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| Dr. J. Ron Nelson |
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Nelson is a nationally recognized early education research professor
and he not only developed the curriculum for ClickN READ Phonics but
designed all aspects of the computer program that delivers that
curriculum. He designed every display screen and the interactive
instructional environments and also wrote every word the on screen
instructor says, so in essence, your child is being tutored by Dr.
Nelson!
Dr.
Nelson's prolific research career spans nearly 21 years working with
our nations top Universities and educators. Dr. Nelson has a national
reputation as an effective researcher with over 30 research grant
submissions funded totaling over $15 million, and publications that
include over 150 research papers, 13 book chapters, and 7 books that
focus on early childhood research.
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Education
Ph.D. 1990 Utah State University
Educational Psychology / Special Education
M.S. 1987 Eastern Montana College
Special Education
Graduated with High Honors
B.S. 1983 University of Wisconsin, Madison
Agricultural / Secondary Science
Member Phi Kappa Phi
B.S. 1979 University of Wisconsin, Riverfalls
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Awards
2007 Stepping Stones to Literacy selected for the “What works clearing house: Early literacy
programs.”
2005 YMCA Strong Community Award for outstanding contribution to youth programs in
Lincoln, NE.
2005 Think Time Strategy selected as a promising program by U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention Program.
2004 Stepping Stones to Literacy nominated as an Evidence-Based Early Literacy Program by
multiple state departments of education.
2003 Wes Becker award for outstanding research on direct instruction.
2000 Initial career research award for the Council for Exceptional Children
1999 Dean's award for excellence in research, College of Education, Arizona State University. |
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| ClickN READ Phonics® |
ClickN READ Phonics curriculum based on The National Reading Panel Research
ClickN READ Phonics is based on the research literature on effective
reading instruction as reviewed and summarized by the National Reading
Panel.
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in
consultation with the Secretary of Education, established the National
Reading Panel to study the effectiveness of different approaches
used to teach children to read. For over two years, the NRP reviewed
research studies on reading instruction conducted from 1964 to present
and in April 2000 concluded its work and submitted "The
Report of the National Reading Panel: "Teaching Children to Read", at a
hearing before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee
on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education.
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ClickN READ Phonics and Response to Intervention (RTI) and Reading Recovery
ClickN READ Phonics is conceptualized as a Tier II-Supplemental
instructional intervention that supports and is linked directly with
the core beginning reading instruction provided in general education
classrooms. The target letter sounds, sight words, word families,
prefixes, and suffixes taught in ClickN READ Phonics were carefully
selected and organized into a scope and sequence directly aligned and
synchronized with the typical introduction of these elements in core
beginning reading curricula. Additionally, scientifically based design
(i.e., discrimination training for letter sounds, intermittent and
cumulative reviews, automaticity instruction sequence, practice of
skills with connected text) and explicit instruction procedures (i.e.,
model-lead-test presentation sequence, immediate error correction) are
used to present the beginning readings skills. Furthermore, the online
delivery not only reduces the staffing resources needed to implement
the program, but ensures fidelity of implementation.
Additionally, beginning reading instruction targeted by ClickN READ
Phonics is guided by the underlying distributed model of learning and
processing (see Adams, 1990; McClelland & Rumelhart, 1986;
Rumelhart & McClelland, 1986). This model describes how lexical
information is represented by interrelated phonological, orthographic,
and semantic features. Lexical processing models suggest that semantic
features associated with words are associated with phonological and
orthographic features. As spelling and decoding skills become more
accurate, the orthographic and phonological processors form stronger,
faster, and more accurate connections with the meaning processor to
allow rapid pronunciation, spelling, and word meaning access.; Based on
lexical processing models, ClickN READ Phonics approaches beginning
reading instruction through its focus on a well-identified high
priority skills (i.e., letter sounds, blending, spelling, sight words,
word families, prefixes, suffixes, reading of connected text), and a
set of structured teaching activities that strengthen connections among
the processing systems that support word knowledge.
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| ClickN SPELL® |
ClickN SPELL curriculum based on Copy, Cover Compare instructional practice research
ClickN SPELL is based on the body of educational research on the use of
Copy, Cover, Compare spelling instructional practice (McLaughlin &
Skinner, 1996 and Joseph F. Murphy 1990 and Others) with a scope and
sequence incorporating the 800 words that account for 80 percent of the
words children use in their writing which research demonstrates
effective for spelling fluency. (Graham, Harris, & Loynachan 2008)
Research has proven that the Cover, Copy, and Compare approach to
spelling is a simple, efficient, self-managed academic intervention
that can be used to improve the spelling accuracy and fluency for
students and can even improve academic skills overall.
Simply put, Copy Cover Compare requires students to look at a written
word and copy it, and then cover the word and respond by typing the
word. Responses are then evaluated by comparing it to the original
written word. ClickN SPELL has successfully adopted the CCC method into
a powerful yet easy to use software program.
The Copy Cover Compare approach produces higher levels of accuracy than other teaching methods.
 ClickN SPELL scope and sequence
The scope and sequence contains 800 words that account for 80 percent
of the words children use in their writing; the ones they need to be
able to spell correctly. This scope and sequence was devised to help
parents and educators know which spelling words should be taught to
children.
Grade level for each word was determined based upon difficulty, pattern
of occurrence in children's writing across grades, and grade placement
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ClickN READ Phonics, ClickN SPELL and Autism
ClickN READ Phonics and ClickN SPELL include instructional delivery
features that are conducive for learning of children with ASD. First,
the programs are delivered with predictability and consistency (e.g.,
the same set of instructional activities, the same presentation order
and format, predictable and consistent use of teacher prompts).
Consistent structure and predictability facilitates learning of
children with ASD. The programs ensure the active engagement of
students by providing frequent opportunities for students to
actively respond to teacher prompts and multiple opportunities to
respond. These features help address the known task engagement
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J. Ron Nelson, Ph.D. Curriculum Vita
Associate Professor, Teachers College Institute Scholar, and
Co-director of the Center for At - Risk Children's Services, University
of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE. Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate
and graduate level Special Education courses, supervise students,
engage in independent research, grant writing, school-partnerships, and
communitybased service activities (2004-present).
Associate Professor, Teachers College Institute Scholar and Co-director
of the Center for At-Risk Children's Services, University of
Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE. Responsibilities: Engage in independent
research, grant writing, school-partnerships and community-based
service activities (2000-2004).
Associate Professor, College of Education, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate level Special
Education courses, supervise students, provide service to community,
and engage in independent research and grant writing activities
(1997-2001)
Associate Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA.
Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate level Special
Education and Educational Psychology courses, supervise students,
provide service to community, and engage in independent research and
grant writing activities (1991-1996).
Director, Center for Social Policy Research and Evaluation, College of
Human Development and Education, Eastern Washington University, Cheney,
WA.
Responsibilities: Direct the day-to-day activities of the Center,
secure external funding, and develop collaborative agreements with
state and regional social service agencies (1994-1996).
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Center for Urban Education Research and
Development, College of Education, University of Illinois at Chicago.
Responsibilities: Teach graduate courses in Educational Psychology,
supervise graduate students, design and conduct research studies with
urban minority students, write manuscripts and grant reports, and
procure additional grant support (1990-1991).
Project Coordinator, Utah State Department of Education, Division of Special Education Prereferral Project.
Responsibilities: Coordinate research and evaluation activities
pertaining to the State of Utah's prereferral mandate, supervise staff,
write grant reports, and procure additional grant support (1989-1990).
Project Assistant, Utah State Department of Education, Division of
Special Education, Federal and State Compliance Evaluation Project.
Responsibilities: Assist in evaluation activities related to local
education agencies' compliance with Federal and State special education
regulations (1989-1990).
Project Assistant, Utah State Department of Education, Division of Special Education Mainstreaming Project.
Responsibilities: Coordinate data analysis activities, write grant reports, and supervise staff (1989-1990).
Teaching Assistant, Department of Special Education, Utah State
University, Federal Behavior Disorders Special Education Training grant.
Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate courses in Special Education,
supervise students, and develop curriculum materials (1987-1988).
Teaching Assistant, Department of Reading and Special Education,
Eastern Montana College, Federal Rural Special Education Training grant.
Responsibilities: Develop rural special education preservice and
inservice courses, teach undergraduate courses in Special Education,
and supervise students (1986-1987).
Funded Grants
Early Vocabulary Connections Field-Study project (2007), a two-year Goal 2 Type A project
funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, to study the
efficacy of an early vocabulary intervention on the literacy outcomes of students with limited
English proficiency ($694,000).
Development and validation of a vocabulary progress monitoring system for students with
limited English Proficiency (2007), a one-year project funded by the University of Nebraska,
Lincoln Office of Research ($140,000).
Think Time Efficacy project (2007), a three-year Goal 3 project funded by the U.S.
Department of Education, Institute of education Sciences, to study the efficacy of the Think
Time Strategy on the social and academic outcomes of students with serve behavior disorders
($1,225,000: Co-Authored with Greg Benner, Consultant).
Portales A Aprender Leer (Portals to Reading) project (2004), a
three-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Early
Reading First Program, to implement an three-tiered emergent literacy
model demonstration program for migrant Hispanic Spanish-speaking
children and their families. ($2,600,000)
Conexiones Familiares (Family Connections) project (2002), a three-year
project funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Migrant
Education Even Start Programs, to implement an evidence-based
community, family, and school linked early and adult literacy model
demonstration program for migrant Hispanic Spanish-speaking families
and their young children (Co-Author: $859,000)
Building mentally healthy communities project (2002), a four-year
project funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, to study
the efficacy of a secondary prevention program for K-1 students at risk
of emotional and behavioral disorders (Author: $1,200,000).
Research and demonstration center (2001), a five-year project funded by
the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
to study the effects of a comprehensive behavior program that includes
primary, secondary, and tertiary level interventions (Co-PI:
$4,500,000).
Field-initiated research project (2001), a three-year project funded by
the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs,
to study the cause and effect relationship between academic competence
and social adjustment (Co-PI: $540,000).
Early mental health model demonstration project (2001), a four-year
project funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special
Education Programs, to implement and evaluate the effects of a mental
health program for preschool-age children (Co-PI: $840,000)
Postdoctoral leadership personnel in educational and mental health
services for at-risk children and their families (2001), a four-year
project funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special
Education Programs, to provide support for Ph.D. students pursing
leadership positions in the field of special education (Co-PI:
$480,000).
Arizona Behavioral Initiative (1999), a three-year project funded by
the Arizona Department of Education. The Arizona Behavioral Initiative
(ABI) is a collaborative effort among the Exceptional Students Office,
a division of the Arizona Department of Education, the National Center
for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, University of
Arizona, and Northern Arizona University, and Arizona State University.
The ABI is a multilevel personnel development project designed to
provide families, educators (preservice and inservice), administrators,
and other professionals access to "best practices" in PBS programs
($2,100,000).
Arizona Professional Development and Leadership Academy (1999), a
one-year project funded by the National Association of State Directors.
