vitae

VITAE

GOALS

COURSEWORK

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCES

CURRICULUM VITAE

HOME		CONTACT
24 Byrd Ave.		kmichaud@gmu.edu
Wheeling, WV		304 639-3533 (Cell)
26003		304 243-1335

Education

B.A., Philosophy, Fairfield University, Fairfield , CT, 1976

M.A., Special Education/Multicategorical, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, 2007

Graduate Assitant/Teaching Assistant, full tuition remission plus stipend.

Professional Work Experiences

Graduate Assistant

Dr. Kelley Regan
George Mason University,Fairfax Va, 2008- present

Special Education Pre-Service Training Improvement Grant
Year I: Planning

Graduate Assistant

WV Autism Training Center
Marshall University, Huntington, WV, 2005 -2007

Updated clients' files; sent out donor mailings; compiled training packets

Teaching Assistant

WV Austism Training Center
Marshall University, Huntington, WV, 2005 - 2007

Introduction to Autism (web based);
Individual Characteristics of Autism (web based);
Graded research reports, book and film reviews, task analysis reports, kept record of student submissions that were submitted

Private School Special Education Resource Educator/Facilitator
Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston) Wheeling, WV.

Bishop Donahue Memorial High School (2007 – 2008)

       Primary Special Educator for learning challenged students who comprise 1/5 of
         the student population (300% increase over past years).
       Responsibilities include: Co-teaching, individualized instruction for math, reading
         writing & study strategies, modifying tests & exams, producing study materials,
         facilitating SAT team meetings, conducting IEP meetings, administering
         achievement tests, networking with parents and community resources, applying
         for and administering adapted ACTs.
       Presently the principal, development director, and I are redesigning the school’s
         mission to include a specific well designed program for learning challenged
         students.

Parochial Grade Schools & High Schools in Four Counties
(2003 – 2007)

       Designed and implemented Inclusion Pilot Program with Diocesan schools
       Provided specialized instruction for students with special needs in academics.
       Coordinated with instructors to provide remediation and focus on strengths.
       Communicated with parents regarding progress and additional resources.
       Designed formal plans for high school students.
       Applied for and received adapted ACTs on the basis of formal plans.
       Administered adapted ACTs to high school students.
       Worked with students, parents for both college and vocational placement.
       Coordinated Wilson Reading class offering for 12 other facilitator/instructors.

Home Educator through Seton School, Front Royal VA

(1990 – 2004)
       Provided education in core subjects K – 12 for daughter who has cognitive challenges.
       Adapted and modified curricula received through Seton School.
       Received training and implemented specialized reading programs for dyslexics.
       Daughter graduated with an accredited adapted diploma.

CERTIFICATIONS

Praxis I:    9/01/2007 Reading: 186; Writing: 177; Math: 184
Praxis II: 9/08/2007   Education of Exceptional Students: Core CK: 192
                                        Principles of Learning & Teaching 7 – 12: 178
                                        Education of Exceptional Students: MTMD: 193
Formal Training in Slingerland Reading Method: First Year, 1998

HONOR SOCIETIES

Phi Sigma Tau - National Philosophy Honor Society
Golden Key International Honor Society

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

OSEP Project Directors' Conference 2009 - Co-presented at Poster Session:
The Road to HQT: Improving, Restructuring, and Recruiting Undergraduates to the Field of Special Education

OSEP Project Directors' Conference 2010 - Co-Presented at Breakout Session:
Special Education Pre-Service Training Project Improvement Project: Improving Course Content and Syllabi Revision

OSEP Project Directors' Conference 2010 - Co-Presented at Poster Session:
The Road to HQT: Improving, Restructuring, and Recruiting Undergraduates to the Field of Special Education

CEC 2011 - Co-Present at Multiple Presentation:
Developing Evidence-Based Practitioners: A Process for Improving A University Pre-Service Training Program

OSEP Project Directors' Conference 2011-
Co-Present at Poster Session:
Identifying Best Practices for Managing Behaviors

PUBLICATIONS

Michaud, K. M. & Scruggs, T. E. ( in press). Theoretical perspectives of inclusion. In Boyle, C. & Topping, K. (Eds.) Inclusion in Schools -- What Works? UK: McGraw Hill.

Regan, K. S. & Michaud, K. M. (in press). Best practices to support student behavior. Beyond Behavior.

Scruggs, T. E., & Michaud, K. M. (2009). The "surplus" effect in developmental disability: A function of setting or training (or both)? Life Span and Disability, 1, 141- 149.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Council for Exceptional Children:
- Division for Learning Disabilities; Division on Career Development and Transition; Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities.