SHEIDA K. RALEY, M.ED.

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Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities

Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies
University of Kansas
1200 Sunnyside Ave., Rm. 3107
Lawrence, KS 66045
Phone: (785) 864-2457
raley@ku.edu

EDUCATION
Ph.D. University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, In progress ABD
Major: Special Education; Specialization: Strengths-Based and Inclusive
Approaches to the Education of Adolescents with Extensive and Pervasive
Support Needs
Advisor: Karrie A. Shogren, Ph.D., FAAIDD
M.Ed. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 2014
Major: Severe Special Education
Thesis: The 5 Steps of Effective Data Collection in the Classroom
Advisor: M. Alexandra Da Fonte, Ph.D.
B.S. Boston University, Boston, MA, 2011, summa cum laude
Major: Severe Special Education, Minor: Mathematics Education
Advisor: Donna Lehr, Ph.D.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2016 – Present Graduate Research Assistant, Kansas University Center on Developmental
Disabilities, University of Kansas
2015 – 2016 Research Assistant, Kansas University Center on Developmental
Disabilities and Beach Center on Disability, University of Kansas
2014 – 2015 Special Education Teacher, Harris-Hillman School, Metropolitan
Nashville Public Schools, Nashville, TN
2013 – 2014 Graduate Research Assistant and Practicum Supervisor, Special Education
Vanderbilt University
2011 – 2013 Special Education Teacher, The Elliott Institute, La Crescenta, CA

PUBLICATIONS

PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES

Raley, S. K., & Shogren, K. A., & Burke, K.M. (in press). Enhancing self-determination for
students with complex communication needs using the Self-Determined Learning Model
of Instruction. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals.
Raley, S. K., Shogren, K. A., Martinis, J., & Wehmeyer, M. L. (in press). Age of majority and
alternatives to guardianship: A necessary amendment to the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act of 2004. Journal of Disability Policy Studies.
Raley, S. K., Burke, K. M., Hagiwara, M., Shogren, K. A., Wehmeyer, M. L., & Kurth, J. A. (in
press). The Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction and students with extensive
support needs in inclusive settings. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
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Hagiwara, M., Shogren, K. A., Lane, K. L., Raley, S. K., & Smith, S. (in press). A coaching
framework of the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction. Education and
Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities.
Shogren, K. A., Shaw, L. A., & Raley, S. K. (2019). Convergent validity of the Self-
Determination Inventory: Student Report. Journal of Well-Being Assessment, 3, 39-58.
doi:10.1007/s41543-019-00017-w
Raley, S. K., Shogren, K. A., Rifenbark, G. G., Anderson, M. H., & Shaw, L. A. (2019).
Comparing the impact of online and paper-and-pencil administration of the Self-
Determination Inventory: Student Report. Journal of Special Education Technology.
doi:10.1177/0162643419854491
Shogren, K. A., Raley, S. K., Wehmeyer, M. L., Grandfield, E., Jones, J., & Shaw, L. A. (2019).
Exploring the relationships among basic psychological needs satisfaction and frustration,
agentic engagement, motivation, and self-determination in adolescents with disabilities.
Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 3, 119-128. doi:10.1007/s41252-018-0093-1
Burke, K. M., Shogren, K. A. Raley, S. K.., Wehmeyer, M. L., Antosh, A., & LaPlante, T.
(2019). Implementing evidence-based practices to promote self-determination: Lessons
learned from state-wide implementation of the Self-Determined Learning Model of
Instruction. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 54, 18-29.
Shogren, K. A., Burke, K. M., Antosh, T., Wehmeyer, M. L., LaPlante, T., Shaw, L. A., &
Raley, S. K. (2018). Impact of the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction on
self-determination and goal attainment in adolescents with intellectual disability. Journal
of Disability Policy Studies, 30, 22-34. doi:10.1177/1044207318792178
Shogren, K. A., Shaw, L. A., & Raley, S. K., & Wehmeyer, M. L. (2018). The impact of
personal characteristics on scores on the Self-Determination Inventory: Student Report in
adolescents with and without disabilities. Psychology in Schools, 55, 1013-1026.
doi:10.1002/pits.22174
Shogren, K. A., Shaw, L. A., Raley, S. K., & Wehmeyer, M. L. (2018). Exploring the effect of
disability, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status on scores on the Self-Determination
Inventory: Student Report. Exceptional Children, 85, 10-27.
doi:10.1177/0014402918782150
Burke, K. M., Raley, S. K., Shogren, K. A., Adam-Mumbardo, C., Uyanik, H., Hagiwara, M., &
Behrens, S. (2018). A meta-analysis of interventions to promote self-determination of
students with disabilities. Remedial and Special Education.
doi:10.1177/0741932518802274
Raley, S. K., Shogren, K. A., & McDonald, A. (2018). How to implement the Self-Determined
Learning Model of Instruction in inclusive general education classrooms. TEACHING
Exceptional Children, 51, 62-71. doi:10.1177/0040059918790236
Shogren, K. A., Little, T. D., Grandfield, B., Raley, S. K., Wehmeyer, M. L., Lang, K., & Shaw,
L. A. (2018). The Self-Determination Inventory-Student Report: Confirming the factor
structure of a new measure. Assessment for Effective Intervention.
doi:10.1177/1534508418788168
Raley, S. K., Shogren, K. A., & McDonald, A. (2018). Whole-class implementation of the Self-
Determined Learning Model of Instruction in inclusive high school mathematics classes.
Inclusion, 6, 164-174. doi:10.1352/2326-6988-6.3.164
Raley, S. K., Mumbardó-Adam, C., Shogren, K. A., Simó-Pinatella, D., & Giné, C. (2018).
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Curricula to teach skills associated with self-determination: A review of existing

research. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 53, 353-362.
Shogren, K. A., Wehmeyer, M. L., Shaw, L. A., Grigal, M., Hart, D., Smith, F. A., & Khamsi, S.
(2018). Predictors of self-determination in postsecondary education for students with
intellectual and developmental disabilities. Education and Training in Autism and
Developmental Disabilities, 53, 146-159.
Mumbardó-Adam, C., Guardia-Olmos, J., Giné, C., Raley, S. K., & Shogren, K. A. (2017). The
Spanish version of the Self-Determination Inventory Student Report: Application of item
response theory to self-determination measurement. Journal of Intellectual Disability
Research, 62, 303-311. doi:10.1111/jir.12466
Shogren, K. A., Shaw, L. A., Khamsi, S., Wehmeyer, M. L., Niemiec, R., & Adkins, M. (2017).
Assessing character strengths in youth with intellectual disability: Reliability and
factorial validity of the VIA-Youth. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 56, 13-
29. doi:10.1352/1934-9556-56.1.13
Mumbardó-Adam, C., Vicente, E., Giné, C., Guàrdia-Olmos, J., Raley, S. K., & Verdugo, M. A.
(2017). Promoviendo la autodeterminación de todos los alumnos en el aula: el Modelo de
Enseñanza y Aprendizaje de la Autodeterminación. Siglo Cero, 48, 41-59.
doi:10.14201/scero20174824159

MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW

Shogren, K. A., Henning, M. A., Raley, S. K., & Hagiwara, M. (2019). Exploring the
relationship between student and teacher/proxy-respondent scores on the Self-
Determination Inventory. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Raley, S. K., Shogren, K. A., & Cole, B. P. (2019). Positive psychology and education: A
Review of assessments and interventions. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Bojanek, E. K., Raley, S. K., Shogren, K. A., & Lane, K. L. (2019). Examining the impact of
professional development on the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction for
general and special educators. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Raley, S. K., Shogren, K. A., Rifenbark, G. G., Thomas, K., McDonald, A. F., & Burke, K. M.
(2019). Enhancing secondary students’ goal attainment and self-determination in general
education mathematics classes using the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction.
Manuscript submitted for publication.
Shogren, K. A., Raley, S. K., Rifenbark, G. G., Lane, K. L., Bojanek, E. K., Karpur, A., &
Quirk, C. (2019). The Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction: Promoting
implementation fidelity. Manuscript submitted for publication.

