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Sean Smith Ph.D., Associate Professor - (SPED)  • Special Education Website (SPED)
	Academic Degrees: Ph.D. , Special Education - Technology Integration , University of Virginia , 1997 M.Ed. , Special Education Technology , George Mason University , 1994 B.A. , History and Secondary Education , Providence College , 1988 Specialization(s): Instructional and Assistive Technology, Technology and teacher education, Online Learning, Mental Retardation Curriculum Vitae	Contact Information: 1122 W. Campus Rd. Joseph R. Pearson Hall, Room 538 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS  66045-3101 Phone:(785) 864-0693 E-mail: seanj@ku.edu Fax: (785) 864-4149

Recent Work:

Awards/Honors

• University of Florida, Center for Personnel Studies in Special Education, Post-Doctoral Fellow (2007)
  Post-Doctoral Fellow, Center for Personnel Studies in Special Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
• Canandaigua Senior Academy Graduate of Distinction (2005)
• State Liaison for Assistive Technology in Education (2005-2007)

Leadership Roles

• Communication Chair, Special Education Technology Special Interest Group (SETSIG), International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), 2007-present.
• Advisory Board, NetChemia, 2006-present.
• Co-Chair, Special Education Advisory Board, 2006-present.
• Facilitator, Kansas Infinitec Coalition, 2005-present.
• State of Kansas Representative, SLATE - State Directors of Assistive Technology, 2005-present.

Book Chapters

• Smith, S. J. (in press). Professional development and assistive technology: Integrating technology into the lives of students with disabilities. In D. Edyburn, K. Higgins, & R. Boone, The Handbook of Special Education Technology Research and Practice.
• Myles, B. S., Smith, S. M., & Swanson, T. C. (2008). Supporting the transition. Educating learners on the spectrum: Translating theory into meaningful practice (pp. 367-399). Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
• Smith, S. J. (2005). Cognitive disabilities and developmental disabilities. In E. Meyen & Y. Bui, Exceptional children in today's school: What teachers need to know (4th ed.)
• Smith, S. J., & Allsopp, D. (2005). Technology and inservice professional development: Integrating an effective medium to bridge research to practice. In D. Edyburn, K. Higgins, & R. Boone, The Handbook of Special Education Technology Research and Practice (777-792). Whitefish Bay, WI: Knowledge by Design.
• Wehmeyer, M.L., Smith, S., & Davies, D. (2005). Technology use and students with intellectual disability: Universal design for all students. In D. Edyburn, K. Higgins, & R. Boone (Eds.), Handbook of Special Education Technology Research and Practice (pp. 309-323). Whitefish Bay, WI: Knolwedge by Design. 
• Smith, S. J., & Murphy-Herd, N. (2004). Assistive technology for students with Asperger Syndrome. In B. Myles (Ed.) An introduction to Asperger Syndrome. Thousand Oakes, CA: Corwin Press.
• Smith, S. J., Allsopp, D., & Scott, K. (2004). Technology integration: Professional development components. In D. Edyburn, K. Higgins, & R. Boone (Ed.), Handbook of Technology and Special Education. Whitefish Bay, WI: Knowledge by Design.
• Wehmeyer, M.L., Smith, S.J., Palmer, S.B., Davies, D.K., & Stock, S. (2004). Technology use and people with mental retardation. In L.M. Glidden (Ed.), International Review of Research in Mental Retardation (Vol. 29)(pp. 293-337). San Diego, CA: Academic Press.

Books

• Turnbull, H.R., Turnbull, A.P., Shank, M., & Smith, S. (2004). Exceptional lives: Special education in today's schools (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall.
• Turnbull, R., Turnbull, A., Shank, M., Smith, S., & Leal, D. (2002). Exceptional lives: Special education in today's schools (3rd Ed). Merrill: Columbus, OH.

