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JOSEPH W. MADAUS, PH.D.
Center on Postsecondary Education and Disability
Neag School of Education
University of Connecticut
(860) 486-2785 (Work)
joseph.madaus@uconn.edu
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
University of Connecticut, Graduate School of Education
Storrs, Connecticut
Ph.D. in Special Education, 1996
Related Areas: Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities;
Higher Education Administration
Boston College, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
M.A. in Counseling Psychology, 1991
Boston College, School of Education
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
B.A., Magna cum Laude, 1988
Majors: Elementary Education/Moderate Special Education
Massachusetts State Teacher Certification in both majors
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2005-Present Associate Professor with Tenure (received 2007)
Department of Educational Psychology, Special Education Program
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
 Developed and taught curriculum for Introduction to Exceptionality
(EPSY206.01).
 Developed and taught curriculum for Developmental Foundations of
Exceptionality (EPSY331.01).
 Developed and taught curriculum for Transition Planning for Students
with Disabilities (EPSY329.01; on-line course).
 Developed and taught curriculum for Doctoral Seminar (EPSY441).
 Chaired special education faculty search committee.
 Served on the Department Chair search committee.
 Serve on the Graduate Faculty Council.
 Serve on the Department Scholarship Committee.
 Serve as the Chair of the Special Education Masters Graduate
Admissions Committee.
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Serve as the Special Education Doctoral Graduate Admissions
Committee.
Serve as Major Advisor to Doctoral students.
Serve as Associate Advisor to Doctoral students.
Serve as Major Advisor to Master’s and Sixth Year students.
Serve as Major Advisor to students in the Integrated
Bachelor’s/Master’s Program.
Co-Advisor to Neag School of Education Undergraduate Student
Association.
Director of the Center on Postsecondary Education and Disability
2005-Present Consultant, Student Technical Assistance Response Teams Project
University of Connecticut Center of Excellence on Developmental
Disabilities Education, Research, and Service
 Serve as a collaborative consultant responding to referrals from
Connecticut school districts regarding the inclusion of students with
intellectual disabilities in general education settings.
2005-Present Consultant, Instructional Coaches Academy Project
University of Connecticut Center of Excellence on Developmental
Disabilities Education, Research, and Service
 Serve as a mentor to Connecticut educators participating in the
Coaches Academy curriculum regarding the inclusion of students with
intellectual disabilities in general education settings.
2005-Present Advisory Expert, Food Safety Education for High School and
Transition Special Needs Students Project
 Special education advisory expert for project funded by U.S.
Department of Agriculture “Food Safety Education for High School
and Transition Special Needs Students Project.”
1998-2005
Assistant Professor in Residence
Department of Educational Psychology, Special Education Program
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
 Developed and taught curriculum for Introduction to Exceptionality
(EPSY206.01).
 Developed and taught curriculum for Exceptionality I (EPSY207.40).
 Developed and taught curriculum for Assessment, Diagnosis, and
Program Planning (EPSY212.01).
 Developed and taught curriculum for Foundations of Disability
(EPSY215.01).
 Developed and taught curriculum for Developmental Foundations of
Exceptionality (EPSY331.01).
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Developed and taught curriculum for Principles and Methods in
Educational Research (EPSY341.03).
Developed and taught curriculum for Independent Study: Issues in LD
Assessment from a Postsecondary Perspective (EPSY300.90).
Served on the Graduate Faculty Council.
Served as the Chair of the Department Scholarship Committee
Served as the Chair of the Department Assessment Center Exploratory
Committee.
Served on the Special Education Graduate Admissions Committee.
Served as Outside Reader to Doctoral Candidates.
Served as Associate Advisor to Doctoral students.
Served as Major Advisor to Master’s and Sixth Year students.
Served as Associate Advisor to Master’s students.
Served on the President’s Advisory Committee on Americans with
Disabilities Act.
Served on the University Senate Student Welfare Committee.
Served on the University Senate Growth and Development Committee.
Facilitator, UConn Connects Program, 1998 to 2005.
Volunteer Ambassador, Husky WOW program, 2000 to 2004.
Served on the University Senate Enrollment Management Committee.
Served as Thesis Advisor to Honors Program students.
Served on the following program, departmental, and school
committees: IB/M Task Group, Special Education Doctoral Program
Review; Dissertation Proposal Area Review Process Revision;
Dissertation Proposal Format Review Committee, Faculty Searches,
Special Education and Gifted and Talented programs.
2003-2004
Distinguished Research Fellow
Mary E. Switzer Distinguished Research Fellowship Program, National
Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, United States
Department of Education.
 Conducted investigation of the employment outcomes of adults with
learning disabilities who graduated from six postsecondary institutions
nationwide.
2000-2004
Director, University Program for College Students with
Learning Disabilities
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
 Director of program for qualified University of Connecticut students
with diagnosed learning disabilities.
 Hired, trained, and supervised staff of graduate student learning
specialists.
 Oversaw the case management and academic progress of all program
participants.
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Managed program budget.
Interacted with campus faculty and staff as an advocate for students.
Provided technical assistance to faculty and staff related to awareness
of learning disabilities and University policies and procedures
regarding students with learning disabilities.
Provided technical assistance to disability service contact personnel on
five regional campuses related to University policies and procedures
regarding students with learning disabilities.
Maintained confidential student records.
Collected and evaluated program data.
Conducted out-reach to families of secondary students with learning
disabilities and to secondary school personnel, as requested.
Participated in Enrollment Management and Admissions Department
outreach activities, including University Open Houses and Guidance
Counselor fairs.
Member, Vice Chancellor’s Committee on Course Substitutions for
Students with Disabilities.
Assisted the Spanish Department in the development and evaluation of
mutlisensory course, Spanish 181.02, Fall, 2003.
