VITA

JEFFREY IAN GELFER

Address: University of Nevada, Las Vegas 401 Donner Pass Drive College of Education Henderson, Nevada 89014 Dept. Of Special Education (702) 898-6960 Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-3005 (702) 895-1327 Personal Data: Birth date: June 18, 1952 Marital Status: Married Citizenship: USA Education: March, 1978 to Florida State University June, 1981 Tallahassee, Florida 32306 Ph.D., Early Childhood/Development Dissertation Title: Young Children’s Acquisition Of Selected Art Concepts Through the Use of Building Blocks September, 1974 to University of Oregon August, 1975 Eugene, Oregon 97402 M.S., Concentration in Reading and Special Education (learning disabilities). Minor: Broadcasting. Certificate Endorsements; Preprimary through 9 self-contained Classroom, K-2 Reading, K-12, Learning Disabilities & School Psychology September, 1971 to Wilmington College August, 1974 Wilmington, Ohio 45177 B.A., Major, Elementary Education; Minor: Art September, 1970 to Roger Williams College, Bristol, Rhode Island June, 1971 02089

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Employment: August, 1989 to present University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-3005 Professor of Education Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs, Courses taught: Investigations in ECE, Methods in ECE, Developmental Curriculum for Young Children, Orientation to ECE, Methods 1 & 11 in ECE, Teaching of Communication Skills to Young Children, Play Theory, Creativity and Aesthetic Education, Planning Curriculum in ECE, Programs in ECE, Literacy Instruction for Young Children, developed Early Childhood Education MS, BS Degree, and revised the ECE concentration for elementary education majors. Advisor to UNLV Preschool Program. Sept., 1987 to Easter Seal Society of Southwest Florida June, 1989 Sarasota, Florida 33577 Director of the Children’s Services Supervised and evaluated ECE programs and Audiological Programs, Planned and organized fiscal budget, generated grants, conducted in-service, participated and consulted with school councils, established program policies and procedures, developed and coordinated a pediatric neurological clinic and pre-k and kindergarten for learning and language and disabled children. August, 1985 to State University of New York College At Fredonia, August, 1987 Fredonia, New York 14063 Assistant Professor of Education Courses taught: Child Development, Developmental Learning, Adolescent Development, Educational Psychology, Classroom Management and Learning Theories, Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School, Creative Arts, Supervised Early Childhood/Elementary Education Interns.

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Employment (continued): August, 1981 to University of South Florida August, 1985 Tampa/Sarasota, Florida 33580 Visiting Assistant Professor of Education Courses taught: Language and Learning in ECE, Literature for the Child, Creative Arts, Programs in Early Childhood and Teaching Methods in Early Childhood/Elementary Education Interns. August, 1983 to Saint Leo College, August, 1985 Saint Leo, Florida 33574 Adjunct Professor of Education Courses taught: Theory and Research in Early Childhood Education, Introduction to Exceptional Education and Introduction to Learning Disabilities. June, 1981 to First Presbyterian School August, 1981 Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Director/Teacher Coordinated budget, organized schedule for staff assignments and taught children ages 3 to 5. September, 1979 to Florida State University, June, 1981 Tallahassee, Florida 32306 Instructor (Teaching Assistant) Screened undergraduate prospective teachers at the early childhood and elementary levels, Taught courses in the areas of Foundations of Early Childhood Education, Curriculum, and Parent Education September, 1979 to Florida State University June, 1981 Tallahassee, Florida 32306 Education Site Coordinator Supervised and counseled early childhood education Interns. March, 1978 to Creative Preschool June, 1980 Kindergarten Teacher Developed and designed holistic education programs and instructed children two to six years of age.

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Employment (continued): September, 1975 to Columbia County 5-J School District, June, 1977 Westport, Oregon 97016 Reading Specialist, Learning Disabilities Teacher and School Psychologist, Performed diagnostic/prescriptive teaching and consulted with staff members in language arts, reading curricula, learning disabilities and psychometrics. March, 1974 to Old Mill School June, 1974 Mill Valley, California 94941 Teacher (Volunteer) supervised and instructed children in a multi-grade setting (3rd and 4th grade students). Consulting Employment: March, 2006- Present Early Childhood Literacy Consultant Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada September, 1998 West ED (Far West Laboratory) San Francisco, California 94107 Provided seminars in Family Literacy. March, 1996 Clark County School District Gibson Elementary School, Henderson, Nevada 89014 Provided seminars in Student Portfolios. October, 1993 Clark County School District Miller Variety School Las Vegas, Nevada 8915 Provided workshops for early childhood special educators in using developmental appropriate activities for children with disabilities. January, 1993 to Clark County School District May, 1993 Las Vegas, Nevada 8915 Trained-teacher, families and students to use a portfolio assessment approach as a supplement to the already established evaluation procedure.