The Academy is coordinated by the Arizona Department of Education and
its goal is to enhance collaborative partnerships for systems change
($25,000)
Leadership personnel in special education program (1998), a four-year
project funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special
Education Programs, to provide support for Ph.D. students pursing
leadership positions in the field of special education ($780,000).
Bilingual education graduate fellowship program (1998), a three-year
project funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Bilingual
Education and Minority Languages Affairs, to provide support for Ph.D.
students pursuing leadership positions in multicultural education
($495,000).
Enhanced support for leadership preparation (1998), a three-year
project funded by the Graduate College at Arizona State University to
provide an enhanced support package for outstanding doctoral candidates
($9,000).
Needs assessment of special education professionals (1998), a one-year
project funded by the College of Education at Arizona State University
to assess the need for professional development activities in regards
to functional behavioral assessment and science education ($5,000).
A component analysis of school-based violence prevention strategies
(1996), a three-year project funded by the U.S. Department of
Education, Office of Education Research and Innovation to assess the
relative treatment effects of violence prevention strategies
($760,000).
Safe schools: A high school violence prevention and reduction program
at three high schools (1996), a two-year project funded by the Office
of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for Washington State
($340,000).
Inventory assessment of Spokane County early childhood services (1996),
a one-year evaluation project funded by the Spokane County Early
Childhood Program ($2,500).
Risk and resource assessment of Lincoln County (1996), a one-year
evaluation project funded by the Lincoln County Community Network
($10,000).
Effectiveness of violence prevention programs for rural schools (1996),
a one-year evaluation project funded by the Educational Service
District No. 101 ($15,000).
Effectiveness of substance abuse programs for rural schools (1995), a
one-year evaluation project funded by the Educational Service District
No. 101 ($10,000).
Investigation of the reciprocal interactions within explosive
behavioral incidents (1995), a three-year project funded by the
Department of Education to study aggressive behavior in school settings
($300,000).
Mathematics and Science for Students with Disabilities (1994), a
one-year implementation project funded by the Washington State Office
of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Special Education Division
designed to provide students with disabilities quality instruction in
mathematics and science in the general education classroom ($10,000).
Community Education Employment Center (1994), a three-year project
funded by the Department of Education to enhance the school-to-work
transition of high school students at risk for school failure including
those with disabilities ($1,500,000).
Drug Free School and Community Project (1993), a two-year school
professional and parent training program funded by the Spokane
Community Substance Abuse Counsel ($150,000).
Parents: Partners in Children's Literacy Development (1993), a one-year
research project funded by the National Association of Laboratory
Schools to provide information on how to better help parents
participate in the development of their child's literacy skills
($15,000).
Special Education Personnel Preparation Program Improvement (1993), a
one-year evaluation and development project funded by the Title III
University Improvement Fund to evaluate and restructure the Special
Education Personnel Preparation Program at Eastern Washington
University ($25,000).
Project High Need (1992), a three-year project funded by the Department
of Education to increase the institutional capacity of schools to more
effectively educate students who exhibit problem behavior including
those with behavior disorders in the general education environment
($400,000).
Urban Adolescent Students' Views of the Purposes of School (1992), a
one-year faculty research project designed to provide information on
ethnic and gender differences in students' views on the purposes of
school, the basis of school success, and personal satisfaction with
school ($15,000).
Curriculum Authored
Nelson, J.R., (2009). ClickN SPELL: Copy, cover, compare spelling program. Agoura Hills, CA: ClickN KIDS, Inc.
Nelson, J.R., & Vadasy, P. J. (in press). Early Vocabulary Connections: Important Words to Know and
Spell. Denver, CO: Sopris West.
Nelson, J.R., & Vadasy, P. J. (2007). Early Vocabulary Connections: First Words to Know and Decode.
Denver, CO: Sopris West.
Nelson, J. R., Cooper, P., & Gonzalez, J. E. (2005). Stepping Stones to Literacy: Spanish. Denver, CO: Sopris West.
Nelson, J. R. , & Marchand-Martella, N. E.(2005). The multiple
meaning vocabulary program: Level I. Denver, CO: Sopris West.
Nelson, J. R. , & Marchand-Martella, N. E.(2005). The multiple
meaning vocabulary program: Level II. Denver, CO: Sopris West.
Nelson, J.R., (2004). ClickN READ Phonics: Online Emergent Literacy program. Agoura Hills, CA: ClickN KIDS, Inc.
Nelson, J. R., Cooper, P., & Gonzalez, J. E. (2004). Stepping Stones to Literacy. Denver CO: Sopris West.
Nelson, J. R., & Carr, B. A. (2000). The Think Time strategy for schools. Denver, CO: Sopris West.
Nelson, J. R., Roberts, M., & Smith, D. J. (1998-2001). Conducting
functional behavioral assessments in school settings: A practical
guide. Denver, CO: Sopris West. Third printing.
Books
Nelson, J. R., Benner, G. J., & Mooney, P. (in press). Scientifically based instructional practices
for teaching students with serious behavioral disorders early reading, written language, and
mathematics skills. New York: Gilford Press.
Martella, R. C., Nelson, J. R., & Marchand-Martella, N. E. (2003).
Developing school-wide, classroom, and individual intervention and
support programs: A social learning perspective. Boston, MA: Allyn and
Bacon.
Martella, R. C., Nelson, J. R., & Marchand-Martella, N. E. (2003).
Instructor's resource manual for developing school-wide, classroom, and
individual intervention and support programs: A social learning
perspective. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
Nelson, J.R., Carr, B.A., & Smith, D.J. (1999). The Think Time Strategy for Schools. Denver, CO: Sopris West.
Martella, R. C., Nelson, J. R., & Marchand-Martella N. E. (1999).
Research methods: Learning to Become a Critical Research Consumer.
Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
Martella, R. C., Nelson, J. R., & Marchand-Martella N. E. (1999).
Instructor's resource manual for: Research Methods: Learning to Become
a Critical Research Consumer. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
Martella, R. C., Nelson, J. R., & Marchand-Martella N. E. (1999).
Student's resource manual for: Research methods: Learning to Become a
Critical Research Consumer. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
Nelson, J.R., Roberts, M., & Smith, D.J. (1998). Conducting
Functional Behavioral Assessments in School Settings: A Practical
Guide. Denver, CO: Sopris West.
Book Chapters
Epstein, M. H., Harniss, M. K., Robbins, V., Wheeler, L., Cyrlik, S.,
Kriz, M. & Nelson, J. R. (2005). Strength-based approaches to
assessment in schools. In M. Epstein, K. Kutash, and A. Duchnowski
(Eds.), Outcomes for children and youth with behavioral and emotional
disorders and their families: Programs and evaluation of best practices
. Austin TX: PRO-ED.
Epstein, M.H., Nelson, J.R., Trout, A.L., & Mooney, P. (2005).
Achievement and emotional disturbance: Academic Status and Intervention
Research: In M.H. Epstein, K. Kutash, & A.J. Duchnowski (Eds),
Outcomes for children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders
and their families: Programs and evaluation best practices (2nd ed.).
Austin , TX : PRO-ED.
Nelson, J. R., Gonzales, J. E., Marchand-Martella, N. E., &
Martella, R. C. (2005). Effective school-wide discipline. In M.
Epstein, K. Kutash, and A. Duchnowski (Eds.), Outcomes for children and
youth with behavioral and emotional disorders and their families:
Programs and evaluation of best practices. Austin TX: PRO-ED.
Gonzalez, J. E., Nelson, J. R., & Epstein, M. (2004). Emotional and
behavioral disorders in the classroom. In R. H. A. Haslam & P. J.
Valletutti (Eds.), Medical problems in the classroom (4th ed.). Austin,
TX: PRO-ED.
Nelson, J. R. (2000). Designing schools to meet the needs of students
who exhibit disruptive behaviors. In H. Walker and M. Epstein (Eds.),
Making schools safer and violence free: Critical issues, solutions, and
recommended practices. Austin TX: PRO-ED.
Roberts, M. L., & Nelson, J. R. (2000). Functional behavioral
assessment. In Study guide for the National Association of School
Psychologists. New York, NY: Guilford Press.
Nelson, J. R., Crabtree, M., Marchand-Martella, N. E., & Martella,
R. C. (1999). Teaching good behavior in the whole school. In F. Schultz
(Ed.), Annual editions: Education 99/00, (26th ed., pp. 116-121).
Sluice Dock, Guilford, CT: Dushkin/McGraw-Hill.
Mathur, S. R., Nelson, J. R., & Rutherford, R. B. (1998).
Translating the IEP into practice: Curricular and instructional
accommodations. In L. M. Bullock (Ed.), Translating the IEP into
practice. Reston, VA: Council for Exceptional Children.
Nelson, J. R., McGregor, R., & Robertson, D. (1998). School
counselors role with discipline. In Cass Dykeman (Ed.), School
counseling. Educational Resource. Washington D.C.
Colvin, G, Ainge, D., & Nelson, J. R. (1998). How to defuse
defiance, threats, challenges, and confrontations in school settings.
In K. L. Freiberg (Ed.), Annual editions: Educating exceptional
children (10th edition). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Smith, D. J., & Nelson, J. R. (1996). Goal-setting,
self-monitoring, and self-evaluation. In M. Agran (Ed.), Student
directed learning: Teaching self-determination skills. Pacific Grove,
GA: Brooks/Cole.
Dykeman, C., Nelson, J. R., & Appleton, V. (1996). Building strong
working alliances with American Indian families. In P.L. Ewalt, E. M.
Freeman, S.A. Kirk, & D.L. Poole (Eds.), Multicultural issues in
social work. Washington D.C.: NASW Press.
Nelson, J.R., & Colvin, G. (1996). Designing supportive school
environments. In C.M. Nelson & B. Illack (Eds.), Emerging
school-based approaches for children with emotional and behavioral
problems. New York: Haworth.
Dodd, J. M., & Nelson, J. R., (1994). Minority identity and
self-concept: The American Indian experience. In T. M. Brinthaupt &
R. P. Lipka (Eds.), Changing the self: Philosophies, techniques, and
experiences. State University of New York Press: Albany, NY.
Magazine Publications
Trout, A. L., Epstein, M. H., Nelson, J. R., Synhorst, L., & Duppong Hurley, K. (2007). Profiles
of children served in early intervention programs for behavioral disorders: Early literacy and
behavioral characteristics. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 26, 206-218.
Nelson, J. R., & Stage S. A. (2007). Fostering the development of vocabulary knowledge and
reading comprehension though contextually-based supplemental multiple meaning vocabulary
instruction. Education and Treatment of Children, 30, 211-233.
Nelson, J. R., Stage, S. A., Duppong-Hurley, K., Synhorst, L., & Epstein, M. H. (2007). Risk
factors predictive of the problem behavior of children at risk for emotional and behavioral
disorders. Exceptional Children, 73, 367-379.
Erickson, M. J., Stage, S. A., & Nelson, J. R. (2006). Naturalistic study of the behavior of
students with EBD referred for functional behavioral assessment. Journal of Emotional and
Behavioral Disorders, 14, 31-40.