Developed program website (www.UPLD.UConn.edu).
Conceptualized and oversaw development of web-based program
record keeping system.
1997-2000
Associate Director, University Program for College Students with
Learning Disabilities (UPLD)
 Duties included items above related to staff hiring and training and
work with students.
 Participated in a cooperative admissions review process for over 300
annual applicants with disabilities.
 Co-supervised an interdisciplinary referral and screening process for
students with suspected learning disabilities.
1999-2003
Project Evaluator, Universal Design for Instruction Project
Department of Educational Psychology
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
 Grant evaluator for project funded by U.S. Department of Education.
“Assuring Equal Academic Access for College Students with LD by
Implementing Universal Design in the Instructional Environment.”
2000
Consultant
Choate Rosemary Hall School
Wallingford, CT
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Reviewed proposal and wrote supporting document resulting in a one
million dollar gift leading to the establishment of a Learning Resource
Center for students with learning disabilities.
1999
Consultant
State of New Jersey Commission on Higher Education
 Consultant for the Special Needs Grant Program.
 Reviewed submitted grant proposals for the establishment of a regional
LD Center at a New Jersey Public 4-year institution.
1995 -1997
Director, Learning Resource Center
Mitchell College, New London, CT
 Directed program for qualified Mitchell College students with
diagnosed learning disabilities.
 Responsible for directing program during expansion from 40 students
and 8 staff to 125 students and 19 staff.
 Hired, trained, and supervised staff of specialists.
 Oversaw the case management and academic advising of all program
participants.
 Liaisoned with campus faculty and staff as an advocate for students.
 Worked collaboratively with student affairs department and residential
life staff on issues of advising, counseling, and career and transfer, to
promote the academic success of students.
 Developed and managed program budget.
 Coordinated the acquisition and use of adaptive technology for
program participants.
 Served as the campus Section 504 and Americans with Disabilities Act
compliance officer, ensuring access and appropriate accommodations
for qualified students with disabilities.
 Directed a cooperative admissions review process for over 300 annual
applicants with disabilities.
 Served on campus committee to design and implement College
Success Seminar course and curriculum. Coordinated teaching of 12
course sections and 8 instructors.
 Developed, implemented, and supervised a summer transition program
for incoming students to improve college readiness skills.
 Served on campus Judiciary Board.
 Served on President’s committee to review and revise core curriculum.
 Served on College Academic Review Board.
1996 - 1997
Adjunct Instructor
Mitchell College, New London, CT
 Developed and taught curriculum for Introduction to Children with
Special Needs course in Early Childhood Education Department.
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Developed and taught curriculum for College Success Seminar course.
1995
Program Evaluator
Academic Support Program, Dean College, Franklin, MA
 Invited peer-evaluator of support program for students with learning
disabilities.
 Evaluated and assessed support services.
 Offered recommendations for program refinement and expansion.
1993 - 1995
Consultant
Connecticut Postsecondary Disability Technical Assistance Center,
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
 Provided technical assistance to postsecondary institutions, adult
education organizations, professionals, parents, and students related to
transition and postsecondary education of students with disabilities.
 Co-editor of a national newsletter, Postsecondary LD Network News.
Responsibilities included article solicitation and editing, copy layout
and production, and management of a subscription list of over 300.
 Presented training workshops on adults with learning disabilities,
including information about the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and Section 504 to professional agencies throughout the State
of Connecticut.
 Assisted in the planning and organization of a national conference for
300 professionals.
 Trained center staff and supervised work-study students.
 Updated and maintained disability resources database.
 Conducted statewide survey of services for students with disabilities in
postsecondary institutions in Connecticut.
 Assisted in the compilation of Center quarterly and annual reports.
1994 - 1995
Administrative Aide
University Program for College Students with Learning Disabilities,
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
 Served on admissions committee to review documentation submitted
by applicants with learning disabilities to assure institutional
compliance with Section 504.
 Observed and evaluated program staff in sessions with students.
 Developed content for weekly staff training seminars.
1993 - 1994
Coordinator, Screening Process
University Program for College Students with Learning Disabilities,
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
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Conducted screenings of university students with potential learning
disabilities, including intake interviews and intake battery.
Completed screening report for team consideration.
Coordinated team meetings and student appointments.
1993 - 1994
Educational Consultant
Storrs, CT
 Conducted LD assessments on middle school and secondary school
students using a comprehensive battery of instruments.
 Provided assistance with transition issues for secondary students with
learning disabilities.
1992 - 1993
Learning Specialist
University Program for College Students with Learning Disabilities,
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
 Provided instruction in skill areas including note taking, reading, test
taking, and time management.
 Promoted self-advocacy and student independence on the university
campus.
 Maintained student files and compiled session logs and semester
summaries for a caseload of 7 to 10 students.
 Collaborated with university faculty and campus support services
regarding the needs of students, including reasonable accommodations.
1989 – 1992
Employment Training Specialist
Boston College Campus School, Chestnut Hill, MA
 Vocational trainer for nine students with multiple disabilities.
 Conducted job search and development and provided training and
support in a variety of work environments, including campus
departments.
 Assessed and evaluated student performance, and wrote Individualized
Educational Programs.
 Provided students with vocational and personal counseling.
 Assisted students and families with school-to-work transition.
 Interacted with representatives from area school systems and various
governmental agencies.
 Served on staff committees and chaired school’s professional inservice development committee.
 Served on the University Physically Challenged Committee.
1990 - 1991
Graduate Intern
University Counseling Services, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
 Completed a graduate internship at a university counseling center.
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Screened students experiencing academic difficulties to determine
need for additional diagnostic testing for potential learning disabilities.
Provided information about university-wide support services.
Counseled students with personal adjustment issues related to their
disability.
Developed screening instrument for use by Counseling Services staff.
