Review+Folio+2011-12

These files are provided as evidence for the 2011 annual doctoral program review for N Kathleen Kosobud.

Areas of interest: Family-School Collaboration, Teacher Quality, Education Policy

Curriculum Vitae: Copy of Transcript: IRB renewal: Summary:
 * Review Documents:**

**Teaching (Parent Education):**

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//An Introduction to Personal Curriculums for Students with IEPs//.Presentation at Livingston Intermediate School District, co-sponsored by ARC Livingston and Michigan Alliance for Families, April 26, 2011. ====== (Copies of Evaluations):  //see below for repeat presentation//

//An Introduction to Personal Curriculums for Students with IEPs//.Presentation at Washtenaw Intermediate School District, co-sponsored by Washtenaw LDA and Michigan Alliance for Families, May 27, 2011. Personal Curriculum Introduction  (Power Point presentation) 
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//Looking forward to graduation: IEPs, EDPs, PCs, Transitions, and the MMC.// Michigan Parents of children with Visual Impairments (MPVI) Annual Retreat, September 24, 2011. (Power Point)  (handouts packet) //What you need to know about IEPs and Advocacy (SLD),// 2011 LDA of Michigan Conference, E. Lansing, MI, November 14-15, 2011 (Power Point) (handout)

**Research:** This year, I reconstituted my Dissertation Committee:  <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I applied for an extension of time to complete degree requirements: <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I held a dissertation meeting, and with their approval of the IRB materials, I will begin my research. (The dissertation meeting document was held by a co-advisor, pending my completion of the IRB materials and a fleshing out of Ch. 3.) <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 0px; overflow: hidden;">

<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I drafted the first three chapters of my dissertation (which are currently in revision based on comments from the Dissertation Committee) <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Latest draft of Ch. 3: <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Dissertation Protocols, submitted to IRB for approval:

<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Service**: <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">//Broadening Your Reach with Social Media//. Presentation to State Presidents at LDA of America Annual Meeting, Chicago Hilton Hotel, Chicago, IL, February 23, 2012 Link to graphics, handout, and Power Point presentation: 2012 LDA of America Conference

2012: Hired by LDA of Michigan to edit and publish their quarterly newsletter, Outlook. Learning to use open-source publishing software: Scribus.
 * Writing:**

<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">While serving as past president of LDA of Michigan, I contributed articles to the quarterly newsletter. Legislative or advocacy pieces are usually updates in special education processes or practices to assist parents as advocates for their children. During this year, I authored both public comment, and attended State Board of Education meetings to provide comment on issues of concern for the learning disabilities community.

Kosobud, N.K. (2012a). True Participation, //Outlook-LDA of Michigan,// 45(1) (Winter 2012), p.1. Kosobud, N.K. (2011e). Michigan Board of Education Gets Public Comments on Personal Curriculum, //Outlook-LDA of Michigan,//43(4) (Spring 2011), p.6. Kosobud, N.K. (2011d). Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan Public Comment; March 18, 2011. ("Proposed Rule Revisions for Administrative Code R. 340.1001: School Social Worker" and "Proposed Rule Revisions for Administrative Code R. 340.1701: Special Education Programs and Services") Kosobud, N.K. (2011c). Dues Increase to Support Services, //Outlook-LDA of Michigan,//43(3) (Winter 2011), p.14. Kosobud, N.K. (2011b). MITS Freedom Stick—Making Computer Use More Accessible, //Outlook-LDA of Michigan,//43(3) (Winter 2011), p.7. Kosobud, N.K. (2011a). A call to action for young leaders with learning disabilities, //Outlook-LDA of Michigan,//43(3) (Winter 2011), p.12.