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Jeanne
R. Paratore Associate Professor, Literacy, Language and Cultural Studies Department of Developmental Studies and Counseling Psychology Boston University School of Education 605 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 (617) 353-3285 e-mail: jparator@bu.edu |
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EDUCATION 1983 Ed.D., Reading and Language, Boston University 1974 M. Ed., Reading Education, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 1970 B.S., Elementary Education, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY |
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EXPERIENCE 1983 Adjunct Faculty 1980-83 Doctoral
Fellow 1979-80 Lecturer
in Reading 1976-79 Reading
Consultant 1975-76 Director
of Title I 1970-75 Classroom
Teacher, Reading Coordinator |
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PUBLICATIONS |
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McCormack, R. L., & Paratore, J. R. (Eds.) (2003). After early intervention, then what? Teaching struggling readers in grades three and beyond. Newark, DE: International Reading Association. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R. (2001). Opening doors, opening opportunities: Family literacy in an urban community. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon. |
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Paratore, J. R., Melzi, G., & Krol-Sinclair, B. (1999). What should we expect of family literacy: Home and school literacy experiences of Latino children whose parents participate in an intergenerational literacy project. Newark, DE: International Reading Association. |
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Paratore, J. R., & McCormack, R. L. (Eds.) (1997). Peer talk in the classroom: Learning from research. Newark, DE: International Reading Association. |
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Journal Articles and Book Chapters | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R. (in press). Family and Community Involvement in Children's Reading and Literacy Development: A Response to Steven Sheldon and Joyce Epstein. In J. Flood & P.Anders (Eds.), Closing the achievement gap in urban schools: Setting the research agenda. Newark, DE: International Reading Association. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R., & McCormack, R. L. (in press). Honoring children's reading rights: Accounting for success in one urban first-grade classroom. In D. Lapp & J. Flood (Eds.), Effective instruction in urban schools. NY: Guilford Press. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R. (2003). Children's right to classrooms that optimize learning opportunities. In P. A. Mason & Jeanne S. Schum (Eds.), Promising practices for urban reading instruction (pp. 472-478). Newark, DE: International Reading Association. | |||||||||||||||||
McCormack, R. L., Paratore, J. R. , & Dahlene, K. (2003). Establishing Instructional Congruence Across Learning Settings: One Path to Success for Struggling Third-Grade Readers. In R. L. McCormack & J. R. Paratore (Eds.), After early intervention, then what: Teaching struggling readers in grades three and beyond. Newark, DE: International Reading Association. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R. (2003). Building on Family Literacies: Examining the Past and Planning the Future. In A. DeBruin, & B. Krol-Sinclair, (Eds.), Family literacy: From theory to practice. Newark, DE: International Reading Association. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R., Melzi, G., Krol-Sinclair, B. (2003). Learning about the literate lives of Latino parents. In D. M. Barone and L. M. Morrow (Eds.) Research-based practice in early literacy. New York: Guilford Publications, Inc. | |||||||||||||||||
Yaden,
D., B. & Paratore, J. R. (2002). Family literacy at the turn of the
millenium: The costly future of maintaining the status quo. In J. E. Flood, D. Lapp, J. Jensen, and J. Squire (Eds.), Research in English and the Language Arts (pp. 532-545). Mahweh, NJ: Erlbaum. |
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Paratore, J. R., & Indrisano, R. (2002). Grouping for instruction in literacy. In J. E. Flood, D. Lapp, J. Jensen, and J. Squire (Eds.), Research in English and the Language Arts (pp. 566-572). Mahweh, NJ: Erlbaum. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R. (2002). Home and school together: Helping beginning readers succeed. In S. J. Samuels and A. Farstrup, What research has to say about reading instruction (pp. 48-68). Newark, DE: International Reading Association. | |||||||||||||||||
