Elizabeth A. West, Ph. D

Elizabeth A. West, Ph.D.

University of Washington

Area of Special Education

Email: [e-mail]

EDUCATION
2003 Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education, University of Washington

Dissertation Title: Fading from Teacher Prompts to Pictorial Versus Verbal Natural Cues in Children with Autism. Advisor: Felix Billingsley, Ph.D.

1994 Master of Education in Special Education, University of Washington
1990 Bachelor of Science in Developmental Psychology, Eastern Washington University
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
2013-2014 Convener, University of Washington, Special Education Program, Seattle
2012- Associate Professor, University of Washington, Area of Special Education, Seattle
2006-2012 Assistant Professor, University of Washington, Area of Special Education, Seattle
2005-2006 Scholar, Center for Health Policy of the College of Health Sciences, Boise State University, Boise, ID
2003-2006 Assistant Professor, Boise State University, Department of Special Education, Boise, ID
2002-2003 Course Instructor, Department of Education, Western Washington University, Seattle, WA
2000-2002 Course Instructor, Area of Special Education, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1999-2002 Practicum Supervisor, Area of Special Education, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1995-1999 Staff Development, Special Education, Lake Washington School District, Redmond, WA
1995-1999 Teacher Training Program Mentor, Graduate Training Programs, University of Washington and Western Washington University, Seattle, WA
1994-1999 Special Education Teacher: Mild-Severe Disabilities in Inclusive, Resource and Self-Contained Settings, Lake Washington School District, Redmond, WA
1993-1994 Special Education Consultant, Talk, Learn and Communicate, Seattle, WA
CERTIFICATIONS
2009- STARS Approved Trainer (state training and registry system). Washington Association for the Education of Young Children.
1998 - Professional Education Certificate: Continuing Teacher.

Endorsements: K-12 Special Education

4-12 Psychology
1996 The Division for the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
PUBLICATIONS
JOURNAL ARTICLES

(*denotes peer-reviewed)

*West, E., Perner, D., Laz, L., Murdick, N., & Gartin, B. (2015). People-First and Competence-

Based Language. International Journal of Whole Schooling (in-press).

*West, E., Liberty, L., Stone-MacDonald, A., Chen, P. (2014). An Examination of Participant

Characteristics in Empirical Studies used to Classify Naturalistic Intervention as an

Evidence-Based Practice for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 1, 10-23.
*West, E., & Pirtle, J. (2014). Mothers’ and Fathers’ Perspectives on Quality Special Educators

and the Attributes that Influence Inclusive Practices. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 49(2), 290-300.

*West, E., McCollow, M., Umbarger, G., Kidwell, J. & Cote, D. (2013). Current Status of

Evidence-Based Practices for Students with Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum

Disorders. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 48(4),

443-455.
Bull, G., George, M., Shoffner, M., Bolick, C., Lee, J., Anderson, J., Slykuis, D., Garofalo, J.,

Angotti, R., McKenna, M., West, E., Dexter, S., Herring, M., Hofer, M., and Brown, A.

(2012). Editorial: Implementing the teacher education initiative. Contemporary Issues in

Technology and Teacher Education, 12(2), 115-121.
*West, E., Semon, S., & Jones, P. (2012). Promoting community for online learners in

special education. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 28(3), 108-116.

*West, E., Jones, P., Chambers, D., & Whitehurst, T. (2012). A multi-perspective

collaborative on teacher learning for teachers of students with autism spectrum disorders.