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Consulting Employment (continued): March, 1991 to Clark County School District May, 1993 Las Vegas, Nevada 8915 Developed Benchmarks for Developmentally Appropriate Education. A Supplement to the K-5 Curriculum Essentials Framework. February, 1985 to Sarasota County School District June, 1985 Sarasota, Florida 33577 Early Childhood Consultant Developed Sarasota County Kindergarten Program Rationale and Scope and Sequence. Prepared philosophy of kindergarten program with supported research. July, 1984 to Sarasota County School District August, 1984 Sarasota, Florida 33577 Examined instructional outcome, performance standards and assessment procedures for the secondary exceptional student education program. June, 1983 to Girls Club of Sarasota August, 1983 Sarasota, Florida 33579 Developed and designed a summer school program examining the arts and humanities for young adolescents. December, 1982 Teacher Education Center Sarasota, Florida 33577 Education and Evaluation Consultant Conducted a review process of Sarasota County’s Drug Education Program (grades 3-5), process included independent review and teacher feedback. June, 1982 Hillsborough Jewish Community Center Tampa, Florida 33620 Consultant (Title XX Program) Developed conferences for licensing and standardizing qualification for day care workers and preschool teachers.

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Workshops: August 18, 2002 Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy Las Vegas, Nevada Portfolio Development & Family Literacy” March 13, 2002 Kids R Kids Preschools Henderson, Nevada 89015 “Creativity” September 20, 2001 Kids R Kids Preschools Henderson, Nevada 89015 “Creativity” August 15, 2001 West Ed (Far West Laboratories) San Francisco, California 90702 “Family Literacy” March 2, 1996 Clark County School District Gibson Elementary School Henderson, Nevada, 89014 “Implementing Student Portfolios” April 14, 1995 Griffith United Methodist Church Preschool Las Vegas, Nevada 89154 “Creativity in Early Childhood Education” February 12, 1995 Southern Nevada Lutheran Conference Las Vegas, Nevada, 89154 “Using Portfolios in Curriculum (K-12)” October 17, 1990 Clark County School District Las Vegas, Nevada 8915 “Developing Student Portfolios” January 19, 1990 Southern Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children “Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Education Programs Serving Children From Birth Through Age Eight”

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Workshops – (continued): October 13, 1984 LIFE Rehabilitation Program Nokomis, Florida 33581 “Family Education and Learning” August 12, 1984 Sarasota Counseling and Psychotherapy Center Nokomis, Florida 33581 “Family Education and Learning” May 12, 1984 Manatee Community College Nokomis, Florida 33581 “Family Education and Learning” April 7, 1984 Manatee Community College Parent Resource Program

Bradenton, Florida 33507 Optimal Development in the Home Environmental”

February 14, 1984 Manatee Association on Children Under Six Bradenton, Florida “Building Blocks and Development” October, 1983 Teacher Education Center, Sarasota County Sarasota, Florida 33577 A series of seven workshops on Teacher/Parent and Teacher/Student Conferences. October 31, 1983 Southeast Conference, “The Girls Club of America” Sarasota, Florida 33577 “Discipline and Logic” October 20, 1983 Manatee County School District Bradenton, Florida 33507 “Diagnostic/Prescriptive Approach to Classroom Management” May 25, & 26, 1983 Teacher Education Center, Sarasota County Sarasota, Florida 33577 “Kindergarten: Developmental Objectives, Staff Planning and Organization”

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Workshops – (continued): March, 1983 Englewood Elementary School Sarasota, Florida 33577 “Dreikurs Management” February, 1983 Sarasota Incarnation Grammar School Sarasota, Florida 33577 “How to Speak to Your Child and Structure the Cognitive and Affective Environment at Home” September, 1982 Sarasota Association on Children Under Six Sarasota, Florida 33577 “Blocks as a Learning Tool” May, 1982 Teacher Education Center, Sarasota County Sarasota, Florida 33577 “Kindergarten-5th Grade: An Effective Use of The First Week of School” April 23, 1982 Teacher Education Center, Hardee County Sebring, Florida 33821 “Creativity: How it Can Be Used to Enhance the Academics (K-3)” March 5, 1982 Teacher Education Center, Hardee County Okeechobee, Florida 33821 “Creativity: How it Can Be Used to Enhance the Academics (K-3)” February 25, 1982 Teacher Education Center, Polk County Wachula, Florida 33890 “Creativity: How it Can Be Used to Enhance the Academics (K-3)” May5 to Gadsen County and Leon County Title XX May 28, 1981 Tallahassee, Florida 32306 Presentation of a series of twelve workshops for Florida title XX Directors and Day Care Workers Which entailed the following: Planning, Scheduling Activities, Behavior Management and Building Blocks as an art catalyst..