Nelson, J. R., Benner, G. H., Neil, S., & Stage, S. (2006). The interrelationships among language
skills, externalizing behavior, and academic fluency and their impact on the academic skills of
students with emotional disturbance. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 14, 209-216.
Trout, A., Epstein, M.H., Nelson, J.R., & Reid, R.. (2006). Profiles of young children school
system identified as at-risk for ED: A pilot study. Behavioral Disorders, 31, 162-175.
Becker, C.M., McMahan, S., Allen, D, & Nelson, J.R. (2005). Usability and effectiveness of a
lifestyle self-management system. American Journal of Health Studies, 22, 116-123.
Epstein, M. H., Nordness, P. D., Gallagher, K., Nelson, J. R., Lewis, L., Schrepf, S. (2005).
School as entry point: Assessing adherence to the basic tenets of the wraparound approach.
Behavioral Disorders, 30, 85-94.
Nelson, J. R., & Benner G. J. (2005). Improving the early literacy skills of children with
behavioral disorders and phonological processing deficits at school entry. Reading & Writing
Quarterly, 21, 105-110.
Nelson, J. R., Benner, G. H., Cheney, D. A. (2005). An investigation of the language skills of
students with emotional disturbance served in public school settings. Journal of Special Education,
39, 97-105.
Nelson, J. R., Benner, G. H., & Gonzalez, J. (2005). An investigation of the effects of a
prereading intervention on the early literacy skills of children at risk of emotional disturbance
and reading problems. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 13, 3-12.
Nelson, J. R., Stage, S. A., Epstein, M. H., & Pierce, C. D. (2005). The effects of a pre-reading
intervention on the literacy skills and social behavior of kindergarten children at risk for
behavioral disorders and reading difficulties. Exceptional Children, 72, 29-46.
Gonzalez, J. E., Nelson, J. R., Gutkin, T. B., & Shwery, C. S. (2004). Rational-emotive therapy
with children and Adolescents. A meta-analysis. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 12,
222-235.
Nelson, J. R., Benner, G. J., Lane, K., & Smith, B. (2004).
Academic skills of K-12 students with emotional and behavioral
disorders. Exceptional Children 71, 59-74.
Martela, R. C., & Nelson, J. R. (2003). Managing classroom behavior. Journal of Direct Instruction, 3, 139-165.
Nelson, J. R., Gonzalez, J. E., Epstein, M. H., & Benner, G. H.
(2003). Administrative discipline contacts: A review of the literature.
Behavioral Disorders, 28, 249-281.
Nelson, J. R., & Epstein, M. H. (2003). Report on evidence-based
interventions: Recommended next steps. School Psychology Review, 17,
493-500.
Trout, L. A., Epstein, M. H., Mickelson, W. T., Nelson, J. R., &
Lewis, L. M. (2003). Effects of a reading intervention for kindergarten
children at risk for emotional disturbance and reading deficits.
Behavioral Disorders, 28, 313-326.
Benner, G. J., Nelson, J. R., Smith, D. J., & Roberts, M. L.
(2002). The effects of a strategy to reduce the disruptive behaviors of
students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Academic Exchange
Quarterly, 11, 144-148.
Benner, G. J., Nelson, J. R., & Epstein, M. H. (2002). The language
skills of students with emotional and behavioral disorders: A
literature review. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 10,
43-59.
Benner, G. J., Trout, A., Nordness, P. D., Nelson, J. R., Knobel, M.,
Epstein, A., Maguire, K., Birdsell, R., & Epstein, M. H. (2002).
The effects of the language for learning program on the receptive
language skills of kindergarten children. Effective School Practices,
2, 67-74.
Epstein, M. H., Nordness, P. D., Nelson, J. R., & Hertzog, M.
(2002). Convergent validity of the behavioral and emotional rating
scale with primary grade students. Topics in Early Childhood Special
Education, 22, 114-121.
Marchand-Martella, N. E., Martella, R. C., Nelson, J. R., Waterbury,
L., Shelly, S. A., Cleanthous, C., & Hatfield, D. (2002).
Implementation of the sound partners reading program. Journal of
Behavioral Education, 11, 117-130.
Nelson, J. R., Benner, G., Reid, R., Epstein, M. H., & Currin, D.
(2002). The convergent validity of office discipline referrals with the
TRF. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 10, 181-189.
Nelson, J. R., Martella, R C., & Marchand-Martella, N. E. (2002).
Maximizing student learning: The effects of a comprehensive
school-based program for preventing disruptive behaviors. Journal of
Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 10, 136-148.
Reid, R., & Nelson, J. R. (2002). The utility, acceptability, and
practicality of functional behavioral assessment for students with
high-incidence problem behaviors. Remedial and Special Education, 23,
15-23.
Nelson, J. R., Maculan, A., Roberts, M. L., & Ohlund, B. (2001).
Sources of occupational stress for teachers of students with emotional
and behavioral disorders. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral
Disorders, 9, 123-131.
Ohlund, B., & Nelson, J. R. (2001). Effective academic and
behavioral interventions and support program: A professional
development model to maximize student learning. Teacher Education and
Special Education, 24, 102-114.
Roberts, M. L., Marshall, J., Nelson, J. R., & Albers, C. A.
(2001). Curriculum-based assessment procedures embedded within
functional behavioral assessments: Identifying escape-motivated
behaviors in a general education classroom. School Psychology Review,
30, 264-277.
Aaroe, L., & Nelson, J. R. (2000). A comparative analysis of
teachers', Caucasian parents', and Hispanic parents' views of school
survival behaviors. Education and Treatment of Children, 2, 314-324.
Fey, G., Nelson, J. R., & Roberts, M. L. (2000). There are plenty
of ambiguity and legal ramifications to be considered if educators plan
to identify students who seem inclined to commit violent acts. Also:
Additional resources. The School Administrator, 57, 10-12.
Nelson, J. R., & Roberts, M. L. (2000). Preventing the severe
challenging behaviors of students with emotional and behavioral
disorders. Behavioral School Psychology Digest, 4, 1-4.
Nelson, J. R., & Roberts, M. L. (2000). Ongoing reciprocal
teacher-student interactions involving disruptive behaviors in general
education classrooms. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 8,
27-38.
Fey. G., Nelson, J.R., & Roberts, M.L. (in press). The trouble with
profiling youth at risk of violence: Policy issues. The School
Administrator.
Nelson, J.R., & Roberts, M.L. (in press). A naturalistic study of
reciprocal teacher-student interactions around disruptive behaviors in
general education classrooms. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral
Disorders.
Nelson, J.R., Ferrante, C., & Martella, R.C. (in press). Children's
evaluations of the effectiveness of in-class and pull-out service
delivery models. International Journal of Special Education.
Nelson, J.R., Appleton, V., Darnell, M., & Smith, D.J. (in press).
Effective partnerships with American Indian families: A focus on some
important cultural characteristics. Rural Special Education Quarterly.
Nelson, J.R., Roberts, M.L., Rutherford, R.B., Mathur, S.R., &
Aaroe, L.A. (in press). A statewide survey of special education
administrators and school psychologists regarding functional behavioral
assessment. Education and Treatment of Children.
Nelson, J.R. (1999). Responding with support: The Think Time strategy.
Research Connections in Special Education, 4, 4-5.
Nelson, J.R., Roberts, M.L., Mathur, S.R., & Rutherford, R.B.
(1999). Has public policy exceeded our knowledge base?: A review of the
functional assessment literature. Behavioral Disorders, 58-65.
Nelson, J.R., Roberts, M.L., Bullis, M., Albers, C., & Ohlund, B.
(1999). Functional behavioral assessment: Looking beyond the field of
applied behavior analysis. Communique', 27, 1-8.
Roberts, M.L., Nelson, J.R., & Smith, D.J. (1999). The unstoppable
nature of disruptive behavior: Implications for school psychologists.
Communique', 27, 22-24.
Roberts, M.L., & Nelson, J.R. (1999). Acceptability of FBA among
school psychologists: A statewide survey. Communique', 27, 16-17.
Nelson, J.R., Crabtree, M., Marchand-Martella, N.E., & Martella,
R.C. (1999). Teaching good behavior in the whole school. In F. Schultz
(Ed.), Annual editions: Education 99/00, (26th ed., pp. 116-121).
Sluice Dock, Guilford, CT: Dushkin/McGraw-Hill..
Aaroe, L., & Nelson, J. R. (1998). Students' with disabilities
views of key curricula matters: Service-delivery setting, activity
preference, and instructional modifications. Current Issues in
Education, 1-6.
Mathur, S. R., Nelson, J.R., & Rutherford, R.B. (1998). Translating
the IEP into practice: Curricular and instructional accomodations. In
L.M. Bullock (Ed.), Translating the IEP into practice. Reston, VA:
Council for Exceptional Children.
Nelson, J.R., Aaroe, L., & Roberts, M.L. (1998). Urban adolescents'
views on three curricula matters: Understanding other cultures,
commitment to society, and preparation for the future. Journal of
At-Risk Issues, 5, 4-10.
Nelson, J.R., Martella, R., & Galand, B. (1998). The effects of
teaching school expectations and establishing consistent consequences
on formal office disciplinary actions. Journal of Emotional and
Behavioral Disorders, 6, 153-161.
Nelson, J.R. (1998). Designing schools to enhance the academic and
social outcomes of all students. College of Education, Tempe, AZ. ERIC
Clearing on Elementary and Early Childhood Education (ED 410 516).
Nelson, J.R., Crabtree, M., Marchand-Martella, N., & Martella, R.
(1998). A multilevel comprehensive school discipline program to enhance
the social and academic outcomes of all students. Teaching Exceptional
Children, 30, 4-9.
MacGregor, R.R., Nelson, J.R., & Wesch, D. (1997). Creating
positive learning environments: The school-wide student management
program. Professional School Counseling, 1, 33-38.
Nelson, J.R. (1997). Guidelines for consultation. In L.M. Bullock &
R. A. Gable (Eds.), Individual and systematic approaches to
collaboration and consultation on behalf of students with emotional and
behavioral disorders. Reston, VA: Council for Exceptional Children.
Colvin, G., Ainge, D., & Nelson, J. R. (1997). Defusing
confrontational behavior in school settings. Teaching Exceptional
Children, 29, 47-52.
Nelson, J.R., Carr, B.A., & Smith, D.J. (1997). Managing Disruptive
Behaviors in School Settings: The THINK TIMETM, Strategy. Communique',
25, 24-25.
Nelson, J.R., Peterson, L., & Strader, H. (1997). The use of school
psychological services by charter schools. Communique', 26, 12-13.
Nelson, J. R., Drummond, M., Marchand-Martella, N., & Marchand, R.
(1997). The outcomes of interpersonal problems: The views of students
with behavior disorders. Behavioral Disorders, 22, 141-151.
Nelson, J.R., Marchand-Martella, N., Martella, R, Eby, T., &
Steinhoff, D. (1997). Teaching parents, children about phonemic
awareness. Learning, 7-8.
