TAMU - College of Education
RAFAEL LARA-ALECIO
RAFAEL LARA-ALECIO
107H Harrington Tower
Educational Psychology Department
College of Education and Human Development
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-4225
(979) 845-3467 (Office)
(979) 458-0192 (FAX)
Email: a-lara@tamu.edu
Curriculum Vita
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Bilingual/ESL Education
Bilingual Pedagogy, Theory, and Validation
Bilingual Content Areas of Instruction
Hispanic Parental Involvement
Hispanic Gifted Identification
Hispanic Education
International and Multicultural Education
EDUCATION
1991 Ph.D.
1984 A.A.S.
1974 M.S.
1972
B.S.
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT (Educational Psychology)
Utah State College, Orem, UT (Business and Data Processing)
University del Valle, Guatemala (Measurement, Evaluation and
Research in Education)
University de San Carlos, Guatemala (Interdisciplinary Science
Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
Additional Professional Studies: Accelerated Schools, Total Quality Management, and
Grant and Contract Writing.
ACADEMIC LANGUAGES: English and Spanish
EXPERIENCE
Educational
September 2003-Present
Professor
Department of Educational Psychology
College of Education and Human Development
Texas A&M University
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August 2000-August 2003
Associate Professor
Department of Educational Psychology
College of Education and Human Development
Texas A&M University
August 1998-1999
Associate Professor
Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education and Human Development
Texas A&M University
1992-1998
Assistant Professor
Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education and Human Development
Texas A&M University
1991-1992
Visiting Assistant Professor
Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education and Human Development
Texas A&M University
Summer 1991
Visiting Professor
Division of Teacher Education
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
1974-1979
Professor
College of Humanities, University of San Carlos de
Guatemala, Guatemala
1970-1974
Teacher
Elementary and secondary level
Rural schools (PK-12)
Chimaltenango, Guatemala
Administrative
September 2000-Present
Director of Bilingual Educational Programs
(Undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and online
Bilingual/ESL training programs)
Department of Educational Psychology
College of Education and Human Development
Texas A&M University
1997-August 1999
Assistant Head for Diversity Initiatives
Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction
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College of Education and Human Development
Texas A&M University
1992-August 2000
Director of Bilingual/ESL Programs
Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education and Human Development
Texas A&M University
1992-Present
Project Director/Principal Investigator
Grants and Contracts, Bilingual/ESL Program
Departments of Educational Psychology and
Educational Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education and Human Development
Texas A&M University
1992-Present
Co-Author/University Liaison or Director
Over 50 grants and contracts as a university liaison with
several school districts in Texas, Texas Education Agency
(TEA) and U.S. Department of Education, Washington,
D.C.
1990-1991
Director
Division of Assessment and Evaluation
Interface, Inc.
Beaverton, OR
1980-1981
President
East University
East Campus, University of San Carlos-Chiquimula
Guatemala
1979-1980
Director
Office of Academic Affairs
East Campus, University of San Carlos-Chiquimula
Guatemala
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTEFL)
American Association of University Professors (AAUP)
American Education Research Association (AERA)
Bilingual Special Interest Group (AERA-SIG)
Hispanic Issues Research (AERA-SIG)
Science Education Special Interest Group (AERA-SIG)
Mathematics Education Special Interest Group (AERA-SIG)
National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE)
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Research and Evaluation Special Interest Group (NABE-SIG)
Texas Association of Bilingual Education (TABE)
Houston Area Association of Bilingual Education (HAABE)
National Association of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA)
University Council of Educational Administration (UCEA)
Suburban Houston Area Association of Bilingual Education (SHAABE)
Literacy Volunteers of America (LVA)
HONORS AND AWARDS
2010
Texas Higher Education Honoree, Texas Association of Bilingual Education.
2010
Outstanding Faculty Mentoring Award, College of Education and Human
Development, Texas A&M University.
2009
Selected as Principal Investigator for the Costa Rica, President Oscar Arias
Multilingual Foundation Project to conduct a national study for the acquisition of
English as a second language.
2008 Requested by the Provost & Executive Vice President for Academics, Dr. Jeffrey
S. Vitter, to be a member on the Academic Master Plan Steering Committee,
Texas A&M University.
2007 Appointed by Texas Education Agency to be a Steering Committee member for
the development of the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test standards.
2007 Chair, dissertation of Dr. Fuhui Tong, Oral English Development and Its Impact
on Emergent Reading Achievement: A Comparative Study of Transitional
Bilingual and Structured English Immersion Models. This dissertation research
study was awarded the Dissertation of the Year Award for the Department of
Educational Psychology, College of Education and Human Development, Texas
A&M University.
2006
Certificate of grant seeking in collaboration with Keeble Educational Center,
pre-kindergarten level, Aldine ISD, Houston, TX.
2006 Plaque in appreciation for serving as newsletter editor for 2005-2006,
Texas Association for Bilingual Education executive board.
2005 Distinguished Achievement Award in recognition and appreciation of dedication,
interest, enthusiasm, and attitude in accomplishing the assigned mission in
extension, outreach, continuing education and/or professional development. The
Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University, Texas A&M
University.
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2005 Appointed by Texas Education Agency to the State Dual Language Training
Development Steering Committee.
2005 Commissioned by the State Senate Education Committee, Senator Florence
Shapiro, to conduct research on the cost effectiveness of dual language for Texas.
2004 Co-Chair, dissertation of Dr. Holly Mohr, Reading achievement of bilingual first
grade children enrolled in a Spanish early literacy intervention developed in a
culturally and linguistically diverse public school serving pre-kindergarten
through second grade students. This work was recognized as the Best Dissertation
Study by the Bilingual Research Special Interest Group of the American
Educational Research Association.
2003 Certificate of appreciation from Blinn College for academic contributions and
support to the Hispanic community of the Brazos Valley.
2002 Appointed by President Robert Gates to serve on the Graduate Appeals Panel
Committee, Texas A&M University, 2002 to the present.
2002 Certificate of acknowledgement for his invaluable participation as advisor for the
Mexican Student Association at Texas A&M University.
2002 Certificate on receiving the first annual Outstanding Paper Award for
Collaborative Research at the Educational Research Exchange Program, Texas
A&M University.
2001 Certificate of grant seeking in collaboration with Keeble EC/PK and Odom
Elementary Schools, Aldine ISD, Houston, TX.
2000 Diversity Award presented by the Offices of the Executive Vice-President and
Provost and Dean of Faculties and Associate Provost, Texas A&M University.
1999 Certificate of Appreciation for excellence in grant seeking in collaboration with
Aldine ISD: Aiming High and Targeting Excellence Grant, Houston, TX.
1999 Certificate of appreciation for excellence in grant seeking in collaboration with
Aldine ISD: “Estamos Listos” [We are ready!], Houston, TX.
1999 Plaque of appreciation for dedication, love, concern, and help expressed to the
children of Aldine ISD, Houston, TX.
1999 Certificate of appreciation for excellence in grant seeking in collaboration
with Aldine ISD, Houston, TX. Bilingual Education: Field Initiated Research
Program. A Study Addressing Three Components of the National Bilingual
Research Agenda for English Language Learner on High Stakes Assessment.
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1998 Certificate of appreciation for serving as a University Undergraduate Research
Fellow Faculty Advisor to Amanda Kible, Office of Honors Programs and
Academic Scholarships, Texas A&M University.
1998 Co-Chair, dissertation of Dr. Robert Johnson, Case Studies of Expectation
Climate at Two Bilingual Education School. This dissertation study was awarded
the Best Dissertation of the Year by the National Association Bilingual Education.
1997 Certificate of appreciation for excellence in grant seeking in collaboration
with Carroll Elementary and Colonial Hills Elementary Schools, Aldine
ISD, Houston, TX.
1997 Co-Chair, Dr. Ping Liu Dissertation, Comprehensive Reading Assessment of ESL
Students: Examining Process and Language Integration. This research study was
awarded the Dissertation of the Year for the Department of Educational
Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education and Human Development,
Texas A&M University.
1997 Plaque of appreciation for services to the Mexican Student Association, Texas
A&M University.
1996 Certificate for International Support for Economically Disadvantaged Families
and their Children. An International Conference held in the City of Mexico and
sponsored by the University of La Salle-Mexico and the Race and Ethnic Studies
Institute at Texas A&M University.
1996 Plaque of appreciation for services to Bryan ISD Bilingual/ESL Programs, Bryan,
TX.
1995 Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of efforts in securing a grant to
improve and enrich the Bilingual Program, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, School Board
and Superintendent, Houston, TX.
1994 Recognition for Contributions to Language Minority Students, Sam Houston State
University, Huntsville, TX.
1993 Teaching Excellence Scholar Award (university-wide award), Center for
Teaching Excellence, Texas A&M University.
1993 Appreciation Academic Award, Aldine ISD, Board of Education, Houston, TX.
1991 Certificate of recognition for professional services to the Bilingual Education
Program by bilingual and ESL students, Texas A&M University.
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EDITORIAL BOARDS
2009-Present Reviewer for Language Learning: A Journal of Research in Language
Studies, Wiley-Blackwell.
2005-Present Editorial board member for TABE Journal, Texas Association for
Bilingual Education.
2001-2005
Panel member of NABE Journal of Research and Practice, National
Association of Bilingual Education.
1998-2005
Distinguished Juror panel member. Bilingual Research Journal, National
Association of Bilingual Education.
1997-Present Advancing Women in Leadership On-Line Journal. The Advancing
Women website and Sam Houston State University's Research and
Sponsored Programs, Center for Research and Doctoral Studies in
Educational Leadership, and the College of Education and Human
Development and Applied Sciences.
PUBLICATIONS (Refereed)
Irby, B. J., Tong, F., Nichter, M., Lara-Alecio, R., *Hassey, F., & *Guerrero-Valecillos,
C. (In press). Hispanic English learners’ self-esteem related to instructional
program type, language of instruction, and gender. TABE Journal.
Irby, B. J., Tong, F., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2011). The symbiotic relationship between
bilingual education and multicultural education. Multicultural Perspectives, 13(3),
130-137.
*Quiros, A., Lara-Alecio, R., Tong, F., & Irby, B. J. (2011). The effect of a structured
story reading intervention, story retell and higher order thinking for English
language and literacy acquisition (STELLA). Journal of Research in Reading.
Tong, F., Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Mathes, G. P. (2011). The effects of an
instructional intervention on dual language development among first grade
Hispanic English learning boys and girls: A two-year longitudinal study. Journal
of Educational Research, 104, 87-99.
Tong, F., Irby, B. J., Lara-Alecio, R., Yoon, M., & Mathes, G. P. (2010). Hispanic
English learners’ response to a longitudinal English instructional intervention and
the effect of gender: A multilevel analysis. The Elementary School Journal,
110(4), 542-566.
Irby, B. J., Tong, F., Lara-Alecio, R., Mathes, P., Acosta, S., & *Guerrero-Valecillos, C.
(2010). Quality of instruction, language of instruction, and Spanish-speaking
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English learners’ performance on a state high-stakes reading assessment. TABE
Journal, 12(1), 1-42.
Lara-Alecio, R., Tong, F., Irby, B. J., & Mathes, P. (2009). Teachers’ pedagogical
differences among bilingual and structured English immersion kindergarten
classrooms in a randomized trial study. Bilingual Research Journal, 32(1), 77100.
Tong, F., Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., Mathes, P., & Kwok, O. (2008). Accelerating early
academic oral English development in transitional bilingual and structured
English immersion programs. American Educational Research Journal, 45(4),
1011-1044.
Tong, F., Irby, B. J., Lara-Alecio, R., & Mathes, P. (2008). The effectiveness of a threeyear longitudinal randomized trial study on Hispanic bilingual students’ English
and Spanish acquisition. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 30(4), 500529.
Irby, B. J., Quiros, A., Lara-Alecio, R., Rodriguez, L., & Mathes, P. (2008). What
administrators should know about a research-based oral language Development
Intervention for English Language Learners: A Description of Story Retelling and
Higher Order Thinking for English Language and Literacy Acquisition—
STELLA. International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 3(2).
Retrieved on September 4, 2008 from http://cnx.org/content/m17321/latest/
Ezquierdo, J. J., Irby, B., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2008, Spring). Initial screening for gifted
and talented programs: Increasing participation of Hispanic English language
learners. TEMPO, 28(2), 25-29.
Irby, B. J., Tong, F., Lara-Alecio, R., & Meyer, D. (2007). The critical nature of language
of instruction compared to observed practices and high stakes tests in transitional
bilingual classroom. Research in the Schools, 14(2), 27-36.
McNamara, J., Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., Hoyle, J., & Tong, F. (2007). Doctoral Program
Issues: Commentary on Companion Dissertations. In C. Mullen, T. Creighton, F.
Dembowski, & S. Harris (Eds.) The handbook of doctoral programs in
educational administration: Issues and challenges. NCPEA Press. Retrieved from
the Connexions website: http://cnx.org/content/m14542/1.1/
Chaney, B. H., Eddy, J. M., Dorman, S. M., Glessner, L., Green, B. L., & Lara-Alecio, R.
(2007). A Primer on Quality Indicators of Distance Education. Health Promotion
Practice Online First, October.
