Wendy Weichel Murawski, Ph.D.
Murawski
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8265
(818) 677-7037
wendy.murawski@csun.edu
SUMMARY: Experience teaching pupils with a range of disabilities (mild to
severe) in segregated and inclusive settings. Experience in teacher preparation,
supervision, inservice training, collaboration & professional development.
Recent scholarly activities include publication, research, national committee
activities, and presentations at local, state & national levels.
I. EDUCATION:
2001; Ph.D.
 Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D.); Special Education with emphases in
Research, Methodology, Collaboration, & Administration
University of California, Riverside, California.
1995; Ed.S.
 Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.); Educational Administration with
emphasis in Special Education
College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.
1993
 Completed coursework for endorsement in field of Mental Retardation
College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.
1992; M.Ed.
 Master of Education Degree (M.Ed.); Endorsements in the areas of
Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disturbances, and German
College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.
1991; B.A.
 Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.); Double major in German & Comparative
Literature, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.
II. CERTIFICATIONS:
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California Clear Specialist Teaching Credential in Special Education: Learning Handicapped (K-12)
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California Teaching Certificate in Special Education: Resource Specialist Program (K-12)
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Virginia Teaching Credential in Special Education: Learning Disabilities (LD) (K-12)
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Virginia Teaching Credential in Special Education: Emotional Disturbances (ED) (K-12)
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Virginia Teaching Credential in Foreign Languages: German
III. PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCES:
University
2010-present:
 Eisner Endowed Chair of the Center for Teaching and Learning College of Education, CSUN
Oversee the research activities for Fellows and Associates of the Center for Teaching and
Learning ( considered the research arm of the College of Education). Facilitate collaborative,
interdisciplinary and integrative projects and clinical practice. Help with public relations and
community support. Develop and facilitate ongoing collaborative activities that help transform
current educational practices in the college by working with innovative national consultants.
2010-present:
 Full Professor Department of Special Education, CSUN
Chair Master’s comprehensive exams and theses for students in the area of mild/moderate
disabilities and educational therapy. Develop, coordinate and teach SPED 420, a new course on
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collaboration and inclusive education for students in Special, Elementary, and Secondary
Education.
2005-2010:
 Associate Professor Department of Special Education, CSUN
Chair Master's comprehensive exams and theses for students in the area of mild/moderate
disabilities and educational therapy. Co-taught courses for secondary, elementary, and special
education teachers in the Accelerated Collaborative Teaching (ACT) program. Teach, co-teach,
and mentor new part-time faculty in the graduate courses. Chaired the Mild/ Moderate
Specialization committee. Serve as Graduate Coordinator for all Special Education programs
(Early Childhood, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Moderate-Severe, Mild-Moderate, Educational Therapy)
and chair graduate committee. Chaired creation of the new graduate MA program with the
graduate committee. Promoted to Associate Professor (2005) and received tenure (2006).
2000-2005:
 Assistant Professor
Department of Special Education, California State University, Northridge
Courses include those in collaboration and consultation, introduction to special education for
general educators, positive behavioral support, indirect support services and staff development.
Chaired Master's comprehensive exams for students in the area of mild/moderate disabilities, cotaught an “introduction to teaching in urban schools” course for secondary, elementary, and
special education teachers through the Accelerated Collaborative Teaching (ACT) program.
Supervised student teachers and interns in pre-service and in-service fieldwork experiences.
Chaired the Mild/Moderate Specialization committee for the department of special education.
2002-2005:
 Inclusive Education Program (IEP) Coordinator
Department of Special Education, California State University, Northridge
Coordinated and facilitated increased inclusive practices in elementary schools in District B of Los
Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Communicated and collaborated with university and
district personnel in developing a more inclusive model of instruction for students with
disabilities.
1998-2000:
 Full-time Lecturer
Department of Special Education, California State University, Northridge
Taught a wide variety of coursework including functional behavioral assessment and intervention,
staff development and in-service preparation, collaboration and consultation, advanced practica,
and supervision of student teachers and interns.
1998-2001:
 Intern Program Coordinator (CAIP)
Department of Special Education, California State University, Northridge
Coordinated and facilitated recruitment, advising, and retention of Special Education interns in the
Antelope and Santa Clarita Valleys. Communicated and collaborated with SELPA and district
personnel in the Antelope/Santa Clarita Valleys and in Burbank.
1997-1998:
 Part-time Lecturer
Department of Special Education, California State University, Northridge
Taught collaboration and consultation, as well as staff development and in-service preparation, to
graduate and credential students in Special Education.
K-12
1995-1998:
 Special Education Resource Specialist (RSP) Teacher
Burbank Unified School District: John Burroughs High School, Burbank, CA
9th grade caseload of students with mild/moderate disabilities (to include learning disabilities,
serious emotional disturbances, physical disabilities, Tourette Syndrome, Asperger's Disorder,
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mental retardation, and attention deficit disorder); Taught Study Skills, RSP English, RSP Math,
and co-taught multiple subjects
Summer 1998:
 Special Education Severely Handicapped (SH) Teacher
Burbank Unified School District: John Burroughs High School, Burbank, CA
9th –12th grade class of students with severe disabilities (to include autism, serious emotional
disturbances, physical disabilities, cerebral palsy and mental retardation); Worked with three
paraprofessionals in providing academic, functional living, & social skill instruction in school and
community; co-taught multiple subjects
1992-1995:
 Special Education Resource Specialist Teacher; German (levels 1-5) Teacher
York County School District: Bruton High School, Williamsburg, VA
9th-12th caseload of students with mild/moderate disabilities in inclusive setting; Taught one Study
Skills class, two German classes (levels 1 & 2; levels 3-5), and co-taught English & Science in
Block Scheduling environment with students in general and special education
Summer 1994:
 Enrichment Program for Gifted Learners - German Teacher
College of William & Mary: Enrichment Center, Williamsburg, VA
6th – 8th grade students identified as gifted or high-achieving; Introductory course in the German
language and culture provided at an accelerated pace with activities designed to be appropriate to
middle school students with high abilities; Included vocabulary, grammar, culture, listening,
speaking & writing skills
IV. ADMINISTRATIVE & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (K-12):
1997-1998
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1995-1998
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1996-1998:
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1993-1995
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1994-1995
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1992-1995
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1992-1995
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1994-1995
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Summer,1994
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1993-1994
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School Site Council Vice-President
John Burroughs High School, Burbank, CA
Spirit Squad Coach (Cheer, Song, Flags, Mascots)
John Burroughs High School, Burbank, CA
Advisor & Organizer, Student of the Month program
John Burroughs High School, Burbank, CA
Special Education Department Chair
Bruton High School, Williamsburg, VA.
Special Education Mentor Teacher
Bruton High School, Williamsburg, VA.
Section 504 Compliance Officer/Coordinator
Bruton High School, Williamsburg, VA.
School Coordinator & Foreign Exchange Advisor
York County VA Cultural Exchange Program with Zweibruecken, Germany.
'Foreign Language for All Learners' District Committee-School Representative
York County School District, VA
Lead Instructor for International Cultural Holidays
French & Spanish Students; Williamsburg, VA.
Literacy Passport Curriculum Development Committee Chairperson
York County Public School Division, VA.
V. CONTINUING EDUCATION:
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Mentoring Student Teachers Through Co-Teaching by Drs. Nancy Bacharach and Teresa Heck, St.Cloud State
University, Minnesota, November 2009, CSUN
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Motivation Workshop by Rick Lavoie, May 11, 2009 at CHIME Charter Elementary School
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Resiliency & Mindsets with Dr. Bob Brooks, April, 2009 at the CSUN Center for Teaching and Learning
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Kansas Strategic Instruction Model (SIM)- Course Organizer Routine, by Dr. Beth Lasky, October 2008, CSUN
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Bridging Cultures presentation by Dr. Carrie Rothstein Fisch, 2008, CSUN
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American Sign Language (ASL IV) by Dr. Jordan Eichman, Fall 2008, CSUN
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Textbook Writing Workshop by Dr. Michael Speigler, February 2008, Claremont College
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American Sign Language (ASL III) by Christine Firskin, Spring 2008
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American Sign Language (ASL II) by Jeff Lenham, Fall 2007
 Council for Exceptional Children national conference, April 2007
 Course Redesign Series, CSUN, April & May, 2007
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Workshop on Co-Teaching by Dr. Richard Villa (Bayridge Consortium), Fall 2005
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American Sign Language classes by Dr. Rachel Friedman Narr (CSUN), Fall 2005-Spring 2006
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Workshop on Gifted Education by Dr. Barry Ziff (CSLA), Spring 2004
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Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching workshops, California State University, Northridge
 Writing a Successful Beck Proposal, Spring 2005
 Teaching as Performance, Spring 2004
 Scholarship of Teaching: Investigating Learning in our Courses, Spring 2003
 Effective Grading Forum, Fall 2002
 Beck Teaching Forum, Fall 2002
 Getting Organized for Your Faculty Roles: Teaching, Scholarship, and Service, Fall 2002
 Writing Beck Proposals & Sharing of a Model Project, Spring 2002
 University Peer Coaching Orientation, Spring 1999
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Schools Attuned week-long training on Dr. Mel Levine’s work; June 2003; Culver City, CA.
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Bureau of Education and Research workshop by Anne Beninghof on Co-teaching; 2003
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Alliance workshop on grant-writing for new faculty, June 2002; Long Beach, CA.
