Special Education C
Resume:
Faculty Curriculum Vitae
Colleen A. Thoma, PhD
Office Address: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Education
Oliver Hall, 1015 West Main Street, Room 4043
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P.O. Box 842020, Richmond, Virginia 23284-2020
Phone Number: 804-***-****
Email: *******@***.***
Education
August, 1997 Indiana University, Ph. D., Curriculum and Instruction/Special
Education. Bloomington, IN. Certificate: Public Management
Dissertation: Self-determination in transition planning: Facilitating student
choices for life. Indiana University, School of Education.
May, 1986 State University of New York, B.A. cum laude, Interdisciplinary degree in
Social Sciences, Buffalo, NY.
Academic Appointments and Other Significant
Work Experience
2008-PresentVirginia Commonwealth University, School of Education, Richmond, VA.
Director of Doctoral Studies (2008-2010), Professor. Full-time, 9-10 month
appointment with tenure.
2007- 2008Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Education, Richmond, VA.
Director of Doctoral Studies; Associate Professor. Full-time 10 month
appointment with tenure.
2004-2007Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Education, Richmond, VA.
Associate Professor. Full-time
appointment with tenure.
2002-2004Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Education, Richmond,
Virginia. Assistant Professor. Full-time appointment, tenure-track.
Coordinator of the M.Ed/MT programs in DD/MR.
1997-2002College of Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas,
Nevada. Assistant Professor. Full-time appointment, tenure-track.
Responsible for instructional and clinical supervision in both the severe
disabilities/MR program and the Generalist/mild disabilities program.
Coordinator of graduate program to prepare teachers to work with students
with mental retardation/low incidence disabilities which included advising
students, clinical supervision and program development.
1996-1997Adjunct Lecturer, Graduate Faculty, College of Education, Indiana
University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. Indianapolis, Indiana. Full-
time appointment. Responsible for teaching courses, and coordination of
Practica/field experiences for students seeking teaching licenses/
endorsements to teach students with learning disabilities, mild disabilities,
and emotional disabilities.
1995-1996Graduate Assistant, College of Education, Indiana University, Bloomington,
Indiana. Part-time appointment. Worked on research and training projects
with Indiana Transition Initiative and Graduate Transition Training grant-
funded projects as well as taught undergraduate and graduate level courses.
1993-1994Graduate Assistant, University of Pittsburgh, Special Education Department
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Pittsburgh, PA. Part-time appointment. Worked as an Employment
Specialist on Project INVEST which focused on providing community
employment for individuals with visual impairments transitioning out of
high school and into the community.
Other significant professional experience
1993-1990Program Supervisor, Pressley Ridge Schools, Home Places Program,
Pittsburgh, PA.. Full-time position. Worked as family support supervisor,
provided behavior consultation to families and schools, conducted family
training, supervised residential staff, and acted as liaison between families,
foster families, schools, and community support services.
1990-1989Casemanager, Northern/Southwest MH/MR Center, Pittsburgh, PA. Full-
time position. Responsible for the coordination of community services for
children and adults receiving support under Title XIX of Medicaid Waiver
program. Provided behavior consultation for service providers.
1989-1988Behavior Consultant. Nisar, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA. Full-time position.
Provided training and ongoing support for implementation of behavior
support plans for community support service agencies and families of
children with disabilities.
1988-1987Residential Director. Allegheny East MH/MR Center, Pittsburgh,
PA. Full-time position. Responsible for the day-to-day
administration of community residential program serving
individuals with significant disabilities.
1987-1986Residential Supervisor. Allegheny East MH/MR Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Full-time position. Responsible for the supervision of staff and
administration of two group homes for adults with disabilities.
1986-1984Program Coordinator. Upjohn HealthCare Services, Buffalo, NY. Full-time
position. Responsible for running respite program for families of children
with mental retardation. Supervised, trained, and scheduled staff for respite.
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Fields or Areas of Special Interest Within Discipline or Profession
Self-determination in secondary education/transition planning
Teacher education: supporting student self-determination in transition education
Inclusive education for students with severe disabilities, intellectual disabilities
Universal design for learning including the use of assistive technology
Post-secondary education for students with intellectual disability
Transition assessment
Membership in Organizations and Societies
Honorary
Pi Lambda Theta (1997-present). Education Honor Society.
Professional (including dates and offices held)
Council for Exceptional Children. 2010-2013. Board of Directors Member at
Large. Elected term began January 1, 2010 for three years.
Council for Exceptional Children. 1996-present. Divisions: Division on
Career Development and Transition (Immediate Past President, July 1,
2008-June, 2009; President, July, 2007-present; President elect, July, 2006-
June, 2007; Vice President, July, 2005-June, 2006; Secretary, April, 2003-
June, 2005); Division on Developmental Disabilities, Technology and
Media Division, Teacher Education Division.
TASH (formerly The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps) 1993-
present. President of Nevada TASH chapter, 1999-2002. Vice-president of
Nevada TASH chapter, 1998-1999.
Association for Persons in Supported Employment. 1997-present. President
of Nevada APSE chapter, 2000-2001; Secretary/Treasurer of Nevada APSE
Chapter, 1999-2000.
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. 1994-
present.
American Educational Researchers Association. 2002-present. Special
Interest Groups: Teacher Education; Disability Studies in Education.
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Special Awards, Fellowships, and Other Honors
Outstanding Service Award. Presented at Annual CEC conference, DCDT business
meeting. April, 2008.
Research Award. Presented at annual School of Education faculty award reception.
April, 2007.