Chaney, B. H., Eddy, J. M., Dorman, S. M., Glessner, L., Green, B. L., & Lara-Alecio, R.
(2007). Development of an Instrument to Assess Student Opinions of the Quality
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of Distance Education Courses. American Journal of Distance Education, 21(3),
145-164.
Gabriel, A. M., Irby, B. & Lara-Alecio, R. (2007). Federal laws supporting services for
gifted Hispanic/Latino/Mexican American English language learners:
Considerations for policy and just practice. TABE Journal, 9(2), 136-149.
Helms, S., Irby, B., Lara-Alecio, R., & Mathes, P. (2006). Parent’s reflections of their
children’s participation in Project ELLA, a comparative study of English
language learners in Bilingual Education and Structured English Immersion
Classroom. TABE Journal, 9(1), 35-45.
Pérez-Gabriel, A., Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. (2005). A constitutional position:
Hispanic gifted students. Tempo, 25(4), 2024 & 32.
Lara-Alecio, R., Galloway, M., Mahadevan, L. Irby, B., Brown, G., & Gomez, L. (2005,
Spring). Texas dual language program cost analysis. The Journal of the Texas
Association for Bilingual Education, 8(1), 64-93.
Rodriguez, L., Irby, B. Brown, G., Lara-Alecio, R., & Galloway, M. (2005).
An analysis of second grade reading achievement related to pre- kindergarten
Montessori and transitional bilingual education. Review of
Research and Practice, 3, 45-65.
Bruhn, R., Irby, B., Lou, M., Thweatt, W.T., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2005). A model for
training bilingual school counselors. Review of Research and Practice, 3, 145161.
Lara-Alecio, R., Galloway, M., Irby, B., Gomez, L., & Rodríguez, L. (2004, Spring).
Two-way immersion bilingual programs in Texas. Bilingual Research Journal,
28(1), 34-55.
De la Colina, M. G., Parker, R., Hasbrouck, J. E., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2001). An intensive
intervention in reading fluency for at-risk beginning Spanish readers. Bilingual
Research Journal, 25(4), 417-452.
Lara-Alecio, R, Bass, J., & Irby, B. J. (2001). Ethno science: Considering Mayan culture
and astronomy. The Science Teacher, 68(3), 48-51.
Liu, P., Parker, R., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2001). Using standardized tests unconventionally:
Adapted reading assessment. Reading Improvement, 38(1), 27-37.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. J. (2000). The culturally and linguistically diverse gifted. In
C. Reynolds (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Special Education (vol. 1, pp. 506-510). New
York: John Gley & Son.
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Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Morales-Aldana, L. (1998). An arithmetic lesson from the
Maya civilization. Teaching Children Mathematics, 5(3), 154-159.
Lara-Alecio, R., Parker, R., Mason, S., Avila, C., & Irby, B. J. (1998). Un estudio de
evaluación educativa usando manipulativos en el aprendizaje de las matemáticas
con estudiantes Hispanos adquiriendo inglés académico como segundo lenguaje.
[An evaluation study using manipulatives in the learning of mathematics with
Hispanic students acquiring English as a second language]. Bilingual Research
Journal, 22(2, 3 & 4), 215-235.
Lara-Alecio, R., Parker, R., Irby, B. J. & Morales-Aldana, L. (1998). La enseñanza de las
matemáticas a estudiantes hispanos que aprenden inglés como segunda lengua. El
uso del material manipulable. Educación Matemática, 10(3), 37-64.
Morales-Aldana, L., Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. J. (1998). Enfoques, técnicas y métodos
en la enseñanza de la matemática. [Approaches, techniques and methods for the
mathematics teaching]. Revisit Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, 8, 10-16.
Bruce, K., Lara-Alecio, R., Parker, R., Hasbrouck, J., Weaver, L. & Irby. B. J. (1997).
Inside transitional bilingual classrooms: Accurately describing the language
learning process. Bilingual Research Journal, 21(2&3), 123-142.
Lara-Alecio, R., Cannela, G., & Irby, B. J. (1997). Critical wonderings with Paulo Frere.
TABOO, The Journal of Culture and Education II, 81-83.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Ebener, R. (1997). Developing academically supportive
behaviors among Hispanic parents: What elementary school teachers and
supervisors can do? Preventing School Failure, 42(2), 27-32.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Walker, M. (1997). Serving Hispanic, bilingual, gifted
student. Journal of Texas Association of Talented and Gifted, 17(2), 20-25.
Irby, B. J., Lecompton, K., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1997). New approaches to collaborative
education. Thought and Action. The NEA Higher Education Journal, 13, 59-65.
Gomez, L., Parker, R., Lara-Alecio, R., Ochoa, S. H., & Gomez, R. (1996). Naturalistic
language assessment of LEP student in classroom interaction. Bilingual Research
Journal, 20, 69-92.
Gomez, R., Parker, R., Lara-Alecio, R., Beaver, L., & Gomez, L. (1996). Process versus
product writing with limited English proficient students. Bilingual Research
Journal, 20(2), 209-233.
Irby, B. J., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1996). Attributes of Hispanic gifted bilingual students as
perceived by bilingual educators in Texas. NYSABE Journal of Bilingual
Education, 11, 120-142.
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Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. J. (1996). Bilingual education and multicultural education:
An exclusively oriented educational delivery system. Journal of Educational
Issues of Language Minority Students, 17, 11-24.
Parker, R., Lara-Alecio, R., Ochoa, S. H., Bigger, M., Hasbrouck, J., & Parker, W.
(1996). A school at risk: Ideas for improvement from parents, teachers, and
students of three ethnic groups. Journal of Educational Issues of Language
Minority Students, 16, 149-177.
Irby, B. J., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1994). High-low sponges. Science and Children, 31(8),
23-25.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Parker, R. (1994). A pedagogical model for transitional English
bilingual classrooms. Bilingual Research Journal, 18(3&4), 119-133.
Irby, B. J., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1993). Gifted program endorsement and staff
development. Journal of Texas Association of Talented and Gifted, 7(3), 5-6.
Under Review & In Progress
Lara-Alecio, R., Tong, F., Irby, B. J., & *Huerta, M. (Under review). An experimental
study of science intervention among middle school English learners—Findings
from first year implementation. Journal of Research in Science Teaching.
Guerrero-Valecillos, C., Tong, F., Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. (In preparation). Quality of
instruction, language of instruction, and Spanish-speaking English learners.
Irby, B. J., Tong, F., Lara-Alecio, R., *Trevino, E., & Mathes, G. P. (In preparation).
What are the effective ESL strategies for Spanish-speaking English learning
children’s reading acquisition? An evidence-based longitudinal approach.
Texts
Irby, B., Jackson, S., Brown, G., Lara-Alecio, R. (In Press 2012). Handbook of Educational
Theories, Information Age Publishing
Schiller, P., Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby. B. (2003; 2008). The bilingual book of songs,
stories, rhymes, and fingerplays. [Antología de cuentos, juegos, y recetas]. (A
bilingual Spanish/English primary book). Gryphon House, Inc.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby B. (2003). The Cowboy Mouse. Columbus, OH: The SRAMcGraw-Hill.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby B. (2003). El Ratón Vaquero. Columbus, OH: The SRAMcGraw-Hill.
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Irby, B., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2003). Little Rabbit’s Journey. Columbus, OH: The SRAMcGraw-Hill.
Irby, B., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2003). El viaje del Conejito. Columbus, OH: The SRAMcGraw-Hill.
Schiller, P., Clements, D., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2003). Home Connections Resource Guide.
Columbus, OH: The DLM Early Childhood Express-McGraw-Hill.
Schiller, P., Clements, D., Lara-Alecio, R., Sarama, J., & Irby, B. (2003).
The DLM Early Childhood Express. Teacher’s Edition “A.” Columbus, OH: The
SRA-McGraw-Hill.
Schiller, P., Clements, D., Lara-Alecio, R., Sarama, J., & Irby, B. (2003).
The DLM Early Childhood Express. Teacher’s Edition “B.” Columbus, OH: The
SRA-McGraw-Hill.
Schiller, P., Clements, D., Lara-Alecio, R., Sarama, J., & Irby, B. (2003).
The DLM Early Childhood Express. Teacher’s Edition “C.” Columbus, OH: The
SRA-McGraw-Hill.
Schiller, P., Clements, D., Lara-Alecio, R., Sarama, J., & Irby, B. (2003).
The DLM Early Childhood Express. Teacher’s Edition “D.” Columbus, OH: The
SRA-McGraw-Hill.
Schiller, P., Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. (2003). Teacher’s Resource Anthology.
Columbus, OH: The DLM Early Childhood Express-McGraw-Hill.
Contributor In
Willis, A., C., & Irby, J. (2003). Inclusive Classrooms Resource Guide. Columbus, OH:
The DLM Early Childhood Express-McGraw-Hill.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., Calvo-Buezas, T., & Guerrero, T. (Eds.) (2009). Hispanics in
the United States, Immigrants in Spain: A Threat or a New Civilization? The
NCPEA/Rice University, USA.
Book Chapters
Irby, B., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2009). Upon the schoolhouse steps: Immigration and
education. In R. Lara-Alecio, B. Irby, T. Calvo-Buezas, & T. Guerrero (Eds.),
Hispanics in the United States, Immigrants in Spain: A Threat or a New
Civilization? The NCPEA/Rice University, USA.
McNamara, J., Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B.J., Hoyle, J., & Tong, F. (2008). Doctoral
Programs Issues: Commentary on Companion Dissertations. In T. Creighton, C.A.
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Mullen, F. Dembowski, & S. Harris (Eds.), The handbook of doctoral programs:
Issues and challenges. Connexions: NCPEA Press. Retrieved on September 22,
2008 from http://cnx.org/content/m14542/latest/
Irby, B., Rodríguez, L. & Lara-Alecio, R. (2005). Pre-kindergarten Montessori education:
A gendered perspective. In J. Kock & B. Irby (Eds.), Gender and Schooling in the
early years (pp. 61-78). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
Irby, B. J., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2001). Educational policy and gifted/talented,
linguistically diverse students. In J. A. Castellano & E. Díaz (Eds.), Reaching new
horizons: Gifted and talented education for culturally and linguistically diverse
students (pp. 265-281). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. J. (2001). Bilingual and English as a second language
programs. In G. Schroth & M. Littleton (Eds.), The administration & supervision
of special programs in education (pp. 77-96). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. J. (1995). Bilingual education and multicultural education: A
symbiotic relationship. In P. Larke & E. Castle (Eds.), Multicultural education,
issues and practices. Multicultural Education Special Study Group of the
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education: College Station, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Rendon, E. (1995). Field experiences in multicultural environments.
In G. Slick (Ed.), Emerging trends in teacher preparation: The future of field
experiences. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press [Monograph].
Reports Completed
The following technical reports were completed and sent to the Office of Bilingual
Education, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., & Tong, F. (2009). Middle School Science for English
Language Learners (Project MSSELL). First Year Annual Evaluation. Annual
performance report submitted to National Science Foundation.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., Tong, F., & Mathes, G. P. (2009). English Language and
Literacy Acquisition (Project ELLA). Final and Fifth Year Evaluation
Performance Report. Final performance report submitted to Institute for
Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2008, November). Bilingual and ESL Online Training Program.
Performance evaluation report submitted to Texas Education Agency, Austin, TX.
Lara-Alecio. R. (2007, July). English Language and Literacy Acquisition.
Fourth Year Annual Performance Evaluation Report submitted to the Institute for
Educational Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
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Lara-Alecio, R. (2006, Spring). Texas 2+2 Project: Certifying Teachers of ELLs. A Rural
and Suburban initiative. Fourth Annual Performance Evaluation Report submitted
to the Office of English Language Acquisition, U.S. Department of Education,
Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., Tong, F., & Mathes, G. P. (2007). English Language and
Literacy Acquisition (Project ELLA). Fourth Year Annual Evaluation. Annual
performance report submitted to Institute for Education Sciences, U.S.
Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., Tong, F., & Mathes, G. P. (2006). English Language and
Literacy Acquisition (Project ELLA). Third Year Annual Evaluation. Annual
performance report submitted to Institute for Education Sciences, U.S.
Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2007, June). Bilingual and ESL Online Training Program. Performance
Evaluation Report submitted to Texas Education Agency, Austin, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2007, April). Special Education Leadership Grant Project PULSE:
Preparing Underrepresented Leaders in Special Education. Sam Houston State
University, Huntsville, TX. Annual Performance Evaluation Report submitted to
the U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2006, July). English Language and Literacy Acquisition (Project ELLA).
Third Annual Evaluation Report submitted to the Institute for Educational
Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2006, Spring). Texas 2+2 Project: Certifying Teachers of ELLs. A Rural
and Suburban Initiative. Third Annual Evaluation Report submitted to the Office
of English Language Acquisition, U.S. Department of Education, Washington,
D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2006, June). ESL Online Program. Report submitted to Texas Education
Agency, Austin, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2006, April). Special Education Leadership Grant Project PULSE:
Preparing Underrepresented Leaders in Special Education. Sam Houston State
University, Huntsville, TX. Annual Evaluation Performance Report submitted to
the U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2006, April). Comprehensive Grant. Fifth and Final Annual Evaluation
Performance Report. Waller ISD, Waller, TX. Evaluation report submitted to the
Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs, U.S. Department
of Education, Washington, D.C.
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Lara-Alecio, R., Galloway, M., Mahadevan, L, Mason, B, Irby, B., Brown, G., Gomez,
L. (2005). Texas Dual Language Program Cost Analysis. A report developed to
the Texas Education Agency and The Texas Senate Education Committee. This
report can be read online at http://ldn.tamu.edu/archives/CBAReport.pdf
Lara-Alecio, R. (2005, Spring). Career Ladder Grant. Fifth Annual Evaluation Report
submitted to the Office of English Language Acquisition, U.S. Department of
Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2005, Spring). Teacher and Personnel Grant. Fifth Annual Evaluation
Report submitted to the Office of English Language Acquisition, U.S. Department
of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (Spring 2005). Texas 2+2 Project: Certifying Teachers of ELLs. A Rural
and Suburban Initiative. Third Annual Evaluation Report submitted to the Office
of English Language Acquisition, U.S. Department of Education, Washington,
D.C.
Lara-Alecio. (2005). English Language and Literacy Acquisition (Project ELLA).
Second Annual Evaluation Report submitted to the Institute for Educational
Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2005, April). Special Education Leadership Grant Project PULSE:
Preparing Underrepresented Leaders in Special Education. Sam Houston State
University, Huntsville, TX. Annual Evaluation Performance Report submitted to
the U.S. Department of Education, Washington D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2005, April). Comprehensive Grant. Fourth Annual Evaluation
Performance Report. Waller ISD, Waller, TX. Evaluation report submitted to the
Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs, U.S. Department
of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2005, April). Comprehensive Grant. Final Annual Evaluation
Performance Report. Houston, ISD, Houston, TX. Evaluation report submitted to
the Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs, U.S.
Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2004, April). Bilingual Counselor Grant. Fifth Annual Evaluation
Performance Report. Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Annual
evaluation report submitted to the Office of Bilingual Education and Minority
Language Affairs, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2004, April). Bilingual Doctoral Fellowship Program. Final Annual
Evaluation Performance Report. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
Annual performance report submitted to the Office of Bilingual Education and
Minority Language Affairs, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
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Lara-Alecio, R. (2004, April). Comprehensive Grant. Final Annual Evaluation
Performance Report. Belton ISD, Belton, TX. Evaluation report submitted to the
Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs, U.S. Department
of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2004, April). Comprehensive Grant. Third Annual Evaluation
Performance Report. Waller ISD, Waller, TX. Evaluation report submitted to the
Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs, U.S. Department
of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2004, April). Comprehensive Grant. Fourth Annual Evaluation
Performance Report. Houston, ISD, Houston, TX. Evaluation report submitted to
the Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs, U.S.
Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2004, April). Bilingual Counselor Grant. Final Annual Evaluation
Performance Report. Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Annual
evaluation report submitted to the Office of Bilingual Education and Minority
Language Affairs, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2002, April). Bilingual Doctoral Fellowship Program. Third Annual
Evaluation Performance Report. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
Annual evaluation report submitted to the Office of Bilingual Education and
Minority Language Affairs, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2002, April). Comprehensive Grant. First Annual Evaluation
Performance Report. Belton ISD, Belton, TX. Evaluation Report submitted to the
Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs, U.S. Department
of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2002, April). Comprehensive Grant. First Annual Evaluation
Performance Report. Waller ISD, Waller, TX. Evaluation report submitted to the
Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs, U.S. Department
of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2002, April). Comprehensive Grant. Second Annual Evaluation
Performance Report. Houston, ISD, Houston, TX. Evaluation report submitted to
the Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs, U.S.
Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2002, April). Bilingual Counselor Grant. Third Annual Evaluation
Performance Report. Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Annual
evaluation report submitted to the Office of Bilingual Education and Minority
Language Affairs, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
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Lara-Alecio, R. (2002, April). Bilingual Doctoral Fellowship Program. Third Annual
Evaluation Performance Report. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
Annual evaluation report submitted to the Office of Bilingual Education and
Minority Language Affairs, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2002, April). Comprehensive Grant. First Annual Evaluation
Performance Report. Belton ISD, Belton, TX. Evaluation report submitted to the
Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs, U.S. Department
of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2002, April). Comprehensive Grant. First Annual Evaluation
Performance Report. Waller ISD, Waller, TX. Evaluation report submitted to the
Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs, U.S. Department
of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2002, April). Comprehensive Grant. Second Annual Evaluation
Performance Report. Houston, ISD, Houston, TX. Evaluation report submitted to
the Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs, U.S.
Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., Cavazos, G., Rodriguez, L., & Meyer, D. (2001, July). The
Research Report: An Analysis of Three National Agenda Issues via the
Observation of Bilingual Classrooms Using the Four-dimensional Pedagogical
Theory. A Field-Initiated Research Grant Award, Office of Bilingual Education
and Minority Language Affairs, U.S. Department of Education. Submitted to
Aldine ISD, Houston, TX and the U.S. Department of Education, Washington,
D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2001, June). Bilingual Doctoral Fellowship Program. Second Annual
Evaluation Performance Report. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
Annual evaluation report submitted to the Office of Bilingual Education and
Minority Language Affairs, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2001, June). Comprehensive Grant. First Annual Evaluation
Performance Report. Houston, ISD, Houston, TX. Evaluation report submitted to
the Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs, U.S.
Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2001, May). Bilingual Counselor Grant. Second Annual Evaluation
Performance Report. Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Annual
evaluation report submitted to the Office of Bilingual Education and Minority
Language Affairs, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Psychometric Instrument
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Irby, B. J., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1999). The Hispanic Bilingual Gifted Screening
Instrument, http://www.teachbilingual.com/product.cfm
This scale consists of 78 items clustered in 11 sections.
Other Publications
Lara-Alecio, R., & Tong, F. (2009). The Language of Science. In Community
Connections, The College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M
University.
Interviewed for Texas Monthly Magazine by Patricia Kilday Hart, Dual Language
Education in Texas. (2006, October).
Interviewed for the Advance publication by Ashley Del Bello, Building Bilingual
Bridges. (2005). Texas A&M University, pp. 28-29.
Irby, B. J., Lara-Alecio, R., & Milke, B. (1999). Assessment from multiple perspectives
for second language learners: An analysis of the Hispanic bilingual gifted
screening instrument. Clearinghouse on languages and linguistics. (ERIC
Document Reproduction Service No. ED430404).
Ebener, R., Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. J. (1997). Supportive practices among lowincome parents of academically successful elementary students enrolled in even
start programs. Clearinghouse on elementary and early childhood education.
(ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED405111).
Lara-Alecio, R., Parker, R., Mason, S, Avila, C., & Irby, B. J. (1997). Mathematics
assessment with manipulatives for Hispanic limited English proficient students.
Clearinghouse on languages and linguistics. (ERIC Document Reproduction
Service No. ED403739).
Freer-Alvarez, T., Lara-Alecio, R., Livaudais, M., & Moore-Harris, B. (1996). Targeting
success on the Texas assessment of academic skills (Spanish Version - Reading
and Mathematics, Grades 3 & 4). Developed for Texas Education Agency,
Austin, Texas.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. J. (1996). Learning to read singing [Aprender a leer
cantando]. Bilingual training modules for elementary bilingual teachers, Texas
A&M University.
Lara-Alecio, R., Parker, R., & Irby, B. J. (1996). A three-year study of a new pedagogical
theory/model in a bilingual education program using mathematics as a vehicle of
instruction. Clearinghouse on languages and linguistics. (ERIC Document
Reproduction Service No. ED398735).
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Lara-Alecio, R., Parker, R., Weaver, L., Lee, E., & Perdomo, R. (1996). Ecological
literacy program for the Mayans living in the Petén Jungle, Guatemala.
Guatemala (initial training modules). Texas A&M University.
Parker, R., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1996). Using high technology to develop curriculum for
economically disadvantaged areas (training video). Texas A&M University.
Lara-Alecio, R., Parker, R., & Irby, B. J. (1995-1996). Evaluation report of a transitional
bilingual grant, "Camino al exito,” Cy-Fair ISD—a federally funded grant, Title
VII.
Parker, R., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1995, Summer). Evaluation report of a transitional
bilingual grant, "Estamos listos," Spring Branch ISD—a federally funded grant,
Title VII.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Parker, R. (1994-1995). Evaluation report of a transitional bilingual
grant, "El milagro," Bryan ISD—a federally funded grant, Title VII.
Parker, R., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1994-1995). Evaluation report of a transitional bilingual
grant, "Queremos triunfar," Aldine ISD—a federally funded grant, Title VII.
Parker, R., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1994, Summer). Evaluation report of a transitional
bilingual grant, "Estamos listos," Spring Branch ISD—a federally funded grant,
Title VII.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Parker, R. (1993-1994). Evaluation report of a transitional bilingual
grant, "El milagro," Bryan ISD—a federally funded grant, Title VII.
Lara-Alecio, R. (1993-1994). Evaluation report of a family literacy program—federally
funded grant.
Parker, R., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1993-1994). Evaluation report of a transitional bilingual
grant, "Queremos triunfar," Aldine ISD—a federally funded grant, Title VII.
Parker, R., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1993). Manipulatives in mathematics for second language
learners. Math Assessment Instrument. Texas A&M University.
Parker, R., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1993, Summer). Evaluation report of a transitional
bilingual grant, "Estamos listos," Spring Branch ISD—a federally funded grant,
Title VII.
Lara-Alecio, R. (1992-1993). Evaluation report of a family literacy program--federally
funded grant.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (All presentations at refereed conferences)
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National and International
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., Tong, F., *Guerrero-Valecillos, C., & Rodriguez, L. (2011,
April). Learning academic science language among intermediate English
learners. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational
Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., Tong, F., Rodriguez, L., Guerrero, C. (2011, April). Middle
School Science for English Language and Literacy Acquisition (MSSELL): A
randomized trial longitudinal discovery research K-12 (DR-K12) study. Paper
discussion presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research
Association, New Orleans, LA.
Blanco, M., Alvarez-Marinelli, H., Faith, H., Stanley, K., Irby, B. J., Lara-Alecio, R.,
Tong, F., & Brown, G. (2011). Development of a randomized trial study
internationally: a story of cooperation and technology. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, New Orleans,
LA.
*Guerrero-Valecillos, C., Tong, F., Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. J. (2010, April). Spanishspeaking English learners' performance on high-stakes reading assessment. Paper
discussion presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research
Association, Denver, CO.
Tong, F., Irby, B., Lara-Alecio, *Hassey, F., Nicher, N. (2010, April). Hispanic
English-learners’ self-esteem in language competency: The influence of
intervention, language of instruction and gender. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
*Walichowski, M., Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., Tong, F., Durodola, S., & Goodson, P.
(2010, April). Systematic development of the semantic and syntactic scoring
system for oral proficiency and expressive vocabulary for kindergarten English
language learners. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American
Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., Tong, F., Mathes, P. (2010, April). Project ELLA (English
Language/Literacy Acquisition): Longitudinal findings. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
*Perez, E.A., Tong, F., Irby, B. J., Lara-Alecio, R. (2010, April). The status of
research-based instructional strategies for Spanish-speaking English language
learners in the U.S. Poster presented at the annual meeting of American
Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
Treviño, E.P., Kemp, J.E., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2010, April). Teachers’ perceptions of
online professional development for ESL certification. Paper presented at the
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annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. (2009, November). Project MSSELL (Middle School
Science for English Language Learners). Poster presentation at the Annual
National Science Convention, Washington, D.C.
*Guerrero-Valecillos, C., Tong, F., Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. J. (2009, October).
Spanish-speaking English learners’ performance on a high-stakes reading
assessment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Texas Association of
Bilingual Education, Houston, TX.
Treviño, E.P., Kemp, J.E., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2009, October). Texas A&M’s Online
Bilingual/ESL Certification Prep Courses. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education, Houston, TX.
Irby, B. J., Lara-Alecio, R., Johnson, E., Tong, F., Achilles, C. (2009, August).
Considerations for experimental research design employed in schools. Paper
presented at National Council of Professors of Educational Administration
Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Tong, F., Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., *Guerrero-Valecillos, C. (2009, April). Promoting
bilingualism and biliteracy: A four-year longitudinal comparison between oneway dual-language and transitional bilingual models. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Tong, F., Irby, B. J., Lara-Alecio, R., *Guerrero-Valecillos, C. (2009, April). Gender
differences on English language/literacy acquisition among Hispanic second
language learners. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American
Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Esquierdo, J., Irby, B. J., Tong, F., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2009, April). Identifying Hispanic
second language learners for gifted programs: Development of a short version of
a screening instrument. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American
Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
*Guerrero-Valecillos, C., Tong, F., Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. (2009, February).
Promoting bilingualism and biliteracy: Programmatic difference between oneway dual language and transitional bilingual programs. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of National Association of Bilingual Education, Tampa, FL.
Irby, B., Lara-Alecio, R., Tong, F., Rodriguez, L., *Guerrero-Valecillos, C. (2009,
February). One-way developmental dual language model: Practical application of
scientifically-based research components. Paper presented at the Dual Language
Immersion SIG Pre-conference of the annual meeting of National Association of
Bilingual Education, Austin, TX
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Esquierdo, J., Irby, B. J., Tong, F., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2009, February). Identifying
Hispanic second language learners for gifted programs: Development of a short
version of a screening instrument. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
National Association of Bilingual Education, Austin, TX.