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WebCT workshops on on-line course development; California State University, Northridge (2001)
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California State University Teacher-Scholar Summer Institute 2000; workshop on developing on-line courses
and utilizing web-based materials for inclusion in higher education courses, Long Beach, CA (2000)
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COMRISE Grant-writing workshop for Doctoral Candidates, 2000; Golden, CO, under the supervision and
instruction of Dr. Dan Hallahan and Dr.Stanley Trent.
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Graduate Student Researcher under the supervision of Dr. Donald MacMillan, Dr. Frank Gresham, and Dr.
Kathleen Lane.
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American Sign Language classes with Dr. Lawrence Fleischner , Department of Deaf Studies, California State
University, Northridge (1999)
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Understanding Tourette Syndrome Workshop, Tourette Syndrome Association, San Bernardino, CA (1999)
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Writing Across the Curriculum Workshop, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, California State
University, Northridge (1998)
VI. PROFESSIONAL AWARDS, HONORS, AND GRANTS:
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Co-Director (with Dr. Nancy Burstein), “Clinical Training Model” grant, Federal Earmark grant for College of
Education for $450,000, 2011
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Director, “Transdisciplinary Teacher Development Project” grant, Federal Earmark grant for College of
Education for $285,000, 2010
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Selected as the Michael D. Eisner Endowed Chair for the Center of Teaching and Learning, 2010
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Nominated for the “Outstanding Faculty Award” for California State University, Northridge, 2009
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Nominated for the “Outstanding Faculty Award” for California State University, Northridge, 2008
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Recipient of Sabbatical – Fall 2007
California State University, Northridge Michael D. Eisner College of Education
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Recipient of a 2 year State of West Virginia Department of Education Research Grant
for Co-Teaching and Student Outcomes: What are we really seeing in the classrooms?, 2007-2009
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Recipient of a 2 year State of West Virginia Department of Education Research Grant
for Co-Teaching and Teacher Perceptions: Improving practice through data collection, 2006-2008
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Recipient of EARLY Tenure– Fall 2006
California State University, Northridge Department of Special Education
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Recipient of EARLY Promotion to Associate Professor – Fall 2005
California State University, Northridge Department of Special Education
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Recipient of a Center on Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) Beck Grant
California State University, Northridge (with S. Spencer) on Improving Communication Skills for Effective
Collaboration in Special Education, 2005
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Recipient of the “Early Careers Publication Award” from the Division of Research, Council for Exceptional
Children (CEC) for 2004. Presented at CEC conference, New Orleans, LA, April 2004.
This is a national award presented to an individual who has contributed a piece of substantive research in
the form of a publication that will impact the field of special education. Eligible authors must be within 5 years
of having received their doctorate degrees.
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Recipient of the “Distinguished Teacher Educator Award” from the California Council on Teacher Educators
(CCTC) for 2004. Presented in San Jose, CA, April 2004.
This is a state level award presented to one teacher educator in California each year. I was nominated by
former students, a few colleagues and my department chair.
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Recipient of a College of Education research grant for co-teaching research, 2004
California State University, Northridge, on Investigating the match between co-teaching practice & theory
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Nominee for the “Don Dorsey Excellence in Mentoring Award”, California State University Northridge, 2003
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Became a National Presenter on Co-Teaching for the Bureau of Education & Research in 2003;
Focus on Co-Teaching strategies for secondary educators
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Recipient of the “Outstanding Dissertation of the Year” Award from the Division of Learning Disabilities
(DLD), Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) for 2001. Presented at CEC conference, New York City, April
2002.
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Recipient of a university research grant for co-teaching research, California State University, Northridge, 2002
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Recipient of “Exemplary Poster Session” at National Council for Exceptional Children conference in NYC, NY,
April 2002. One of ten selected.
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Co-recipient (with Dr. Tamarah Ashton) of the international Susan B. Gorin Award through the Council for
Exceptional Children (CEC) for exemplary work with the Student chapters of CEC; 2001
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Recipient of a Faculty Development Grant for the development of a Service Learning Course in the Spring of
2001 for the California State University, Northridge, 2000
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Recipient of a mini-grant for Doctoral research, University of California, Riverside, 2000
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Recipient of Justin Lai Endowed Scholarship, University of California, Riverside, 1999-2000
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California “Outstanding Young Educator” Award, recipient of award from California Junior Chamber of
Commerce, 1998.
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Member, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, 1992 – present
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"Teacher of the Month", John Burroughs High School, CA, 1996, 1997
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"Teacher of the Year", Bruton High School, VA, (voted by student body), 1993
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Recipient of "Teaching Students with Emotional Disturbances" (TSED) full scholarship for Master's program in
Special Education with emphases in Emotional Disturbance and Learning Disabilities, 1991-1992
VII. PUBLICATIONS (IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER)
BOOKS & BOOK CHAPTERS
Murawski,W.W., Hutchinson, L., & Jaimes, I. (in progress). Just add co-teachers: Strategies and Differentiated
Lesson Plans for the Inclusive K-12 Classroom.
Murawski, W.W., & Dieker, L.A. (requested publication; expected publication date 2012). Leading the Co-Teaching
Dance: Leadership strategies for effective co-teaching. For the Council for Exceptional Children.
Murawski, W.W., Carter, N., Sileo, N. & Prater, M.A. (2012). Communicating and Collaborating with Families. In
N. Sileo & M.A. Prater (Eds) Working with families of children with special needs: Family and
professional partnerships and roles (pp.59-90). Pearson: San Francisco, CA. (book chapter)
Murawski, W.W., & Spencer, S.A. (2011). Collaborate, Communicate, and Differentiate! How to Do It All
in Today’s K-12 Inclusive Classroom. Corwin Press: Thousand Oaks, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2010). Collaborative teaching at the elementary level: Making the co-teaching marriage
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work!. Corwin Press: Thousand Oaks, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2009). Collaborative teaching at the secondary level: Making the co-teaching marriage work!.
Corwin Press: Thousand Oaks, CA.
Murawski, W.W., Stanford, B., Sileo, N., & Dieker, L.A. (2005). Prioritizing the personal with the professional.
In M.H.Lupi and S.M. Martin (Eds.). Special Women, Special Leaders: Special Educators and the
Challenge of Leadership (pp.125-138). Lang Publishing. (Book chapter)
Murawski, W.W. (2004). Co-teaching for Success: Strategies for your students to find success in the inclusive
classroom(Handbook; grades 6-12). Bellevue, WA: Bureau of Education and Research.
Murawski, W.W. (2003). Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom: Working together to help all your students find
success (Handbook; grades 6-12). Medina, WA: Institute for Educational Development.
PEER-REVIEWED REFERRED JOURNAL ARTICLES
Iland, E., Weiner, I. & Murawski, W.W. (in review). Obstacles faced by Latina mothers of children with Autism.
California Journal of Health Promotion.
Techaviratanakul, D., & Murawski, W.W. (in review). Educational Therapists: A potential partner for collaboration
in K-12 schools. Phi Delta Kappan.
Murawski, W.W. (in press). 10 tips for using co-planning time more efficiently. Teaching Exceptional Children.
Techaviratanakul, D., & Murawski, W.W. (in press). Educational Therapists and schools: Potential partners in
collaboration. Educational Leadership.
Techaviratanakul, D., & Murawski, W.W. (2011). Collaboration between educational therapists and their potential
school partners. The Educational Therapist, 32(1), 9-10, 16-17.
Murawski, W.W. & Lochner, W.W. (2011). Observing co-teaching? What to ask for, look for, and listen for.
Intervention in School and Clinic, 46(3), 174-183.
Murawski, W.W., Lockwood, L., Khalili, A., & Johnston, A. (2009). A bully-free school. Educational Leadership,
67(4).
Sears, S., Burstein, N., Ashton, T.M., & Murawski, W.W. (2009). Designing a standards-based alternative
route to certification program: Describing the process and the products. Journal of National Alternative
Certification.
Murawski, W.W., & Hughes, C.E. (2009). Response to Intervention, collaboration, and co-teaching: A necessary
combination for successful systemic change. Preventing School Failure, 53(4), 67-77.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, September). Five keys to co-teaching in inclusive classrooms. The School Administrator.
27.
Murawski, W.W., & Dieker, L.A. (2008). 50 ways to keep your co-teacher. Teaching Exceptional Children, 40(4),
40-48.
Friedman Narr, R., Murawski, W.W., & Spencer, S. (2007, Spring). Fostering independence in students with special
needs. The Ladder, p.9-10.
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Murawski, W.W. (2007, Spring). Clarifying the role of a co-teacher. The Ladder, p.22-23.
Murawski, W.W. (2006). Student outcomes in co-taught secondary English classes: How can we improve? Reading
and Writing Quarterly, 22(3) 227-247.
Song, J. & Murawski, W. W. (2005). Korean-American parents’ perspectives on teacher-parent
collaboration. Journal of International Special Needs Education, 8, 32-38.
Murawski, W.W. & Wilshinsky, N. (2005). Teaching self-determination to elementary students:
Six year olds at the wheel. Teaching Exceptional Children Plus, 1(5), Article 3.
Weiner, I. & Murawski, W.W. (2005). Schools Attuned: A model for collaborative intervention. Intervention in
School and Clinic, 40(5), 284-290.
Murawski, W.W. (2005). Addressing diverse needs through co-teaching: Take ‘baby steps!’. Kappa Delta Pi
Record, 41(2), 77-82.
Murawski, W.W. & Ashton, T.M. (2004). Pedagogy: It’s not really a dirty word! The C.E.L.T. Letter, 5(2), 5, 14.
Murawski, W.W., & Dieker, L.A. (2004). Tips and strategies for co-teaching at the secondary level. Teaching
Exceptional Children, 36(5), 52-58.
Dieker, L.A., & Murawski, W.W. (2003). Co-teaching at the secondary level: Unique issues, current trends, and
suggestions for success. The High School Journal, 86(4), 1-13.
Murawski, W.W. (2003). School collaboration research: Successes and difficulties. Academic Exchange Quarterly,
7(3), 104-108.
Murawski, W.W. (2002). Including co-teaching in a teacher preparation program: A vital addition. Academic