Outstanding Service Award. Presented at Annual CEC conference, DCDT business
meeting. April, 2006.
Finalist. Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation Fellowship. Spring, 2007.
Collaboration Award, College of Education, UNLV. May, 2002.
Distinguished Mentor Award, CEC Chapter #406. Presented at annual banquet,
May, 2001.
Lily Fong Distinguished Teaching Award, College of Education, UNLV. Presented
at President s Reception, May, 2001.
Distinguished New Faculty Award, College of Education, UNLV. Presented at
UNLV 2000 Honors Convocation, April, 2000.
Positive Approaches Award. Recognition from TASH, for contributions toward
public policy in support of positive behavioral approaches in the passage oflegislation AB 280 which prohibits the use of aversive procedures in Nevada.
December, 1999.
Legislative Award of Excellence, to TASH-Southern Nevada for advocacy in
ensuring that all Nevadans with disabilities receive respect and equality in care and
treatment under the law with passage of AB 280. Presented by Assemblywoman
Barbara Buckley and Governor Kenny Guinn. November, 1999.
Alice H. Hayden Award. TASH, for achievements and promise in research,
teaching, and community service. November, 1996.
External Reviewer from Promotion/Tenure Consideration.
Dr. Susan Palmer, for consideration for promotion to Research Professor,
University of Kansas, Summer, 2010.
Dr. Sarah Johnston-Rodriguez, for consideration for promotion to Associate
Professor, Northern Illinois University, Fall, 2009.
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Dr. Kristine Weist Webb, for consideration for promotion to Professor, University
of Northern Florida, Fall, 2009.
Dr. James Skouge, for consideration for promotion to Associate Professor,
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Fall, 2007.
Dr. Susan Palmer, for consideration for promotion to Associate Research Professor,
University of Kansas, Fall, 2005.
Major Committees
Department: VCU
Coordinator, Doctoral Program Committee, Special Education and
Disability Policy Doctoral Program Concentration, 2011 Academic Year.
Member, Search Committee, Special Education Tenure Track Position, 2011
Academic Year.
Member, Program Committee, M.Ed. Special Education/General Education
Curriculum Committee, 2008-2010 Academic Years.
Member, Doctoral Program Committee, Special Education and Disability
Policy Doctoral Program Concentration Track, 2006-2010 Academic Years
Member, VCU, School of Education, Department of Teaching and Learning,
Peer Review Committee, Fall, 2008.
Chair, VCU, School of Education, Department of Special Education and
Disability Policy, Search Committee, Open Rank Search, Spring, 2006.
Member, VCU, School of Education, Department of Special Education and
Disability Policy, Search Committee, Emotional Disabilities, Adjunct
Assistant Professor, Spring, 2005.
Member, Division Scholarship and Awards Committee, Fall, 2002-Fall,
2004.
Department: UNLV
Member, Dept. of Special Education Doctoral Program Committee, UNLV,
August, 1998 - May, 2001.
Member, Dept. of Special Education By-laws Committee, UNLV, October,
1998 - May, 2002.
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Member, Search Committee, Administration of Special Education faculty
position, Dept. of Special Education, UNLV, December, 2000 Feb. 2001.
Member, Search Committee, Health & Physical Education Pedagogy faculty
position, Dept. of Health & PE, UNLV, November, 2000 March, 2001.
Chair, Search Committee: Emotional Disorders/Behavior Disorders faculty
position, Dept. of Special Education, UNLV, October, 1997-March, 1998.
Member, Search Committee, Administration of Special Education faculty
position, Dept. of Special Education, UNLV, October, 1997-March, 1998.
Member, Search Committee, School Psychology faculty position, Dept. of
Special Education, UNLV, October, 1998-March, 1999.
Member, Search Committee, Technology faculty positions (2), Dept. of
Curriculum and Instruction, UNLV, October, 1998-March, 1999.
School: VCU School of Education
Member, Doctoral Program Advisory Board, Fall, 2011-Fall, 2012.
Chair, Doctoral Program Advisory Board, Fall, 2007-Fall, 2010.
Member, Research and Scholarship Committee, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011
Academic Years.
Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, Fall, 2006-July, 2008 and Fall,
2010-Spring, 2011.
Ex officio member, Ed.D. Task Force, Fall, 2007-Spring, 2008.
Ex officio member, Ed.D. Program Committee, Summer, 2008-present.
Member, PhD program task force, Fall, 2006-Spring, 2007.
Member, Assessment Committee, Fall, 2006-Spring, 2007.
Member and Co-chair, NCATE steering committee, Fall, 2003-June, 2006.
Chair, Cultural diversity committee, Fall, 2005-Spring, 2006..
Member, Doctoral program admission committee, Spring, 2005-Summer,
2007.
Member, Clinical Evaluation task force, Spring, 2004-Fall, 2004.
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Member, Faculty Evaluation ad hoc committee, Fall, 2004.
Member, Faculty Organization, Fall, 2002-Spring, 2005.
Member, Assessment Task Force, Fall, 2002-Spring, 2006.
School: UNLV College of Education
Member, Scholarship & Honors Committee, August, 2000-May, 2002.
Member, School-to-Careers Committee, August, 1997-June, 2001.
Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, September, 1999 - August,
2001.
University: VCU
Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, Candidate for Dean of School
of Social Work, Spring, 2010.
Chair, Awards and Recognition Committee, Council for Community
Engagement, Fall, 2008-Spring, 2010.
Member, Council for Community Engagement, SOE representative, Fall,
2007-present.