Melzi, G., Paratore, J. R. , & Krol-Sinclair, B. (2000). Reading and writing in the daily lives of Latino mothers who participate in a family literacy program. National Reading Conference Yearbook, 49, 178-193. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R. (2000). Grouping for instruction in literacy: What weve learned about whats working and whats not. The California Reader.33, 4, 2-10. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R., Hindin, A., Krol-Sinclair, B., Durán, P. (1999). Discourse between teachers and Latino parents during conferences based on home literacy portfolios. Urban Education and Society, 32, 58-82. | |||||||||||||||||
Jackson, J. B., Paratore, J. R., Chard, D., & Garnick, S. (1999). An early intervention supporting the literacy learning of children experiencing substantial difficulty. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 14, 254-267. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R., & McCormack, R. L. (1999). Responding to research in grouping: Flexible grouping in the middle grades. In K. Wood & T. Dickinson (Eds.), Promoting literacy in the twenty-first century: A handbook for teachers and administrators in grades 4-8 (pp. 402-420). Needham, MA: Allyn and Bacon. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R., Garnick, S., & Lewis-Barrow, R. (1997). Watching teachers watch children talk about books. In J. R. Paratore and R. L. McCormack (Eds.), Peer talk in the classroom: Learning from research (pp. 207-230). Newark, DE: International Reading Association. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R., & Turpie, J. (1997). Implementing a flexible grouping model in the first grade. In L. R. Putnam, (Ed.), Readings on language and literacy. Essays in honor of Jeanne S. Chall (pp, 62-74). Cambridge, MA: Brookline Books, Inc. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R., & Indrisano, R. (1997). Change through collaboration: The Boston University-Chelsea Public Schools partnership in literacy. In J. Flood, S. B. Heath, & D. Lapp (Eds.), Handbook of research on teaching literacy through the communicative and visual arts (pp. 668-676). NY: MacMillan. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R., & Krol-Sinclair, B. (1996). A classroom storybook-reading program with immigrant parents, The School Community Journal, 6, pp. 39-51. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R., Krol-Sinclair, B., Homza, A., Lewis-Barrows, T. , Melzi, G., Sturgis, R., & Haynes, H. (1995). Shifting boundaries in home/school responsibilities: Involving immigrant parents the construction of literacy portfolios. Research in the Teaching of English, 29, pp. 367-389. | |||||||||||||||||
Turpie, J., & Paratore, J. R. (1995). Using repeated readings to promote reading success in a heterogeneously grouped first grade. In K. A. Hinchman, D. J. Leu, & C. K. Kinzer, (Eds.), Perspectives on literacy research and practice, Forty-fourth Yearbook of the National Reading Conference (pp. 255-264). Chicago, IL: The National Reading Conference. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R. (1995). Assessing literacy: Establishing common standards in portfolio assessment. Topics in Language Disorders, 16, pp. 67-82. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R. (1995). Implementing an intergenerational literacy project: Lessons learned. In L. Morrow (Ed.), Literacy connections in families, schools, and communities (pp. 37-53). Newark, DE: International Reading Association. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R. & Harrison, C. (Guest Eds.). (1995). Themed Issue on Family Literacy. Journal of Reading, 38, pp. 516-588. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J., Shoemaker, S., Mauro, A. & Matrinko, D. (1995). Documenting children's literacy learning: Learning from classroom teachers about implementing literacy portfolios. In L. R. Putnam, (Ed.), How to be a better reading teacher (pp. 123-139). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Merrill. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. (1995). Connecting assessment and instruction in the flexibly-grouped classroom. In M. Radencich & L. McKay (Eds.), Flexible grouping for literacy in the elementary grades (p. 113-133). Needham, MA: Allyn & Bacon. | |||||||||||||||||
Radencich, M. C., McKay, L. J. , & Paratore, J. R. (1995). Keeping flexible groups flexible. In M. Radencich & L. McKay (Eds.), Flexible grouping for literacy in the elementary grades (pp. 25-41). Needham, MA: Allyn & Bacon. | |||||||||||||||||
Radencich, M. C., McKay, L. J., Paratore, J. R., Plaza, G. L., Lustgarten, K. E., Nelms, P., & Moore, P. T. (1995). Implementing flexible grouping with a common reading selection. In M. C. Radencich & L. J. McKay (Eds.), Flexible grouping for literacy in the elementary grades (pp. 42-65). Needham, MA: Allyn & Bacon. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R. & Indrisano, R. (1994). Changing classroom instruction in literacy. Journal of Education, 176, pp. 49-66. | |||||||||||||||||
