Amber E. McConnell2804 Frost Lane • Norman, OK • 73071CELL (918) 607-3065 • E-MAIL ambermcc@ou.edu EducationPh.D., 2012 Educational Psychology, University of Oklahoma - Norman,

OKDissertation Title: The Relationship Among Academics, GPA, and the Transition Assessment and Goal Generator (TAGG) in Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities

M.S. Ed., 2007 Collegiate Scholarship and Services, Northeastern State University - Tahlequah, OKThesis Title: Education Professionals’ Knowledge of Transfer of Rights for Students with Disabilities from the Secondary to Postsecondary SettingUniversity of Tulsa - Tulsa, OKMaster-level coursework in Psychology, 2003-2005

B.S. Ed., 2001 Special Education, Northeastern State University - Tahlequah, OKUniversity of Central Oklahoma - Edmond, OklahomaUndergraduate coursework in Special Education, 2000Oklahoma State University - Stillwater, OklahomaUndergraduate coursework in Speech Pathology, 1998-2000

Expertise Transition Education Assessment DevelopmentOnline Course DevelopmentGrant Proposal WritingInstructional Strategies Employability Skills

Professional Experience 7/2010-Present Assistant Director of Learning Enrichment and Research

Associate, Zarrow Center for Learning Enrichment - The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Directed research and development teams for the Transition Assessment and Goal Generator (TAGG) and the Transition Assessment and Goal Generator – Alternate (TAGG-A)

Coordinated logistical support, material distribution, and data collection for multimillion dollar grant projects

Developed annual reports for IES grants

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Secured and maintained participation in research projects of cooperating professionals, families, and students

Conducted research observations Analyzed reliability and validity of assessment dataWrote and published project reports and manuscriptsMarketed TAGG to consumersWrote multiple national grant proposalsCreated transition materials and assessmentsConducted professional development trainingsSupervised Zarrow Center graduate student staffTaught undergraduate and graduate coursesServed on master and doctoral committees

8/2008-7/2010 Graduate Sooner Scholar, Zarrow Center for Learning Enrichment, The University of Oklahoma - Norman, OKConducted research-based studiesParticipated in federal grant activitiesPresented research at international, national, state, and regional

conferencesOrganized and conducted follow-up activities for Oklahoma

Transition Institute

8/2007-5/2008 Special Education Teacher, Oologah-Talala Public Schools - Oologah, OK Taught Secondary EnglishTaught Algebra IDeveloped IEPsDeveloped Transition plansConducted IEP meetingsContinued professional development

1/2002-5/2007 Special Education Teacher, Glenpool Public Schools - Glenpool, OK Team LeaderProfessional Development Committee MemberTaught Secondary EnglishTaught Algebra IDeveloped IEPsDeveloped Transition plansConducted IEP meetings

Teaching CertificationsOklahoma (2001- present) Mild-Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K to Grade 12)

English (Grade 6-12)Highly Qualified Intermediate Mathematics (Pre-Algebra, Algebra

I, Algebra II, and Geometry)

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Publications

McConnell, A. E., Martin, J. E., Cameto, R., & Sanford, C. (2018). Skills associated with employment, further education, and independent living for individuals with significant cognitive disabilities. Manuscript in preparation.

McConnell, A. E., Martin, J. E., & Herron, J. P. (2018). Measures of non-academic skills associated with post-school employment and education across disability categories. Manuscript in preparation.

Suk, A. L., Martin, J. E., McConnell, A. E., & Biles, T. L. (2018). States decrease the age when secondary transition planning must begin. Manuscript in preparation.

Choiseul-Praslin, B. & McConnell A. E. (2018) Increasing work skills for students with significant disabilities: A six-step model for transition worksite programs. Manuscript submitted for publication.

McConnell, A. E., Osmani, K. J., Williams-Diehm, K. L., & Pulos, J. M. (2018). iJobs summer work experience: A pilot transition program to enhance job-readiness skills using evidence-based practices. Inclusion, 6, 208-223. doi:10.1352/2326-6988-6.3.208

Lingo, M. E., Williams-Diehm, K. L., Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. E. (2018). Teaching transition self-determination skills using the ME! bell ringers. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 41, 185-189. doi:10.1177/2165143417753582

Burnes, J. J., Martin, J. E., Terry, R., McConnell, A. E., & Hennessey, M. N. (2018). Predicting postsecondary education and employment outcomes using results from the transition assessment and goal generator. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 41, 111-121. doi:10.1177/2165143417705353.

Hennessey, M. N., Terry, R., Martin, J. E., McConnell, A., & Willis, D. (2018). Factor structure and basic psychometric properties of the transition assessment and goal generator. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 41, 99-110. doi:10.1177/2165143417691021

McConnell, A. E., Martin, J. E., Herron, J. P., & Hennessey, M. N. (2017). The influence of gender and non-academic skills associated with post-school employment and education. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 40, 165-174. doi:10.1177/2165143416629629.

