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Michael E. Rozalski, Ph.D.

Binghamton University

Academic B, Office 229C P.O. Box 6000 Binghamton, NY 13902-6000

Graduate School of Education

Email: [email protected] Web: www2.binghamton.edu/gse/ about-the-school/rozalski.html

EDUCATION

Ph.D. University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Special Education- Research and College Teaching Cognate: Criminal Justice

August 2001

M.Ed. University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Educational Research

December 2000

M.Ed. University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Special Education- Emotional Behavioral Disorders

December 1999

B.A. St Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, MD Psychology, Cum Laude

May 1994

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Associate Professor

Binghamton University, Special Education Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership (formerly the Graduate School of Education), Supervisor: Dr. Candace Mulcahy, College of Community and Public Affairs

Teach and advise graduate and doctoral students. Supervise graduate student Master’s projects and doctoral dissertations. Conduct research related to serving students with behavior problems. Serve the local and professional community.

2011-present (fall 2014- medical leave, spring 2017- sabbatical)

Associate Professor (2006-2011), Assistant Professor (2001-2006)

State University of New York at Geneseo, Special Education Dean of the Ella Cline Shear School of Education: Dr. Alawiye

Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students. Conduct research related to serving students with behavior problems. Serve the local and professional community.

2001-2011

Education Director, Consultant, Special Education Teacher

Southbridge Center, Justice Resource Institute, Columbia, SC Supervisor: Mark Antley

Supervised educational staff in secure residential facility. Taught male juvenile offenders aged 13 to 20 in a resource room setting. Trained teachers in behavior management and assessment techniques. Co-led therapy group with clinician.

1998-2001

mailto:[email protected]


Field Experience Coordinator, Instructor

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Coordinated experiences in residential facility and supervised three Master's-level graduate assistants in U.S. Department of Education funded personal preparation program for teachers of students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. Taught graduate course, Managing Problem Behavior in the Classroom.

2000-2001

Research Assistant

Project ANSER, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Supervisors: Mitchell Yell, Ph.D. and Michael Seaman, Ph.D.

Systematically investigated reform in SC public schools. Conducted focus groups and interviews with educational professionals, observed teachers and students, analyzed data, and designed webpage (http://edpsych.ed.sc.edu/anser).

1998-2001

Intern

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Special Education Programs, Washington D.C. Supervisor: Renee Bradley, Ph.D.

Gained federal public policy perspective on special education, with an emphasis on behavioral and juvenile justice initiatives. Reviewed OSEP grant and funding procedures.

Summer 2000

Research Consultant

Project Friedman, PSARAS Foundation, Columbia, SC Supervisor: Paul Sandifer, Ph.D.

Conducted observations of classroom climate and teacher practices, in an effort to establish the efficacy of a video-based teacher education program.

1998-1999

Counselor Trainer, Counselor/Teacher

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Manson, NC and Colebrook, NH Supervisor: Frank Dalmas

Trained and supervised direct care counselors in the treatment of adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders in a residential therapeutic wilderness program. Provided direct care to adjudicated youth.

1994-1998

Research Assistant Project Parenting, St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, MD Supervisor: Laraine Glidden, Ph.D.

Assisted in examination of families who have adopted or given birth to children with developmental disabilities

1991-1994

http://edpsych.ed.sc.edu/anser


AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Received

National Kappa Delta Pi, Program Award: June 2009. Chapter awarded KDP Chapter Service Award in recognition of creative service to local schools through Epsilon Tau's ongoing development of the Paperbacks and Pajamas program.

SUNY Geneseo, Ella Cline Shear School of Education: April 2009. Fred and Joan Brown Award: offered to a School of Education faculty member in recognition of their service to the development of new teachers and to the School of Education.

SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2007-2008. Awarded to: “University faculty members who have consistently demonstrated superb skill in teaching.”

Phi Eta Sigma: October 2008. Honorary Inductee: presented to faculty members who support the first year students.

National Order of Omega: January 2008. Honorary Inductee: presented to faculty members who support the aims of the Greek Leadership Honor Society.

Geneseo Organization for Leadership Development (GOLD): April 2005. Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award: presented to a faculty member for outstanding guidance of a student organization.

SUNY Geneseo President’s Outstanding Achievement Award: April 2005. Outstanding Achievement Award for Campus Organizations 2004-2005: Kappa Delta Pi - presented to an outstanding campus organization.

SUNY Geneseo Research Council: March 2004. Hurrell-McNaron Award: presented to an untenured faculty member, on a tenure track appointment, in support of an outstanding paper delivered at a major conference of her/his discipline.

Nominated But Did Not Receive

SUNY Geneseo Excellence Awards for Faculty and Staff: April 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009. Dr. Carol and Michael Harter Endowment for Faculty Mentoring Award: student-

nominated award for faculty demonstrating excellence in mentoring students. SUNY Geneseo President’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Endeavors,

May 2009, July 2010. Offered to, “Faculty who have made significant contributions to their discipline and whose work in their respective fields has impacted their teaching and work with students.”


RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP

Professional Publications

Professional Texts, Book Chapters and Encyclopedia Entries

Yell, M., Rozalski, M., & Miller, J. (2015). Classroom management, discipline, and the law. In E.T. Emmer & E.J. Sabornie (Eds.), Handbook of classroom management (2nd ed.) (pp. 431-445). New York: Taylor & Francis.

Rozalski, M., Peterson, R.L., Ryan, J.B., & Losinsky, M. (2013). Proactive techniques to prevent and reduce conflict. In R.L. Peterson, J.B. Ryan, & M. Rozalski (Eds.), Physical restraint and seclusion in schools (pp. 51-68). Alexandria, Virginia: Council for Exceptional Children.

Rozalski, M., Ryan, J.B., Peterson, R.L., & Sutton, M. (2013). De-escalating conflict and aggressive behavior. In R.L. Peterson, J.B. Ryan, & M. Rozalski (Eds.), Physical restraint and seclusion in schools (pp. 69-86). Alexandria, Virginia: Council for Exceptional Children.

Peterson, R.L., Ryan, J.B. & Rozalski, M. (Eds.). (2013). Physical restraint and seclusion in schools. Alexandria, Virginia: Council for Exceptional Children.

Ryan, J.B., Peterson, R.L., & Rozalski, M. (2013). The use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools: A growing concern. In R.L. Peterson, J.B. Ryan, & M.

Rozalski (Eds.), Physical restraint and seclusion in schools (pp. 1-14). Alexandria, Virginia: Council for Exceptional Children.

Ryan, J.B., Peterson, R.L., & Rozalski, M. (2013). Training educators for crisis intervention. In R.L. Peterson, J.B. Ryan, & M. Rozalski (Eds.), Physical restraint and seclusion in schools (pp. 87-102). Alexandria, Virginia: Council for Exceptional Children.

Ryan, J.B., Peterson, R.L., & Rozalski, M. (2013). Conclusions and recommendations. In R.L. Peterson, J.B. Ryan, & M. Rozalski (Eds.), Physical restraint and seclusion in schools (pp. 129-136). Alexandria, Virginia: Council for Exceptional Children.

Yell, M., & Rozalski, M. (2013). The peer-reviewed requirement of the IDEA: An analysis of law and policy. In B.G. Cook, M. Tankersley & T.J. Landrum (Eds.), Advances in learning and behavioral disabilities: Evidence-based practices, Volume 26 (pp. 149-172). Cambridge, MA: Emerald.

Rozalski, M. E., Miller, J., & Stewart, A. (2011). Least restrictive environment. In J.M. Kauffman & D.P. Hallahan (Eds.), Handbook of special education (pp. 107-119). New York: Routledge.

Rozalski, M.E. (2010). Evidence-based education. In T.C. Hunt, J.C. Carper, T.J. Lasley, & C.D Raisch (Eds.), Encyclopedia of reform and dissent (Vol. 1, pp. 357-358). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Rozalski, M.E. (2010). Scientifically-based research. In T.C. Hunt, J.C. Carper, T.J. Lasley, & C.D Raisch (Eds.), Encyclopedia of reform and dissent (Vol. 2, pp. 802-803). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.


Rozalski, M. E., Riccomini, P. J. & Yell, M. L., (2009). Teaching students with EBD II: Evidence-based instructional procedures. In M. Yell, N. Meadows, E. Drasgow, & J. Shriner. Evidence-based practices for educating students with emotional and behavioral disorders, (pp. 343-378). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/Pearson.

Rozalski, M. E., Therrien, B., Harris, P., & Miller, J. (2008). Teaching reading to secondary school-age students with emotional/behavioral disorders. In L.M. Bullock & R.A. Gable (Eds.), Seventh CCBD mini-library series: Ensuring a brighter future for troubled children/youth- Challenges and solutions. Council for Children with Behavior Disorders: Reston, VA.

Liles, J. A., & Rozalski, M. E. (2005). Plagiarism and using style guides to prevent it: Innovative techniques and technologies in the instruction and assessment of ACRL Standard Five. In D. B. Thomas, R. Baier, E. Owen, & T. Valko (Eds.), Library instruction: Restating the need, refocusing the response (pp. 43-46). Ann Arbor, Michigan: Pierian.

Yell, M. L., & Rozalski, M. E. (2005). Corporal punishment. In G. Sugai & R. H. Horner (Eds.), Encyclopedia of behavior modification and cognitive behavior therapy: Volume III: Educational applications. (pp. 1240-1245). Thousand Oak, CA: Sage.

Rozalski, M. E., & Yell, M. L. (2004). Law and school safety. In J. C. Conoley & A. P. Goldstein (Eds.), School violence intervention (2nd ed., pp. 507-523). New York: Guilford.

Yell, M. L., & Rozalski, M. E. (2001). Searching for safe schools: Legal issues in the prevention of school violence. In H. M. Walker & M. H. Epstein (Eds.), Making schools safer and violence free: Critical issues, solutions, and recommended practices (pp. 160-169). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.

Peer-Refereed Journals and Periodicals

Mathur, S. R., Kern, L., Albrecht, S. F., Skiba, R. J., Poland, S., Rozalski, M. E., & Skiba, R. (2017). Council for Children with Behavior Disorders’ Position on school-based mental health services. Behavioral Disorders, volume TBD, (issue TBD), pages TBD.

Urso, A., & Rozalski, M. (2014). Developing training programs to save lives: Serving students with complex or emergency healthcare needs. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 33(1), 39-52.

Ryan, J.B. & Rozalski, M. (2014). Promoting professional development through reading. Beyond Behavior, 23(2), 1-2.

Ryan, J.B. & Rozalski, M. (2013). Promoting evidence based practices within the field of emotional and behavioral disorders. Beyond Behavior, 23(1), 2.

Rozalski, M. E., Stewart, A., & Miller, J. (2010). Bibliotherapy: Using children's literature to reach students experiencing difficult situations. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 47(1), 33-37.


Rozalski, M. E., Stewart, A., & Miller, J. (2010). How to determine the Least Restrictive Environment for students with disabilities. Exceptionality, 18(3), 151-163.

Rozalski, M. E., Katsiyannis, A., Ryan, J., Collins, T., & Stewart, A. (2010). Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 21(1), 22-28.

Rozalski, M. E., Drasgow, E., Drasgow, F. & Yell, M.L. (2009). Assessing the relationships among delinquent male students’ disruptive and violent behavior and staff’s proactive and reactive behavior in a secure residential treatment center. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 17(2), 80-92.

Ryan, J. B., Robbins, K., Peterson, R. L., & Rozalski, M. E. (2009). Review of state policies concerning the use of physical restraint procedures in schools. Education and Treatment of Children, 32(3), 487-504.

Yell, M. L., Ryan, J. B., Rozalski, M. E., & Katsiyannis, A. (2009). The U.S. Supreme Court and special education: 2005 to 2007. Teaching Exceptional Children, 41(3), 68-75.

Rozalski, M. E., & Engel, S. E. (2008). Introduction to the special issue: Educating students with disabilities in juvenile correction facilities. Reading and Writing Quarterly, 24(2), 139-142.

Rozalski, M. E., Deignan, M., & Engel, S.E. (2008). The world of juvenile justice according to the numbers. Reading and Writing Quarterly, 24(2), 143-147.

Engel, S. E., Deignan, M., & Rozalski, M. E., (2008). Book review- Juvenile Justice: Redeeming Our Children by Barry Krisberg. Reading and Writing Quarterly, 24(2), 253-258.

Yell, M. L. & Rozalski, M. E. (2008). The impact of legislation and litigation on discipline and student behavior in the classroom. Preventing School Failure, 52(3), 7-16.

Rozalski, M. E. (2007). Practice, practice, practice: How to improve students’ study skills. Beyond Behavior, 17(1), 17-23.

Ryan, J. B., Peterson, R. L., & Rozalski, M. E. (2007). State policies concerning the use of seclusion timeout in schools. Education and Treatment of Children, 30(4), 215-239.

Rozalski, M. E., Yell, M. L., & Boreson, L. A. (2006). Using seclusion timeout and physical restraint: An analysis of state policy, research, and the law. Journal of Special Education Leadership, 19(2), 13-29.

Rozalski, M. E., & Engel, S. E. (2005). Technology and reading issues for incarcerated youth with learning and behavioral problems. Reading and Writing Quarterly, 21(3), 301-305.

Rozalski, M. E., & Moore, L. A. (2004). Improving students’ cooperative social skills with computer-assisted instruction: A summary of a CCBD Foundation Practitioner Support Grant. Beyond Behavior, 14(1), 27-31.


Liles, J., & Rozalski, M. E. (2004). It’s a matter of style: A plagiarism and style guide workshop for preventing plagiarism. College and Undergraduate Libraries, 11(2), 91-101.

Yell, M. L., Rozalski, M. E., & Drasgow, E. (2001). Disciplining students with disabilities. Focus on Exceptional Children, 33(9), 1-20.

Wissick, C. A., & Rozalski, M. E. (2001). Quickstarts: Creating thematic units. Special Education Technology Practice, 3(1), 35-37.

Schuster, T. J., Rozalski, M. E., Angel, S. M., Yell, M. L., & Seaman, M. A., (2000). Perceptions of reform in South Carolina's public schools: Why South Carolina's perceptions matter. Palmetto Administrator, 15(1), 16-23.

Yell, M. L., & Rozalski, M. E. (2000). Searching for safe schools: Legal issues in the prevention of school violence. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 8(3), 187-196.

Yell, M. L., Katsiyannis, A., Bradley, R., & Rozalski, M. E. (2000). Ensuring compliance with the discipline provisions of IDEA '97: Challenges and opportunities. Journal of Special Education Leadership, 13(1), 3-18.

Yell, M. L., Drasgow, E., & Rozalski, M. E. (1999). Violence in America's schools: Legal and disciplinary options. Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, 4(1), 19-27.

Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings

Rozalski, M. E., Miller, J., & Finke, C. (2007). Violence prevention: Implementing and evaluating Second Step in multiple schools. In L.M. Bullock, V. Heung, & M.L. Aylward (Eds.), Global Challenges in Special Needs Education: Past, Present and Future. Proceedings from the 10th biennial conference, Hong Kong. Denton, TX: University of Texas' Institute for Behavior and Learning Differences.

Editor-Reviewed Periodicals (Newspaper)

Rozalski, M. E. (2007, July 12). Geneseo survey anything but skewed: Pollster defends methods. Livingston County News, pp. 10A, 13A.

Guest Editor of Special Issue

Rozalski, M. E. (Ed.). (2008). Educating students with disabilities in juvenile correction facilities [Special issue]. Reading and Writing Quarterly, 24(2).

Under Review

None currently.

Works in Progress


Rozalski, M. E., Stewart, A., & Miller, J. (ongoing). Bibliotherapy: Levels of prevention.

Rozalski, M. E., & Miller, J. (ongoing). Bibliotherapy: Using children’s literature to teach social skills to middle school students.

Rozalski, M. E., & Stewart, A. (ongoing). Bibliotherapy: Using children’s literature to teach social skills to pre-school and elementary students.

Rozalski, M. E., Andrus, B., & Kaplan, R. (ongoing). Bibliotherapy: Using children’s literature to create acceptance for young children trying to understand gender issues.

Rozalski, M. E., Andrus, B., & Kaplan, R. (ongoing). Bibliotherapy: Helping adolescents understand LGBT issues.


Professional Presentations

Peer-Reviewed Presentations: International and National

Rozalski, M. E. (2017, May). Children and adolescent literature as an intervention tool for students with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Athens Institute for Education and Research, Athens, Greece.

Yell, M. L., & Rozalski, M. E. (2016, April). Developing educationally meaningful and legally sound IEPs: Avoiding procedural and substantive errors in IEP

development. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for

Exceptional Children, St. Louis, MO. Yell, M. L., & Rozalski, M. E. (2014, April). The peer-reviewed research requirement

of IDEA: An examination of law and policy. Paper presented at the annual

meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Philadelphia, PA.

Rozalski, M. E. (2013, June). Using bibliotherapy to help students struggling with difficult personal experiences. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Hawaii University International Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Rozalski, M. E., Peterson, R., & Ryan, J. (2013, April). Alternatives to seclusion, restraint, and other aversive practices: Creating classroom community. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, San Antonio, TX.

Peterson, R., Rozalski, M. E., Ryan, J., & Scheuermann, B. (2013, April). CEC Institute on physical restraint and seclusion. Six-hour workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, San Antonio, TX.

Miller, J. & Rozalski, M. E. (2013, April). Bibliotherapy in alternative education: Promoting prosocial skills through literature. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, San Antonio, TX.

Rozalski, M. E., Peterson, R., & Ryan, J. (2012, April). Preventing and de-escalating conflict and aggressive behavior. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Denver, CO.

Rozalski, M. E., Stewart, A., O’Leary, E., & Miller, J. (2012, April). Using bibliotherapy to help students who are struggling with difficult personal experiences. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Denver, CO.

Rozalski, M. E., Ryan, J & Peterson, R. (2011, September). Preventing and de-escalating conflict and aggressive behavior: Alternatives to seclusion and restraint. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, New Orleans, LA.

Ryan, J., Rozalski, M. E., & Peterson, R. (2011, September). Law, policy, and litigation on physical restraint and seclusion in schools. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, New Orleans, LA.


Rozalski, M. E. (2011, July). Practical alternatives to seclusion and restraint in schools. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Association of Special Education, Windhoek, Namibia.

Rozalski, M. E., Stewart, A., & Miller, J. (2011, July). Secondary prevention of violence: Using bibliotherapy to help students struggling with difficult life experiences. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Association of Special Education, Windhoek, Namibia.

Rozalski, M. E., Peterson, R., & Ryan, J. (2011, April). De-escalation strategies and procedures as alternatives to seclusion and restraint in schools. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, National Harbor, MD.

Rozalski, M. E., Stewart, A., O’Leary, E., Joyce, E., & Miller, J. (2011, April). Primary and secondary prevention of violence: Implementing Second Step and bibliotherapy. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, National Harbor, MD.

Urso, A. & Rozalski, M. E. (2011, April). Developing training programs in CPR/AED: Saving lives, serving medically fragile children. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, National Harbor, MD.

Rozalski, M. E., Bergin, S., & O’Leary, E. (2010, November). Secondary prevention: Using bibliotherapy to help students struggling with difficult personal experiences. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Conference on Children and Adolescents, Minneapolis, MN.

Rozalski, M. E., Peterson, R., & Stewart, D. (2010, November). Seclusion timeout and restraint: A policy update and alternatives to the aversive techniques. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Conference on Children and Adolescents, Minneapolis, MN.

Rozalski, M. E., Ryan, J., Peterson, R., & Otten, K. (2010, April). Practical alternatives to seclusion timeout and physical restraint in schools. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Nashville, TN.

Rozalski, M. E., Stewart, A., Griswold, L., Schaff, J., Ischia, B., Randall, L., O’Leary, E., Miller, J., & Toland, M. (2010, April). Primary prevention of violence: Involving parents in the implementation of Second Step. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Nashville, TN.

Peterson, R., Ryan, J., & Rozalski, M. E. (2010, April). Law and policy regarding physical restraint and seclusion in schools. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Nashville, TN.

Ryan, J., Peterson, R., & Rozalski, M. E. (2009, November). Seclusion timeout and physical restraint. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Center for School

Mental Health, Minneapolis, MN.

Rozalski, M. E., & Miller, J. (2009, June). Seclusion timeout and physical restraint: International perspectives. Paper presented at the bi-annual meeting of the International Association of Special Education, Alicante, Spain.


Miller, J., & Rozalski, M. E. (2009, June). Violence prevention: Implementing and evaluating Second Step. Paper presented at the bi-annual meeting of the International Association of Special Education, Alicante, Spain.

Miller, J., & Rozalski, M. E. (2009, April). Primary prevention of violence: Implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of Second Step. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Seattle, WA.

Miller, J., Rozalski, M. E., Heiler, P., Ischia, B. Symer, T., & Melvin, S. (2009, April). Bibliotherapy. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Seattle, WA.

Ryan, J., Couvillon, M., Peterson, R., Rozalski, M. E., & Scheuermann, B. (2009, April). Research, policies and risks regarding seclusion and restraint in schools. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Seattle, WA.

Rozalski, M. E., & Miller, J. (2008, November). Primary prevention of violence: Evaluating the effectiveness of Second Step in multiple schools. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Child and Adolescent Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Miller, J., & Rozalski, M. E. (2008, November). Bibliotherapy: Helping students who are struggling with difficult personal experiences. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Child and Adolescent Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Ryan, J. Peterson, R., & Rozalski, M. E. (2008, November). The importance of establishing timeout/restraint policies for schools. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Child and Adolescent Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Rozalski, M. E., & Miller, J. (2008, April). Primary prevention of violence: Implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of Second Step. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Boston, MA.

Peterson, R., Kaff, M., Ryan, J., Rozalski, M. E. Huff, B., Warder, R., Otten, K., & Geier, L. (2008, February). Seclusion timeout and physical restraint: Getting beyond “truthiness” and on a path to real solutions. Keynote presented at the annual Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavioral Disorders, Kansas City, MO.

Rozalski, M. E. (2007, October). Teaching reading to secondary school-age students with emotional/behavioral disorders. Professional development strand presented at the annual Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Dallas, TX.

Ryan, J., & Rozalski, M. E. (2007, October). Research and practice on physical restraint. Paper presented at the annual Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Dallas, TX.

Rozalski, M. E., & Miller, J. (2007, October). Violence prevention: Implementing and evaluating Second Step in multiple schools. Paper presented at the annual Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Dallas, TX.


Rozalski, M. E., & Miller, J. (2007, June). Violence prevention: Implementing and evaluating Second Step. Paper presented at the bi-annual meeting of the International Association of Special Education, Hong Kong.

Rozalski, M. E., Miller, J., & Deignan, M. (2007, April). Project BAROMETER: Lessons learned after 4 years. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Louisville, KY.

Yell, M.L., Shriner, J., Rozalski, M. E., Katsiyannis, A., & Ryan, J. (2006, November). The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004: Analysis and implications for teachers of students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders, Tempe, AZ.

Rozalski, M. E., Deignan, M., Leo, J, & Griswold, L. (2006, April). Second Step: A program evaluation of a violence prevention program. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Salt Lake City, UT.

Rozalski, M. E., Deignan, M., Bauer, L., & O’Halloran, L. (2006, April). Project BAROMETER: Year 3 results. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Salt Lake City, UT.

Rozalski, M. E. (2005, September). Introduction to Positive Behavior Supports: Part I of the PBS strand. Paper presented at the International Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Dallas, TX.

Rozalski, M. E. (2005, September). Behavior and reading observations to make effective teaching even richer. Paper presented at the International Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Dallas, TX.

Rozalski, M. E. (2005, June). Behavior and reading. Workshop presented at the Summer Behavioral Institute for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Madison, WI.

Meissner, C., Heath., J., Rozalski, M. E., & Yell, M. L. (2005, April). Seclusion timeout and physical restraint. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Baltimore, MD.

Merrilees, D.M., Deignan, M., Bauer, L., O'Halloran, L., & Rozalski, M. E. (2005, April). Behavior and reading observations to make effective teaching even richer. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Baltimore, MD.

Rozalski, M. E. (2005, February). Project BAROMETER: Behavior and reading observations to make effective teaching even richer. Poster presented at the annual Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.

Rozalski, M. E., & Yell, M. L. (2004, October). Seclusion timeout: An analysis of state policies, research, and the law. Paper presented at the annual International Child and Adolescent Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Rozalski, M. E. (2004, June). Behavior and reading. Workshop presented at the Summer Behavioral Institute for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Madison, WI.


Liles, J., & Rozalski, M. E. (2004, May). Plagiarism and using style guides to prevent it. Paper presented at the annual LOEX Conference, Ypsilanti, MI.

Rozalski, M. E., Merrilees, D.M., & Engel, S.E. (2004, April). Behavior and reading observations to make effective teaching even richer. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, New Orleans, LA.

Rozalski, M. E., & Engel, S. E. (2003, October). Behavior and reading observations to make effective teaching even richer. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, St. Louis, MO.

Engel, S. E., & Rozalski, M. E. (2003, October). Individualized reading instruction for incarcerated juveniles with disabilities. Poster presented at the International Conference of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, St. Louis, MO.

Rozalski, M. E. (2002, April). Assessing the relationship between students’ disruptive and violent behavior and staff’s proactive behavior. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, New York, NY.

Yell, M. L., Shriner, J. G., Angle, S. M., Basham, J., & Rozalski, M. E. (2002, April). Addressing the needs and supports for educational reform with students with disabilities. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, New York, NY.

Rozalski, M. E., Yell, M. L, & Drasgow, E. (2001, November). Assessing the relationships among delinquent male students’ disruptive and violent behavior and staff’s proactive and reactive behavior in a residential treatment center. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Tempe, AZ.

Schuster, T. J., & Rozalski, M. E. (2000, April). Combining quantitative and qualitative methods in research: An example from a study of school reform. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Seaman, M., Rozalski, M. E., Schuster, T. J., Yell, M. L., Angle, S. M., & Louis, T. (2000, April). Evaluating the needs and supports for educational reform. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Rozalski, M. E., & Schuster, T. J. (2000, April). Profiling success in special education. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Yell, M. L., & Rozalski, M. E. (1999, October). Developing IEPs that comply with the requirements of IDEA '97. Paper presented at Third International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders, Dallas, TX.

Hanes, B. B., Wissick, C. A., West, D. J., Edyburn, D. L., Peay, A., Connelly, B., Cook, W. R., Burdett, K., Day, J. H., Rozalski, M. E., Hathaway, D. E., Linder, S. and Mitchell, D. (1999, April). Can technology connect and integrate the curriculum?


Find out how to do-it-yourself. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Charlotte, NC.

Yell, M. L., Rozalski, M. E., & Schuster, T. J. (1999, April). Addressing the needs and supports for students with disabilities in educational reform. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Charlotte, NC.

Rozalski, M. E., Willoughby, J., & Glidden, L. M. (1994, March). How not to assess personality: Difficulties imposed by limited observation and knowledge. Paper presented at Gatlinburg Conference on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, Gatlinburg, TN.

Peer-Reviewed Presentations: State and Local

Rozalski, M. E., & Warner, J. (2016, November). Educational case law: Circuit Court rulings on the rights of families and schools. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Buffalo, NY.

Rozalski, M. E., Andrus, B., & Kaplan, R. (2015, November). Using children’s literature to create acceptance in inclusive classrooms. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Saratoga Springs, NY.

Rozalski, M. E., & Stewart, A. (2011, October). De-escalation strategies and procedures as alternatives to seclusion and restraint in schools. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Rochester, NY.

Rozalski, M. E., & Stewart, A. (2011, October). Bibliotherapy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Rochester, NY.

Rozalski, M. E. (2009, October). Seclusion timeout and restraint: Current practices and a call for better guidelines. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Niagara Falls, NY.

Rozalski, M. E., Stewart, A., Heiler, P., & Miller, J. (2009, October). Primary prevention of violence: Implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of Second Step. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Niagara Falls, NY.

Rozalski, M. E., Schaff, J., Ischia, B., Wolfe, J., & Goettelman, S. (2009, October). Secondary prevention: Using bibliotherapy to help students struggling with

difficult personal experiences. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Niagara Falls, NY.

Miller, J., Heiler, P., Ischia, B., Symer, T., Melvin, S., & Rozalski, M.E. (2009, April). Bibliotherapy. Posters presented at SUNY GREAT Day, Geneseo, NY.

Miller, J. & Rozalski, M.E. (2008, April). Second Step. Poster presented at SUNY GREAT Day, Geneseo, NY.

Miller, J., Finke, C. & Rozalski, M.E. (2007, April). Second Step. Paper presented at SUNY GREAT Day, Geneseo, NY.


Rozalski, M. E., Offord, A., & Griswold, L. (2006, November). Violence prevention: Implementing and evaluating Second Step in multiple schools. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Albany, NY.

Rozalski, M. E., Deignan, M., Bauer, L., & O’Halloran, L. (2005, October). Project BAROMETER: Year 2 update. Paper presented at the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Melville, NY.

Rozalski, M. E., Deignan, M., & Griswold, L. (2005, October). Second Step: A program evaluation of a violence prevention program. Paper presented at the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Melville, NY.

Rozalski, M. E., Deignan, M., & Merrilees, D.M. (2005, May). Project BAROMETER: How SUNY Geneseo and BOCES are working together. Paper presented at the annual conference on Inclusive Schools and Communities for Children and Youth, Tarrytown, NY.

Deignan, M., Bauer, L., O'Halloran, L., Leo, J., & Rozalski, M. E. (2005, April). Project BAROMETER. Poster presented at SUNY Geneseo’s Undergraduate Scholars Symposium, Geneseo, NY.

Deignan, M., Leo, J., & Rozalski, M. E. (2005, February). A brief summary of how SUNY Geneseo faculty and staff are helping the Geneseo Comprehensive Master Plan Committee collect and analyze information. Poster presented at SUNY Geneseo’s Civic Engagement Fair, Geneseo, NY.

Heath, J., Meissner, C., Rozalski, M. E., & Yell. M. L. (2004, November). Project STAR: An analysis of seclusion timeout and physical restraint. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Rochester, NY.

Merrilees, D.M., Rozalski, M. E., Deignan, M., Martina, S., Rennie, M., & Kendall-Jakus, K. (2004, November). Behavior and reading observations to make effective teaching even richer. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Rochester, NY.

Salmon, S., Schwartz, S., LeMoyne, B., Rozalski, M. E., Ahern, M., Miranda, E., & Schaff, J. (2004, November). Collaboration of higher education: Can it happen? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Rochester, NY.

Nicholson, S., Krager, J., Bauer, L., Deignan, M., Merrilees, D.M., & Rozalski, M. E.

(2004, April). Behavior and reading observations to make effective teaching even richer. Poster presented at the annual SUNY Geneseo Undergraduate Scholars Symposium, Geneseo, NY.

Rozalski, M. E. (2004, March). Faculty fellowship: Project BAROMETER update. Paper presented at the meeting of the New York State Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling, Albany, NY.

Ahern, M. S., & Rozalski, M. E. (2003, November). Preparing pre-service teachers to make data-based behavior management decisions. Paper presented at the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Tarrytown, NY.


Rozalski, M. E., & Liles, J. (2003, October). Engaging and educating through technology: Primary prevention of plagiarism. Paper presented at the Northeast Regional Conference on Learning and Teaching, Oswego, NY.

Liles, J., & Rozalski, M. E. (2003, June). Fishing for things that work: New partnerships and new strategies in information literacy instruction. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the State University of New York Librarians Association, Stony Brook, NY.

Rozalski, M. E. (2002, November). Reality therapy: How to problem solve in the classroom. Paper presented at New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Albany, NY.

Rozalski, M. E., Requa, A., & Moore, L. A. (2001, November). SC CCBD minigrant: Improving academic and cooperative social skills through technology. Paper presented at the annual meeting of South Carolina Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Columbia, SC.

Rozalski, M. E., Moore, L. A., Requa, A., Francis, S., Antley, M., Drasgow, E., & Yell, M. L. (2001, February). Assessing the relationship between low intensity-high frequency problem behavior and high intensity-low frequency problem behavior in incarcerated adolescent males with mental health disorders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Hilton Head, SC.

Angle, S. M., Rozalski, M. E., Schuster, T. J., Yell, M. L., & Seaman, M. A. (2001, February). Using the Delphi technique to identify barriers to school reform. Paper presented at the annual meeting of South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Hilton Head, SC.

Antley, M., Rozalski, M. E., Brown, M., Greene, K., Kochany, K., & Slyce, B. (2000, November). Instructional strategies in residential treatment facilities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of South Carolina Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Rozalski, M. E., Schuster, T. J., Angle, M., Yell, M., & Seaman, M. (2000, February). Project ANSER: Addressing the needs and supports for educational reform for students with disabilities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Antley, M., Rozalski, M. E., Greene, K., Drinnon, B., & Kochany, K. (2000, February). Strategies for success in a residential treatment center. Paper presented at the annual meeting of South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Rozalski, M. E., & Peay, A. (1999, November). Beyond the walls of the classroom: Technology as a tool for discovery. Paper presented at EdTech 1999: South Carolina's Educational Technology Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Invited Presentations


Rozalski, M. E. (2016, January). Action research: Does what we do help? Paper presented at the professional development seminar for the New York State Master Teacher Program: Finger Lakes Region, Geneseo, NY.

Rozalski, M. E. (2012, February). Creating classroom community: The whole is more than the sum of its parts. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavioral Disorders, Kansas City, MO.

Schaff, J.I., & Rozalski, M. E. (2007, May). Crafting simple technologies: From trash to treasures in under $5. Workshop presented at the Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Batavia, NY.

Rozalski, M. E. (2006, August). The chicken or the egg?: Reading and behavioral interventions for teachers. Workshop presented at Cooperative Educational Service Agency #10, Altoona High School, Altoona, WI.

Rozalski, M. E. (2006, February). Levels of prevention: Theoretical and practical ways to prevent plagiarism. Workshop presented at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, MD.

Rozalski, M. E. (2006, February). A student workshop for preventing plagiarism. Workshop presented at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, MD.

Rozalski, M. E. (2005, January). Levels of prevention: Strategies and methods for deterring plagiarism. Workshop presented at Northern Illinois University’s Teaching Effectiveness Institute, DeKalb, IL.

Rozalski, M. E. (2003, April). Practical classroom strategies to deal with problem behavior. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the SUNY Geneseo Student Council for Exceptional Children, Geneseo, NY.

Rozalski, M. E. (2002, April). Reality therapy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the SUNY Geneseo Student Council for Exceptional Children, Geneseo, NY.

Rozalski, M. E. (2000, February). IDEA '97: Developing legally correct and educationally useful IEPs. Paper presented at Learning Disabilities Association of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.

Under Review

None currently.

Works in Progress- Accepted for Presentation and Under Development

Rozalski, M. E., & Weinstein, S. (2017, October). Children and adolescent literature as an intervention tool for students facing difficult life situations. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Binghamton, NY.


Rozalski, M. E., & Warner, J. (2017, October). What does case law teach us? How to create legally-sound IEPs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Binghamton, NY.


Grant Development

Funded- National and State: $106,544

National Education Association Foundation: Learning & Leadership Grant Using Nonviolent Crisis Intervention to Avoid the Use of Aversive Procedures, Seclusion Timeout and Physical Restraint Funded amount: $2,000 Authors: Rozalski

June 2016

National Education Association Foundation: Learning & Leadership Grant Using Bibliotherapy to Assist Students Experiencing Difficult Life Situations Funded amount: $5,000 Authors: Rozalski and Jason Miller

January 2012

National Education Association Foundation: Learning & Leadership Grant Supporting Medically Fragile Students: Training Faculty and Pre-service Teachers How to Prepare and Respond to Emergencies Funded amount: $5,000 Authors: Rozalski and Urso

January 2011

Genesee Valley Health Partnership Second Step: Program Evaluation- Stage 7 Funded amount: $12,488 Author: Rozalski

January 2010


February 2009

Joan and Harold Feinbloom Supporting Foundation STOP and SKIP the Violence: Using Research-Based Strategies to Encourage Peace in Schools Funded amount: $14,304 Author: Rozalski

April 2008


January 2008

National Education Association Foundation: Learning & Leadership Grant Promoting Peace through Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Funded amount: $2,000 Author: Rozalski

August 2007

Genesee Valley Health Partnership December 2005


Second Step: Program Evaluation Funded amount: $13,832 over 2 years Author: Rozalski

Geneseo Town and Village Survey of Needs and Wants Funded amount: $2,819 Author: Rozalski

June 2005

New York State Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change Faculty Fellowships: Initiative # 9 Funded amount: $8,290 in year 2 Author: Rozalski

October 2004

New York State Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change Designing an Inclusive Adolescent Teacher Preparation Program Funded amount: $7,998 Authors: Rozalski, Rommel-Esham and Schaff

August 2004

New York State Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change Seeds for Exploring an Inclusive Adolescent Teacher Education Program Funded amount: $3,992 Author: Rozalski

July 2004

New York State Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change Partnership Enactment Grants: Initiative # 8A Funded amount: $5,000 Authors: Salmon, Rozalski, DiPasquale, and Kendall-Jakus

September 2003

New York State Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change Faculty Fellowships: Initiative # 9 Funded amount: $15,000 in year 1 Author: Rozalski

August 2003

New York State Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change Partnership Exploration Grants: Initiative # 2A Funded amount: $1,000 Authors: Salmon, Rozalski, DiPasquale, and Kendall-Jakus

July 2003

South Carolina Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Improving Academic and Cooperative Social Skills through Technology Funded amount: $300 Author: Rozalski

November 2000

Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Foundation Enhancing Academic and Cooperative Skills via Classroom Technology Funded amount: $500 Author: Rozalski

July 2000


Funded- University and College (does not include travel awards): $50,107

Binghamton University, Academic Program and Faculty Development Fund A Ubiquitous Sensing-Based Study on the Social Networks in Academic Environments Funded amount: $38,000 Authors: Ting Zhu (Computer Science), Cynthia Connine (Psychology) and Michael Rozalski (Graduate School of Education)

February 2012

Geneseo Foundation Incentive Grant Empowering Schools and Parents to Prevent Bullying: A Pilot Investigation Funded amount: $1,497 ($500 to graduate Emily O’Leary)

September 2010

Geneseo Foundation Incentive Grant Practical Alternatives to School's Use of Seclusion and Physical Restraint Funded amount: $1,495 ($500 to graduate Angie Stewart)

June 2010

Geneseo Foundation Incentive Grant Promoting Peace through Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Funded amount: $500

September 2007

Geneseo Foundation: Senate Small Grant Bibliotherapy: An Exploration of Potential Resources Funded amount: $215

June 2007

Geneseo Research Council- Proposal Award Program Submission of Research Proposals to U.S. Department of Education Funded amount: $600 (three $200 awards)

October 2003

Geneseo Foundation Incentive Grant Enhancing the Technology Skills of Faculty and Local Teachers Funded amount: $400 (Rozalski and Kelly)

June 2003

Geneseo Foundation Incentive Grant Understanding Students’ Reading and Problematic Social Behavior Funded amount: $400

February 2003

Geneseo Foundation- Summer Research Development Award Improving the Preparation of Personnel to Serve Children with ED/BD Funded amount: $3,500

May 2002

Geneseo Professional Development Committee- Individual Development Research Presentation in New York, NY Funded amount: $600

March 2002

Geneseo Research Council- Presidential Research Development Grant Creating Positive Behaviors in the Classroom Funded amount: $2,200

February 2002

Geneseo College Senate Small Grant October 2001


Technology-Assisted Behavior Recording in the Classroom Funded amount: $300

Geneseo Foundation Incentive Grant Technology-Assisted Behavior Recording in the Classroom Funded amount: $400

October 2001

To Students Working Under My Supervision: $25,967

Geneseo Foundation Incentive Grant Empowering Schools and Parents to Prevent Bullying: A Pilot Investigation Funded amount: $500 to graduate Emily O’Leary

September 2010

Geneseo Foundation Incentive Grant Practical Alternatives to School's Use of Seclusion and Physical Restraint Funded amount: $500 to graduate Angie Stewart

June 2010

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Graduate Travel Grant: Primary Prevention of Violence: Implementing and Evaluating the Effectiveness of SS ; Funded amount: $650 to undergraduate Randall

February 2010

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Graduate Travel Grant: Primary Prevention of Violence: Implementing and Evaluating the Effectiveness of SS ; Funded amount: $650 to undergraduate O’Leary

February 2010

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Graduate Travel Grant: Primary Prevention of Violence: Implementing and Evaluating the Effectiveness of SS ; Funded amount: $126 to graduate Angie Stewart

October 2009

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Undergraduate Travel Grant: Primary Prevention of Violence: Implementing and Evaluating the Effectiveness of SS ; Funded amount: $112 to undergraduate Phil Heiler

October 2009

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Undergraduate Research Grant: Does Exposure to Quality Children’s Literature Increase Parental Involvement; Funded amount: $251.24 to undergraduate Mary Zelasko

February 2009

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Undergraduate Research Grant: Does Exposure to Quality Children’s Literature Increase Parental Involvement; Funded amount: $251.23 to undergraduate Angie Stewart

February 2009

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Undergraduate Travel Grant: Bibliotherapy Funded amount: $600.00 to undergraduate Brittany Ischia

February 2009

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Undergraduate Travel Grant: Bibliotherapy Funded amount: $600.00 to undergraduate Theresa Symer

February 2009


Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Undergraduate Travel Grant: STOP and SKIP the Violence Funded amount: $600.00 to undergraduate Phillip Heiler

February 2009

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Undergraduate Travel Grant: STOP and SKIP the Violence Funded amount: $600.00 to undergraduate Shane Melvin

February 2009

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Undergraduate Research Grant: The Effectiveness of Bibliotherapy: A Social Studies Intervention; Funded amount: $571.66 to undergraduate Phillip Heiler

December 2008

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Graduate Research Travel Grant: Council for Exceptional Child Conference, Seattle, WA; Funded amount: $600 to graduate Jason Miller

December 2008

Geneseo Foundation Incentive Grant: STOP and SKIP the Violence: Preventing Violence in Schools; Funded amount: $496.21 to graduate Jason Miller

October 2008

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Graduate Research Travel Grant: International Child and Adolescent Conference, Minneapolis, MN; Funded amount: $600 to graduate Jason Miller

October 2008

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Undergraduate Research Travel Grant: Council for Exceptional Children, Boston, MA Funded amount: $600 to undergraduate Tammy Seidberg

February 2008

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Undergraduate Research Travel Grant: Council for Exceptional Children, Boston, MA Funded amount: $600 to undergraduate Jason Miller

February 2008

Geneseo Foundation Undergraduate Research Grant Program Funded amount: $350 to undergraduate Jason Miller

December 2007

Geneseo Foundation Undergraduate Research Grant Program Bibliotherapy Funded amount: $429 to undergraduate Michael Toland

October 2007


October 2007

Geneseo Foundation Student Summer Fellowship Second Step Funded amount: $2,500 to undergraduate Miller; $400 to faculty sponsor

March 2007


February 2007

Geneseo Foundation and CPAC, Inc. Dean Johnston Student Research November 2006


Assistantship: Funded amount: $500 to undergraduate Jason Miller

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Undergraduate Research Travel Grant: Council for Exceptional Children, Salt Lake City, UT Funded amount: $1,200 ($600 to undergraduates Deignan & O’Halloran)

February 2006

Geneseo Foundation Incentive Award Travel Grant: NY State Council for Exceptional Children, Melville, NY Funded amount: $500 to graduate Lindsey Bauer

October 2005

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Undergraduate Research Travel Grant: NY State Council for Exceptional Children, Melville, NY Funded amount: $1,200 ($600 to undergraduates Deignan & O’Halloran)

October 2005

Geneseo Office of Sponsored Research- Summer Fellowship Funded amount: $1,200 to undergraduate Marilyn Deignan

May 2005

Geneseo Foundation Incentive Award Bibliotherapy Funded amount: $482 to graduate Sarah Van Houten

April 2005

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Undergraduate Research Travel Grant: Council for Exceptional Children, Baltimore, MD Funded amount: $1,800 ($600 to students Deignan, Bauer & O’Halloran)

April 2005

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Undergraduate Research Travel Grant: Council for Exceptional Children, New Orleans, Louisiana Funded amount: $600 to undergraduate Danielle Merrilees

April 2004

Geneseo Foundation Undergraduate Student Research Grant Program: Project Barometer: A Review of Informal Reading Inventories Funded amount: $600 to undergraduate Danielle Merrilees

February 2004

Geneseo Foundation Undergraduate Student Research Grant Program: Project STAR: Seclusion Timeout and Restraint Funded amount: $598 to undergraduates Catherine Meissner and Jen Heath

December 2003

Geneseo Foundation and Student Association Undergraduate Research Travel Grant: International CCBD Conference, St; Louis, Missouri Funded amount: $600 to undergraduate Suzanne Engel

October 2003

Geneseo Foundation Undergraduate Summer Fellowship A Comprehensive Program to Increase Literacy Among Juvenile Offenders Funded amount: $2,500 to student Suzanne Engel; $400 to faculty sponsor

February 2003


Unfunded

National Science Foundation: The Power of Physical Science (POPS): Targeted Partnership, Amount requested (Binghamton sub-award only): $128,517; SUNY Geneseo Authors: Fletcher, Farthing, Rommel-Esham, Sheldon, Showers, Pruszynski, and Padalino, BU GSE: Rozalski

December 2012

National Education Association Foundation: Student Achievement Grant Teaching Life Skills Through Literature: Bibliotherapy in Alternative Schools, Amount requested: $5,000; Authors: Rozalski and Miller

October 2010

U.S. Department of Education, OSERS- Special Education Pre-Service Program Improvement Grant (325T) Amount requested: approximately $1,200,000 total for five year project Authors: O'Brien, Urso, Showers, Rozalski

July 2010

National Education Association Foundation: Student Achievement Grant Using Bibliotherapy to Strengthen Students' Ability to Empathize, Communicate, Problem-Solve and Critically Reflect Amount requested: $5,000; Authors: Rozalski and Stewart

June 2010

National Education Association Foundation: Learning & Leadership Grant Creating Safer Schools: Training Faculty and Pre-service Teachers How to Respond to Emergencies Amount requested: $5,000; Authors: Rozalski and Urso

June 2010

National Education Association Foundation: Learning & Leadership Grant Bibliotherapy: The Development of a Professional Learning Community Amount requested: $5,000 Authors: Rozalski and Miller

February 2009

National Education Association Foundation: Learning & Leadership Enhancing the Technology Skills of Local Public School Teachers Amount requested: $4,994 for 1-year Authors: Rozalski and Kelly

June 2005

Braitmayer Foundation Enhancing the Technology Skills of Local Public School Teachers Amount requested: $9,998 for 1-year Authors: Rozalski, Kelly and Kendall-Jakus

February 2004

U.S. Department of Education, OSERS- Student-Initiated Research Project Individualized and Computer-Assisted Instruction in Reading for Incarcerated Juveniles with Disabilities Amount requested: approximately $20,000 for one year Author: undergraduate Suzanne Engel; Faculty Sponsor: Rozalski

March 2003

U.S. Department of Education, OSERS- Personnel Preparation Grant PARTNERS for Students with Emotional Disturbances: Preparing Action

February 2003


Research Teachers in Natural Environments to Raise Standards for Students with Emotional Disturbances Amount requested: approximately $200,000 for each of the four years Authors: Rozalski, Rommel-Esham and Salmon

U.S. Department of Education, OSERS- Initial Career Award Project BAROMETER: Behavior and Reading Observations to Make Effective Teaching Even Richer Amount requested: approximately $75,000 for each of the three years Author: Rozalski

February 2003

Under Review

None currently Works in Progress

National Education Association Foundation: Student Achievement Grant Bibliotherapy: Using Children’s Literature to Create Mindfulness Funded amount: $5,000 Authors: Rozalski and Angie Stewart

October 2017


SERVICE

Professional and Community: Excepting Fall 2014 due to Medical Leave

Beyond Behavior, Field Reviewer; Reviewed, edited and approved journal submissions.

2016-present

American Heart Association, Basic Life Support Training Center Faculty; Monitor the efficacy of CPR/AED instruction for the Livingston County Emergency Medical Services Training Center. Provide CPR/AED and First Aid training to community members.

2011-present

Journal of Disability Policy Studies, Associate Editor; Review manuscripts highlighting ethics, research and legal policy that impact individuals with disabilities for possible inclusion in JDPS.

2008-present

National Education Association Foundation, Grant Reviewer; Review applications for Learning and Leadership, and Student Achievement Grant competitions.

2007-present

Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Advocacy and Governmental Relations Committee Member; Organize members to participate in national politics and advocate on behalf of individuals with behavioral disorders. Draft Mental Health Position Statement for Executive Board and CCBD Membership consideration.

2004-2006; 2013-present

Beyond Behavior, Co-editor (2013-2014); Associate Editor (2014-2016); Review, edit and approve journal submissions for the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders' practitioner-focused journal.

2013-2016

National Kappa Delta Pi, Member of Editorial Reviewer Panel; Review manuscripts highlighting teacher preparation and classroom management issues for possible inclusion in Educational Forum.

2009-2015

Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Reviewer; Review and approve presentation proposals for the Council for Exceptional Children Conference.

2009-2013

Genesee Valley Health Partnership, Educational Consultant; Developed healthy community grant proposals to support GVHP’s efforts to reduce violence and substance use/abuse. Assist with dissemination efforts.

2009-2011

Geneseo Central School District, Wellness Committee and Grant Subcommittee Member; Assist with the development of long range plans to address nutritional and physical education issues for GCSD students.

2006-2013

Office of Vocational and Education Services for Individuals with

Disabilities, State Panel on Child-Specific Behavioral Interventions Member; Reviewed school district applications for exemption from aversive

2006-2007


intervention provisions.

Reading and Writing Quarterly, Guest Editor of the Special Issue; Develop special issue, 24(2), on educating students in correctional facilities by creating issues outline, recruiting five teams of authors for each identified topic, reviewing and editing their submissions, and writing three related articles with two SUNY Geneseo alumnae.

2006-2008

Wadsworth Library (Geneseo), Long Range Planning Committee Member; Analyze survey and other inputs regarding community needs/wants to draft five-year library development plan for Board of Trustee consideration.

2006-2007, 2013-2014

United University Professions, Geneseo Executive Board and VOTE/COPE Coordinator; Member of SUNY Outreach and Political Action Committees (2006-2008); Promoted UUP’s political agenda through district lobbying, VOTE/COPE and voter registration campaigns.

2005-2011

Geneseo Town and Village, Comprehensive Planning Committee Member; Develop and analyze Town and Village survey of community needs and wants, with assistance from SUNY Geneseo education students. With various groups, draft documents for the Town and Village of Geneseo.