Exchange Quarterly, 6(2).
Murawski, W.W., & Ashton, T.A. (2001). Helping students become lifelong learners through portfolio development.
The Successful Professor, 1(2), 8-9.
Hughes, C. E., & Murawski, W. W. (2001). Lessons from another field: Applying co-teaching strategies to gifted
education. Gifted Child Quarterly, 45(3), 195-204.
Murawski, W. W. & Swanson, H.L. (2001). A meta-analysis of co-teaching: Where are the data? Remedial and
Special Education, 22(5), 258-267.
Weichel, W. A. (1999). Preparing special education teachers through an alternative credential program. Kappa Delta
Pi Record, 36(1), 19-22.
INVITED OR NON-PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES
Techaviratanakul, D., & Murawski, W.W. (2011). Educational therapists: A potential partner for collaboration. The
CARS+ Newsletter.
Murawski, W.W. (2010). The ins and outs of co-teaching. LeadScape blog, Arizona State University.
Murawski, W.W. (2009). Making connections through co-teaching. T-CARE Newsletter, Spring 2010. CSUN Center
for Teaching and Learning.
Murawski, W.W. (2005). A glimpse into the inclusive classroom. The Autism Perspective magazine, 1(2), 34-36.
Murawski, W.W. (2002). Demystifying coteaching. The CARS+ Newsletter, 22(3), 17-19.
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Murawski, W.W. (2002). Tips for Parents of Students with Disabilities. The Pros’ Perspective column at
www.campdepot.com.
Weichel, W. A. & Santos, K. A. (2000). Professional development opportunities for TED members: Thinking within
the box. TEDlines newsletter.
BOOK REVIEWS
Murawski, W.W. (2005). Review of the text: Classroom Management. McGraw-Hill Higher Education Publishers.
Murawski, W.W., Barrow, C., & Meck, A. (2005). [Review of the text: Collaborative Consultation in the
Schools: Effective Practices for Students with Learning and Behavior Problems (2 nd Ed).] Journal of
Educational and Psychological Consultation.
Murawski, W.W. (2004). [Review of the book Teaching Alone- Teaching Together]. CSU Exchanges. Posted
February 17, 2004.
Murawski, W.W., (2001). [Review of the text: How to Help Beginning Teachers Succeed (by Gordon & Maxey).]
Roeper Review: A Journal of Gifted Education.
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Weichel, W.A. (2000). Co-teaching: Perceptions, personal experiences, and research. Conference proceedings for
the 23rd Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional
Children (CEC), Las Vegas, NV.
Ashton, T.A. & Weichel, W.A. (2000). Portfolios, Journals and Email: Ongoing feedback from special education
interns. Conference proceedings for the 23rd Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division (TED)
of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Las Vegas, NV.
Weichel, W.A., & Ashton, T.A. (2000). Alternative feedback structures for student teacher and intern supervision.
Conference proceedings for the Annual Convention of the International Society for Exploring Teaching
Alternatives (ISETA), Redondo Beach, CA.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS (SELECTED)
NATIONAL (National/Multi-state Level)
Murawski, W.W. & Dieker, L.A. (2011). Leading the Co-Teaching Dance: Leadership Strategies to Enhance Team
Outcomes. Invited Pre-Convention workshop presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
National Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, October). Co-teaching for success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms (grades 6-12). Presentation for the Bureau of Education and Research; Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, New York.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, September). Co-planning effective instruction. Presentation for the Core Training Instructor
Facilitator Meeting of Project Lead the Way, Rochester, NY.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, July). The Perfect Marriage! Practical strategies for making co-teaching work.
Presentation for the Sopris West Smoky Mountain Institute, Gatlinburg, TN.
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Murawski, W.W. (2009, May). Co-Teaching for Instructors of Biomedical Sciences. Presentation for the Biomedical
Sciences Core Training Instructor Facilitator Meeting of Project Lead the Way, Baltimore, MD.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, April). Co-Teaching for Instructors of Engineering. Presentation for the Engineering Core
Training Instructor Facilitator Meeting of Project Lead the Way, Rochester, MD.
Murawski, W.W. & Atwill, K. (2009, April). What’s happening in co-teaching? One state knows! Presentation at
American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Diego, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, January). Co-teaching for success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms (grades 6-12). Presentation for the Bureau of Education and Research; North Carolina
& Virginia.
Murawski, W.W. & Boyer, K.L. (2008, November). What is really happening in “co-taught” classrooms? One state
knows! Presented to the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children national
conference, Dallas, TX.
Murawski, W.W., & Hughes-Lynch, C.E. (2008, April). A means to an end: Using co-teaching to implement
RTI. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) National Conference, Boston, MA.
Murawski, W.W., & Lochner, W.W. (2008, April). Co-Teaching Solutions System: Creating evidence-based
practice in schools through the use of the CTSS. Exhibitor Showcase. Presented at the Council for
Exceptional Children (CEC) National Conference, Boston, MA.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, January). Co-teaching for success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms (grades 6-12). Presentation for the Bureau of Education and Research; Pennsylvania
& Maryland.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, December). Co-teaching for success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms (grades 6-12). Presentation for the Bureau of Education and Research; New York,
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine & New Hampshire.
Murawski, W.W., Lochner, W.W., & Wilson, G.L. (2007, November). Observing and Giving Feedback to CoTeachers: A How-To for All Supervisors. Presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the Teacher Education
Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Milwaukee, WI.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, January). Co-teaching for success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms (grades 6-12). Presentation for the Bureau of Education and Research; Arizona, New
Mexico, Utah, & Washington.
Spencer, S. & Murawski, W.W. (2006, November). The difficulties of identifying mentor teachers in inclusive/
collaborative settings. Presented at the 29th Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division (TED) of the
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), San Diego, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, November). Collecting state-wide data on co-teaching. Presentation to the West Virginia
State Department of Education and WV administrators, Bridgeport, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, October). Co-teaching for success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms (grades 6-12). Presentation for the Bureau of Education and Research; Ohio (5 cities).
Murawski, W.W. (2005, November). Including co-teaching in a teacher preparation program. Presented at the 28th
Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC),
Portland, ME.
Murawski, W.W. (2005, November). Co-teaching for success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
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inclusive classrooms (grades 6-12). Presentation for the Bureau of Education and Research; Arizona, New
Mexico, & Texas.
Murawski, W.W. (2005, October). Co-teaching for success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms (grades 6-12). Presentation for the Bureau of Education and Research; Georgia, North
Carolina & Tennessee.
Sileo, N., Stanford, P., Dieker, L., Darling, S. & Murawski, W.W. (2004, November). Tightrope walking: Balancing
Home life and Professional Responsibilities [part of the Women in Leadership strand]. Presented at the 27th
Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children
(CEC), Albuquerque, NM. [due to my pregnancy, I did my presentation electronically & did not actually
attend conference].
Murawski, W.W. (2004, April). Practical strategies for co-teaching success at the secondary level. Presented at the
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) National Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Murawski, W.W. (2003, March). Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom: Working together to help all your students
find success. Presentation for the Bureau of Education and Research; Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri.
Murawski, W.W. (2003, January). Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom: Working together to help all your
students find success. Presentation for the Bureau of Education and Research; Kansas, Ohio, Texas.
Murawski, W.W. (2004, April). Practical strategies for secondary co-teaching success. Presented at the Council for
Exceptional Children (CEC) Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Dieker, L., Murawski, W., Stanford, P., & Spooner, F. (2003, November). Techno World or Not? Ideas at the heart
of teacher preparation. Presented at the 26th Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division (TED)
of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Biloxi, MS.
Sears, S., Burstein, N., Ashton, T., & Murawski, W. (2003, November). Using state and national standards to
develop standards-based teacher performance assessments. Presented at the 26th Annual Conference of the
Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Biloxi, MS.
Murawski, W., Stanford, P., Dieker, L., & Sileo, N. (2003, November). Follow the yellow brick road: Women in
Leadership. Presented at the 26th Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division (TED) of the
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Biloxi, MS.
Murawski, W.W. & Spencer, S. (2003, October). Collaboration, LD, and Full Inclusion: Negotiating to meet
students’ needs. Presented at the Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) Annual Conference, Bellevue,
WA.
Murawski, W.W. (2003, May). Co-teaching in the Inclusive Classroom: Working together to help all your students
find success (grades 6-12). Presented for the Institute of Educational Development; Salt Lake City, UT &
Denver, CO.
Murawski, W.W. (2003, April). Co-teaching in the Inclusive Classroom: Working together to help all your students
find success (grades 6-12). Presented for the Institute of Educational Development; Providence, RI &
Boston, MA.
Spencer, S. & Murawski, W.W. (2003, April). Collaboration and Co-teaching: How to get started at your
elementary school. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Annual Conference, Seattle,
WA.
Murawski, W.W. (2002, April). Co-teaching: The theory, the research, and the practice. Poster presentation at the
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), New York City, NY. *Awarded “Exemplary poster session”
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Murawski, W.W. (2002, April). An analysis of student outcomes in cotaught settings in comparison to other special
education service delivery options for students with learning disabilities. Presented at the 2002 Annual
Conference for the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), New York City, NY.
Murawski, W. W. (2002, February). Co-teaching: A look at the theory, the research, and the practice. Presented at
the National Association for School Psychologists (NASP), Chicago, IL.
Murawski, W. W. & Ashton, T. M. (2002, February). Strategies for Planning and Presenting Effective Staff
Development or "Oh no! Another Inservice?". Presented at for the National Association for School
Psychologists (NASP), Chicago, IL.
Murawski, W. W. (2001, November). Syllabi Exchange. Presented at the 24th Annual Conference of the Teacher
Education Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), St. Petersburg, FL.
Weichel, W.A. (2000, November.) Co-teaching: Perceptions, personal experiences, and research. Poster