Indrisano, R. & Paratore, J. R. (Eds.). (1994). Themed Issue on the Boston University/Chelsea Public Schools Partnership. Journal of Education, 176, pp. 3-143. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. (1994). Parents and children sharing literacy. In D. Lancy, (Ed.), Emergent Literacy (pp. 193-216). NY: Praegar Press. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J.R. (1994). Flexible grouping. In A. Purves, et al., (Eds.), Encyclopedia of English Studies Language Arts. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English and Scholastic, Inc. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. (1993). Influence of an intergenerational approach to literacy on the practice of literacy of parents and their children. In C. Kinzer & D. Leu (Eds.), Examining central issues in literacy, research, theory, and practice. Forty-second yearbook of the National Reading Conference (pp. 83-91). Chicago, IL: National Reading Conference. | |||||||||||||||||
Morrow, L., & Paratore, J. (1993). Perspectives on family literacy. The Reading Teacher, 47, pp. 191-200. Reprinted in Wisconsin State Reading Association Journal, (Spring 1994), 38, pp. 21-26). | |||||||||||||||||
Indrisano, R. & Paratore, J.R. (1992). Using literature with readers at risk. In B. Cullinan (Ed.), Invitation to read: More children's literature in the reading program. Newark, DE: International Reading Association. | |||||||||||||||||
Indrisano, R. & Paratore, J.R. (1991). Classroom contexts for literacy learning. In J. Jenson, J. Flood, D. Lapp, & J.R. Squire (Eds.), Handbook of research on teaching the English language arts (pp. 477-488). NY: MacMillan Publishing Co. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J.R. (1991). Flexible Grouping: Why and how? Needham, MA: Silver Burdett and Ginn, Inc. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J.R. (1991). Intergenerational literacy: Promise and challenge. World Education, 1, pp. 1-12. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J.R. & Indrisano, R. (1987). Intervention assessment in reading comprehension. The Reading Teacher , 40, pp. 778-783. | |||||||||||||||||
Indrisano, R. and Paratore, J.R. (1987). The rights and responsibilities of the republic and the reading disabled. In B. Cullinan (Ed.), Children's books in the reading program (pp. 139-148). Newark, DE: International Reading Association, 1987. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R. (1987). "Effective teaching of reading: An instructional framework." Lexington, MA; Silver Burdett and Ginn. | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R. (1987). Test Review: The Phonics File. The Reading Teacher, 40, p. 467. | |||||||||||||||||
Instructional Materials |
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Afflerbach, P., et al. (2002). Scott Foresman Reading. Glenview, IL: Scott Foresman Educational Publishers. | |||||||||||||||||
Afflerbach, P., et al. (2000). Scott Foresman Reading. Glenview, IL: Scott Foresman Educational Publishers. |
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Block, C., et al. (1996). Literature works: An integrated approach to reading and the language arts. Needham Heights, MA: Silver Burdett Ginn Educational Publishers. |
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Baumann, J., et al. (1993). New dimensions in the world of reading. Needham, MA: Silver Burdett and Ginn. |
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Pearson, P.D., et al. (1991). World of reading. Needham, MA: Silver Burdett and Ginn, Inc. |
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Pamphets and Brochures |
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Paratore, J. R., Brisk, M. E., Fountas, I., Homza, A., Jenkins, C., Lin, Yulan, Ouellette, J., & Pho, L. (1995). "Teaching literacy to bilingual children: Effective practices for use by monolingual and bilingual teachers." Position paper co-published by the Massachusetts Reading Association and the Massachusetts Association of Bilingual Educators. |
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Morrow, L. M., Paratore, J. R., & Tracey, D. H. (1994). "Family literacy: New perspectives, new opportunities." Newark, DE: International Reading Association. |
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Paratore, J. R., Fountas, I. C, Jenkins, C. A., Matthews, M. E., Ouellette, J. M., & Sheehan, N. M. (1992). "Classroom assessment in literacy: Using what we know to construct literacy portfolios." Position paper published by the Massachusetts Reading Association. |
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Paratore, J.R., Fountas, I., Jenkins, C. & Ouellette, J. (1991). Grouping students for literacy learning: What works. Position paper published by the Massachusetts Reading Association. |
