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Susan Davis Lenski
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
TEACHING CREDENTIALS
Illinois Elementary K9 Teaching
Illinois Administrative K12 (Type 75)
Illinois High School 612 Teaching English
Illinois Special K12 Reading (Type 10)
Illinois Gifted Verification
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professor, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, 2004present.
Professor, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, 20032004.
Associate Professor, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, 1998present.
Assistant Professor, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, 19931998.
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Reading Specialist (K5), Queen Bee Elementary School, School District #16, Glendale Hts., IL, 1990
1993.
Adjunct Faculty, (Undergraduate and graduate, parttime), Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 1991
1993.
Reading and English teacher (Grades 6,7,8), Cary Junior High School, School District #26, Cary, IL 1981
1990.
English teacher (High school dropouts), Young Adult Educational Program, School District #214,
Arlington Hts., IL, 19811988.
Reading, English, and Math teacher (Grades 7,8,9), TASIS England, Thorpe, Surrey, England, Summers,
1983 and 1985.
Classroom teacher (Grades 2,3,4) Briargate Elementary School, School District #26, Cary, IL, 19731981.
PUBLICATIONS
Books
Lenski, S.D., Wham, M.A., Johns, J.L, & Caskey, M.M. (2011). Reading & learning strategies: Middle
grades through high school (4th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Johns, J.L., Lenski, S.D., & Berglund, R. (2011). Essential comprehension strategies for the
intermediate grades. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Lenski, S., & Verbruggen, F. (2010) Writing instruction and assessment for English language learners, K
8. New York: Guilford Press.
Johns, J. L., & Lenski, S. D. (2010). Improving reading: Interventions, strategies and resources (5th ed.).
Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Lenski, S., & Lewis, J. (Eds.) (2008). Reading success for struggling adolescent learners. New York:
Guilford.
Lanier, E., & Lenski, S. (2008). Developing an independent reading program Grades 412. Norwood,
MA: ChristopherGordon.
Lenski, S.D., Wham, M.A., Johns, J.L, & Caskey, M.M. (2007). Reading & learning strategies: Middle
grades through high school (3rd ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Johns, J.L., Lenski, S.D., & Berglund, R.L. (2006). Comprehension and vocabulary strategies for the
elementary grades (2nd ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
ElishPiper, L., Johns, J.L., & Lenski, S.D. (2006). Teaching reading PreK3. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
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Lenski, S.D., Grisham, D.L, & Wold, L. (Eds.) (2006). Literacy teacher preparation: Ten truths teacher
educators need to know. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
Johns, J. L., & Lenski, S. D. (2005). Improving reading: Strategies and resources (4th ed.). Dubuque,
IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Lenski, S.D., & Black, W.L. (Ed.) (2004). Transforming teacher education through partnerships.
Lewiston, NY: Mellen.
Lenski, S.D., & EhlersZavala, F. (2004). Reading strategies for Spanish speakers. Dubuque, IA:
Kendall/Hunt.
Lenski, S. D., & Nierstheimer, S. (2004). Becoming a teacher of reading: A developmental approach.
Columbus, OH: Merrill PrenticeHall.
Lenski, S.D., & Johns, J.L. (2004). Improving writing: Strategies, assessments, resources (2nd ed.).
Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Johns, J.L., Lenski, S.D., & Berglund, R.L. (2003). Comprehension and vocabulary strategies for the
primary grades. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Lenski, S.D., Wham, M.A., & Johns, J.L. (2003). Reading & learning strategies: Middle grades through
high school (2nd ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Johns, J.L., Lenski, S.D., & ElishPiper, L. (2002). Teaching beginning readers: Linking assessment and
instruction (2nd ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Johns, J. L., & Lenski, S. D. (2001). Improving reading: Strategies and resources (3rd ed.). Dubuque,
IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Lenski, S.D., & Johns, J.L. (2000). Improving writing: Resources, strategies, & assessments. Dubuque, IA:
Kendall/Hunt.
Lenski, S.D., Wham, M.A., & Johns, J.L. (1999). Reading & learning strategies for middle & high school
students. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Johns, J.L., Lenski, S.D., & ElishPiper, L. (1999). Early literacy assessments and teaching strategies.
Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Johns, J.L., & Lenski, S.D. (1997). Improving reading: A handbook of strategies (2nd ed.). Dubuque, IA:
Kendall/Hunt.
Lenski, S.D. (Ed.). (1997). A closer look: Writings by teachers. Normal, IL: Illinois Reading Council.
Lenski, S.D. (Ed.). (1997). Kaleidoscope: Writings by students. Normal, IL: Illinois Reading Council.
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Johns, J.L., VanLeirsburg, P., & Davis, S.J. (1994). Improving reading: A handbook of strategies.
Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Johns, J.L., Davis, S.J., Barnhart, J.E., Moss, J.H., & Wheat, T.E. (1992). Celebrating literacy: The joy of
reading and writing. Bloomington, IN: ERIC TRIED Series.
Davis, S.J., & Johns, J.L. (1990). Language arts for gifted middle school students. Bloomington, IN:
ERIC TRIED Series.
Book Chapters
Lenski, S.D., & Verbruggen, F., (2011). Using interest charts to generate topics for writing. In J.
Richards & C. Lassonde (Eds.), Writing strategies for all primary students.
Lenski, S.D. (2008.) Using picture books to explore cultural messages. In C.S. Rhodes, L.B. Wolf, & J.
Darvin (Eds.), From contemplation to action: Promoting social justice through children’s
literature (pp. 109123). East Rockaway, NY: Cummings & Hathaway Publishers.
Lenski, S.D., Mack, C.L, & Brown, J.E. (2008.) Critical elements for literacy instruction of teacher
candidates in urban settings. In L.C. Wilkinson, L.L. Morrow, & V. Chou (Eds.), Improving
literacy achievement in urban schools: Critical elements in teacher preparation (pp. 6180).
Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
Lenski, S.D. (2008). Struggling adolescent readers: Problems and possibilities. In S. Lenski & J.
Lewis (Eds.), Reading success for struggling adolescent learners (pp. 3757). New York:
Guilford.
Lenski, S.D., & Lanier, E. (2008). Making time for independent reading. In S. Lenski & J. Lewis (Eds.),
Reading success for struggling adolescent learners (pp. 133152). New York: Guilford.
Lenski, S.D. (2008). Teaching from a critical literacy perspective and encouraging social action. In S.
Lenski & J. Lewis (Eds.), Reading success for struggling adolescent learners (pp. 227245). New
York: Guilford.
Lenski, S.D. (2008). The future of teacher research. In C.A. Lassonde & S.E. Israel (Eds.), Teachers taking
action: A comprehensive guide to teacher research (pp. 177189). Newark, DE: International
Reading Association.
Daniel, M., Lenski, S.D., Crawford, K., Crumpler, T., & Stallworth, C. (2004). Using ethnographic practice
to become culturally responsive firstyear teachers. In S. D. Lenski & W.L. Black (Ed.),
Transforming teacher education through partnerships (pp. 420432). Lewiston, NY: Mellen.
National Publications.
National PeerReviewed Publications
Lenski, S.D., Ganske, K. and others. (out for review). What are elementary literacy teacher preparation programs
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teaching? Course content of nine teacher preparation programs.
Wolsey, T.D., Lenski, S.D., and others. (out for review). The impact of teacher preparation programs on the
literacy practices of teacher candidates.
Lenski, S.D. (2011). What RTI means for content-area teachers. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy,
55(4), 276-282. (Invited and reviewed commentary)
Lewis, R., Lenski, S.D., Mukhopadhyay, S., Cartwright, C.T. (2010). Mindful wonderment: Using focus
groups to frame social justice. Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology, 2(2), 82-
105.
Lenski, S.D., & Casky, M. (2009). The Lesson Study approach: Planning for student learning. Middle
School Journal, 40(3), 50-57.
Wold, L.S., Grisham, D.L., Farnan, N., & Lenski, S.D. (2008). Examining the research on critical issues in
literacy teacher education. Journal of Reading Education, 33(2), 11-20.
Lenski, S.D. (2007). Reflections on being biliterate: Lessons from paraprofessionals. Action in Teacher
Education, 28(4), 104-113.
Lenski, S.D., EhlersZavala, F., Daniel, M., & SunIrminger, X. (2006). Assessing English Language
Learners (ELLs) in mainstream classrooms. The Reading Teacher, 60(1), 2434.
Lenski, S.D., Crawford, K.M., Crumpler, T.P., & Stallworth, C. (2005). Preparing preservice teachers in
a diverse world. Action in Teacher Education, 27(3), 312.
Lenski, S.D., Crumpler, T.P., Stallworth, C., & Crawford, K.M. (2005). Beyond awareness: Preparing
culturally responsive preservice teachers. Teacher Education Quarterly, 32(2), 85100.
Toll, C., Kolloff, P., Lenski, S. D., & Nierstheimer, S. (2004). Washing our students clean: Internal
conflicts in response to preservice teachers’ beliefs and practices about literacy learning. Journal
of Teacher Education, 55, 164176.
Stallworth, C., Crawford, K., Crumpler, T., & Lenski, S.D. (2003). Now I see: Understanding culturally
diverse perspectives. In J.R. Dangel & E.M. Guyton (Ed.), Research on preparing teachers who
can meet the needs of all students (pp. 3144). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Lenski, S. D., & Nierstheimer, S.L. (2002). Strategic instruction from a sociocultural perspective. Reading
Psychology, 23, 127143.
Lenski, S.D. (2001). Brain surfing: A strategy for making crosscurricular connections. Reading Horizons,
42, 2137.
Lenski, S.D. (2001). Netsearch strategies of experienced researchers. In W.M. Linek, E.G. Sturtevant, J.R.
Dugan, & P.E. Linder (Eds.), Celebrating the voices of literacy: College Reading Association
Yearbook (pp. 179192). Commerce, TX: College Reading Association.
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Lenski, S. D. (2001). Intertextual connections during discussions about literature. Reading Psychology, 22,
313335.
Lenski, S. D., Grisham, D., Brink, B., Jampole, E., Cohen, S., Mahurt, S., Zeek, C., & Richards, J. (2001).
Researching the relationship between schooluniversity partnerships and students’ literacy
learning. Journal of Reading Education, 26, 2328.
Wham, M. A., Cook, G., & Lenski, S.D. (2001). A comparison of teachers whose literacy orientations
reflect constructivist or traditional principles. Journal of Reading Education, 26, 18.
Lenski, S.D. (1999). The Directed Reading Connected Activity (DRCA): A strategy to promote
connections across texts. Journal of Reading Education, 24, 912.
Grisham, D.L., Bergeron, B., Brink, B., Farnan, N., Lenski, S.D., & Meyerson, M. (1999). Connecting
communities of practice through Professional Development School activities. Journal of Teacher
Education, 50, 182191.
Lenski, S.D., & Pardieck, S. (1998). Improving preservice teachers’ attitudes toward writing. In J.R.
Dugan, P.E. Linder, W.M. Linek, & E.G. Sturtevant (Eds.), Advancing the world of literacy:
Moving into the 21st century (pp. 269281.) Commerce, TX: College Reading Association.
Lenski, S.D. (1998). Mentoring teachers in a Professional Development School learn from student interns.
In E.G. Sturtevant , J.R. Dugan, P.E. Linder, & W.M. Linek (Eds.), Literacy and community (pp.
177187). Commerce, TX: College Reading Association.
Lenski, S.D. (1998). Intertextual intentions: Making connections across texts. The Clearing House, 72, 74
80.
Lenski, S.D., Wham, M.A., & Griffey, D.C. (1998). Literacy orientation survey: A survey to clarify
teachers’ beliefs and practices. Reading Research and Instruction, 37, 217236.
Lenski, S.D., & Johns, J.L. (1998). Strategic knowledge when writing from sources. Reading Psychology,
19, 287315.
Nourie, B.L., & Lenski, S.D. (1998). The (in)effectiveness of content area literacy instruction for secondary
preservice teachers. The Clearing House, 71, 372374.
Lenski, S.D., & Johns, J.L. (1997). Patterns of readingtowrite. Reading Research and Instruction, 37,
1538.
Lenski, S.D., Riss, M., & Flickinger, G. (1996). Honoring student selfevaluation in the classroom
community. Primary Voices, 4, 2432.
Lenski, S.D., Wham, M., Layne, S., & Layne, D. (1996). Informal assessment at the middle school level.
Middle School Journal, 27, 4145.
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Nourie, B., Curtis, D., & Lenski, S.D. (1995). Characteristics of middle school reading programs. Journal
of Reading Education, 22, 4656.
Davis, S.J. (1994). The research process of middle school students. Reading Improvement, 31, 224242.
Davis, S.J., & Wham, M.A. (1994). Composing from selfselected sources. In E. Sturtevant & W. Linek
(Eds.), Pathways for literacy (pp. 225236). Commerce, TX: College Reading Association.
Davis, S.J. (1994). Make reading rewarding, not rewarded. Education Digest, 60, 6365.
Wham, M.A., & Davis, S.J. (1994). Dialogue journals as a vehicle for preservice teachers to experience the
writing process. Reading Horizons, 35, 6270.
Davis, S.J. (1994). Queen Bee Elementary School reading/language arts program: Reading as its own
reward. Reading Teacher, 47, 474476.
Davis, S.J. (1994). Give them a reason to read. Principal, 73, 3738.
Davis, S.J. (1994). Teaching practices that encourage or eliminate plagiarism. Middle School Journal, 25,
5558.
Davis, S.J., & Diaz, S. (1994). Identifying and educating lowliterate adults. Reading Horizons, 34, 316
323.
Davis, S.J., & Gerber, R. (1994). Content area strategies in secondary mathematics classrooms. Journal of
Reading, 38, 5557.
Johns, J. L., & Davis, S.J. (1993). Teachers' beliefs about testwiseness principles. Journal of Reading
Education, 19, 1725.
Johns, J.L., & Davis, S.J. (1991). Perceptions of preservice and inservice teachers regarding testtaking
procedures and testwiseness programs. In T. V. Rasinski, N. Padak, & J. Logan (Eds.), Reading
is knowledge (pp. 121128). Pittsburgh, KS: College Reading Association.
Davis, S.J., & Hunter, J. (1990). Historical novels: A context for student research. Journal of Reading, 33,
602607.
Davis, S.J. (1990). Breaking the cycle of failure through the thematic experience approach. Journal of
Reading, 33, 178181.
Davis, S.J. (1990). Synonym rally: A vocabulary concept game. Journal of Reading, 33, 380.
Davis, S.J. (1990). The dog ate my homework. Middle School Journal, 21, 43.
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Davis, S.J. (1990). Applying content study skills in colisted reading classrooms. Journal of Reading, 33,
277281.
Davis, S.J., & Johns, J.L. (1989). Students as authors: Helping gifted students get published. Gifted Child
Today, 41, 2022.
Davis, S.J., & Winek, J. (1989). Improving expository writing by increasing background knowledge.
Journal of Reading, 33, 178181.
Davis, S.J. (1989). Nonfiction book scan. Journal of Reading, 33, 222.
Davis, S.J. (1989). Evening classes for atrisk kids cost only a little, but they help a lot. The American
School Board Journal, 176, 33.
Davis, S.J. (1989). Using multiple criteria to place middle school students. Journal of Reading, 32, 720
728.
State Publications
Lenski, S.D., Houshmand, R., Pearson, R., & Teague, A. (2007). Multi-genre text sets: Combining
nonfiction and literature. Oregon English Journal, 19(1), 19-24.
Daniel, M., & Lenski, S. (2007). The importance of critical literacy for English language learners. Illinois
Reading Council Journal, 35(2), 32-36.
Lenski, S.D., Bellrose, B., Calvert, T., Filarski, G., Theleritis, J., & White, J. (2006). Poetic reflections
on overcoming barriers to implementing writing workshop. Illinois Reading Council Journal.
Lenski, S.D., Daniel, M., EhlersZavala, F., & Alvayero, M. (2004). Assessing struggling Englishlanguage
learners. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 32(4), 2130.
Davis (Lenski), S. J., & Jepson, D. (2000). Beyond response to literature: Literary criticism in the middle
school. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 27, 8185. (Reprint)
Lenski, S.D. (1998). Schools that succeed on the IGAP reading test. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 26,
4259.
Lenski, S.D., Marciniec, P.V., & and Johns, J.L. (1998). Study smart Test terrific. Normal, IL: Illinois
Reading Council.
Wham, M.A., & Lenski, S.D. (1996). Sharing the journey: Seven strategies for responding to literature.
Wisconsin State Reading Association Journal, 40, 2934.
Marciniec, P., & Lenski, S.D. (1995/96). The homeschool connection: Levels of parent involvement.
Illinois Reading Council Journal, 23, 34a34d.
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Lenski, S.D., & Wham, M.A. (1995). Instructional change through selfreflection. Illinois Reading Council
Journal, 23, 1727.
Lenski, S.D., & Nourie, B.L. (1994). Secondary school reading. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 22, 44a
44d.
Davis, S.J. (1994). Profile of an exemplary reading program. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 22, 5157.
Davis, S.J. (1992). Right in the middle: Parents as study consultants. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 20,
2830.
Davis, S.J., & Winek, J. (1991). Right in the middle: The assessment question. Illinois Reading Council
Journal, 19, 2224.
Davis, S.J., & Jepson, D.C. (1991). Beyond responding to literature: Literary criticism in the middle
school. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 19, 2532.
Davis, S.J., & Cantalupo, D. (1991). Ability grouping: Where do we go from here? Illinois Reading
Council Journal, 19, 24a24d.
Davis, S.J. (1991). The necessary role of reading educators in the literacy effort. Illinois Reading Council
Journal, 19, 1519.
Davis, S.J., & Johns, J.L. (1991). Identifying and challenging gifted readers. Illinois Reading Council
Journal, 19, 34a34d.
Davis, S.J., & Hunter, J. (1991). Connections: Creative reading and historical research for gifted middle
school students. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 19, 712.
Johns, J.L., & Davis, S.J. (1990). Reading interests of middle school students. Ohio Reading Teacher, 24,
4749.
Johns, J.L., & Davis, S.J. (1990). Helping students take tests. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 18, 24a
24d.
Davis, S.J. (1990). Parents as study consultants A workshop for parents. Normal, IL: Illinois Reading
Council.
Reviews
Davis, S.J. (1991). Open to question: The art of teaching and learning by inquiry. Journal of Reading, 35,
78.
Johns, J.L., & Davis, S.J. (1987). Reading miscue inventory system disk. Reading Psychology, 8, 236
241.
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Encyclopedia Entry
Lenski, S.D. (2003). Story grammar. In B.J. Guzzetti (Ed). Literacy in America: An encyclopedia of
history, theory, and practice (pp. 619622). Santa Barbara, CA: ABCCLIO.
Policy White Paper
Lewis, J., Lenski, S.D., and others. (2009). The importance of higher education in the literacy preparation
of urban students. To be presented to Congress, 2010.
Editorials
Lenski, S.D., Black, W., Crawford, K., Crumpler, T., Nierstheimer, S.L., & Smith, B. (2001). Changing
times, conflicting reforms: Where does reading education fit it? Journal of Reading Education, 27,
57.
Lenski, S.D., Black, W., Crawford, K., Crumpler, T., Nierstheimer, S.L., & Smith, B. (2001). Business as
usual? Journal of Reading Education, 27, 8.
Nierstheimer, S.L., Black, W., Crawford, K., Crumpler, T.Pl, Lenski, S.D., & Smith, B.
(2002). Morethanmentoring preservice teachers. Journal of Reading Education, 27, 57.
Commentaries
Lenski, S. D. (2000). Commentary: Pushing too far. In J.C. Richards & J. P. Gipe, Elementary literacy
lessons: Cases and commentaries from the field (p. 22). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Lenski, S. D. (2000). Commentary: One, two, three, all eyes on me. In J.C. Richards & J. P. Gipe,
Elementary literacy lessons: Cases and commentaries from the field (pp. 4546). Mahwah, NJ:
Lawrence Erlbaum.
Lenski, S. D. (2000). Commentary: Active listening In J.C. Richards & J. P. Gipe, Elementary literacy
lessons: Cases and commentaries from the field (p. 62). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Monographs
Lenski, S.D. (1998). Using student interns to implement flexible groups in primary classrooms.
Monograph prepared for Wheeling Consolidated School District #21.
Lenski, S.D. (1998). Schools that succeed on the IGAP reading test. Monograph prepared for the Illinois
Reading Council.
Research Reports
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Davis, S.J. (1991). Three reading groups: An American educational tradition. Literacy Research Report
#8. DeKalb, IL: Northern Illinois University.
Johns, J.L., & Davis, S.J. (1991). Perceptions of preservice and inservice teachers regarding testtaking
procedures and testwiseness programs. Literacy Research Report #4. DeKalb, IL: Northern
Illinois University.
ERIC Publications and Documents
Davis, S.J., & Johns, J.L. (1990). Strengthening testtaking and study strategies in reading, ERIC FAST
Bib No. 48.
Johns, J.L., & Davis, S.J. (1990). Using literature in middle schools. ERIC Digest.
Rasnak, M., Auer, C., Davis, S., DeBates, M., McDougall, R., Seri, T., & Stahl, N. (1990). Comparative
reading: An annotated bibliography. DeKalb, IL: Northern Illinois University. (ERIC Document
Reproduction Service ED 307586).
Brochure
Illinois Colleges and Universities: Leaders in Reading Preparation. Normal, IL: Illinois State University.
Dissertation
Davis, S.J. (1992). The research process of middle school students. Unpublished doctoral dissertation.
DeKalb, IL: Northern Illinois University.
PRESENTATIONS
National Presentations
Lenski, S.D. and others. (2012, April). The effect of teacher education programs on the instructional
practices of preservice teachers. Presentation at the International Reading Association Conference,
Chicago, IL.
Thieman, G., & Lenski, S. (2012, April). Preparing pre-service teachers to effectively integrate literacy
instruction in secondary social studies. Paper accepted for presentation at American Educational
Research Association Conference, Division K. Vancouver, B.C. Canada.
Thieman, G., & Lenski, S. (2011, December). What work samples reveal about secondary pre-service
social studies teachers’ use of literary strategies in student teaching. Paper accepted for
presentation at National Council for the Social Studies Conference, College and University
Faculty Assembly, Washington, D.C.
Lenski, S., & Thieman, G. (2011, December). What work samples reveal about secondary pre-service
social studies teachers’ use of literary strategies in student teaching. Paper accepted for
presentation at the Literacy Research Association Conference, Jacksonville, FL.
Lenski, S.D. (and others). (2011). Expanding the investigation: Exploring the impact of teacher
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preparation programs on the instructional practices of teacher candidates. Paper accepted for
presentation at the Literacy Research Association Conference, Jacksonville, FL.
Scales, R., Lenski, S.D. (and others). (2011, November). Signature aspects of literacy teacher education
programs: A national study. Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers, Richmond, VA.
Lenski, S.D. (and others). (2010, Dec.). The impact of teacher education programs on the instructional
Lenski, S.D., & Caskey, M. (2010, April). Collaborative planning using Lesson Study: A professional
development tool for literacy coaches. International Reading Association, Chicago, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (2009, December). Promising practices in reading teacher education: What are researchers
of reading teacher pedagogy doing in their teaching? Presentation at the annual meeting of the
National Reading Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Lenski, S.D. (2009, December). Essential nature of planning for instruction in the content area.
Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Lenski, S.D. (2008, December). Planning for literacy: Disciplinary differences. Presentation at the annual
meeting of the National Reading Conference, Orlando, FL.
Lenski, S.D. (2008, December). Incorporation literacy instruction using the Lesson Study approach.
Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Orlando, FL.
Lenski, S.D., & Caskey, M. (2008, May). Engaging middle level teachers in literacy through Lesson Study.
Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Atlanta, GA.
Lenski, S.D. (2008, May). Vocabulary strategies for schoolwide success. Presentation at the annual
meeting of the International Reading Association, Atlanta, GA.
Lenski, S.D., & Lanier, E. (2008, May). Developing a schoolwide independent reading program.
Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Atlanta, GA.
Berglund, R., Elish-Piper, E., Johns, J.L., Zeigler, L., & Lenski, S.D. (2008, May). Strategies for engaging
readers in the middle and upper grades. Presentation at the annual meeting of the International
Reading Association, Atlanta, GA.
Lenski, S.D. (2007, May). Reading logically: Teaching students to read informational texts. Presentation at
the annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Toronto, Canada.
Berglund, R., Johns, J.L., Elish-Piper, L., & Lenski, S. (2007, May). Super strategies for reading
instruction. Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Toronto,
Canada.
Lenski, S.D (and others). (2007, May). Improving the preparation of teachers of reading in urban settings:
A project of the International Reading Association, Annual Meeting of the International Reading
Association, Toronto, Canada.
Lenski, S.D. (2007, February). Strategies that help students build inferences. Guatemalan Reading
Conference, Guatemala City.
Smith, K., Lenski, S.D., Farnan, N., & Grisham, D.L. (2006, December). ICT 4 TE: If you don’t know what
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this means, you’ve got to be here! (Information and Communication Technology for Teacher
Educators). Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Los Angeles,
CA.
Lenski, S.D. (2006, December). Critical elements for literacy instruction of teacher candidates in urban
settings. Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Los Angeles,
CA.
Lenski, S.D., Cartwright, C., Lewis, R., & Mukhopadhyay, S. (2006, November). Social justice in a
Graduate School of Education. 7th Annual International Meeting of SIETAR (Society of
Intercultural Education, Training and Research), Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Mukhopadhyay, S., Cartwright, C., Lewis, R., & Lenski, S.D. (2006, November). What does social justice
mean to me? An analysis of a college-wide perspective. 16th Annual International Meeting of
NAME (National Association of Multicultural Education), Phoenix, Arizona.
Lenski, S.D., Grisham, D., & Wold, L. (2006, May). Advocacy ideas for literacy teacher educators.
International Reading Association, Chicago, IL.
Morrow, L.M., Wilkinson, L., Chou, V., Lewis, J., & Lenski, S.D. (2006). Improving the preparation of
teachers of reading in urban settings. International Reading Association, Chicago, IL.
Lenski, S.D., & EhlersZavala, F. (2006, May). Assessing English Language Learners in mainstream
classrooms. International Reading Association, Chicago, IL.
Lenski, S.D., & Lanier, E. (2006, April). Racing to read: Independent reading in middle schools.
Preconference International Reading Association, Chicago, IL.
Lenski, S.D, Bergeron, B., Crumpler, T., & Young, J. (2006, January). Visioning “Truth” in teacher
education: Dispelling myths and returning trust to the profession. AACTE Annual Meeting, San
Diego, CA.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, December) Reflections on being biliterate: Lessons from paraprofessionals.
Presentation at the annual conference of the National Reading Conference, Miami, FL.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, July). Strategy decision making. International Leadership Conference, Toronto,
Canada.
Lenski, S.D., EhlersZavala, F., Daniel, M., Richek, M., & Badilla, M. (2005, May). Literacy strategies for
Spanish speakers in English classrooms. Presentation at the annual conference of the International
Reading Association (IRA), San Antonio, Texas.
Daniel, M.C., & Lenski, S.D. (2005, April). Helping ELLs become critical readers. Presentation at the
annual Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) conference, San Antonio,
Texas.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, February). Developing a reading culture in your school. Presentation at the biannual
International Literacy Conference, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
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Lenski, S.D. (2005, February). Promoting reading comprehension. Presentation at the biannual
International Literacy Conference, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Lenski, S.D., & Daniel, M. (2005, February). Critical reading strategies. Presentation at the biannual
International Literacy Conference, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
EhlersZavala, F., & Lenski, S.D. (January, 2005). Reading strategies that transfer for biliteracy
development in English and Spanish. Paper presented at the Annual International
Bilingual/Multicultural Education Conference, San Antonio, Texas.
Black, W., Crawford, K.M., & Lenski, S.D. (2004, November). The significance of inner and outer lives of
students. Paper presentted at the annual meeting at the National Council of Teachers of English,
Indianapolis, Indiana.
Lenski, S.D. (2004, December). Dispelling myths about teacher education in literacy: Learning from our
stories. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, San Antonio,
Texas.
Lenski, S.D. (2004, July). Reading text critically. Presentation at the Twentieth World Congress of the
International Reading Association, Manila, Philippines.
Lenski, S., Daniel, M., & Alvayero, M. (2004, January). Adopting a critical stance toward text.
Presentation at VI Congreso de las Americas, Panama City, Panama.
Lenski, S.D., & EhlersZavala, F. (2004, April). Reading and writing strategies for biliteracy development.
Paper presented at the annual Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
conference, Long Beach, CA.
Lenski, S.D., & Spycher, E. (2004, May). The school community: A promising learning site for preservice
teachers. Paper presented at the annual International Reading Association Conference, Reno, NV.
Lenski, S.D., & Crawford, K. (2004, May). Preparing culturally responsive teachers. Poster presentation
at the annual International Reading Association Conference, Reno, NV.
Bergergon, B., Young, J., Lenski, S. and others. (2003, December). Ten truths about
teacher education. Paper presented at the National Reading Conference, Scottsdale, AZ.
Lenski, S.D. (2003, Feburary). Actividades de vocabulario que hacen el aprendizaje
divertido. Presentation at the IV Conferencia International de LectoEscritura, Guatemala City,
Guatemala.
Crumpler, T., Lenski, S.J., Crawford, K., Stallworth, C. (2003, April). Beyond awareness: New teachers
into classrooms. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association. Chicago, IL.
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Lenski, S.D., Warren, J., Crawford, K., VecianaSuarea, A., Daniel, M., Crumpler, T.,
Stallworth, C., Martinez, C. (2003, May). Preparing literacy teachers for diverse classrooms
through ethnography: A symposium. Symposium conducted at the International Reading
Association Conference, Orlando, Fl.
Bergergon, B., Young, J., & Lenski, S.. (2003, December). Ten truths about teacher education. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Scottsdale, AZ.
Crumpler, T., Crawford, K., Lenski, S., & Stallworth, C. (2002, April). Beyond awareness: Preparing
teachers in a diverse world. Paper presented at American Educational Research
Association, New Orleans, LA.
Crawford, K., Crumpler, T., Lenski, S., Moss, K., & Stallworth, C. (2002, February) Beyond awareness:
Preparing teachers in a diverse world. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of AACTE, New
York.
Crumpler, T., Lenski, S., Crawford, K., & Stallworth, C. (2002, January). Reconceptualizing teaching as a
performative/poetic act: Analysis of video data from a yearlong ethnography project. Paper
presented at the Annual Conference on Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies, Atlanta.
Lenski, S.D., Crawford, K., Crumpler, T., & Stallworth, C. (2001, December). Preparing culturally
responsive teachers: Issues, strategies, and dilemmas. Paper presented at the National Reading
Conference, San Antonio.
Lenski, S.D, Kolloff, P., Nierstheimer, S., & Toll, C. (2001, May). Washing our students clean: Our
reaction to the “faulty” learning of preservice teacher. Paper presented at the International
Reading Association, New Orleans.
Lenski, S.D. (2000, December). Voices from the Professional Development School movement: Links to
literacy. Paper presented at the National Reading Conference, Scottsdale, AZ (with Judy Mitchell,
Sheila Cohen, Ellen Jampole, Catherine Zeek, Beverly Brink, Dana Grisham, Nancy Farnan,
Douglas Fisher).
Lenski, S.D. (2000, December). Untangling the Web: Netsearch strategies of experienced researchers.
Paper presented at the National Reading Conference, Scottsdale, AZ.
Lenski, S. D. (2000, December). Washing our students clean: Internal conflict in response to preservice
teachers’ beliefs and practices. Presentation at the National Reading Conference, Scottsdale, AZ
(with Carol J. Hopkins, Susan L. Nierstheimer, Penny Kolloff, Cathy Toll, Jane Hansen).
Lenski, S. D. (2000, November). Researching using the Internet: New ways of thinking. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the College Reading Association, St. Pete’s Beach, FL.
Lenski, S. D. (2000, November). Every PDS has a story to tell: Challenges, successes, common themes.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the College Reading Association, St. Pete’s Beach, FL
(with Ellen Jampole, Sheila Cohen, Dana L. Grisham, Beverly Brink, Catherine Zeek).
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Lenski, S. D. (2000, November). Deconstructing popular cultural beliefs abut literacy: Part II. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the College Reading Association, St. Pete’s Beach, FL (with
Victoria J. Risko, William G. Brozo, Jerry L. Johns, and D. Ray Reutzel).
Lenski, S.D. (2000, May). Literacy issues in developing countries: New directions. Presentation at the
annual meeting of the International Reading Association , Indianapolis, IN.
Lenski, S. D. (2000, April). Questioning the strategies that promote intertextual connections. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans,
LA.
Brozo, B., Johns, J.L., Risko, V., & Lenski, S.D. (1999, November). Out of the mist: Deconstructing
popular media messages about reading. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the College
Reading Association, Hilton Head, SC.
Lenski, S.D., & Zeek, C.K. (1999, December). Current research on the relationship between school
university partnerships and student literacy learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
National Reading Conference, Orlando, FL.
Grisham, D.L., & Lenski, S.D. (1999, December). Methodological issues in researching student literacy
learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Orlando,
FL.
Lenski, S.D. (1999, December). Pushing intertexual boundaries during discussions about literature. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Orlando, FL.
Lenski, S.D. (1999, May). Discussions that promote crosscurricular links. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the International Reading Association Conference, San Diego, CA.
Grisham, D., Farnan, N., Bergeron, B., Lenski, S.D., Brink, B., Rudenga, E., Meyerson, M., & McKinney,
M. (1998, December). Linking literacy and learning: Innovations from six Professional
Development School projects. Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Reading
Conference, Austin, TX.
Lenski. S.D. (1998, November). Helping preservice teachers love writing. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the College Reading Association, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Risko, V., Johns, J.L., Lenski, S.D., Mathews, M., Brozo, B., & Reutzel, R., (1998, November). Revisiting
efforts to reach common ground in beliefs about literacy: Is consensus possible and useful?
Presentation at the annual meeting of the College Reading Association, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Lenski, S.D. (1998, November). The Directed Reading Connecting Activity: A strategy to promote
connections across texts. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the College Reading
Association, Myrtle Beach, SC.
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Lenski, S.D. (1998, May). Student interns’ influence on mentoring teachers’ knowledge of reading
strategies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association,
Orlando, FL.
Godbold, J., Fisher, R., Lenski, S.D., Ryan, T., DesCarpentrie, L., Knutson, K., & Warren, J., (1998,
February). A Professional Development School success story: Illinois State University/Wheeling,
Illinois school partnership. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Association of
Colleges for Teacher Education, New Orleans, LA.
Grisham, D., Farnan, N., Lenski, S.D., Myerson, M., Bergeron, B., & Brink, B. (1997, December).
Connecting communities of practice: K12 and university partnerships. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Scottsdale, AZ.
Lenski, S.D., & Wham, M.A.(1997, December). The literacy orientation survey: A survey to clarify
teacher beliefs and practices. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Reading
Conference, Scottsdale, AZ.
Johns, J.L., Brozo, B., ElishPiper, L., Risko, V., & Lenski, S.D. (1997, November). Toward common
ground in beliefs about reading and writing. Presentation at the annual meeting of the College
Reading Association, Boston, MA.
Lenski, S.D. (1997, November). Influence of student interns on mentoring teachers’ knowledge of reading
strategies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the College Reading Association, Boston,
MA.
Lenski, S.D. (1997, May). New roles for preservice teachers, mentoring teachers, and university
instructors in a Professional Development School. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
International Reading Association, Atlanta, GA.
Lenski, S.D., & Wham, M.A. (1997, March). The literacy orientation survey: Clarifying connections
between beliefs and practice. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational
Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Lenski, S.D., & Wham, M.A. (1996, December). The construction of a literacy orientation survey:
Clarifying connections between beliefs and practice. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
National Reading Conference, Charleston, SC.
Lenski, S.D., & Johns, J.L. (1996, December). Decisionmaking during the research process: A case study.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Charleston, SC.
Wham, M., & Lenski, S.D. (1996, November). Literacy orientation survey: Clarifying beliefs and
practices in literacy instruction. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the College Reading
Association, Charleston, SC.
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Johns, J.L., Risko, V., & Lenski, S.D. (1996, November). Exploring the notion of balanced reading
instruction. Presentation at the annual meeting of the College Reading Association, Charleston,
SC.
Lenski, S.D. (1996, November). Learning to become literacy teachers: New roles for preservice teachers,
mentoring teachers, and university instructors in a Professional Development School. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the College Reading Association, Charleston, SC.
Lenski, S.D. (1996, May). Middle school reading programs: An update. Presentation at the annual
meeting of the International Reading Association, New Orleans, LA.
Lenski, S.D. (1995, May). Middle school reading programs: What is and what should be. Presentation at
the annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Anaheim, CA.
Lenski, S.D. (1994, November). Effect of participation in writing workshops on the dispositional writing
apprehension of preservice teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the College
Reading Association, New Orleans, LA.
Davis, S.J., & Layne, D. (1994, May). Using textbook reading strategies for assessment. Presentation at
the annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Toronto, Canada.
Davis, S.J., Saiz, B., & Huske, L. (1994, February). Training and employing teenage tutors. Presentation at
the North American Conference on Adult and Adolescent Literacy, Washington DC.
Davis, S.J. (1993, November). Composing from selfselected sources. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the College Reading Association, Richmond, VA.
Davis, S.J., Furnish, B., Russell, V., & DeAngelis, A. (1993, April). Reading as its own reward.
Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association, San Antonio, Texas.
Davis, S.J., & Sherman, M.J. (1993, April). Promoting parental involvement in the middle school.
Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association, San Antonio, Texas.
Davis, S.J., Sherman, M.J., Switzer, S., & Stocky, R. (1992, July). Working together: Extending young
adult literacy by integrating reading and writing strategies in content area classrooms.
Presentation at the International Reading Association World Congress, Maui, Hawaii.
Davis, S.J., Sherman, M.J., Switzer, S., Sonnleitner, T., & Stocky, R. (1992, May). Working together:
Extending young adult literacy by integrating reading and writing strategies in content area
classrooms. Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association
Convention, Orlando, FL.
Davis, S.J., & Wheat, T. (1992, May). Research process of middle school students. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Orlando, FL.
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Davis, S.J. (1991, May). Using the historicalbiographical approach to teaching literature in middle
schools. Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Las Vegas,
NV.
Johns, J.L., Cummings, C., & Davis, S.D. (1990, May). Testwiseness, test anxiety, and coaching: Issues,
strategies, and practices. Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Reading
Association, Atlanta, GA.
Davis, S.J. (1990, May). Integrating reading with content area classes. Presentation at the annual meeting
of the International Reading Association, Atlanta, GA.
Davis, S.J. (1990, January). Using a whole language approach in an alternative high school. Presentation
at the North American Conference on Adult and Adolescent Literacy, Washington D.C.
Davis, S.J., & Wheat, T. (1989, May). Study hall for parents: Presenting a model parent meeting for the
middle schools with an emphasis on study skills. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
International Reading Association, New Orleans, LA,
Regional and State Presentations
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2012). What RTI means for content area teachers. Oregon Reading Association
Conference, Portland, OR.
Lenski, S.D., McElhone, D., Ranker, J., & Shrier, D. (February, 2010). Keys to engagement: Choice,
literature, digital media, and discourse. West IRA Regional Conference, Portland, OR.
Verbruggen, F., & Lenski, S.D. (February, 2010). Writing instruction for English language learners. 20th
West IRA Regional Conference, Portland, OR.
Kamil, M., Dole, J., & Lenski, S.D. (February, 2010). Improving adolescent literacy: Effective vocabulary
and comprehension practices. Portland, OR. (Discussion group panel)
Lenski, S.D. (August, 2008). Incorporating reading skills in content area instruction using Lesson Study.
Superintendent’s Institute, Portland, OR.
Lewis, R. E., Lenski, S. D., Mukhopadhyay, S., Cartwright, C. T. (2008). Using focus groups to foster
collective reflection on social justice. Proceedings of the 5th Symposium on Action Research:
Action Research in Education and Leadership. San Diego: Center for Student Support Systems
(CS3), University of San Diego.
Lenski, S.D. (2007, March). Comprehension strategies for English Language Learners. Illinois Reading
Conference, Springfield, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (2007, March). Making literacy strategies visible and explicit. Illinois Reading Conference,
Springfield, IL.
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Lenski, S.D. (2007, March). Teaching students to read critically. Illinois Reading Conference, Springfield,
IL.
Lenski, S.D. (2007, February). Reading logically: Helping students read informational text. Oregon
Reading Association Conference, Portland, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (2006, October). Vocabulary learning as a way of life: Instruction that makes a difference.
33rd Plains IRA Regional Conference, Omaha, NE.
Lenski, S.D. (2006, October). Using logic maps to make sense of informational texts. 33rd Plains IRA
Regional Conference, Omaha, NE.
Lenski, S.D. (2006, October). Improving reading comprehension for all students. Keystone State Reading
Association Conference, Champion, PA.
Lenski, S.D. (April, 2006). Critical reading strategies in grades 412. Iowa Reading Association
Conference, Des Moines, IA.
Lenski, S.D. (April, 2006). Teaching vocabulary strategies in middle and high school. Iowa Reading
Association Conference, Des Moines, IA.
Lenski, S.D. (April, 2006). Textbased instructional strategies. Regional National Council of Teachers of
English, Portland, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (March, 2006). Critical reading strategies: Grades 412. Regional National Council of
Teachers of English, Portland, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2006). Teaching students to read critically. Oregon Reading Association
Conference, Portland, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (January, 2006). Teaching students to read critically. Lancaster Reading Association,
Lancaster, PA.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, November). Improving writing instruction. Alpha Upsilon Alpha, Framingham State
College, Framingham, MA.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, October). Vocabulary instruction that improve comprehension. Idaho Reading Council
Conference, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, October). Reading strategies that make difference. Idaho Reading Council Conference,
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, October). Teaching students to be critical readers. Transmountain Regional
Conference, Calgary, Canada.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, July). Literacy leadership. Superintendent’s Summer Institute: Strategies for Student
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Success, Portland, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, July). Content area reading strategies. Western Illinois Reading Institute, Macomb, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, July). Comprehension strategies. Western Illinois Reading Institute, Macomb, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, July). Critical reading strategies. Western Illinois Reading Institute, Rock Island, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, July). Strategy Decision Making. Superintendent’s Summer Institute: Strategies for
Student Success, Portland, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, June). Critical Reading Strategies. Pennsylvania Leadership Conference, State
College, PA.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, June). Improving Reading Comprehension. Pennsylvania Leadership Conference, State
College, PA.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, April). Broaden your horizons using reading comprehension strategies. Presentation at
the annual meeting of the Saskatchewan Reading Conference, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, March). How to improve reading comprehension. Annual meeting of the St. Croix
Reading Council, St. Croix, Virgin Islands.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, March). Vocabulary and comprehension strategies. Annual meeting of the St. Croix
Reading Council, St. Croix, Virgin Islands.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, March). Reading comprehension for Spanish speakers. Annual meeting of the
Washington Organization for Reading Development, Richland, Washington.
Lenski, S.D. (2005, Feburary). Reading and learning strategies for improved comprehension. Education
Now and in the Future, NW Regional Educational Laboratory, Portland, Oregon.
Lenski, S.D. (2004, October). Reading critical reading. Annual meeting of the Washington Organization
for Reading Development, Tukwila, Washington.
Lenski, S.D. (2004, October). Using reading strategies to promote comprehension. Annual meeting of the
Alaska State Literacy Conference, Fairbanks, Alaska.
Lenski, S.D. (2004, October). Teaching students to read critically. Presentation at the annual meeting of
the
Oregon Council of Teachers of English, Grants Pass, Oregon.
Lenski, S.D. (2004, October). Reading strategies that promote comprehension. Presentation at the annual
meeting of the Oregon Council of Teachers of English, Grants Pass, Oregon.
Lenski, S.D. (2004, October). Improving comprehension through reading strategies. Presentation at the fall
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conference of Oregon Council of Teachers of English, Wilsonville, Oregon.
Lenski, S.D., & Stiles, B. (2004, March). Writing strategies for primary grade students. Presentation at the
annual Illinois Reading Council conference, Springfield, IL.
Lenski, S.D., Black, W., Crawford, K., Owles, C., Spycher, E., Wellinski, S., & Vilmin, D. (2004, March).
The power of nonfiction picturebooks. Presentation at the annual Illinois Reading Council
conference, Springfield, IL.
Lenski, S., Woodward, T., Stiles, B., Espe, C., Coon, N., Walker, V. (March, 2003). K2
Writing rubrics. Illinois Reading Council, Springfield, IL.
Toll, C., Black, W., Crawford, K., Crumpler, T., Lenski, S.D., Owles, C., Smith, B., &
Wellinski, S. (2003, March). Diversities in our classrooms: Conversations with faculty from the
Center for Reading & Literacy. Illinois Reading Council, Springfield, IL.
Lenski, S., White, T., Calvert, T., Belrose, B., Theleritis, J., & Filarski, G. (2002, March). How to
implement writing workshops in busy classrooms. Presentation at the Illinois Reading Council,
Springfield, IL.
Toll, C., Crumpler, T., Lenski, S., Nierstheimer, S., Black, W., Crawford, K., & Smith, B. (2002, March,\).
Meeting the standards while maintaining a purposeful, studentcentered classroom: A conversation
with faculty from the center for Reading and Literacy. Presentation at the Illinois Reading
Council, Springfield, IL.