2004-2008

Geneseo Fire Department, Protective Company Member and Warden (2007-2010); Volunteer for ambulance as NY State certified emergency medical technician. With assistance from SUNY Geneseo students, develop and deliver Personal Safety: Awareness and Prevention modules to local schools and groups.

2003-2013

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Grant Reviewer; Reviewed preliminary proposals for grant competition.

2003

Beyond Behavior, Field Reviewer; Reviewed, edited and approved journal submissions.

2002-2009

Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Foundation, Reviewer; Reviewed and approved national Classroom Practitioner Grant Proposals.

2000-2011


University, College and Department: Medical Leave- Fall 2014

Binghamton University Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching/Adjunct Teaching Nomination Committee Review applications and make recommendations to the Provost for the Chancellor's and Provost's Teaching Award and the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching

2015-present

Binghamton University Newing College Fellow Engage students during both formal and informal events in hopes of extending learning outside of the classroom.

2014-present

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership (formerly the Graduate School of Education), Binghamton University Faculty Coordinator of Kappa Delta Pi- Alpha Gamma Chi Chapter

Recruit and support student participation for the educational honor society.

2013-present

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership (formerly the Graduate School of Education), Binghamton University Initiating Personnel Committee Member (2011-2012, 2013-present); IPC Co-Chair (2012-2013) Review procedures and faculty for tenure, promotion and renewal.

2011-present

Graduate School of Education, Binghamton University Academic Honesty and Grievance Committee Member; Reviewed student grievances and alleged violations of the "Student Code of Conduct."

2011-2017

Binghamton University University Personnel Committee Member Review procedures and faculty for tenure, promotion and renewal.

2013-2015

Graduate School of Education, Binghamton University Search Committee Member and Co-chair; Review applicants and material, interviewed applicants and made hiring recommendation for position.

2011-2012

SUNY Geneseo, Campus Personal Safety Committee Member; Reviewed campus safety and security issues, practices and policies.

2010-2011

SUNY Geneseo, Committee for Chancellor's Awards for Excellence and Distinguished Teaching Ranks; Reviewed nominees for these prestigious awards.

2008-2011

SUNY Geneseo, Search Committee: Teaching and Learner Center Director, Member; Reviewed applicants and material, interviewed applicants and made hiring recommendation for position.

2007-2008


Ella Cline Shear School of Education, Search Committee: Special Education, Member; Reviewed applicants and material, interviewed applicants and made hiring recommendation for position.

2007

Ella Cline Shear School of Education, Assessment Committee Member and Co-Chair from 2006-2008; Developed and maintained assessment system for various SOE programs.

2005-2011

SUNY Geneseo, Research Council Member; Vice-Chair 2009-2011 Advised Director of Sponsored Research on the college agenda for increasing and supporting efforts by faculty and students to conduct research and seek external funds; reviewed faculty and student proposals for research and travel.

2003-2011

SUNY Geneseo, All College Judicial Review Committee/Student Conduct Board Member; Reviewed alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct.

2003-2011

SUNY Geneseo, Teaching/Learning Center Advisory Board Member; Organized campus-wide faculty development and training opportunities, including Academic Integrity Week.

2003-2008

Ella Cline Shear School of Education, Annual Art Competition Co-Organizer; Reviewed submissions of, and confer awards to, K-12 art students.

2002-2011

Ella Cline Shear School of Education, Personnel Committee Member; Reviewed procedures and faculty for tenure, promotion and renewal.

2002-2005

Ella Cline Shear School of Education, Kappa Delta Pi, Advisor to 2007, co-advisor 2007-2011; Advised student chapter of education honor society.

2001-2011

Ella Cline Shear School of Education, Faculty Affairs Committee Member; Administered elections and organized parties for the SOE.

2001-2003

Ella Cline Shear School of Education, NCATE- Faculty Qualifications Committee Member; Developed evaluation systems for SOE faculty.

2001-2003

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

American Correctional Association Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD) Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education


TEACHING - UNIVERSITY LEVEL

Binghamton University Graduate School of Education- Graduate Courses Taught

SPED 521 Proactive Approaches to Behavior Management in Special Education -- offered as traditional, hybrid and online courses

SPED 522 Collaboration with Families and Staff SPED 529 Instructional Approaches for Teaching Diverse Learners SPED 541 Instructional Approaches for the Inclusive Elementary Classroom SPED 565 Personality and Behavior Disorders of Childhood EDUC 680Y

Creating Classroom Community: Alternatives to Aversive Techniques Used to Manage Student Behavior

Independent Studies SPED 503 Instructional Approaches for Diverse Learners SPED 597 Literature and the Common Core Standards SPED 597 Students with Behavior Disorders SPED 597 Behavioral Interventions: A Positive Approach SPED 597 Classroom and Behavior Management SPED 597 Strategies to Improve School Climate EDUC 680 Special Topics in Education EDUC 697 Integrative Doctoral Review EDUC 697 Understanding the Use of Restraint EDUC 697 Alternatives to Seclusion and Physical Restraint EDUC 697 College Teaching: Special Education

Binghamton University- Undergraduate Minor and Research Scholars- Courses Taught

SPED 465 Personality and Behavior Disorders of Childhood

Independent Studies EDUC 398 Education Research Scholars EDUC 399 Educational Research Scholars II SPED 497 Special Issues in Special Education


SUNY College at Geneseo- Undergraduate and Graduate Courses Taught

Undergraduate

SPED 383 Special Education Classroom Management Skills EDUC 326 Classroom Management in Elementary Schools SPED 391-2 Student Teaching- Special Education: Mild Disabilities EDUC 331-2 Student Teaching- Primary and Intermediate

Graduate SPED 515 Emotional Disturbances/Behavioral Disorders: Characteristics SPED 516 Emotional Disturbances/Behavioral Disorders: Interventions SPED 506 Applied Behavior Analysis

Directed Studies and Supervision of Honor’s Projects EDUC 199

EDUC 299 School Emergency Planning Technology Instruction

Montage as a Visual Aid Video Production

SPED 399 Life Space Crisis Intervention Training Classroom Observation/Analysis Technology Module Creation Reading Assessment in SPED Math Problem Solving Unit Online Curriculum Development Personal Safety: Awareness/Prevention Bibliotherapy

Project BAROMETER Educational Programming Tutoring and Assessment Behavior Assessment in SPED Second Step County Jail Experience Literacy: Bibliotherapy

ENVR 395 Internship: Ecology Coordinator SPED 499 Assessment and Research: Behavior

Assessment and Research: Reading Systems Analysis: Communication Reflections on Student Teaching Project BAROMETER: Evaluation Media Literacy: Web Design

Grant Proposal Writing BOCES Tutoring Project Bibliotherapy Program Research Educating Students with ADHD Education: Correctional Settings Second Step

SPED Classroom Management Literacy: Bibliotherapy SPED 599 Issues in SPED: Behavior Management HONORS Second Step

SUNY College at Geneseo- Program/Course Development

Program and Course Proposals Developed

M.S. in Education: Adolescent Mathematics Education with Special Education SPED 5XX: Student Teaching/Capstone Seminar – Inclusive Adolescent Math

Courses Revised

SPED 383 Classroom Management EDUC 504 Educational Research Methodology SPED 503 Special Education: Foundation and Legal Issues SPED 506 Applied Behavior Analysis SPED 507 Seminar in Special Education SPED 515 Emotional Disturbances/Behavior Disorders: Characteristics SPED 516 Emotional Disturbances/Behavior Disorders: Interventions

SPED 525 Academic Strategies

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