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Paratore, J.R., Fountas, I., Jenkins, C. & Ouellette, J. (1989). "Adult literacy: Issues and answers." Position paper published by the Massachusetts Reading Association. |
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Paratore, J.R., Fountas, I., Leland, C. & Ottinger, J. (1987). "A decade of research in reading: Ten findings that CAN make a difference in classroom practice." Position paper published by the Massachusetts Reading Association. |
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Paratore, J.R., Leland, C. & Ottinger, J. (1985). "Teaching reading in kindergarten: Answers to frequently asked questions." Position paper published by the Massachusetts Reading Association |
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FUNDED RESEARCH |
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Principal Investigator. (1996-1999). The Early Childhood Education-Home School Portfolio Project. Funded by OERI, Field Initiated Studies Grant Program, Early Childhood Education, $619, 091. |
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Principal Investigator. (1996-2000). Family Literacy Challenge Grant Program Evaluation. Massachusetts Department of Education, $89,000. |
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Principal Investigator. (1993-96). Building Home/School Partnerships: Joining intergenerational literacy and classroom programs. Funded by Annenberg Foundation, $300,000. |
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Principal Investigator. (1989-1992). Parents as Partners: A Study of an Intergenerational Approach to Literacy. Funded by U.S. Department of Education, FIRST Initiative, $353,158. |
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Principal Investigator. (1989-90). Parents as Partners: The Impact of an Intergenerational Literacy Approach on Attendance, Attrition and Achievement of Adult Basic Education Students. Funded by Massachusetts Department of Education, $25,000. |
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Principal Investigator. (1991-93). Parents as Partners: The Impact of an Intergenerational Literacy Approach on Attendance, Attrition and Achievement of Adult Basic Education Students. $228,000. |
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Principal Investigator. (1989-1992). An Investigation of the Impact of an Intergenerational Literacy Approach on the Language and Literacy Acquisition of Four and Five Year Old Children. Funded by Xerox, Corporation, $45,000. |
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Co-Principal Investigator. (1988). An Intergenerational Approach to Literacy. Investigation funded by U. S. Office of Educational Research, $32,029. |
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Research Associate. (C. Greenes, Principal Investigator). (1987-89).PROBE: An Assessment of Mathematical Abilities. Project funded by Fund for Post-Secondary Education, $170,32 |
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Works-in-Progress | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R. Tools for Teaching Second-Grade Reading. Series edited by D. Ogle & C. Blachowicz. NY: Guilford Publishers. (Expected date of manuscipt completion: June, 2004) | |||||||||||||||||
Indrisano, R., & Paratore, J. R. (Eds.) Teaching writing: From research to practice. Newark, DE: International Reading Association. (Expected date of manuscript completion: April, 2004) | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R., & McCormack, R. L. (Eds.) Classroom-based literacy assessment: Good teaching makes good testing. NY: Guilford Publishers. (Expected date of manuscript completion: November, 2004). | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R., Melzi, G., Krol-Sinclair, B. Examining literacy practices within Latino families of differing educatinal and cultural groups. (Paper presented at National Reading Conference; manuscript in preparation for submission to Journal of Literacy Research) | |||||||||||||||||
Paratore, J. R., Krol-Sinclair, B., Hindin, A. Deepening the Conversation: Using Family Literacy Portfolios as a Context for Parent-Teacher Conferences. (Report of three-year research investigation, to be submitted to Journal of Literacy Research) | |||||||||||||||||
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Academic Year 2000-2003 |
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Keynote , Featured, or Invited Addresses: |
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How well are our children reading? Sorting out the rhetoric and the reality. Rhode Island Department of Education Literacy Series, September 18, 2000. |