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Workshops – (continued): August, 1980 Teacher Education Project Tallahassee, Florida 32306 “Practical Applications of Piaget’s Developmental Theory for Public School Teachers” May, 1980 Teacher Education Project Tallahassee, Florida 32306 “Trends and issues of Environmental Education” Publications: In Referred Journals: Gelfer, J.I, Krasch, D.J., & O’Hara, K. (2015). An alternative graduate teacher inclusive preparation programs in early childhood education: A collaboration model. Early Child Development and Care, 185(3), 427-437. Gelfer, J.I., O’Hara, K., Krasch, D.J., & Nguyen, N. (2015). Teacher portfolios: An effective way to assess teacher performance and enhance learning. Early Child Development and Care. 185(9), 1495-1503. Nguyen, N. Whitby,P., Gelfer, J.I. & Leytham, P. (2015). Reading comprehension and autism in the primary general education classroom. Reading Teacher, O(0), 1-6. Nguyen, N. Lyons, C., Gelfer, J.I. Leytham, P. O’Hara, K. & Krasch, D.J., (2015) Modeling and bibliotherapy as tools to enhance pro-social interactions during english language arts lessons with first graders. Early Child Development and Care. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2015.1053476 Xu, Y. ,Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. & Sileo (2008). Effects of peer tutoring on young children’s social interactions. Early Child Development and Care. 177(3), 35- 34. Xu, Y. Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (2005). Using peer tutoring to increase social interactions in early schooling. TESOL Quarterly, 39 (1), 83-106. Lau, C., Higgins, K., Gelfer, J. I., Hong, E., & Millers, S. (2005). The effects of teacher Facilitation on the social interactions of young children during computer activities, Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 25(4), 208-217.

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer In Referred Journals – (continued):

Skylar, A.S., Higgins, K., Boone, R., Jones, P., Pierce, T., & Gelfer, J.I. (2005). Distance Education: An exploration of alternative methods and types of instructional media in teacher education. Journal of Special Education Technology, 20(3), 25-33.

Gelfer, J.I. Xu, Y. & Perkins, P.G. (2004). Developing portfolios to evaluate teacher Performance in early childhood education, Early Childhood Education Journal, 32(2), 127-132. Xu, Y., Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (2004). An effective way to assess teacher

performance and enhance learning. Childhood Education, 80(4), 198-201. Xu, Y., Gelfer, J.I. & Filler, J(2003). An alternative undergraduate teacher preparation

program in early childhood education. Early Development and Care,173(2), Gelfer, J.I., Higgins, K., & Perkins, P.G. (2001), Literacy education and families: A

program and its progress. Early Development and Care, 67, 39-50. Gelfer, J.I., Filler, J., & Perkins, P.G. (1999). The development of a bachelors degree

program in early childhood education. Early Childhood Development and Care, 58, 29-37

Perkins, P.G., & Gelfer, J.I. (1998). Producing teacher/staff portfolios: A method for

effective evaluation. Catalyst for Change. Gelfer, J.I., & Perkins, P.G. (1998). Portfolios: Focus on young children. Teaching

Exceptional Education, 31(20, 44-47 Gelfer, J.I. & Filler, J. (1997). Developing teacher portfolios Early Child Development _

and Care, 139, 107-118 Gelfer, J.I., Jones, W.P. & Perkins, P.G. (1996). Assessing first grade school readiness: Status and feasibility. Teacher Education and Practice, 12(2), 97-107. Gelfer, J.I., & Perkins, P.G. (1996). A model for portfolio assessment in early childhood

education programs. Early Childhood Education Journal Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1995). Portfolio assessment in an elementary school: A

model to facilitate preparation. International Journal of Adolescents and Youth, 5, 251-261.

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer In Referred Journals – (continued): Gelfer, J.I. & McCarthy, J. (1994). Planning the transition process: A model for teachers

of preschoolers who will be entering kindergarten. Early Child Development and Care, 93 65-70.

Perkins, P.G. & Gelfer, J.I. (1994). Elementary to middle school: Planning for transition.

The Clearing House, 68(3), 171-174. Gelfer, J.I. (1994). Implementing students portfolios in early childhood programs. Early

Child Development and Care, 97. Perkins, P.G. & Gelfer, J.I. (1993). Assessing staff performance in early childhood programs. Early Child Development and Care, 93, 65-70. Perkins, P.G. & Gelfer, J.I. (1993). Portfolio assessment of teachers: A reflective view.