Journal Articles

• Meyen, E., Poggio, J., & Smith, S. J. (submitted). Technology contribution to equity for students with high-incidence disabilities in statewide assessments. Journal of Special Education Technology.
• Smith, S.B., Smith, S.J., & O'Brien, J. (submitted). Technology Innovation through Collaboration in a Teacher Education Program. Journal of Computers and Technology in Education.
• Wehmeyer, M.L., Palmer, S., Smith, S.J., Davies, D., & Stock, S. (in press). The efficacy of technology use by people with intellectual disability: A single-subject design meta-analysis. Journal of Special Education Technology.
• Meyen, E.L., Poggio, J.P., Seok, S., Smith, S.J. (2006). Equity for students with high-incidence disabilities in statewide assessments: A technology-based solution. Focus on Exceptional Children, 38(7), 1-8.
• Wehmeyer, M.L., Palmer, S., Smith, S., Parent, W., Davies, D., & Stock, S. (2006). Technology use by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to support employment activities: A single-subject design meta analysis. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 24, 81-86.
• Meyen, E.L., Smith, S.J. & Deshler, D.D. (2005). Final Report: Steppingstones Phase I -Implementing Curriculum-Based Standards for Students with Disabilities Via Online Instruction - Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education. Center for Research on Learning, University of Kansas.
• Jordan, L., Smith, S., Dillon, A. S., Algozzine, B., Beattie, J., Spooner, F., & Fisher, A. L. (2004). Improving content and technology skills in ADD/ADHD via a web-enhanced course. Teacher Education and Special Education 27(3).
• Smith, S. J., & Smith, S. B. (2004). Technology integration solutions: Preservice student interns as mentors. Assistive Technology: Benefits and Outcomes, 1, 42-56.
• Wehmeyer, M.L., Smith, S., Palmer, S., & Davies, D. (2004). Technology use by students with intellectual disabilities: An overview. Journal of Special Education Technology, 19(4) , 7-21.
• Smith, S. J., Frey, B., & Tollefson, N. (2003). A collaborative cohort approach to teachereducation: Modeling inclusive practices. Action in Teacher Education, 25(1), 55-62.
• Smith, S. J., & Meyen, E. L. (2003). Applications of online instruction: An overview for teachers, students with mild disabilities, and their parents. Focus on Exceptional Children, 35(6), 1-15.   
• Smith, S. J., & Meyen, E. L. (2003). Applications of online instruction: An overview for teachers, students with mild disabilities, and their parents. Focus on Exceptional Children, 35(6), 1-15.           
• Smith, S.J. & Robinson, S.M. (2003) Technology integration through collaborative cohorts: Preparing future teachers to use technology.  Remedial and Special Education. (24) 154-160.

Multimedia

• Smith, S. J. (2007). Technology-based solutions for individuals on the Autism Spectrum Disorder, DVD for the Infinitec Group, Chicago, IL: www.infinitec.org.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Technology-based solutions for the struggling reader: How do we support students reading to learn, DVD for the Infinitec Group, Chicago, IL: www.infinitec.org.