1988 - 1989
Classroom Teacher
Boston College Campus School, Chestnut Hill, MA
 Classroom teacher in special education class of eight students ranging
in age from 16 to 21, with programmatic focus on social/emotional
skills, daily living skills and vocational training.
1988-1992
Private Tutor
Needham, MA
 Provided individualized tutoring to a middle school student with a
learning disability.
 Provided instruction and learning strategies in all curriculum areas,
with emphasis on math and reading.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
 American Educational Research Association (AERA)
 Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
 Connecticut AHEAD
 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
 Division for Career Development and Transition (DCDT)
 Connecticut CEC
 Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
 Northeast Educational Research Association (NERA)
HONORS, AWARDS, and PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
 University of Connecticut Teaching Fellow, 2008.
 Invited editor, Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability special
issue on Wounded Warriors in Postsecondary Education.
 Invited Guest Editor, Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability.
 Recipient of the UConn Chapter of the American Association of University
Professors Teaching Promise Award, 2007.
 Recipient of the UConn Chapter of the American Association of University
Professors Teaching Innovation Award, 2007.
 Panel Reviewer, National Science Foundation, 2007
 Invited co-editor, topical issue on Transition Assessment; Assessment for
Effective Intervention 32(3).
 Nominated for the University of Connecticut Outstanding Student Advisement
and Advocacy Award, Office of the Provost, 2007
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Invited Member, Core Knowledge Board, Learning Disabilities Special
Collection, National Institute for Literacy and Learning Disabilities.
Invited Convocation Speaker, Mitchell College, Fall 2005.
Invited speaker, World Congress of Learning Disabilities Conference, 2005,
2006.
Mary E. Switzer Distinguished Research Fellowship, National Institute on
Disability and Rehabilitation Research, 2003-2004.
Invited Panel Moderator and Discussant, Northeastern Educational Research
Organization, 2005 Annual Conference.
Invited Grant Panel Reviewer, National Institute on Disability and
Rehabilitation Research, 2004.
Peer Reviewer, Northeast Educational Research Association Conference,
2004.
Peer Reviewer, American Educational Research Association Annual
Convention, Special Education Special Interest Group, 2003, 2004.
Peer Reviewer, Association on Higher Education and Disability Annual
Conference, 2005, 2006, 2007.
Peer Reviewer, Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention, 2006.
Editorial Reviewer, Learning Disability Quarterly.
Editorial Board Member, Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability.
Editorial Board Member, Career Development for Exceptional Individuals.
Editorial Board Member, Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal.
Editorial Board Member, Insights on Learning Disabilities.
Invited Editorial Reviewer, Equity and Excellence in Education.
Invited Editorial Reviewer, Journal of Learning Disabilities.
Invited Editorial Reviewer, Learning Disabilities Research and Practice.
Invited Editorial Reviewer, Remedial and Special Education.
Reviewer of the Year, Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 2008.
Co-Chair, Connecticut Association on Higher Education and Disability
Documentation Guideline Revision Committee, 2006 to present.
Member, State of Connecticut State Department of Education Transition Task
Force, 2000 to present.
Member, State of Connecticut State Department of Education State
Performance Plan Indicator #13 Working Group.
Member, State of Connecticut State Department of Education State
Performance Plan Indicator #14 Working Group.
Member, Regional Multicultural Magnet School Compass Team, New
London, CT.
Classroom Volunteer, Regional Multicultural Magnet School, New London,
CT.
Volunteer Assistant Coach, New London Soccer Club.
Board Member, New London Soccer Club.
Volunteer Assistant Coach, New London Little League Baseball.
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Pi Lambda Theta, Beta Sigma Chapter, Honor Society, University of
Connecticut, 1994.
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1988.
Golden Key National Honor Society, 1987.
DOCTORAL DISSERTATION
Administration of Postsecondary Offices for Students with Disabilities: Perceptions of
Essential Job Functions.
 Research funded by the Association on Higher Education and Disability
(AHEAD).
 Results used to identify and establish international professional standards for
1300 members of AHEAD.
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
Madaus, J. W., Rinaldi, C., Bigaj, S., Chafouleas, S. (in press). An Examination of
Current Assessment Practices in Northeastern School Districts. Assessment for
Effective Intervention.
Holzer, M. L., Madaus, J. W., Bray, M. A., & Kehle, T. J. (2009). The test-taking strategy
intervention for college students with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities
Research and Practice, 24(1), 44–56.
Shaw, S. F., Madaus, J. W., & Banerjee, M. (2009). 20 Ways to Enhance Access to
Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities. Intervention in School
and Clinic, 44, 185-190.
Madaus, J. W., Zhao, J. & Ruban, L. (2008). Employment satisfaction of university
graduates with learning disabilities. Remedial and Special Education, 29, 323332.
Madaus, J. W., Gerber, P. J. & Price, L. A. (2008). Adults with learning disabilities in the
workforce: Lessons for secondary transition programs. Learning Disabilities
Research and Practice, 23, 148-153.
Madaus, J. W. (2008). Employment self-disclosure rates and rationales of university
graduates with learning disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities. 41, 291-299.
Madaus, J. W., & Shaw, S. F. (2008). The role of school professionals in the
implementation of Section 504. Educational Policy, 22, 363-378.
Shaw, S. F., Madaus, J. W. (2008). Preparing school personnel to implement Section 504.
Intervention in School and Clinic, 43, 226-230.
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Madaus, J. W., & Shaw, S. F. (2007). Transition assessment: Introduction to the special
issue. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 32, 130-132.
Dukes, L., Shaw, S. F., & Madaus, J. W. (2007). How to complete a summary of
performance for students exiting to postsecondary education. Assessment for
Effective Intervention 32, 143-159.
Seese, L. M., Madaus, J. W., Bray, M., & Kehle, T. (2007). Statewide compliance with
Section 504 policies and procedures. Journal of Special Education Leadership 20,
3-10.
Madaus, J. W. (2006). Improving the transition to career for college students with
learning disabilities: Suggestions from graduates. Journal of Postsecondary
Education and Disability, 19, 85-93.
Madaus, J. W., Bigaj, S., Chafouleas, S. & Simonsen, B. (2006). What key information
can be included in a comprehensive summary of performance? Career
Development for Exceptional Individuals, 29(2), 90-99.
Madaus, J. W. & Shaw, S. F. (2006). The impact of the IDEA 2004 on transition to
college for students with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities Research and
Practice, 21(4), 273-281.
Madaus, J. W. & Shaw, S. F. (2006). Disability services in postsecondary education:
Impact of IDEA 2004. Journal of Developmental Education, 30 (1), 12-21.
Madaus, J. W., & Shaw, S. F. (2006). School district implementation of Section 504 in
one state. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 24, 47-58.
Madaus, J. W. (2006). Employment outcomes of university graduates with learning
disabilities. Learning Disabilities Quarterly, 29, 19-31.
Madaus, J. W., Shaw, S. F., & Zhao, J. (2005). Section 504 practices in one state. Journal
of Special Education Leadership, 18, 24-29.
Patwa, S.S., Chafouleas, S.M., & Madaus, J.W. (2005). The effects of the Paired
Associates Strategy (PAS) on the recall of factual information by postsecondary
students with learning disabilities. School Psychology Review, 34, 556-570.
Madaus, J. W. (2005). The Woodcock Johnson III Tests of Achievement in foreign
language course substitution decisions for university students with learning
disabilities. Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 13, 95-103.
Madaus, J. W. (2005). Helping students with learning disabilities navigate the college
transition maze. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 37, 32-37. Reprinted in
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Frieberg, K. L. (2007). Annual Editions: Educating Exceptional Children 06/07
(18th ed.). Dubuque, IA: McGraw Hill.
Madaus, J. W., & Shaw, S. F. (2004). Section 504: The differences in the regulations
regarding secondary and postsecondary education. Intervention in School and
Clinic, 40, 81-87.
Madaus, M. M. R., Kehle, T. J., Madaus, J. W., & Bray, M. (2003). Effectiveness of the
mystery motivator intervention in improving math homework completion and
accuracy percentages. School Psychology International, 24, 4, 369-377.
Madaus, J. W. (2003). What high school students with learning disabilities need to know
about college foreign language requirements. TEACHING Exceptional Children,
36, 2, 62-67.
Madaus, J. W., Ruban, L. M., Foley, T. E., & McGuire, J. M. (2003). Attributes
contributing to the employment satisfaction of university graduates with learning
disabilities. Learning Disabilities Quarterly, 26, 3, 159-169.
Madaus, J. W., Foley, T. E., McGuire, J. M., & Ruban, L. M. (2002). Employment SelfDisclosure of Postsecondary Graduates with Learning Disabilities: Rates and
Rationales. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 35, 4, 364-369.
Madaus, J. W., Foley, T. E., McGuire, J. M., & Ruban, L. M. (2001). A Follow-Up
Investigation of University Graduates with Learning Disabilities. Career
Development for Exceptional Individuals, 24 (1), 133-146.
Madaus, J. W., & Madaus, M. M. R. (2001). Effective practices for the documentation of
learning disabilities at the postsecondary level. Learning Disabilities: A
Multidisciplinary Journal, 1 (1), 31-35.
Madaus, J. W. (2000). Services for college and university students with disabilities: A
historical perspective. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 14 (1),
4-21.
Madaus, J. W. (1998, Winter). Screening college students for potential learning
disabilities. Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 9 (1), 13-16.
Madaus, J. W. (1998). The effect of demographic characteristics on OSD administrator’s
perceptions of essential job functions. Journal of Postsecondary Education and
Disability, 13 (1), 3-22.
Madaus, J. W. (1997). The process: Development of AHEAD professional standards.
Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 12 (3), 18-25.
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Shaw, S. F., McGuire, J. M., & Madaus, J. W. (1997). Standards of professional practice.
Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 12 (3), 26-35.
Madaus, J. W. (1997). Accommodation, not privilege, for LD students. Trusteeship, 5,
25-29.
McGuire, J. M., Madaus, J. W., Ramirez, M. O., & Litt, A. V. (1996). An investigation
of documentation submitted by university students to verify their learning
disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 29, 297-304.
Cherkes-Julkowski, M., Stolzenberg, J., Hatzes, N., & Madaus, J. (1995). Methodological
issues in assessing the relationship among ADD, medication effects, and reading
performance. Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 6, 21-30.
Textbook
Shaw, S. F., Madaus, J. W. & Dukes, L. (eds.). (in preparation). Preparing students with
disabilities for college: A practical guide for transition. Baltimore: Paul E.
Brookes Publishing.
Textbook Chapters
Madaus, J. W. (2002). Assessment of learning disabilities. In L. C.
Brinckerhoff, S. F. Shaw, & J. M. McGuire (Eds.), Postsecondary Education
and Transition for Students with Learning Disabilities (2nd ed.). Austin, TX:
PRO-ED.
Miscellaneous Publications
Shaw, S. F., Parker, D. R., Madaus, J. W. (2005, July). Assessment for transition from
high school to postsecondary education. In B. S. Myles & L. Aylward (eds.).
Sailing the Sea of Knowledge: A Symposium of Global Ideas. Proceedings of the
International Association of Special Education 2005 Conference, Halifax, Nova
Scotia.
Madaus, J. W., Scott, S. S., & McGuire, J. M. (2005, January). Facultyware: An On-line
Resource on Universal Design for Instruction. e-Learning Dialogue. Retrieved
from http://www.campustechnology.com/news_article.asp?id=10472&typeid=155.