Tong, F., Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. (2008, October). Gender difference in bilingual
education: What should educational administrators know? Paper presented at the
annual meeting of University Council for Educational Administration, Orlando,
FL.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., Tong, F., Mathes, P. (2008, March). Project ELLA (English
Language/Literacy Acquisition): Third-year findings. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Tong, F., Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., Mathes, P., & Kwok, O. (2008, March). Academic
oral English development: A comparative study of transitional bilingual and
structured English immersion models. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Tong, F., Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., & Mathes, P. (2008, March). The effect of language of
instruction: Comparing English-only and dual-language models. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, New York,
NY.
Tong, F., Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., Mathes, P., *Nie, Y., *Guerrero, C., & *Cox, K.
(2008, March). Gender differences on English language/literacy acquisition
among Hispanic second language learners. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Tong, F., Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. (2008, March). Promoting bilingualism and
biliteracy: Programmatic difference between one-way dual language and
transitional bilingual programs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
National Association of Bilingual Education, Tampa, FL.
Cox, K., Tong, F., Guerrerro, C., Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., & Mathes, P. (2007, October).
Empowering Struggling Readers: The Impact of Small Group Direct Instruction
on Second Grade Hispanic Females. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
Research on Women Education, San Antonio, TX.
Cruz de Quiros, A. M., Castellanos, M, Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Rodriguez, L.
(2007, October). Structured Story Reading: An Instructional Strategy for English
Language Learners to Enhance Vocabulary and Comprehension. Texas
Association for Bilingual Education, San Antonio, TX.
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Esquierdo, J., Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. (2007, October). Using the HBGSI to Identify
Hispanic, Bilingual Gifted Students. Texas Association for Bilingual Education,
San Antonio, TX.
Helms, S., Irby, B., Cruz de Quiros, A. M., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2007, October). Emerging
Latina Voices: Paraprofessionals’ Narratives of Legacy and Hope. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of Research on Women Education, San Antonio,
TX.
Tong, F., Cox, K., Trevino, E., Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., & Mathes, P. (2007, October).
Accelerating Language and Literacy: A Longitudinal Comparison of Hispanic
Male and Female 2nd Grade Bilinguals. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
Research on Women Education, San Antonio, TX.
Tong, F., Cox, K., Trevino, E., Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., & Mathes, P. (2007, October).
Gender Difference on Language/Literacy Acquisition Among 2nd Grade Hispanic
English Learners. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Texas Association of
Bilingual Education, San Antonio, TX.
Trevino, E., Guerrero, C., Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., & Rodriguez, L. (2007, October).
Daily Oral & Written Language: Science and Writing Skills, 10 Minutes at a
Time. Texas Association for Bilingual Education, San Antonio, TX.
Ezquierdo, J., Irby, B., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2007, April). Early Screening for Hispanic
English-Language Learners for Gifted Programs. American Educational
Research Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Ezquierdo, J., Irby, B., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2007, April). The Identification of Hispanic
English Language Learners for Gifted Programs in Kindergarten. American
Educational Research Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., Rodriguez, L., & Helms, S. (2007, April). Making
Programmatic Decisions for English Language Learners Based on Scientifically
Based Research. American Educational Research Association Conference,
Chicago, IL.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., & Mathes. P. (2007, April). Project ELLA (English Language/
Literacy Acquisition): Second Year Findings. American Educational Research
Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., Rodriguez, L., Guerrero, C., & Quiros, A. (2007, April). Using
an Observation Protocol in Bilingual and ESL Classrooms in Institute for
Education Science-Funded Research. American Educational Research
Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
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Lara-Alecio, R., McNamara, J., Hoyle, J., & Irby, Beverly. (2006, July). Doctoral
Program Issues: Commentary on Companion Dissertation Program.
Paper presented to the Annual National Council of Professors in Educational
Administration, Lexington, KY.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2006, April). Pre-kindergarten Montessori education: A gendered
perspective. Symposium on Gender and Schooling in the Early Years. American
Educational Research Association Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., & Mathes, P. (2006, April). Project ELLA: English
Language/Literacy Acquisition. Symposium on Experimental Investigations of
Instruction and the Language of Instruction with Spanish-Speaking English
Language Learners. American Educational Research Association Conference,
San Francisco, CA.
Zulmaris, D., Mahadevan, L., Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. (2006, April). Bilingual/ESL
Preservice Teachers: The Challenge to Meet the Demand of the 21st Century.
Paper discussion. Bilingual Education Research Paper Discussion. American
Educational Research Association Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby. B. (2005, November). Research on Second Language
Acquisition: A Democratic Educational Concept. Paper presented to the Annual
University Council for Educational Administration Conference, Nashville, TN.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. (2005, July). Creating the Future: Administrative Choices for
the English language Learners. 59th Annual Summer Conference National
Council of Professors of Educational Administration, Arlington, VA.
McNamara, J., Hoyle, J., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2005, July). Companion Dissertation
Programs. A Chart Essay on Implementation Strategies. Companion Dissertation
Study Group, College of Education and Human Development and Human
Development, Texas A&M University. Pre-session Presentation to the 59th
Annual Summer Conference. National Council of Professors of Educational
Administration, Arlington, VA.
Galloway, M., Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. (2005, February). Two-way and one-way
bilingual programs in Texas. National Association for Bilingual Education
Conference, San Antonio, Texas.
International Invited Keynote Presentations
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. (2011, August). Project EILE: Results on its first year
implementation in Public Schools in Costa Rica. San Jose, Costa Rica.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. (2011, June). Project ELLA and its academic impact on
English Language Learners. Saudi Arabia.
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Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. (2010, October). Project ELLA and its academic impact on
English Language Learners. Beijing, China.
Lara-Alecio, R, & Irby, B. (2009, June). Project Middle School Science for English
Language Learners. A presentation to the faculty and graduate students of
UNIBE, San Jose, Costa Rica.
Lara-Alecio, R & Irby, B. (2009, November). Six pilots studies targeted to the teaching
and learning process of English Language Learners in Public Schools in Costa
Rica. A presentation to the Multilingual Costa Rica Agency. An Invitation by the
Intercontinental Development Bank and Costa Rica/United States Consortium.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2008, March). Project ELLA. A Successful Four Year Longitudinal
Research Study. Paper presented to the Benjamin Bloom International
Conferences, Universidad Rafael Landivar, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Lara-Alecio, R. & Irby, B. (2005, June). The Education in an Intercultural Society:
Problems and Challenges for Immigrant Hispanic/Latino. (La educación en una
sociedad intercultural, problemas y desafíos para inmigrantes hispanos o
latinos). Simposio Internacional “Hispanos en USA/Inmigrantes en España
¿Amenaza o nueva civilización?” International Symposium on Hispanic/Latinos
in USA/Immigrants in Spain, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain.
Lara-Alecio, R. & Irby, B. (2005, June). The Education in an Intercultural Society:
Problems and Challenges for Immigrant Hispanic/Latino. (La educación en una
sociedad intercultural, problemas y desafíos para inmigrantes hispanos o
latinos). Seminario Internacional “Hispanos en USA/Inmigrantes en España
¿Amenaza o nueva civilización?” International Seminar on Hispanic/Latinos in
USA/Immigrants in Spain. Universidad de Extremadura, Spain.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. Rodríguez, L, Guerrero, C., & Quiros, A. (June 2006).
Effective ESL Strategies in a Bilingual Classroom. Presentation to the Summer
Leadership Institute, San Antonio, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. Biliteracy role in early childhood programs. (2006). Keynote
speakers for the Early Childhood Annual Summer Institute Conference sponsored
by the Developmental Learning Materials (DLM) and McGraw-Hill publisher,
Dallas, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., & Mathes, P. (2006). Presentation to the personnel of the
Institute for Educational Sciences, the second year of implementation of ELLA
Research Project, Washington, D.C.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2005, June). Invited by the Summer Institutes to present a two-day
workshop addressing Cultural Competence as it relates to student achievement
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among Hispanic/Latino students. Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction,
Seattle, WA.
Lara-Alecio, R., Ramos-Izquierdo, J., Quirós, A., Durodola, S., & Galloway, M. (2005,
March). Project ELLA: English Language and Literacy Acquisition: A five-year
longitudinal Research Study. Presentation sponsored by the Literacy Studies
Group. Texas A&M University.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., & Rodríguez, L. (2005). A parental Hispanic Program in
Aldine ISD. A presentation sponsored by the Texas Hispanic Board Association,
San Antonio, Texas.
Irby, B., Brown, G., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2004, June). National Council of Professors in
Educational Administration, Breston, MO.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. (2004, June). Parental Involvement for Hispanic Families
and their children. Symposium on Dual Language Education, San Juan, Puerto
Rico.
Galloway, M., Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Rodriguez, L. (2004, April). Two-way
immersion bilingual programs in Texas. American Educational Research
Association, San Diego, CA.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., Galloway, M., & Rodriguez, L. (2004, April). Research from
Superintendents: Addressing the needs for bilingual/ESL teachers. American
Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Lara-Alecio, R., Galloway, M., Irby, B.J., Rodriguez, L. & Brown, G. (2003, April). An
Analysis of a Public School Pre-kindergarten Bilingual Montessori Program.
American Educational Research Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2003, January). Breakfast with Scholars. Presented in conjunction with
16 other scholars. National Association for Bilingual Education, New Orleans,
LA.
Galloway, M., Irby, B. J., Malave, L., Tinajero, J. V., Gonzalez, V., Lara-Alecio, R. &
Minaya-Rowe, L. (2003, January). The New NABE Journal of Research and
Practice (NJRP): Guidelines and Opportunities for Publication. National
Association for Bilingual Education Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Lara-Alecio, R., Galloway, M., & Irby, B. J. (2003, June). The State of Minority
Recruitment in Texas. Research study presented to the Fourth Annual
Chancellor’s Invitational Conference. The Texas A&M University System
Institute for School-University Partnerships, Houston, TX.
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Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., Galloway, M., & Rodriguez, L. (2002, April). A study of
high- stakes testing in third grade bilingual classrooms in Texas. Presented at the
American Educational Research Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., Galloway, M., & Rodriguez L. (2002, March). State of the art
research and best practices in bilingual/ESL education. Presented at the 31st
Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, Philadelphia,
PA.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2002, March). Mentoring graduate students symposium. Presented at the
31st Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference,
Philadelphia, PA.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2002, March). Lunch with scholars. Presented at the 31st Annual
International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., Meyer, J. D., Rodriguez, L. (2001, April). A study addressing
two components of the national bilingual research agenda. Presented at the
American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., Cavazos, G., & Rodriguez, L. (2001, February). Research
addressing three components of the 1997 national bilingual research agenda for
English language learners on high-stakes assessment. Presented at the 30th
Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., Galloway, M. & Sanchez, C. (2001, February). Preliminary
results of an evaluation of 102 bilingual classrooms in an urban school setting.
Presented at the 30th Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education
Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2000, June). Bilingual education in America. Symposium of
International Issues, Universidad Iberoamericana, Puebla, Mexico.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2000, April). Chair of the symposium on The Post-Era of Proposition
227 on Bilingual Education. American Educational Research Association, New
Orleans, LA.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., Cavazos, G., & Rodriguez, L. (2000, April). Research
addressing three components of the 1997 national bilingual research agenda for
English language learners on high stakes assessment. Presented at the American
Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Lara-Alecio, R., Cavazos, G., Irby, B. J., Meyer, D., Mixon, D., Parker, R., & Rodriguez,
L. (2000, February). Components of the national bilingual research agenda for
English language learners on high-stakes assessment. Presented at the 29th
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Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, San Antonio,
TX.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2000, February). Texas doctoral bilingual education programs:
Reflection of the past and projection of the future. Presented at the 29th Annual
International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R., Cavazos, G., Irby, B. J., Meyer, D., Mixon, D., Parker, R., & Rodriguez,
L. (2000, February). Brown bag lunch with scholars. Presented at the 29th Annual
International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Brown, G., Irby, B. J., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1999, August). Electronic career advancement
portfolios. Presented at the National Council of Professors of Educational
Administration, Jackson Hole, WY.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Parker, R. (1999, June). Literacy programs based on ecology in the
Central American rainforest. A two-year study conducted by the authors and
presented to the governmental and university officials in Central America. The
Reconstruction of Central America Symposium, George Bush School of
Government, Texas A&M University.
Lara-Alecio, R. (1999, April). Assessment from multiple perspectives for second
language learners: An analysis of the Hispanic Bilingual Gifted Screening
Instrument. Presented at the American Educational Research Association,
Montreal, Canada.
Lara-Alecio, R. (1999, April). Facing the needs of bilingual learners: Interfacing
research, policy, and practices. Presented at the American Educational Research
Association, Montreal, Canada.
Irby, B. J., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1999, January). Complementing the assessment of gifted
bilingual students with the Hispanic Bilingual Gifted Screening Instrument. An
invited address to the 28th Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education
Conference, Denver, CO.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Marion, D. (1999, January). Involving parents in bilingual
education in an urban school district. Presented at the 28th Annual International
Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, Denver, CO.