The Clearing House 66(4), 235-237. Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1992). Constructing student portfolios for young children: A

process and product that fosters communication. Day Care and Early Education, 20(2), 9-13.

Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1992). Guidelines for a creative dramatics program. Day

Care and Early Education, 20(1), 30-32. Gelfer, J.I. (1991). Building partnerships: Enhancing teacher parent communications.

Childhood Education, 67, 164-167. Gelfer, J.I. (1990). An early education Pilot using a developmentally appropriate practice

for children with language and learning problems: The guidelines for early learning (GEL0 program. Early Education and Development, 1(6), 458-464.

Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1990). Discovering and learning art with blocks. Day

Care_and Early Education, 17(4), 21-24. Gelfer, J.I. (1989). An early intervention program for children with physical and

developmental disabilities. Early Childhood Development and Care. Gelfer, J.I. (1988). Meaningful assessment activities. Day Care and Early Education,

16(1), 6-9.

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer In Referred Journals – (continued): Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1988). Using blocks to teach art concepts: A new look at an old friend. Early Childhood Development and Care, 3091), 59-69. Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1987). Effective communications with parents: A process for parent/teacher conferences. Childhood Education, 64(1), 19-22. Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1987). Young children’s acquisition of selected art concepts

using the medium of blocks with teacher guidance. Early Child Development and_Care, 27(1), 19-30

Books: Searfoss, L., Bean, T. & Gelfer, J.I. (1998). Developing literacy naturally. Dubuque, 1A: Kendall Hunt. Other Professional Publications: Gelfer, J.I. (2014). Teacher portfolios: An effective way to assess teacher performance and enhancing learning, Conference Proceedings for the Building Bridges Conference. Sydney, Australia Gelfer, J.I. & Lyons, C. (2014). Producing teacher portfolios for special education: A method for effective evaluation. Conference Proceedings for the 2014 AASE National Conference, Sydney, Australia Filler, J., Gelfer, J.I.; Lyons, K.; & Lau, C. (1999). Portfolio Assessment of friendship patterns among preschool age children with mental retardation and their typically developing peers. AAMR Abstracts of Proceedings, p.93 Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins. P.G. (1999). What is a family? UNLV College of Education_ Multicultural and Diversity Newsletter. Higgins, K., Gelfer, J.I., & Bryant, S. (December, 1998). Project LEAF: Literacy Education and Families---6 month report. Nevada State Department of Education, Even Start Program Higgins, K., Gelfer, J & Bryant, S. (June, 1998). Project LEAF: Literacy Education and Families------6 month report Nevada State Department of Education, Even Start Program Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1995). School readiness survey. Nevada Department of_ Education: Planning, Research and Evaluation

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Other Professional Publications – (continued): Perkins, P.G. & Gelfer, J.I. (1993). Portfolio assessment of teachers in Professional Portfolios: A Collection of Articles, (1996). 57-63. IRI/Skylight Publishing Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1992). Effective communications with parents: A process of parent and parent/teacher conferences (reprint) Selected Readings in Curriculum, Educational Systems Associates Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1992). Developing student portfolios for young children: A grading, marking and reporting alternative that fosters communication with families. ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education, PS-019-786 Gelfer, J.I. (1991). Planning for learning: Benchmarks for developmentally appropriateness, Clark County School District K-5 Curriculum Essentials Framework Gelfer, J.I. (1990). Developmentally appropriate curriculum implementation, Clark County School District K-5 Curriculum Essentials Framework Gelfer, J.I. (1987). Hale-Benson, J.E. (1986). Black Children: Their roots, culture and_ learning styles. (2nd edition) A book review for Early Child Development and Care, 28 Gelfer, J.I. (1984). An early childhood education philosophy for the Sarasota county school district curriculum guide. Sarasota County School District Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1983). Guidelines for early learning: A book examining the development of a Gesell type day care center/preschool. (unpublished) Professional Papers: Oh-Young, C., O’Hara, K, Krasch, D., Krucksar, M. Gelfer, J.I., & Filler, J. (2015). Developing student portfolios in early childhood settings using ibooks. Annual Meeting of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH), Portland, Oregon O’Hara, K, Krasch, D., Krucksar, M., Gelfer, Filler, J., & Gelfer, J.I. (2015) Lets be social: How to successfully teach social skills in inclusive preschools. Annual Meeting of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH), Portland, Oregon