Nelson, J.R., Michaelson, K., & Simonson, F. (1997). Rural special
education teachers' knowledge of and use of information technologies.
Rural Special Education Quarterly, 15, 3-10.
Nelson, J.R., Powell, S., Petty, D., & Dykeman, C. (1996). The
effects of a group counseling intervention on the behavioral adjustment
of students at risk for school failure. Elementary School Guidance
& Counseling, 31, 21-33.
Nelson, J.R., Smith, D.J., & Colvin, G. (1996). The effects of
setting clear standards On students' social behavior in common areas of
the school. The Journal of At-Risk Issues, 3, 10-19.
Nelson, J.R. (1996). Designing schools to meet the needs of students
who exhibit disruptive behavior. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral
Disorders, 4, 147-161.
Dykeman, C., & Nelson, J.R. (1996). Students' evaluations of
substance abuse education programs: Forms of delivery. Journal of Child
and Adolescent Substance Abuse Issues, 5, 43-61.
Nelson, J. R., & Colvin, G. (1996). Designing supportive school
environments. Special Services in Schools, 11, 169-186.
Nelson, J.R., Johnson, A., & Marchand-Martella, N. (1996). A
comparative analysis of the effects of direct instruction, cooperative
learning, and independent learning practices on the disruptive
behaviors of students with behavior disorders. Journal of Emotional and
Behavioral Disorders, 4, 53-63.
Nelson, J.R., Nicholls, J.G., & Gleaves, K. (1996). The effect of
personal philosophy on African-American Students' orientation toward
school: Integratism versus nationalist philosophies. Journal of Black
Psychology, 22, 340-357.
Dodd, J. M., Nelson, J.R., & Sprint, W. (1995). Prereferral
activities: One way to avoid biased testing procedures and possible
inappropriate special education placement for American Indian students.
The Journal Of Educational Issues of Language Minority Students, 15,
107-122.
Nicholls, J.G., & Nelson, J.R. (1995). Students' evaluation of the
purposes of school: Inquiry versus memorization. Journal of Educational
Psychology, 4, 134-140.
Dodd, J.M., Nelson, J.R., & Bearcrane, J. (1995). American Indian
student retention. The Journal of the NASSP, 33, 72-78.
Dykeman, C., Nelson, J.R., & Appleton, V. (1995). Forming working
alliances with American Indian families: Cultural understanding. The
Journal of Social Work, 17, 148-158.
Drummond, M., & Nelson, J.R. (1995). Children's awareness of the
educational and life consequences of interpersonal interactions. ERIC
Clearing on Elementary and Early Childhood Education (ED 381 281).
Nelson, J. R., & Colvin, G. (1995). School-wide discipline:
Procedures for managing common areas of the school. The Oregon
Conference Monograph, 7, 109-119.
Nelson, J.R., Smith, D.J., & Colvin, G. (1995). The effects of a
peer mediated self-evaluation procedure on the recess behavior of
students with behavior problems. Journal of Remedial and Special
Education, 16, 117-125.
Nelson, J. R. (1994). Incorporating general strategic learning
strategies into the classroom dialogue: Lessons from a first-grade
classroom. ERIC Clearing on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ED 363
039).
Nelson, J. R. (1994). What makes a successful single-mother college student? Higher Education Abstracts.
Nelson, J.R., Arndt, A., Smith, D.J., & Dodd, J. (1994). Do
children classified as learning disabled understand the criterial
dimensions of different types of uncontested and contested knowledge?
Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 9, 24-32.
Nelson, J.R., & Fredrick, L. (1994). Can children design curriculum? Educational Leadership, 51, 71-75.
Nelson, J.R., & Fredrick, L. (1994). Can kids design curriculum?
Education Digest: Outstanding Articles Condensed for Quick Review,
April, 43-45.
Nelson, J.R., Smith, D.J., & Dodd, J.M. (1994). The effects of
learning strategy instruction on the completion of job applications by
students with learning disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities,
27, 104-110.
Smith, D. J., & Nelson, J. R. (1994). Factors that influence the
academic success of college students with disabilities. ERIC Clearing
on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ED 363 038).
VanStone, N., Nelson, J.R., & Niemann, J. (1994). Poor
single-mother college students' views on the effect of some primary
sociological and psychological belief factors on their academic
success. Journal of Higher Education, 65, 571-584.
Dodd, J.M., & Nelson, J.R. (1993). American Indian bilingual
education: Making prereferral activities culturally relevant." Journal
of the National Association of Bilingual Education, 16, 6-7.
Dodd, J.M., Nelson, J.R., & Richter, R.R. (1993). American Indian
bilingual education: Culturally appropriate "Full Inclusion." Journal
of the National Association of Bilingual Education, 16, 15-16, 24.
Nelson, J. R. (1993). Enhancing the institutional capacity of
classrooms and schools to serve students with serious emotional
disturbance. SED Networker, 1, 3-4.
Nelson, J.R., Dodd, J.M., & Smith, D.J. (1993). Social validity of
summary skills strategies. (HaPI Record). Pittsburgh, PA: Behavioral
Measurement Database Services (Producer). McLean, VA: BRS Search
Service (Vendor).
Nelson, J.R., Smith, D.J., Appleton, V., & Raver, K. (1993).
Achievement-related beliefs of college students with disabilities.
Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 10, 9-20.
Nelson, J.R., Smith, D.J., & Dodd, J.M. (1993). Effects of teaching
a summary skills strategy to students identified as learning disabled
on their comprehension of science text. Education and Treatment of
Children, 15, 228-243.
Dodd, J.M., Nelson, J.R., & Dennigan, D. (1992). The regular
education initiative: Let's share the discussion. Journal of Rural and
Small Schools, 14, 21-28.
Nelson, J.R., & Fredrick, L. (1992). Incorporating student voice
into classroom instructional practices. National Association of
Laboratory Schools Journal, 17, 29-43.
Nelson, J.R., & Smith D.J. (1992). Effects of a summary skills
intervention on the comprehension of science text. Proceedings of the
Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis.
Nelson, J.R., Smith, D.J., & Dodd, J.M. (1992). Understanding the
cultural characteristics of American Indian families: Effective
partnerships under the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Rural
Special Education Quarterly, 11, 33- 36.
Nelson, J.R., Smith, D.J., Taylor, L.,
Dodd, J.M., & Reavis, K. (1992). A statewide survey of special
education administrators regarding mandated prereferral interventions.
Remedial and Special Education, 13, 34-39.
Nicholls, J.G., & Nelson, J.R. (1992). Students' conceptions of
controversial and noncontroversial knowledge. Journal of Educational
Psychology, 84, 224-230.
Smith, D.J., Young, R.K., Nelson, J.R., & West, R. A. (1992). The
effects of a self-management procedure on the academic and social
behaviors of students with behavior disorders. School Psychology
Review, 21, 59-72.
Dodd, J.M., Hermanson, M., Landstrom, B., Nelson, J.R., & Rose,
P.M. (1991). Tribal college students' attitudes toward accommodations
for students with learning disabilities. Tribal College, 3, 22-26.
Dodd, J.M., Nelson, J.R., Oswald, S.W., & Fischer, J. (1991).
Rehabilitation counselor education program's response to cultural
pluralism. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 22, 46-52.
Dodd, J.M., Nelson, J.R., Oswald, S.W., & Rose, P.M. (1991).
Response of rehabilitation programs to learning disabilities.
Rehabilitation and Counseling Bulletin, 34, 368-371.
Nelson, J.R., Smith, D.J., & Dodd, J.M. (1991). Instructional
adaptations available to students with learning disabilities at
vocational community colleges. Learning Disabilities: A
Multidisciplinary Journal, 2, 29-33.
Nelson, J.R., Smith, D.J., & Dodd, J.M. (1991). Functional time
estimation of adolescents with behavior disorders: A comparison.
Behavioral Disorders, 16, 116-119.
Nelson, J.R., Smith, D.J., Dodd, J.M., & Smith M. (1991).
Comparative time estimation skills of Hispanic children. Perceptual
Motor Skills, 73, 915-918.
Nelson, J.R., Smith, D.J., Taylor, L., & Dodd, J.M. (1991).
Prereferral intervention: A review of the research. Education and
Treatment of Children, 14, 243-253.
Nelson, J.R., Smith, D.J., Young R.K, & Dodd, J. (1991). A review
of self-management outcome studies conducted with students that exhibit
behavioral disorders. Behavioral Disorders, 16, 169-179.
Bell, K., Young, R.K., Blair, M., & Nelson, J.R. (1990).
Facilitating the mainstreaming of students with behavioral disorders
using class-wide peer tutoring. School Psychology Review, 19, 211-219.
Dodd, J.M., Hermanson, M., Nelson, J.R., & Fischer, J. (1990).
Tribal college faculty willingness to provide accommodations for
students with learning disabilities. Journal of American Indian
Education, 30, 8-16.
Nelson, J.R., Dodd, J.M., & Smith, D.J. (1990). A comparison among
academic divisions: Faculty willingness to make accommodations for
students with learning disabilities in higher education. Journal of
Learning Disabilities, 23, 185-190.
Nelson, J.R., Smith, D.J., & Dodd, J.M. (1990). The moral reasoning
of juvenile delinquents: A meta-analysis. Journal of Abnormal Child
Psychology, 18, 185-189.
Bearcrane, J., Dodd, J.M., Nelson, J.R., & Oswald, S.W. (1989).
Educational characteristics of American Indians. Rural Educator, 11,
1-5.
Dodd, J.M., & Nelson, J.R. (1989). Learning disabled adults:
Implications for tribal colleges. Journal of American Indian Education,
28, 31-38.
Dodd, J.M., Nelson, J.R., & Peralez, E. (1989). Understanding the Hispanic student. Rural Educator, 10, 11-14.
Nelson, J.R., & Lignugaris/Kraft, B. (1989). A review of services
provided students with learning disabilities in post-secondary
institutions. Exceptional Children, 56, 246-265.
Scruggs, T.E., & Nelson, J.R. (1988). Psychology of computer use:
Effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction on expository writing.
Perceptual and Motor Skills, 67, 871-878.
Smith, D.J, Nelson, J.R., & Young, R.K. (1988). Self-management for
students with behavioral disorders in rural settings. Rural Special
Education Quarterly, 9, 16-19.
Papers Published
Nelson, J. R.. (June, 2007). Establishing schoolwide effective behavior support systems. Paper presented at
the Galveston Island Institute. Galveston, TX.
Nelson, J. R.. (June, 2007). Effective and coordinated disciplinary responses for problem behavior. Paper
presented at the Galveston Island Institute. Galveston, TX.
Nelson, J. R.. (June, 2007). Managing instructional situations: The Teacher-Student Game. Paper
presented at the Galveston Island Institute. Galveston, TX.
Nelson, J. R.. (June, 2007). Managing instructional situations: The Teacher-Student Game. Paper
presented at the Savannah Institute. Savannah, GA.
Benner, G. J., & Nelson, J. R. (April, 2007). Building the reading skills of students with EBD:
Best practices and strategies. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children annual
convention and expo. Louisville, KY.