De la Colina, M. G., Azúa-Rodríguez, J., Lara-Alecio, R., & Parker, R. (1999, January).
Student engagement as a factor in reading achievement of Hispanic bilingual first
and second graders. Presented at the 28th Annual International
Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, Denver, CO.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Marion, D. (1999, January). A vision of bilingual
education for the next millennium: Linking research to practice in bilingual
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education. Presented at the 28th Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural
Education Conference, Denver, CO.
Azúa-Rodríguez, J., Lara-Alecio, R., Parker, R., & De la Colina, M. G. (1999, January).
The role of the native language in bilingual students’ performance of duallanguage tasks. Presented at the 28th Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural
Education Conference, Denver, CO.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Rodríguez, L. (1999, January). A program evaluation of
líderes del futuro (Leaders of the Future), Title VII Comprehensive Grant.
Presented at the 28th Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education
Conference, Denver, CO.
Lara-Alecio, R., Parker, R., & Irby, B. J. (1998, April). A program evaluation of Title VII
Comprehensive Bilingual Grant "Camino Al Exito." Presented at the American
Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Lara-Alecio, R., Parker, R., & Irby, B. J. (1998, April). Manipulative-based mathematics
tasks as alternative assessment methodology for young Hispanic limited English
proficient students: Exploratory study. Presented at the American Educational
Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Azua-Rodríguez, J., Lara-Alecio, R., Parker, R., De la Colina, M. & Liu, P. (1998, April).
Factors of dual-language tasks affecting the academic performance of bilingual
students. Presented at the American Educational Research Association, San
Diego, CA.
Irby, B. J, Lara-Alecio, R., & Marion-García, D. (1998, February). An evaluation of a
non-traditional parent involvement program. Presented at the 27th Annual
International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, Dallas, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Marion-García, D. (1998, February). A second year
program evaluation of “Camino al Exito.” Presented at the 27th Annual
International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, Dallas, TX.
Marion-García, D., Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. J. (1998, February). An action research
study on LEP students language development and technology. Presented at the
27th Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, Dallas,
TX.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. J. (1997, March). Bilingual education and multicultural
education: An inclusively oriented educational delivery system. Presented at the
American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
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Lara-Alecio, R., Parker, R., Irby, B. J., & Marion-García, D. (1997, March). Two-year
program evaluation of Title VII Comprehensive Bilingual Grant "Camino Al
Exito." Presented at the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Lara-Alecio, R., De la Colina, M., Azúa-Rodríguez, J., & Cuellar, R. (1997, February).
Assessing oral reading fluency & reading comprehension through selected
Spanish passages. Presented at the 26th Annual International
Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Irby, B. J., Lara-Alecio, R., Marion-García, D., & Sánchez, S. (1997, February).
Assessing bilingual classroom using a four-dimensional pedagogical
model/theory for Hispanic bilingual students. Presented at the 26th Annual
International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Parker, R. (1996, April). Using high technology to develop curricula
for economically disadvantaged areas. An international conference sponsored by
the University De La Salle & Race, and Ethnic Studies Institute, Texas A&M
University. Universidad De La Salle, Mexico.
Azua, J., Parker, R., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1996, April). The effect of language switching on
fifth grade Hispanic bilingual students’ oral retell quality. Presented at the
American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Gomez, L., Gomez, R., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1996, April). Improving mathematics skills of
bilingual children through the use of two languages. Presented at the American
Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Lara, Alecio, R. (1996, April). A three-year study of new pedagogical theory model in a
Bilingual education program using mathematics as a vehicle for instruction.
Presented at the American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Liu, P., Parker, R., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1996, April). Classroom-based reading
comprehension assessment for second language learners. Presented at the
American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.
Parker, R., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1996, March). Basic literacy for Petén Jungle Mayan
Schools: High technical production of instructional materials. Presented at the
1996 World Conference on Literacy, Philadelphia, PA.
Cmajdalka, S., Cuellar, R., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1996, March). The effects of three prewriting strategies for creative writing with Hispanic students: Are pre-writing
strategies worth the time? Presented at the 25th Annual International
Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, Orlando, FL.
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Irby, B. J., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1996, March). Content validation of the Hispanic Gifted
Screening Instrument with bilingual education teachers. Presented at the 25th
Annual International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, Orlando, FL.
Lara-Alecio, R., Cmajdalka, S., Cuellar, R., Liu, P., & Azua, J. (1996, March). Final
results of the ¡Estamos Listos! Program: A transitional bilingual integrated
mathematics summer program for Hispanic students. Presented at the 25th Annual
International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, Orlando, FL.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., Cavazos, G., Colmenero, J., Escobedo, M., Valenzuela, S., &
Villareal, M. (1996, March). Teacher-developed technology supporting language
acquisition through mathematics and science. Presented at the 25th Annual
International Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, Orlando, FL.
Bruce, K., Avila, C., Parker, R., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1995, April). Testing a pedagogical
model for transitional English bilingual classroom. Presented at the American
Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Lara-Alecio, R., Parker, R., Gomez, L., & Gomez, R. (1995, April). Effects of
mathematics as the vehicle of instruction for language and math skills
improvement using a pedagogical model for transitional English bilingual
classrooms. Presented at the American Educational Research Association, San
Francisco, CA.
Parker, R., Mason, S., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1995, April). Interactive math assessment with
manipulatives in bilingual classroom. Presented at the American Educational
Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Irby, B. J., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1995, February). Development of Hispanic gifted
construct. Presented at the 24th National Association Bilingual Education,
Phoenix, AZ.
Irby, B. J., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1994, April). Identifying the Hispanic rural gifted child.
Presented at the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Muñoz, A. (1994, April). A locus of control in Hispanic atrisk students exiting from elementary school and participating in a summer
transitional bilingual mathematics program. Presented at the American
Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Irby, B. J., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1993, October). Identification of the rural gifted child.
Presented at the National Rural Education Association, Traverse City, MI.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Gomez, L. (1993, July). A family literacy program. Presented at the
Council for Adult Education National Association, New Orleans, LA.
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Lara-Alecio, R., Florez, V., Gómez, R, & Gómez, L. (1993, February). Symposium on
"Student and Family Literacy Tutoring Project.” Presented at the 22nd National
Association Bilingual Education, Houston, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R., Larke, P., Gomez, L. & Gomez, R. (1993, April). Delivering the dream:
Developing talent in diverse populations. Presented at the TAG Symposium,
Council for Exceptional Children, San Antonio, TX.
Parker, R., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1993, April). Parent and student perceptions from three
ethnic groups. Presented at the American Educational Research Association,
Atlanta, GA.
Irby, B. J., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1993, February). Reforming identification procedures for
the bilingual gifted student. Presented at the 22nd National Association Bilingual
Education, Houston, TX.
State and Regional
Guerrero-Valecillos, C., Tong, F., Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. J. (2009, October).
Spanish-Speaking English learners’ performance on a high-stakes reading
assessment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Texas Association of
Bilingual Education, Houston, TX.
Irby, B., Lara-Alecio, R., Tong, F., Rodriguez, L., *Guerrero-Valecillos, C. (2009,
February). One-way developmental dual language model: Practical application
of scientifically-based research components. Paper presented at the Dual
Language Immersion SIG Pre-conference of annual meeting of National
Association of Bilingual Education, Austin, TX.
Irby, B., Lara-Alecio, R., & Polnick, B. (2006, March). Identifying Young Gifted English
Language Learners. 2006 Leadership Conference. Texas Association for the
Gifted and Talented, Austin, TX.
McArthur, F., Irby, B., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2006, February). Increasing Student
Achievement Through Dual Language Instruction. Texas Association of School
Administrators (TASA), Midwinter Conference, Austin, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. (2004, October). Identification of the Hispanic Bilingual
Students. TABE Annual Conference, El Paso, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R., Galloway, M., Irby, B. (2004). Texas 2+2 A collaborative Teacher
Training Project serving Texas Needs. Title III. Management Institute, San
Antonio, TX.
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Irby, B. J., & Lara-Alecio, R. (2002, July). Literature in the Bilingual Classroom.
Assessing bilingual children for Gifted and Talented Programs (G/T). Presented
at the XXI Annual DLM Summer Institute Conference, Dallas, TX.
Lara-Alecio, Irby, B. J . (2002, July). Literature in the Bilingual Classroom. Presented at
the XXI Annual DLM Summer Institute Conference, Dallas, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R., Galloway, M., & Sánchez, C. (2002, February). Mentoring Master’s and
Doctoral students in research in educational leadership and in ethnic minority
affairs. Presented at the 25th Annual Meeting Southwest Educational Research
Association Conference, Austin, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J, Galloway, M., Sánchez, C., & Pérez G., A. M. (2002,
February). Research in bilingual education. Presented at the 7th Annual
Educational Research Exchange Conference, Texas A&M University, College
Station, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R., Galloway, M., Giraldo, C., McArthur, F., & Oberg, R. (2001, October).
Rumbo al Éxito/Success bound-parental involvement technology literacy project.
Presented at the 29th Annual Texas Association Bilingual Conference, Dallas, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R., Galloway, M., & Sánchez, C. (2001, October). The use of mathematics
manipulatives in dual language programs. Presented at the 29th Annual Texas
Association Bilingual Conference, Dallas, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R., Galloway, M., & Sánchez, C. (2001, October). Opening doors: An
innovative bilingual teacher education distance program. Presented at the
CSOTTE Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. J. (1998, March). Desarrollando lenguaje académico a través
de manipulativos en matemáticas. Manuscrito/Taller presentado to the 24th
Annual Spring Bilingual Conference, Texas A&M University at Kingsville.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. J. (1997, March). Prácticas efectivas que apoyan el éxito
académico en niños Hispanos a través de la participación de sus padres.
Presented at the 23rd Annual Spring Bilingual Conference, Texas A&M
University at Kingsville.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Irby, B. J. (1996, March). Aprendiendo a leer cantando. Presented at
the 22nd Annual Spring Bilingual Conference, Texas A&M University at
Kingsville.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Bilingual Teachers from Aldine ISD. (1995). Teacher
cohort. A transitional bilingual mathematics program. Presented at the Texas
Association of Bilingual Education, Austin, TX.
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Lara-Alecio, R. & Parker, R. (1995, March). Testing a pedagogical model for transitional
bilingual program. Presented at the 21st Annual Spring Bilingual Conference,
Texas A&M University at Kingsville.
Lara-Alecio, R. & Rendon, E. (1994, March). Multicultural education & bilingual
education. Presented at the 20th Annual Spring Bilingual Conference, Texas
A&M University at Kingsville.
Lara-Alecio, R., Larke, P., Gomez, L. & Gomez, R. (1993, April). Delivering the dream:
Developing talent in diverse populations. Presented at the TAG Symposium,
Council for Exceptional Children, San Antonio, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R., Gómez, R. Gómez, L. (1993, March). A three-dimensional language
acquisition model for Hispanic at-risk students. Presented at the 19th Annual
Regional Bilingual Spring Conference, Texas A&M University at Kingsville.
Lara-Alecio, R., Gómez, & Gómez, L. (1993, March). The bilingual Hispanic gifted
students. Presented at the Annual Regional Bilingual Spring Conference, Texas
Woman's University, Denton, TX.
Lara-Alecio, R., Shaw, J. (1993, March). Technical writing for English second language
students. Presented at the Annual Regional Bilingual Spring Conference, Texas
Woman's University, Denton, TX.
FUNDED GRANT PROPOSALS/CONTRACTS
Lara-Alecio, R. (2011). Evaluation of two-year preparatory program in three universities
in Saudi Arabia. $15,120. Saudi Arabia. 5/26/11-6/9/11. Role: Project Director
and Principal Investigator.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2010-2012). Enseñanza del Inglés como lengua extranjera (Project
EILE): Teaching English as a foreign language. Costa Rica Multilingual,
Intercontinental Development Bank, and Costa Rica Ministry of Education,
$134,000. 1/1/10-12/31/12. Role: Principal Investigator.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2010-2013). Online Bilingual Language Proficiency Test in Spanish
Language. Texas Education Agency, $500,000. 10/1/10-1/31/13. Role: Principal
Investigator and Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2010-2013). Online Bilingual/ESL Certification Program. Texas
Education Agency, $500,000. 10/1/10-1/31/13. Role: Principal Investigator and
Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2009-2010). Online Bilingual/ESL Certification Program. Texas
Education Agency, $500,000. 1/1/09-12/31/10. Role: Principal Investigator and
Project Director
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Lara-Alecio, R. (2008-2011). Collaborative Research: R&D: A Longitudinal
Trial Study of Middle School Science for English Language Learners
(Project MSSELL). National Science Foundation, Award No. DRL-0822343,
$1,695,262. 9/8/08-8/30/11. Role: Principal Investigator and Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R. & Padron, Y. (2007-2012). Bilingual/ESL Online: Working All Together
(WAT). Office of English Language Acquisition, U.S. Department of Education,
$1,500,000. 7/2/07-7/31/12. Role: Principal Investigator and Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2006-2008). Online Bilingual/ESL Dual Certification Project. Texas
Education Agency, $422,170. 12/6/06-12/31/08. Role: Principal Investigator and
Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2006). Psychometric Testing Materials on WML-S-R English and
Spanish Languages. $6,100.00. Role: Principal Investigator and Project Director
Lara-Alecio, R., Conoley, J. & Galloway, M. (2005-2006). ESL Online Program.
