NSF Conference on STEM Education, Learning Disabilities, and the Science of Dyslexia
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PowerPoints (PPT), POSTERS, and HANDOUTS are downloadable in PDF format.
Direct links of specific YouTube videos for each presentations are noted with VIDEO.
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All videos are accessible through the STEM YouTube channel
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Day 1: Tuesday, September 26, 2017
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Representative Lamar Smith, Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, introduced by Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Chief Operating Officer of NSF
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Russell Gersten, Instructional Research Group
Brief overview of the conference framework
PLENARY I: Understanding Dyslexia: A Scientific Approach PPT VIDEO
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Jack Fletcher, University of Houston
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Chair: Robbi Cooper, Decoding Dyslexia
PLENARY II: Advances in Understanding Neuropsychological Bases of Dyslexia PPT VIDEO
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John Gabrieli, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Chair: Sheldon Horowitz, NCLD
KEYNOTE: What to Teach in Mathematics Intervention: Perspectives from Math Education Scholarship PPT VIDEO
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Karen Karp, Johns Hopkins University
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Chair: Karen King, NSF
PLENARY III: Longitudinal Evidence on the Role of Executive Function Deficits in Early Childhood PPT VIDEO
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Paul Morgan, Pennsylvania State University PPT
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George Farkas, University of California, Irvine
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Chair: Rob Ochsendorf, NSF
BREAKOUT – PREMIER POSTER SESSION: Theoretical and Methodological Advances
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Michele Mazzocco & Sarah Lukowski, University of Minnesota
“Early Math and Executive Function Skills as Predictors of MLD: Correlation Does Not Ensure Concordance”
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Marcia Barnes & Nathan Clemens, University of Texas, Austin
“Predicting Risk for Co-Occurring Difficulties in Reading and Mathematics in Prekindergarten Children”
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Hank Fien, University of Oregon & Yaacov Petscher, Florida Center for Reading Research
“Broadening our Horizons in Screening and Identification of Students with Reading Disabilities”
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Rose Vukovic, University of Minnesota
“Math Skills and Attitudes of Children with Reading Difficulties”
BREAKOUT – PANEL SESSION: RtI Implementation and Related Research PPT VIDEO
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Barbara Dougherty, University of Hawaii
“It Isn't All about Algorithms and Facts: Mathematical Content for Learners Who Struggle”
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Madhavi Jayanthi & Robin Schumacher, Instructional Research Group
“Intervention in Fractions at 5th Grade: The Central Role of the Number Line”
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Nicole Bucka, Northern Rhode Island Collaborative
“RtI Implementation in Mathematics at the Middle School”
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Rebecca Zumeta Edmonds & Kathleen Pfannenstiel, American Institutes for Research
“Tier 3 Mathematics Intervention in Elementary School: What Should It Look Like?”
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Chair: Paula Maccini, Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Dept. of Education
BREAKOUT – PREMIER POSTER SESSION: STEM Intervention and Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities
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Ben Clarke, University of Oregon & Chris Doabler, University of Texas, Austin
“Investigating the Impact of Group Size on the Treatment Intensity of a Tier 2 Mathematics Intervention” POSTER
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Michael Kennedy, University of Virginia
“Improving Inclusive Science Teachers’ Vocabulary Instruction: A Multimedia-Based Professional Development Process” POSTER
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Maya Israel, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
“K-8 Computer Science Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities” POSTER HANDOUT
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William Therrien, University of Virginia & Jonte Taylor, Pennsylvania State University
"Effectiveness of a Science Inquiry Instructional Approach on 3rd Through 5th Grade Students with Learning Disabilities Achievement”
BREAKOUT – RESEARCH PANEL: The Role of Executive Function and Language in Learning Disabilities PPT VIDEO
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Philip Zelazo, University of Minnesota
“Development of Executive Function Skills in Childhood: Implications for Learning and Learning Disabilities”
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Lee Swanson, University of California, Riverside
“Latent Class Analysis of Children with Math Difficulties and/or Disabilities: Are There Cognitive Differences?”
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Lynn Fuchs, Vanderbilt University
“Does Language Comprehension Instruction Improve Word-Problem Learning?”
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Chair/Discussant: Daniel Berch, University of Virginia
PLENARY IV: Policy Issues Related to Learning Disabilities and STEM Learning PPT VIDEO
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Lindsay Jones, NCLD
“NCLD: Policy and Parental Perspectives”
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Karen Cheser, Superintendent of the Fort Thomas Independent Schools
“LEA Perspectives on RtI Implementation in Mathematics”
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Chairs: Lizzette Gonzales Reynolds, Foundation for Excellence in Education
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Day 2: Wednesday, September 27, 2017
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KEYNOTE: Revisiting the Role of Reading and Discussion in Content Area Teaching of History and Science: Experimental Research PPT VIDEO
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Sharon Vaughn, University of Texas, Austin
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Chair: Brett Miller, NICHD
PLENARY I – RESEARCH SESSION: Neurobiological Basis and Comorbidity of Learning Disabilities PPT
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Guinevere Eden, Georgetown University
“Brain Imaging Studies of Reading and Arithmetic in Dyslexia”
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Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware & Luke Rinne, University of Maryland
“Connections Between Calculation Fluency and Reading Fluency: Findings from a Longitudinal Study Between Third and Fifth Grade”
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Douglas Fuchs, Vanderbilt University
“Does Embedding Arithmetic Instruction in Word-Reading Instruction Improve Word-Reading Performance for First-Graders At-Risk for Dyslexia?”
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Chair: Sarah Brasiel, NCSER
PLENARY II – PANEL: Professional Development PPT VIDEO
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John Woodward, University of Puget Sound
“Critical Issues in Professional Development”
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Tim Jacobbe, University of Florida
“New Frontiers: Teaching Statistics, Probability, and Data Science”
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Chair: Madhavi Jayanthi, Instructional Research Group
PLENARY III: Exceptional Abilities and Dyslexia PPT VIDEO
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Don Compton, Florida State University
“Examining the Hypothesized Linkage Between Exceptional Abilities and Dyslexia: Considering Population and Distributional Issues”
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Mark Tumeo, University of North Florida
“Perspectives of a Dyslexic Engineer”
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Chair: Larry Wexler, Office of Special Education Programs
WRAP UP VIDEO
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Program Co-Chair: Russell Gersten, Instructional Research Group
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Closing Remarks: Evan Heit, NSF, Division Director in the Division of Research on Learning