Journal of International Special Needs Education, 15(1), 26-43.
*Jones, P., & West, E. (2010). Moving toward a hybrid teacher education course: Supporting the theory to practice challenge in special education. Journal of Special Education Technology, 25(2), 45-56.
*West, E., & Patton, H. (2010). Positive behaviour support and supported employment for adults with severe disability. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 35(2), 1-23.
*West, E., & Hudson, R.F. (2010). Using early career special educators voice to influence initial teacher education. International Journal of Whole Schooling, 6(1), 63-74.
*Jones, P., & West, E. (2009). Reflections upon USA teacher education in severe disabilities: A shared concern of quantity and quality issues. British Journal of Special Education, 36(2), 69-75.
*West, E. (2008). Effects of verbal cues versus pictorial cues on the transfer of stimulus control for children with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 23(4), 229-241.
*West, E., & Jones, P. (2007). A framework for planning in technology: Considerations for low incidence teacher preparation programs that serve rural communities. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 26(4), 3-15.
*West, E., Leon-Guerrero, R.M., & Stevens, D. (Winter, 2007) Establishing codes of acceptable behavior in a multicultural society. Beyond Behavior, 32-38.
*West, E., Jones, P., & Stevens, D. (September, 2006). Teachers of students with low incidence disabilities talk about their own learning: An international insight. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 39(3), 121-142.
*Jones, P., West, E., & Stevens, D. (2006). Nurturing moments of transformation in teachers – comparative perspectives on the challenges of professional development. British Journal of Special Education, 33(2), 82-90.
*West, E., & Billingsley, F. (June, 2005). Improving the system of least prompts: A comparison of procedural variations. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 40(2), 131-144.
*Hourcade, J., Everhart, T., West, E., & Parette, P. (December, 2004). A history of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for individuals with severe and profound disabilities. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 19(4), 235-244.
JOURNAL MANUSCRIPTS UNDER PEER REVIEW
West, E., Slemrod, T., & Kemper, T. (2014). Instructional Technology and Preservice Training

for Special Educators: Needs and Future Directions. Under Review by Design and Technology Education: An International Journal.
West, E., & Chen, P. (2014). A Review of the Picture Exchange Communication System as Evidence Based Practice for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders who are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse. Under review by Journal of Intellectual and

Developmental Disability.

West, E., Schulze, M., & Hernandez, J. (2014). Using a Concept Map to Examine Preservice

Teachers’ Changes in Concepts and Beliefs Related to Curriculum for Learners with

Severe Disabilities. Under review by Education and Training in Autism and

Developmental Disabilities(special conference issue).

Kemper, T., & West, E. (2014). Teaching English Language Learners who use Augmentative

and Alternative Communication: Perceptions of Practicing Special Educators. Under

review by Multiple Voices.

Koyama, T., West, E., Kemper, T., & Wang, T. Effects of Language, Word Functions and Symbol Sets on the Transparency of Picture Symbols. Under review by Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

BOOKS

West, E. (Ed.). (2015). Including learners with low-incidence disabilities (International perspectives on inclusive education). Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

BOOK CHAPTERS

West, E., & Slemrod, T. (2015). Assistive technology for learners with autism spectrum

disorders. In A. Boutot (Ed.), Autism Spectrum Disorders: Foundations, Characteristics

and Effective Strategies (pp. TBD). Allyn and Bacon.

West, E. (2015). Moving toward inclusion. In E. West (Ed.), Including learners with low- incidence disabilities (International perspectives on inclusive education). Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
Pirtle, J. M. & West, E. (2014). Augmentative and alternative communication for learners with

autism spectrum disorders. In N.R. Silton (Ed), Innovative Technologies to Benefit

Children on the Autism Spectrum, (pp. 87-103). IGI Global.
West, E., & Pirtle, J. M. (2014). Attributes that influence inclusive practice: Parent perspectives

on quality special educators in northwestern United States. In P. Jones (Ed.), Bridging Insider Perspectives into Inclusive Teacher Learning: Potentials and Challenges for Educational Professionals (pp. 37-46). Routledge.