Nelson, J. R., & Benner, G. J. (April, 2007). The link between behavioral disorders and
academic achievement. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children annual
convention and expo. Louisville, KY.
Nelson, J.R., (February, 2007). Preventing behavioral earthquakes. Paper presented at the
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Nelson, J. R., (December, 2006). The essential role of supplemental programs to ensure school success for all
students. Invited paper presented at the Literacy Summit. Austin, TX.
Nelson, J. R. (September, 2006). Are reading skills and social adjustment linked to one another? Invited
paper presented at the Plum Creek Children's Literacy Festival. Seward, NE.
Nelson, J. R.. (July, 2006). Effective and coordinated disciplinary responses for problem behavior. Paper
presented at the Bay Point Summer Institute. Panama City, FL.
Nelson, J. R.. (July, 2006). Establishing schoolwide effective behavior support systems. Paper presented at
the Myrtle Beach Summer Institute. Myrtle Beach, SC.
Nelson, J. R.. (July, 2006). Achieving early literacy skills. Paper presented at the Teton Summer
Institute. Jackson Hole, WY.
Nelson, J. R.. (June, 2006). Establishing school-wide effective behavior support systems. Paper presented
at the Mountain State Summer Institute. Morgantown, WV.
Nelson, J. R.. (June, 2006). Achieving early literacy skills. Paper presented at the Rock Mountain
Summer Institute. Keystone, CO.
Nelson, J. R.. (June, 2006). The reading and behavior link. Invited address at the Rock Mountain
Summer Institute. Keystone, CO.
Benner, G., & Nelson, J. R. (April, 2006). Teaching reading to children with emotional and behavioral
disorders. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children annual convention and expo.
Salt Lake City, UT.
Nelson, J. R. (November, 2005). The effects of literacy instruction on the social behavior of students at risk
for behavioral disorders. Paper presented at the 2005 TECBD Conference. Tempe, AZ.
Nelson, J. R. (November, 2005). Achieving early reading skills. Paper presented at the Closing the
Achievement Gap: Learning to Read Teleconference Series. Atlanta GA.
Overby, M., Trainin, G., Bernthal, J., Nelson, J. R.., & Smit, A. B. (November, 2005). The
importance of pre-literacy articulation competence to later literacy skills. Paper presented at the 2005
ASHA Conference. San Diego, CA.
Nelson, J. R. (October, 2005). Meeting the early literacy needs of children who are unresponsive to the core
instruction program. Paper presented at the annual Early Reading First Conference. Miami, FL.
Nelson, J. R.. (October, 2005). The Portales A Aprender
Nelson, J. R., (August, 2005). Teaching pivotal pre-reading skills. Paper presented at the Mystic
Institute. Mystic, CT.
Nelson, J. R., (August, 2005). Effective and coordinated discipline policies and procedures. Paper
presented at the Mystic Institute. Mystic, CT.
Nelson, J. R., (June, 2005). Managing the literacy block: Best practices. Invited address at the
Nebraska Reading First Conference. Lincoln, NE.
Overby, M., Trainin, G., Bernthal, J. & Nelson, J. R.. (June, 2005). The importance of pre-literacy
articulation competence to later literacy skills. Paper presented at the International Child Phonology
Conference. San Antonio, TX.
Vadasy, P. F., & Nelson, J. R. (2005, May). Closing the gap with supplementary instruction for K-1 atrisk
students: 1:1 and small-group research-based options. Paper presented at the 50th annual conference
of the International Reading Association. San Antonio, TX.
Dupong Hurley, K., & Nelson, J. R. (2005, April). University of Nebraska three-tiered prevention
program. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children annual convention and expo.
Baltimore, MA.
Nelson, J. R. (2005, April). Preventing behavioral earthquakes. Invited address at the Washington
Council for Behavioral Disorders. Seattle, WA.
Nelson, J. R. (2005, February). Teaching pre-reading skills to young children at risk of emotional
disturbance and reading difficulties. Paper presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in
Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Nelson, J. R., (2004, August). Teaching pivotal early literacy skills
to children at high risk for reading failure. Paper presented at the
Virginia Beach Institute. Virginia Beach, VA.
Nelson, J. R., (2004, July). Teaching pivotal early literacy skills.
Paper presented at the Jekyll Island Institute. Jekyll Island, GA.
Nelson, J. R., (2004, June). Preventing reading failure. Paper
presented at the Harborside Institute. Saint Petersburg, FL.
Nelson, J. R., (2004, June). Establishing effective behavior support
systems. Paper presented at the Harborside Institute. Saint Petersburg,
FL.
Nelson, J. R., (2004, June). Preventing reading failure: Teaching
pivotal early literacy skills. Paper presented at the 2nd Annual Desert
Canyon Institute, Tucson, AZ.
Benner, G. J., & Nelson, J. R., (2004, April). The effects of an
early literacy intervention on the phonological awareness skills of
children at-risk for emotional and behavioral disorders. Paper
presented at the Council for Exceptional Children annual convention and
expo, New Orleans, LA.
Elliott, S., Nelson, J. R., Sugai, G., Vaughn, S., & Kame’enui, E.
(2004, April). School-wide early reading and behavior prevention and
intervention programs. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional
Children annual convention and expo, New Orleans, LA.
Epstein, M. H., & Nelson, J. R. (2004, April). University of
Nebraska three-tiered behavior prevention: An evidence-based model.
Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children annual
convention and expo, New Orleans, LA.
Nelson, J. R., Benner, G. J., & Corey, P. (2004, April). Leaner
characteristics related to the treatment effectiveness of early
literacy intervention. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional
Children annual convention and expo, New Orleans, LA.
Nelson, J. R. (2004, March). The relationship between language skills
and social adjustment and learner characteristics that influence the
treatment effectiveness of early literacy interventions. Invited
address to be presented at the 58th Ohio Speech-Language Hearing
Association annual conference. Columbus, OH.
Nelson, J. R., (2004, March). Preventing and managing disruptive
behavior in the classroom. Paper presented at the Tennessee Academy for
Classroom Excellence. Nashville, TN.
Nelson, J. R., (2004, February). Teaching pivotal prereading skills to
young children. Paper presented at the Wyoming School Improvement
Conference, Casper, WY.
Nelson, J. R. (2004, January). Maximizing student learning: Effective
and coordinated school-wide discipline procedures. Paper presented at
the 11th annual Washington State Office of Public Instruction
Breakthrough Performance conference. Spokane, WA.
Nelson, J. R. (2003, November). Preventing and managing disruptive
behaviors in the classroom. Invited address presented at the Georgia
Academy for Classroom Excellence. Savannah, GA.
Nelson, J. R. (2003, November). Addressing the early literacy and
reading skills of children with serious emotional disturbance. Invited
address at the Florida State SEDNET consortium. Tallahassee, FL.
Nelson, J. R. (2003, November). Preventing reading problems at school
entry: Stepping Stones to Literacy. Paper presented at the Educational
Service Unit 6 conference on early literacy. Milford, NE.
Nelson, J. R., Benner, G. J., & Moorehouse, T. (2003, November).
Characteristics of children who are nonresponders: A meta-analytic
review. Paper presented at the 2003 ASHA Conference, Chicago, IL.
Nelson, J. R. (2003, August). Reading instruction: Fact vs. fiction.
Invited address at the 2nd annual reading conference. Lincoln, NE.
Nelson, J. R. (2003, July). Risk factors for reading and behavior
problems. Paper presented at the 2nd annual reading conference.
Lincoln, NE.
Nelson, J. R. (2003, August). Establishing Schoolwide Effective
Behavior Support Systems. Paper presented at the Virginia Beach
Institute, Virginia Beach, VA.
Nelson, J. R. (2003, July). Establishing Schoolwide Effective Behavior
Support Systems. Paper presented at the Jekyll Island Institute, Jekyll
Island, GA.
Nelson, J. R. (2003, July). Preventing and managing disruptive
behavior. Paper presented at the Jekyll Island Institute, Jekyll
Island, GA.
Nelson, J. R. (2003, July). The Think Time Strategy. Paper presented at
the Myrtle Beach Best Practices Institute, Myrtle Beach, SC..
Benner, G. J., Buckley, A., & Nelson, J. R. (2003, April). The
relationship between the language skills and social adjustment of
children with emotional and behavioral disorders. Poster session
presented at the 35th Annual National Association for School
Psychologists convention and expo, Toronto, Canada.
Nelson, J. R., & Benner, G. J. (2003, April). Characteristics of
public school students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Poster
session presented at the 35th Annual National Association for School
Psychologists convention and expo, Toronto, Canada.
Nelson, J. R., & Ryan, J. (2003, April). Mood disorders of public
school youth with emotional and behavioral disorders. Poster session
presented at the 35th Annual National Association for School
Psychologists convention and expo, Toronto, Canada.
Mooney, P., Nelson, J. R. (2003, April). The academic status of public
school children with emotional disturbance. Poster session presented at
the Council for Exceptional Children annual convention and expo,
Seattle, WA.
Nelson, J. R., & Benner, G. J. (2003, April). Characteristics of
public school children with emotional disturbance. Paper presented at
the Council for Exceptional Children annual convention and expo,
Seattle, WA.
Nelson, J. R., Benner, G., Ohlund, B., & Babyack, A. (2003, March).
Characteristics of children with emotional disturbance. Paper presented
at the International Conference of the Council for Exceptional
Children, Seattle, WA.
Benner, G. J., & Nelson, J. R. (2003, February). The effects of an
early literacy support program on kindergarten children with social
adjustment problems. Poster session presented at the Midwest Symposium
for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Benner, G. J., Nelson, J. R., & La Vigne, S. P. (2003, February).
The language deficits of children with emotional and behavioral
disorders: What parents and service providers need to know. Poster
session presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior
Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Benner, G. J., Nelson, J. R., & Ryan, J. (2003, February). The
Relationship Between Language and Social Adjustment of Children with
Behavior Disorders. Poster session presented at the Midwest Symposium
for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Nelson, J. R. (2003, February). Preventing and managing disruptive
behaviors: An empirically-validated approach. Paper presented at the
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Nelson, J. R., Babyak, A., & Benner , G. J. (2003, February) . The
relationship between achievement and social adjustment of children with
behavior disorders. Poster session to be presented at the Midwest
Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Nelson, J. R., Mooney, P., & Benner , G. J. (2003, February) . The
academic achievement of public school children with behavior disorders.
Poster session to be presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership
in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Nelson, J. R., Ohlund, B., & Benner , G. J. (2003, February). The
language skills of public school children with behavior disorders.
Poster session to be presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership
in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Nelson, J. R. (2003, February). Maximizing student learning. Invited
address to the 14th Annual Mid-Regional Principal's Conferences.
Lincoln, NE.
Nelson, J. R., Moorehouse, T., & Benner, G. J. (2002, November).
Investigation of the relationship between language skills and social
adjustment of students with emotional and behavioral disorders served
in public school settings. Paper presented at the 2002 ASHA Conference,
Atlanta, GA.
