Billie Jo (Meador) Rodriguez, Ph.D., NCSP Assistant Professor University of Texas San Antonio Department of Educational Psychology 501 Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78207 Phone: (870) 692-6579 billiejo.rodriguez@utsa.edu Education Doctor of Philosophy June 2010 University of Oregon Major: School Psychology 97403 Master of Science June 2008 University of Oregon Major: Special Education 97403 Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude May 2005 University of Central Arkansas Major: Psychology Conway, AR 72035 Minor: Interdisciplinary studies Employment Assistant Professor, University of Texas San Antonio 2011- Present Adjunct Professor, University of Texas San Antonio Summer 2011 Positive Behavior Support Specialist, Clackamas Education Service District, Clackamas, OR 2008-2011 Adjunct Professor, Portland State University, Portland, OR 2010-2011 Graduate Teaching Fellow, School Psychology Practicum and Assessment/Consultation 2008-2009 Graduate Research Assistant for First Step to Success Research Grant (OSEP Funded) 2006-2008 Behavior Consultant, First Step to Success Program, Eugene/Springfield, OR 2006-2009 Social Skills Trainer, Oregon Social Learning Center, 2006-2007 Graduate Research Assistant for Education & Community Supports 2005-2006 EXPAND Assistant Director & Behavior Coach, City of Boulder Parks & Rec, Boulder, CO Summer 2002 Professional Credentials and Certifications Nationally Certified School Psychologist (#40430) Licensed School Psychologist, State of Oregon (#10414417) School-wide Information System (SWIS) Facilitator Areas of Research and Professional Interest Integration of academic and behavior supports in a response to intervention framework Function-based assessment and interventions Systems change/sustainability for behavior supports in schools Technology transfer & skill generalization Professional Leadership Oregon Coaches Task Force Member 2010-2011 Northwest Positive Behavior Support Network Member 2008-Present College of Education Consortium Representative 2007-2009 Student Advisory Board Representative, University of Oregon 2008-2009 School Psychology Program Development Committee, Student Representative 2006-2007 Student Admissions Committee Member, School Psychology Program 2006-2007 Professional Membership Association for Behavioral Analysis Association for Positive Behavior Support
American Psychological Association National Association of School Psychologists Council for Exceptional Children Rodriguez 2 Previous Grants University of Central Arkansas Honors College Travel Abroad Grant Spring 2004 Honors College Undergraduate Research Grant for Education Summer 2003 Research Awards Dynamic Indicators for Basic Early Literacy Skills Dissertation Research Funding September 2008 $4,300.00 Research Projects Coordinated Positive Behavior Interventions & Support Initiative 2009-2011 Oregon Department of Education Clackamas Education Service District Lee Ann Sharman & Barbara Bolstad, Supervisors First Step to Success Subcontract for Analysis of Weak and Non-Responders 2006-2009 Office of Special Education Programs University of Oregon, Education & Community Supports Dr. Rob Horner, Supervisor Publications Rodriguez, B. J., Anderson, C. A., & Harn, B. (in preparation). The good behavior game in tier 2 small group kindergarten pre-literacy instruction. Loman, S., Rodriguez, B. J., & Horner, R. (2010). Sustainability of a targeted intervention package: First Steps to Success in Oregon. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 6, 243-250. Rodriguez, B. J., Loman, S., & Horner, R. (2009). A preliminary analysis of the effects of coaching feedback on teacher implementation fidelity of First Step to Success. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 2, 11-21. McIntosh, K., Borgmeier, C. J., Anderson, C. M., Horner, R. H., Rodriguez, B. J., & Tobin, T. J. (2008). Technical adequacy of the functional assessment checklist teachers and staff (FACTS) FBA interview measure. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 10, 33-45. Rodriguez, B. J. (2009). Is CHAMPS Evidence Based? In R. Sprick, CHAMPS: A Proactive & Positive Approach to Classroom Management. Pacific Northwest Publishing:. Presentations and Posters Conferences Rodriguez, B. J. (2012, Feb.). Using the Good Behavior Game to Enhance Small Group Kindergarten Pre- Literacy Instruction. Paper accepted for presentation at the Association of Teacher Educators Annul Meeting in San Antonio, TX. Rodriguez, B. J. (2011, May). Advanced Implementation of Check-in Check-out: Fading and Intensifying Supports. Invited Speaker at the High Desert Positive Behavior Support Conference in Redmond, OR. Rodriguez, B. J. (2011, Mar). Social Skills Instruction from a Function-based Perspective. Paper presented at NWPBIS regional conference in. Domeyer, E. & Rodriguez, B. J. (2011, Mar). Strategies for Increasing Positive Behavior and Academic Engagement