presentation at the 23rd Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council for
Exceptional Children (CEC), Las Vegas, NV.
Ashton, T.M. & Weichel, W.A. (2000, November). Portfolios, Journals and Email: Ongoing feedback from special
education interns. Poster presentation at the 23rd Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division
(TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Las Vegas, NV.
Weichel, W.A., & Ashton, T.M. (2000, October.) Alternative feedback structures for student teacher and intern
supervision. Presented at the Annual Convention of the International Society for Exploring Teaching
Alternatives (ISETA), Redondo Beach, CA.
Weichel, W. A. (2000, April). Building Success: Block by Block. Presented at the 2000 Annual Conference for the
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Vancouver, BC.
Weichel, W.A. & Hughes, C.E. (2000, April). Lessons from another field: Redefining collaboration in gifted
education. Presented at the 2000 Annual Conference for the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) for
the Talented and Gifted Division (TAG), Vancouver, BC.
Weichel, W. A. (2000, April). The more I know, the more I like: Perceptions of co-teaching at a secondary school.
Poster presentation at the 2000 Annual Conference for the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) for the
Division of Research (CEC-DR), Vancouver, BC.
Hughes, C. & Weichel, W. (1999, November.) Collaboration between gifted and special education: Learning from
the other end. Presented at the 46th Annual Convention of the National Association of Gifted Children
(NAGC), Alburquerque, NM.
Weichel, W. A. (1999, November). Preparing special education teachers through an alternative certification
program. Presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council
for Exceptional Children (CEC), Palm Springs, CA.
Weichel, W. A. (1999, April). Building Success: Block by Block. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Council
for Exceptional Children, Charlotte, NC.
Weichel, W. A. (1997, November). Building Block Scheduling. Presented at the 20th Annual Conference of the
Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Savannah, GA.
STATE (County/Regional/State Level)
Murawski, W.W. (2011, June). Co-teaching: Novice, Veterans, & Administrators. 4 day training for Baltimore
County schools, Maryland.
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Murawski, W.W. (2011, June). Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom. 3 day training in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, December). Co-teaching observations and de-briefing. 3 day training in Lincoln County,
West Virginia.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, November). Co-teaching for success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms (grades 6-12). Presentation for the Bureau of Education and Research; Cleveland &
Akron, Ohio.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, October). Co-teaching observations and de-briefing. 3 day training in Lincoln County,
West Virginia.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, October). Co-teaching for success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms. Presentation for teachers in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, September). Co-teaching observations and de-briefing. 3 day training in Lincoln County,
West Virginia.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, August). Co-Teaching for Success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms. 2 day workshop for Baltimore County teachers and administrators, Baltimore, MD.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, June). Co-Teaching for Success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms. 2 day workshop for Education Service Center (ESC) XV teachers, San Angelo, TX.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, April). Level II Co-Teaching Training. Presentation for the Ventura County SELPA,
Camarillo, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, March). Level I Co-Teaching Training. 2 day presentation for the Ventura County SELPA
(Special Education Local Planning Area), Camarillo, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, March). Better Together: Collaborative Teaching for Enhanced Learning. Invited
KEYNOTE presentation for the statewide Co-Teaching Conference hosted by Bank Street College of
Education, Boston, MA.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, February). Matchmaker, Matchmaker: The role of the administrator in creating and
supporting co-teaching. Presented for the 15th Annual Inclusion Works conference for the state of Texas;
Austin, TX.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, February). Co-teaching for Successful Differentiated Classrooms. Presented for the 15th
Annual Inclusion Works conference for the state of Texas; Austin, TX.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, February). Co-Teaching: How to observe, collect data, and ensure evidence-based
practice. Presented to the 28th annual California Association of Resource Specialists (CARS+) Conference,
Sparks, NV.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, January). Creating effective co-teaching programs for inclusive schools: An
administrator’s guide. Presented for the Baltimore County administrators and teachers; Baltimore, MD.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, November). Co-teaching: Where we’ve been and where we’re going. Invited KEYNOTE
presentation presented for The College of William and Mary Collaborative Symposium, Williamsburg, VA.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, November). Keeping the honeymoon alive! Strategies for experienced co-teachers. Breakout sessions presented for The College of William and Mary Collaborative Symposium, Williamsburg, VA.
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Murawski, W.W. (2008, November). Using collaboration and technology to successfully differentiate for diverse
learners. Invited KEYNOTE presentation presented for ESC 19, El Paso, Texas.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, November). Helping students access the general education curriculum through
differentiation and technology. ESC 19 conference break-out sessions, El Paso, TX.
Murawski,W.W. (2008, October). Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom. Presented for TIU 11 Regional teachers
in McVeytown, PA.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, August). Co-teaching in the Inclusive Classroom. 2 day workshop presented for teachers
and administrators in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, August). Co-teaching in the Inclusive Classroom. 2 day workshop presented for teachers
and administrators in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, July). What is co-teaching and how can I get others to want to do it? And What is my role
and how can I make an impact in the classroom? and What is parity and how can we find time to coplan? And
What is co-assessing and how can we address the other logistical issues? 4 presentations for the AZ TASH
conference, Flagstaff, AZ.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, July). Co-teaching and consulting in the inclusive classroom: Practical strategies for
improving planning, differentiating, and instructing together. Presented to the Diverse Learners Conference
(ESC 14), Abilene, TX.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, May). Co-teaching in the Inclusive Classroom. Presented for teachers and administrators
from Honolulu School District, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, March). Advanced Co-teaching strategies (2 day workshop). Presented for the Arizona
State Department of Education, TASH Conference.
Murawski, W.W., (2007, November). Administrators’ roles in creating, supporting, and assessing co-teaching.
WEBINAR presented for the Arkansas State Department of Education.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, October). Unlocking the mystery of collaboration & co-teaching: What, why, and please oh
please, HOW? Invited KEYNOTE presentation for West Virginia State Council for Exceptional Children
conference; Martinsburg, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, October). The status of co-teaching research in the state of West Virginia. Presented for the
State Department personnel in the West Virginia Department of Education; Charleston, WV.
Murawski, W.W., Huber, J., Lochner, W., & House, K. (2007, August). Co-teaching and student outcomes:
Improving practice through research and training. Presented for teachers and administrators in the state of
West Virginia (sponsored by the State Department of Education); Martinsburg, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, June). Co-teaching for success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms. Presented for the Arizona State Department of Education at the Arizona WINS
Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, March). Co-teaching and Differentiation: Practical strategies for successfully teaching
diverse learners in the same classroom. Invited KEYNOTE presentation for the 14th Annual Inclusion Works
conference for the state of Texas; Austin, TX.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, March). An Administrator’s Guide to Creating and Supporting Co-teaching. A workshop
presented to Texas administrators at the 14th Annual Inclusion Works conference for the state of Texas; Austin,
TX.
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Murawski, W.W. (2006, December). Co-teaching training. 3 day professional development for Regional Education
Service Area (RESA) VIII, Martinsburg, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, November). Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom. Presentation for Regional Education
Service Area (RESA) III, Charleston, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, November). Co-teaching training. 3 day professional development for Regional Education
Service Area (RESA) VIII, Martinsburg, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, September). Co-teaching for success: Strategies for the inclusive classroom. 3 days of
presentation for ESC 15 (San Angelo, TX) and ESC 18 (Midland, TX).
Murawski, W.W. (2006, September). Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom. Presentation for Regional Education
Service Area (RESA) I, Charleston, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, September). Co-teaching training. 3 day professional development for Regional Education
Service Area (RESA) VIII, Martinsburg, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, August). Creating and supporting co-teaching practices: An Administrators’ Guide.
Presentation to WV administrators at statewide conference, Charleston, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, August). Co-teaching for Technology Integration Specialists and Librarian Technicians.
Presentation at WV statewide conference, Charleston, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, August). Training the Trainers for Co-Teaching. Presentation at WV statewide conference
for teachers and for coaches, Charleston, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, August). Co-Teaching Research Strategic Planning Meeting. Presentation for the West
Virginia State Department of Education Special Services division, Charleston, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, August). Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom: Strategies for success. 4 days of
presentation for teachers in Mercer and McDowell Counties, Bluefield College, Mercer, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, May). Co-teaching training. 4 days professional development for Regional Education
Service Area (RESA) VIII, Martinsburg, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, May). Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom: Strategies for success. Presentation for
teachers in the Urban Collaborative Leadership Institute, Jersey City, NJ.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, April). Co-teaching training. 3 days professional development for Regional Education
Service Area (RESA) VIII, Martinsburg, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, March). Co-teaching in the Inclusive Classroom. 3 days professional development for
Raleigh County teachers and administrators, Beckley, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, March). Co-teaching for success: Strategies for the inclusive classroom. Presentation for
the Arkansas State Department of Education, Little Rock, AR.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, February). Differentiation strategies that work! A workshop presented to Texas teachers
and administrators at the 13th Annual Inclusion Works conference for the state of Texas; Austin, TX.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, February). Practical strategies for co-teaching in the inclusive classroom. Presented for the
CARS+ Conference, Universal City, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, January). Co-Teaching in West Virginia. Presented for the West Virginia State Department.
Charleston, WV.
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Murawski, W.W. (2005, July) Co-teaching weeklong workshop. Presented for McAlester and Bartlesville School
Districts, Bartlesville, OK.
Murawski, W.W. (2005, May) Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom: Working together to help all your students
find success. Presented for Harrodsburg County teachers, Harrodsburg, KY.
Murawski, W.W. (2005, March) Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom: Working together to help all your students
find success. Presented for Norfolk, VA; Richmond, VA; Roanoke, VA; Charleston, WV& Lexington, KY.
Murawski, W.W. (2004, September) Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom: Working together to help all your
students find success. Presented for Bartlesville School District, Bartlesville, OK.
Murawski, W.W. (2004, September) Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom: Working together to help all your
students find success. (2 sessions: One for teachers, One for administrators). Presented for McAlester School
District, McAlester, OK.
Murawski, W.W. (2004, August) Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom: Working together to help all your students
find success. Presented for Jackson R-2 school district, Jackson, MO.
Murawski, W.W. (2004, June). Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom: Working together to help all your students
find success. (2 sessions: One for teachers, One for administrators). Presented for Baldwin County Public
Schools, Daphne, AL.
Murawski, W.W. (2004, April) Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom: Working together to help all your students
find success. Presented for Stillwater Public Schools, Stillwater, OK.
Ashton, T.M., & Murawski, W.W. (2003, February). How to identify the precursors of learning disabilities in
kindergarteners. Presented at the Southern California Kindergarten Conference, Burbank, CA.
Murawski, W.W. & Mieliwocki, R. (2002, June). Co-teaching and Inclusion: Modeling what we preach. Presented
at the Symposium on Teacher Recruitment and Preparation, Sacramento.
Murawski, W.W. (2002, April). United we teach! Special and secondary educators working together to prepare
future teachers for inclusive classrooms. Presented at the California Council for Teacher Educators (CCTE),
San Jose, CA.
Murawski, W. W. & Spencer, S. A. (2001, November). Collaboration between home and school: Tips for parents of
students with mild disabilities. Presented at the California State Federation/Council for Exceptional Children
conference (CSF/CEC), San Diego, CA.
Murawski, W. W. (2001, November). Changing attitudes: A "how to" for effective staff development and inservice
preparation. Presented at the California State Federation/Council for Exceptional Children conference
(CSF/CEC), San Diego, CA.
Minch, T., Murawski, W. W., Silver, V., & Spencer, S. (2001, November). Learning disabilities: An understanding
from within. Presented at the California State Federation/Council for Exceptional Children conference
(CSF/CEC), San Diego, CA.
Weichel, W.A., & Ashton, T.A. (2001, March). Students with Disabilities on Today's School Campuses. Presented at
the 8th Annual At-Risk Expo, California State University, San Bernardino, CA.
Weichel, W.A. & Ashton, T.A. (2001, February). Teaching Portfolios: Assistant, File Cabinet, Career Aide!.
Presented at the 20th Annual State Conference of the California Association of Resource Specialists (CARS+),
Sacramento, CA.
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Weichel, W., & Cook, L. (2001, February). Winning strategies for staff development and inservice training.
Presented for the 20th Annual California Association for Resource Specialists (CARS+), Sacramento, CA.
Weichel, W. A. & Ashton, T.A. (2000, October). Rebuilding a student CEC chapter. Presented at the California
State Federation/Council for Exceptional Children conference (CSF/CEC), Sacramento, CA.
Cook, L., Weichel, W., & Adams, M.H. (2000, February). Winning strategies for staff development and inservice
training. Presented for the 19th Annual California Association for Resource Specialists (CARS+), Los Angeles,
CA.
Cook, L. & Weichel, W. (2000, February). Paving the way for co-teaching. Presented for the 19th Annual California
Association for Resource Specialists (CARS+), Los Angeles, CA.
Weichel, W. (2000, February). Building the foundation: Block scheduling success for students with special needs.
Presented for the 19th Annual California Association for Resource Specialists (CARS+), Los Angeles, CA.
Cook, L. & Weichel, W. (1999, October). Communication Strategies for Successful Collaboration. Presented for
the California Council for Exceptional Children conference (CA CEC), Costa Mesa, CA.
Cook, L., Adams, M. H., & Weichel, W. A. (1999, February). Winning Strategies for Staff Development and
Inservice. Presentation made at the 18th Annual State Conference of the California Association of Resource
Specialists (CARS+), San Francisco, CA.
LOCAL (School/District Level)
Murawski, W.W. (2010, January). Reviewing and analyzing co-teaching results. Presentation for Paramount Unified
School District teachers and administrators, Paramount, CA.
Murawski, W.W., & House, K.A. (2010, January). Co-teaching in action! Modeling the desired activities. 3 day
workshop for schools in San Angelo Independent School District, San Angelo, TX.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, December). Co-teaching observations and debriefing. 2 day professional development for
Paramount Unified School District, Paramount, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, November & December). A three-day intensive workshop on co-teaching. Presentation for
Ventura SELPA teachers and administrators, Camarillo, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, November). An introduction to co-teaching. Videoconference presentation for San Angelo
Independent School District teachers and administrators, San Angelo, TX.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, October). Co-teaching for success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms. Presentation for the faculty of Grand Junction School District, Grand Junction, CO.
Murawski, W.W. & House, K.A. (2009, October). Co-teaching and Co-Planning with the CTSS. 2 day workshop for
the faculty and administrators of Corpus Christi Independent School District, Corpus Christi, TX.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, September). Co-teaching observations and debriefing. 3 day professional development for
schools in San Angelo Independent School District, San Angelo, TX.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, September). Co-teaching observations and debriefing. 2 day professional development for
Paramount Unified School District, Paramount, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, September). Determining co-teaching steps for district success. Meeting with faculty and
administrators of Morepark Unified School District, Morepark, CA.
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Murawski, W.W., Lockwood, J., Khalili, A., Johnston, A., Hanreddy, A., Fabrocini, J., & Weiner, J. (2009, August).
CHIME Professional Development: Review, Application, and Research. Presented to the CHIME
Elementary and Middle School faculty and staff, Woodland Hills, CA.
Murawski, W.W. & Hanreddy, A. (2009, August). Enrichment. Presented to the CHIME Elementary and Middle
School faculty and staff, Woodland Hills, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, August). Co-teaching for success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms. Presentation for the faculty of Mountain View School District, Mountain View, WY.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, August). The role of the paraprofessional in inclusive classrooms: Ways to help all
students. Presentation for the paraeducators of Mountain View School District, Mountain View, WY.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, August). Co-Teaching for Success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms. Presentation for San Angelo Independent School District teachers and administrators,
San Angelo, TX.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, August). Co-Teaching for Success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms. Presentation for Frisco Independent School District teachers, Frisco, TX.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, August). Co-Planning with CTSS. Presentation for Paramount Unified School District
teachers and administrators, Paramount, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, May). Co-Teaching for Success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms. 2 day presentation for Paramount Unified School District teachers and administrators,
Paramount, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, May). Co-Teaching for Success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms. 2 day presentation for Glendale Unified School District teachers, Glendale, AZ.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, April). Co-Teaching for Success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms. Presentation through the Bureau of Education and Research, Grand Junction, CO.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, March). Necessary leadership for creating successful collaboration between general and
special education. Presentation for the LAUSD/CSUN Administrators’ Conference. Los Angeles, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, March). Co-teaching debriefing, observations, and discussions. Professional development
for 4 schools in Montebello Unified School District, Montebello, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2009, January). Co-teaching for success: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive classrooms. Presentation for the faculty at Vacaville, HS; Vacaville, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, October). Ask Dr. Wendy: An open Q&A on co-teaching for teachers and administrators (2
days). Presented for RESA VIIII, Martinsburg, WV. (on-site and videoconferencing)
Murawski, W.W. (2008, October). Continuing to move toward more successful collaborative teaching. 2 day
presentation for Montebello Unified school district teachers, Montebello, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, October). Addressing administrative concerns regarding collaboration and co-teaching.
VIDEOCONFERENCE with Monongalia County administrators, Monongalia County, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, August). Understanding by Design: Using technology and collaboration. Presented to
teachers, administrators and staff of CHIME Elementary & Middle schools, Woodland Hills, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, August). Co-planning and co-teaching at the secondary level: Tips for successful
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interactions. Presented for co-teachers at Muir Middle School, Burbank, CA.
Murawski, W.W. & House, K. (2008, August). Strengthening the co-teaching program at GHCHS. 2 day workshop
presented for co-teachers at Granada Hills Charter High School, Granada Hills, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, August). Crafting a master schedule for collaboration and co-teaching. 2 day workshop
presented for administrators in Fullerton Union High School District, Fullerton, CA.
Murawski, W.W., Dieker, L.A., & Stanford, P. (2008, June). Classrooms for Excellence Summer Institute (4 day
workshop). Presented to Baldwin County teachers and administrators; Daphne, AL.
Murawski,W.W. (2008, May). Training the trainers in co-teaching. A 2 day presentation for Polytechnic High