Nelson, J. R. (2002, October). The reading behavior link. Invited paper
presented at the 24th International Conference on Learning
Disabilities, Denver, CO.
Nelson, J. R. (2002, August). The Think Time strategy. Paper presented
at the 2002 Beach Institute on Reaching the Tough to Teach, Virginia
Beach, VA.
Nelson, J. R. (2002, July). Establishing school-wide behavioral support
systems. Paper presented at the 2002 Harborside Institute on Reaching
the Tough to Teach, Saint Petersburg, FL.
Nelson, J. R. (2002, July). The Think Time strategy. Paper presented at
the 2002 Harborside Institute on Reaching the Tough to Teach, Saint
Petersburg, FL.
Nelson, J. R. (2002, July). Establishing school-wide behavioral support
systems. Paper presented at the 2002 Florida Institute on Reaching the
Tough to Teach, Panama City, FL.
Nelson, J. R. (2002, July). The Think Time strategy. Paper presented at
the 2002 Florida Institute on Reaching the Tough to Teach, Panama City,
FL.
Nelson, J. R., & Currin, D. (2002, April). Preventing behavioral
earthquakes. Paper presented at the 2002 Nebraska CSPD Conference,
Lincoln, NE.
Benner, G. J., Nelson, J. R., & LaVigne, S. P. (2002, February).
The language deficits of children and youth with emotional and
behavioral disorders. Poster presented at the 34th Annual National
Association for School Psychologists Convention and Expo, Chicago, IL.
Benner, G. J., Nelson, J. R., & LaVigne, S. L. (2002, February).
The language skills of students with emotional and behavioral
disorders: A review of the literature. Poster presented at the Midwest
Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Mooney, P., & Benner, G. J., Epstein, M. H., & Nelson, J. R.
(2002, February). The service needs of youth with mental health needs
in the juvenile justice system. Poster presented at the Midwest
Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Nelson, J. R., Benner, G. J., & LaVigne, S. L. (2002, February).
Preventing behavioral earthquakes: The Think Time strategy. Paper
presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior
Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Ryan, J. B., Nelson, J. R., & Benner, G. B. (2002, February). A
strategy to reduce challenging behaviors of children with EBD. Poster
presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior
Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Nelson, J. R., (2002, January). Preventing disruptive behavior in the
classroom. Presentation at the 8th Annual ITN Downlink Series on
Education, Athens, GA.
Moorehouse, T., & Nelson, J. R. (2001, November). Phonological
awareness training: Implications for early reading ability. Paper
presented at the 2001 ASHA Conference, New Orleans. LA.
Nelson, J. R. (2001, August). The Think Time strategy. Paper presented
at the U.S. Department of Education's Safe and Drug Free Schools (SDFS)
Prevention in Context: What Works and Under What Conditions,
Washington, DC.
Nelson, J. R. (2001, August). Establishing school-wide behavioral
support systems. Paper presented at the 2001 Beach Institute on
Reaching the Tough to Teach, Virginia Beach, VA.
Nelson, J. R. (2001, August). The Think Time strategy. Paper presented
at the 2001 Island Institute on Reaching the Tough to Teach, Atlanta,
GA.
Nelson, J. R. (2001, August). Establishing school-wide behavioral
support systems. Paper presented at the 2001 Island Institute on
Reaching the Tough to Teach, Atlanta, GA.
Nelson, J. R. (2001, July). The Think Time strategy. Paper presented at
the 2001 Tennessee Institute on Reaching the Tough to Teach,
Gatlinburg, TN.
Nelson, J. R. (2001, July). Establishing school-wide behavioral support
systems. Paper presented at the 2001 Tennessee Institute on Reaching
the Tough to Teach, Gatlinburg, TN.
Nelson, J. R. (2001, July). Establishing school-wide behavioral support
systems. Paper presented at the 2001 Florida Institute on Reaching the
Tough to Teach, Panama City, FL.
Nelson, J. R., & Ohlund, B. J. (2001, April). The School Evaluation
Rubric (SER): Building positive learning environments. Paper presented
at the 2001 National Association of School Psychologists Conference,
Washington, DC.
Nelson, J. R. (2001, April). Demystifying the profession: Factors that
influence success for early career faculty. Invited paper presented at
the International Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children,
Kansas City, KS.
Nelson, J. R. (2001, April). Maximizing student learning: Research on a
school-wide positive behavioral intervention and support program.
Invited paper presented at the International Conference of the Council
for Exceptional Children, Kansas City, KS.
Nelson, J. R., & Benner, G. (2001, April). Preventing behavioral
earthquakes: An empirically validated antecedent manipulation strategy
for disruptive behaviors. Paper presented at the International
Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Kansas City, KS.
Nelson, J. R., Benner, G., & Currin, D. (2001, March). Preventing
behavioral earthquakes. Paper presented at the 2001 Nebraska CSPD
Conference, Lincoln, NE.
Nelson, J. R., & Benner, G. (2001, February). Preventing behavioral
earthquakes. Paper presented at the Midwest Symposium on Emotional and
Behavioral Disorders, Kansas City, KS.
Nelson, J. R. (2001, February). Severe disruptive behaviors: Basic
assumptions. Invited paper presented at the 2001 Georgia Institute on
Reaching the Tough to Teach, Atlanta, GA.
Nelson, J. R. (2001, February). The Think Time strategy. Paper
presented at the 2001 Georgia Institute on Reaching the Tough to Teach,
Atlanta, GA.
Nelson, J. R. (2001, January). Establishing school-wide positive
behavioral intervention and support programs: The School Evaluation
Rubric (SER). Invited presentation at the annual meeting of the Arizona
Behavioral Initiative, Phoenix, AZ.
Nelson, J. R. (2000, July). Establishing school-wide effective behavior
support systems. Paper presented at the 2000 Island Institute on
Reaching the Tough to Teach, Atlanta, GA.
Nelson, J. R. (2000, July). Preventing and managing disruptive behavior
in the classroom. Paper presented at the 2000 Island Institute on
Reaching the Tough to Teach, Atlanta, GA.
Nelson, J.R., Gutierrez-Ohrman, C., Roberts, M.L., & Smith, D.J.
(2000, April). Preventing behavioral earthquakes: A validated
antecedent manipulation strategy for minor problem behaviors. Paper
presented at the 2000 National Association of School Psychologists
Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Ohlund, B., Nelson, J.R., DiGangi, S., & Jannasch-Pennell, A.
(2000, April). Computer-assisted neurofeedback: protocol and outcomes.
Paper presented at the 2000 National Association of School
Psychologists Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Albers, C., Roberts, M.L., & Nelson, J.R. (2000, April). The extent
to which environmental factors are causally linked to problem
behaviors. Poster presented at the International Conference of The
Council for Exceptional Children, Vancouver, BC.
Nelson, J.R. & Roberts, M.L. (2000, April). An antecedent
manipulation strategy for severe disruptive behaviors. Paper presented
at the International Conference of The Council for Exceptional
Children, Vancouver, BC.
Nelson, J.R. (1999, November). Creating disciplined learning
environments. An invited presentation at the 1999 Annual Washington
State Association of School Psychologists. Yakima, WA.
Nelson, J.R. (1999, November). Conducting functional behavioral
assessments in schools. An invited presentation at the 1999 Annual
Washington State Association of School Psychologists. Yakima, WA.
Nelson, J.R. (1999, November). Conducting functional behavioral
assessments. South West Conference for the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Gutierrex-Lohrman, Roberts, M.L., & Nelson, J.R. (1999, October).
The Think Time Strategy: A simple solution for preventing disruptive
behavior. Third International Conference on Children and Youth with
Behavioral Disorders. Dallas, TX.
Roberts, M.L., Nelson, J.R., Sonnenberg, M.O., & Smith, H. (1999,
October). Utilizing curriculum-based measurement with the functional
behavioral assessment process. Third International Conference on
Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders. Dallas, TX.
Sonnenberg, M. O. & Nelson, J.R. (1999, October). Higher education
trends in the area of E/BD: Where have we been? Where are we going?
Third International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral
Disorders. Dallas, TX.
Sugai, G. & Nelson, J.R. (1999, October). Prevention focused
school-wide discipline programs: Key features in creating school-wide
systems of positive behavioral support. Third International Conference
on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders. Dallas, TX.
Nelson, J.R. (1999, August). Improving prevention in schools. Invited
address at the Maricopa County Regional School Districts Conference.
Nelson, J.R. (1999, July). Creating proactive school environments that
support high standards. Invited presentation at the Region VIII
Administrators Conference. Lafayette, LA.
Nelson, J.R., Sugai, G., & Bradly, R. (1999, July). Functional
behavioral assessment in schools. Panel presentation at the annual OSEP
Research Directors' Conference. Washington DC.
Nelson, J.R. (1999, June). School violence: Myth or reality. Invited
presentation at the Phi Kappa Phi Summer Brown Bag Series at Arizona
State University. Tempe, AZ.
Mott, C., Marchand-Martella, N., Martella, R., & Nelson, J.R.
(1999, May). Assessing the effects of the Sound Partners Reading
Program with at-risk first through third grade students. Poster
presented at the 25th Annual Conference for the Association for
Behavior Analysis. Chicago, IL.
Nelson, J.R., Roberts, M.L., Smith, D.J., & Mathur, S.R. (1999,
April). Preventing and managing conflict in the classroom. Paper
presented at the International Conference of The Council for
Exceptional Children, Charlotte, NC.
Nelson, J.R., & Rutherford, R. B. (1999, April). Simple solutions:
Effective school-wide discipline practices. Invited preconference
workshop presented at the International Conference of The Council for
Exceptional Children, Charlotte, NC.
Mathur, S., Nelson, J.R., & Roberts, M.R. (1999, April). Conducting
functional behavioral assessments in school settings. Paper presented
at the International Conference of The Council for Exceptional
Children, Charlotte, NC.
Albers, C., Roberts, M.L., & Nelson, J.R. (1999, April). A
meta-analysis of functional assessment procedures: What are the
implications for school psychologists? Paper presented at the 1999
National Association of School Psychologists Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Nelson, J.R., Roberts, M.L., Ebey, T., & Smith, D.J. (1999, April).
Helping teachers to prevent and manage disruptive behavior in the
classroom. Paper presented at the 1999 National Association of School
Psychologists Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Roberts, M.L., Nelson, J.R., & Ebey, T. (1999, April). The
acceptability of functional assessment: A survey of school
psychologists. Paper presented at the 1999 National Association of
School Psychologists Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Nelson, J.R. (1999, January). Conducting functional behavioral
assessments in school settings. Invited presentation at the annual
meeting of the Alabama Federation of the Council for Exceptional
Children. Auburn, AL.
Nelson, J.R. (1999, January). Building resilience: Preventing
disruptive and violent behavior in schools. A White Paper prepared for
the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) through the
Field-Initiated Studies (FIS) Educational Research Grant program on
programs that work.
Nelson, J.R. (1999, January). Safe and effective schools: The role of
school psychologists. Invited paper at the annual meeting of the
Arizona School Psychologists of Scottsdale Public Schools. Scottsdale,
AZ.