Madaus, J. W., Ruban, L. M., Foley, T. E., & McGuire, J. M. (2003). Variables
contributing to perceptions of employment satisfaction of university graduates
with learning disabilities. Higher Education Abstracts, 39, 1, 67.
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Madaus, J. W. (2004). Follow-up survey of year 2002 graduate/exiters of Connecticut
High Schools. Final Report, Connecticut State Department of Education, Bureau
of Special Education.
Madaus, J. W. (2004). Employment Outcomes and Experiences of College Graduates
with Learning Disabilities. Final Report, H133F030022, National Institute on
Disability and Rehabilitation Research, United States Department of Education.
Madaus, J. W. (2003). Assuring equal academic access for college students with learning
disabilities by implementing Universal Instructional Design in the Instructional
Environment. Final Grant Report, P33A990036, United States Department of
Education.
Madaus, J. W., Scott, S. & McGuire, J. (2003). Barriers and bridges to learning as
perceived by postsecondary students with learning disabilities (Tech. Rep. No.
01). Center on Postsecondary Education and Disability, University of
Connecticut.
Madaus, J. W., Scott, S. & McGuire, J. (2003). Addressing student diversity in the
classroom: The approaches of outstanding university professors (Tech. Rep. No.
02). Center on Postsecondary Education and Disability, University of
Connecticut.
Madaus, J. W. (2001). UDI and Usability: Preparing to review instructional products.
Facultyware On-Line Newsletter, 1, 3. Available at
http://www.facultyware.uconn.edu/newsletter/vol1_3/.
McGuire, J. M., Cherkes-Julkowski, M., Madaus, J. W., & Madaus, M. (1999).
Handbook for doctoral students in education; Field of study: Special Education.
Department of Educational Psychology, Storrs, CT.
McGuire, J. M., Madaus, J. W., & Peck, H. (1999, August). UPLD student handbook, 2nd
ed. Storrs, CT.
McGuire, J. M., & Madaus, J. W. (1999, Winter). LD documentation: Good news…and
more needed! Postsecondary LD Network News, (35), 1-2, 7.
McGuire, J. M., Madaus, J. W., & Plaia, K. (1998, August). UPLD learning specialist
training manual, 2nd ed. Storrs, CT.
Madaus, M. R., & Madaus, J. W. (1997). Variables from student applications to Mitchell
College’s Learning Resource Center compared to college success or failure: Are
they related? New London, CT: Learning Resource Center, Mitchell College.
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Madaus, M. R., & Madaus, J. W. (1997). Evaluation of the Learning Resource Center at
Mitchell College. New London, CT: Learning Resource Center, Mitchell College.
Madaus, J. W. (1996). Mitchell College Learning Resource Center student handbook.
New London, CT: Learning Resource Center, Mitchell College.
Madaus, J. W. (1995, Winter). Screening college students for potential learning
disabilities. Postsecondary LD Network News, (23), 1-3.
Madaus, J. W. (Fall, 1994). Transition: Tips for students with learning disabilities.
Postsecondary LD Network News, (22), 4.
Madaus, J. W. (Fall, 1994). Assessment of learning disabilities in adults. Connduit, (10),
9.
Madaus, J. W. (1994, Spring). Reader survey: Results. Connduit, (9) p. 2.
Madaus, J. W., Anderson, P. L., & McGuire, J. M. (1993). Resource guide of support
services for students with disabilities in Connecticut colleges and universities.
Storrs, CT: A.J. Pappanikou Center on Special Education and Rehabilitation: A
University Affiliated Program, University of Connecticut.
Madaus, J. W., Anderson, P. L., & McGuire, J. M. (1993). Resource guide of support
services for individuals with disabilities in Connecticut adult education programs.
Storrs, CT: A.J. Pappanikou Center on Special Education and Rehabilitation: A
University Affiliated Program, University of Connecticut.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS and PAPERS
Conference Presentations
Madaus, J. W., Banerjee, M., Miller, W. K., & Toft, L. (2008). Transition to College for
Students with Learning Disabilities. Invited presentation at the 17th Annual World
Congress on Learning Disabilities, Burlington, MA.
Madaus, J. W. (2008). Understanding learning disability evaluations. Invited 3-day
Strand presentation at the 20th Annual Postsecondary LD Training Institute,
Portland, ME.
Madaus, J. W. (2008). CPED Transition Research and Initiatives in Transition. Invited
presentation to the Capitol Region Education Collaborative, Hartford, CT.
Madaus, J. W., Patnoad, M., & Scarpati, S. (2007). Teaching food safety skills to students
in transition. Poster session at the Division for Career Development and
Transition annual conference, Orlando, FL.
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Madaus, J. W. (2007). Understanding learning disability evaluations. Invited 3-day
Strand presentation at the 19th Annual Postsecondary LD Training Institute,
Saratoga, NY.
Seese, L. M., Kehle, T. J., Bray, M. A., & Madaus, J. (2007). A state-wide survey of
district compliance with Section 504. Poster session at the annual meeting of the
National Association of School Psychologists, New York, NY.
Madaus, J. W. (2006). Planning for postsecondary transition to college. Invited
presentation at the 15th Annual World Congress on Learning Disabilities,
Burlington, MA.
Madaus, J. W. (2006). Understanding learning disability evaluations. Invited 3-day
Strand presentation at the 18th Annual Postsecondary LD Training Institute,
Burlington, VT.
Madaus, J. W., & Shaw, S. F. (2006). The impact of the summary of performance
document in college transition. Paper session at the 2006 Council for Exceptional
Children Annual Convention, Salt Lake City, UT.
Shaw, S. F., Madaus, J. W., & Izzo, M. (2006). Implementing the new summary of
performance requirement in secondary schools. Paper session at the 2006
Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention, Salt Lake City, UT.