Member, Graduate School Awards Committee, Fall, 2007-present.
Senator, Faculty Senate. Fall, 2002-Fall, 2005.
University: UNLV
Member, Salary & Benefits Committee, August, 2000 - May, 2002.
Member, Curriculum Committee, August, 1999 - May, 2001.
Member, Admissions Committee, August, 1998 - May, 2002.
State: Virginia
Member, Virginia Self-advocacy Group, January, 2005-2007.
Member, Virginia Higher Education Leadership Partnership (HELP). April,
2003-present.
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Legislative Liaison, Virginia Division on Career Development and
Transition, September, 2002-January, 2004.
State: Nevada/Other
Expert Testimony, A-2855 or Matthew s Law. Assembly Health and
Human Services Committee and Assembly Oversight Committee Hearings,
New Jersey State Assembly, January 16, 2003.
Expert Testimony, A.B. 280 or Anti-aversives/positive approaches
Legislation. Assembly Health and Human Services Committee, Nevada
State Assembly, Spring, 1999.
Board of Directors, Opportunity Village, Las Vegas, NV. June, 1998-
October, 2000.
Chair, Advisory Board, University Affiliated Program, University of
Nevada, Reno, NV, December, 1997-May, 2002.
State Team Member, Nevada Positive Behavior Supports Team, January,
2000 - June, 2002.
Guest Editor: Nevada ACCESS, Special Edition on Positive Behavior
Supports, Summer, 1999.
President, TASH-SN, August, 1998-June, 2002. Coordinated efforts related
to passage of Assembly Bill #280: Anti-aversives/positive approaches state
legislation with Attorney Sara Winter and Assemblywoman Barbara
Buckley.
Chair, Conference Committee, Nevada Community Inclusion Conference
January, 1997-November, 1998.
Member, Nevada Disabilities Career Council, January, 1998-May, 2002.
Member, Human Rights Committee, Desert Regional Center, July, 1999-
September, 2000.
Regional
Regional Representative, Association for Persons in Supported
Employment. July 2001-July 2002.
National
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Member at large, Board of Directors, Council for Exceptional Children.
2 years), Vice President (1 year),
President-elect (1 year), President (1 year), and Immediate Past President (1
year).
Proposal reviewer, Personnel Preparation Program: Transition, Office of
Special Education Programs (OSEP). Summer, 2011.
Proposal reviewer, Personnel Improvement Project Competition, Office of
Special Education Programs (OSEP). Fall, 2009; Summer, 2010; Summer,
2011.
Proposal reviewer, National Institute for Disability Rehabilitation Research
(NIDRR), Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services
(OSERS). Competitions in Community Living and Health Promotion
Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTC), Spring, 2008.
Member, Interdivisional Caucus, Council for Exceptional Children, July,
2006-June, 2008.
Member, Program Advisory Committee, CEC, July 2005-June, 2007.
Special Edition Guest Co-editor (with Elizabeth Evans Getzel). Career
Development for Exceptional Individuals, professional journal. Special
edition on Self-determination: New Horizons. Summer, 2008.
Member, Editorial board, Education and Training in Developmental
Disabilities, professional journal, March, 2006-present.
Member, Editorial board, Research and Practice for Persons with Severe
Disabilities, Spring, 2011-present.
Member, Editorial board, Career Development for Exceptional Individuals,
professional journal, September, 1999 - September, 2002; June, 2005-
present.
Member, Editorial board, Journal of Post-secondary Education and
Disability, professional journal, November, 2007 - present.
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Member, Editorial board, Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, professional
journal, November, 2003-present.
Guest Reviewer:
.
Member, Employment Committee, TASH, December, 1998-present.
Member, Emma Rose Scholarship Committee, TASH Conference,
November, 2000-December, 2001.
Member, Publications Committee, (TASH), May, 1997-December, 2002.
Member, Conference Committee, APSE, July, 1998- September, 2002.
Local arrangements committee chair, Association for Persons in Supported
Employment Conference, July, 2001.
Proposal reviewer, CEC Teacher Education Division Annual Conference,
November, 2000.
Significant Community Service
Binford Middle School. Inservice training on inclusive practices. Series of four (4)
workshops presented to teacher teams on instructional planning, collaboration,
UDL, and collaboration/co-teaching. AY 2010-2011.
Florida Center on Autism and Related Disabilities. Inservice training on transition
services. One day workshop. January, 2008.
Thompson Middle School. Inservice training on inclusive practices. Series of four
(4) workshops presented to teacher teams on instructional planning, collaboration,
co-teaching, and universal design. AY 2007-2008; AY 2006-2007.
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Bibliography
Refereed papers published
Scott, L.A., Saddler, S., Thoma, C.A., Bartholomew, C., Tamura, R., Alder, N., (2011).
Universal design for transition: A multi-element brief experimental single subject
design study of the impact of the use of UDT on student achievement, engagement
and motivation. Submitted to Journal on Technology in Education.
Thoma, C.A., Lakin, K.C., Carlson, D., Damzal, C., & Boyd, K.S. (2011). Post-secondary
education for students with intellectual disabilities: A review of the literature.
Journal on Post-secondary Education for Disabilities.
Getzel, E.E. & Thoma, C.A. (2008). Experiences of College Students with Disabilities and
the Importance of Self Determination in Higher Education Settings. Career
Development for Exceptional Individuals, 31(2), 77-84.
Thoma, C.A., Pannozzo, G.M., Bartholomew, C., & Fritton, S. (2008). A qualitative study
of preservice teachers understanding of self-determination for students with
significant disabilities. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 31(2), 94-
105.
