Leslie Huling
Academic/Professional Background
Education Policy Implementation Center
Texas State University System
Professor
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education
Texas State University – San Marcos
Education
Doctor of Education, 1981
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Major - Secondary Education
Minor – Education Foundations
Dissertation – “The Effects on Teachers of Participation in an Interactive Research and Development Project”
Master of Science, 1976
North Texas State University, Denton, Texas
Major – Public School Administration
Minor – Journalism
Thesis – “The History of the Texas Chapter, National School Public Relations Associations, Inc.”
Bachelor of Arts, 1973
Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas
Major – Journalism
Minor – Government
Certification – Texas Secondary Teaching Certificate
Experience
Texas State University System
Director
Education Policy Implementation Center
May 2004 – present
Texas State University
Associate Dean
College of Education
January 1995 – 2005
Professor
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education
January 1986 – present
The University of Austin, Research and Development Center for Teacher Education
Program Director and Exchange Faculty Member
July 1981 to August 1986
Texas Tech University
Instructor and Research and Dissemination Coordinator, Teacher Corps Project
July 1979 to June 1981
San Angelo ISD
Journalism Department Head and Government Teacher, Central High School
August 1977 to May 1979
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Public Relations Director
January 1976 to March 1977
Richardson ISD
Public Information Writer
August 1975 to January 1976
Education Service Center Region Xv, San Angelo, TX
Dissemination Specialist
September 1973 to August 1974
Scholarly/Creative
Books
Odell, S.J., & Huling, L. (Eds). (2000). Quality Mentoring for Novice Teachers. Indianapolis: Association of Teacher Educators and Kappa Delta Pi
Hord, S.M., Rutherford, W.L., Huling-Austin, L.L., & Hall, G.E. (1987). Taking Charge of Change. Alexandria: The Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Huling-Austin, L, Odell, S.J., Isher, P., Kay, R.S., & Edelfelt, R. (1989). Assisting the Beginning Teacher. Reston: Association of Teacher Educators.
Monographs
Houston, W.R. & Huling, L. (Eds.). (1998). Restructuring Texas Teacher Education Series: Field Based Teacher Education, Professional Development Schools, Connecting to Improve Methods Courses, Assessment, Distance Learning, Cultural Pluralism, Technology & Professional Development. Austin: State Board of Educator Certification.
Cuellar, E.G. & Huling-Austin, L. (Eds.). (1990). Achieving an ethically diverse teaching force. Austin: Texas Education Agency
Huling, L.L. (Eds.). (1980). School/Community Climate: Beyond Discipline. Washington, D.C.” Teacher/Corps/Center for New School Demonstration Cluster
Chapters
Resta, V., Nelson, S., & Huling, L. (in press). Re-energizing a school in a high challenge environment. K.T. Henson (Ed.), Curriculum Planning: Integrating Multiculturalism, Constructivism, and Education Reform. Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press
Odell, S., & Huling, L. (1998). Conceptualizing quality mentoring. The Induction Years: The Beginning Teacher (pp. 67-80). National Evaluation Systems Inc.
Huling, L., Beck, J. & Macy, D. (1987). The challenge and benefits of a collaborative, field-based secondary teacher preparation program. Partnerships for Learning: Real Issues and Real Solutions, 2(1) (pp 56-62). Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities.
Huling-Austin, L. & Houston, W.R. (1993). Diverse processes in studying teaching: Overview and Framework and Implication and Reflections. M.J. O’Hair & S. Odell (Eds.), Diversity and Teaching: Teach Education Yearbook I. Orlando: Harcourt Brace Jovanich College Publishers.
Hidlago, F. & Huling-Austin, L. (1993). Alternate teacher candidates: A rich source for Latino teachers in the future. R.E. Castro & Y.R. Ingle (Eds.), Reshaping Teacher Education In the Southwest – A Forum: A Response To the Needs of Latino Students and Teachers. Claremont: Tomas Rivera Center.
Huling-Austin, L. (1992). Introduction (on the principles of effective mentoring. T. Bey & C.T. Holmes (Eds.), Mentoring: Contemporary Principles and Issues. Reston: Association of Teacher Educators.
Huling-Austin, L. (1990). Mentoring is a squishy business. T. Bey & C.T. Holmes (Eds.), Mentoring: Developing Successful New Teachers. Reston: Association of Teacher Educators.
Huling-Austin, L. (1990). Teacher induction programs and internships. W.R. Houston (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Teacher Education. Macmillan and Association of Teacher Educators.