West, E., & Chen, P. (2011). Cultural and linguistic diversity and learners with autism spectrum disorders. In D. Zager, M.L. Wehmeyer, & R. L. Simpson (Eds.),

Educating students with autism spectrum disorders: Research-based principles and practices. Routledge.
West, E. (2011). Assistive technology for students with autism. In A. Boutot, & B. Myles (Eds.), Autism spectrum disorders (pp. 261-276). Allyn and Bacon.
West, E. (2010). Initial teacher training to meet the needs of students with disabilities who are culturally and linguistically diverse. In C. Forlin (Ed.), Teacher education for inclusion: Changing paradigms and innovative approaches (pp. 208-215). Routledge.
TECHNICAL REPORTS
West, E., & Wang, H. (2013). Similarities and differences in the functioning of fathers and mothers of children with disabilities: A literature review. Special Education Association

of the Republic of China, Taiwan (SEAROC) Monograph, 95-118.

West, E., Hudson, R., Liberty, L., Patton, H., Wang, T., Davis, C., & Schwartz, I. (2010). Implications for teacher education and linguistic diversity: Perspectives of parents, district administrators and teachers. Seattle, Washington: University of Washington.
IN PREPARATION
Patish, Y., West, E., & Peck. C. (2015). Classroom Management to Facilitate Community for Learners with Special Education Needs.
West, E., & Jones, P. (2014). An Analysis of Traditional Face-To-Face and Hybrid Instruction

In An Introduction To Special Education Course for Preservice General Educators.

Stansberry Brusnahan, L.L., Woods, L., Cook, B., & West, E. (2014). Communication and

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Evidence Based Practices.

West, E., Novak, D., & Mueller, C. (2015). Inclusive Instructional Practices Used and Their

Perceived Importance by Instructors.

West, E., Travers, J., Liberty, L., Kemper, T., Cote, D., McCollow, M.M., & Stansberry

Brusnahan, L.L. (2015). An Analysis of Identifying Participant Characteristics in EBP

Literature for Learners with ASD.

FUNDED RESEARCH & PROJECTS
West, E. (2014). Harlan Hahn Endowment Fund Award. Funded 2014-2015 ($6,000).

Project Role: Principal Investigator

Preparation Responsibilities: Author
West, E., & Bang, M. (2014). Native Education Certification Program. Bill and Melinda Gates

Foundation – Investing in Native Student Success. Funded 2014-2015 ($50,000).

Project Role: Principal Investigator

Preparation Responsibilities: Collaboratively authored with Bang, M.
West, E., & Bang, M. (2013). Indigenous Teacher Education Program. Bill and Melinda Gates

Foundation– Investing in Native Student Success. Funded 2013-2014 ($50,000).

Project Role: Principal Investigator

Preparation Responsibilities: Collaboratively authored with Bang, M.
Cheney, D., & West, E. (2012). Preparing Future Faculty to Address Issues in High Needs Areas of Secondary Special Education. Department of Education. Funded 2012-2017 ($1249,096).

Project Role: Co-Principal Investigator

Preparation Responsibilities: Co-Author
West, E. (2012). Indigenous Teacher Education Program. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation – Investing in Native Student Success. Funded 2012-2013 ($50,000).

Project Role: Principal Investigator

Preparation Responsibilities: Author
Davis, C. A., & West, E. (2011). Project BUILD: Building Upon Instructional Leaders’ Discussions. Department of Education. Funded 2011 – 2015. ($125,000).

Project Role: Co-Principal Investigator

Preparation Responsibilities: Co-Author
Wang, H.T., Koyama, T., & West, E. (2011). The Use of a Visual Cue and Reinforcer Time Delay to Teach Waiting Behavior for Young Children with Autism. National Taiwan Normal University. Funded 2011-2012. ($112500NT/$3,880 USD).

Project Role: Co-Principal Investigator

Preparation Responsibilities: Co-Author
Reinholz, A., & West, E. (2010). Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social Supports. Organization for Autism Research. Funded 2010-2012. ($1,000).

Project Role: Principal Investigator for Student Award

Preparation Responsibilities: Edited Proposal

West, E. (2010). Evaluating the Native American Youth Enrichment Program. Institute for Ethnic Studies in the United States (IESUS). Funded 2010 -2011. ($8,900).

Project Role: Principal Investigator

Preparation Responsibilities: Author
Joseph, G.E., Sandall, S., Schwartz, I.S., & West, E. (2008). Innovate, Improve, Include! A Project on Effective Inclusive Practices in Head Start. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. Funded 2008-2011. ($600,000).

Project Role: Co- Investigator

Preparation Responsibilities: Collaborator
Hudson, R., Davis, C.A., & West, E. (2007). Renewing the UW Special Education Program to Ensure High Quality Special Education Teachers. Department of Education, Office for Special Education Programs. Funded 2007-2012. ($500,000).

Project Role: Co-Principal Investigator

Preparation Responsibilities: Co-Author
Jegatheesan, B., & West, E. (2007). Diagnosis and Post-Diagnosis Period: Needs and Supports Reported by Asian Immigrant Families of Young Children with Developmental Disabilities. ARC of Washington. Funded 2007. ($25,000).

Project Role: Co-Principal Investigator

Preparation Responsibilities: Co-Author
Davis, C. A., & West, E. (2006). Creating Instructional Leaders for Students With Low-Incidence Disabilities. Department of Education. Funded 2006 – 2010. ($800,000).

Project Role: Co-Principal Investigator

Preparation Responsibilities: Co-Author
West, E. (2004). Faculty International Development Award. Boise State University. Funded 2004-2005. (Expenses paid).

Project Role: Principal Investigator

Preparation Responsibilities: Author
West, E. (2003). High Tech, High Quality, Hybrid: Designing Instruction for the Future. Boise State University. Funded 2003-2004. ($6,000).

Project Role: Principal Investigator

Preparation Responsibilities: Author
West, E. (2003). Dissertation Research Grant. University of Washington. Funded 2003-2004. ($1,000).

Project Role: Principal Investigator

Preparation Responsibilities: Author
TEACHING
Undergraduate and Graduate Courses: University of Washington, Seattle

EDSPE 435 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (Online Format)

EDSPE 503 Classroom Management

EDSPE 505 Curriculum for Students with Severe Disabilities

EDTEP 542 Meeting the Needs of Students

EDSPE 507 Instruction for Students with Severe Disabilities

EDSPE 563 Issues in Working with Families of Students with Disabilities

SPED 468 Families, Professionals and Exceptional Children

EDSPE 404 Exceptional Children

EDSPE 496 Inclusion and Collaboration

EDSPE 496 Transitioning Adolescents with Disabilities

EDSPE 525 Educating Students with Autism or Severe Behavior Disorders

Undergraduate and Graduate Courses: Boise State University, Boise, ID

EDSPE 252 Assistive Technology

EDUC 350 Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs at the Secondary Level

EDSPE 355 Positive Behavior Interventions

EDUC 550 Teaching Secondary Students with Exceptional Needs at the Secondary Level EDSPE 554 Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Other Courses:

EDC 648 Inclusion and Collaboration (2008). Zayed University, United Arab Emirates.

EEX 6767 Assistive Technology for Students with Low-Incidence Disabilities in Special Education (2011). Online Format. University of South Florida, Tampa.

EDSPE 358 Introduction to Severe Disabilities (2006). Online Format. Boise, Idaho.

PEER-REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS

Patish, Y., Peck, C., & West, E. (2015, March). Preparing Novice Teachers in Classroom Management At The Elementary and Secondary Level. Paper presented at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), Atlanta, GA.

Patish, Y., & West, E. (2014, Summer). Classroom Management to Facilitate Community for

Learners with Special Education Needs. Paper presented at the Division of International

Special Education and Services International Conference, Braga, Portugal.

West, E., McCollow, M., Cote, D., & Stansberry-Brusnahan, L. (2015, January). An Analysis

of Identifying Participant Characteristics in EBP Literature Reviews for Learners with

ASD. Paper presented at the Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities 16^th

International Conference, Clearwater, Florida.

West, E. (2015, January). Preparing Pre-service Special Educators to work with Learners

with Low-Incidence Disabilities: Using a Concept Map to Measure Effects of Curriculum and Assistive Technology Content. Paper presented at the Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities 16^th International Conference, Clearwater, Florida.