Contract Sponsored by TAMU System and TEA, $100,000. 7/1/05- 6/31//06.
Role: Co-Principal Investigator and Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2003-2008). English Language and Literacy Acquisition (Project
ELLA), U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C., Contract No.
R305P030032, $6,762,115. 10/03-09/08. Role: Principal Investigator and Project
Director.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2002). Texas 2+2 Project: Certifying Teachers of LEP Students. A
Rural and Suburban Initiative. Office of Language Acquisition, National
Development Program, U.S. Department of Education, $1,955,937. 06/02. Role:
Principal Investigator and Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2002). The State of Minority Teacher Recruitment in Texas 2002.
Regents’ Initiative Collaborative Research Grants. The Texas A&M University
System’s Regents’ Initiative for Excellence in Education, $10,000. College
Station, TX, 03/02. Role: Principal Investigator and Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2002). Technology-based instruction in Bilingual Education Program.
Initiative Academy for Educator Development Fellowships. The Texas A&M
University System’s Regents’ Initiative for Excellence in Education, $4,000.
College Station, TX, 03/02. Role: Principal Investigator and Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2000-2005). Bilingual Teachers and Personnel Grant. Office of
Bilingual Education, Title VII, U.S. Department of Education. Budget Period
09/01/00-08/31/05: $1,244,422; Budget Period 09/01/00-08/31/01: $273,793,671.
Role: Principal Investigator and Project Director.
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Lara-Alecio, R. (2000-2005). Bilingual Career Grant. Office of Bilingual Education,
Title VII, U.S. Department of Education. Budget Period 09/01/00-08/31/05:
$1,214,637; Budget Period 09/01/00-08/31/01: $249,851. Role: Principal
Investigator and Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Cannela, G. (2000-2003). Training for ALL Teachers Bilingual Grant.
Office of Bilingual Education, Title VII, U.S. Department of Education. Budget
Period 09/01/00-08/31/03: $709,990; Budget Period 09/01/00-08/31/01:
$200,671. Role: Co-Principal Investigator and Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2000-2002). Doctoral Bilingual Fellowship Grant. Office of Bilingual
Education, Title VII, U.S. Department of Education, $45,368. 2001-2002. Role:
Principal Investigator and Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2000-2005). Bilingual Teachers and Personnel Grant. Office of
Bilingual Education, Title VII, U.S. Department of Education, $1,244,422.
09/01/00-08/31/05. Role: Principal Investigator and Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2000-2005). Bilingual Career Grant. Office of Bilingual Education,
Title VII, U.S. Department of Education, $1,214,637. 09/01/00-08/31/05. Role:
Principal Investigator and Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R. (1998-2001). Bilingual Doctoral Fellows Grant. Educational Curriculum
and Instruction Department, Texas A&M University and the Office of Bilingual
Education and Minority Language Affairs, Title VII, U.S. Department of
Education, $600,000. Ten doctoral students for different programs in EDCI were
involved and economically supported by this Doctoral Fellows Grant. This
competitive grant allowed students to receive money for up to 27 credits/hours per
year, money for books, travel and a monthly stipend of $500.00. The budget
expenses for this academic year were over $76,000. Role: Principal Investigator
and Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R. (2000-2001). Doctoral Bilingual Fellowship Grant. Office of Bilingual
Education, Title VII, U.S. Department of Education, $178,250. Role: Principal
Investigator and Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R. (1997, Summer). International Research Travel Assistance Grant.
Bilingual Literacy through Rainforest Ecology. Project sponsored by the
International Programs, Office of the Assistant Provost for International
Programs, Texas A&M University, $1,000. Research conducted in Guatemala.
Awarded December 1996.
Lara-Alecio, R. (1996-1997). Bilingual Doctoral Fellows Grant. Educational Curriculum
and Instruction Department, Texas A&M University, and Office of Bilingual
Education and Minority Language Affairs, Title VII, U.S. Department of
Education, $25,253. Role: Principal Investigator and Project Director.
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Lara-Alecio, R. (1996). International Travel Grant. College of Education and Human
Development International Committee, Texas A&M University. Awarded Spring
1996, $500.
Lara-Alecio, R. & Florez, V. (1995-1996). Bilingual Doctoral Fellow Grant.
Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education and
Human Development, Texas A&M University, and Office of Bilingual Education
and Minority Language Affairs, Title VII, U.S. Department of Education,
$110,690. Role: Principal Investigator and Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R. (1996). Ecotourism International Travel Grant. Project sponsored by the
Patronato Cultural y Educativo de Guatemala, $2,500. Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Florez, V. (1994-1995). Bilingual Doctoral Fellows Grant.
Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education and
Human Development, Texas A&M University, and Office of Bilingual Education
and Minority Language Affairs, Title VII, U.S. Department of Education,
$64,000. Role: Principal Investigator and Project Director.
Lara-Alecio, R., & Florez, V. (1993-1995). USAID International Development-Egyptian
Grant. A Fellow Grant, $15,500 with Texas A&M University, additional funding
$3,500 for grant extension request was awarded. Total contract awarded: $19,000.
Lara-Alecio, R., Canella, G., & Larke, P. (1992). Family/Community Empowerment.
Educational Curriculum and Instruction Department. Proposal submitted to the
Texas Educational Agency, Austin, TX, $86,451. Awarded September 25, 1992.
Parker, R., & Lara-Alecio, R. (1992). Student and Family Literacy Tutoring Program.
Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction & U.S. Department of
Education, $50,000. Awarded February 24, 1992.
Grant Consultation/Authorship/Collaboration with Public Schools
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B., & Galindo, M. (2006). A Dual Language Program for PreKindergarten Students attending classes at Keeble EC/PK Center. Texas
Education Agency, $200,000.
Lara-Alecio, R. & Sproule, J. (2000) Reading Improvement Grant. Mendel Elementary,
Aldine ISD and Texas Education Agency, $149, 995. Contracted with Texas
A&M University, Office of Bilingual/ESL, Educational Curriculum and
Instruction Department to deliver course work for certification in Bilingual/ESL
Programs. 20 in-service bilingual/ESL teachers from two elementary schools,
Aldine ISD, were registered under EDCI 611 for their bilingual/ESL certification.
Tuition, Fees, and Registration for those 20 in-service teachers benefited the
department, college and university with above $15,000.
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Lara-Alecio, R., Irby B. J., & Cavazos, G. (1999). Bilingual Education: Field Initiated
Research Program. A Study Addressing Three Components of the National
Bilingual Research Agenda for English Language Learner on High-Stakes
Assessment. Proposal submitted jointly with Aldine ISD, Houston, TX. Office of
Bilingual Education, Title VII, U.S. Department of Education, July 20, 1999,
$72,240.
Irby, B. J., & Lara-Alecio, R. A Validation Study Using the Hispanic Bilingual Gifted
Screening Instrument and the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test. Aldine ISD. This
scale consists of 78 items in 11 clusters. It took six years to develop. Today the
scale is being used in Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Colorado school districts with
high concentrations of Hispanic Bilingual Students. Continued work is being done
with this scale with the development of a computer-scoring program and with
revisions for use with PK levels. ($2,500 of federal grant funds were used for this
research initiative.)
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Rodríguez, L. (1999). Aiming High and Targeting
Excellence. Proposal submitted jointly with Keeble Early Childhood/PreKindergarten Center and five elementary campuses, Aldine ISD, Houston, TX.
Office of Bilingual Education, Title VII, U.S. Department of Education, May 18,
1999, $575,000. Funded.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Rodríguez, L. (1999). Educating for the Future
Millennium: We Are Ready. Proposal submitted jointly with Keeble Early
Childhood/Pre-Kindergarten Center, Aldine ISD, Houston, TX. Office of
Bilingual Education, Title VII, U.S. Department of Education, May 18, 1999,
$525,000.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Rodríguez, L. (1999). Líderes del Futuro, Continuation
grant with Carroll Academy, Aldine ISD, Houston, Texas. Office of Bilingual
Education, Title VII, U.S. Department of Education, May 18, 1999, $268,000.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Marion, D. (1998-1999).“Camino al Exito” Grant. Office
of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs, Title VII, U.S.
Department of Education and Cy-Fair ISD, $ 6,000. This grant allowed the
bilingual program to involve graduate students.
Bruhn, R. & Irby, B. J. Preparando los Consejeros Para los Niños. Assisted with writing
this Title VII grant for training bilingual counselors at Sam Houston State
University, five-year training grant, $920,398. Role: Evaluator.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Rodríguez, L. (1999). Educating for the Future
Millennium: We are Ready! Proposal submitted jointly with Keeble Early
Childhood/Pre-Kindergarten Center, Aldine ISD, Houston, TX. Office of
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Bilingual Education, Title VII, U.S. Department of Education, May 18, 1999,
$525,000.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Rodríguez, L. (1997). Líderes del Futuro. (Leaders of the
Future). Proposal submitted jointly with Aldine ISD, Houston, TX. Office of
Bilingual Education, Title VII, U.S. Department of Education, July 1997,
$1,324,000.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Marion, D. (1995). Camino al Exito. A Comprehensive
Bilingual Education for Hispanic LEP Students. Proposal submitted
collaboratively with Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Houston, TX. Office of Bilingual
Education, Title VII, U.S. Department of Education, July 1995, $1,250,000.
Lara-Alecio, R., Irby, B. J., & Rodríguez, L. (1993). Queremos Triunfar. A Transitional
Bilingual Education Integrated Mathematics Program for Hispanic LEP
Students. Proposal submitted collaboratively with Aldine ISD, Houston, TX.
Office of Bilingual Education, Title VII, U.S. Department of Education, January
1993, $460,000.
Lara-Alecio, R., Parker, R., & Jackson, D. (1992). Estamos Listos. A Transitional Limited
English Proficiency Integrated Math Skills Summer Program. Proposal funded
jointly with Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX, and Office of Bilingual Education
and Minority Language Affairs, Title VII, US Department of Education, March
1992, $380,000.
ADVISORSHIPS (Dissertations/theses completed)
Dissertations
Spies, T. G. (2011, May). Academic Language Proficiency Development and its Impact
on Reading Comprehension: Within and Across Languages. Unpublished doctoral
dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Committee Co-Chair)
Eason, N. (2010, December). State Funding and the Equal Educational Opportunity of
Language Minority Students: The Texas Public School Finance Mechanism and
the Extent to which English Language Learners are Equitably Served.
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Committee CoChair)
Penn, A. B. (2010, August). Phonemic Awareness and its Impact on Emerging Spanish
Literacy in Bilingual Classrooms. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M
University. (Committee Co-Chair)
Acosta, S. (2010, May). High Stakes Reading Assessment and English Oral Language
Development for Third Grade English language Learners. Unpublished doctoral
dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Committee Chair)
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Nava-Walichoski, M. (2009, December). An Alternative Oral Proficiency and Expressive
Vocabulary Assessment of Kindergarten English Language Learners.
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Committee Chair)
Quiros, A. (2008, August). Structured Story Reading and Retell Related to Listening
Comprehension and Vocabulary Acquisition among English Language Learners.
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Committee Chair)
Cox, K. (2008, May). Reading Achievement of English Language Learners in 50/50 and
90/10 Two-way Dual Language Programs. Unpublished doctoral dissertation,
Texas A&M University. (Committee Co-Chair)
Tong, F. (2006, December). Oral English Development and Its Impact on Emergent
Reading Achievement: A Comparative Study of Transitional Bilingual and
Structured English Immersion Models. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas
A&M University. (Committee Chair)
Esquierdo, J. J. (2006, May). Early Identification of English Language Learners for
Gifted and Talented Programs. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M
University. (Committee Chair)
Chen, C. (2005, August). Even Start Family Literacy Program Participant’s Perceptions
of Parenting Education, an Integral Component in Family Literacy Programs.
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Committee Chair)
Diaz, Z. (2004, August). Recruitment and Retention of Bilingual/ESL Teacher
Candidates in Teacher Preparation Programs in Texas. Unpublished doctoral
dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Committee Chair)
Fultz, M. (2004, May). A validation study of the Hispanic gifted screening instrument.
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Committee Chair)
Posadas-Macklin, E. (2004, May). Using manipulatives and visual cues (with explicit
vocabulary enhancement) for mathematics instruction with grade three and four
low achievers in bilingual classrooms. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Texas
A&M University. (Committee Co-Chair)
Galloway, M. (2003, August). The Impact of an Intensive English Reading Intervention
on Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and First Grade Hispanic English Language
Learners. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Committee
Co-Chair)
Sanchez, C. (2003, August). Quality of three readability indices applied to Spanish
reading materials for young readers. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas
A&M University. (Committee Co-Chair)
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Perez Gabriel, A.M. (2002, August). Gifted and Talented Hispanic Limited-EnglishProficient Students in Texas: The Constitutional Paradigm. Unpublished doctoral
dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Committee Chair)
McArthur, F. (2002, August). Reading achievement of bilingual kindergarten children
enrolled in a Spanish early literacy intervention developed in a culturally and
linguistically diverse public school serving Pre-kindergarten through second grade
students. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Committee
Co-Chair)
Mohr, L. (2002, August). Reading achievement of bilingual first grade children enrolled
in a Spanish early literacy intervention developed in a culturally and linguistically
diverse public school serving pre-kindergarten through second grade students.