MANUSCRIPTS UNDER DEVELOPMENT

Raley, S. K., Shogren, K. A., & Brunson, L. Y. (2019). Goal content analysis for secondary
students in inclusive, general education classrooms using the Self-Determined Learning
Model of Instruction. Manuscript under development.
Shogren, K. A., Dean, E. E., Raley, S. K., & Burke, K. M. (2019). Goal Attainment Scaling: A
framework for research and practice in the intellectual and developmental disability field.
Manuscript under development.
Raley, S. K., Rifenbark, G. G., & Shogren, K. A. (2019). Examining factors that influence
teacher implementation of the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction in
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inclusive, secondary classrooms: A survival analysis. Manuscript under development.

Raley, S. K., Bojanek, E. K., Shogren, K. A., & Brunson, L. Y. (2019). Examining the use of
online modules to enhance implementation of the Self-Determined Learning Model of
Instruction in inclusive, general education secondary classrooms. Manuscript under
development.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Raley, S. K., & Shogren, K. A. (2019). Collaborating with families. In J. Shurr, E. Bouck, & B.
Jimenez (Eds.), Educating Students with Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum
Disorder, Book 2: Foundational Concepts for Leadership and Collaboration.
Wehmeyer, M. L., Shogren, K. A., Raley, S. K., & Burke, K. M. (2019). Self-Determination. In
B. Jimenez, J. Shurr, & E. Bouck (Eds.), Educating Students with Intellectual Disability
and Autism Spectrum Disorder, Book 3: Essential Skills and Frameworks.
Shogren, K. A., Wehmeyer, M. L., & Khamsi, S. (2017). Self-initiation and planning. In M. L.
Wehmeyer, K. A. Shogren, T. D. Little, & S. J. Lopez, (Eds.), Development of Self-
Determination through the Life-Course. New York: Springer.
Shogren, K. A., & Niemiec, R. M., Tomasulo, D., & Khamsi, S. (2017). Character strengths. In
K. A. Shogren, M. L. Wehmeyer, & N. Singh (Eds.), Handbook of Positive Psychology in
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Translating Research into Practice. New
York: Springer.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2017 – Present Project Coordinator, Kansas University Center on Developmental
Disabilities
Project title: The Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction:
Examining the Impact of Implementation Supports on Teacher and Student
Outcomes
Funded by the Institute of Education Sciences – Goal 3: R324A170008.

2017 – 2018 Graduate Research Assistant, Graduate Student Research Scholarship

Project title: Examining Whole-Class Implementation of the Self-
Determined Learning Model of Instruction in Inclusive High School
Mathematics Classes
Funded by the Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT)

2016 – 2017 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Special Education, The

University of Kansas
Project title: The Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction and
Whole-Class Implementation in a High School
Unfunded student research

2015 – 2016 Research Assistant, Beach Center on Disability and Kansas University
Center on Developmental Disabilities
Project title: Assessing Self-Determination in the Era of Evidence-Based
Practices: The Development and Validation of Student and Adult
Measures of Self-Determination.
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Funded by the Institute of Education Sciences – Goal 5: R324A130065.

2015 – 2016 Research Assistant, Beach Center on Disability and Kansas University
Center on Developmental Disabilities
Project title: Assessing Character Strengths in Youth with Intellectual
Disability: Reliability and Factorial Validity of the VIA-Youth

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Fall 2019 In-person, Co-teaching appointment with Dr. Jennifer A. Kurth, SPED
642/742: Assessment and Methods of Teaching Students with Low-
Incidence Disabilities in Inclusive Settings. Undergraduate and master’s
level course in Low-Incidence Disabilities program, University of
Kansas.

Fall 2018 In-person, Co-teaching appointment with Dr. Jennifer A. Kurth, SPED
642/742: Assessment and Methods of Teaching Students with Low-
Incidence Disabilities in Inclusive Settings. Undergraduate and master’s
level course in Low-Incidence Disabilities program, University of
Kansas.

Fall 2017 Online Graduate Teaching Assistant, SPED 635/735: Educating Students
with Low-Incidence Disabilities: Historical Perspectives, Learning
Characteristics, and Principles of Instruction. Undergraduate and master’s
level course in Low Incidence Disabilities program, University of Kansas.

PRESENTATIONS

NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Shogren, K. A., Raley, S. K., & Smith, S. (2020, February). Examining the Impact of
Implementation Supports on Teacher and Student Outcomes When Using the Self-
Determined Learning Model of Instruction in Inclusive, Secondary Classrooms. Council
of Exceptional Children (CEC), Portland, OR.
Shogren, K. A., & Raley, S. K. (2020, February). Development of a Framework and Measure to
Assess Fidelity of Implementation of the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction
in Inclusive, Secondary Classrooms. Council of Exceptional Children (CEC), Portland,
OR.
Mazzotti, V. L., Lombardi, A. R., Raley, S. K., & Reardon, K. (2020, February). Validation of a
New Measure of Secondary Transition Fidelity: Secondary Transition Fidelity
Assessment. Council of Exceptional Children (CEC), Portland, OR.
Moran, L., Gomez, L. E., Alcedo, A., Shogren, K. A., Hagiwara, M., & Raley, S. K. (2019,
November). Self-determination of Children and Adolescents with ASD:A Systematic
Review. Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, D. C.
Shogren, K. A., & Raley, S. K. (2019, November). Differences in Self-Determination Based on
Age, Gender, Race/Ethnicity, Disability and Across Student and Parent/Teacher Reports.
Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, D. C.
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Shogren, K. A., & Raley, S. K. (2019, November). The Impact of Online and Coaching Supports
on Teacher and Student Outcomes When Promoting Self-Determination in Inclusive,
Secondary Classrooms. Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD),
Washington, D. C.
Raley, S. K., & Shogren, K. A. (2019, October). Enhancing Secondary Students’ Self-
Determination and Goal Attainment Using the Self-Determined Learning Model of
Instruction. Division of Career Development and Transition (DCDT) Conference, Seattle,
WA.
Raley, S. K., & Shogren, K. A. (2019, October). How to Support Students with Complex
Communication Needs to Enhance Transition Planning using the Self-Determined
Learning Model of Instruction. Division of Career Development and Transition (DCDT)
Conference, Seattle, WA.
Raley, S. K., & Shogren, K. A. (2019, October). Age of Majority and Alternatives to
Guardianship: A Necessary Amendment to the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004.
Division of Career Development and Transition (DCDT) Conference, Seattle, WA.
Raley, S. K., & Shogren, K. A. (2019, June). Examining Whole-Class Implementation of the
Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction in Inclusive Secondary, General
Education Mathematics Classes. American Association on Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), St. Paul, MN. Poster symposia.
Shogren, K. A., & Raley, S. K. (2019, June). The Self-Determined Learning Model of
Instruction in Inclusive, Secondary Classrooms: Examining the Impact of Implementation
Supports on Teacher and Student Outcomes. American Association on Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), St. Paul, MN.
Raley, S. K., & Shogren, K. A. (2019, June). Comparing the Impact of Online and Paper-and-
Pencil Administration of the Self-Determination Inventory: Student Report. American
Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), St. Paul, MN.
Burke, K. M., Raley, S. K., & Shogren, K. A. (2018, November). A Meta-Analysis of
Interventions to Promote Self-Determination for Students with Disabilities. Association
of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, D. C. Poster symposia.
Raley, S. K., Shogren, K. A., Thompson, J., Dean, E. E, & Burke, K. M. (2018, November).
Examining Responses on Online and Paper-and-pencil Versions of the Self-
Determination Inventory: Student Report. Association of University Centers on
Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, D. C. Poster symposia.
Raley, S. K., & Shogren, K. A. (2018, November). Belonging in Our Communities: Strengths-
Based Approaches to Supporting Inclusion and Success. Association of University
Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, D. C. Poster symposia.
Raley, S. K. (2018, October). Whole-Class Implementation of the Self-Determined Learning
Model of Instruction in Inclusive, Secondary General Education Classrooms. Division of
Career Development and Transition (DCDT) Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Test, D. W., Mazzotti, V. L., & Raley, S. K. (2018, October). The Secondary Transition Fidelity
Assessment: A New Measure for Secondary Personnel to Assess Fidelity of
Implementation in Transition. Division of Career Development and Transition (DCDT)
Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Raley, S. K. (2018, October). Comparing Responses on Online and Paper-and-pencil Versions
of the Self-Determination Inventory: Student Report. Division of Career Development
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and Transition (DCDT) Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA. Poster presentation.