Sutherland, K. S., & Thoma, C. A. (in press). Preventing school dropout through student
engagement. Effective Interventions in Dropout Prevention: A Practice Brief for
Educators. National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities.
Thoma, C.A. (2006). Transition planning that facilitates student self-determination.
Journal
of Educational Psychology and Counseling, 16(4), 321-326.
Getzel, E. E. & Thoma, C. A. (2006). Voice of experience: What college students with
learning disabilities and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders tell us are
important self-determination skills for success. Learning Disabilities: A
Multidisciplinary Journal, 14(1), 33-39.
Thoma, C.A. & Getzel, E. E. (2005). Self-determination is what it s all about : What
secondary students with disabilities tell us are important considerations for success.
Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 40, 217-233.
Thoma, C.A., Williams, J.M. & Davis, N.D. (2005). Teaching self-determination to
students with disabilities: Will the literature help? Career Development for
Exceptional Individuals, 28(2), 104-115.
Thoma, C.A., Held, M.F. & Thomas, K. (2004). The John Jones Show: How one teacher
pulled it all together to facilitate self-determined transition planning for a young
man with autism. Focus on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 19(3), 177-188.
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Thoma, C.A. & Sax, C.L. (2003). Self-determination: What do rehabilitation counseling
students know and where do they learn it? Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation,
19(2), 89-94.
Brown, M.R., Higgins, K, Pierce, T., Hong, E. & Thoma, C. (2003). Secondary students
perceptions of school life in regard to alienation: The effects of disability, sex, and
race. Learning Disability Quarterly, 26(4), 25-38.
Thoma, C.A., Held, M.F., & Saddler, S. (2002). Transition assessment practices in Nevada
and Arizona: Are they tied to best practices? Focus on Autism and Developmental
Disabilities, 17, 242-250.
Thoma, C.A., Nathanson, R., Baker, S.R., & Tamura, R. (2002). Self-determination: What
do special educators know and where do they learn it? Remedial and Special
Education,23(4), 242-247.
Saddler, S., Thoma, C.A., & Whiston, S. (2002). School-to-career services and
experiences: Are they linked with lower dropout rates for high school students in
Nevada? Workforce Education Forum, 29(1), 41-50.
Thoma, C.A., Baker, S. R., & Saddler, S. J. (2002). Self-determination in teacher
education: A model to facilitate transition planning for students with disabilities.
Remedial and Special Education, 23(2), 82-89.
Thoma, C.A., Held, M., & Tamura, R. (2001). An overview of transition assessment: A
person-centered approach to supporting student's choices for life. 2000 TASH
Conference Yearbook. Baltimore: TASH.
Thoma, C.A., Rogan, P. & Baker, S.R. (2001). Student involvement in transition planning:
Unheard voices. Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental
Disabilities, 36(1), 16-29.
Thoma, C.A., Wehmeyer, M.L. & Selby, P. (2000). Self-determination: What do teachers
know and how do they learn it? 1999 TASH Conference Yearbook. Baltimore:
TASH.
Thoma, C. (1999). Supporting student voice in transition planning. Teaching Exceptional
Children, 31(5), 4-9.
Non-refereed papers published
Thoma, C.A. & Getzel, E.E. (2008). New horizons for self-determination: Special issue
introduction. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 31(2), 67-68.
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Thoma, C.A., Bartholomew, C. & Dell, K.R. (2006, May/June). Supporting student self-
determination: Employing an ecological approach. TASH Connections, 32(5/6), 16-
19.
Finn, D. & Thoma, C.A. (2006, Spring). What is a universal design approach to learning?
The Professor s Assistant, 1-3.
Thoma, C.A. (Fall, 2004). What is a universal design approach to learning? Professional
Development Academy Newsletter, 1-2.
Thoma, C.A. & Baker, S. R. (Spring, 2001). Transition assessment: guidelines for special
educators, parents, and students with disabilities. Nevada ACCESS, 5-6.
Thoma, C.A. (2000). Maria s going to have a baby: Some thoughts on disability, culture,
and being a woman. UNLV College of Education Multicultural and Diversity
Newsletter, 5(2), 2-4.
Baker, S.R. & Thoma, C.A. (2000). Self-determination in the context of multicultural
values. UNLV College of Education Multicultural and Diversity Newsletter, 4(4),
10-14.
Thoma, C. (Summer, 1999) (Guest Ed.) Positive behavior supports. Nevada ACCESS
edition on Positive Behavior Supports. Nevada ACCESS.
Thoma, C. (1999). Supporting people s voices in career planning. Supported Employment
InfoLines, 10(6), 4-5.
Thoma, C. & Wehmeyer, M. (1999). Student talk about their roles in transition planning.
TASH Newsletter, 25(5/6), 8-10.
Thoma, C., Held, M., & Bulter, F. (October, 1998). Planning transitions that prepare
students for a technologically-advanced world. IN-APSE Times, 4(3), 3-5.
Abstracts/Papers presented
Thoma, C.A., Batalo, C., Achola, E., Wolfe, D., Boyd, K., & Austin, K. (2010, October).
Follow-up to the 2009 State of the Science Conference: A qualitatative review of
meeting transcripts. Presentation at the 2010 State of the Art Conference on post-
secondary education and individuals with intellectual disability. Fairfax, VA
Thoma, C.A., & Boyd, K. (October, 2010). Self-determination and person-centered
planning. Presentation at the 2010 State of the Art Conference on post-secondary
education and individuals with intellectual disability. Fairfax, VA
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Thoma, C.A., Tamura, R., & Gentry, R. (October, 2010). Universal design for transition:
Linking academic and transition instruction. Division on Career Development and
Transition Conference, Mystic, CT.