Scanlon, D., Gerber, P., Madaus, J., & Raskind, M. (2006). From adolescence to
adulthood: Curricular, affective, and service factors that influence adult
outcomes. Panel presentation at the 14th Annual Pacific Coast Research
Conference, Coronado, CA.
Madaus, J. W. (2005). Helping students with learning disabilities prepare for the
transition to college. Invited presentation at the 14th Annual World Congress on
Learning Disabilities, Burlington, MA.
Madaus, J. W. (2005). What Happens After College? Outcomes of Graduates with
Learning Disabilities. Poster session at the Division of Career Development and
Transition annual conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Madaus, J. W., & Shaw, S. F. (2005). Transition to College with a Summary of
Performance Document. Presentation at the Division of Career Development and
Transition annual conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Madaus, J. W. (2005). Understanding learning disability evaluations. Invited 3-day
Strand presentation at the 17th Annual Postsecondary LD Training Institute,
Portland, ME.
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Madaus, J. W. (2005). Employment outcomes of college graduates with learning
disabilities. Invited single session presentation at the 17th Annual Postsecondary
LD Training Institute, Portland, ME.
Madaus, J. W. (2005). Employment outcomes of college graduates with learning
disabilities. Paper session at the 2005 Council for Exceptional Children Annual
Convention, Baltimore, MD.
Shaw, S. F., Kochhar-Bryant, C., Izzo, M., & Madaus, J. W. (2005). Transition
assessment for postsecondary education. Paper session at the 2005 Council for
Exceptional Children Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD.
Madaus, J. W. (2005). Factors Influencing the Employment Outcomes of College
Graduates with Learning Disabilities. Paper session at the 37th Annual New
England Educational Research Organization conference, Northampton, MA.
Kilty, S., Cioffi, N., McNulty, J. J., O’Leary, K., & Madaus, J. W. (2005). Exploring the
transfer of skills acquired in early reading intervetion to the regular education
classroom. Poster session at the 37th Annual New England Educational Research
Organization conference, Northampton, MA.
Shaw, S. F., & Madaus, J. W., (2004). Preparing personnel to implement Section 504.
Presentation at the annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division of CEC,
Albuquerque, NM.
Madaus, J. W. (2004). Diagnosis and characteristics of subtypes of learning disabilities.
Invited 3-day Strand Presentation at the 16th Annual Postsecondary LD Training
Institute, Mt. Snow, VT.
Madaus, J. W. (2004). Employment outcomes of college graduates with learning
disabilities. Paper session at the 36th Annual New England Educational Research
Organization conference, Portsmouth, NH.
Madaus, J. W. (2004). Helping students navigate the transition maze. Invited keynote
presentation at the 22nd Annual Connecticut Association for Children with
Leaning Disabilities conference, Trumbull, CT.
Kehle, T. J., Madaus, M. M. R., Madaus, J. W., & Bray, M. A. (2004). Effectiveness of
Mystery Motivators on Promoting Homework Completion and Accuracy. Poster
presentation at the 36th annual National Association of School Psychologists
Annual Convention, Dallas, TX.
Madaus, J. W. (2003). Determining Foreign Language Course Substitutions for
University Students with Learning Disabilities Using the Woodcock Johnson III
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Tests of Achievement. Paper session at the Northeastern Educational Research
Association 34th Annual Conference, Kerhonkston, NY.
Madaus, J. W. (2003). Diagnosis and intervention of types of learning disabilities.
Invited 3-day Strand Presentation at the 15th Annual Postsecondary LD Training
Institute, Mystic, CT.
Madaus, J. W., Foley, T. E., Ruban, L. M. & McGuire, J. M. (2003). Variables
contributing to perceptions of employment satisfaction in university graduates
with learning disabilities. Paper session at the 2003 American Educational
Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Madaus, J. W., Scott, S. S., & McGuire, J. M. (2003). A two-step electronic juried review
process to promote Universal Design for Instruction and enhance academic
access for college students with diverse learning needs. Poster session at the 2003
American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Madaus, J. W., Ruban, L. M. Foley, T. E., & McGuire, J. M. (2003). Life after college:
Employment efficacy and satisfaction of graduates with learning disabilities.
Paper session at the 2003 Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention,
Seattle, WA.
Foley, T. E., Madaus, J. W., McGuire, J. M. & Ruban, L. M. (2003). University
graduates with learning disabilities: A follow-up investigation. Poster Session at
the 40th Annual Learning Disabilities Association of America International
Conference, Chicago, IL.
Madaus, J.W. (2002). Making sense of LD documentation. Invited 3-day Strand
Presentation at the 14th Annual Postsecondary LD Training Institute, Burlington,
VT.
Madaus, J. W. (2002). Taking the next step: What students and their families need to
know. Invited Presentation at the 20th Annual Connecticut Association for
Children with Leaning Disabilities conference, Trumbull, CT.
Madaus, J. W. (2002). Differences between high school and college for students with
disabilities. Invited presentation at the State of Connecticut Special Education
Resource Center Taste of College Annual Conference, Storrs, CT.
Ball, L., Madaus, J., Hutchins, J. & Carnevale, J. (2002). Learning the differences: Postsecondary options for students with learning disabilities. Invited panel
presentation at the New England Association for College Admission Counseling
Annual Conference, Fairfield, CT.
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Madaus, J. W. (2002). Foreign language requirements: Secondary school planning and
transition to postsecondary institutions. Presentation at the Learning Disabilities
Association of America 39th Annual International Conference, Denver, CO.
Madaus, J. W., McGuire, J. M., Foley, T., & Ruban, L. M. (2001). A follow-up
investigation of university graduates with learning disabilities. Paper session at
the Northeastern Educational Research Association 32nd Annual Conference,
Kerhonkston, NY.