Shogren, K. A., Raley, S. K., & Wehmeyer, M. L. (2018, October). The Self-Determination
Inventory System: A Closer Look at Differences in Self-Determination Based on Age,
Gender, Race/Ethnicity, Disability and Across Student and Parent/Teacher Reports.
Division of Career Development and Transition (DCDT) Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Poster presentation.
Shogren, K. A., Raley, S. K., Haigwara, M., & Wehmeyer, M. L. (2018, October). The Self-
Determined Learning Model of Instruction in Inclusive, Secondary Classrooms:
Examining the Impact of Implementation Supports on Teacher and Student Outcomes.
Division of Career Development and Transition (DCDT) Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Poster presentation.
Burke, K. M., Shogren, K. A., & Raley, S. K. (2018, October). Impact of Interventions to
Promote Self-Determination and Goal Attainment for Adolescents with Intellectual
Disability. Division of Career Development and Transition (DCDT) Conference, Cedar
Rapids, IA. Poster presentation.
Burke, K. M., Raley, S. K., Shogren, K. A., Adam-Mumbardo, C., Uyanik, H., & Hagiwara, M.
(2018, June). A Meta-Analysis of Interventions to Promote Self-Determination for
Students with Disabilities. American Association on Intellectual and Developmental
Disabilities (AAIDD), St. Louis, MO. Poster presentation.
Raley, S. K., Dean, E. E., Burke, K. M., Hagiwara, M., Shogren, K. A., & Antosh, A. (2018,
June). Enhancing Self-Determination in Diverse Contexts: Implementation in
Educational and Community Settings. American Association on Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), St. Louis, MO.
Raley, S. K., & Shogren, K. A. (2018, June). Whole-Class Implementation of the Self-
Determined Learning Model of Instruction in Inclusive High School Mathematics
Classes. American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD),
St. Louis, MO. Poster presentation.
Raley, S. K., Mumbardó-Adam, C., Shogren, K. A., & Giné, C. (2018, June). Curricula to Teach
Skills Associated with Self-Determination: A Review of Existing Research. American
Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), St. Louis, MO.
Poster presentation.
Raley, S. K. (2018, June). Examining Whole-Class Implementation of the Self-Determined
Learning Model of Instruction in Inclusive High School Mathematics Classes. The
Student and Early Career Professional and Research Division, American Association on
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), St. Louis, MO.
Raley, S. K., & Shogren, K. A. (2018, February). Whole-Class Implementation of The Self-
Determined Learning Model of Instruction in Inclusive High School Mathematics
Classes. Council of Exceptional Children (CEC), Tampa, FL. Poster presentation.
Shogren, K. A., & Raley, S. K. (2018, February). The Self-Determination Inventory: Student
Report and its Utility for Students, Teachers, and Administrators. Council of Exceptional
Children (CEC), Tampa, FL.
Raley, S. K., & Shogren, K. A. (2017, November). Implementing the Self-Determined Learning
Model of Instruction in Inclusive General Education Classrooms. Association of
University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, D. C. Poster presentation.
Raley, S. K., Jamison, T. R., & Schuttler, J. (2017, November). Unification of
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LEND/UCEDD/IDDRC at the University of Kansas. Association of University Centers

on Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, D. C. Poster presentation.
Raley, S. K., Shogren, K. A., Thomas, E., Grayson, D., Gotto, G. S., & Coleman, S. (2017,
November). Lift Your Voice for Self-Advocacy and Advocacy! Association of University
Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Washington, D. C.
Raley, S. K., & Shogren, K. A. (2017, October). Implementation of the Self-Determined
Learning Model of Instruction Class-wide in a General Education High School
Mathematics Class. Division of Career Development and Transition (DCDT)
Conference, Milwaukee, WI. Poster presentation.
Raley, S. K., Shogren, K. A., & Wehmeyer, M. L. (2017, October). The Self-Determination
Inventory: Student Report-Accessibility for Students, Teachers, and Administrators.
Division of Career Development and Transition (DCDT) Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
Raley, S. K. (2017, June). Motivation and Self-Determination. The Student and Early Career
Professional and Research Division, American Association on Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), Hartford, CT.
Raley, S. K. (2017, June). Goal-setting interventions: What we know and future directions.
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD),
Hartford, CT. Poster presentation.
Shogren, K. A., Wehmeyer, M. L., & Raley, S. K. (2017, June). Exploring a new measure of
student self-determination: The Self-Determination Inventory-Student Report. American
Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), Hartford, CT.
Mumbardó-Adam, C., Giné, C., Raley, S. K., & Shogren, K. A. (2017, June). Psychometric
properties of a new measure of self-determination: The Self-Determination Inventory
(Spanish) version. American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
(AAIDD), Hartford, CT. Poster presentation.
Mumbardó-Adam, C., Giné, C., Raley, S. K., Shogren, K. A. (2017, June). Item response theory
and a new measure of self-determination: The Self-Determination Inventory (Spanish
version). American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
(AAIDD), Hartford, CT. Poster presentation.
Burke, K. M., Raley, S. K., & Shogren, K. A. (2017, June). Improving self-determination
assessment, intervention, and training resources. American Association on Intellectual
and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), Hartford, CT. Poster presentation.
Shogren, K. A., Khamsi, S., & Wehmeyer, M. L. (2017, April). Self-Determination Inventory:
Student Report – Introducing a new measure of self-determination. Council of
Exceptional Children (CEC), Boston, MA.
Shogren, K. A., Wehmeyer, M. L., & Khamsi, S. (2016, October). Self-Determination
Inventory: Student Report – Introducing a new measure of self-determination. Division of
Career Development and Transition (DCDT) Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Shogren, K. A., Khamsi, S., Adkins, M., & Wehmeyer, M. L. (2015, November). Self-
Determination Inventory: Student Report – A new measure of self-determination.
Division of Career Development and Transition (DCDT) Conference, Portland, OR.
Poster presentation.

STATE PRESENTATIONS
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Raley, S. K. (2018, April). Implementing the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction in

Inclusive, General Education Classrooms. Autism Across the Life Span Conference,
Overland Park, KS. Poster presentation.
Burke, K. M., Shogren, K. A., & Raley, S. K. (2018, April). Impact of Interventions to Promote
Self-Determination and Goal Attainment for Adolescents with Intellectual Disability.
Autism Across the Life Span Conference, Overland Park, KS. Poster presentation.
Burke, K. M., Raley, S. K., Shogren, K. A., & Hagiwara, M. (2018, April). A Review of
Interventions to Promote Self-Determination for Students with Disabilities. Autism
Across the Life Span Conference, Overland Park, KS. Poster presentation.
Khamsi, S., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2014, December). Make it work! Using technology to collect
data in the classroom. The 9th Annual Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology
(TAAT) Conference. Franklin, TN.
Khamsi, S., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2014, October). The 5 Steps of effective data collection in the
classroom. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference. Nashville, TN.
Da Fonte, M. A., Capizzi, A. M., & Khamsi, S. (2013, October). Writing quality IEPs: Making
them measurable. Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference.
Nashville, TN.
Rowan, J., Khamsi, S., & Da Fonte, M. A. (2013, October). Competitive employment: What is
the role of the special education teacher? Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children
State Conference. Nashville, TN.