Thoma, C.A., Wehman, P., Boyd, K.S. & Tamura, R. (April, 2010). Getting the most out of
IEPs: Organizing student direction of the process. CEC Convention and Expo,
Nashville, TN.
Thoma, C.A., Bartholomew, C. & Tamura, R. (October, 2009). Universal design for
transition: Impact on student achievement in the classroom. Division on Career
Development and Transition (DCDT) Conference, Savannah, GA.
Thoma, C.A., Tamura, R., Doval, E., Scott, L., & Bartholomew, C. (April, 2009).
Universal design for transition: An idea whose time has come. Council for
Exceptional Children Convention, Seattle, WA.
Tamura, R. & Thoma, C.A. (October, 2008). Universal design for transition: linking
academics and transition. Division on Career Development and Transition regional
conference, Milwaukee, WI.
Thoma, C.A., Bartholomew, C, and Hendricks, D. (April, 2007) Implementing the Self-
Determined Learning Model-Making it fit in your classroom. Council of
Exceptional Children (CEC) National Conference, Louisville, KY.
Bartholomew, C. and Thoma, C.A. (March 2007) Linking Transition Goals to Academic
Standards. Division of Career Development and Transition (DCDT) Transition
Forum, Norfolk, VA.
Garner, D., Bartholomew, C., and Thoma, C.A. (March, 2007) Mission Possible:
Successful Transition to Post-Secondary Education- Division of Career
Development and Transition (DCDT) Transition Forum, Norfolk, VA.
Held, M., Thoma, C.A., Bartholomew, C. (November, 2006) Student Led IEPs. TASH
National Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Getzel, E.E., & Thoma, C.A. (2006, April). Creating a self-determination model for VCU
students. CEC Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Kregel, J., O Mara, S. & Thoma, C.A. (2006, April). Social security youth transition
demonstration project. DCDT spotlight conference session, CEC Conference, Salt
Lake City, UT.
Tamura, R. & Thoma, C.A. (2005, November). Transition: Are IEP goals linked to
improved outcomes for students with significant support needs? TASH Conference,
Milwaukee, WI.
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Thoma, C.A., Rogan, P., & Held, M.F. (2005, November). Supporting Self-determination
in Transition: Research to Practice Stories of Change. TASH Conference,
Milwaukee, WI.
Thoma, C.A., Wehmeyer, M.L., & Agran, M. (2005, November). Teaching self-
determination to all students: Infusing self-determination instruction into a health
class curriculum. TASH Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
Getzel, E.E., Thoma, C.A., & Finn, D. (2005, November). Creating a self-determination
model to help students with disabilities enter and remain in college. TASH
Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
Thoma, C.A. & Tamura, R. (2005, October). Transition: Are IEP goals linked to improved
outcomes for students with disabilities? DCDT Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Getzel, E.E., Thoma, C.A. & Albrecht, L. (2005, October). Creating a self-determination
model to help students with disabilities enter and remain in college. DCDT
Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Thoma, C.A., Getzel, E.E., Rosenberg, R., Locke-Scott, S., & Keller-Guenter, Y. (2005,
October). The Youth Transition Demonstration Project: Making a difference in
transition services for youth with disabilities. DCDT Conference, Albuquerque,
NM.
Thoma, C.A., Getzel, E.E., & Finn, D. (2005, April). Creating a self-determination model
to help students with disabilities enter and remain in college. CEC Conference,
Baltimore, MD.
Thoma,C.A. & Dell, K. (2005, April). Teaching self-determination to elementary students
with disabilties. CEC Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Getzel, E.E., Thoma, C.A. & Finn, D. (2005, March). Importance of self-determination for
post-secondary success: What students with disabilities tell us are important
considerations. Presentation at VA Transition Forum 2005. Williamsburg, VA.
Thoma, C.A. (2005, March). The role of standards-based education in transition. Virginia
Transition Forum 2005. Williamsburg, VA.
Thoma, C.A., Getzel, E.E., & Finn, D. (2004, November). Self-determination for post-
secondary success: What students with disabilities tell us are important
considerations. TASH Conference, Reno, NV.
Sax, C.L. & Thoma, C.A. (2004, November). What do rehabilitation professionals know
about self-determination? TASH Conference, Reno, NV.
Williams, J. & Thoma, C.A. (2004, November). Teaching Self-Determination to Students
with Disabilities: Will the Literature Help? TASH Conference, Reno, NV.
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Williams, J. & Thoma, C.A. (2004, October). Self-determination in the literature: How
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widely read does one need to be? 9 International Conference on Cognitive
Disabilities/Mental Retardation, Autism, and Related Disabilities, Las Vegas, NV.
Thoma, C.A. & Getzel, L.E. (2004, October). Self-determination for post-secondary
education success: What students tell us are important considerations for transition
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planning. 9 International Conference on Cognitive Disabilities/Mental
Retardation, Autism, and Related Disabilities, Las Vegas, NV.
Sax, C.L. & Thoma, C.A. (2003, December). Self-determination and rehabilitation: Making
transition seamless. TASH Conference, Chicago, IL.
Thoma, C.A. & Getzel, E.E. (2003, December). Students with cognitive disabilities in
higher education: Models of support. TASH Conference, Chicago, IL.