West, E., Slemrod, T., & Kemper, T. (2014, April). Assistive Technology: Needs of Teachers and Implications for Preservice Teacher Training Programs. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children International Conference, Philadelphia.

Patish, Y., Peck, Charles., & West, E. (2014, March). Preparing Novice Teachers in Classroom Management: Dilemmas of Control and Community. Paper presented at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), Indianapolis, IN.

West, E., Liberty, L., & Stone-MacDonald, A. (2014, January). An examination of participant characteristics in empirical studies used to classify naturalistic intervention as an evidence-based practice. Paper presented at the Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities 15^th International Conference, Clearwater, Florida.

West, E., Stodden, R.A., Cook, B., Cote, D., Kidwell, J., McCollow, M., & Umbarger, G. (2013, January). Expert Panel Presentation – Evidence-based practices for students with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders. Paper Presented at the Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities 14^th International Conference, Kona, Hawaii.

Pirtle, J., Armstrong, H., & West, E. (2012, July). Sense of community in two online courses. Poster presented at the Office of Special Education Projects (OSEP) Project Director’s Conference, Washington D.C.

Minkyung, S., & West, E. (2011, May). Using diverse families as mentors for preservice special educators to promote culturally responsive practices. Infant and Early Childhood Conference, Tacoma, Washington.
Jones, P., West, E., & Semon, S. (2011). Considerations of technology-based community, engagement, and assessment in education. Paper presented at the AERA Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Chen, P., & West, E. (2011, March). Pecs and CLD students with disabilities: A review of the literature. Paper presented at the 8^th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support. Denver, Colorado.
Hudson, R.F., Marti, A.E., Darrow, A, West, E., Davis, C.A., & Schwartz, I. (2009, November). Beginning special education teacher quality: Voices from the field. Paper presented at the 32^nd Annual Teacher Education Division Conference. Charlotte, North Carolina.
West, E., Wang, T., Patton, H., Hudson, R., Davis, C., & Schwartz, I. (2009). Implications for teacher training in cultural and linguistic diversity: Needs of parents, district administrators and teachers. Poster presented at the Annual Teacher Education Division Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina.
West, E., Kemper, T., Hudson, R., Davis, C., & Schwartz, I. (2009). Professional preparation in AT: Identified needs of early career teachers and implications for preservice teacher training programs. Poster presented at the Annual Teacher Education Division Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina.
West, E., & Patton, H. (2009, April). Demonstration of positive behavior support and supported employment for adults with severe disabilities. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children International Conference, Seattle, Washington.
Davis, C.A., & West, E. (2007, December). Teaching person centered plans to school psychologists within a school context. Paper presented at the TASH Conference, Seattle, Washington.
West, E., & Jegatheesan, B. (2007, December). Rethinking functional skills for minority children with disabilities. Poster presented at the TASH Conference, Seattle, Washington.
Jones, P., & West, E. (2007, January). Course selection and development in the online age: A special education perspective. Paper presented at the Fifth Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
West, E., Hager, K., & O’Brien, C. (2006, November). The life and times of first year faculty. Paper presented at the Teacher Education and Technology Annual Conference, San Diego, California.
West, E., Jones, P., & Stevens, D. (2004, November). Perspectives on teacher learning for greater inclusive practice: teacher voices. Paper presented at the International Inclusion Strand. Annual TASH Conference, Reno, Nevada.
Jones, P., West, E., & Stevens, D. (2004, November). Teachers of students with low incidence disabilities talk about learning: An international perspective. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division Annual Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
West, E. (2004, October). Fading from teacher prompts to pictorial versus verbal natural cues in children with autism. Paper presented at the International Conference on Cognitive Disabilities/Mental Retardation, Autism, and Related Disabilities, Las Vegas. Nevada.
Jones, P., West, E., & Stevens, D. (2003, December). Learning from each other: A transatlantic perspective on effective teacher learning. Paper presented at the Annual TASH Conference, Chicago, Illinois.
West, E., Leon-Guerrero, R.M., Stevens, D., & Schilling, D. (2003, October). Courageous dialogues: Establishing codes of acceptable schoolwide behavior in a multicultural society. Paper presented at the International Conference on Behavior Disorders: The Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, St. Louis, Missouri.
West, E., & Billingsley, F. (2001, May). Assessing the effects of two prompting procedures on skill acquisition. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, Louisiana.
West, E., & Billingsley, F. (2001, October). Improving the system of least prompts: A comparison of procedural variations. Paper presented at Northwestern Association for Behavior Analysis, Victoria, Canada.
West, E., & Billingsley, F. (2000, November). Effects of two prompting procedures on skill acquisition in children with moderate and severe disabilities. Paper presented at Northwestern Association for Behavior Analysis, Leavenworth, Washington.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
West, E., Umbarger, G., Cote, D., McCollow, M., & Kidwell, J. (2013, April). Division on