Lenski, S. D. (2000, March). Strategies for teaching students to read informational text. Presentation at the
annual meeting of the Illinois Reading Council, Springfield, IL. (Featured Speaker)
Lenski, S. D. (2000, March). Developing students’ writing style. Presentation at the annual meeting of the
Illinois Reading Council, Springfield, IL. (Featured Speaker)
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2001). Reading strategies that improve comprehension. Colorado Reading
Association, Colorado Springs, CO). (Featured Speaker)
Lenski, S., Crawford, K. Stallworth, C., Crumpler, T., Warren, J., & Witucke, C. (2001, March). Becoming
culturally responsive teachers. Presentation at the Illinois Reading Council, Springfield, IL.
Lenski, S., Teater, L., Johnson, S., & Vercler, B. (2001). Reading logically: Helping students comprehend
ISAT passages. Presentation at the Illinois Reading Council, Springfield, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (April, 2001). Reading strategies that improve reading. Iowa Reading Association,
DesMoines, IA. (Featured Speaker)
Lenski, S.D. (1999, March). Content area reading strategies. Presentation at the annual meeting of the
Illinois Reading Council Conference, Springfield, IL.
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Lenski, S.D. (1999, June). Creating connections across texts. Presentation at the annual meeting of the
Suburban Council of Reading SCIRA, Evanston, IL. (keynote speaker)
Lenski, S.D. (1999, October). Critical reading strategies. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Illinois
Association of Teachers of English, Peoria, IL,
Lenski, S.D. (1999, October). Promoting reading comprehension. Presentation at the annual Title I
Reading Conference, Belleville, IL. (Keynote speaker)
Lenski, S.D. (1998, October). Formative experiments: A new type of research methodology. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the MidWest Educational Research Association Conference,
Chicago, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (1998, April). Intertextual intentions: Teaching for connections. Invited presentation at the
Literacy Studies Colloquia Series, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (1998, April). Professional service grant: Interpreting data for a professional organization.
Invited presentation at the Illinois Campus Compact for Community Service Faculty Symposium
on Service Learning, Naperville, IL.
Lenski, S.D., Ogle, D., Greer, E., & Moore, J. (1998, March). Characteristics of schools that have
improving IGAP scores. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Illinois Reading Council
Conference, Springfield, IL.
Kinzinger, J., Lenski, S.D., & McClean, P. (1998, March). Ways teachers can create connections through
discussion. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Illinois Reading Council Conference,
Springfield, IL.
Johns, J.L., & Lenski, S.D. (January, 1998). Early literacy assessment. Invited presentation at Straight Talk
About Beginning Reading Instruction sponsored by the International Reading Association,
Evanston, IL.
Wham, M.A., & Lenski, S.D. (1997, October). The literacy orientation survey: A survey to examine
teacher beliefs and practices as related to the principles of constructivism. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the MidWest Educational Research Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Lenski, S.D., and others. (1995, March). Manuscript evaluation and feedback for potential IRCJ authors.
Presentation at the annual meeting of the Illinois Reading Council Conference, Springfield, IL.
Lenski, S.D., & Wham, M.A. (1994, October). Instructional change through selfreflection: Coming to
terms with classroom practices and beliefs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the MidWest
Educational Research Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Davis, S.D. (1994, March). Signs of parental illiteracy. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Illinois
Reading Council Conference, Springfield, IL.
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Davis, S.D. (1994, March). Developmentally appropriate structured writing for primary grades.
Presentation at the annual meeting of the Illinois Reading Council Conference, Springfield, IL.
Davis, S.D., Furnish, B., Maciewjewski, N., & Dirks, D. (1993, September). Educating the whole child:
Moving toward a developmentally appropriate nongraded primary program. Presentation at the
Great Lakes Regional Reading Conference, Rosemont, IL.
Davis, S.D., Furnish, B., Shrar, C., & Maciejewski, N. (1993, September). Reading, writing, and assessing
science. Presentation at the annual Northern Illinois Reading Council Conference, DeKalb, IL.
Davis, S.D., & Furnish, B. (1993, June). Balancing process and product in writing. Presentation at the
Northern Illinois Reading Summer Conference, St. Charles, IL.
Davis, S.D., & Diaz, S. (1993, March). Identifying and educating low literate parents. Presentation at the
annual meeting of the Illinois Reading Council Conference, Springfield, IL.
Davis, S.D., DeAngelis, T., Hansen, M., & Vaughters, M. (1993, March). First grade volunteer tutor
program. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Illinois Reading Council Conference,
Springfield, IL.
Davis, S.D., & Furnish, B. (1992, October). Developmentally appropriate writing instruction that
prepares students for the third grade IGAP writing test. Presentation at the annual Fall Reading
Conference of Northern Illinois, DeKalb, IL.
Davis, S.D. (1992, October). The research process: Why students plagiarize and what to do about it.
Presentation at the Secondary Day of Reading, Matteson, IL.
Davis, S.D. (1992, October). Teaching gifted readers in the regular classroom. Presentation at the annual
Gifted Fall Nuts and Bolts Conference, Elgin, IL.
Davis, S.D., Furnish, B., & Maciejewski, N. (1992, March). Kid's book choice: A primary book voting
contest. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Illinois Reading Council, Springfield, IL.
Davis, S.D., Saiz, B., & Huske, L. (1992, March). Two for the price of one: Family literacy programs that
work. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Illinois Reading Council, Springfield, IL.
Davis, S.D., & Winek, J. (1992, March). Reading, writing, and assessing poetry. Presentation at the annual
meeting of the Illinois Reading Council, Springfield, IL.
Davis, S.D., & Hunter, J. (1991, November). Successful partnerships: Learning center and classroom
teachers. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Illinois School Library Media Association,
Lincolnshire, IL.
Davis, S.D., & Winek, J. (1991, March). Assessing middle school students: Issues and ideas. Presentation
at the annual meeting of the Illinois Reading Council, Springfield, IL.
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Davis, S.D. (1991, March). The future of secondary school reading. Luncheon speaker at the Illinois
Reading Council, Springfield, IL.
Davis, S.D., & Hunter, J. (1990, March). Connections: Historical fiction and critical reading.
Presentation at the annual meeting of the Illinois Reading Council, Springfield, IL.
Davis, S.D., & Hunter, J. (1989, October). Historical fiction: A context for student research. Presentation
at the annual meeting Accent on Better Curriculum, Bloomington, IL.
Johns, J.L., & Davis, S.D. (1989, October). Helping students reduce test anxiety and develop testtaking
strategies. Presentation at the Secondary Day of Reading, Rosemont, IL.
Davis, S.D., & Wheat, T. (1989, March). A practical guide for conducting a parent workshop on the topic
of study skills. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Illinois Reading Council.
Outreach
Lenski, S.D.( July, 2011). Reading strategies for intermediate grades. Guatemala.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2011). Como desarrollar unidades tematicas usando libros infantiles.
Presentation at the VIII Conferencia Internacional de lecto escritura. Guatemala City.
Lenski, S.D. (June, 2010). How new teachers are prepared to close the literacy achievement gap. Los
Angeles County Office of Education, Los Angeles, CA.
Lenski, S.D. (October, 2009). Language development practices for Native Americans. Warm Springs
Elementary School, Warm Springs, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (May, 2009). Department level writing conventions. Parkrose High School, Portland, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (March, 2009). Making writing conventions a priority. Parkrose High School, Portland, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (2009, February). Hacer de la escritura algo significativo. Presentation at the VII Conferencia
Internacional de lecto escritura. Guatemala City.
Lenski, S.D. (November, 2008). Vocabulary decisions. Parkrose High School, Portland, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (October, 2008). Improving vocabulary in content area classrooms. Parkrose High School,
Portland, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (September, 2008). Vocabulary ideas that promote better readers. Parkrose High School,
Portland, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (August, 2008). Tips and tools for new teachers: How literacy can help. Hood River, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (April, 2008). Planning for literacy: How Lesson Study helps teachers plan. Continuing
Education Quarterly Meeting, Portland, OR.
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Lenski, S.D. (October 2007April 2008). Accelerate reading skills: Comprehension strategies that make a
difference. St. Louis, MO, Chicago, IL, Sacramento, CA, San Francisco, CA, Hartford, CT, Baltimore,
MD, Long Beach, CA, Pomona, CA, Detroit MI, Milwaukee, WI.
Lenski, S.D. (June, 2007). Comprehension and vocabulary instruction K8. Literacy Symposium, Portland
State University.
Lenski, S.D. (November, 2006). Comprehension and vocabulary strategies. Chester County Reading
Association, Downingtown, PA.
Lenski, S.D (October, 2006). Vocabulary strategies that improve comprehension. Central Oregon Reading
Association, Albany, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (October, 2006). Developing vocabulary in content area classes. Northwest Regional
Education Service District, St. Helens, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (October, 2006). Vocabulary strategies K5. Northwest Regional Education Service District,
St. Helens, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (September 2006). Vocabulary strategies, K5. Northwest Regional Education Service
District, St. Helens, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (September 2006). Building Vocabulary, 612. Northwest Regional Education Service
District, St. Helens, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (August, 2006). Evidencebased vocabulary learning processes. Beaverton Regional
Conference, Beaverton, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (June, 2006). Using vocabulary strategies to promote student learning. Oregon Mentor
Academy, Monmouth, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (June, 2006). Building literacy leaders. Washington Organization for Reading Development,
Tacoma, WA.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2006). Reading strategies that promote comprehension. Friends of the Children,
Portland, OR.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2006). Interactive reading strategies. Colegio Boston, Antigua, Guatemala.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2006). Fun reading strategies. Universidad Galileo, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2006). Reading comprehension. San Lucas, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2006). Reading comprehension strategies. Escuela Oficial urbana Mixta La Ceiba,
Guatemala City, Guatemala.
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Lenski, S.D. (February, 2006). Interactive reading comprehension strategies. El consejo de Lectura de
Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Lenski, S.D. (September, 2005). Teaching critical reading strategies. Reynolds Middle School, Grisham,
Oregon.
Lenski, S.D. (August, 2005). Content area reading strategies. Reynolds Middle School, Grisham, Oregon.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2005). Teaching students to read critically. Educational Service District 112,
Vancouver, Washington.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2004). Linking reading with assessment. Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education,
Dixon, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2004). Reading in the content areas. Lee/Ogle Regional Office of Education,
Dixon, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2004). Estrategias de vocabulario y comprehsnion. Universidad Galileo, Guatemala
City, Guatemala.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2004). Circulos literarios. Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Guatemala
City, Guatemala.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2004). Estrategias de vocabulario y comprehension. Universidad Rafael Landivar,
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2004). Comprehension de lectura. 1 Congreso Internacional papa el desarrollo de la
lectura y la escritura para, Villa de Can Luis, Salcaja, Guatemala.
Lenski, S.D. (January, 2003). Improving writing instruction, Calgary Regional Consortium, Calgary,
Alberta, Canada.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2003). Reading in the content areas, Coal City Middle School, Coal City, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2003). Using children’s literature to teach reading and writing. Rose Educational
Foundation, Patzicia Chimaltenango, Guatemala.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2003). Reading and writing across the curriculum, Parkside Middle School,
Normal, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (May, 2003). Reading in secondary content area courses, Orion High School, Orion, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (May, 2002). Teaching reading in content area classrooms, Secondary Reading Consortium,
Los Angeles, CA.
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Lenski, S.D. (May, 2003). Keynote Speaker, Guatemalan book project. MidState Reading Council
Banquet.
Lenski, S.D. (June, 2003). Keynote Speaker. Cultivating strategic readers. University of St. Francis Annual
Reading Conference, Joliet, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (June, 2003). Reading across the curriculum, Dixon Area Schools.