LOCAL PRESENTATIONS
Raley, S. K., & Rusher, D. E. (2019, July). Promoting Self-Determination: A Validated Measure
and Evidence-Based Practice. The University of Kansas Center Summer Institute on
Inclusive Education, Lawrence, KS.
Raley, S. K. (2019, February). Findings from Comparing Computer-Based and Paper-and-
Pencil Versions of the Self-Determination Inventory: Student Report. Inclusion and
Social Justice Graduate Research Conference, Lawrence, KS. Poster presentation.
Raley, S. K., & Burke, K. M. (2018, July). How to Measure Self-Determination and Use
Evidence-Based Practices to Promote Students’ Self-Determined Actions. The University
of Kansas Center Summer Institute on Inclusive Education, Lawrence, KS.
Raley, S. K., & Burke, K. M. (2018, July). How Teachers Can Implement the Self-Determined
Learning Model of Instruction with All Students. The University of Kansas Center
Summer Institute on Inclusive Education, Lawrence, KS.
Burke, K. M., & Raley, S. K. (2018, February). A Meta-Analysis of Interventions to Promote
Self-Determination for Students with Disabilities. Inclusion and Social Justice Graduate
Research Conference, Lawrence, KS. Poster presentation.
Raley, S. K. (2018, February). How to Implement the Self-Determined Learning Model of
Instruction in Inclusive Secondary Classrooms. Inclusion and Social Justice Graduate
Research Conference, Lawrence, KS. Poster presentation.
Raley, S. K. (2017, July). Exploring the Development of Self-Determination. The University of
Kansas Center for Research and Learning Conference (KUCRL), Lawrence, KS.
Raley, S. K., & Burke, K. M. (2017, July). The Development of Self-Determination and Taking
the First Steps Toward Inclusion. The University of Kansas Center Summer Institute on
Inclusive Education, Lawrence, KS.
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Khamsi, S. (2017, April). Self-determination and motivation. The University of Kansas

Graduate Research Competition, Lawrence, KS. Poster presentation.
Khamsi, S. (2017, February). Effects of goal-setting interventions: What we know and future
directions. Inclusion and Social Justice Graduate Research Conference, Lawrence, KS.
Poster presentation.
Shogren, K. A., Wehmeyer, M. L., & Khamsi, S. (2017, January). Self-determination at Gateway
Academy. Gateway Academy Transition to Adulthood Symposium, Houston, TX.

SERVICE

2019 – Present Member, The Arc and American Association on Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities Self-Advocacy Position Statement Workgroup
2019 – Present Cultural Competency Committee Member, Kansas University Center on
Developmental Disabilities (KUCDD)
2018 – Present Co-chair, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental
Disabilities (AAIDD) Student and Early Career Professionals
2017 – Present Self-Determination Research Committee Chair, Division of Career
Development and Transition, Student and Early Career Committee
2016 – Present Treasurer, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental
Disabilities (AAIDD), State of Kansas Chapter
2017 – 2019 Emerging Leaders Representative, Association of University Centers on
Disabilities (AUCD) Board of Directors
2018 – 2019 Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities
(LEND) Research Mentor, University of Kansas
2017 – 2019 Chair’s Advisory Committee Student Representative, Inclusion and Social
Justice, University of Kansas
2017 – 2018 Secretary, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental
Disabilities (AAIDD) Student and Early Career Professionals
May 2017 Facilitator, National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT)
2017 Capacity Building Institute
Spring 2017 Assistant Virtual Trainee, Association of University Centers on
Disabilities (AUCD)
2016 – 2017 Leadership Committee and Proposal Review Member, Inclusion and
Social Justice, University of Kansas

GRANT WRITING EXPERIENCE

2019 (resubmission) Development of the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction for
Reading (SDLMI-R): Enhancing the Academic and Social-Emotional
Outcomes of Upper Elementary Students with or At-Risk for Reading
Disability
Principal Investigator: Jessica R. Toste, Institute of Education Sciences
(IES), Goal 2: Development and Innovation
This grant proposal was submitted for funding to develop a program to
promote self-determination and engagement in reading instruction in order
to improve the reading achievement of upper elementary students with or
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at-risk for reading disability. I assisted Jessica R. Toste and Karrie A.

Shogren in tasks related to the project timeline and dissemination plan.