Presentations

• Smith, S. J. (2007). Accessing the curriculum for all learners via technology. Presented to the Topeka Public Schools Administrative Group, Topeka, KS.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Addressing consideration in mathematics instruction via technology solutions. Illinois Infinitec Coalition, Tinley Park, IL.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). ALL means ALL: Technology-based tools for the classroom. Presented to Sedgwick County Area Educational Services, Haysville, KS.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Assistive technology considerations. Presented to the Southwest Kansas Educational Service center, Ensign, KS.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Assistive/Instructional technology solutions for individuals with Down syndrome, Preconference Workshop at the Down syndrome Congress Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). AT as IT: Technology Preparation in Teacher Education, Paper presented at the Teacher Education Division of Council for Exceptional Children Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, WI.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Developing universally design guides: Technology solutions. Presented to the Wyoming Science and Math magnet School Association, Jackson Hole, WY.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Differentiating Instruction in Reading and Writing Using Accessible Technologies, Paper presented at the National Education Computing Conference, Atlanta, GA.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Differentiating Instruction in Science and Mathematics Using Technology-based Solutions. Workshop conducted at the National Education Computing Conference, Atlanta, GA.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Evidence-based practices + Response to Intervention = Technology-based solutions. Illinois Infinitec Coalition, Bloomington, IL.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Full engagement: Universally designed technology solutions. Presented to the Derby Public Schools and Special Education Cooperative, Derby, KS.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Inspired Learning: Understanding the impact of Inspiration/Kidspiration on students with exceptionalities, Paper presented at the Technology, Reading, and Learning Diversity Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Inspiring graphic organizers. Presented to the Pratt County Special Education Cooperative, Pratt, KS.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Low & Mid tech tool solutions. Presented to the Garden City Public Schools, Garden City, KS.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Moving from the elementary to the middle/junior high school: Transition tips and other strategies. Presentation at the Down syndrome Congress Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Putting it all together: The AT assessment process. Presented to the Newton Public Schools and Special Education Cooperative, Newton, KS.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Response to Intervention + Technology = Effective Interventions, Paper presented at Closing Gap Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Response to Intervention + Technology = Evidence-based Solutions. Presented to the Three Lakes Special Education Cooperative, Lyndon, KS.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Technology across the spectrum: Considerations for the students with Autism. Presented to the Liberal Public Schools and Special Education Cooperative, Liberal, KS.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Technology adaptations for the general education classroom. Presented to the Geary County Special Education Cooperative, Junction City, KS.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Technology adaptations for the student with learning disabilities. Presented to the Topeka Public Schools, Topeka, KS.
• Smith, S.J. (2007). Technology and teacher education: Issues relevant to future preparation. Part of a Panel for the Teacher Education Division Showcase at the Council for Exceptional Children's Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Technology solutions for the functional curriculum: Offering meaningful access. Presented to the Newton Public Schools and Special Education Cooperative, Newton, KS.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Technology solutions for the left behind reader: Literacy & the 7-12 learner. Region One Special Education Staff, Overland Park, KS.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Technology solutions for the left behind reader: Literacy & the K-6 learner. Presented to the Southwest Kansas Special Education Cooperative, Dodge City, KS.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Technology solutions for the left behind reader: Literacy & the K-6 learner. Presented to the Atchison Public Schools, Atchison, KS.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Technology-based solutions for students on the Autism Spectrum Disorder. Presented to the Greenbush Regional Education Service Center, Greenbush, KS.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Technology-based solutions for the general education content. Presentation for the Eudora Public Schools Staff, Eudora, KS.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Technology-rich Case Studies + Teacher Education = Highly Qualified/Effective Teachers, Paper presented at the Teacher Education Division of Council for Exceptional Children Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, WI.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). The impact of writing solutions on students with disabilities: A technology pilot study. Paper presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). What every teacher needs to know about special education technology. Presented to the Kansas State Department of Education's Professional Learning Groups, Topeka, KS.
• Smith, S. J. (2007). Writing made easy: SOLO, Word processing and computer-based applications. Presented to Turner Public Schools Special Education Teachers, Kansas City, KS.

Websites

• Advanced Learning Technologies, (ALTEC). http://www.altec.org
  ALTEC, the Advanced Learning Technologies in Education, creates resources, supports collaboration and resource sharing, and fosters alliances that help educators discover and use the possibilities of the Internet for both their students and for themselves.
• The Center for Research on Learning, The University of Kansas. http://www.kucrl.org
  The Center for Research on Learning is an internationally recognized research and development organization noted for studying problems in education and working to place solutions that make a difference into the hands of educators, learners, employers, and policy makers.
• e-Learning Design Lab, The University of Kansas. http://elearndesign.org
  The mission of the e-Learning Design Lab (e-DL) is to explore new uses of educational technology to enhance learning environments that meet the educational and professional development needs of society.
• Interactive Collaborative Autism Network, University of Kansas. http://www.autismnetwork.org/
  The ICAN site is for anyone who lives with, teaches, or otherwise supports children and youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including parents, teachers, and individuals with ASD.
• Special Connections, The University of Kansas. http://www.specialconnections.ku.edu/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/specconn/index.php.
  The Special Connections site connects teachers to strategies that help students with special needs be successful across the general education curriculum. Teacher tools for implementing best practices, case study materials, resources, and online collaboration are provided in modules focusing on instruction, assessment, behavior plans and collaboration.