Lenski, S.D. (August, 2003). Extended response writing, Plainfield Middle School, Plainfield, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (October, 2003). Comprehension and vocabulary strategies for primary grades, Danville, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (October, 2003). Curricular issues in writing, Plainfield Middle School, Plainfield, IL.
Lenski, S.D. Reading strategies for content area classrooms, CreteMonee High School, Crete, IL, October
17, 2003.
Lenski, S.D. (November, 2003). Vocabulary strategies for content area reading, Secondary Reading
League, Tinley Park, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (December, 2003). Improving writing instruction, Regional Office of Education, Moline, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (May, 2002). Critical Reading in Secondary Classrooms, Secondary Reading League,
Bolingbrook, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (April, 2001). Teaching writing so everyone wins, Borders Bookstore, Sycamore, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (April, 2001). Teaching writing so everyone wins, Borders Bookstore, St. Charles, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (March, 2002). Improving writing instruction, ROE, Moline, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2002). Strategies for reading aloud. XXII Congresso Internacional, Guatemala
City, Guatemala.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2002). Reading and writing in the content areas. Colegio Interamericano ,
Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2002). Interactive literacy instruction. Rose Foundation Escuela, Chimaltenago,
Guatemala.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2002). Reading Strategies for Young Children. Walt Disney Escuela, Guatemala
City, Guatemala.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2002). Reading and writing strategies that improve comprehension. I Conferencia
Internacional De LectoEscritura, Villa Nueva, Guatemala.
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Lenski, S.D. (February, 2002). Extending reading comprehension, Pepper Ridge, Normal, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2002). Improving reading instruction, ROE, Moline, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (January, 2002). Reading strategies for elementary teachers, ROE, Moline, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (January, 2002). Content area reading strategies, Shabbona High School, Shabbona, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (January, 2001). Reading across the curriculum, Chiddix Middle School, Normal, IL, January
19, 2001.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2001). Improving reading through strategy instruction, ROE, Moline, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2001). Balanced reading and writing instruction, DeKalb School District, DeKalb,
IL.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2001). Teaching critical reading, Bettendorf, Iowa.
Lenski, S.D. (March, 2001). Reading across the curriculum, Rock Falls High School.
Lenski, S.D. (April, 2001). Teaching students to study, Bettendorf, Iowa.
Lenski, S.D. (August, 2001). Writing across the curriculum, Chiddix Middle School, Normal, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (September, 2001). Current issues in literacy research and practice, MidState Reading
Council, with Tom Crumpler, Susan Nierstheimer, and Cathy Toll.
Lenski, S.D. (October, 2001). Reading strategies K6. Pepper Ridge Elementary School, Normal, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (November, 2001). Reading strategies across the curriculum. Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
Lenski, S.D. (November, 2001). Promoting reading comprehension. Parkside Elementary School, Normal,
IL.
Lenski, S.D. (January, 2000). Reading strategies in content area classrooms, Central Junior High School,
East Peoria, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (January, 2000). Creating Developmentally Appropriate Writing Instruction, Sugar Creek
Elementary School, Normal, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 2000). Reading and writing across the curriculum, Regional Office of Education,
Freeport, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (March, 2000). Developmentally appropriate writing instruction, LimestoneWalters
Elementary District, Limestone, IL.
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Lenski, S.D. (MayJune, 2000). Content area reading instruction, Salina, Kansas.
Lenski, S.D. (August, 2000). Reading strategies in secondary schools, Bettendorf, Iowa.
Lenski, S.D. (August, 2000). Every teacher a teacher of reading, DeKalb District 428, DeKalb, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (August, 2000). Developing integrated writing instruction, Washington School District 50,
Washington, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (August, 2000). Writing instruction in middle schools, Central Junior High School, East
Peoria, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (September, 2000). Improving writing instruction, Kankakee High School.
Lenski, S.D. (October, 2000). Developing vocabulary instruction in high schools, Bettendorf, Iowa.
Lenski, S.D. (December, 2000). Reading comprehension in high school classrooms, Bettendorf, Iowa.
Lenski, S.D. (January, 1999). Informal assessment, Lincoln Elementary School, East Peoria, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 1999). Integrating comprehension strategies in 35 classrooms. Normal
Community School District #5, Normal, IL, January 13, January 27.
Lenski, S.D. (January, 1999). Reading across the curriculum. Rock Falls High School, Rock Falls, IL, with
Jerry Johns.
Lenski, S.D. (January, 1999). Vocabulary strategies for content area instruction. Rock Falls High School,
Rock Falls, IL, with Jerry Johns.
Lenski, S.D. (March, 1999). Teaching writing in elementary classrooms. MidWest Central Elementary
School, Manito, IL.
Lenski, S.D. Advanced Writing Instruction. East Peoria School District, East Peoria, IL, March 17, April, 7
April 14, April 21, April 28, May 12, 1999.
Lenski, S.D. (June, 1999). Assessment that inform practice, Orchard Elementary School, DesPlaines, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (August, 1999). Comprehension strategies that complement best practice, Jefferson Jr. High
School, Naperville, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (August, 1999). Promoting reading comprehension, Washington School District #50,
Washington, IL.
Lenski, S.D. Creating Strategic Readers. Normal Community School District #5, Normal, IL, Sept. 29, Oct.
13, Oct. 29, 1999.
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Lenski, S.D. (September, 1999). Balanced writing instruction, Dimmick School District, Dimmick, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (November, 1999). Improving reading, Williamson School District, Sherman, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (November, 1999). Assessment and intervention. Los Angeles School District, Los Angeles,
CA, with Jerry Johns.
Lenski, S.D. (December, 1998). Reading to learn in Middle School content area classes. Plainfield Middle
School, Plainfield, IL.
Lenski, S.D. Integrating Comprehension Strategies in 35 Classrooms. Normal Community School District
#5, Normal, IL, October 21, November 18, December 9, 1998.
Lenski, S.D. (October, 1998). Sharing and talking: Creative writing in the K6 and 712 classrooms.
LowpointWashburn Community Unit School District #21, Washburn, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (August, 1998). Developing a balanced instructional program in writing. Colene Hoose
Elementary School, Normal, IL
Lenski, S.D. (August, 1998). Incorporating writing assessment into instruction. Lincoln Elementary School,
East Peoria, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (August, 1998). Writing instructional framework for preparing creative writers. Lowpoint
Washburn Community Unit School District #21, Washburn, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (August, 1998). Organizing and managing flexible groups in firstgrade classrooms. Normal
Community School District #5, Normal, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (August, 1998). Integrating reading and writing. East Peoria School District #86, East Peoria,
IL.
Lenski, S.D. (July, 1998). Developing strategic readers in High School classrooms. Stevenson High School,
Lincolnshire, IL, (with Jerry Johns).
Lenski, S.D. (June, 1998). Early literacy assessment. North Cook Intermediate Service Center, Wheeling,
IL.
Lenski, S.D. (June, 1998). Writing ideas for K6 classrooms. East Peoria School District #86, East Peoria,
IL.
Lenski, S.D. (June, 1998). Connecting reading and the writing process in K8 classrooms. Streator
Elementary Schools, Streator, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (April, 1998). Integrating comprehension strategies in Middle School classrooms. Hinsdale
Middle School, Hinsdale, IL.
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Lenski, S.D. (April, 1998). Guided reading in the K3 classroom. Normal Community School District Unit
#5, Normal, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (April, 1998). Evaluating reading growth. Cumberland Elementary School, DesPlaines, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (March, 1998). Assessing comprehension learning. Tremont Elementary School, Tremont, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (February, 1998). Integrating comprehension strategies in classroom instruction. Tremont
Elementary School, Tremont, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (January, 1998). Guidelines for comprehension instruction. Tremont Elementary School,
Tremont, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (January, 1998). Organizing a developmentally appropriate writing instruction in K6
classrooms. Shuit Elementary School, East Peoria, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (January, 1998). Teaching writing in K5 classrooms. TriCity Elementary School District,
Kempton, IL.
Lenski, S.D. (November, 1997). Integrating structured writing in the writing curriculum. Jefferson
Elementary School, El Paso, IL.
Teaching Reading So ALL Students Can Read. Hoover Elementary School, Schaumburg, IL, November
10, 1997.
Reading Across the Curriculum. Mendota High School, September 10, 1997.
Writing Across the Curriculum. TriCity School District, Kempton, IL, August 20, 1997.
Writing from the Heart. Tremont Grade School, Tremont, IL, August 19, 1997.
Increasing Writing in Schools. Mississippi Valley Reading Council, Quincy, IL, April 9, 1997.
Analytic Writing Assessment. Tremont Grade School, Tremont, IL, March 3, 1997.
Middle School Reading Strategies. Geneva Middle School, Geneva, IL, February 28, 1997.
Developing Writing Prompts. Tremont Grade School, Tremont, IL, February 25, 1997.
Thematic Instruction. Illinois Valley Educational Service Center, Ottawa, IL, February 3, 1997.
Structured Writing Instruction. Pepper Ridge Elementary School, Normal, IL, January 21, 1997.
Teaching with Writing Prompts. Tremont Grade School, Tremont, IL, December 10, 1996.
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Developmentally Appropriate Structured Writing. Tremont Grade School, Tremont, IL, November 19,
1996.
Best Practice in Reading and Writing. Learning Assistance Teachers’ Association, Vancouver, B.C.,
October 18, 1996, (with Jerry Johns & Roberta Berglund).
Responding to Literature. Tremont Grade School, Tremont, IL, October 14, 1996.
Journal Writing. Tremont Grade School, Tremont, IL, October 1, 1996.
Reading Comprehension. MinierArmington Elementary School, Minier, IL, August 26, 1996.
Developing a Balanced Writing Program. Tremont Grade School, Tremont, IL, August 21, 1996.
Improving Reading and Writing K12. El Paso School District, El Paso, IL, April 16, 1996.
Writing Prompts Across the Curriculum. Peru School District, Peru, IL, March 7, 1996.
Structured Writing Instruction. Illinois Valley Educational Service Center, Ottawa, IL, October 6, 1995.
Writing Across the Curriculum. Peru Public Schools, Peru, IL, August 22, 1995.
Creating Writing Prompts. Chebanse Elementary District, Chebanse, IL, March 31, 1995.
Developmentally Appropriate Writing Instruction. Betsy Ross Elementary School, Chicago, IL, February
22, 1995.
Reading and Writing Strategies. Sheridan Elementary School, Elgin, IL, February 7, 1995.
Writing Assessment in the Elementary Grades. Harrison Elementary School, Geneva, IL, February 2, 1995.
Evaluating Student Writing. Chebanse Elementary District, Chebanse, IL, January 30, 1995.
Content Area Reading Strategies. Sheridan Elementary School, Elgin, IL, January 27, 1995.
Writing Assessment in the Elementary Schools. Geneva Middle School, Geneva , IL, January 17, 1995.
Structured Writing Instruction in the Primary Grades. Illinois Valley Educational Service Center, Toluca,
IL, March 14, 1995.
Organizing Writing Instruction. Western Community Schools, Buda, IL, December 14, 1994.
Balancing Writing Process and Product. Sheridan Elementary School, Elgin, IL, December 13, 1994.
Writing Instruction at the Middle Level. Geneva Middle School, Geneva, IL, November 10, 1994.
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Structured Writing Instruction in the Elementary Schools. Rock IslandMilan Education Conference,
Rock Island, IL, October 21, 1994.
Developing a Balanced Writing Program. Illinois Valley Educational Service Center, Peru, IL, October 7,
1994.
Teaching Primary Students to Write. Harrison Street Elementary School, Geneva, IL, April 1, 1993 (with
Becky Furnish).
The Research Process: Instructional Implication for Composing from Sources. Indian Prairie District #204,
Naperville, IL, December 7, 1992.