Held, M.F., Thoma, C.A., Thomas, K., & Kelly, M. (2003, December). Using technology
to facilitate self-determined transition planning. TASH Conference, Chicago, IL.
Thoma, C.A. & Wehmeyer, M.L. (2003, December). Goal setting for students with
disabilities: Teaching this core component skill. TASH Conference, Chicago, IL.
Thoma, C.A. (2003, September). Wise practices in transition assessment. Arizona
Statewide Transition Conference, Tucson, AZ.
Thoma, C.A. (2003, September). Using self-determination in transition planning: It's more
than the meeting. Arizona Statewide Transition Conference, Tucson, AZ.
Thoma, C.A. & Held, M.A. (2003, February). Facilitating self-determination: What to do
before and after the transition IEP meeting. Division for Developmental
Disabilities Biennial Conference, Kauai, HI.
Thoma, C.A., & Sax, C.L. (2002, December). Transition Assessment: Wise Decisions for
Quality Lives. TASH Conference, Boston, MA.
Held, M.A. & Thoma, C.A. (2002, December). Self-determination: What happens after the
meeting? TASH conference, Boston, MA.
Thoma, C.A. & Sax, C. (2002, March). Transition Assessment: Wise practices for quality
lives. Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities, Honolulu, HI.
Saddler, S. & Thoma, C.A. (2002, March). SCANS revisited: What do special educators
need to know? Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities, Honolulu, HI.
Thoma, C.A., Tamura, R. (2001, October). Preparing special educators to facilitate
student
self-determination. Division on Career Development and Transition, Denver, CO.
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Thoma, C.A. & Saddler, S. (2001, October). SCANS: What special educators need to
know to prepare high school exiters for work. Division on Career Development and
Transition, Denver, CO.
Thoma, C.A., Baker, S.R., & Wehmeyer, M.L. (2000, December). How are university
faculty infusing information about self-determination into teacher education
courses? TASH Conference, Miami, FL.
Thoma, C.A. & Baker, S.R. (November, 2000). Facilitating student self-determination: A
review of what pre-service teachers are learning and where. Teacher Education
Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Las Vegas, NV.
Thoma, C.A. (November, 2000). Using alternative assessments in teacher education
courses: Strategies, methods, and rubrics, Oh My! Teacher Education Division of
the Council for Exceptional Children, Las Vegas, NV.
Baker, S.R., Selby, P. & Thoma, C.A. (2000, July). Multi-cultural considerations within
the
context of self-determination. Teacher Education Division of the Council for
Exceptional Children, Las Vegas, NV.
Thoma, C.A., Winter, S., Beiningen, E., & Richter, S. (2000, May). Positive behavior
supports in Nevada: A story of advocacy and change. YAI/National Institute for
People with Disabilities Conference, New York, NY.
Thoma, C., Baker, S., & Fisher, D. (1999, December). Self-determination: Are we meeting
the needs of diverse learners? TASH Conference, Chicago, IL.
Thoma, C., Wehmeyer, M., & Selby, P. (1999, December). Self-determination: What do
teachers need to know and how do they learn it? TASH Conference, Chicago, IL.
Thoma, C.A., Tamura, R., & Held, M. (1999, December). An overview of transition
assessment: A person-centered approach to supporting students choices for life.
TASH Conference, Chicago, IL.
Thoma, C. & Held, M. (1999, July). Technology and Transition: Strategies for
Stakeholders. Association for Persons in Supported Employment, Chicago, IL.
Thoma, C.A., & Held, M. (1998, October). Measuring what's important: Alternative and
authentic assessment in transition planning. Council for Educational Diagnostic
Services (CEDS), Las Vegas, NV.
Thoma, C.A. & Held, M. (1998, December). Technology in transition planning:
Suggestions for stakeholders. TASH Conference, Seattle, WA.
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Held, M.A. & Thoma, C.A. (1997, December). An alternative, portfolio-based approach to
transition planning and assessment. TASH Conference, Boston, MA.
Thoma, C.A. & Barnes, G. (1997, December). Assistive Technology: An under-utilized
support for post-secondary students with visual impairments. TASH Conference,
Boston, MA.
Thoma, C.A. (1997, April). Student involvement in transition planning. CEC Conference,
Indianapolis, IN.
Thoma, C.A. (1996, November). Student Involvement in Transition Planning. TASH
Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Rogan, P., Held, M.F., & Thoma, C.A. (1995, December). Barriers to effective transition
planning. TASH Conference, Chicago, IL.
Non-refereed presentations and workshops
Thoma, C.A. (2011, April). Universal design for learning in higher education. University
of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
Thoma, C.A. & Scott, L.A. (2011, February). Universal design for learning. Richmond
City Schools, training at Binford Middle School.
Thoma, C.A. & Scott, L.A. (2011, January). Inclusive education: Collaboration for
instruction. Richmond City Schools, training at Binford Middle School.
Thoma, C.A., Getzel, E.E., & Webb, K.W. (2010, December). Post-secondary education
for students with disabilities: Strategies to ensure success. Online webinar, Exiting
Communities Partnership, IDEA Partnership Projects.
Thoma, C.A. (2010, July). Student-directed IEP s: Supporting student self-determination.
Self-advocacy conference invited presentation, Maryland Coalition for Inclusive
Education, Baltimore, MD.
Thoma, C.A. & Boyd, K. (2010, August). Universal design for transition. Two day
inservice training for teachers, Davis County School District, Bountiful, UT.
Thoma, C.A. & Scott, L. (2009, March) Universal design for transition. Two day training
as part of Utah State Transition Forum. Salt Lake City, UT.