Hord, S.M. & Huling-Austin, L.L. (1989). Implementation skills for school leaders: A training program for facilitating change. R.E. Blum & J. A. Butler (Eds.), Training School Leader Development for School Improvement. International School Improvement Project.
Huling-Austin, L. (1989). A synthesis of research on teacher induction programs and practices. J. Reinhartz (Ed.). Teacher Induction. National Education Association.
Huling-Austin, L.L. (1987). Teacher Induction. D. Brooks (Ed.), Teacher Induction: A New Beginning. Reston: Association of teacher Educators.
Rutherford, W.L., Hall, G.E., & Huling L.L. (1983). Implementing instructional change: The concerned based perspective. F.W. Parkay (Ed.). Teacher Inquiry: A Strategy for Improving Secondary Basic Skills Instruction.
Rutherford, W.L., & Huling, L.L. (1982) Linking performance assessment to performance improvement: A model. Texas Association of Supervisors and Curriculum Developers Monograph on Evaluating Teacher Performance, (pp. 13-20).
Reavis, C., McDonald, L., & Huling , L.L. (1980). A triangular approach to the improvement of staff morale. L. Huling (Ed.), School/Community Climate: Beyond Discipline. (pp. 11-20)
Journal Articles
Huling, L. (2004). “In their own words” and a few other important evaluation findings.. NTIP Journal, 1(2), 5-7.
Huling, L. (2004). Supporting nontraditionally prepared teachers offers both challenges and rewards for mentors. National Head Start Association Dialog, 7 (2), 4-6.
Craycraft, K. & Huling, L. (2003). Success spelled out. NTIP Journal, 1(1), 5.
Resta, V. , & Huling, L. (2002). Helping beginning teachers recognize and avoid pitfalls. English in Texas, 32 (1), 36-40.
Huling, L., & Resta, V. (2002). What every first-year teacher needs to know to become a second-year teacher. English in Texas, 32 (1), 22-24.
Huling, L. & Beck, J. (1999). Clinical and field experiences in teacher preparation: Results of the AACTE/NCATE national survey. Teacher Educators Journal, 9 (1), 11-24.
Resta, V., Askins, B., & Huling, L. (1999). Issues in secondary teachers preparation. Teacher Educator, 35 (1), 57-67.
Resta, V., Huling, L., White, S., & Matschek, D. (1997). The Teacher Fellows Program: A year to grow. Journal of Staff Development. 18 (1), 42-45.
Huling, L., Beck, J., & Macy, D. (Fall 1996). Teacher education program restructuring: Issues, recommendations and experiences. Teacher Educators Journal.
Resta, V. & Huling, L. (1996). Something practical: A win-win program for new teachers. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 32 (3).
Huling, L., Resta, V., Mandeville, T., & Miller, P. (1996). Factors to consider in the selection of secondary school teachers. NASSP Bulletin, 80 (580).
Huling, L. (1995). Why write? Contributing author to Chapter 1 of The Art of Writing for Publication. Ken Henson (Ed.). Needham Heights: Allyn & Bacon.
Werner, P.H., Huling-Austin, L. & Macy, D. (1993). Embracing progressive change: The Southwest Texas Center for Professional Development and Technology. Accepted for publication in Texas Teacher Education Forum, Spring, 1993.
Huling-Austin, L. (1992). Research on learning to teach: Implications for teacher induction and mentoring programs. Journal of Teacher Education. 43 (3), 173-180.
Huling-Austin, L. (1991). Mentor teachers: What exactly are they supposed to do? Centerpoint, 1 (1), 7-21.
Wagner, C. & Huling-Austin, L. (1991). Pilot programs offer induction experiences and suggestions. Texas Study of Secondary Education, 1 (1), 19-22.
Huling-Austin, L. (1991). Getting ready for state mandated induction program: What can make or break the program. Texas Teacher Education Forum, 16, 13-25.
Huling-Austin, L. (1991). Mentoring is a squishy business. Journal of the New Jersey Association of Teacher Educators, 3 (1&2), 20-27. Reprinted with permission from Mentoring: Developing Successful New Teacher, Bey & Holmes, (Eds).
Huling-Austin, L. , & Cuellar, E.G. (1990). Defining an ethically diverse teaching force. Teacher Education and Practice, 6 (2), 9-12.
Huling-Austin, L. & Hirsh, S. (1990). New teacher induction: An interview with Leslie Huling-Austin. Journal of Staff Development, 12 (1).