Aaroe, L., & Nelson, J.R. (1999, November). What should we teach in
school? Adolescents' beliefs. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual
Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference.
Scottsdale, AZ.
Eber, L., & Nelson, J.R. (1999, November). Wraparound planning and
effective behavioral supports: Finding common ground. Paper presented
at the 22nd Annual Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral
Disorders Conference. Scottsdale, AZ.
Nelson, J.R. (1999, April). The disruptive behavior of students with
behavioral disorders: Is unstoppable phenomenon?. Paper presented at
the 22nd Annual Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral
Disorders Conference. Scottsdale, AZ.
Roberts, M.L., & Nelson, J.R. (1998, November). Developing
effective behavioral intervention plans: A practical approach for
conducting functional behavioral assessments in school settings.
Preconference workshop presented at the 22nd Annual Teacher Educators
for Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference. Scottsdale, AZ.
Nelson, J.R. (1998, October). Preventing prevention in schools. Invited
keynote at the Annual Montana Education Association Conference. Great
Falls, MT.
Nelson, J.R. (1998, October). Preventing and managing conflict in the
classroom. Paper presented at the Annual Montana Education Association
Conference. Great Falls, MT.
Nelson, J.R., (1998, October). Effective school-wide discipline
practices. Simple solutions for a complex problem. Paper presented at
the Annual Montana Education Association Conference. Great Falls, MT.
Eber, L., Nelson, J.R., & Peters, M. (1998, October). Linkages
between wrap-around service and functional behavioral assessment
models. Paper presented at the Annual Grantee's Conference for the
Center for Mental Health Services. Chandler, AZ.
Ebey, T., Marchand-Martella, N., Martella, R., & Nelson, J.R.
(1998, October). Teaching children to read using parents as early
reading instructors: A preliminary investigation. Paper presented at
the 10th Annual Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference.
Spokane, WA.
Nelson, J.R. (1998, September). Preventing and managing disruptive
behavior in the classroom. Paper presented at the 1998 International
Conference on Programming for the Needs of Adolescence with Behavioral
Disorders. Bethesda, MD.
Nelson, J.R., & Aaroe, L. (1998, September). Urban adolescents'
views on three curricula matters: Understanding others cultures,
commitment to society, and preparation for the future. Poster presented
at the 1998 International Conference on Programming for the Needs of
Adolescence with Behavioral Disorders. Bethesda, MD.
Mathur, S., Nelson, J.R., & Rutherford, R.B. (1998, September).
Functional behavioral assessment: Implementation and training issues.
Paper presented at the 1998 International Conference on Programming for
the Needs of Adolescence with Behavioral Disorders. Bethesda, MD.
Mathur, S., Rutherford, R.B., & Nelson, J.R. (1998, September).
Establishing a proactive school-wide discipline program. Paper
presented at the 1998 International Conference on Programming for the
Needs of Adolescence with Behavioral Disorders. Bethesda, MD.
Nelson, J.R. (1998, August). Preventing and managing disruptive
behavior in schools. Invited presentation for the Preston Unified
School District. Preston, ID.
Nelson, J.R. (1998, August). Developing school environments that are
conducive to learning. Invited presentation for Superior Unified School
District #15. Superior, AZ.
Nelson, J.R. (1998, August). School-wide and classroom practices for
preventing and managing disruptive behavior: Simple Solutions. Invited
presentation at annual State Department of Education CSPD Conference.
Great Falls, MT.
Nelson, J.R., Sugai, G., Rosenberg, M., & Smith, S. (1998, July).
School-wide discipline: Its promises and limitations. Panel
presentation at the annual OSEP Research Directors' Conference.
Washington DC.
Nelson, J.R. (1998, July). Invited consensus panel participant in the
development of a guide for schools nationwide to prevent school
violence. Warning signs. What to look for. What to do. A guide to
preventing school violence. Washington DC.
Nelson, J.R. (1998, June). Preventing prevention in schools. Invited
address at the 21st annual Conference on Interventions for At-Risk
Children and Youth.. Logan, UT.
Nelson, J.R. (1998, June). The Think Time strategy: Preventing conflict
in the classroom. Invited presentation at the 21st annual Conference on
Interventions for At-Risk Children and Youth.. Logan, UT.
Nelson, J.R. (1998, June). Achieving a school environment that is
conducive to learning: Simple solutions. Invited presentation at the
21st annual Conference on Interventions for At-Risk Children and
Youth.. Logan, UT.
Nelson, J.R. (1998, June). Foundations for positive school
environments. Invited presentation at the School Association in DuPage
County Summer Institute. Naperville, IL.
Nelson, J.R. (1988, May). Effective ecological arrangements: Simple
solutions. Symposium on safe and effective schools for all students.
Washington, DC.
Nelson, J.R. (1998, April). The Think Time Strategy: Responding
effectively to disruptive behavior. Paper presented at the
International Conference of The Council for Exceptional Children,
Minneapolis, MN.
Nelson, J.R. (1998, April). Preventing conflict in schools: Eliminating
situational factors that lead to conflict. Invited address at the
Annual State Conference on Educating Contemporary Students. Memphis, TN.
Nelson, J.R., and others (1998, March). Safe, drug-free, and effective
schools for all students: What works! Panelist for a national study
conducted by the Safe and Drug-Free Schools, Office of Elementary and
Secondary Education and Office of Special Education Programs, Office of
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services: U.S. Department of
Education. Washington DC.
Aaroe, L., Anderson, C.W., Nelson, J.R., Mathur, S.R., & Roberts,
M. L., & Rutherford, R.B (1998, March). What is the role of
functional behavioral assessment of problem behaviors of students with
disabilities? Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the Arizona
Correctional Education Association. Mesa, AZ.
Anderson, C.W., Aaroe, L., Nelson, J.R., Mathur, S.R., & Roberts,
M. L., & Rutherford, R.B (1998, March). An analysis of the research
on the role of functional behavioral assessment with students with
disabilities. Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the Arizona
Council for Exceptional Children. Tucson, AZ.
Nelson, J.R. (1998, January). Safe and effective schools for all
students. Keynote presented at the 8th Annual National Conference on
Educating Adjudicated, Incarcerated and At-Risk Youth. Palm Springs, CA.
Nelson, J.R. (1998, January). Preventing and managing disruptive
behavior. Paper presented at the 8th Annual National Conference on
Educating Adjudicated, Incarcerated and At-Risk Youth. Palm Springs, CA.
Mather, S. & Nelson, J.R. (1998, January). Functional assessment:
Has public policy exceeded our knowledge base? Paper presented at the
8th Annual National Conference on Educating Adjudicated, Incarcerated
and At-Risk Youth. Palm Springs, CA.
Nelson, J.R. (1997, November). Bringing order to schools: Meeting the
needs of all students including those with behavioral disorders.
Pre-conference workshop presented at the 21st Annual Conference of
Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders. Scottsdale,
AZ.
Nelson, J.R. (1997, November). Preventing escalating behavior chains.
Paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of Teacher Educators for
Children with Behavioral Disorders. Scottsdale, AZ.
Nelson, J.R. (1997, November). Making schools conducive to learning:
Key elements. Invited paper at the 25th Annual Conference of the
Association for Washington State K-12 School Principals. Spokane, WA.
Nelson, J.R. (1997, October). Developing behavioral intervention plans:
Collaborating with general educators. Paper presented at the
International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral
Disorders. Dallas, TX.
Mathur, S., & Nelson, J.R. (1997, October). Meeting the new
requirements of IDEA: Developing behavioral intervention plans. Paper
presented at the Eighth Annual Directors' Institute. Phoenix, AZ.
Nelson, J.R. (1997, July). Designing schools and classrooms to meet the
needs of students who exhibit disruptive behavior. Invited address at
the Annual Conference on Inclusion Practices, Leigh University.
Bethlehem, PA.
Nelson, J.R., & Marchand-Martella (1997, May). Effects of direct
instruction, cooperative learning, and independent practice on the
disruptive behavior of students with behavioral disorders. Paper
presented at the 23rd Annual Conference for the Association of Applied
Behavior Analysis. Chicago, IL.
Martella, R., Marchand-Martella, N., Nelson, J.R., Young, R., Slocum,
T., Heward, W., & Bass, R. (1997, May) Symposium on professional
development: A snapshot of programs in special education personnel
preparation across the country. Paper presented at the 23rd Annual
Conference for the Association of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Chicago, IL.
Sugai, G., Taylor-Green, S., Colvin, G., Lewis, T., & Nelson, J. R.
(1997, May). Symposium on school-wide positive behavior support:
Examples of research. Paper presented at the 23rd Annual Conference for
the Association of Applied Behavior Analysis. Chicago, IL.
Nelson, J.R., Smith, D.J., & Carr, B.A. (1997, March). Preventing
disruptive behavior in the classroom: The Think Time strategy. Paper
presented at the National Conference of The National Association of
School Psychology, San Diego, CA.
Severson, H., Nelson, J.R., Feil, G.E., Schaughency, Kaminski, R.
Stoner, G. Forness, S. (1997, March). Symposium on reducing violence in
schools through prevention and early intervention: Strategies for young
children. Paper presented at the National Conference of The National
Association of School Psychology, San Degio, CA.
Marchand-Martella, N., Nelson, J.R., & Martella, R. (1997). Your
child's behavior is telling you something. Paper presented at the
Annual LAP/Title 1 Parent Conference, Spokane, WA.
Nelson, J.R. (1996, January). Preventing and managing disruptive
behavior in schools and classrooms. Invited paper presented at the
Oregon Chapter of the Council for Behavior Disorders Conference,
Portland, OR.
Nelson, J.R., & Carr, B.A. (1996, November). Bringing order back to
schools and classrooms. Invited paper presented at the 75th Annual
Washington State School Directors Association Conference, Spokane, WA.
Nelson, J.R (1996, November). Designing schools to meet the needs of
disruptive students. Invited paper presented at the Annual Region XII
Professional Development Conference, Chicago, IL.
Nelson, J. R. (1996, October). School-wide and classroom practices to
prevent disruptive behavior. Invited paper presented at the Region XVI
Professional Development Conference: Educating the Difficult Child.
Amarillo, TX.
Nelson, J.R. (1996, October). Managing escalating behavior chains: The
school counselors role. Invited paper presented at the Annual
Washington State Counselors Association, Olympia, WA.
Nelson, J.R. (1996, May). Preventing escalating behavior chains in
school settings. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the
Association of Applied Behavior Analysis, San Franciso, CA.
Nelson, J.R., & Marchand-Martella, N. (1996, May). A comparative
analysis of the effects of direct instruction, cooperative learning,
and independent learning on the classroom behavior of students. Paper
presented at the Annual Conference for the Association of Applied
Behavior Analysis, San Franciso, CA.
Nelson, J.R., & Cobb, P. (April, 1996). Students understanding of
controversial knowledge. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, New York, New York.
Nelson, J. R., Cheny, D., Whipple, K., Bullis, M., Holbrook, M., &
Wilderson, F. (April, 1996). Enhancing the knowledge, skills and
strategies of families and professionals for supporting students with
emotional and behavioral disorders. Session strand presented at the
International Conference of The Council for Exceptional Children,
Orlando, FL.