Thoma, C.A. & Bartholomew, C (2009, February). Universal design for transition. Two
two hour long presentations at Texas ARC Inclusion WORKS! Conference. Austin,
TX.
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Thoma, C.A. & Doval, E. (2008, October). Person-centered and student-directed strategies
in higher education. Three hour inservice training for faculty at George Mason
University. Fairfax, VA.
Thoma, C.A., Bartholomew, C., Tamura, R., Scott, L., & Terpstra, J. (2008, April). UDT:
Applying a universal design approach to link transition and academics. Full day
pre-conference workshop, CEC Conference, Boston, MA.
Wehmeyer, M.L., Courtade-Little, G., Trela, K., Thoma, C.A., & Test, D.W. (2006,
April). Providing quality secondary education and transition services for students
with severe disabilities. Full day pre-conference workshop, CEC Conference, Salt
Lake City, UT.
Thoma, C.A., Bartholomew, C., & Jones, T. (2006, March). Self-determined learning
model of instruction: Next steps and research. Conference presentation at Virginia
Transition Forum, Roanoke, VA.
Thoma, C.A., Moore, M., Wittig, K., Young, C., Holland, L., Bullano, R., & Bartholomew,
C. (2006, March). Self-determined learning model of instruction: A pilot project.
Conference presentation at Virginia Transition Forum, Roanoke, VA.
Finn, D., Getzel, E.E., & Thoma, C.A. (2006, March). Creating a self-determination model
for VCU students. Conference presentation at Virginia Transition Forum, Roanoke,
VA.
Thoma, C.A. & Bartholomew, C. (2006, January). Universal design for learning:
Collaborative educational planning. Richmond City School Division, Thompson
Middle School. Richmond, VA.
Thoma, C.A. (2005, October). Self-determined learning model of instruction: A Virginia
Pilot Project. Transition Practitioners Council Meeting. Blue Ridge Community
College, Weyers Cave, VA.
Thoma, C.A. (2005, October). Self-determined learning model of instruction: Pilot
project.
Montgomery County School District, High School Special Educators.
Christiansburg, VA.
Held, M.F., Powers, L., Smith, A., Smith, C., Thoma, C.A., & Thomas, K. (2005,
September). Self-determination using self-directed IEPS. SET NET (Supported
Employment Telecourse Network). Richmond, VA.
Kregel, J. & Thoma, C.A. (2005, September). Designing and operating work experience
programs. Youth Transition Demonstration Projects Topical Conference, Laguna
Cliffs, CA.
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Thoma, C.A. (2005, September). Evaluating work experience programs. Youth Transition
Demonstration Projects Topical Conference, Laguna Cliffs, CA.
Thoma, C.A. (2005, August). Self-determined learning model of instruction: Pilot project.
Prince Edward County School District, High School Special Educators.
Lynchburg, VA.
Thoma, C.A. (2005, June). Self-determined learning model of instruction: Pilot project.
Franklin County School District, Middle and High School Special Educators.
Rocky Mount, VA.
Thoma, C.A. (2005,August). Self-determined learning model of instruction: Pilot project.
Richmond City Schools, Thomas Jefferson High School Special Educators.
Richmond, VA.
Thoma, C.A., Balduf, L., Locke-Scott, S., West, J., Risdal, A., Risdal, S., LaDuc, B., &
Heddens, L. (2005, June). Current approaches to vocational planning. Youth
Transition Demonstration Projects Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.
Thoma, C.A. (2005, June). Self-determined learning model of instruction: Pilot project.
Franklin County School District, Middle and High School Special Educators.
Rocky Mount, VA.
Thoma, C.A. (2005, April). Differentiated instruction: The struggles and strategies.
Richmond Area Reading Council Conference, Richmond, VA.
Thoma, C.A., Smith, F., & Finn, D. (2005, January). Universal design and universal
instructional design. Presentation to VCU School of Education faculty re: NCATE.
Thoma, C.A., Smith, F., & Finn, D. (2004, November). Universal design: A family of
strategies to reach ALL learners. Presentation to VCU School of Education faculty
re: NCATE.
Thoma, C.A. (2004, October). Using universal design to teach reading. Presentation at
Richmond Area Reading Conference. Richmond, VA.
Thoma, C.A. (2004, June). Universal design: A strategy for reaching all learners.
Presentation at VCU Technology workshop.
Thoma, C.A., Smith, F. & Finn, D. (2004, January). Universal design for learning: The
Vision for the Future Conference Las Vegas, NV.
Thoma, C.A. (1998, January). Junk Tech: Low-tech solutions for teachers. Presentation at
Clark County School District s A Vision for the Future Conference Las Vegas,
NV.
Thoma, C.A., Purvis, B. & Purvis, B. (1998, January). In their own voices: Student
stories
about transition planning. Presentation at Clark County School District s A Vision
for the Future Conference Las Vegas, NV.
Books/Book Chapters
Books
Thoma, C.A. & Tamura, R. (under contract). Demystifying transition assessment.
Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
Thoma, C.A. & Wehman, P. (2010). Making the most out of IEPs: An educator s
guide to student-directed IEPs. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
Thoma, C.A., Bartholomew, C., & Scott, L A. (2009). Universal design for
transition. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
Sax, C.L. & Thoma, C.
Thoma & P. Wehman (Eds.). Making the most out of IEPs: An educator s
guide to student-directed IEPs Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
Schall, C. & Thoma, C.A. (2010). Quality educational outcomes and annual goals.