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Supporting children's school success by bringing parents and teachers together. Keystone State Reading Association Annual Convention, October 23, 2000. | |||||||||||||||||
How well are our children reading? Sorting out the rhetoric and the reality, Connecticut Reading Association Annual Convention, Waterbury, CT, October 28, 2000. | |||||||||||||||||
The Intergenerational Literacy Project: A Decade of Research. Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society, Boston University, November 4, 2000. | |||||||||||||||||
What are the characteristics of effective reading instruction? Billerica, MA Public Schools, November 7, 2000. | |||||||||||||||||
What are the characteristics of excellent reading teachers? Massachusetts Department of Education Literacy Symposium, Keynote Speaker, November 17, 2000. | |||||||||||||||||
Supporting children's school success by bringing home and school together. International Reading Association Southeast Regional Conference, Albuerguerque, NM, February 2, 2001. | |||||||||||||||||
What are the characteristics of a effective reading instruction? Marlborough, MA Literacy Curriculum Committee, February 14, 2001. | |||||||||||||||||
What are the characteristics of effective reading instruction? Hong Kong International School, Hong Kong, March 6-8, 2001. | |||||||||||||||||
Teaching reading to children with special learning needs. Southeast Learning Collaborative, New Bedford, MA, March 23, 2001. | |||||||||||||||||
Research Directions of the International Reading Association. Massachusetts Reading Association Annual Convention, March 29, 2001. | |||||||||||||||||
If They Are Not Reading by the End of Grade Three, Then What? A Special Institute of the Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, April 29, 2001. | |||||||||||||||||
Teaching Reading to Children in Urban Schools. Annual Convention of the International Reading Association, May 1, 2001. | |||||||||||||||||
Bridging the gap between home and school: Understanding family literacies. Rhode Island Department of Education Literacy Series, May 10, 2001. |
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Characteristics of Effective Instruction in Literacy, Hudson, MA Public Schools, May 22, 2001. |
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Characteristics of Effective Instruction in Literacy, Leominster, MA Public Schools, May 23, 2001. |
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Teaching Reading to Learners Who Struggle, Cape Cod Regional Technical School, June 5, 2001. |
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Characteristics of Effective Instruction in Literacy, Pottstown, PA Public Schools, August 28, 2001. |
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Teaching Reading to Learners Who Struggle, New England Reading Association, Burlington, VT, (Featured Speaker), November 3, 2001 | |||||||||||||||||
The Balance Between Home and School: Parents and Teachers Learning Together, Arkansas Reading Association, Little Rock, AK (Keynote Address), November 15, 2001 | |||||||||||||||||
Family literacy at the turn of the millenium: The costly future of maintaining the status quo. (with David Yaden). National Reading Conference, San Antonio, TX, December 7, 2001 | |||||||||||||||||
Grouping for Literacy Learning: Lessons Learned About What Works and What Doesn't. Chester County, Pennsylvania Intermediate Unit, February 1, 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Grouping for Literacy Learning: Lessons Learned About What Works and What Doesn't. Chester County, Pennsylvania Reading Council, February 2, 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Designing Reading Instruction to Optimize Achievement: How should research-based evidence guide us? Washington Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA (Keynote Address), March 14, 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Making a Difference Means Making it Different: Effective Teaching of Reading. Massachusetts Reading Association, Sturbridge, MA, (Featured Speaker), March 19, 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Teaching Children Who Struggle to Read and Write. Learning Disabilities Network, Randolph, MA, April 12, 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Grouping for Literacy Instruction: Lessons Learned About What Works and What Doesn't. Saskatchewan Reading Conference, Regina, Canada, (Keynote Address), April 19. 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
What is Research-Based Instruction in Reading? Burnsville, MN Public Schools Administrators' Conference, August 15. 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Grouping for Literacy Learning: Lessons Learned About What Works and What Doesn't. Diamond State Reading Association, Dover, DE, (Featured Speaker) October 10, 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Grouping for Literacy Learning: Lessons Learned About What Works and What Doesn't. Thirteenth Annual Texas Woman's University Reading Recovery/Early Literacy Institute, Dallas Texas (Featured Speaker), October 16-18. 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
The Balance Between Home and School: Parents and Teachers Exchange Information About Children's Literacy. Thirteenth Annual Texas Woman's University Reading Recovery/Early Literacy Institute, Dallas Texas (Featured Speaker), October 16-18. 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Designing Reading Instruction to Optimize Achievement: How should research-based evidence guide us? Keystone State Reading Association, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, PA, (Featured Speaker), October 21, 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Shared Reading: Scaffolding Children's Reading of Difficult Text, New England Reading Association, Newport, RI, November 12, 2002. (Featured Address) | |||||||||||||||||
Grouping for Literacy Learning: Lessons Learned About What Works and What Doesn't. Reading Recovery Conference, Chicago, IL. January, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Grouping for Literacy Learning: Lessons Learned About What Works and What Doesn't. Burnsville, MN Public Schools, January 20, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Optimizing children's opportunities to achieve in literacy. Presentation for Literacy Specialists, Lowell, MA Public Schools, January 27, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Grouping for Literacy Learning: Improving Instruction for Children in Grades K-8. Haddonfield, NJ Public Schools February 6, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Evidence-Based Instruction in Content Area Reading: What Do We Know? Mount Laurel, NJ. February 7, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Teaching Children to Become Strategic Readers. Presentation for Literacy Specialists. Lowell, MA Public Schools. February 27, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Designing Reading Instruction to Optimize Children's Achievement: How Should Research-Based Evidence Drive Us? Phi Delta Kappa, Boston University Chapter, February 27, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Evidence-Based Instruction in Content Area Reading: What Do We Know? Melville, NY. March 6, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Designing Reading Instruction to Optimize Children's Achievement: How Should Research-Based Evidence Drive Us? Fordham University, March 22, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Family and Community Involvement in Children's Reading and Literacy Development: A Response to Steven Sheldon and Joyce Epstein. Paper presented at International Reading Association-National Urban Alliance Joint Conference on Closing the Achievement Gap in Urban Schools, San Diego State University, April 10-11, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Implementing Classroom-Based Assessment. Presentation for Literacy Specialists. Lowell, MA Public Schools, April 17, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Honoring Children's Reading Rights: Accounting for Success in One Urban First-Grade Classroom. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association, Orlando, Florida, May 4, 2003 | |||||||||||||||||
Closing the Achievement Gap in Urban Schools: Family and Community Involvement in Children's Reading and Literacy Development. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association, Orlando, Florida, May 5, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Making a Difference Means Making it Different: Effective Classroom Grouping Strategies. Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association, Orlando, Florida, May 6, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Designing Reading Instruction to Optimize Children's Achievement: How Should Research-Based Evidence Drive Us? Symposium presented at Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association, Orlando, Florida, May 6, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Designing Reading Instruction to Optimize Children's Achievement: How Should Research-Based Evidence Drive Us? Administrators' Meeting, Downington, PA, May 20, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Grouping for Literacy Learning: Lessons Learned About What Works and What Doesn't. Spencer, MA Public Schools, May 28, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Designing Reading Instruction to Optimize Children's Achievement: How Should Research-Based Evidence Drive Us? Islip, NY Public Schools, May 29, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Designing Reading Instruction to Optimize Children's Achievement: How Should Research-Based Evidence Drive Us? Union City, NJ, July 1, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Getting Grouping Right: Classroom Literacy Routines that Support Grade Level and "Just Right" Reading. Reading Recovery Institute, Texas Women's University, Dallas, TX, October 16-17, 2003. (Featured Speaker) | |||||||||||||||||
Developing Home/School Partnerships: Parents and Teachers Learning Together. Reading Recovery Institute, Texas Women's University, Dallas, TX, October 16-17, 2003. (Featured Speaker) | |||||||||||||||||
Research-Based Professional Development. Scott Foresman Leadership Conference, Chicago, IL, October 24-25, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
Developing Home/School Partnerships: Parents and Teachers Learning Together. California Reading Association Research Conference. November 7, 2003. | |||||||||||||||||
SCHOOL READING PROGRAM EVALUATION | |||||||||||||||||
Chairperson, Reading Program Review, Scituate, MA Public Schools, 1993-94 |
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Chairperson, Reading Program Review, Shrewsbury, MA Public Schools, 1992-93 |
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Chairperson, Reading Program Review, Meadowbrook School, Weston, MA, 1989-90 |
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Chairperson, Reading Program Review, West Boylston, MA Public Schools, 1988-89 |
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Chairperson, Reading Program Review Northbridge, MA Public Schools, 1987-88 |
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Consultant, Northbridge, MA, Early Education Curriculum Committee, 1988 |
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Member, Chelsea Study Committee, Curriculum and Instruction, 1987-88 |
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Chairperson, Reading Program Review Weston, MA Public Schools, 1986-87 |
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Chairperson,Reading Program Review Bartlett School, Lowell, MA, 1987 | |||||||||||||||||
Chairperson, Chapter I Reading Program Evaluation, Pittsfield, MA, 1986 | |||||||||||||||||
ADVISING AND CONSULTING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||||
Consultant, Lowell Public Schools, Lowell, MA (2002-present) | |||||||||||||||||
Core Advisor, WGBH, Teaching Reading K-2, A Video Library. Project funded by the Annenberg Foundation (2001-present) | |||||||||||||||||
Presenter, WGBH, Teaching Reading K-2, A Professional Development Video and Web-based Series. Project Funded by the Annenberg Foundation. (2002) | |||||||||||||||||
Consultant, Varnum School, Lowell, MA (2000-present) | |||||||||||||||||
Consultant, Joseph P. Tynan School Literacy Lessons Project, Boston, MA. (1999-2002) | |||||||||||||||||
Advisory Board Member, Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), 1998-present | |||||||||||||||||
Advisory Board Member, Education Development Corporation, Science and Reading Project, 2001-present | |||||||||||||||||
Advisory Board Member, Connections, Resource for Educators, 2000-present | |||||||||||||||||
Member, Even Start National Evaluation Working Group, 1997-present | |||||||||||||||||
Visiting Scholar, National Faculty, 1995-present | |||||||||||||||||
Member, Advisory Council, READ Boston, 1996-present | |||||||||||||||||
Member, Massachusetts Department of Education Adult Education Advisory Council, 1995-1998 | |||||||||||||||||
Consultant, Brookline Public Schools Middle School Literacy Study Group, 2000-2001 | |||||||||||||||||
Advisor, Chelsea Public Schools Literacy Curriculum Committee, 1991-1997 | |||||||||||||||||
Consultant, Brookline, MA Public Schools Early Literacy Study Committee, 1994-1998 | |||||||||||||||||
Consultant, Chelmsford, MA Public Schools Portfolio Assessment Study Group, 1995-1997 | |||||||||||||||||
Consultant, Rhode Island Department of Education, 1988-1994 | |||||||||||||||||
Member, Advisory Board, Educational Development Corporation, Newton, MA ,1989- 1994 | |||||||||||||||||
Consultant, Concord, NH Public Schools, Classroom Assessment Committee, 1991-1992 | |||||||||||||||||
Co-Chair, Steering Committee on Family Literacy, Massachusetts Department of Education, 1990-91 | |||||||||||||||||
Consultant, Pinellas County, Florida Public Schools, 1989-92 | |||||||||||||||||
Member, Advisory Board, WGBH Television Series, "Long Ago and Far Away", 1988-90 | |||||||||||||||||
Member, Advisory Board, Massachusetts Department of Education, Teacher Certification Committee, 1988-89 | |||||||||||||||||
Member, Planning Committee, Massachusetts Department of Education, In-service Education Program, 1988-90 | |||||||||||||||||