Nelson, J.R. (December, 1995). District-wide practices that promote
social behavior. Invited paper presented at the Idaho School
Administrators' Region 1 Workshop, Post Falls, ID.
Nelson, J.R., Cheney, D., Bullis, M., & Nelson, C.M. (1995,
November). School-based services for students with emotional and
behavioral disorders. Paper presented at the 19th Annual TECBD
Conference, Tempe, AZ.
Nelson, J.R. (1995, October). Designing supportive school environments
for students with behavioral problems. Paper presented at the
International Conference of the Council for Children with Behavioral
Disorders, Dallas, TX.
Nelson, J.R., & Hill, C. (1995, October). Meeting the Needs of all
students: An Effective School-wide classroom intervention. Paper
presented at the Annual Washington State School Counselors Conference,
Spokane, WA.
Johnson, A., Nelson, J.R., & Marchand-Martella, N. (1995, October).
A comparative analysis of the effects of direct instruction,
cooperative learning, and independent learning practices on the
classroom behavior of students with behavioral disorders. Paper
presented at the Northwest Association for Applied Behavior Analysis,
Eugene, OR.
Nelson, J.R., Cheney, D., & Nelson, C.M. (1995, September). The
building blocks of effective school-based service integration for
students with behavioral problems: Parent and staff collaborative
training. Invited paper presented at the Annual Accepting the Challenge
conference (Education's role in the system of care: Expanding options
and improving outcomes for students with emotional and behavioral needs), Chicago, IL.
Nelson, J. R. (1995, April). Positive programming for challenging
behavior. Paper presented at the International Conference of The
Council for Exceptional Children, Indianapolis, IN.
Nelson, J. R., & Smith, D.J. (1995, April). Students' with learning
disabilities conceptions of knowledge. Paper presented at the
International Conference of The Council for Exceptional Children,
Indianapolis, IN.
Nelson, J. R., & Drummond, M. (March, 1995). Children's' awareness
of the educational and life consequences of interpersonal behavior.
Paper presented at the Conference of the Society for Research in Child
Development, Indianapolis, IN.
Nelson, J. R. & Drummond, M. (March, 1995). African-American
students' views of integrationist versus nationalist philosophies:
Effect on orientation toward school. Paper presented at the Conference
of the Society for Research in Child Development, Indianapolis, IN.
Nelson, J.R. (March, 1995). Developing safe schools. Paper presented at
the Regional Conference for Principals, Spokane, WA.
Smith, D. J., & Nelson, J. R. (1995, March). Managing challenging
behavior. Paper presented at the National Conference of The National
Association of School Psychology, Chicago, IL.
Colvin, G., & Nelson, J. R. (1995, February). School-wide
discipline: Procedures for managing common areas. Paper presented at
the Oregon Conference, Eugene, OR.
Nelson, J.R. (1995, January). Managing challenging behavior in general
and special education classrooms. Paper presented at the 15th Annual
Ideas in Education Conference, Spokane, WA.
Nelson, J.R. (1994, October). Moving from reactive to proactive
management of problem behavior. Paper presented at the Annual
Washington PAVE Parent Training Symposium for Parents and
Professionals, Spokane, WA.
Nelson, J. R. (1994, June). Rethinking our approach to challenging
behavior. Keynote address presented at the Annual Rural America Network
Conference on Good Child Care, Addy, WA.
Nelson, J.R. (1994, June). Positive programming for challenging
behavior. Paper presented at the Annual Rural America Network
Conference on Good Child Care, Addy, WA.
Nelson, J. R., Petty, D., & Smith, D.J. (1994, April). A
problem-solving approach to school and family interaction. Paper
presented at the International Conference of The Council for
Exceptional Children, Denver, CO.
Smith, D. J., & Nelson, J. R. (1994, April). What university
faculty need to know about the Americans with Disability Act. Paper
presented at the International Conference of The Council for
Exceptional Children, Denver, CO.
Nelson, J.R. (1994, January). Effective grade-level teaming for
behavior disorders. Paper presented at the 14th Annual Ideas in
Education Conference, Spokane, WA.
Nelson, J. R., & Frederick, L. (1993, December). Active student
involvement in the classroom: How do you do it? Paper presented at the
Annual meeting of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges,
Portland, OR.
Nelson, J. R., & Frederick, L. (1993, December). Including students
in the curriculum-making process. Paper presented at the Annual meeting
of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, Portland, OR.
Nelson, J. R., Dahlgren, R., & Smith, D.J. (1993, October). What
schools can do about chronic and serious antisocial behavior. Paper
presented at the Annual Children and Adolescents with Emotional or
Behavioral Disorders Conference, Virginia Beach, VA.
Smith, D.J., & Nelson, J.R. (1993, May). Reducing negative
playground behaviors through the use of self-evaluation procedures:
Challenges and recommendations for applied research. Paper presented at
the Annual Applied Behavior Analysis Conference, Chicago, IL.
Nelson, J. R., VanStone, N., & Niemann, J. (1993, March). Factors
that influence the postsecondary academic success of poor single-mother
students. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
Nelson, J. R., Smith, D. J., & Arndt, A. (1993, March). Urban
adolescent students' view on education. Paper presented at the Annual
meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Atlanta,
Georgia.
Nelson, J. R., Fredrick, L., & Smith, D.J. (1993, April).
Incorporating general strategic learning strategies into the classroom
dialogue: Lessons from a first grade classroom. Paper presented at the
International Conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, San
Antonio, Texas.
Smith, D. J., & Nelson, J. R. (1992, April). Achievement-related
beliefs of postsecondary students with disabilities. Paper presented at
the International Conference of The Council for Exceptional Children,
San Antonio, Texas.
Nelson, J. R. (March, 1993). Full inclusion: The school counselors
role. Paper presented at the Annual Washington State Counselors
Association Conference, Spokane, WA.
Nelson, J. R., Fredrick, L., & Smith, D.J. (1993, January).
Incorporating student voice into the classroom dialogue. Paper
presented at the 13th Annual Ideas in Education Conference, Spokane, WA.
Smith, D.J., Nelson, J. R., & Raver, K. (1993, January). Transition
services for students with disabilities: High school to competitive
employment. Paper presented at the 13th Annual Ideas in Education
Conference, Spokane, WA.
Nelson, J.R., Smith, D.J., & Dodd, J.M. (1992, November). The
effects of a self-management procedure on the main idea comprehension
and summary composition skills of elementary-aged urban minority
students. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children
Topical Conference on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional
Children, Minneapolis, MN.
Nelson, J.R. (1992, May). The effects of a summary skills intervention
on reading comprehension. Paper presented at the Annual Applied
Behavior Analysis Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Nelson, J.R., & Smith, D.J. (1992, May). The effects of a reading
comprehension intervention with culturally diverse students. Paper
presented at the Annual Applied Behavior Analysis Conference, San
Francisco, CA.
Smith, D.J., & Nelson, J.R. (1992, May). Nonability factors that
influence the academic success of students with disabilities in higher
education. Paper presented at the Annual Directors' Conference,
Washington, D.C.
Nelson, J. R. (1992, March). Evaluation of Utah's preferral mandate.
Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the American Educational
Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Nelson, J.R., & Smith, D.J. (1992, January). Rethinking instruction
for at-risk students. Paper presented at the 12th Annual Ideas in
Education Conference, Spokane, WA.
Nelson, J.R., & Smith, D.J. (1991, April). An analysis of Utah's
prereferral intervention policy. Paper presented at the Annual American
Education Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Nelson, J.R., Smith, D.J., & Dodd, J.M. (1990, April). The
functional time estimation skills of students with mild handicaps:
Implications for teachers. Paper presented at the International
Conference of The Council for Exceptional Children, Toronto, Canada.
Nelson, J.R. (1990, April). Evaluation report of a national
mainstreaming project. Paper presented at the Montana Conference on
Special Education, Billings, MT.
Taylor, L., & Nelson, J.R. (1990, April). Computerized observation
systems for collecting academic and behavioral performance. Paper
presented at the University of Wyoming Conference on Disabilities,
Cheyenne, WY.
Nelson, J.R. & Lubke, M. (1989, December). State of Utah
mainstreaming project evaluation report. Paper presented at the
Invitational Forum of the Institute for Special Education Studies,
Washington, D.C.
Nelson, J.R., & Smith, D.J. (1989, April). Procedural issues
related to the behaviors of students with handicaps: A review of the
law. Paper presented at the International Conference of The Council for
Exceptional Children, San Francisco, CA.
Smith, D.J., & Nelson, J.R. (1989, March). Self-management: A
procedure for serving children and youth with learning disabilities and
behavior disorders in rural settings. Paper presented at the American
Council on Rural Special Education Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Nelson, J.R., & Faulk, B. (1989, February). The effective teaching
literature: Implications for special educators. Paper presented at the
36th Annual Indiana Federation Council for Exceptional Children
Convention, Indianapolis, IN.
Smith, D.J., & Nelson, J.R. (1989, February). Improving the
academic performance and classroom behavior of mildly handicapped
students using self-management strategies. Paper presented at the 36th
Annual Indiana Federation Council for Exceptional Children Convention,
Indianapolis, IN.
Nelson, J.R., Dodd, J.M., & Smith, D.J. (1989, February). Faculty
willingness to accommodate students with learning disabilities in
higher education. Paper presented at the ACLD International Conference,
Miami, FL.
Dodd, J.M., & Nelson, J.R. (1988, September). The regular education
initiative and special education uproar: What regular educators need to
know. Paper presented at the Montana Education Association and State
Council for Exceptional Children, Helena, MT.
Nelson, J.R., & Dodd, J.M. (1988, October). Students with learning
disabilities in postsecondary education: What counselors need to know
and what learning disabled students can expect. Paper presented at the
Montana Association for School Counselors, Bozeman, MT.
Nelson, J.R., & Smith, D.J. (1988, April). Behavioral disorders: Do
we know enough to proceed? Paper presented at the 1988 Montana State
Conference on Establishing Optimal Services for Children with
Handicaps, Billings, MT.
Moore, S., McCuller, G.L., Salzberg, C.L., & Nelson, J.R. (1988,
April) Professional skill levels of sheltered workshop staff. Paper
presented at the Council For Exceptional Children, Billings, MT.
McCuller, G.L., Moore, S., Salzberg, C.L., & Nelson, J.R. (1988,
April). Training programs for sheltered workshop staff. Paper presented
at the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Billings, MT.
Professional Memberships
American Educational Research Association
Council for Exceptional Children
National Association of School Psychology
Editorial Boards
Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Exceptional Children
Remedial and Special Education
Journal of Direct Instruction
Journal of Special Education
Behavioral Disorders
Grant Review Panels
U.S. Department of Education (Field-initiated, Technical Assistance Centers, and Model Demonstration Programs).
Office of Juvenile Justice (Model Demonstration Programs).
U.S. Department of Education (Institute of Education Sciences, Transition Services, Teacher
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