Current Grants/Projects

• Smith, S., & Miller, J. (2007-2008) Animated Visual Supports for Social Skills (AViSSS). Steppingstones of technology innovation for students with disabilities, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. $400,000.
  For this OSEP Steppingstones Technology Development project, investigators will apply virtual reality (VR) technology in the form of photo-realistic, animated computer simulations to augment social skills interventions for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The project's workscope involves collaboration with a panel of ASD experts in writing and validating 10 social narrative "scenarios," which are then imported into programmed finite machine state (FMS) packages. FMS packages allow end-users to select a social predicament, witness it unfolding, and interact with it. Upon completion of the scenarios, the investigators will beta test the prototype using expert-appraisal procedures with the intent of rapid-prototyping for eventual marketing and dissemination during an eventual Phase II Steppingstones follow-up grant.
• Smith, S.J., & Childs, P. (2005- 2008). Kansas Infinitec Coalition. Kansas State Department of Education, $750,000.
• Smith, S. J. (2007-2012). Personnel preparation to improve services and results for children with disabilities - Focus Area B: Training personnel to serve school age children with low-incidence disabilities: A Masters Training Program with an emphasis in assistive/instructional technology. US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. $1,000,000.
  This Master's training grant will fully endorse at least 36 teachers in the State of Kansas Functional Area endorsement (students with low incidence disabilities) who also will develop expertise in assistive and instructional technology (A/IT) and be prepared to provide classroom support. Skills developed will allow teachers to: (a) Conduct research that results in the identification and validation of A/IT in the lives of students with LID in special and general education classrooms; (b) Implement evidence-based practices that address the instructional, behavioral, and social/emotional needs of students with disabilities, especially in the use of A/IT to promote meaningful access to the general education curriculum; (c) Develop partnerships and sustainable relationships with software/hardware manufacturers through the design, development, and implementation of classroom-based Action Research to better understand what constitutes effective technology application and what is necessary for successful implementation; (d) Promote change to facilitate the adoption and sustained use of research-based A/IT pedagogy in classrooms; and (e) Model for other teachers, parents, and related educational personnel to support use and effective integration of A/IT interventions to enhance the lives of students with LID.
• Meyen, E.L., Poggio, J.P., Aust, R.J., & Smith, S.J. (2004-2008). Advanced Technologies for Teachers in Using Assessment Data to Improve Student Achievement. U.S. Department of Education Fund for Improvement of Post Secondary Education (FIPSE). CFDA 84.116A - P116A041156. $647,816.
  In this project, policy makers, test developers, and researchers are validating the knowledge and skills teachers need to effectively implement emerging testing policies through instructional planning. The project will produce modules to teach the analysis and interpretation of test data and create application tools to enhance data-based instructional planning targeted to enhancing achievement. Staff members are partnering with teacher education programs, but the instructional modules will be disseminated nationally.
• Hall, T., Harvey, B., & Smith, S. J. (2006-2008). Science Writer: An extensive evaluation model to measure outcomes and enhance integration. Steppingstones of technology innovation for students with disabilities, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. $400,000.
  This is a project that involves a web-based application that focuses on the science curriculum as well as the writing process. Developed by collaborators at the Center for Applied Special Technologies (CAST), this project is a Phase II award and will concentrate research in the states of Kansas and Massachusetts and involve a training summit during the second year of the project in Massachusetts.
• Smith, S.J., & Meyen, E.L. (2003-2008). Leadership in Online Learning: Preparing Leaders for Innovative Solutions in Current and Future Personnel Preparation. U.S. Department of Education-Office of Special Education Programs. $800,000.
  The KLPO project addresses the numerical and representative shortcomings of current personnel preparation programs by promoting on-line instruction. The program prepares doctoral students for conducting research for personnel preparation, developing online pre-service or professional development products, promoting system change to promote on-line instruction, preparing teachers and administrators, and providing leadership in the enhancement of on-line instruction for students with disabilities.