Advisor, Winchester, MA Public Schools, Committee on Secondary Assessment Strategies, 1988 | |||||||||||||||||
Advisor, Weston, MA Early Assessment Committee, 1988 | |||||||||||||||||
Advisor, Northbridge, MA, Early Education Curriculum Committee, 1988 | |||||||||||||||||
Panelist, United States Department of Education, Secretary's Initiative to Improve the Education of Disadvantaged Children: National Recognition Program, 1987 | |||||||||||||||||
Reviewer, Child Safety Curriculum Project, Project co-funded by Digital Equipment Corporation and Adam Walsh Foundation, 1986 | |||||||||||||||||
Panelist, Building a New Profession: A Teacher's Working Conference, sponsored by the Massachusetts Field Center for Teaching and Learning, 1986 | |||||||||||||||||
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||||
International
Reading Association Member, Board of Directors, 1999-2002 |
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Advisory Board and Editorial Activities | |||||||||||||||||
Reading Research Quarterly, Advisory Review Board, 2002-present | |||||||||||||||||
IRA/NRC Literacy Research Series, Member, Advisory Review Board, 1997-present | |||||||||||||||||
Guest Editor, Journal of Reading, April 1995, Themed Issue on Family Literacy | |||||||||||||||||
Member, Advisory Board and Review Committee, The Reading Teacher, 1989-92 | |||||||||||||||||
Committee Activities | |||||||||||||||||
Advisory Board, Urban Partnership for Literacy, Collaboration between IRA and National Urban Alliance. 2002-present | |||||||||||||||||
Member, Urban Diversity Initiative Committee, 2000-2003 | |||||||||||||||||
Member, Subcommittee on Research Publications Awards, 1998-1999 | |||||||||||||||||
Chair, Family Literacy Committee, 1996-1998 | |||||||||||||||||
Member, Family Literacy Commission, 1991-95 | |||||||||||||||||
Chair, Studies and Research Committee, 1991-92 | |||||||||||||||||
Member, Studies and Research Committee, 1987-92 | |||||||||||||||||
Chair, Committee on the Reading Disabled, 1986-88 | |||||||||||||||||
Member, Task Force on the Reading Disabled, 1986-87 | |||||||||||||||||
Member, Clinical and Corrective Reading Committee, 1985-86 | |||||||||||||||||
Convention Activities Presenter and/or Institute Chair, Annual Convention, 1983-2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Chair, Program Committee, Sixth Eastern Regional Conference in Hyannis, MA, 1987 | |||||||||||||||||
Reviewer, Conference Proposals, 1997-present | |||||||||||||||||
Other Activities | |||||||||||||||||
Testified (as IRAs representative) before Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education, United States House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor in support of Even Start Bill, 1985 | |||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Reading Association Member, Board of Directors, 1984-1996 Chair, Studies and Research Committee, 1984-1996 Presenter, Statewide Conference, annually 1983-present Recipient, Statewide Literacy Award, 1998 |
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Massachusetts
Association for College and University Reading Educators President, 1995-96 President-elect, 1994-95 Vice-President, 1991-94 Member, 1992 (approximate)-present |
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Greater
Boston Reading Council Member, 1990-2000 (approximate dates) Recipient, Literacy Award, 1993 |
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National
Reading Conference Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Yearbook, 1995-present Chair, Early Career Achievement Award Committee, 2000-2001 Reviewer, 1991-present, Conference Proposals |
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Chair,
Intergenerational Literacy Study Group, 1993-96 Member, Policy and Legislative Committee, 1994-95 Field Representative, 1991-92 |
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National
Council of Teachers of English Editorial Advisory Board, Research in the Teaching of English, (Guest Reviewer) |
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National Society for the Study of Education | |||||||||||||||||
National Conference of Researchers of English | |||||||||||||||||
American
Educational Research Association Reviewer, Conference Proposals, 1992-1996 |
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New England Reading Association | |||||||||||||||||
Phi
Delta Kappa Vice President - Program, 1989-92 |
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Awards | |||||||||||||||||
Recipient, Literacy Award, Massachusetts Reading Association, 1999 | |||||||||||||||||
Recipient, Literacy Award, Massachusetts Council of College and University Reading Educators, 1999 | |||||||||||||||||
Recipient, Literacy Award, Greater Boston Reading Council, 1993 |
Copyright 2004, Dr. Jeanne R. Paratore |