Autism and Developmental Disabilities Showcase Session. Evidence-based practices for students with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children International Conference, San Antonio, Texas.

West, E. (2012, April). Mothers’ and Fathers’ Perspectives on Quality Special Educators and

The Attributes that Influence Inclusive Practices. International Inclusive Teacher

Education Research Forum (IITERF) 2012 Symposium. Florida.

West, E. (2010, March). Keynote Address: Developing culturally responsive systems to improve outcomes for diverse learners.  2010 Migrant-LEP Conference: Idaho State Department of Education.

West, E. (2009, April). Building culturally responsive schools to meet the needs of American Indian/Alaska Native students. Title 1 Conference/State Department of Education, Idaho.

West, E., & Jones, P. (2008, November). Teacher education for inclusion: Changing paradigms and innovative approaches for inclusion. Presentation at the Hong Kong Insitute of Education, Hong Kong.
West, E. (2008). Inclusion and collaboration. Zayed University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
STATE AND REGIONAL

West, E. (2006, March). Recent developments in autism. Sponsored by Eberharter-Maki & Tappen, PA, Idaho.

West, E. (2006, March). Keynote. Improving outcomes for young children. Sponsored by: Idaho Head Start.

West, E. (2006, February). Keynote. Improving outcomes for students with challenging behavior. Sponsored by: Idaho State Department of Education.

West, E. (2005, December). Keynote. Developing behavioral plans for aggressive children in Idaho. Sponsored by: Idaho State Department of Education.

West, E. (2004, May). The life and times of a first year faculty. University of Washington Doctoral Student Seminar, Seattle, Washington.

West, E. (2003, March). Pediatric round table: Autism spectrum disorders. St. John Medical Center, Longview, Washington.

West, E. (2003, April). Showcase of American Indian and Alaska Native scholarship. Native Students in Advanced Academia, Seattle, Washington.

West, E., & Lowy, A. (2001, March). Strategies: An overview of autism and related disabilities. Council for Exceptional Children, Washington Federation, Redmond, Washington.

West, E. (1999, April). Best practices for individuals with low incidence disabilities. Best Practices Conference, Residential Habilitation Center, Chelan, Washington.

West, E. (1996, January). Neurological disabilities, augmentative communication systems, and behavioral support. Parent Organization (PACT), Seattle, Washington.

West, E. (1993, November). Picture exchange communication system. Pacific Northwest Nonvocal Group Conference, Seattle, Washington.

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL

West, E. (2009 & 2010, September). Improving outcomes for children with challenging behavior. Brighton School, Lynnwood, Washington.

West, E., & Martin, C. (2009, October). Effective educational programs for students with autism spectrum disorders. Orting, Washington.

West, E. (2005, November). Positive beginnings: Determining the meaning of challenging behavior. Boise Child Care Center, Boise, Idaho.

West, E. (2004, January & October). Positive behavior supports. Boise School District Paraprofessional Training, Boise, Idaho.