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Professional Papers – (continued): Lyons, C.D., Treadwell, C., Filler, J., Gelfer, J.I., & Spies, T.G. (2015). Leadership in early childhood education: An inclusive early childhood program. 2015 Young Child Expo Conference, NY. NY. Lyons, C.D., Spies, T.G., Treadwell, C., Gelfer, J.I., & Filler, J. (2015). Strategies for working with dual language learners: Preparing the learning environment to facilitate communication. 2015 Young Child Expo Conference, NY. NY. Gelfer, J.I. (2014). Teacher portfolios: An effective way to assess teacher performance and enhancing learning, Building Bridges Conference. Sydney, Australia Gelfer, J.I. & Lyons, C. (2014). Producing teacher portfolios for special education: A method for effective evaluation. 2014 AASE National Conference, Sydney, Australia Gelfer, J.I., Lyons, C. & Filler, J. (2014). Teaching portfolios: An effective way to assess teacher performance and enhance learning ADHD. 2014 Young Child Expo Conference, NY. NY. Lyons, C. & Gelfer, J.I. (2013). Strategies to promote play for young children with special needs in early childhood: Access, participation and supports. 2013 Young Child Expo Conference, NY. NY Gelfer, J.I. (2013). Summary report: Upgrading UNLV’s inclusive early childhood undergraduate program. Monarch Center Final Conference, Chicago, IL Gelfer, J.I. (2012). Teacher portfolios: An effective way to assess teacher performance and enhance learning. Paper presented at the 39th Annual Head Start Conference, Nashville, Tennessee Tannock, M., Gelfer, J.I., & Lyons, C., (2011). An investigation of young children’s rough and tumble play. Paper presented at 2011 Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Annual conference. New Orleans, Louisiana Gelfer, J.I. (2011). An alternative undergraduate preparation program in early childhood education. Paper presented at the 3rd Paris International Conference on Education Economy & Society, Paris France Gelfer, J.I. (2010). Alternative and traditional undergraduate programs in the state of Nevada. Paper presented at the Nevada Association for the Education of young children (NevAEYC) Early Childhood Conference, Las Vegas, NV

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Professional Papers – (continued): Sipp.R. & Gelfer, J.I. (2010). Understanding the EIS approach to learning: The effects of training and consultation of increasing teacher-child interactions as measured by the classroom assessment scoring system, 37th Annual Head Start Conference & Meeting, Dallas, TX Gelfer, J.I., (2009). Assessment kindergarten readiness in the child with special needs. Young Children with Special Needs: Addressing Issues in early development: Birth to Five Years, Contemporary Forums, Las Vegas, Nevada Xu, Y., Obrien, E., Lee, K., & Gelfer, J. (2009). A descriptive analysis of evaluation methods for assessing preschool-age English language learners. Paper presented at 2009 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Annual Conference, Seattle, WA Xu, Y., Gelfer, J., Reed-Victor, E. (2009). The effects of empowering primary caregivers in assessment on parent-child interaction and children’s development outcomes. Paper presented at 2009 Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Annual Conference. Chicago, IL. Gelfer, J.I. (2008). Using portfolios to evaluate an early childhood undergraduate program. Paper presented at the Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children (NevAEYC) Early Childhood Conference, Las Vegas, NV Xu, Y., Lee, KH., & Gelfer, J.I. (2007). Using double ABCX model to collaborate with culturally diverse families. Council for Exceptional Education 2007 Annual Conference, Louisville, Kentucky Filler, J., & Gelfer, J.I. (2007). Supporting family participation in the planning for inclusion of young children with intellectual disabilities in regular education. American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Atlanta, GA Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P. G. (2006). An inclusive early childhood education Masters degree program: An alternative model. YAI National Institute for People with Disabilities. NY. NY. Gelfer, J.I. (2006). Alternative early childhood undergraduate programs. Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children, Las Vegas, Nevada Gelfer, J.I., Xu, Y., & Perkins, P.G. (2005). Developing communication Strategies for teaching children who are English language learners. ACEI Conference, Washington, D.C.

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Professional Papers – (continued): Filler, J., & Gelfer, J.I. (2005). Functional assessment of young children: Determining What to teach, where to start and what strategies to us. The National Conference Addressing Issues in Early Development: Birth to five Years; Las Vegas, Nevada Xu, Y., Filler, J., Gelfer, J.I. & Hyatt, K. (2005). Adaptations and accommodations for Young children with severe disabilities in inclusive settings. TASH Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Gelfer, J.I. Filler, J. & Perkins, P.G. (2004). An alternative undergraduate teacher preparation program in early childhood education. 2004 TED Conference, Albuquerque, NM Xu, Y., Gelfer, J.I., Perkins, P.G., & Lyons, C. (2004). Using peer tutoring for social interactions of children with diverse backgrounds. ACEI 2004 Annual Conference And Exhibition, New Orleans, LA Xu, Y., Perkins, P.G., &Gelfer, J.I. (2004). Developmental outcomes of low-birth-weight children and early intervention. Council of Exceptional Education 2004 Annual Xu, Y., Perkins, P.G., &Gelfer, J.I. (2004). Developmental outcomes of low-birth-weight children and early intervention. Council of Exceptional Education 2004 Annual Convention and Expo, New Orleans, LA Xu, Y., Gelfer, J.I., Perkins, P.G, & Chia, L.G.N. (2004). Comparing American and Chinese primary caregivers interaction with preschoolers during transition time. DEC 2004: The 20th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families, Chicago, IL Xu, Y., Gelfer, J.I. Perkins, P.G., & Hunter D. (2003. Social interaction behaviors of English language learners and peer-mediated instruction. Teacher Education Division (TED) 26th Annual Conference, Biloxi Mississippi Xu, Y., Gelfer, J.I., Filler, J., Perkins, P.G., & Lyons, C. (2003). Classwide peer tutoring and social interactions of children with limited English proficiency. The 19th Annual DEC Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their families, Washington, DC. Gelfer, J.I., Xu, Y., & Filler, J. (2003). A collaborative effort in developing and alternative teacher education program. ACEI 2003 Annual International Conference & Exhibition, Phoenix, Arizona

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Professional Papers – (continued): Gelfer, J.I. Xu, Y., & Filler, J. (2002). An alternative undergraduate teacher training program in early childhood education. Council for Exceptional Children, Teacher Education Division Annual Conference(TED), Savanna Georgia Lyons. C., Gelfer, J.I., Filler, J., & Perkins, P. (2002). Social interactions in the inclusive early childhood classroom. Region 1X Head Start Association 19th Annual Training Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada Lyons, K., Gelfer, J.I. & Filler, J. (2002). The development of a bachelors degree. ACEI International Annual Study Conference, San Diego, CA Lyons, K, Gelfer, J.I. & Filler, J. & Hyatt, K. (2001). Facilitating social interactions: A new design for early childhood. Annual Meeting of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, Anaheim, CA Gelfer , J.I. (2001). The development of an inclusive childhood education bachelor’s degree and a license for teachers of birth to 8-year-old children in the university and state system. ACEI International Annual Study Conference, Toronto, Canada Perkins, P.G., Putney, K., & Gelfer, J.I. (2000). Living evaluation: A student generated model for increasing evaluation capacity. Annual American Evaluation Association_ Conference, Hawaii Filler, J.; Gelfer, J.I.; Lyons, K., & Lau, C. (1999). Portfolio assessment of friendship patterns among preschool age children with mental retardation and their typically developing peers. 123 AAMR Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana Stauser, S., Higgins, K., Sloan, D. & Gelfer, J.I. (1999). Literacy characteristics of families with limited English proficiency: Implications for school psychologists. Nevada Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1998). A model plan for portfolio assessment disseminated in an early childhood education ACEI International Annual Study Conference, Tampa, Florida Filler, J., Gelfer, J.I., Perkins, P.G., Lyons, Butz, J. & Lau, C. (1998). Using portfolio assessment as a means for supporting and facilitating friendships among children with and without disabilities. National Association for the Education of Young_ Children Annual Conference (NAEYC), Toronto, Canada

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Professional Papers – (continued): Filler, J. Butz, J., Lyons, C., Gelfer, J.I., & Lau, C. (1998). Supporting young children with disabilities in community based programs. Annual Meeting of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH), Seattle, Washington Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1998). Alternative assessments: Nevada Community_ Inclusion Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada Perkins, P.G. & Gelfer, J.I. (1997). Collaborative evaluation in teacher education. 1997 Annual American Evaluation Association Conference, San Diego, CA Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1997). Preparing teacher educators to use portfolios as an assessment procedure. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Educationa Phoenix, Arizona Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1997). A model for portfolio assessment disseminated in an early childhood inclusion classroom. ACEI International Study Conference, Portland, Oregon Gelfer, J.I.; Perkins, P.G.; & Filler, J. (1997). Portfolio assessment in early childhood education programs. Reno Association for the Education of Young Children, Reno, Nevada Gelfer, J.I. & Filler, J. (1996). A model for portfolio assessment in inclusion programs. 1996 Annual Evaluation Association Meeting, Atlanta , Georgia Perkins, P.G., Gelfer, J.I. & Jones, W.P. (1996). Feasibility of a state wide school readiness evaluation. Annual American Evaluation Association Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia Gelfer, J.I. & Filler, J. (1996). A model for portfolio assessment in inclusion programs. NCTE Annual Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1996). The portfolio assessment project: A model to facilitate preparation for an elementary school. ACEI International Annual Study Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1995). The evolution of the UNLV infant/toddler center: A collaborative effort. National Coalition for Campus Child Care Inc. 1995 Conference, Phoenix, Arizona

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Professional Papers – (continued): Gelfer, J.I. & Filler, J. (1995). Multi-disciplinary performance-based assessment in inclusive early childhood education settings. The International Evaluation Association Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada Perkins, P.G. & Gelfer, J.I. (1995). Teaching of evaluation. The International Evaluation Association Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada Jones, P.W., Crown, K., Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1995). Assessing school readiness Nevada: Are we ready? Nevada State Conference of the Young Child, Reno, Nevada Perkins, P.G. & Gelfer, J.I. (1994). Portfolios for learning and beyond. National Council Of Teachers Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1994). Project partnership: Implementing student portfolios in a non-graded public school. Association for Childhood Education International_ Annual Conference (ACEI), New Orleans, Louisiana Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins P.G. (1993). Developing student portfolios: Meeting the diverse needs of learners and teachers. Association of Teacher Educators’ 73rd Annual_ Meeting, Los Angeles, California Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1993). Using creative drama to enhance young students critical thinking skills. Association for Childhood Education International Annual Conference (ACEI), Phoenix, Arizona Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1993). Constructing portfolios for young children, _ Restructuring: Assessment Implications, The Fourth Annual Restructuring Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada Gelfer, J.I. (1993). Student portfolios: A process and product that enhances critical thinking, First Intermountain Critical Thinking Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada Gelfer, J.I. (1992). Pre-service teachers: Developing student portfolios for the school aged child as an alternative assessment approach. The American Evaluation_ Association’s Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington Gelfer, J.I. (1992). Student portfolios for young children: An avenue for developing critical thinking. The Twelfth Annual International Conference on Critical Thinking And Educational Reform, Sonoma, California

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Professional Papers – (continued): Gelfer, J.I. (1992). Constructing students portfolios for young children: A process and product that enhances teacher-parent communication, Association for Childhood_ Education International Annual Conference (ACEI), Chicago, IL Gelfer, J.I. (1991). Enhancing teacher-parent communications: Building partnerships, National Coalition for Campus Child Care ( NCCCC), Minneapolis, Minnesota Ohlhausen, MM., Farris, R., Bachekor, M. Haly, E., & Gelfer, J.I. (1991). Symposium: Alternative assessment in literacy learning classrooms; Empowerment, support and collaboration intended for teacher educators, administrators and classroom teachers Grades 1-12. International Reading Association, Las Vegas, Nevada Gelfer, J.I. (1991). Integrating handicapped and non-handicapped young children (4-6 years) using developmentally appropriate practices. Association for Childhood Education International Annual Conference (ACEI), San Diego, California Gelfer, J.I. (1991). Constructing student portfolios, Northern Nevada Early Childhood Educators Conference, Reno, Nevada Gelfer, J.I. & Perkins, P.G. (1989). An early intervention program for children with physical and developmental disabilities: a Therapeutic/developmental educational collaboration model. Annual Conference of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Atlanta, Georgia Gelfer, J.I. (1988). Assessment: Development and learning. Association for Childhood Education International Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah Grants: Gelfer, J.I. (2014). Acelero Head Start diverse Teacher Training. Acelero Learning Las Vegas, Nevada, (funded 56,000) Gelfer, J.I. (2012). Acelero Head Start diverse Teacher Training. Acelero Learning Las Vegas, Nevada, Fall 2012-2014 (funded 115,000) Lyons, C., Tannock, M. & Gelfer, J.I. (2008). Acelero Head Start Teacher Training Preparation, Las Vegas Nevada. Acelero Learning Las Vegas, Nevada, Fall 2008- 2013 (funded 261,210) Pierce, T. & Gelfer, J.I. (2006). Collaborating UNLV with the Child Care Assistance Division of the State of Nevada. Fall 2006 – Fall 2010, Las Vegas Nevada ($26,247,761)