Huling-Austin, L. (1988). A synthesis of research on teacher induction programs and practices. Centering Teacher Education, 6 (1), 19-28.
Huling-Austin, L., & O-Bryan-Garland, S. (1988). Concerns, issues and priorities of educators: A model of collaboration. Teacher Education and Practice, 5 (1) 49-57.
Johnson, W.L., Askins, B.E., & Huling-Austin, L. (1988). A study of the training needs in preservice and inservice bilingual education. Ethnolinguistic Issues in Education, 52-62
Huling-Austin, L., & O’Bryan-Garland, S. (1987). Increasing faculty involvement with the public schools. Action in Teacher Education, 9 (3), 41-48.
Hord, S.M., & Huling-Austin, L.L. (1987). Curriculum implementation in small schools: How to know if you see it (or don’t see it). Journal of Rural and Small Schools, 1 (3), 23-26.
Huling-Austin, L.L. (1986). Factors to consider in alternative certification programs: What can be learned from teacher induction research. Action in Teacher Education, 7 (2), 51-58.
Hord, S.M., & Huling-Austin, L.L. (1986). Effective curriculum implementation: Some promising new insights. The Elementary School Journal, 87 (I), 97-115.
Smith, J.J., & Huling-Austin, L.L. (1986). Hoe $290 can make a beginning teacher a success: Start planning now. The American School Board Journal, 173 (12), 46-47.
Huling-Austin, L.L. (1986). What can and cannot reasonable be expected from teacher induction programs. Journal of Teacher Education, 37 (I), 2-5.
Hord, S.M., & Huling-Austin, L.L. (1985). Acquiring expertise. The Diabetes Educator, II (Special Issue), 13-20.
Huling-Austin, L.L., Hord, S.M., & Thurber, J. (1985). Articulation activities forge links with the middle school. New England League of Middle School Journal, 16-19.
Hord, S.M., & Huling, L.L. (1985). Preparing administrators to be effective facilitators of school improvement. Inservice.
Johnson, W.L. & Huling, L.L. (1985). Helping teachers develop research skills to use in improving teaching. Texas Tech Journal of Education, 12 (I), 37-45.
Rutherford, W.L., & Huling-Austin, L.L. (1984). The National Commission Report: A comparison of proposed and actual changes in high schools. Journal of Staff Development, 5 (2), 40-50.
Hall, G.E., Hord, S.M., Rutherford, W.L., & Huling, L.L. (1984). Change in high schools: Rolling stones or asleep at the wheel? Educational Leadership, 41 (6), 58-62.
Hall, G.E., Rutherford, W.L., Hord, S.M. & Huling, L.L. (1984). Effects of three principal styles on school improvement. Educational Leadership, 41 (5), 22-29.
Huling, L.L., Richardson, J.A., & Hord, S.M. (1983). Three projects show how university/school partnerships can improves effectiveness. National Association of Secondary School Principals Bulletin, 67 (465), 54-59.
Huling, L.L., & Griffin, G. (1983). Educators work together with interactive research and development (Collaboration is not a four letter word). R&DCTE Review, I (3).
Huling, L.L., & Johnson, W.L. (1983). A strategy for helping teachers integrate research into teaching. The Teacher Educator, 19 (2), 11-18.
Correll, L.J., Huling, L.L., & Trang, M. (1983). Turning a disruptive study hall into an effective learning center. National Association of Secondary School Principals Bulletin, 67 (462), 71-74.
McDonald, L. & Huling, L.L. (1983). ZBFA: A Means of Increasing Efficiency in State Highway Departments. AASHTO Quarterly, 24-25.
Huling, L.L. (1982). Interactive research and development makes a difference. Action in Teacher Education, 4 (4), 37-40.
Huling, L.L., & Hall, G.E. (1982). Factors to be considered in the preparation of secondary school teachers. Journal of Teacher Education, 33 (I)
Huling, L.L., Trang, M., & Correll, L.J. (1981). Interactive research and development: A promising strategy for teacher educators. Journal of Teacher Education, 32 (6), 7-8.
Correll, L.J., Huling, L.L., & Trang, M. (1981-1982). Study hall: abused time or well used time? Texas Outlook, 65 (4), 2.
Huling, L.L. (1981). Research on successful programs for students in the intermediate grades. American Middle School Education, 4 (4), 1-7.
Huling, L.L. (1981). The effects of teacher morale on the school social climate and administrative approaches to improve teacher morale. Texas Study of Secondary Education Research Journal, No. 28, 31-39.
Huling, L.L. (1980). How school size affects students participation, alienation. National Association of Secondary School Principals Bulletin, 64 (438), 13-18.
Shatto (Huling), L.L. (1976). Instructional television- a valuable classroom resource. Journal of Educational Communication, I (5), 10-13.
Shatto (Huling), L.L. (1976). Meeting the needs of the gifted student. Texas Outlook, 60 (12), 36.
Book Reviews
Huling-Austin, L.L. (1984). Review of the book High School: A Report on Secondary Education in America by Ernest L. Boyer. Review of Education, 10 (3), 207-210.
Huling, L.L. (1981). Book review of Why Innovation Fails: The Institutionalization and Termination of Innovation in Higher Education by Arthur Levine. Texas Tech Journal of Education, 8 (3).
Occasional Papers and Informative Booklets
Huling, L. (1999). Commissioned Paper on Teacher Induction. Washington, D.C.: AACTE/DeWitt Wallace Reader’s Digest Fund Beginning Teacher Induction Project.
Huling, L. (1999). ERIC Digest on Early Field Experiences in Teacher Education. Washington, D.C.: ERIC Cleaning House on Teaching and Teacher Education.
Huling, L. (1997). Novice Teacher Needs. Paper commissioned by North Carolina Department of Instruction.
Huling-Austin, L. (1994). Becoming a Teacher: What Research Tells Us. West Lafayette: Informative booklet published by Kappa Delta Pi International.
Huling-Austin, L. & Murphy, S. (1990). Assessing the Impact of Teacher Induction Programs: Implications for Program Developers. Oxford: Occasional Paper published by National Staff Development Council
Research and Development Reports
Huling, L., Raffeld, P., & Salinas, J. (1999). Clinical and Field Experiences: Schools, Colleges, and Departments of Education (Research Note 2-1). Washington, D.C.: Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.
Huling, L., Raffeld, P., & Salinas, J. (1999). Clinical and Field Experiences: What is Required by Schools, Colleges and Departments of Education (Research Note 2-2). Washington, D.C.: American Association of Colleges for Teachers Education.
Huling, L. (1998). Final Report: State Panel on the Texas Novice Teacher Induction Support System. Austin: State Board of Educator Certification.
Huling-Austin, L. (1989). Final Report: Collaborative Teacher Induction Program for First Year Teachers. San Marcos: School of Education, Southwest Texas State University.
Huling-Austin, L. (1989). Final Report: Strengthening the Talent Pool in Teacher Education Project. San Marcos: School of Education, Southwest Texas State University.
Huling-Austin, L.L., & O’Bryan-Garland, S. (1986). A Promising Research Approach for Identifying Concerns and Interests of Public School Educators: A First Step Toward University/School Collaboration. San Marcos: Southwest Texas State University, LBJ Institute for the Improvement of Teaching and Learning.
Huling-Austin, L.L., Putnam, S., & Galvez-Hjornevik, C. (1986). Final Report: Model Teacher Induction Project Study Findings. Austin: The University of Texas at Austin, Research and Development Center for Teacher Education.
Smith, J.J., & Huling-Austin, L.L. (1985). Professional Development: Experienced Teachers Assisting First-Year Teachers. Austin: The University of Texas at Austin, Research and Development Center for Teacher Education.
Huling-Austin, L.L., Putnam, S., Edwards, S., & Galvez-Hjornevik, C. MTIP Satellite Network Conference Proceedings. Austin: The University of Texas at Austin, Research and Development Center for Teacher Education.
Huling-Austin, L.L., & Emmer, E. (1985). First Days of School: A Good Beginning. Austin: The University of Texas at Austin, Research and Development Center for Teacher Education.
Barnes, S., & Huling-Austin, L. (1984). Model Teacher Induction Project: Research Design for A Descriptive Study. Austin: The University of Texas at Austin, Research and Development Center for Teacher Education.
Huling, L.L. (1980). Six-Step Guide to Developing and Implementing an Interactive Research and Development Project. Lubbock: Texas Tech University Teacher Corps Project.
Writing Awards
“Effects of Three Principal Styles on School Improvement” by Hall, Rutherford, Hord and Huling selected for inclusion in Readings from Educational Leadership: Effective Schools and School Improvement (1989) from February, 1984 issue of Educational Leadership.
“A Synthesis of Research on Teacher Induction Programs and Practices” selected by ERIC Clearinghouse on Teacher Education for announcement in Resources in Education (May, 1989).
“Factors To Consider in Alternative Certification Programs: What Can Be Learned From Teacher Induction Research” selected for inclusion in the Action in Teacher Education Tenth-Year Anniversary Issue, Commemorative Edition (1989) as being the best article from Summer 1986 issue of the ATE journal.
“The Role of the School Principal in School Improvement Efforts” by Rutherford, Hall, Hord and Huling winner of the 1982-83 American Association of School Administrators (AASA) Award for Outstanding Research Study of Administrators.
Grants
Current Grants
Huling, L. & Craycraft, K. (2002-09). “TSUS Novice Teacher Induction Program,” Grant funded by Houston Endowment, Inc. ($4.4 million)
Huling, L. (2004-05). “TSUS/TEA Math for English Language Learners Initiative,” Texas Education Agency ($1.8 million)
Huling, L. (2004-05). “TSUS/TEA NCLB Area Coordinator Initiative,” Texas Education Agency ($750,000)
Huling, L. (2004-05). “TSUS/TEA Education Policy Implementation Center,” Texas Education Agency ($500,000)
Huling, L. (2004-05). “Supporting Newly Certified Educators”, US Department of Education ($248,000)
Huling, L. (2003-05). “NTIP Dissemination Grant,” US Department of Education ($248,000)
Previous Grants
Grant for SWT Teacher Recruitment and Induction Project (TRIP) Partnership, $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, 1999-2002.
Grant to coordinate State Panel of Teacher Induction Support System from State Board for Educator Certification, $19,900, 1997.
Grant to design, analyze and compile report of Survey on Clinical and Field Experiences as a part of the AACTE/NCATE Joint Data Collection System, 1997.
Central Texas Educator Development (CTED) Project, $115,000 grant from the Texas State Board of Educator Certification, 1997.
Southwest Texas Center for Professional Development and Technology (with Werner), $2.1 million grant from the Texas Education Agency, 1992-96.
Planning for Southwest Texas Center for Professional Development and Technology, $30,000 planning grant from the Texas Education Agency, 1992.
The Effects of Mentoring on First-Year Principals (with Beck), $5,950 SWT Research Enhancement Grant, 1992-93.
Enhancing Diversity in Teaching Project, $60,000 grant from the Tomas Rivera Center (Claremont, CA), 1991-93.
Minority Teacher Recruitment Initiative, $50,000 grant from the Texas Education Agency, 1991-93.
An Exploratory Study Focused on Learning to Teach Research, $4,500 SWT Research Enhancement grant, 1990-91.
Collaborative Teacher Induction Project for Beginning Teachers (with O’Bryan-Garland, Barnes & Paese), $75,000 grant from Texas Education Agency, 1990.
Strengthening the Talent Pool in Teacher Education Project (with Beck & Gillis), $80,000 grant from Texas Education Agency (1988), with $20,000 donation from Adolph Coors Company (1988 & 1989).
Keynote and Invited Addresses
Azusa Pacific University (Azusa, CA, 2004)
“Collaborative Research and Publishing”
Texas ASCD Annual Conference (San Antonio, 2003)
“Assisting the Novice Teacher”
Texas ASCD/Region One ESC Conference (McAllen, 2003)
“Supporting Novice Teachers for Improved Effectiveness and Increased Retention”
University of Texas Technology Leadership Academy (Austin, 2002)
“Developing and Funding Collaborative Projects”
Texas Senate Education Committee (Austin, 1999)
“Policy Implications on Novice Teacher Support Programs”
National Conference for Community and Justice (Houston, 1999)
“Preparing Teachers for the New Millennium”
NCATE Promoting Excellence in Teacher Education Conference (Washington, 1999)
“Performance Assessment in Teacher Education”
ATE Invited Pre-conference Workshop (Dallas, 1998)
“Mentoring in Professional Development Schools”
Fall Texas Teacher Education Conference (Dallas, 1998)
“Building the Profession”
North Carolina Conference on Implementing New Legislation (Durham, 1997)
“The Role of the Mentor in Supporting Novice Teachers”
National Evaluation Systems Annual Evaluation Conference (Chicago, 1997)
“Conceptualizing Quality Mentoring” with Odell
Governor’s Conference on Teaching and North Carolina’s Future (Raleigh, 1997)
“Mentoring: Supporting Novice Teachers”
Scholia Meeting (San Marcos, 1996)
“Technology and Other Trends in Teacher Education”
TEA CPDT Grant Writing Institute (Austin, 1994)
“Conceptualizing and Packaging a Competitive Proposal” with Curtin