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Committee CoChair)
Slovin, B. (2001, October). An analysis of English as a second language (ESL) students’
writing experiences as reflected through the portfolio writing process approach.
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Committee Chair)
Martinez, C. (2000, June). The scoring accuracy of the IDEA test: Problems with
assumed item ordinality and ceiling rules. Unpublished doctoral dissertation,
Texas A&M University. (Committee Co-Chair)
Figueroa Garcia, I. (2000, May). An investigation on the effects of the solvent
composition in the sample preparation process on the maldi mass spectra.
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Graduate Council
Representative)
Cuellar, R. (2000, April). Examining five problem solving process skills in subtraction
with Hispanic limited English proficient students. Unpublished doctoral
dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Committee Chair)
Cmajdalka, S. (1999, Fall). Problem solving difficulties in mathematics examining five
process skills in multidigit addition for Hispanic limited English proficient
students. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Committee
Chair)
Martinez-Rivera, C. (1999, August). Evaluation of “through bond” energy transfer
cassettes, 2’, 3’-dedeoxiribonucleotide triphosphate analogos, and plasmid vector
as tools for DNA analysis. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M
University. (Graduate Council Representative)
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Rendon, E. (1999, June). Main factors that influence the attainment of the doctoral degree
by Mexican-Americans. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M
University. (Committee Chair)
De la Colina, M. G. (1999, April). Reading achievement of Hispanic bilingual first and
second graders. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University.
(Committee Co-Chair)
Azúa-Rodríguez, J. (1998, August). Factors of dual-language tasks affecting the
academic performance of bilingual fourth-grade students. Unpublished doctoral
dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Committee Co-Chair)
Horton, P. W. (1998, Summer). Global existence of solutions to reaction-diffusion system
on heterogeneous domains. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M
University. (Graduate Council Representative)
Johnson, R. J. (1997, June). Case studies of expectation climate at two bilingual
education schools. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University.
(Committee Co-Chair)
Wansheng L. (1997, March). Synthetic studies of 3-deoxy-d-manno-2-octulosonic acid
(KDO), 3-deoxy-d-arabino-2-heptulosonic acid (DAH), and their 4-epimers
through the radical chemistry of barton ester. Unpublished doctoral dissertation,
Texas A&M University. (Graduate Council Representative)
Liu, P. (1996, October). Comprehensive reading assessment of ESL students: Examining
process and language integration. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M
University. (Committee Co-Chair)
Gomez, L. (1994, December). An assessment of oral language proficiency of limited
English proficient student in a paired reciprocal learning environment.
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University. (Committee CoChair)
Gomez, R. (1994, December). Structured writing versus free writing with limited English
proficient students. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University.
(Committee Co-Chair)
Treviño, M. (1993, April). The relationship between district population size, instructional
expenditures per student, and the corrective improvement actions found in Texas
education agency accreditation visits to Texas independent school districts during
1990-1991. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University.
(Graduate Council Representative)
Theses
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Sánchez-Castillo, C. (1999, July). Cultural values represented by Hispanic and US
superheroes: A text analysis. Unpublished master’s thesis, Texas A&M
University. (Committee Co-Chair)
Shekdar, W. J. (1997, December). The English-only movement as it impacts policy
officers: Interviews with law enforcement personnel. Unpublished master’s thesis,
Texas A&M University. (Committee Chair)
Bruce, K. (1995, August). Measurement bilingual classroom activities according to a
four-dimensional model. Unpublished master’s thesis, Texas A&M University.
(Committee Co-Chair)
TEACHING: GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
Taught and/or supervised the following graduate and undergraduate courses, including
internships and dissertations. Department of Educational Psychology and Department of
Educational Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education and Human Development,
Texas A&M University, 1991-present.
Graduate
Language Assessment & Monitoring (EPSY 610)
Bilingual and Dual Language Methodologies (EPSY 611)
Bilingual Content-Areas Instruction. (EPSY 612)
Spanish/English Biliteracy (EPSY 613)
Spanish for Bilingual and Dual Language Classrooms (EPSY 616)
Practicum in Curriculum Development for Second Language Learners (EPSY 689)
Directed Studies in Bilingual Education (EPSY 685)
Research/Dissertation (EPSY 691)
Seminar in Bilingual Education (EPSY 682)
Techniques of Research (EPSY 636)
Special Topics in Hispanic Bilingual Education (EPSY 689)
Teaching English as a Second Language (EDCI 611)
Bilingual/ESL Content Area Instruction (EDCI 612)
Spanish/English for Bilinguals (EDCI 613)
ESL for International and Intercultural Settings (EDCI 614)
Classroom Practice in Adult ESL (EDCI 615)
Teaching in Spanish in the Bilingual Classroom (EDCI 616)
Seminar in Bilingual Education (EDCI 682)
Problems in Bilingual/ESL/Multicultural Education (EDCI 685)
Professional Internship (EDCI 684)
Research for Thesis and/or Dissertation (EDCI 691-303)
Undergraduate
Bilingual and Dual Language Methodologies (BEFB 472)
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Language Development and Assessment (EDCI 462)
Bilingual/ESL Methodologies (EDCI 463)
Student Teaching Supervision (TEED 424)
Multicultural Education (INST 322)
Reading for Diverse Learners (RDNG 468)
Problems in Bilingual/ESL/Multicultural Education (EDCI 485)
Supervised Student Teaching (Bilingual & ESL Students under TEFB 429)
SERVICE TO PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES, DEPARTMENT, COLLEGE,
UNIVERSITY, AND UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Selected Service in Professional Societies
Institutional representative for the American Association of Colleges for Teacher
Education (AACTE), Washington, D.C. 2007-2008.
Reviewed proposals for the American Association Annual Conference at San Diego, CA,
March 2009.
Selected to be the chair of the session entitled “Experimental Investigations of Instruction
and the Language of Instruction with Spanish-speaking English-language
Learners.” American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New
York, NY, March 24-28, 2008.
Selected to be the chair of the session entitled “Language Learners: Teaching Children
with Language Differences.” American Educational Research Association Annual
Meeting, New York, NY, March 24-28, 2008.
Selected to be a discussant for the session entitled “Issues in English Language Learning
and Teaching: Reading and Early Literacy.” American Educational Research
Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY, March 24-28, 2008.
Selected to be a discussant for the session entitled “Preparing and Supporting Teachers of
the Gifted.” American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New
York, NY, March 24-28, 2008.
Discussant for the Special Interest Group Session on Challenges, Practices, and Contexts
for Dual Immersion Programs. American Educational Research Association
Conference, Chicago, IL, April 2007.
Chaired the Symposium on Addressing Linguistic Diversity: Meeting the Needs of
Teaches and Students. American Educational Research Association Conference,
San Francisco, CA, April 2006.
Chaired the Dual Language International Research SIG Business Meeting. American
Educational Research Association Conference. San Francisco, CA, April 2006.
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Discussant for the Symposium on Empowering Literacy Experiences in Teacher
Preparation. American Educational Research Association Conference. San
Francisco, CA, April 2006.
Reviewed and recommended papers for presentation at the Annual American Educational
Research Association Conference, San Francisco, CA, April 2006.
Elected program chair for the Bilingual Special Interest Group (SIG), American
Educational Research Association, 1998-1999. As a program chair, I was
responsible for scheduling paper presentations, symposia, round tables, and poster
sessions for 60 bilingual research studies. The Bilingual Education Research SIG
has over 150 members. All represent the research institutions in higher education.
In addition to scheduling all the activities, including invited speakers, I attended
other research presentations. I also attended organizational meetings scheduled by
the AERA executive board related to organizational issues (SIGS and Divisions).
Montreal, Canada, 1999.
Elected chair for the Research & Program Evaluation SIG, National Association
Bilingual Education, 1998-1999. As a newly elected chair, I was responsible in
the program of bilingual research for The National Association of Bilingual
Education. I was responsible programming three major presentations. The NABE
annual meeting took place in Denver, CO with the participation of national
researchers in the field of bilingual education. More than 50 professional
organizations represent the Research and Program Evaluation SIG. It is a national
and international annual conference. We sponsored a new Scholars Luncheon that
was very successful. I was responsible for securing 20 scholars from across the
nation to participate in this session.
Selected Membership on National and/or State Committees, Councils, and Panels
Requested by the Office of Bilingual Education, Texas Education Agency to be part of
the State Committee to develop the Bilingual Texas Language Proficiency Test
(Oral and Written Communication Skills in Spanish Language). July 2007December 2008.
Requested by the Office of Bilingual Education, Texas Education Agency to develop the
bilingual and ESL online training program, July 2007-December 2010.
Requested by the Office of Bilingual Education, Texas Education Agency to develop the
first bilingual online certification program, July 2006.
Requested by the Office of Bilingual Education, Texas Education Agency to develop the
Texas Oral and Writing training assessment for in-service teachers seeking
certification in bilingual education. July 2006.
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Texas Association for Bilingual Education board member, 2005-2007.
Chaired the Dual Language Costs Analysis Study as a request from Senator and Chair of
the Education Committee, Florence Shapiro. This study presented to legislators
detailed a new dual language program initiative for public schools in Texas.
Austin, TX, October 2004.
Invited panel member to the Learning First Alliance, Washington, D.C., May 14-16,
2002. Evaluation of five national district programs in service to linguistically
diverse students. The bilingual program at Texas A&M University was the only
university in the nation represented.
Chair for the Bilingual Special Interest Group (SIG), American Educational Research
Association, 1999-2000.
Chair for the Research & Program Evaluation SIG, National Association Bilingual
Education, 1998-1999.
University Liaison, Houston Area Association of Bilingual Education. Through my
involvement with this organization, I contributed toward providing staff
development to bilingual and ESL programs as well as writing grants to secure
federal and state funds. This organization covers all the school districts in the city
of Houston, TX.
Departmental
Coordinator of Bilingual Programs, 2009.
Co-Chair, Bilingual Search Committee for an Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, 2008.
Chair & Co-Chair, Bilingual Education Search Committees, Department of Educational
Psychology, College of Education and Human Development, 2002, 2003, 2005,
2007 & 2008.
Member, Search Committee for new Department Head of Educational Psychology, 20022003, 2008.
Chair, Climate for Collaboration Committee, Department of Educational Psychology,
College of Education and Human Development, 2006-2007.
Executive Committee member, Department of Educational Psychology, 2004-present.
Department of Educational Psychology representative on the Tenure and Promotion
Committee, College-Wide Committee, College of Education and Human
Development, 2005-present.
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Awards Committee member, Department of Educational Psychology, 2004-present.
Chair, Search Committee for a Senior Bilingual Tenure Position, SABE Programs,
Department of Educational Psychology, College of Education and Human
Development and Human Development, 2005-2006.
Graduate Instruction Committee member, representing the Department of Educational
Psychology, College of Education and Human Development, 2004-present.
Member, Search Committee for two new Tenure Track positions, SABE Program,
Department of Educational Psychology, College of Education and Human
Development, 2004-2005.
Co-Chair, Search Committee for new Bilingual Clinical Assistant Professor, Department
of Educational Psychology, College of Education and Human Development,
2003-2004.
Co-Chair, Search Committee for new Bilingual Assistant Professor, Tenure Track,
Department of Educational Psychology, College of Education and Human
Development, 2003-2004.
Graduate Interdisciplinary Committee member, representing the Department Educational
Psychology, College of Education and Human Development, 2001-2002.
Developed new doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s (Ph.D., M.S./M.Ed., and B.S.)
programs in Educational Psychology with emphases in Bilingual Education,
Department of Educational Psychology Department, College of Education and
Human Development, 2000-2002.
Developed first master’s degree in Bilingual Education via distance education, SABE
Programs, Department of Educational Psychology, College of Education and
Human Development, 2000-2001.
Ad Hoc Faculty Evaluation Advisory Committee, Department of Educational Curriculum
and Instruction, College of Education and Human Development, 1996-1997,
1999-2000.
Member, Search Committee for new Department Head of Educational Curriculum and
Instruction Department, College of Education and Human Development, 19971998, 1998-1999.
Represented department/College of Education and Human Development in the 3rd
Hopwood Symposium, Texas A&M University, February 1999.
Enrolled 20 new graduate students under non-seeking degree in the area of ESL. This
was a recruitment effort for our department and was sponsored by an Academic
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2000 Grant & Mendel Elementary, Aldine ISD. Provided over $15,000 to
department. I taught these courses in addition to my regular teaching load with no
compensation from the grant or department. It was done as a service to Aldine
ISD. Fall 1998.
Assistant Department Head for Diversity Initiatives, Educational Curriculum and
Instruction Department Department. As an Assistant Department Head for
Diversity Initiatives, I represented the department in several meetings addressing
issues in the areas of gender, equity, ethnicity, race, and language. I wrote several
endowment proposals for promoting diversity in the department. My doctoral
bilingual fellowship grant involved 10 doctoral students from different programs
in EDCI. (The grant was funded for 14 fellows.) 1998-1999.
Member, Search Committee for new faculty positions, Educational Curriculum and
Instruction Department, College of Education and Human Development, 19971999.