Madaus, J., McGuire, J., Scott, S., Shaw, S., Brown, S., & Schrader, P. G. (2001). The
use of universal design for instruction to enhance academic access for college
students with learning disabilities. Symposium presentation at the Northeastern
Educational Research Association 32nd Annual Conference, Kerhonkston, NY.
Cushing, M., & Madaus, J. (2001). Cognitive disabilities and the Internet. Invited
presentation at the Northeast Regional Computing Program SIG Workshop on
Web Accessibility, Amherst, MA.
Madaus, J. W. (2001). Foreign language requirements and postsecondary students with
learning disabilities. Poster session accepted for presentation at the National
Association of School Psychologists 2001 Annual Convention, Washington, DC.
Madaus, J. W., & Scott, S. S. (2000). Assuring equal academic access for college
students with LD by implementing Universal Design in the instructional
environment. Poster Session at U.S. Department of Education Project Director
Meeting, Richmond, VA.
McGuire, J. M., Madaus, J. W., & Currie, J. (2000). Secondary/postsecondary transition
issues: Shall the twain ever meet? Invited presentation at the 22nd International
Conference on Learning Disabilities. Austin, TX.
Madaus, J. W., & Madaus, M. M. R. (2000). Cracking the code of LD documentation.
Invited 3-day Strand Presentation at the 12th Annual Postsecondary LD Training
Institute, Saratoga Springs, NY.
McGuire, J. M., & Madaus, J. W. (1999). LD programming from A to Z. Invited 3-day
Strand Presentation at the 11th Annual Postsecondary LD Training Institute,
Burlington, VT.
Madaus, J. M. (1999). Taking the next step: What students and their families need to
know. Invited Presentation at the 17th Annual Connecticut Association for
Children with Leaning Disabilities Conference, Trumbull, CT.
McGuire, J. M., & Madaus, J. W. (1999). We’ve come a long way, but… Presentation at
the 36th Annual Learning Disabilities of America conference, Atlanta, GA.
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McGuire, J. M., & Madaus, J. W. (1998). LD programming from A to Z. Invited 3-day
Strand Presentation at the 10th Annual Postsecondary LD Training Institute,
Portland, ME.
Korbel, D. M., McGuire, J. M., Madaus, J. W., Lucia, J., & Waite, C. (1998). ADHD:
Adding the dimension of humor-daily! Presentation at the 10th Annual
Postsecondary LD Training Institute, Portland, ME.
Kincaid, J., Hatzes, N., Korbel, D., Madaus, J. W., & Scott, S. (1998) Scenarios from the
real world: Challenges faced by postsecondary disability personnel. Invited
general session participant, the 10th Annual Postsecondary LD Training Institute,
Portland, ME.
McGuire, J. M., & Madaus, J. W. (1998). LD Documentation: The perspective of
postsecondary disability service providers. Invited Presentation at the 6th Annual
Conference on Serving Adults with Learning Disabilities, Farmington, CT.
Eichner, S. J., Ijiri, L., Jonas, D. L., & Madaus, J. (February, 1997). The learning
disabled: Strategies for supporting their learning needs. Invited panel
participant, The College Board New England Regional Meeting, Boston, MA.
Shaw, S., Madaus, J., & Price, L. (November, 1996). Professional standards and code of
ethics for personnel serving college students with disabilities. Paper presented at
the 19th Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division of CEC,
Washington, DC.
Shaw, S., Brinckerhoff, L., Madaus, J., McGuire, J., & Jarrow, J. (July, 1996). AHEAD
Professional Standards. Plenary Session at the AHEAD National Conference,
New Orleans, LA.
Madaus, J. W. (June, 1996). Black and white. Or Gray? Presentation at the 8th Annual
Postsecondary LD Training Institute, Newport, RI.
Madaus, J. W. (October, 1995). Preparing students with disabilities for college.
Presentation at Educating for Success Conference, Mitchell College, New
London, CT.
Madaus, J. W. (July, 1995). OSD Administrator roles and functions: Results of a
national survey of disability services providers. Presentation to the AHEAD
Professional Standards Task Force, AHEAD National Conference, San Jose, CA.
Madaus, J. W. (June, 1995). How many hats can you wear? Roles and Functions of OSD
administrators. Presentation at the 7th Annual Postsecondary LD Training
Institute, Farmington, CT.
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McGuire, J. M., Litt, A. V., Silver, B., Hatzes, N., & Madaus, J. W. (1995, April). An
exploratory study of the effectiveness of a university support program for students
with learning disabilities in promoting independence and success. Paper
presented at the 1995 American Educational Research Association Annual
Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
Madaus, J. W. (October, 1994). Disability support services available at postsecondary
institutions. Presentation at Building Bridges: Transition Planning and
Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities, University of Hartford,
West Hartford, CT.
McGuire, J. M., & Madaus, J. W. (June, 1994). Screening college students for learning
disabilities: Issues and considerations. Presentation at the 6th Annual
Postsecondary LD Training Institute, Farmington, CT.
Madaus, J. W., & Hatzes, N. (June, 1994). Demystifying learning disabilities.
Presentation at the 2nd Annual Postsecondary LD Training Pre-Institute,
Farmington, CT.
Madaus, J. W. (April, 1994). Support services for students with disabilities at
Connecticut colleges and universities. Presentation at Options for the Future,
University of New Haven, New Haven, CT.
Other Presentations
Madaus, J. W. (2006). The ripple effect of the IDEA 2004 on postsecondary education.
Invited presentation to the Connecticut Association on Higher Education and
Disability, New Britain, CT.
Madaus, J. W. (2003, October). Helping students with LD transition to college. Invited
presentation to the Special Education Faculty of Simsbury Public Schools,
Simsbury, CT.