School teachers and administrators, Sun Valley, CA.
Murawski,W.W. (2008, April). Scheduling for Collaboration and Co-teaching. A presentation for administrators in
Montebello Unified School District, Montebello, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, March). Facilitation of site visit to CHIME Charter Middle School for teachers from
Montebello Unified School District, Northridge, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, February). Tips for successful co-teaching. Presented for the CSUN Survival Skills for the
Beginning Teacher conference; Northridge, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, February). Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom: Follow-up training. Presented for
Oxnard Union High School District teachers and administrators, Channel Islands, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, February). Level II training: Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom (2 day workshop).
Presented for Chandler Unified School District teachers and administrators; Chandler, AZ.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, January). A focus on co-planning and differentiation (3 days – presentation and in-class
observations). Presented for Ohio County teachers and administrators; Wheeling, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2008, January). In-school CTSS observations. Presented to Fullerton Unified School District
teachers and administrators; Buena Park HS; Buena Park, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, December). Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom: Level II training.
VIDEOCONFERENCE with RESA 8 teachers; Martinsburg, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, December). In-school CTSS observations. Presented to Fullerton Unified School District
teachers and administrators; Troy HS & LaVista HS; Fullerton, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, December). Facilitation of site visit to CHIME Charter Middle School for teachers from
Montebello Unified School District, Northridge, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, November). Differentiating instruction for inclusive success. Presented to Montebello
Unified School District Reading First and Resource K-5 teachers; Montebello, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, October). In-school CTSS observations. Presented to Fullerton Unified School District
teachers and administrators; La Habra HS; Fullerton, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, October). Co-teaching and differentiation: Effective strategies for working together in
today’s inclusive K-1 classrooms. Presented to the Los Angeles Unified School District Kindergarten teachers;
Los Angeles, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, October). Co-teaching and Co-planning: Montebello Pilot Program. Presented to
Montebello Unified School District teachers and administrators; Montebello, CA.
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Murawski, W.W. (2007, September). Co-teaching and differentiation: Effective strategies for working together in
today’s inclusive schools (Levels I & II; 3 days). Presented to the Monongalia County teachers and
administrators; Morgantown, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, September). Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom: Level II training. Presented to the
RESA 8 teachers; Martinsburg, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, September). Administrators and Co-teaching: Open format. Presented to the RESA 8
administrators; Martinsburg, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, September). Co-teaching and differentiation: Level I and II trainings (2 days) Presented to
the Oxnard Union HS District teachers and administrators; Oxnard, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, August). Differentiating instruction for increased student success. Presented to Montebello
Unified School District teachers and administrators; Macy Intermediate; Montebello, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, August). Co-teaching and differentiation (3 day workshop). Presented to Granada Hills
Charter HS co-teaching pilot program teachers; Granada Hills Charter HS; Granada Hills, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, August). Differentiating instruction for increased student success. Presented to Montebello
Unified School District teachers and administrators; La Merced Intermediate; Montebello, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, August). Differentiating instruction for increased middle school success. Presented to
Burbank Unified School District teachers and administrators; Luther Burbank Middle; Burbank, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, August). Co-teaching and differentiation: Effective strategies for working together in
today’s inclusive schools. Presented to the Chandler School District teachers and administrators; Chandler, AZ.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, August). Co-planning, differentiating, and Positive Behavior Support. Presented to the
faculty at Spencer Middle School (3 day workshop). Spencer, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, July). Co-teaching and differentiation: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive schools. Presented to the ESC 14 teachers and administrators; Anson, TX.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, July). Co-teaching and differentiation: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive schools. Presented to the San Angelo teachers and administrators; San Angelo, TX.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, July). Co-teaching and differentiation: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive schools. Presented to the Midland teachers and administrators; Midland, TX.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, July). Leadership for developing collaborative cultures that support co-teaching: An
administrators’ guide. Presented to Fullerton Unified School District administrators; Fullerton, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, June). Scheduling for co-teaching. Presented to Montebello Unified School District
administrators; Eastmont Intermediate; Montebello, CA.
Murawski, W.W., & Lochner, W.W. (2007, June). Co-Teaching Solutions System: An introduction to the CTSS.
Presented for county directors in RESA 3; Kanawha, WV.
Murawski, W.W. & House, K. (2007, June). Co-teaching and differentiation: Effective strategies for working
together in today’s inclusive schools. Presented to the staff of Dunbar Middle School; Kanawha, WV.
Murawski, W.W., Dieker, L.A., & Stanford, P. (2007, June). Classrooms for Excellence Summer Institute (4 day
workshop). Presented to Baldwin County teachers and administrators; Daphne, AL.
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Murawski, W.W. (2007, May). Collaboration, co-planning and co-teaching: An introduction. Presented to
Montebello Unified School District teachers and administrators; Eastmont Intermediate staff; Montebello, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, May). Collaboration, co-planning and co-teaching: An introduction. Presented to
Montebello Unified School District teachers and administrators; Montebello Intermediate staff; Montebello,
CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, May). In-school CTSS observations. Presented to Montebello Unified School District
administrators; La Merced Intermediate; Montebello, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, May). Leadership for developing collaborative cultures that support co-teaching: An
administrators’ guide. Presented to Montebello Unified School District administrators; Montebello, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, May). Co-teaching and differentiation: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive schools. Presented to the RESA 8 teachers and administrators; Martinsburg, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, May). Co-teaching and differentiation: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive schools. Presented to the teachers and administrators of Charles Town Middle School; Charles Town,
WV.
Murawski, W.W., (2007, May). VIDEOCONFERENCE on Co-Teaching Solutions System: An introduction to the
CTSS. Presented for county directors in RESA 8; Martinsburg, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, May). Co-teaching and differentiation: Effective strategies for working together in today’s
inclusive schools. Presented to Fullerton Unified teachers and administrators; Fullerton, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, May). Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom: Level II training. Presented to Oxnard
Union HS teachers; Channel Islands, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, May). Co-teaching Consultation. Presented to the Hoover HS teachers & Glendale Unified
administrators; Glendale, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, February).The administrative role of supporting co-teaching. Presented to administrators in
Montebello Unified School District, Montebello, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, February). Co-teaching and differentiation. Presented to BTSA support teachers at
California State University, Northridge (CSUN), Northridge, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, February). Co-teaching and differentiation: Effective strategies for working together in
today’s inclusive schools. Presented to the teachers and administrators of Oxnard HS; Oxnard, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, February). Co-teaching and differentiation: Effective strategies for working together in
today’s inclusive schools. Presented to Fullerton Unified teachers and administrators; Fullerton, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2007, January/February). Co-teaching and differentiation: Effective strategies for working
together in today’s inclusive schools. Presented to Montebello Unified teachers; Montebello, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, December). Co-teaching strategies. Presented to CHIME Charter Middle School teachers,
Chatsworth, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, November). The role of the administrator in supporting co-teaching, Presented to
administrators for Oxnard High School district, Oxnard, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, November). Co-teaching in the inclusive classroom. Presentation for teachers at
Polytechnic High School/LAUSD, Sun Valley, CA.
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Murawski, W.W. (2006, October). Co-teaching for success: Strategies for the inclusive classroom. Presentation for
the Fullerton SELPA, Fullerton, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, October). Co-teaching for success: Strategies for the inclusive classroom. Presentation for
the Franklin Independent School District, Franklin, TX.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, October). Co-teaching for the inclusive classroom. Presentation for the teachers and
administrators at Arleta HS/LAUSD, Los Angeles, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, September). Co-teaching for success: Strategies for the inclusive classroom. Presentation
for the Luther Burbank Middle School, Burbank, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, August). Co-teaching for success: Strategies for the inclusive classroom. 3 day
presentation for the teachers in Chandler Unified School District, Chandler, AZ.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, July). Positive behavior support, Co-teaching, and Differentiation. 2 day training for
teachers and administrators at Spencer Middle School, Roane County, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, July). Co-teaching for success: Strategies for the inclusive classroom. Presentation for the
teachers in Granada Hills Charter High School, Granada Hills, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, July). Co-teaching for success: Strategies for the inclusive classroom. Presentation for the
Fullerton Unifed School District, Fullerton, CA.
Murawski, W.W. & Dieker, L.A. (2006, July). Classrooms for Excellence Summer Institute (4 day
workshop). Presented to Baldwin County teachers and administrators; Daphne, AL.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, July). Co-teaching for success: Strategies for the inclusive classroom. Presentation for the