West, E. (2002, August). Positive behavioral support and instructional procedures. Overlake Specialty School, Overlake Hospital, Bellevue, Washington.

West, E. (2002, June). Autism: Best and promising practices. Seattle Public Schools, Seattle, Washington.

West, E. (2001, August). Strategies for including students with special needs. Seattle Cheder Elementary School, Seattle, Washington.

West, E. (1997 & 1998, September). Maps and circle of friends for children with severe disabilities. Lake Washington School District, Redmond, Washington.

West, E. (1996 & 1997, September). Strategies for students with multiple disabilities. Lake Washington School District, Redmond, Washington.

West, E. (1995, September & November). Inclusion: More alike than different. Lake Washington School District, Redmond, Washington.

West, E. (1995 & 1994, December). Autism and related disabilities. Lake Washington School District, Redmond, Washington.

West, E. (1993, September). Picture exchange communication system. Tri-Cities School District, Pasco, Washington.
AWARDS AND HONORS

First Nations at the University of Washington: Honoring our Women recipient, 2008

University of Washington, College of Education Service and Leadership Award, 2003

Doctoral Leadership Program, University of Washington, Preparing Leadership for Positive Behavioral Support, 2001-2003

Gates Millennium Scholar, 2000-2003

Doctoral Leadership Program, University of Washington, Transdisciplinary Leadership Program, 1990

Who’s Who Among Colleges and Universities, 1998-2001

Dean’s List of Scholastic Excellence, 1987-1990

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Professional Affiliations

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD)

Teacher Education Division (TED)

Technology and Media (TAM)

Division for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners (DDEL)

Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES)

TASH: Equity, Opportunity, and Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities

INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL
LEADERSHIP

2014 - Executive Board Member (Vice President), Division on Autism and

Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children.

2013- Advisory Board: Academy for Precision Learning (APL), Seattle, WA

2013- Advisory Board: Manos Unidas Peru

2013 - Co-Chair: National Diversity Committee, Division on Autism and

Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children

2012- Member, Critical Issues Committee, Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children

2012- Member, Conference Committee, Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children

2012- Member, Nominations Committee, Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children

2009-2013 Board of Directors, Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council

for Exceptional Children

2009-2013 National Chair: Diversity Committee, Division on Autism and Developmental

Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children

2011-2013 Board Member and Participant in Microsoft Partners in Learning Program for

Higher Education – Teacher Education Initiative, Microsoft

2012 International Inclusive Teacher Education Research Forum (IITERF)

Symposium Participant. Pushing the Boundaries: Lessons from International Inclusive Teacher Education Research for Developing Inclusive Practices through Integration of Insider Perspectives. University of South Florida, Tampa.

2009-2010 Chair of the Shared Diversity Agenda Network, Council for Exceptional Children

2008-2009 Participant, Tribal Leaders Congress on Education

2008 Participant, Colloquium and Conference on Teacher Education for Inclusion:

Changing Paradigms & Innovative Approaches. The Hong Kong Institute of

Education, Hong Kong.

PEER REVIEWER:

Publications

Editorial Board:

Journal of Digital Learning and Teacher Education (2014 - )

International Journal of Whole Schooling (2014 - )

Journal Reviewer:

Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (2013, 2014)

Journal of Teacher Education (2013, 2014)

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (2012)

International Journal of Whole Schooling (2012)

International Journal of Inclusive Education (2009)

Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities (2014)
Reviewer – Book & Textbook:

Common Core & Functional Life Curricular for Students with Severe Disabilities: Narratives of Good Practice. Routledge (2013)
Infusing Insider Perspectives into Inclusive Teacher Learning: Potentials and Challenges. Routledge (2012)
Teaching Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall (2006)
Young Children with Autism and Aspergers Disorder: Best Practice Suggestions for Early Childhood Educators. Delmar (2005)
Conferences

Council for Exceptional Children:

Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo (2012-2014)

Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (2009-2014)

Division of Early Childhood (2009)

COLLABORATIONS WITH SCHOOLS

Advisory Board: Academy for Precision Learning (APL), Seattle, WA (2013 -)