Madaus, J. W. (2001, October). Support Services After High School. Invited Presentation
to the Students, Parents, and Faculty of Lyman Memorial High School, Lebanon,
CT.
Madaus, J. W. (1999, October). Transition issues for students with LD. Invited
Presentation to the Students, Parents, and Faculty of Trumbull High School,
Trumbull, CT.
Madaus, J. W. (1998, March). High school vs. college: Are you ready for the next step?
Invited presentation to Students and Teachers of Durham, CT at the University of
Connecticut, Storrs, CT.
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Madaus, J. W. (1997, October). Understanding learning disabilities. Invited presentation
to the New London Rotary Club, New London, CT.
Madaus, J. W. (1996, October). Learning Disabilities: Characteristics and legal issues.
Invited presentation to the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Program, United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT.
Madaus, J. W. (1995, October). Learning Disabilities: Characteristics and legal issues.
Invited presentation to the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Program, United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT.
Panel Moderator (1993, October). Northeast Educational Research Association 29th
Annual Conference, Ellenville, NY.
Staff Development Presentations
Madaus, J. W. (2000, April). LD 101 and UPLD. Invited training presentation to the
facilitators of the UConn Connects program, University of Connecticut, Storrs,
CT.
Madaus, J. W. (1998, July). College students with learning disabilities: Legal
considerations, characteristics, and reasonable accommodations. Invited inservice presentation for the College of Liberal Arts Advisory Center, University of
Connecticut, Storrs, CT.
Madaus, J. W. (1996, March). Roles and functions of learning specialists: What really
happens? Invited in-service presentation for the University Program for College
Students with Learning Disabilities, Storrs, CT.
Madaus, J. W. (1995, September). College students with learning disabilities: Legal
considerations, characteristics, and reasonable accommodations. Invited inservice presentation for the Mitchell College Faculty, New London, CT.
Anderson, P. L., & Madaus, J. W. (1995, March). Adults with learning disabilities: Legal
considerations, characteristics, and reasonable accommodations. Invited inservice presentation for the Adult Training & Development Network of
Connecticut, Shelton, CT.
Madaus, J. W., & Starr, P. J. (1994, November). Adults with learning disabilities: Legal
considerations, characteristics, and reasonable accommodations. Invited inservice presentation for the Adult Training & Development Network of
Connecticut, Wallingford, CT.
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Madaus, J. W. (1994, September). SQ3R: A learning strategy to improve reading
comprehension and memory. Invited in-service presentation for the University
Program for College Students with Learning Disabilities, Storrs, CT.
Anderson, P. L., & Madaus, J. W. (1994, April). Adults with learning disabilities: Legal
considerations, characteristics, and reasonable accommodations. Invited inservice presentation for the Adult Training & Development Network of
Connecticut, Waterbury, CT.
Madaus, J. W. (1994, April). The student-athlete with a learning disability: Challenges
are a part of the game. Invited in-service presentation for the University Program
for College Students with Learning Disabilities, Storrs, CT.
Litt, A. V., & Madaus, J. W. (1994, March). The University Program for College
Students with Learning Disabilities. Invited in-service presentation for UConnConnects, University of Connecticut Division of Student Affairs, Storrs, CT.
Anderson, P. L., & Madaus, J. W. (1993, December). Adults with learning disabilities:
Legal considerations, characteristics, and reasonable accommodations. Invited
in-service presentation for the Adult Training & Development Network of
Connecticut, Danielson, CT.
Bigaj, S. J., & Madaus, J. W. (1993, May). The future of quality management at Futures?
Invited in-service presentation for the A. J. Pappanikou Center on Special
Education and Rehabilitation: Futures Employment Assessment Project, South
Windsor, CT.
Grants and Contracts Received – Total as of 11/08: $1,316,290
Madaus, J. W., & Banerjee, M. (2008). UDI On-Line. Award $1,043,735. Office for
Postsecondary Education, United States Department of Education.
Madaus, J. W. (2008). Follow-up investigation of exiters of special education in
Connecticut School Districts, Year 2006. Award $79,315, Connecticut State
Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education.
Madaus, J. W., & Banerjee, M. (2008). Learning disability documentation review: A
process to assist decision making at the postsecondary level in an era of change.
Award $17, 593, University of Connecticut Large Faculty Grant Competition.
Madaus, J. W. (2007). Follow-up investigation of exiters of special education in
Connecticut School Districts, Year 2005. Award $40,811, Connecticut State
Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education.
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Madaus, J. W. (2006). Follow-up investigation of exiters of special education in
Connecticut School Districts, Year 2004. Award $35,652, Connecticut State
Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education.
Madaus, J. W. (2004). Follow-up investigation of exiters of special education in
Connecticut School Districts, Year 2002. Award $39,744, Connecticut State
Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education.
Madaus, J. W. (2003). Employment outcomes and experiences of college graduates with
learning disabilities. Award $55,000. Mary E. Switzer Distinguished Research
Fellowship Program, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.
Madaus, J. W. (2002). An investigation of district practices and professional knowledge
of Section 504. Award $2,000, Department of Education Psychology Young
Investigator Funds Competition.
Madaus, J. W. (2002). Development of a Pilot Screening Instrument for Potential
Foreign Language Course Substitutions for University Students with Learning
Disabilities. Award $1,000, University of Connecticut Research Foundation Small
Grant Competition.
Madaus, J. W. (2001). Development of a Pilot Screening Instrument for Potential
Foreign Language Course Substitutions for University Students with Learning
Disabilities. Award $1,000, University of Connecticut Research Foundation Small
Grant Competition.
Madaus, J. W. (2001). Development of a Pilot Screening Instrument for Potential
Foreign Language Course Substitutions for University Students with Learning
Disabilities. Award $440.00, University of Connecticut Graduate School
Research Funds.