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Grants ------- (Continued): Campbell, P. & Gelfer, J.I (2003). Family resource center: A lending library. Project Thread, UNLV, Las Vegas, Nevada ($5,000) Campbell, P., Gelfer, J.I. & Sileo, N. (2003). Creating electronic portfolios in early childhood education (ECE) and the generalist teacher education program. Project Thread. UNLV, Las Vegas, Nevada ($5,000) Higgins, K., Gelfer, J.I. & Bryant, S. (1999). Family literacy: Project LEAF ( literacy, education and Family). Even Start, Carson City, Nevada ($75,000) Higgins, K., Gelfer, J.I., & Bryant, S. (1998). Family literacy: Project LEAF (Literacy, education and Family). Even Start: Carson City, Nevada ($253,000). Filler, J., Gelfer, J.I. & Lyons, K. (1998). Family to Family Connections., Carson City, Nevada ($346, 521) Van Vactor, J., Gelfer, J.I., & Filler, J. (1991). UNLV preschool playground for typical and atypical development children. UNLV Funding, Las Vegas, Nevada ($62,000). Gelfer, J.I. (1989). Development of Easter Seal Society of SW Florida’s language and learning disabilities pre-k & kindergarten program. Frank Stanley Beveridge Foundations, Winchester, Massachusetts ($25,000). Gelfer, J.I.. (1988). Education and therapeutic services for handicapped children (birth-3). Sarasota County School District, Sarasota, Florida ($23,000). Gelfer, J.I. (1988). Education and rehabilitation services for the children of the Easter Seal Society of SW Florida. Health Rehabilitation Services of the State of Florida, Tampa, Florida ($30,000). Gelfer, J.I. (1987). Education and rehabilitation services for the children of the Easter Seal Society of SW Florida. Health Rehabilitation Services of the State of Florida, Tampa, Florida ($25,000).

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Committees-International and State: Advisory Member, Project T E A C H Reno, Nevada (2012 to present) Advisory Member, State of Nevada Literacy Team Carson, City, Nevada (2010 to present) Advisory Member, Early Childhood State Licensure Task Force Carson City, Nevada, (1998 to present) NCATE Folio Reviewer (Elementary Education), Association Childhood Education International, (1991 to present) Advisory Member, Child Development Block Grant for the state of Nevada, Carson City, Nevada, (1991 to present) Personnel Development Subcommittee; Department of Human Resources, Sparks Nevada, (1990 to present) Program Development Committee Member: Association Childhood Education International, (1990 to present) Advisory Member, Early Childhood Task Force, State of Nevada Department of Education, Carson City, Nevada, (1989 to present) Advisory Member, A.B. 964 Task Force Nevada Department of Education, Carson City, Nevada, (1989 to present) Advisory Member, Community College of Southern Nevada’s Child Development Center, (1989 to present) Advisory Member, Nevada Association for Handicapped Children, (1990 to present) Advisory Member, The Child Development Join Technical Skills Committee Clark County School District (CCSD) (1990 to present

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer University Committees: Member: UNLV Faculty Senate (1998 to 2014) Member: University Program Review (2014-present) Member: University Admissions (2014-present) Member: NCAA Sub-equity Committee (1997-98) Chair: Faculty Grievance Committee (1996) Member: Faculty Grievance Committee (1997) Member: Curriculum Committee (1996-97) Member: UNLV Faculty Senate (1994-97) College Committees: Member: TELPHE Committee (2012-present) Member: NCATE Steering Committee (1997-1998) Member: Deans Advisory Committee (1998-present) Member: Language and Literacy (C&I) (1989-present) Member: Long Range Planning Committee for the CSUN/COE Preschool (1989-present) Member: Curriculum Committee (1995-96) (2012-present) Member: UNLV/CSUN Preschool Advisory Board (1989-present) Member: UNLV/COE/CSUN Task Force Committee (1993-97) Member: PT Committee (1996) (2001-present) Chair: PT Committee (2012-2013) Member: Dean’s Search Committee (1997) Member: COED UNLV/CCSD Consortium on Educational Development (1997) Department Committees: Coordinator: Elementary Education Program (1993-Spring, 1997) Coordinator: Early Childhood Education Programs Committee 2000-present) Member: Special Education Doctoral Program Committee (1998-present) Chair: Search Committee for ECE faculty position (1997) Member: Elementary Education Interest Group (1989-spring, 97) Member: ICS Issues Committee (1992-96) Member: Language and Literacy Committee (1989-present) Member: ICS Retention, Tenure and Promotion Committee (1992-96) Chair: ICS Retention, Tenure and Promotion Committee (1995) Chair: Search Committee for ECE Faculty Position (1995) Member: Teacher Development (1993-Spring, 97) Chair: Search Committee for Elementary Science Position (1996) Member: ICS Ed.D. Foundations Course Planning Committee (1995) Member: ICS Doctoral Admissions Committee (1995)

Vita – Jeffrey Ian Gelfer Professional Memberships: Association Childhood Education International (ACEI) National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC/DEC) National Coalition for Campus Child Care (NCCCC) Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) International Reading Association (IRA) American Evaluation Association (EAE) American Educational Research Association (AERA) Phi Delta Kappa The Day Care and Child Development Council of American, Inc. Editorial Boards: Early Childhood Education Journal Board of Directors: Nevada Easter Seal Society