Alexander City School District, Alexander City, AL.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, May). Co-teaching for success: Strategies for the inclusive classroom. Presentation for the
teachers at Polytechnic HS/LAUSD, Sun Valley, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, March). Co-teaching in the inclusive Classroom. Presentation for the teachers at Ridgeview
Middle School, Atlanta, GA.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, March). Strategies for successful co-teaching. Presented for Florence, AZ teachers and
administrators, Florence, AZ.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, January). Strategies for elementary and secondary teachers. Presented for Norton school
teachers, Norton, VA.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, January). Co-teaching for success. Presented for the Kanawha County School teachers,
Charleston, WV.
Murawski, W.W. (2006, January). Improving co-teaching practices. Presented for Olive Vista Middle School
faculty and administrators, Woodland Hills, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2005, November). Using collaboration, differentiation and best practices to meet the needs of all
students in the inclusive classroom. Invited KEYNOTE presentation to Colton Unified school district teachers
and administrators. Colton, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2005, March). Learning about learning. Presented for the CSUN Family Focus Empowerment
Resource Center, Northridge, CA.
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Murawski, W.W. (2005, February). Putting co-teaching and collaboration to practice. Invited KEYNOTE
presentation for the LAUSD Collaboration Faire, Los Angeles, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2005, February). An introduction to co-teaching and inclusion. Presented at the CSUN Survival
Skills for the Beginning Teacher conference; Northridge, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2004, August). Learning Disabilities: Definition, characteristics, and strategies. Presented for the
CHIME Charter Elementary & Middle School faculty and staff, Woodland Hills, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2004, March). Collaboration and co-planning: Improving effectiveness for CHIME Charter
Middle School. Presented for the CHIME Charter Middle School faculty and staff, Northridge, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2003, December). Practical strategies for the collaborative classroom: How to be a real
“resource”! Presented to the Antelope Valley Union HS District, Palmdale, CA.
Sparling, S. & Murawski, W.W. (2003, November). Addressing the gifted learner at CHIME Charter schools: A
presentation for parents. Presented to the CHIME Institute Parent Night, Woodland Hills, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2003, November). Co-teaching 101: Definitions, approaches and strategies. Presented to the Los
Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) District C faculty, Reseda, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2003, November). Setting up for success: Avoiding the potential pitfalls of co-teaching. Presented
to the Antelope Valley Union HS District, Palmdale, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2003, October). Collaboration, co-teaching and differentiation: Keys to a successful inclusive
environment. Presented to the Vaughn Next Century Learning Center, Pacoima, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2003, September). No Child Left Behind, Student achievement, and Differentiation strategies: A
winning combination. Presented to the faculty at Holmes Middle School, Northridge, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2003, September). Least Restrictive Environment (LRE): Who, what, where, when, why and how.
Presented to Sun Valley Middle School faculty, Sun Valley, CA.
Murawski, W.W. & Spencer, S. (2003, May). Strategies for collaboration between general and special educators.
Presented to the faculty of Emelita Elementary School, Reseda, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2003, May). Embracing change through a continuum approach. Presented to the special
education department of Holmes Middle School, Northridge, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2003, May). Using a Collaborative Continuum to Meet Students’ Needs. Presented to the faculty
at Holmes Middle School, Northridge, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2003, May). Administrative/Support Staff Professional Development on Inclusion. Presented to
the administration at Holmes Middle School, Northridge, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2003, March). Learning disabilities: Definitions, characteristics, and strategies. Presented to the
Family Focus Empowerment Center, Northridge, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2002, August). Collaboration between General and Special Educators: Schedules, standards, and
strategies. Presented to the Antelope Valley Union High School District Annual Conference, Lancaster, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2002, August). The role of the paraprofessional in the inclusive classroom: Ways to help all
students. Presented to the Antelope Valley Union High School District Annual Conference, Lancaster, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2002, May). If Inclusion is the wave of the future, co-teaching might be our surfboard! Presented
to the BTSA-SE symposium, CSU-Northridge, CA.
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Murawski, W.W. (2002, February). Practical strategies for differentiating and modifying in the K-12 classroom:
Survival skills for the beginning teacher. Presented at the 1st Annual Phi Delta Kappa/CSUN Conference,
Northridge, CA.
Murawski, W. W., & Ashton, T. A. (2001, October). Developing Sensitivity and Awareness for Students with
Disabilities. Presented at the 8th Annual Antelope Valley Fall CAC Conference, Lancaster, CA.
Murawski, W. W. (2001, August). Roles and Responsibilities: Getting Back to the Basics. Presented to the Special
Education faculty at Palmdale High School, Palmdale, CA.
Murawski, W. W. (2001, August). PHS: Moving Towards a More Collaborative Environment. Presented to the
entire faculty at Palmdale High School, Palmdale, CA.
Murawski, W. W. (2001, August). Looking at a Collaborative Model of Special Education. Presented to the
Administration and Counseling staff at Palmdale High School, Palmdale, CA.
Murawski, W. W. (2001, August). Co-teaching: A Workshop. Presented to the faculty of Quartz Hill High School
and Highland High School, Quartz Hill, CA.
Murawski, W.W. (2001, August). Collaboration in the New Millenium. Keynote address presented to the Antelope
Valley Union High School District Annual Conference, Lancaster, CA.
Murawski, W. W. (2001, August). Making the Right Adaptations at the Secondary Level. Presented to the Antelope
Valley Union High School District Annual Conference, Lancaster, CA.
Murawski, W. W. (2001, August). A Collaborative Model of Special Education. Presented to the Antelope Valley
Union High School District Annual Conference, Lancaster, CA.
Weichel, W.A. (2001, March). Social Skills Instruction for Parents of Students with Disabilities. Presented to
parents at CastleBay Lane Elementary School, Northridge, CA.
Weichel, W.A. (2001, March). Inclusion: A Partnership. Presented at the Antelope Valley CAC Meeting, Lancaster,
CA.
Weichel, W.A., & Spencer, S. (2001, January). Hints, Tips and Strategies: Helping students with mild/moderate
disabilities succeed at the elementary level. Presented at the Annual Santa Clarita Valley Winter CAC
Conference, Santa Clarita, CA.
Weichel, W.A., & Spencer, S. (2001, January). Hints, Tips and Strategies: Helping students with mild/moderate
disabilities succeed at the secondary level. Presented at the Annual Santa Clarita Valley Winter CAC
Conference, Santa Clarita, CA.
Weichel, W.A. (2001, January). Strategies for Parents of Students with Disabilities: What can I do at home?.
Presented to the parents of Special Education students in Palmdale Unified School district, Palmdale, CA.
(requested repeat session)
Weichel, W.A. (2000, December). Strategies for Parents of Students with Disabilities: What can I do at home?.
Presented to the parents of Special Education students in Palmdale Unified School district, Palmdale, CA.
Weichel, W.A., & Laija, W. (2000, December). The SST process and multicultural assessment: Policies and Issues.
Presented to the Palmdale district school psychologists, Palmdale, CA.
Weichel, W.A., & Spencer, S. (2000, October). Hints, Tips and Strategies: Helping students with mild/moderate
disabilities succeed at the secondary level. Presented at the 7th Annual Antelope Valley Fall CAC Conference,
Palmdale, CA.
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Weichel, W. & Smith, F. (1999, October). Language and speech specialists: Co-teaching and collaboration in the
general education classroom. Presented at the 6th Annual Antelope Valley Fall CAC Conference, Lancaster,
CA.
Cook, L. & Weichel, W. (1998, October). Collaboration and Co-Teaching: Special Education and General
Education. Presentation made at the 5th Annual Antelope Valley Fall CAC Conference, Palmdale, CA.
Weichel, W. A. (1996, April). Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Presented for a district-wide
Professional Staff Development, Burbank Unified Public Schools.
Weichel, W. A. (1995, November). Mainstreaming on the Way to Inclusion. Presented for a district-wide
Professional Staff Development, Burbank Unified Public Schools.
IX. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
2011- Present:
 Pi Kappa Phi Educational Honor Society
1999- Present:
 California Association for Resource Specialists (CARS+); associate member
1999- Present:
 American Educational Research Association (AERA)
1999- 2001; 2007-2009:
 Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development (ASCD)
1992- Present:
 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
 Division of Research (DR), 1999- present
 Division on Learning Disabilities (DLD), 2002-present
 Student CEC co-advisor, chapter #918, 1998 -2009
 Teacher Education Division (TED), 1997-present
 Assistant to the President of TED, 1997-1998
 Professional Development Committee member, 1998-present
 Reviewer, Teacher Education and Special Education journal, 1999present
 Case Study Conference Planning Committee, 1999-2002
 TED Proposal Reviewer, CEC national convention 2001, 2003,
2005, 2006, 2007
 TED Proposal Reviewer, TED national convention 2002 - present
 Representative to Governmental Affairs committee, 2001-2003
 TED National Board Secretary, 2001-2003
 TED National Board Secretary (voted in 2nd term), 2003-2005
 California State Student CEC co-advisor, 2001-2009
1995- Present:
 Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society
1992- 1996:
 National Education Association (NEA)
X. UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS
A. DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
2009, 2010, 2011:
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Chairperson, Department Hooding Ceremony Committee
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Fall, 2008-Fall, 2009
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Co-Chair, Community Advisory Board for Department
Fall, 2008
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Member, Search Committee for the Chair, Department of Special Education
Fall, 2008-2009
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Member, Personnel Committee for the Department of Special Education
Summer, 2006:
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Co-facilitator, Special Education Department Retreat
Fall, 2005-2010:
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Chairperson, Graduate Committee for the Department of Special Education
Summer, 2005:
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Co-facilitator, Special Education Department Retreat
Spring, 2005:
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Member, Search Committee for Assistant Professor
Fall, 2001-2006:
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Chairperson, Mild/Moderate Specialization Committee
Fall, 2003-2004:
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Member, Search Committee for MM Faculty position, CSUN
Fall, 2001-2005:

Chairperson, Community Advisory Board for Department
Spring, 2004-Fall 2004:

Chairperson, Teachers for a New Era Blended Masters Committee
2003-2009:

Co-Faculty Advisor (with Dr.I.Weiner), Student Council for Exceptional
Children Chapter #918
Spring, 2002:

Chairperson, Search Committee for Teacher-Scholar in Residence
Fall, 2001:

Chairperson, Masters Degree Comprehensive Exams
2001-present
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Member, Graduate Committee
1998-2002
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Co-Chair, Department Social Committee (with C. Katz)
1998-present

Member, Mild/Moderate Specialization Committee
1998-2002
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Member, Teacher Education Committee
1998-2002:
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Co-Faculty Advisor (with Dr.T.Ashton), Student Council for Exceptional
Children Chapter #918
B. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
2011-present:

College of Education Faculty President
2011-present

Member, COE Research Advisory Committee
2010-present

Chair, COE Center for Teaching and Learning Research Committee
Spring, 2009-2010

Member, COE Center for Teaching and Learning Research Committee
Spring, 2008-2011

Member, COE Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation Group
Fall, 2008-2011
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Member, Eisner Lecture Series Committee
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C.
Fall, 2008-present

Member, COE Ed.D. Doctoral Program Research Committee
Fall, 2008-present

Core Faculty, COE Ed.D. Doctoral Program
2007-present:

College of Education Faculty Council member
2004-2006:

Member of the New Valley High School curriculum committee (COE)
Spring, 2004-Fall 2004:

Attended COE Teachers for a New Era Blended Masters meetings
2003-present:

Fellow, Center for Teaching and Learning in College of Education
2001-2003:
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Member of College of Education Service Learning Committee
1998-2000:
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Participated in COE Faculty Strategic Planning Retreats
UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES
2002-2006

CELT Advisory Board
2002-2006

College of Education Representative to University Library Committee
2002-2005

Member of University “Teachers for a New Era” Initiative Task Force
2001-2003:

Faculty Senate, Faculty Representative for the College of Education
2000-2001:

Faculty Senate, Lecturer Representative for the College of Education
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Hold regularly scheduled office hours for individual meetings and program
planning with interns, credential, and graduate students
Advise for the Resource Specialist Program certificate
Supervise independent studies
Serve as a reader on comprehensive examination committees
Serve as Chair and/or Committee member for Master's theses
Provided ongoing advisement within intern program for students in
Antelope and Santa Clarita Valleys (CAIP program) and LAUSD District B
(Delta program)
D. ADVISEMENT
1999-present:
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E. TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS
A copy of the computerized teaching evaluations from California State University, Northridge students can be
provided upon request. My overall means and medians from all classes taught and evaluated at CSUN are 4.8
(mean) and 4.8 (median) out of 5.0. Means and medians have been consistently above departmental, college, and
university averages.
XI. COMMUNITY SERVICE
2008-present

Chair, CHIME/CSUN Research Committee
2006-present:
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Founder/CEO & President, 2 Teach LLC (Educational Consulting)
with focus on Co-teaching and Inclusive Practices
2011-present:

Consultant, ArtLAB Charter School, Los Angeles, CA
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2010-present:
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Consultant, Fayetteville School District, Fayetteville, AR
2009-present:

Consultant, Baltimore County School District, Baltimore, MD
2009-present:

Consultant, San Angelo Independent School District, San Angelo, TX
2009-present:

Consultant, Lincoln County School District, Hamlin, WV
2008-present:

Consultant, Paramount Unified School District, Paramount, CA
2006-2009:

Consultant, Fullerton Union High School District, Fullerton, CA
2006-2009:

Consultant, Fullerton Union High School District, Fullerton, CA
2006-2009:

Consultant, Oxnard Unified High School District, Oxnard, CA
2005-present:

Consultant, Montebello Unified School District, Montebello, CA
2005-present:

Consultant, Granada Hills Charter High School, Granada Hills, CA
2005

Special Edition Editor, Intervention in School and Clinic, 40(5), (on Collaboration)
Fall, 2004

New Valley High School, Collaboration planning
2004

Family Focus Resource Center Conference Planning Committee, CSUN
2002-present:

Director, CHIME Institute Research Center
2002-2008:

Chairperson, Administrative Committee for CHIME Charter Middle School
2002-2005:

Los Angeles Unified School District Least Restrictive Environment Task Force
Chair, Professional Development Committee
2003-2004:

Consultant, Los Angeles Leadership Academy, Los Angeles, CA
2003-2004:

Chairperson, CHIME Charter Gifted/Enrichment Committee
2003-2004:

Consultant, Holmes Middle School, LAUSD District A, CA
2003

Special Edition Editor, Academic Exchange Quarterly, 7(3), (on Collaboration)
with T. Ashton & M. Pierson
2002-2005:

Coordinator, Inclusive Education Project (IEP), LAUSD District B, CA
2001-2003:

Consultant - Coteaching, Quartz Hill High School, CA
2001-2003:

Consultant - Collaboration & Positive Behavior Support, Palmdale High School, CA
2001:

Director, Miss Burbank & Miss Teen Burbank pageant 2002
2001-2003:

Consultant and Advisor, Burbank Junior Chamber of Commerce
2000-2003
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Executive Board Member, Developmental Disabilities Area Board X
2000:

Director, Miss Burbank & Miss Teen Burbank pageant 2001
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1999- 2001:

Chairman of the Board, Burbank Junior Chamber of Commerce
1998- 1999:

President, Burbank Junior Chamber of Commerce
1998- present:

Member, Burbank Chamber of Commerce
1998:

Co-sponsor, Special Olympics in Glendale, CA
1998:

Co-sponsor, Service Learning opportunities for Burbank Unified School District
1996-1997:
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Miss Burbank USA
1995-1998:
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Boy Scout Counselor, Troop #201, Burbank, CA
References Available Upon Request
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Dr. Lisa Dieker, Full Professor & Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar, University of Central
Florida
Dr. Nancy Burstein, SPED Department Chair, California State University Northridge
Mrs. Julie Fabrocini, Gates Foundation and Former Executive Director, CHIME Charter
Institute
Dr. Lynne Cook, Professor and Former Dean, California State University Dominguez Hills
Dr. Claire Cavallaro, Dean, College of Education, California State University Fullerton
Dr. Michael Spagna, Dean, College of Education, California State University Northridge
Dr. Lynn Boyer, CEC Professional Development Director & former West Virginia State
Director of Special Education
Dr. Claire Hughes-Lynch, Faculty, Coastal College of Georgia, Atlanta, GA
Mr. Ken Young, Director, Bureau of Education and Research
Mr. Dale Penwell, former RESA 8 Director of Special Education, Morgantown WV
Ms. Wendy Whitehair Lochner, CEO, Wide River Educational Consulting Company
Ms. Roxana Carpenter, Director of Special Education, Baldwin County AL
Ms. Kimberly Cole, Director of Special Education, Paramount Unified, CA
Mrs. Jennifer Lockwood, Principal, CHIME Charter Institute
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