During Instruction. Paper presented at the NWPBIS regional conference in. Falcon, S. & Rodriguez, B. J. (2011, Mar). Critical Features of Tier 2 Interventions. Paper presented at the NWPBIS regional conference in. Ferguson, V., Poore, L., Domeyer, E., & Rodriguez, B. J. (2011, Mar). The Behavior Specialist s Role in Tier 2 and Tier 3 Intervention Implementation. Paper presented at the NWPBIS conference in. Rodriguez, B. J., & Whalen, A. (2011, Feb). Using Formative Evaluation Data to Improve Student Outcomes. Paper presented at National Association for School Psychologists National Conference in San Francisco, CA. Rodriguez, B. J., & Har, B. (2011, Feb). The Good Behavior Game as a Tier II Group Intervention. Poster presented as a Participant Information Exchange (PIE) at National Association for School Psychologist National Conference in San Francisco, CA. Rodriguez, B. J. (2010, October). Function Based Assessment and Behavior Support Planning. Invited workshop speaker at the NWPBIS Coaches Training Institute. Corvallis, OR. Rodriguez, B. J. (2010, October). Extending PBIS to Tiers 2 and 3 in Oregon: What We ve Learned in Year 1 & Where We re Going in Year 2. Poster presented at the National PBIS Leadership Forum in Chicago, IL.
Rodriguez 3 Rodriguez, B. J., & Anderson, C. (2010, May). The Good Behavior Game in Small Group Literacy Instruction. Paper presented in symposium at Association for Behavior Analysis National Conference in San Antonio, TX. Rodriguez, B. J., & Harn, B. (2010, April). The Good Behavior Game in Tier II (Targeted) Kindergarten Early Literacy Instruction. Paper presented at Council for Exceptional Children National Convention in Nashville, TN. Rodriguez, B. J. (2010, Mar). The Good Behavior Game. Presented at Northwest Positive Behavior Support Conference in Corvallis, OR. Falcon, S. & Rodriguez, B. J. (2010, Mar). Advanced Check in Check Out Implementation: Modifications for Fading and Intensifying. Presented at Northwest Positive Behavior Support Conference in Corvallis, OR. Rodriguez, B. J., & Falcon, S. (2009, Sept). Critical Features of Behavior Support Plans. Presented at Oregon Confederation for School Administrators in. Rodriguez, B. J., Parisi, D., & Whalen, A. (2009, April). Considerations for Implementing School-wide Progress Monitoring in Response to Intervention Models. Paper presented at Council for Exceptional Children National Convention in Seattle, WA. Rodriguez, B. J., & Stiller, B. (2009, Mar). Enhancing the Efficacy of First Step to Success: A Year Later. Presented at Oregon Conference on Positive Behavior Support in. Rodriguez, B. J., Loman, S., & Horner, R. (2009, Feb). Treatment Integrity in a School-Based Intervention: Implications for Research and Practice. Poster Presented at National Association for School Psychologists National Conference in Boston, MA. Whalen, A., Rodriguez, B. J., & Parisi, D. (2009, Feb). Considerations for Implementing School-wide Progress Monitoring in RtI Models. Paper Presented at National Association for School Psychologists National Conference in Boston, MA. Rodriguez, B. J., Horner, R. H., & Kauffman, A. (2008, May). Early Intervention for At-Risk Students in School: Evaluating First Step to Success. Poster Presented at Association for Behavior Analysis National Conference in Chicago, IL. Rodriguez, B. J., & Stiller, B. (2008, Mar). Enhancing Efficacy of First Step for Success. Presented at Oregon Conference on Positive Behavior Support.. Rodriguez, B. J., & Ling, C. (2008, Feb). Implementing and Sustaining Multiple Systems of Support: Positive Behavior Support + Response to Intervention. Paper Presentation at National Association for School Psychologists National Conference in New Orleans, LA. Rodriguez, B. J., Kauffman, A., Horner, R., & Russell, D. (2008, Feb). Early Intervention in Schools: Evaluating First Step to Success. Poster Presented at National Association for School Psychologists National Conference in New Orleans, LA. Rodriguez, B. J., Horner, R., Russell, D., Anderson, C. (2007, May). An Evaluation of the Variables Affecting the Success of First Step to Success. Presented at Association for Behavior Analysis National Conference in San Diego, CA. Anderson, C., Barnes, A., Rodriguez, B. J., Kauffman, A. (2007, March). So You ve Completed a Functional Behavioral Assessment Now What? Linking Behavior Support Plans to Assessment Data. Presented at Association for Positive Behavior Support International Conference in Boston, MA. Kauffman, A. & Rodriguez, B. J. (2007, February). Advanced Implementation of Check in-check out Systems: Adapting and Fading Support. Presented at Oregon Conference on Positive Behavior Support in Corvallis, OR. Meador, B.J. & Bowman, R.A. (2005, March). Use of incidental teaching methods to improve conversation skills in a child with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (completed intervention with results showing successful use of conversation