A Developmentally Appropriate Primary Writing Program. Turner Elementary School, West Chicago, IL,
October 21, 1992 (with Becky Furnish & Nora Maciejewski).
Cluster Grouping Gifted Students: A Dual Challenge. Kaneland Elementary School, Maple Park, IL,
September 25, 1992.
Reading Process, Problems, and Strategies. Darrow High School, New Lebanon, NY, September 3, 1991.
Improving Your Child's Test Scores. Cary Junior High School, School District #26, Cary, IL, November
14, 1989 (with Linda Riggs).
Prereading Panel: Literacy Experiences Before Kindergarten. Briargate Elementary School, Cary, IL, April
13, 1989, (moderator).
Improving Your Child's Reading Comprehension. Oak Knoll Elementary School, Cary, IL, March 24,
1989.
Parents as Study Partners. Cary Junior High School, Cary, IL, February 9, 1989, (with Linda Riggs).
Promoting Reading Growth. Maplewood Elementary School, Cary, IL, January 17, 1989 (with Linda
Riggs).
Helping Your Child Learn to Study. Cary Junior High School, Cary, IL, February 23, 1988.
CONSULTING
Genesio, IL School District, Improving reading and writing, September, 2011.
Colegio El Sangrado Corazon De Jesus, Developing a Schoolwide Focus on Reading Comprehension, July,
2011.
WestEd, NAEPACCUPLACER alignment study, April, 2010.
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King Elementary School K8, 20092010, to incorporate International Baccalaureate program in the
primary grades.
Warm Springs Elementary School, for improvement of language development and writing in classroom
practice, 20092010.
The Dalles Middle School, The Dalles, OR, for identifying reading programs to increase literacy
achievement of all students, 2009.
Guatemalan Ministry of Education, Guatemala City, developed an evaluation instrument for a project that
trains preservice teachers in literacy instruction, 200809.
George Middle School, Portland, Oregon, working with teachers to develop literacy program, 2005present.
Reynolds Middle School, Grisham, Oregon, working with teachers to develop literacy program, 200506.
Metcalf School, Normal, IL, ongoing consulting with language arts teachers for Language Arts Renewal,
2001present.
East Peoria School District, East Peoria, IL, ongoing consulting with administrators and teachers in seven
schools to improve reading and writing instruction, 19992002.
Kankakee High School, Kankakee, IL, consulted with English teachers to revise courses to include reading
and writing strategies, 19992000.
LaGrange School District #101, to work with teachers on curriculum revisions, January, 1999.
Rock Falls High School, Rock Falls, IL, to work with teachers to integrate reading strategies in content area
classes, FebruaryApril, 1999.
Washington School District #50, to develop language arts curriculum, September, 1999March, 2000.
Normal Community School District Unit #5, Normal, IL, met with first grade teachers to facilitate flexible
grouping, NovemberJanuary, 19981999.
Herscher Community Unit School District #2, Herscher, IL, met with teachers to clarify reading priorities
in preparation for selecting a new reading series and met with administrators to discuss teacher evaluations
in reading, JuneNovember, 1998.
Mendota High School, Mendota, IL, met with teachers to discuss integrating reading strategies in content
areas, AugustOctober, 1998.
Coleene Hoose Elementary School, Normal, IL, met with teachers to discuss writing instruction, October 8,
1998.
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Lincoln Elementary School, East Peoria, IL, met with teachers and modeled writing lessons to improve
writing instruction in grades 3 through 5, AugustOctober, 1998.
Tremont Elementary School, Tremont, IL, met with reading committee to align reading instruction with
state standards, May 20, 1998.
Muir Elementary School, Schaumburg, IL, met with teachers to discuss integrating reading strategies in
teaching, January 15, 1998.
Geneva School District, Geneva, IL, met with teachers to facilitate grade level articulation, MayJune,
1997.
MinierArmington Elementary School, Minier, IL, consulted with intermediate grade teachers to strengthen
their reading program, AugustMay, 1996/1997.
Jefferson Elementary School, El Paso, IL, consulted with teachers about their writing program, November
13, 1996.
Geneva Middle School, Geneva, IL, consulted with teachers to revise their Language Arts Curriculum,
October 2122, 1996.
Harrison Elementary School, Geneva, IL, consulted with grade level committees about writing instruction
and provided teaching demonstrations, February 2, 1995.
Geneva School District Curriculum Committee, Geneva, IL, met with curriculum committee to revise
writing curriculum, May 3 and 23, 1994.
Sycamore School District #427, Sycamore, IL, evaluated district reading program, SeptemberNovember,
1989.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Northern Illinois University Outstanding Literacy Education Alumni Award, 2009.
Edward B. Fry Book Award nomination, 2009, for outstanding contributions to literacy research and
practice, for Reading success for struggling adolescent learners.
Illinois Reading Council Hall of Fame Award, 1999.
Outstanding Researcher, College of Education, Illinois State University, 199798.
Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Northern Illinois University, 1996.
Outstanding Research Article Award (with Barbara Nourie and Deborah Curtis), Organization of Teacher
Educators in Reading, 1996.
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Literacy Award, Alpha Delta Chapter of Alpha Upsilon Alpha, 1996.
Exemplary Reading Program Award, International Reading Association, 1993.
Outstanding Contribution to Education, Northern Illinois University, School of Education, 1993.
Outstanding Graduate Student in Reading, Northern Illinois University, School of Education, 1993.
Nila Banton Smith Award, International Reading Association, 1990.
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1990.
Outstanding Graduate Student in Reading, Northern Illinois University, School of Education, 1990.
EXTERNAL GRANTS
Lenski, S.D. (2006). $122,000. Developing a content area teachers’ network. Title IIa grant, Department of
Education, funded.
Lenski, S.D. (2006). $100,000. Reading texts to learn content: Redesigning the preparation of science and
math teacher candidates to promote adolescent reading comprehension. Carnegie Corporation of New
York, funded.
Lenski, S.D., EhlersZavala, F., & Alvayero, M. (2003). $5,000, International Reading Association. The
Development of a Handbook of Reading Strategies for Teachers in Central America, funded.
Lenski, S.D. (2003). Readers and Teachers Making Decisions: A Framework for Content Area
Comprehension, (not funded), 1.5 million, U.S. Department of Education, to research reading
comprehension, with Tom Crumpler.
Lenski, S.D. (20012002), $60,000, Illinois Department of Education, Statewide program evaluation of
Prek to sixth grade Summer Bridges Reading Initiative, with D. McCaw (PI), A. Tripses, & R. Hall,
funded.
Lenski, S.D. Illinois Reading Council Grant, 19961997, $14,000, to develop leadership of minority
educators in professional organizations.
Lenski, S.D. Illinois Campus Compact for Community Service, 1995, $2,000, to facilitate involvement of
preservice teachers in professional organizations.
Lenski, S.D. Illinois Reading Council Grant, 1993, $500, to implement literacy awareness for families in
homeless shelter.
Lenski, S.D. DuPage PIC Job Training Grant, Summer Youth Program, 1993, $17,000, to implement
summer school program with atrisk teens tutoring atrisk elementary students.
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INTERNAL GRANTS
Lenski, S.D. (2011). $7,192, Portland State University, Faculty Enhancement Grant, The Impact of
Teacher Education Programs on the Instructional Practices of Novice Teachers, funded.
Lenski, S.D. (2011). $8,411, Portland State University, Cradle to Career, Transitions to College: How
AVID can Help Freshman Succeed, funded.
Lenski, S.D. (2010). $2,000. Portland State University, Developing Teacher Training Materials for
Guatemala, Career and Support, funded.
Lenski, S.D. (2010). $1,500, Everhart Research Grant, Portland State University, The Impact of Teacher
Education Programs on the Instructional Practices of Student Teachers, funded.
Lenski, S.D. (2006). $1,000, Portland State University, Internalization Minigrant, Training Teacher
Leaders in Guatemala, funded.
Lenski, S.D. (2005). $7,506, Portland State University, Faculty Enhancement Grant, Improving Reading
Comprehension of Secondary School Students, funded.
Lenski, S.D., & Cartwright, C. (2005). $500, Portland State University, STRT grant, Social Justice in the
Graduate School of Education, funded.
Lenski, S.D. (2004). $500, Portland State University, STRT grant, Ten Truths in Literacy Teacher
Education, funded.
Lenski, S.D. (2003). $400, Illinois State University, Impact of McLean County First Book Program on
Literacy Development of Eight Children, funded.
Lenski, S.D. (2003). $400, Illinois State University, Stakeholder’s Perceptions about Teacher Education in
Literacy, funded.
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
Professor
Portland State University
Responsibilities include teaching graduate courses in reading and language arts, writing for publication,
serving on various university committees, and participating in state and national professional organizations.
Portland State University
Courses Taught
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CI 516 Elementary Reading Methods Graduate Teacher Education Program
CI 410/510 Reflective Practitioner Bilingual Teacher Pathway Program
CI 519 Secondary Methods: Language Arts Graduate Teacher Education Program
CI 548 Advanced Sec. Methods: Reading and Composition Reading Endorsement Program
CI 410/510 Integrating Methods Reading and Composition Bilingual Teacher Pathway Program
Library 429/529 Young Adult Literature Reading Endorsement Program
CI 510 Literacy Assessments for Reading Specialists Reading Endorsement Program
CI 509 Practicum Reading Endorsement Program
CI 529 School Reading Program Leadership Reading Endorsement Program
CI 522 Foundations of Literacy Reading Endorsement Program
CI 509 Field Experiences Graduate Teacher Education Program
CI 548 Advanced Methods: Language Arts Graduate Teacher Education Program
CEED 549 Reading Leadership in Middle and High Schools ReadOregon online course
CEED 529School Reading Program Leadership ReadOregon online course
Supervision: Cohort leader 200405, 200506, 200607, 200809.
Illinois State University
Courses Taught
Undergraduate Courses
C & I 208 Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary School
Taught section of 160+ students
C & I 214 Content Area Reading in the Secondary School cotaught sections
of over 100 students in each
C & I 222 Literacy Assessment (clinical experience component)
C & I 255 Reading in the Elementary School (clinical experience component)
C & I 256 Language Arts in the Elementary School (clinical experience
component)
C & I 255 & 256 Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary School an
integrated course designed for a Professional Development School
C & I 303 Reading Methods (tutoring component)
Graduate Courses
C & I 450 Language Arts Instructional Strategies
C & I 457 Individualized Instruction
C & I 463 Assessment of Literacy Learning
C & I 465 Content Area Reading
C & I 467 Advanced Literacy Assessment
C & I 468 Professional Research in Literacy Learning I
C & I 469 Professional Research in Literacy Learning II
C & I 476 Curriculum Theory
C & I 477 Supervision of Instruction
C & I 493.03 Writing Instruction in the Elementary School
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C & I 553 Issues in Literacy Research (Doctoral course)
C & I 575 Instructional Research (Doctoral course)
Supervision
Preclinical experiences in a traditional setting
Preclinical experiences in a Professional Development School
Student teachers in a Professional Development School
Advising
Advisor to over 20 graduate students each semester
EDITORIAL EXPERIENCES
Guest Reviewer, Reading Research Quarterly, 2012present.
Editorial Review Board, The Mercy College Journal of Global Education, 2012present.
Associate Editor, Reading & Writing Quarterly, 2011present.
Editorial Advisory Board, The Reading Teacher, 2011present.
Grant reviewer, Social Sciences and Humanities, Research Council of Canada, 2010.
Book reviewer, International Reading Association, 2008present.
Editorial Advisory Board, Reading Psychology, 2008present.
Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Adult & Adolescent Literacy, 2007present.
Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Literacy Research, 2007present.
Editorial Advisory Board, Action in Teacher Education, 2005present.
Editorial Advisory Board, Reading and Writing Quarterly, 19972011.
Editorial Advisory Board, Reading Research and Instruction. 1997present.
Reviewer, JosseyBass Publishers, 2006.
Coeditor, Journal of Reading Education, a national journal about teacher education in reading with Susan
Nierstheimer, Tom Crumpler, Kathleen Crawford, Wendy Black, and Beatrice Smith. 20002004.
Editorial Advisory Board, Illinois Reading Council Journal, 19902004.
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Reviewer, Reading and Learning in Content Areas, John Wiley & Sons Publishers, 2000.
Guest reviewer, Reading Horizons, a national reading journal, 2000.
Reviewer, Partnership Voices (monograph), 19982000.
Editorial Advisory Board, Reading Teacher, 19951998.
Column Editor, “Learning Through Literature,” Illinois Reading Council Journal, 19971998 (with Kay
Moss).
Reviewer for Holcomb Hathaway Publishers, 1997.
Manuscript Reviewer for Prentice Hall, 19951997.
Editorial Advisory Board, College Reading Association Yearbook, 19941998.
Assistant Editor, Literacy: Celebration and Challenges IRC Silver Monograph, Illinois Reading Council,
Jerry L. Johns (editor), 1993.
Reviewer, Onyx Publishers, 1991.
Governance and Service
Portland State University
University Committees
Teacher Education Committee, 2012present.
Supporting PK12 Students and Families Inside and Outside of School, 2012present.
K12 School University Partnership Advisory Committee, 2010present.
AAUP grievance committee, 2008present.
University Budget Committee, 20052007, to discuss university budget.
School of Education Committees
Diversity Task Force, 2007present, to discuss the GSE diversity goals.
Research Committee, 2008present, to discuss research opportunities.
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Promotion and Tenure Committee, 20052009, Chair 200708, to make recommendations for tenure and
promotion.
Department Committees
Chair, Career & Support committee, 2011
Member, Fixed term review committee, 2011
Member, ESL search committee, 2010.
Chair, literacy committee, 20062010.
Member, ballot committee, 2010.
Member, ELL faculty search committee, 2010.
Chair, literacy education search committee, 200809.
Member, SPED search committee, 200708.
Member, ELP search committee, 20072008.
GTEP assessment committee, Chair, 20052007, to develop and implement assessment for GTEP program.
Ad hoc bylaws committee, 2006, to develop department bylaws.
Ad hoc student disposition committee, 200405, to develop recommendations for teacher candidate
dispositions.
Governance
Illinois State University
University Committees
University Review Committee, 2003present, to develop policies for promotion and tenure process.
Institutional Review Board Executive Committee, 2002present, to clarify policies relating to the IRB
process.
University Hearing Panel, to review allegations of misconduct that have been filed against ISU students,
2000present.
Illinois Articulation Initiative Elementary Education Panel, to facilitate student transfers to the Elementary
Education Program, 19972001.
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University Research Committee, to judge entries in university research competitions and to develop
policies for research initiatives, 19982000.
Living Ethics Planning Committee, to plan and implement a campuswide program, Living Ethics: A
Campus Reflection on Values and Community, 19971998.
General Studies Major Committee, to approve general studies course applications, 1994present.
Honors Council, to discuss honors programs, 19941996.
Language and Composition Inner Core Course Development Committee, to develop new general studies
course in English, 19941995.
University Studies Group Review Panel, to review courses in general studies program, 19941995.
Golden Key Honor Society, faculty advisor, 19931994.
College Committees
College Council, to discuss issues pertinent to College of Education, 2003present.
IPLP, project leader, meet with project director and other project leaders to provide continuity within the
college and university, 1999present.
Scholarships and Awards Committee, to make decisions about recipients of scholarships and awards, 1997
1999.
College Faculty Status Committee, to make recommendations about promotion and tenure, 19951997.
Teacher Education Task Force, to develop Professional Development Schools, 1994.
Department Committees and Service
Chair, 5year plan, to develop a 5year plan for the department, 20022003.
Literacy Cadre, to develop literacy programs in undergraduate and graduate programs, 1998present.
Doctoral Cadre, to review and revise the C & I doctoral program, 1997present.
Faculty liaison for the Wheeling Professional Development School 19952002.
Mentor, new faculty, Ralf St. Clair, 20002002, Carol Owles, 20022003.
Department Faculty Status Committee, to make decisions about merit ratings, promotion, and tenure, 1998
2000.
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Chair, Scholarship subcommittee for 2001 DFSC document, 19992000.
Department Chair Search Committee, 19971998.
Reading Recovery Advisory Committee, to make decisions about Reading Recovery program, 19951998.
IRB Departmental Representative, to review standards for departmental research, 19951996.
Graduate Faculty, to make decisions about graduate programs, 1995present.
Reading Search Committee, to hire tenured track professor, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000.
Department Curriculum Committee, to review curricular changes, 19941996.
Elementary Education Portfolio Subcommittee, to revise the portfolio requirement for students, 19941995.
Middle School Certification Committee, to review the work of the Middle School Committee and make
recommendations to the College of Education, 19941995.
Middle School Committee, to develop recommendations for the College of Education for the students to
meet state requirements for the new middle school endorsement,
199394.
Dissertation Committees
Chair, Kimberly Ilvosay, (2012). Portland State University.
Chair, Suad AlazzamAlwidyan. (2010). A critical analysis of the Jordanian National English Language
Curriculum planning discourse. Portland State University.
Member, Gregory Berry. (2009). Literacy leadership in secondary schools. A case study of teaching and
learning in two school district. Portland State University.
Cochair, Genese Perry Travis (2004). Staff development in literacy. Illinois State University. Normal, IL:
Illinois State University.
Chair, Ellen Spycher (2003). Culture as a means of coming to know: A qualitative study in preservice
teacher education. Normal, IL: Illinois State University.
Member, Jenny Bolander. (2002). Firsttime teachers’ understanding and support for teaching firsttime
readers. Normal, IL: Illinois State University.
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Member, Lynette Mehall (2001). Examining the impact of quality assurance and improvement Planning’s
external/internal review process: Changes in curriculum, instruction, and assessment in reading in two
middle schools. Normal, IL: Illinois State University.
Member, Myra Daniels (2001). Theory and practice of writing instruction in the secondary foreign
language classroom: Teachers’ views vs. theory. . Normal, IL: Illinois State University.
Cochair, Donna McCaw (2001). Teaching reading using small group and whole classroom instruction.
Normal, IL: Illinois State University.
Cochair, Sherrie Pardiek (2000). Using portfolios in teacher education. Normal, IL: Illinois State
University.
Member, Nancy Bragg (2000). Faculty engagement in service learning. Normal, IL: Illinois State
University.
Member, Andrea Farenga (1998). Design and development of interactive multimedia for preservice
reading education. Bloomington, IL: Illinois State University.
Master’s Thesis Committees
Member, Deborah Adkins (2011). Is Decoding Sufficient to Predict Reading Ability in Kindergarten
through 2nd Grade Students? Portland, OR: Portland State University, Systems Science Program.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
National
Member, International Reading Association Adolescent Literacy Task Force, 20122013.
CoChair, Field Council, National Reading Council, 2009present.
Member, Literacy Leadership for Urban Teacher Education, International Reading Association, 2006
present.
Member, National Field Council, National Reading Conference, 20062008.
Member, Board of Directors, International Reading Association, 20042007.
Member, Executive Board, Organization of Teacher Educators in Reading, International Reading
Association, 20012005.
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Member, Teacher Educator Award Committee, International Reading Association, 20012003.
Secretary, Literacy Issues in Developing Countries Special Interest Group, International Reading
Association, 20012003.
Program Proposal Reviewer, National Reading Conference, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002. 2005, 2006, 2007.
Member, Legislative Action Team, International Reading Association, 2001present.
Chair, Literacy Issues in Developing Countries Special Interest Group, International Reading Association,
19982001.
Member, Special Interest Group Committee, International Reading Association, 20002001.
Member, Program Committee, College Reading Association, 2000.
Secretary, Literacy Issues in Developing Countries Special Interest Group, International Reading
Association, 2001present.
Cochair, Teacher Education Research Group, National Reading Conference, 19971999.
Member, Volunteers for International Professional Programs Committee, International Reading
Association, 19951997.
CoChair, Membership Committee, College Reading Association, 19961998.
Member, Nila Banton Smith Award Selection Committee, International Reading Association, 19941995.
President, Middle School Reading Special Interest Group, International Reading Association, 19941996.
Program Proposal Reviewer, International Reading Association, 1996.
Member, Nila Banton Smith Award Selection Committee, International Reading Association, 1991
1993.
Vice President, Middle School Reading Special Interest Group, International Reading Association, 1990
1994.
Vice President, Alpha Delta Chapter of Alpha Upsilon Alpha, NIU Chapter, 199293.
Secretary, Alpha Delta Chapter of Alpha Upsilon Alpha, NIU Chapter, 199192.
State
Member, Literacy Leadership State Team (LLST), 20102011.
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Member, Oregon Department of Education, Literacy Framework Task Force, 200809.
Member, Board of Directors, Portland Area Reading Council, 20052009.
Member, ISBE/University Committee, Illinois Reading Council, 20012004.
Field representative for Illinois Snapshot of Early Literacy pilot study, 20012004, with Tom Crumpler.
Member, Publications Committee, Illinois Reading Council, 19902004.
CoChair, Legislative Committee, Illinois Reading Council, 20002002.
Board of Directors, Illinois Reading Council, 20002001.
Chair, Search Committee for Executive Director, Illinois Reading Council, 20002001.
Board of Directors, Illinois Reading Council, 19911998.
Member, Illinois State Board of Education Summer Institute Committee, 19981999.
Past President, Illinois Reading Council, 19971998.
Member, Illinois State Board of Education Advisory Reading Committee, 1997.
CoChair, Task Force on Reading in Illinois, Illinois Reading Council, 19961998.
President, Illinois Reading Council, 19961997.
Member, Governmental Relations Committee, Illinois Reading Council, 19961997.
PresidentElect, Illinois Reading Council, 19951996.
Member, Foundation Ad Hoc Committee, Northern Illinois Reading Council, 199394.
Chair, Studies and Research Committee, MidState Reading Council, 199394.
Member, Studies and Research Committee, Illinois Reading Council, 19931994.
Chair, Adult Literacy Ad Hoc Committee, Illinois Reading Council, 19911994.
Member, Parents and Reading Committee, Illinois Reading Council, 19901995.
Member, Publications Committee, Illinois Reading Council, 1990Present.
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
International Reading Association
National Reading Conference
National Council of Teachers of English
Middle School Association
American Educational Research Association
College Reading Association
Portland Reading Council
Phi Delta Kappa
COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Librarian, Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, 2011present.
Board Member, First Book—Portland, 20082009, to distribute books to children in poverty.
Portland Reading Council Guatemalan Book Project, 2006, to collect books and take them to Guatemala.
AdoptAVillage Guatemala, 2005present, to raise funds for schooling for Mayan children in northern
Guatemala.
Mayan Hands Guatemala, 2004present, to sell handicrafts for a weaving cooperative in Guatemala.
Guatemalan Literacy Project – 2002present, to improve literacy instruction and to provide books for
children in Guatemala.
Board Member, First Book – McLean County, 2002 – 2004, to raise funds and distribute books to children
living in poverty.
Compassion, International – 20012003, to develop a literacy framework that could be used in the 22
countries where Compassion has educational programs.
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