R.M., Griffin, M.M., Burke, M.M., & Fisher, M.H. (2009). Intellectual Disabilities to appear in R.J. Sternberg & S.B. Kaufman (Eds.), Cambridge Handbook of Intelligence. Cambridge, U.K: Cambridge University Press. Articles Submitted to Refereed Journals Burke, M.M. & Hodapp, R.M. (under review). Relating maternal stress to educational services and partnerships. Manuscript submitted. Burke, M.M., Goldman, S.E., Hart, M., & Hodapp, R.M. (under review). Evaluating the efficacy of a special education advocacy training program. Miodrag, N., Burke, M.M., Tanner-Smith, E.E., & Hodapp, R.M. (under review). Adverse health effects in parents of children with disabilities and chronic health conditions: A meta-analysis. Manuscript submitted. Hodapp, R.M., Burke, M.M., Goldman, S., & Mello, M. (under review). Family functioning and services for families: Still a (mostly) missing link? Manuscript submitted. Burke, M.M. & Griffin, M.M. (under review). Including students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Catholic schools: Examples in primary and secondary settings. Manuscript submitted. Articles in Preparation Burke, M.M., & Fujiura, G. Advantages and disadvantages of using the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) to examine caregiver health. International Review for Research in Developmental Disabilities. Burke, M.M. & Hodapp, R.M. The nature and correlates of advocacy in special education. Manuscript in preparation. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS Peer Reviewed Burke, M.M. (2013). Family-school collaboration: What parents want teachers to know. Presentation at Illinois Council for Exceptional Children. Meghan Burke, PhD, BCBA-D 6 Burke, M.M. & Hodapp, R.M. (2013). Relations between maternal stress and parent, child, and school characteristics. Poster presented at Gatlinburg Conference. San Antonio, Texas Fisher, M.H., Burke, M.M., & Griffin, M.M. (2012). Teaching young adults with disabilities to respond appropriately to lures from strangers. Poster presented at Association for Behavior Analysis International. Seattle, WA. Burke, M.M., Miodrag, N., Tanner-Smith, E., & Hodapp, R.M. (July, 2012). A meta-analysis of physical health among parents of children with disabilities and chronic health needs. Poster presented at International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities. Canada. Burke, M.M., Miodrag, N., Tanner-Smith, E., & Hodapp, R.M. (March, 2012). A meta-analysis of physical health among parents of children with disabilities. Poster presented at Gatlinburg Conference. Annapolis, Maryland. Burke, M.M. (June, 2011). Navigating the special education process and finding appropriate support. Paper presented at Tennessee Disability Megaconference. Nashville, TN. Fisher, M.H., Burke, M.M., & Griffin, M.M. (March, 2011). Teaching young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to respond appropriately to strangers. Poster presented at Gatlinburg Conference. San Antonio, Texas. Burke, M.M. (June, 2010). The volunteer advocacy project: Expanding special education advocacy across the state. Paper presented at Tennessee Disability Megaconference. Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M., & Coulter, A. (June, 2010). Supporting adult siblings of individuals with disabilities. Paper presented at Tennessee Disability Megaconference. Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M., Lounds Taylor, J., Urbano, R.C., & Hodapp, R.M. (February, 2010). Lone and multiple siblings of individuals with disabilities: Examining the effects of having additional siblings. Poster presented at Vanderbilt Science Day. Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M., Urbano, R.C., & Hodapp, R.M. (March, 2010). Subsequent births in families of children with disabilities: Using demographic data to examine parents’ reproductive decisions. Poster presented at Gatlinburg Conference. Baltimore, Maryland. Kaiser, A.P. & Burke, M.M. (November, 2009). Adult Siblings of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: Factors Affecting Closeness and Future Caregiving. Paper presented at Association of University Centers on Disabilities. Washington D.C. Burke, M.M., Hodapp, R.M., & Urbano, R.C. (June, 2009). Additional children in families of children with disabilities: Using demographic data to answer clinical questions. Poster Meghan Burke, PhD, BCBA-D presented at American Association for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. New Orleans, LA. 7 Burke, M.M. (May, 2009). The volunteer advocacy project: Providing instrumental and affective support. Paper presented at Tennessee Disability Megaconference. Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M., & Carreon, R. (May, 2009). Supporting siblings of persons with disabilities across the life span. Paper presented at Tennessee Disability Megaconference. Nashville, TN. Fisher, M.H., Burke, M.M., & Hodapp, R.M. (March, 2009). Relation of adolescents with Down syndrome’s personality and behavior characteristics to parents’ positive perceptions and feelings of contributions. Poster presented at Gatlinberg, New Orleans, LA. Burke, M.M., Urbano, R.C., & Hodapp, R.M. (January, 2009). “Replacement children” in families of children with Disabilities: Using demographic data to answer clinical questions. Poster presented at Vanderbilt Science Day. Nashville, TN. Kaiser, A. P., Morse, A. B., & Burke, M.M. (November, 2008). Perspectives of young adult siblings of individuals with disabilities: The Tennessee adult sibling study. Paper presented at the Sibling Leadership Network Conference. Cincinnati, Ohio. Burke, M.M. & Wheeler, B. (November, 2008). Two Training Models for Special Education Advocates: Working with Families of Children with Disabilities. Paper presented at Association of University Centers on Disabilities. Washington D.C. Kaiser, A.P., Morse, A., & Burke, M.M. (August, 2008). Emerging Themes in the Lives of Adult Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities. Paper presented at International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities. Cape Town, Africa. Kaiser, A.P., Morse, A. & Burke, M.M. (May, 2008). Tennessee Adult Sibling Survey. Paper presented at Tennessee Disability Megaconference. Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M. & Richardson, E. (May, 2008). Advocacy in Special Education. Paper presented at Tennessee Disability Megaconference, Nashville, TN. Kaiser, A.P., Morse, A.B., & Burke, M.M. (March, 2008). Lives in transition: Young adult siblings of individuals with disabilities. Symposium: Siblings of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: Relationships, Life Choices, and Caregiving at Gatlinburg Conference on Research and Theory in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, San Diego, CA. Raphael, L. & Burke, M.M. (March, 2008). Balancing Academic and socioemotional Meghan Burke, PhD, BCBA-D 8 needs: Lessons learned from departmentalizing middle grades in an urban district. Presentation at the American Educational Research Association, New York City, New York. Fendt, C.R., Wenzel, S., & Burke, M.M. (November, 2007). What have we learned from/what do we still need to learn about developing evaluation organizations? Paper presented at the American Evaluation Association, Baltimore, Maryland. Mayrowitz, D., & Burke, M.M. (April, 2007). Ambitious mathematics instructional reform and special education: Lessons from two studies. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL. Raphael-Bogaert, L.M., Burke, M.M., Wenzel, S., Mazboudi, M., Fendt C., Price, K., & Feranachek, B. (2006, November). Formative Evaluation at its Finest: A Historical Analysis of Evaluation Reports. Paper presented at the American Evaluation Association. Wenzel, S., Raphael-Bogaert, L., Burke, M.M., Mazboudi, M., Fendt, C., Price, K., & Feranachek, B. (2006, November). Engaging the Client Around the Next Steps: Tracking Changes in Communication. Paper presented at the American Evaluation Association. Burke, M.M. (2006, January). The New Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Reauthorization: Opportunities and Challenges. Opening Minds. The Chicago Early Education, Child Care and School Age Conference. Chicago, IL. Burke, M.M. (2005, September). The New Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Reauthorization: What’s New; What’s Positive; What’s Negative. Abilities Expo. Rosemont, IL. Invited Presentations Burke, M.M., Coulter, A., & Carreon, R. (October, 2009). Supporting Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities. More About That Series. Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Burke, M.M. & Coulter, A. (August, 2009). Sibling Involvement in The Arc: Today and the Future. Presentation at The Arc National Board Meeting. Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M., Kaiser, A.P., & Morse, A.B. (April, 2009). Research and adult siblings of individuals with disabilities. Presentation at the Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters Conference. Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M. & Fendt, C.F. (October, 2008). Including Students with Special Needs in Standards-Based Math Reform. Illinois Council on Teaching Mathematics: Invited Preconference Speaker. Bloomington, IL. Meghan Burke, PhD, BCBA-D Presentations and Publications for Families, Service Providers, and Teachers 9 Burke, M.M. (2011, October). Special Education Policy and Advocacy Skills. South Central Headstart. Fayetteville, TN. Burke, M.M. (2011, July). Special Education Policy. Scarab Behavioral Consultation. Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M. (2011, February). What Are Parents’ Special Education Rights?: Evaluations, IEPs, and Procedural Safeguards. Behavioral Consultation Services. Jackson, TN. Burke, M.M. (2010, August). What Are Parents’ Special Education Rights?: Evaluations, IEPs, and Procedural Safeguards. Behavioral Consultation Services. Jackson, TN. Burke, M.M. (2010, May). Special Education Policy and Advocacy Skills. South Central Headstart. Fayetteville, TN. Burke, M.M. (2010, January). An Overview of Special Education. Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee. Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M. (2009, June). The Volunteer Advocacy Project. Breaking Ground Newsletter. Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M. (2009, February). The Volunteer Advocacy Project. Breaking Ground Newsletter. Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M. (2007, May). How to Organize an Effective Parent Advocacy Group and Move Bureaucracies. Mothers on a Mission. Cicero, Illinois.. Burke, M.M. (2006, July). Special Education: An Overview. Department of Pediatrics, Mt. Sinai Hospital. Chicago, IL. Burke, M.M. (2006, April). Special Education: An Overview. River Grove School. River Grove, IL. Burke, M.M. (2004, September). How to Participate Effectively in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process. Community Support Services. Brookfield, IL. Burke, M.M. (2004, April). Special Education Rights of Parents. Parent to Parent of Western Springs. Western Springs, IL. GRANTS 2012 American Educational Research Association: Using program evaluation to Meghan Burke, PhD, BCBA-D 10 document the effectiveness of parent training in special education. Author, grant not funded. 2012 Hobbs Society: Evaluating the Effects of the Volunteer Advocacy Project on Advocates and on Families. Author, grant received. 2011 Community Memorial Foundation Grant: Educating Parents of Young Children with Down syndrome. Author, grant received. 2011 Tennessee Disability Coalition: Expanding the Volunteer Advocacy Project. Author, grant received. 2010 Institute of Education Sciences-CFDA #84.325D- TYPE A. Leadership Training in High-Need Students with Severe Disabilities/Autism. Role in Preparation: Co-author, grant received 2010 Office of Special Education Programs-CFDA 84.328M. Parent Training and Information Center. (Tennessee). Role in Preparation: Co-author, grant received. 2008 Institute of Education Sciences-Goal 3 Research study. The efficacy of Facilitated IEPs. Role in Preparation: Author, grant never submitted. 2008 Office of Special Education Programs-CFDA 84.328M. Parent Training and Information Center. (Illinois). Role in Preparation: Co-author, grant received TEACHING EXPERIENCE Higher Education Instructor of Record Graduate Course, SPED 471: “Curricular Adaptations for Students with Significant Disabilities”, Spring 2013. Teaching Assistant Undergraduate Course, SPED 3930: “Working with Families of Children with Disabilities”, Spring 2008. Graduate Course, SPED 3000: “Introduction to Special Education”, Spring 2009. Guest Lectures Meghan Burke, PhD, BCBA-D 11 Burke, M.M. (February, 2013). Special Education Advocacy and Family-School Partnerships. Interdisciplinary seminar series in disability studies. University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL. Burke, M.M. (January, 2013). Advocating within the school setting. Graduate seminar. University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL. Burke, M.M. (July, 2012). Understanding disciplinary provisions under IDEA. Managing social and academic behaviors. Graduate class. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M. (November, 2010). Including students with severe disabilities in standards-based reform. Teaching advanced instructional procedures for students with severe disabilities. Undergraduate and graduate class. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M. (October, 2010). Volunteer Advocacy Seminar: Laws and Litigation in Special Education. Navigating the IEP Process. Graduate class. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Burke, M.M. (June, 2010). Teaching students with severe disabilities. Introduction to Special Education. Graduate class. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M. (March, 2010). Disability Law. Working with families of children with disabilities, Undergraduate class. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M. (March, 2010). Legislation, Rights, P.L. 94-142, & The Least Restrictive Environment. Introduction to Special Education. Graduate class. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M. (March, 2009). Disability Law. Working with families of children with disabilities, Undergraduate class. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M. (February, 2009). Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE): Evaluations, IFSPs, and IEPs. Introduction to Special Education. Graduate class. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. Burke, M.M. (2006, October). Special Education Rights of Parents. Graduate Class entitled: Parenting and Family Support in Socio-Cultural Context at DePaul University. Chicago, IL. Burke, M.M. (2005, November). Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Legislation Regarding Special Education. Graduate and Undergraduate Class entitled: Urban School Reform and Organizational Change at the University of Chicago. Chicago, IL. Meghan Burke, PhD, BCBA-D Burke, M.M. (2004, September). Special Education: An Overview. Northeastern Illinois University. Chicago, IL. Elementary and High School Shwab Elementary School. 2010-2012. Lead teacher in a special education classroom for 3-5 year olds with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Harris Hillman School. Spring, 2010. Student teaching in a classroom for 5-9 year olds with significant, multiple disabilities. Taylor Stratton Elementary School. Spring, 2010. Student teaching in a communication and behavior intervention classroom for 5-10 year olds with autism. Harris Hillman School. Fall, 2009. Practicum in classroom for 18-22 year olds with significant, multiple disabilities. Behavioral Consultation Services, Inc. Chicago, IL. 2006-2007. Supervisor: Cathleen O’Hare, PhD. SERVICE 2013-Present Member, TASH Conference Planning Committee 2013-Present Member, School to Prison Pipeline Subcommittee of the Special Education Committee of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, Chicago, IL 2013-Present Research Chair and Board Member, Sibling Leadership Network 2012-Present Board of Directors, Family Resource Center on Disabilities, Chicago, IL 2012-Present Board Member, Community Support Services, Brookfield, IL 2011-2012 Leadership Team Member, Shwab Elementary, Nashville, TN 2011-2012 Metro District Preschool In-service Committee, Nashville, TN 2010-2011 Faculty Advisory Committee, Shwab Elementary, Nashville, TN 2010-2012 Board Member, Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee, Nashville, TN 2009-2012 Membership Committee Member, The Arc of Tennessee 12 Meghan Burke, PhD, BCBA-D 13 2009-2012 Board of Directors, Support and Training for Exceptional Parents 2009 Recorder for Act Early Summit sponsored by the Center for Disease Control and the Health Resources and Service Administration 2008-2009 Partners in Policymaking sponsored by the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities 2009-2010 Scholarship Committee Member, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates 2007-2008 Advocacy and Attorney Training, The Arc of Davidson County and the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center-University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities 2007-2011 Co-Director of Guide Program, Student and Junior Member Retention Program of American Association of Intellectual Disabilities 2007-2012 Member of the Policy and Systems Change Committee, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center-University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities 2005-2007 Co-Chair of the Equity in Due Process Subcommittee of the Special Education Committee of the Attorney General’s Office 2008-2012 Member of Planning Committee for Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters Conference, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Nashville, TN 2007-2012 Co-Facilitator of SibSaturdays, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Nashville, TN 2008-2010 Co-Facilitator of Teen Fusion, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Nashville, TN 2008-2010 Member of Sibling Research Group, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Nashville, TN OTHER TRAINING 2009 Weeklong workshop about using the National Longitudinal Transition Study; sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences 2009 2010 Meghan Burke, PhD, BCBA-D 14 Weeklong workshop about using Hierarchical Linear Modeling; sponsored by Data Analysis Training Institute of Connecticut and taught by with Dr. Betsy McCoach and Dr. Ann O’Connell Weeklong Workshop on Quasi-Experimental Design and Analysis: sponsored by the Spencer Foundation and taught by Drs. Cook and Shadish MEDIA MENTIONS Trained volunteers help parents advocate for special needs kids at schools. (2010). The Knoxville Sentinel. Special Siblings (2010). Nashville Public Radio. Special Siblings (2010). National Public Radio. Training special education advocates (2010). Knoxville Public Radio. Team for special-needs kids grows (2009). The Tennessean. Special Education in Chicago Public Schools. (2006). Chicago Public Radio: Chicago Matters.