skills). Poster presented at Association for Positive Behavior Support International Conference in Tampa, FL. Research Experience Behavioral Supports & Tier II Interventions Education & Community Supports, University of Oregon [Dr. Rob Horner & Dr. Cynthia Anderson] Design & coordinate research projects, train data collectors, summarize & report data, collaborate with teachers and other researchers, conduct functional assessments, organize research meetings, data collector for dissertation involving fading of Check in-check out Dissertation Data Collector: English Language Learners Education & Community Supports Conduct direct observations for research dissertation assessing functional relation between implementation of pre-teaching academics in native language and improvements in social behavior during independent work time for ELL s Evaluating Validity of Functional Assessment Checklist for Teachers & Staff (FACTS) 2005-2009 2005-2006
Education & Community Supports [Dr. Cynthia Anderson] Develop and coordinate research project, conduct functional assessments, collaborate with school teams to create behavior support plans, evaluate effectiveness of plans, monitor fidelity of implementation Honors College Interdisciplinary Thesis [Drs Bill Lammers, Jane Simonsen, Rachel Bowman] Develop & conduct (including IRB approval) case study project examining implications of having a child diagnosed with autism spectrum across spectrums (financial, emotional, physical, mental) & perspectives (psychological, sociological, educational) Rodriguez 4 2005-2006 Conway, AR 2003-2005 Psychology Scholar Research [Dr. Rachel Bowman] Use of Incidental Teaching Methods to Improve Conversation Skills in a Child with PDD Little Rock, AR 2004 Teaching/Supervisory/Consultative Experience Behavioral Assessment & Intervention EDP6263) Adjunct Faculty at University of Texas San Antonio Graduate level course designed to teach behavioral principles & theory, application to functional assessment (including interviewing, data collection, consultation), behavior support planning (linked to functional assessment) and school-wide systems of behavior support. Positive Behavior Support Specialist Clackamas Education Service District Responsible for providing behavior support services for 10 diverse school districts in Clackamas county. Services include provision of in-service trainings (including school-wide positive behavior support systems, implementation of tier 2 and tier 3 behavior systems, trainings on interventions, functional behavior assessments, bully-proofing linked to SWPBS, etc.). Provide consultation and support for school and district level teams in functional behavior assessments and behavior support planning for individual students with challenging behaviors. Active team member coordinating Oregon State PBS Initiative Grant focused on Tier 2 and Tier 3 social behavior systems. Participate in regional and state trainings and networking in Positive Behavior Support Systems. Behavior Management in the Classroom (SPED 410/510) Adjunct Faculty at Portland State University Graduate level course designed to teach basic behavioral theory, positive behavior support systems, and instructional strategies to maximize student success in the classroom. Function Based Assessment and Behavior Support Planning (SPED 410/510) Adjunct Faculty at Portland State University Graduate level course designed to teach behavioral theory, functional assessment (including interviewing, data collection, consultation), behavior support planning (linked to functional assessment) and school-wide systems of behavior support. School Psychology Assessment & Practicum Graduate Teaching Fellow [Dr. Angela Whalen] Work closely with practicum supervisor to assist with teaching core doctoral assessment & consultation courses (Intro to Consultation, Behavioral Assessment, Educational/Intellectual Assessment), provide on-going supervision and support for doctoral students in practicum placements, assist with providing feedback for written reports and verbal presentation skills for practicum students. School-Wide Information System (SWIS) Facilitator www.swis.org San Antonio, TX Summer 2011 Portland, OR March 2008- June 2011 Portland, OR Summer 2010 Portland, OR Summer 2010 Sept 2008-June 2009 April 2008- Present