In C.A. Thoma & P. Wehman (Eds.). Making the most out of IEPs: An
educator s guide to student-directed IEPs. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
Scott, L.A. & Thoma, C.A. (2010). Student awareness of the IEP process. In C.A.
Thoma & P. Wehman (Eds.). Making the most out of IEPs: An educator s
guide to student-directed IEPs. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
Thoma, C.A., Bartholomew, C. & Tamura, R. (2010). Student involvement in
assessment. In C.A. Thoma & P. Wehman (Eds.). Making the most out of
IEPs: An educator s guide to student-directed IEPs. Baltimore: Paul H.
Brookes.
Thoma, C.A., Purvis, B., Scott, L.A. (2010). What is a student-directed IEP
approach and why is it important? In C.A. Thoma & P. Wehman (Eds.).
Making the most out of IEPs: An educator s guide to student-directed IEPs.
Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
Tamura, R., Terpstra, J. & Thoma, C.A. (2010). Developing next steps. In C.A.
Thoma & P. Wehman (Eds.). Making the most out of IEPs: An educator s
guide to student-directed IEPs. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
Sutherland, K.S. & Thoma, C.A. (2009). Preventing school dropout by promoting
increased engagement of students with disabilities. In H. Ricking, G.
Schulze & M. Wittrock (Eds.), Schulabsentismus und Dropout (pp. 291-
306). Paterborn, Germany: Verlag Ferdinand Schoningh GmbH & Co.
Thoma, C.A., Bartholomew, C. & Scott, L (2009). Introduction to Universal Design
for Transition. In C.A. Thoma, C. Bartholomew, & L. A. Scott. Universal
design for transition (pp.3-30). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
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Thoma, C.A. Bartholomew, C., & Scott, L (2009). UDT and student self-
determination. In C.A. Thoma, C. Bartholomew, & L. A. Scott. Universal
design for transition (pp. 31-52). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
Thoma, C.A., Bartholomew, C., & Scott, L. (2009). UDT and assessment. In C.A.
Thoma, C. Bartholomew, & L. Scott. Universal design for transition (pp.
53-82). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
Thoma, C.A., & Bartholomew, C. (2009). UDT and educational planning. In C.A.
Thoma, C. Bartholomew, & L. A. Scott. Universal design for transition (pp.
E., & Thoma, C.A. (2003). Post-secondary education for
students with intellectual disabilities. A report to the U.S. Department of
Labor. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Labor.
Thoma, C.A., & Bates, P. (2003). Goal 7: Transition to Employment. In P. Wehman
(Ed.). Employment, productive life roles, and income maintenance. A report
to the National Goals Conference. Washington, DC: The Arc.
Thoma, C.A. (2003). Final report, Year 3, AY 01-02: Integrating Instruction in
Self-determination into Secondary/Transition Special Education Teacher
Preparation Programs. Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of
Special Education Programs, Initial Career Award, Washington, DC.
Thoma, C.A. (2001). Progress report, Year 2, AY 00-01: Integrating Instruction in
Self-determination into Secondary/Transition Special Education Teacher
Preparation Programs. Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of
Special Education Programs, Initial Career Award, Washington, DC.
Thoma, C.A. (2000). Progress report, Year 1, AY 99-00: Integrating Instruction in
Self-determination into Secondary/Transition Special Education Teacher
Preparation Programs. Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of
Special Education Programs, Initial Career Award, Washington, DC.
Thoma, C., Selby, P., & Baker, S. (October, 1999). Positive Behavior Supports: A
guide for teachers. [Model Program]. Reno, NV: Nevada Department of
Education.
Thoma, C. (1997). Psychosocial aspects of assistive technology use: A training
manual for higher education faculty. Indianapolis, IN: ATTAIN.
Thoma, C. & Munroe, K.A. (1997). Medical issues and assistive technology: A
training manual for higher education faculty. Indianapolis, IN: ATTAIN.
Thoma, C.A. (1995). Book Review: Living in the State of Stuck: How Technology
Impacts the Lives of People with Disabilities by Marcia Scherer. In The
Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 20(4), 36-38.
Grants
Thoma, C.A. (2011). Post-secondary education and transition for students with ID.
Mary Switzer Distinguished Research Fellowship Competition. NIDRR, U.S.
Department of Education. Submitted for review. $75,000 for one year.
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Thoma, C.A. & Xu, Y. (2008). Project PREP (Preparing Reflective Evidence-based
Practitioners). Special Education Preservice Personnel Improvement Competition,
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, U.S. Department of
Education. August 1, 2008-July 30, 2013. Amount funded: $499,047.
Sarkozi, G. & Thoma, C.A. (2003). Conditional License Pilot Program. IHI/LEA
Collaborative Personnel Preparation Project: Conditional License Requirements
Program, Virginia Department of Education, Office of Special Education and
Student Services.
July 1, 2003 - September 30, 2003. Amount funded: $46,730.14.
Getzel, E., West, M., & Thoma, C.A. (2003). Self-determination model: Preparing
students with disabilities transitioning to college. Model Demonstration Project,
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. Amount
funded: $698,908 for four years.
Thoma, C.A. Integrating instruction in self-determination into transition/secondary
special education teacher preparation programs. Initial Career Award, U.S.
Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. July 1, 1999-June
30, 2002. Amount funded: $223,175.
Boone, R., McClain, C., Whiston, S., Thoma, C., Meecham, P., Gallivan, N.
School-to-careers program infusion, School-to-careers program,
Department of
Education, U.S. Government. July 1, 1997-June 30, 1999. Amount funded:
$135,000.
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