2019 (resubmission) Developing Implementation Supports for the Self-Determined Learning

Model of Instruction in Inclusive, Secondary Mathematics Classes
Principal Investigator: Karrie A. Shogren, National Science Foundation
(NSF)
In this grant application focused on STEM learning environments, I
assisted Karrie A. Shogren in tasks related to researching, planning, and
writing of the proposal. In addition, if this project funds, I will serve as
Project Coordinator ensuring the completion of grant activities.

2018 Promoting Self-Determination to Enhance Academic and Transition

Outcomes for Students with and without Disabilities: A Researcher-
Practitioner Partnership
Principal Investigator: Karrie A. Shogren, Institute of Education Sciences
(IES)
This grant proposal was submitted for funds to support a partnership with
a local school district that had previously collaborated in pilot studies. I
assisted Karrie A. Shogren in tasks related to researching, planning, and
writing of the Partnership Development Plan.

2017 Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities (KUCDD)

Principal Investigator: Karrie A. Shogren, Administration for Community
Living
I assisted KUCDD Director, Karrie A. Shogren, in researching state- and
national-level data and translate Consumer Advisory Panel survey
information to build the rationale for the reauthorization of the University
Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) grant at
the University of Kansas.

2016 The Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction: Examining the

Impact of Implementation Supports on Teacher and Student Outcomes
Principal Investigator: Karrie A. Shogren. Institute of Education Sciences
(IES), Goal 3: Efficacy and Follow-up
I assisted faculty members Karrie A. Shogren and Michael L. Wehmeyer
in drafting specific sections, creating materials in appendices, and overall
editing of this proposal.

2016 Factors Contributing to Academic, Social/Communication, and

Behavioral Outcomes for Elementary Students with the Most Significant
Cognitive Disabilities
Principal Investigator: Karrie A. Shogren. Institute of Education Sciences
(IES), Goal 1: Exploration
I assisted faculty members Karrie A. Shogren and Michael L. Wehmeyer
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in the editing of this proposal.

2016 Using the Supports Intensity Scale–Children’s Version to Engage in

Supports Planning to Enhance Access to the General Education
Curriculum for Children with Intellectual Disability
Principal Investigator: Karrie A. Shogren. Institute of Education Sciences
(IES), Goal 2: Development and Innovation
I assisted faculty members Karrie A. Shogren and Michael L. Wehmeyer
in the organization of received reviewer comments and editing of this
proposal.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

2019 Patricia L. Sitlington Student Researcher of the Year: Second Place,
Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT)
2019 – 2020 Grace M. Phinney Scholarship, Special Education Donor Scholarship,
University of Kansas ($715)
2019 David W. Dahlke Community Inclusion Award, Department of Special
Education, University of Kansas
2019 American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
(AAIDD) Region V Student Scholarship Winner ($950)
2019 American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
(AAIDD) Region V Membership Scholarship Winner ($250)
2019 – 2020 P.E.O. Scholar Award, International Chapter of the P.E.O. ($15,000)
2018 Patricia L. Sitlington Student Researcher of the Year: Second Place,
Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT)
2018 School of Education Travel Award, University of Kansas ($400)
2018 Graduate Studies Scholarship, University of Kansas ($1,024)
2018 American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
(AAIDD) Region V Student Scholarship Winner ($950)
2018 American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
(AAIDD) Region V Membership Scholarship Winner ($250)
2017 – 2018 Graduate Student Research Scholarship, Division on Career Development
and Transition ($1,000)
2017 School of Education Travel Award, University of Kansas ($400)
2017 – 2018 Grace M. Phinney Scholarship, Special Education Donor Scholarship,
University of Kansas ($715)
2016 – Present Office of Special Education Program, ACCESS Leadership Fellowship,
University of Kansas
2016 Department of Special Education Travel Award, University of Kansas
($400)
2016 Graduate Studies Travel Award, University of Kansas ($500)
2016 School of Education Travel Award, University of Kansas ($250)
2013 – 2014 Office of Special Education Program, Leadership Fellowship, Vanderbilt
University
2007 – 2011 Athletic Scholarship: Women’s Golf, Boston University