North Carolina Model Clinical Teaching Network (Ashville, NC, 1994)
“IHE and LEA Collaboration for Beginning Teacher Induction”
Kappa Delta Pi Spring Initiation (San Marcos, 1994)
“Becoming a Teacher”
Southwest Texas Teacher Center (Austin, 1993)
“Southwest Texas Center for Professional Development and Technology”
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Austin, 1993)
“Southwest Texas Center for Professional Development and Technology”
Region 16 ESC Teacher Induction Seminar (Amarillo, 1992)
“Learning to Teach Research: What It Says About Mentoring and Teacher Induction”
Texas LEAD Center Star Trainers Conference (San Antonio, 1991)
“Building a Shared Vision”
American Educational Research Association (Chicago, 1991)
“Stages of Teacher Development: Implications for Supervisors and Supervision”
Minority Recruitment and Retention Conference (Austin, 1991)
“Moving From Pockets of Induction Success to a Blanket of Induction Programs for Texas Teachers”
Region 13 Personnel Directors (Austin, 1991)
“Assisting the Beginning Teacher: First Steps in Developing a Teacher Induction Program”
Teaching for the Future Conference (San Marcos, 1990)
“Having a Successful First Year of Teaching”
Recruitment and Retention Invited Forum (Austin, 1990)
“Training of Trainers: Why It Usually Doesn’t Work”
Georgia Conference on Teacher Induction (Atlanta, 1990)
“Overview of Key Issues In Induction”
“Mentor Teachers: A Primary Key To Induction Success”
New Jersey Spring Conference on The Induction Year (Madison, NJ, 1990)
“Mentoring Is Squishy Business”
Arizona Second Annual Teacher Induction Conference (Phoenix, 1990)
“Factors Affecting A Beginning Teacher’s Success”
Region XX Alternative Certification Program Winter Meeting (San Antonio, 1990)
“Mentoring the Beginning Teacher”
Texas Directors of Alternative Certification Programs Spring Conference (San Antonio, 1990)
“The Selection and Training of Mentor Teachers”
Colorado Council of Deans of Education: Forum on Teacher Induction (Denver, 1989)
“Practices and Trends in Induction Programs: The National Perspective”
“Making the First Year an A+ for New Teachers”
Texas State Teachers Association Ninth Annual Critical Issues Conference (Austin, 1988)
“Teacher Induction: The Role of the Mentor Teacher”
41st Texas Teacher Education Conference, Texas Directors of Field Experiences Mtg. (Dallas, 1988)
“Teacher Induction”
Leadership Academy on Planning and Implementing Induction and Beginning Teacher Support Programs (Providence, Rhode Island, 1988)
“Overview of the Induction Scene”
North Carolina Second Annual Mentoring Conference (Raleigh, 1988)
“Teacher Induction: Overview of National Trends”
“Practical Tips in Working with the First-Year Teacher”
South Texas Teacher Center Conference (San Antonio, 1988)
“Teacher Induction and the Role of the Support Teacher”
40th Annual Texas Conference on Teacher Education (Houston, 1987)
“Teacher Induction as a Part of the Larger Picture”
West Virginia Professional Development Symposium (Canaan Valley Resort, 1987)
“Beginning Teacher Programs: Research, Practice and Change”
Commissioners Conference on Teacher Education (San Antonio, 1986)
“Excellence in Teacher Education Programs: Promising Practice and Selected Issues” with Hall, Hord, and Carter
Southwest Texas Teacher Center (San Antonio, 1986)
“Report of Survey of Central Texas Educators” with O’Bryan-Garland
Kentucky Teacher Induction Conference (Lexington, 1986)
“Beginning Teacher Induction: A National Perspective”
Pennsylvania Teacher Induction Conference (Harrisburg, 1985)
“The Induction of Beginning Teachers: Issues to Consider”
Reaching for Instructional Excellence Conference (Kansas City, MO, 1985)
“Understanding the Change Process and Strategies for Implementing Change”
Meadow Brook Research Symposium: Collaborative Action Research in Education (Rochester, Michigan, 1985)
“The Low Budget/Almost No Budget Approach to Interactive Research and Development: An Implementation Game Plan”
University of Northern Iowa Summer Seminar (Cedar Falls, 1985)
“Interactive Research and Development: A Strategy for Linking Research and Practice”
New Mexico School Climate League, Excellence in Education Conference (Albuquerque, 1984)
“How is School Improvement Facilitated?”
Florida Staff Development Leadership Conference (Daytona Beach, 1982)
“Preparing Principals for Leadership Roles”