Knowledgeable about how to use SWIS, how to train others to use SWIS, how to respond to the most common problems, how to help teams use SWIS information for effective decision-making, and how to maintain SWIS use across normal school perturbations. Behavior Support Specialist/Coach First Step to Success Implement and consult with teachers implementing behavioral support intervention with k-1 students; facilitate HomeBase parent training sessions in child s home Individualized Positive Behavior Support Consultant Individualized Student Systems Evaluation Tool (ISSET) Conducted follow-up training (role plays, modeling, observations & feedback) for technical assistance team on using ISSET to evaluate school systems implementing IPBS Collaborative College Teaching Classroom Behavior Management [Dr. Scott Spaulding] Assist with class lectures & creating class content (quizzes, homework), consult with students on projects/assignments, grade assignments Supervised College Teaching Behavioral Assessment & Consultation [Dr. Cynthia Anderson] Assisted with class lectures, practicum supervision, and grading assignments; consult with students on projects/assignments Parent Training Child Study Center, UALR [Dr. Rachel Bowman] Led group for parents of children with developmental disabilities & social skill deficits, providing skills training and feedback for parents to support social skills Rodriguez 5 Springfield, OR Clackamas Co. 2006-Present Chicago, IL Spring 2008 Fall 2007. Winter 2008 Fall 2006 Little Rock, AR 2004 Practicum Experience Response to Intervention at Ridgeview Elementary [Dr. Angela Whalen] Work with reading specialist and school literacy team to develop and implement formative evaluation system for reading and pre-literacy skills, work with grade level teams to use formative literacy data to make decisions about student supports, train data collectors, consult with teachers & student teams concerning academic difficulties for target students Behavior Coach First Step to Success Implement and consult with teachers implementing behavioral support intervention with k-1 students; facilitate HomeBase parent training sessions in child s home Individualized Positive Behavior Support School Psychology Advanced Practicum [Dr. Cynthia Anderson] Work with K-8 school to provide systematic targeted and intensive behavior supports, participate on IPBS team, attend district leadership meetings, train faculty to conduct efficient functional behavioral assessments, support data decision making, collaborate with teachers to provide behavior support interventions Ridgeview Elementary School Psychology Practicum [Dr. Angela Whalen & Dr. Alex Granzin] On-going consultation with teachers & parents to conduct functional and academic assessments & plan interventions, conduct special education eligibility evaluations, participate on Student Support Team, literacy team, and school-wide positive behavior support team, consultant for First Step to Success program, conduct functional assessment of social skills & 2006-2009 2006-2009 2007-2009 Oregon City, OR 2009-Present 2006-2007
lead social skills group EC Cares Community Agency Practicum [Dr. Angela Whalen & Dr. Debby Laimon] Assist with early childhood evaluations (cognitive, adaptive, fine & gross motor, speech & language) for children ages 3 to 5 years, participate in team meetings, observe in pre-school classroom for children with autism & developmental delays Lundy Elementary School Psychology Practicum [Dr. Angela Whalen] Assist in development and implementation of behavioral interventions, conduct academic and social behavior assessments (both for individual students and groups of students) University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Child Clinic Child Clinical Practicum [Dr. Rachel Bowman] Worked as student therapist under supervision of a behavioral psychologist assisting with functional and reinforcer assessments for children with developmental disabilities, provide home, clinic, and school-based behavioral interventions including, discrete trial training, incidental teaching, social skills, & parent training, conducting group therapy/social skills training, assisting in data collection, reporting, and analysis for clinic patient Rodriguez 6 Winter 2006 2005-2006 Little Rock, AR 2003-2005 Professional Reviewing Annual Conference for the Association for Positive Behavior Support, 2008-Present Journal for Positive Behavior Interventions and Support, Guest Reviewer References Cindy Anderson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of School Psychology, 141 Lokey Education Bldg, 5208 University of Oregon, 97401, Phone: (541) 346-2671, canders@uoregon.edu Rob Horner, Ph.D., Alumni-Knight Professor of Special Education, 140 Lokey Education Bldg, 1235 University of Oregon, 97403, Phone: (541) 346-2462, robh@uoregon.edu Beth Harn, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Special Education, 346 HEDCO Education Bldg, 5252 University of Oregon., 97403, Phone: (541) 346-4247, bharn@uoregon.edu Chris Borgmeier, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Special Education, Portland State University, PO Box 751, Portland, OR 97201-0751, Phone: (503) 725-5469 cborgemi@pdx.edu Lee Ann Sharman, M.S., Coordinator for Clackamas ESD Child Evaluation & Service Center, Clackamas, OR, 97015, Phone (503) 675-4177, lsharman@clackesd.k12.or.us Angela Whalen, Ph.D., Instructor & Practicum Coordinator for School Psychology, 345 HEDCO Education Bldg, 5208 University of Oregon,, 97403, Phone: (541) 346-2898, awhalen@uoregon.edu