Advisor for Visiting Scholar Eva Linton-Kubelka from Vienna, Austria conducting
studies in bilingual education, Summer 1998.
Coordinator of the Bilingual, Multicultural, and Social Foundations Governance Group,
Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction, 1996-1998.
Governance Group Council representative, Department of Educational Curriculum and
Instruction, Spring 1996.
Co-Chair, Search Committee for new Bilingual/ESL faculty position, Educational
Curriculum and Instruction Department, College of Education and Human
Development, 1996.
Development of two new English as a second language courses for the mainstream
elementary level. Educational Curriculum and Instruction Department, College of
Education and Human Development, 1995-1996.
Member, Search Committee for three new faculty committee positions, Educational
Curriculum and Instruction Department, College of Education and Human
Development, 1995.
Member, Search Committee for new faculty position. Educational Administration
Department, College of Education and Human Development, 1994.
Served on the Development Committee for the Alternative Certification Program and the
Screening Committee for entry of candidates, Region VI, Huntsville, TX, 19941995.
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Involved in the restructuring and design of the teacher education program, Department of
Educational Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education and Human
Development, 1994-1995.
Recruited eight new doctoral students from various ethnic groups to the doctoral
Bilingual/ESL programs, Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction,
College of Education and Human Development, 1993-1994.
Advisory Committee member on Graduate Education in Early Childhood Services,
Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction, 1993-1994.
Provided field-based sites for 120 undergraduate students to tutor in a family literacy
program, Center for Alternative Programs, Bryan ISD, 1992-1994.
Chaired over 300 master’s committees, Departments of Educational Psychology and
Educational Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education and Human
Development, August 1992-present.
Supervised over 40 doctoral and master’s students, Departments of Educational
Psychology and Educational Curriculum and Instruction. College of Education
and Human Development, 1992-2002.
Recruitment of minority candidates for graduate programs. Selected as a recruitment
representative for the Minority Graduate Programs for Department of Educational
Curriculum and Instruction and visited several university campuses across Texas,
1992.
College
Chair, Tenure and Promotion College Committee, 2006-2009.
Member, Grievance College Committee, March 2008.
Member, Interdepartmental Council Committee. This committee is in charge of
implementing the recommendations made by the 2005 Doctoral Research
Education Task Force, 2005-present.
Invited to participate as a member of review panel in evaluating replicable staff
development on best practices for teaching reading in 3rd grade. University of
Texas, Houston Health Science Center, Houston, TX, November 2001.
Graduate Interdisciplinary Committee Member. Represented the Department of
Educational Psychology, College of Education and Human Development, 2001present.
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Participated as panelist for “Successful in external funding involvement” focus group
series, College of Education and Human Development Research Council, 2000.
Served on the Dean’s Council, College of Education and Human Development, Texas
A&M University. Positions held: Minority Faculty Representative, August 1994;
Caucus Leader, 1999-2000.
College Senator on Faculty Senate, Texas A&M University, 1997-2001. Positions held:
Co-Chair, Senate Minority Subcommittee, 1998-1999; Committee member,
Committee on Committees, 1998-1999; Committee member, Budget Committee,
1998-2000; Committee member, Oversight Curriculum, 1999-2000; Caucus
Leader, 1999-2000.
Committee member for development of master’s degree for International Affairs,
representing the College of Education and Human Development, project
sponsored by the Bush School Administration, 1997-1998.
Represented College of Education and Human Development in the Reconstruction of
Central America Program, a two-day symposium, with presidents and vicepresidents of governments and universities from Central America. Symposium
sponsored by the Texas A&M President, Vice-President, Deans, College of
Education and Human Development, College of Science, and USAID. (Served as
interpreter and facilitator.) In addition, participated as keynote speaker on the
topic “Literacy Programs Based on Ecology in the Central American Rainforest.”
It is a two-year study conducted by the author and presented to the governmental
and university officials in Central America.
Member of the Literacy Initiative Committee, College of Education and Human
Development, Texas A&M University, April 1996-present.
University
Represented the College of Education on the Council of Principal Investigators,
Texas A&M University, August 2010-August 2013.
Represented the Council of Principal Investigators at the Interdisciplinary Research
Competition, Texas A&M University, 2011.
Represented the Faculty Senate as a member of the stage party at the Commencement
Ceremony on December 18, 2009.
Represented the Faculty Senate for the Bush Excellence Award for Faculty in
International Research, November 2009.
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Represented the Faculty Senate for the Annual Recipients of the Distinguished Research
Award. Event sponsored by The Association of Former Students of Texas A&M
University, Texas A&M University, February 2009.
Academic Master Plan Steering Committee member, Texas A&M University,
September 2008-2009
Committee member, University Grievance Committee, September 2007-2009.
External evaluator for promotion to Professor on behalf of Dr. Judith Marquez, School of
Education, University of Houston at Clear Lake, July 2008.
Invited by the USAID-Guatemala to participate in the evaluation of the educational
system in Guatemala, March 2008.
External evaluator for promotion to Associate Professor & Tenure on behalf of Dr. Anne
Campbell, Department of Teaching Learning and Culture, Washington State
University, July 2006.
External evaluator for promotion to Associate Professor & Tenure on behalf of Deborah
Diffily, School of Education and Human Development, Southern Methodist
University, Dallas, TX, November 2005.
External evaluator for promotion to Professor on behalf of Dr. Virginia Gonzalez,
College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services, Teaching Education
Division, University of Cincinnati, OH.
Invited to participate in panel discussion on "Recruitment and Retention for Faculty
Diversity." This is an event organized by the Dean of Faculty every year for new
academic leaders such as department heads, deans, and associate deans. MSC,
Texas A&M University, August 2006.
Member, Search Committee for the Dean of the College of Education and Human
Development, Texas A&M University, 2005-2006.
Senate Grievance Committee member, College of Education and Human Development,
August 2005-present.
Appointed by President Robert Gates to serve on the Enhanced Course Delivery
subcommittee, January 2005-May 2006.
Appointed by President Robert Gates to serve on Graduate Appeals Panel Committee,
Texas A&M University, August 2002-present.
Invited to participate as an outside reviewer for dissertation at the University of New
York at Buffalo, 2001-2002.
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Invited to participate in the nomination of the Diversity Award Competition. Program
sponsored by the Offices of the Executive Vice-President and Provost and Dean
of Faculties and Associate Provost, Texas A&M University, 1999-2001, 20012002.
Invited speaker to participate in the annual Texas Association for Bilingual Education
Conference, Temple, TX, March 2001.
Invited speaker to participate in the Best Practices Workshop for Department Heads and
Members of Search Committees. Office of the Dean of Faculties and Associate
Provosts, Texas A&M University, June 2000.
Invited speaker for new ExCEL’s Minority Faculty and Student. ExCEL-Department of
Multicultural Services, Texas A&M University, 1998-1999.
Invited speaker for new faculty orientation, “Promotion and Tenure Issues.” Alumni
Center, Texas A&M University, 1998-1999.
Presented the topic “Bilingual Education Today” to the Hispanic Student Organization,
Texas A&M University, March 1997.
Texas A&M University System
Coordinated the ESL Online Training Program to in-service ESL teachers seeking
certification in ESL Education. Training was provided to 263 in-service ESL
teachers. Coordination for delivery online services involved the following
agencies: TEA, SAGO (TAMU System), TAMU-CS, CEHD, EPSY Department
and the Bilingual Programs.
Member of the Regents’ Initiative for Excellence in Education’s Academy for Educator
Development, 2001-present.
Committee member of the professional organization for Rural Development
Communities in Guatemala, 1998-present.
Committee member for the development of the master’s degree for International Affairs,
representing the College of Education and Human Development. Project
sponsored by the Bush School Administration, 1997-1998.
Represented Texas A&M University in the evaluation of the Texas Oral Proficiency Test.
(This was the test that each prospective teacher of bilingual education had to pass
to receive a teaching certificate in bilingual education in Texas). National
Evaluation Systems, Inc., Austin, TX, June-July 1997.
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Served on the Houston Area Association for Bilingual Education's Selection Committee
for selecting the Houston-area Bilingual and ESL Teacher of the Year. This
individual competed statewide and then nationally. Spring 1996.
Storyteller. Told original stories to bilingual Hispanic students. National Public Library
Week, Sammons Elementary, Aldine ISD, TX, April 1996.
Represented Texas A&M University on National Public Radio, KAMU, Focus Program,
Topic: Bilingual Education Today. Texas A&M University, July 1995.
University liaison for the Houston Association of Bilingual Education. Houston, TX,
1994-present.
Education Chair for the Hispanic Network, Bryan/College Station, TX, 1993-1994.
Delegate representative to the National Rural Congress, National Rural Education
Association, Traverse City, MI, 1993.
Reviewer, federal grants. Washington, D.C., June 1992-1993.
Liaison for the Guatemala International Student Association and Texas A&M University,
1992-present.
Consultant for USAID, San Salvador, Central America and Interface, Inc., Oregon, USA.
Partners of the Americas, 1990-1991.
Consultant for the Following Educational Institutions
Arabian Education Training Group. Saudi Arabia, 2011-present
Intercontinental Development Bank, Costa Rica and the Multilingual Foundation,
Presidency of the Republic of Costa Rica, 2009-present
Lamar CISD, Rosenberg, TX, August 2009
USAID-Guatemala, March 2008
Puerto Rico, Department of Education, November 2007
Region VII Educational Service Center, Tayler, TX, August 2007
Region VIII Educational Service Center, Mt. Pleasant, TX, July 2006
Aldine ISD, 1992-present
Belton ISD, 1999-present
Bryan ISD, 1995-present
Houston ISD, 1999-present
Livingston ISD, Livingston, TX, 1999-2001
Galveston ISD, Galveston, TX, 1998-present
North Central District, HISD, Houston, TX, 1998-present
Jacksonville ISD, Jacksonville, TX, 1998
Oak River Baptist School, Houston, TX, 1998
Port Arthur, ISD, Port Arthur, TX, 2002-present
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Tayler ISD, Tayler, TX, 1998
University Mariano Gálvez, Guatemala, 1997-present
Waller ISD, Prairie View, TX, 1997-present
Cy-Fair ISD, Houston, TX, 1995-present
Harris County Department of Education, Houston, TX, 1995
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Guatemala, 1995-present
Universidad Iberoamericana, Puebla, México, 2000-present
Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX, August 1992
College of Education, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, 1991-present
College of Education, Texas State University at San Marcos, TX, July 2007
Centro Ixtliyollotl, Puebla, Mexico, 2000-present
International
Consultant for the Intercontinental Development Bank, Costa Rica to implement and
evaluate of six educational interventions to improve the teaching and learning
process of English as a second language, June 6, 2009.
Contracted by the United State of America, Agency International Development (USAIDGuatemala) to evaluate five-year implementation of educational programs in
rural and urban areas. Guatemala, February-March 2008.
International (Pro-bono)
Served on dissertation committee for Magdalena Lorandi Tavison, Department of
Educational Psychology, Universidad Iberoamericana, Central Gulf, Puebla,
Mexico, 2002.
Taught a doctoral course in Administration and Leadership, Universidad Iberoamericana,
Central Gulf, Puebla, Mexico, Summer 2000.
Represented College of Education and Human Development at the Symposium on
International Issues with the topic “Bilingual Education in America.” A two-day
symposium sponsored by the University Iberoamericana, Central Gulf, Puebla,
Mexico, June 2000.
Represented College of Education and Human Development at the Reconstruction of
Transformation of Central America. A two-day symposium, Texas A&M
University, April 1999.
Committee member of the professional organization sponsored by the Texas A&M
University System to develop bilingual education in rural communities in the
villages of Cotzal and Quiché, Guatemala, Summer 1998.
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Visiting Scholar. Presented lectures to doctoral students in leadership and curriculum
under the course foundations of education. Universidad Mariano Gálvez de
Guatemala, Guatemala, Summer 1998.
Committee member for the development of the International Affairs Master’s Program,
George Bush School of Government and Public Services, Texas A&M University,
Fall 1997-present.
Educational Consultant. Patronato Cultural y Educativo de Guatemala. Poptún, Petén
Northern Guatemala (a new public school and college ecology-based educational
system for Mayans in the Petén Jungle of northern Guatemala), 1995-present.
Lectures. Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Annual Summer Program Institute,
Guatemala City, Guatemala, July 1994-present.
Developing Ecotourism Programs. Bilingual Education for the Maya Route beginning in
Guatemala. Sponsored by Texas A&M University and the Rural University of
Guatemala and Patronato Educativo de Guatemala, 1994-present.
Consultant for USAID, San Salvador, Central America and Interface Inc. Oregon, USA.
Partners of the Americas. Through the USAID contract, we provided educational
services to 25 Salvadoran teachers for 10 weeks in the United States and San
Salvador, Central America, 1990-1991.
Civic and Public Relations Activities
Speaker at the graduation of the pre-kindergarten classes of Keeble PK/EC School,
Aldine ISD, June 1999-present.
Speaker at the Central Texas Association of Bilingual Education, “Challenges in
Bilingual Education Today,” Temple, TX, September 2000.
Hispanic PTA representative, Bryan and College Station ISDs, 1994-present.
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