Inclusion and Collaboration. Zayed University, United Arab Emirates (2008)

Performed interviews and observations of private school programs for children with disabilities to generate recommendations

Educational Liaison, Lapwaii Tribal School District (2003-2005)
STATE

2012-2013 Board Member, Professional Education Advisory Board (PEAB)

2010 - 2011 Core Member: Native Education Action Team (NEAT)

2006 Participant: Education Summit, Leavenworth, Washington

2005-2006 Board Member, Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL)
UNIVERSITY

(UW indicates University of Washington; BSU indicates Boise State University)

University

2014 - Faculty Senate Representative for UW Disability Committee

2013-2014 Member, Teaching and Learning Technologies Oversight Committee, UW

2007-2013 Participant, Women investigating race, ethnicity and difference (WIRED), UW

2010-2013 Participant, Tribal Leadership Summit, University of Washington

2010-2011 Advisory Board Member: Native American Youth Enrichment Project. Indigenous Wellness Research Institute, UW

2008-2009 Senator, Faculty Senate, UW

2008-2009 Participant, UW/COE International Partnership Advisory Group, UW

2008-2009 Participant, First Nations – ECC Events, UW

2007-2008 Participant, Faculty Training Workshop: Disabled Student Services

2006-2007 Participant, University of Washington Native American Association, UW

2004-2005 Faculty International Development Award Objectives Initiated, BSU

2004-2005 Member, Internationalization of the University, University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), BSU

2004-2005 Member, University Faculty Forum for Civic Engagement, BSU

College

2014 Chair, Search Committee Director of Special Education, UW

2014 Tenure Committee for Assistant Professor

2013- Member, Equity Studies Group

2013- Mentor Committee for Assistant Professors (2)

2012-2013 Member, Area of Special Education Position Search Committee, UW

2011-2012 Member, New Technologies Position Search Committee, UW

2009- Member, Indian Education/UW Teacher Education Special Interest Group

2008-2009 Member, School Psychology Position Search Committee, UW

2007-2009 Member, College of Education Travel Committee, UW

2007-2009 Member, CLD Faculty Position Search Committee, UW

2006-2009 Member, College of Education Faculty Council, UW

2007-2008 Member, College of Education Scholarship Committee, UW

Participant, UW/COE website review panel

Participant, UW/COE International Partnership Advisory Group

2006-2007 Member, College of Education Diversity Task Force, UW

2005-2006 Member, College of Education Promotion and Tenure Committee, BSU

2003-2006 Member, College of Education Technology Committee, BSU

2003-2006 Member, Search Committee for Dean of the College of Education, BSU

2004-2005 Member, Department of Special Education Search Committee, BSU

2004-2005 Member, Department of Early Childhood Education Search Committee, BSU

Departmental/Division

2013-2014 Convener, Special Education

2010 - Member, TEP Division Committee, UW

2006-2007 Practicum Supervision for Preservice Special Education Teachers, UW

2004-2006 Field Supervision for Students in Secondary Program, BSU
CONSULTANCIES

Educational and Behavioral Consulting. Collaboration with a variety of public and private sites to train personnel and to develop appropriate programs for individuals with disabilities:
2010-2011 Auburn School District, Auburn, WA

2009 Puyallup School District, Puyallup, WA

2009 Meridian School District, Bellingham, WA

2006-2014 Lake Washington School District, Redmond, WA

2009 Sedro Woolley School District, Sedro Woolley, WA

2007-2009 Monroe School District, Monroe, WA

2004-2006 Pasco School District, Pasco, WA

2004 Richland School District, Richland, WA

2002-2004 Northshore School District, Bothell, WA

2003- Preg O’Donnell and Gillette, Seattle, WA

2001-2003 Issaquah School District, Issaquah, WA

2000-2003 Seattle School District, Seattle, WA

2002 Bellevue School District, Bellevue, WA

1999-2000 Northwest Center, Primetime, Seattle, WA

04/2015