McConnell, A. E., Martin, J. E., & Hennessey, M. N. (2015). College and career indicators for youth with disabilities in relation to gpa and percent of time in general education. Remedial and Special Education, 36, 327-336. doi:10.1177/0741932515583497

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Bartholomew, A., Papay, C., McConnell, A. E., & Cease-Cook, J. (2015). Embedding secondary transition in the common core state standards. Teaching Exceptional Children, 47, 329-335. doi:10.1177/0040059915580034.

McConnell, A. E., Little, K. S., & Martin, J. E. (2014). Transition planning and writing instruction: The effects of a brief intervention. British Journal of Special Education, 42, 87-111. doi:10.1111/1467-8578.12071.

McConnell, A. E., Martin, J. E., Hennessey, M. N., Terry, R. & Willis, D. M. (2014). Student behaviors associated with post-school employment and education. DCDT fact sheet.

McConnell, A. E., Martin, J. E., Juan, C. Y., Hennessey, M. N., Terry, R., Kazimi, N., Pannells, T., & Willis, D. (2013). Identifying non-academic behaviors associated with post-school employment and education. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 36, 174-187. doi:10.1177/2165143412468147

BooksOklahoma State Department of Education. (2011). Oklahoma’s transition education handbook.

Retrieved from http://sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/SpecEd/pdf/Secondary_Transition/Handbook.pdf

Book ChaptersMcConnell, A. E., Williams-Diehm, K. L., Sinclair, T. E., & Suk, A. (2019). Transition

assessment and goal generator (TAGG): Useful tool to assess non-academic behaviors. In M. Yuen, W. Beamish, & V. S. Solbery (Eds.), Career development transitions for students with special educational needs. Switzerland: Springer Education & Language. (In preparation).

Williams-Diehm, K. L., McConnell, A. E., Lingo, M., & Choiseul-Praslin, B. (2019). Strategies to promote effective secondary special education and transition services into teacher preparation courses. In M. Yuen, W. Beamish, & V. S. Solbery (Eds.), Career development transitions for students with special educational needs. Switzerland: Springer Education & Language. (In preparation).

Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. E. (2017). Transition planning. In M. L. Wehmeyer & K. A. Shogren (Eds.), Handbook of research-based practices for educating students with intellectual disability (Chapter 10). New York: Routledge/Taylor & Francis.

Hennessey, M. N., McConnell, A. E., & Martin, J. E. (2014). Developing an educational assessment: Recruiting teacher participants.  In P. Brindle (Ed.), SAGE research methods cases. doi:10.4135/978144627305014535899.

Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional MaterialsMcConnell, A. E., & Deardorff, M. (2017). Tying the knot: Oklahoma academic college and

career readiness standards and research-identified transition skills. Norman, OK:

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University of Oklahoma Zarrow Center. https://ou.edu/content/dam/Education/zarrow/Tying%20the%20Knot%20Final.pdf

McConnell, A., & Martin, J. (2016). College and career readiness standards and research-identified transition skills. Commissioned by the Council of Chief State School Officers State Collaborative on Assessing Special Education Students, Washington, DC. https://instrc.indiana.edu/pdf/resources/CCR%20Anchor%20Standards%20and%20Transition%20-%20Final%2011032016-min.pdf

Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. E. (2016). Transition assessment and goal generator overview. Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Zarrow Center. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIkr6IQ78zo&feature=youtu.be

Martin, J. E., Hennessey, M, N., McConnell, A. E., Terry, R. A., & Willis, D. M., (2015). Transition assessment and goal generator. Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Zarrow Center. https://tagg.ou.edu/tagg/

Grant Funding and Management

Principle Investigator. Transition assessment and TAGG training module development.Funding Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Services, Project #A19-0085. September 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Amount Funded: $75,245

Project Developer. Pulos, J. M., McConnell, A. E., Osmani, K. J., & Schreffler, F. A. (2017). Advocating for change: The development and dissemination of a state special education legislative summit toolkit. Funding Source: Council for Exceptional Children [CEC], Division on Career Development and Transition [DCDT]. September 20, 2017 to September 30, 2018. Awarded to the Oklahoma-Division on Career Development and Transition (OK-DCDT) State Chapter. Amount Funded $3,000.

Principle Investigator. McConnell, A. E., & Martin, J. E. (2017). TAGG assessment training. Funding Source: State of Oklahoma, Department of Education, Project #A18-0069. August 24, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Amount Funded: $69,984

Principle Investigator. Martin, J. E., Hennessey, M. N., McConnell, A. E., Terry, R., Cameto, C., & Sanford, C. (2016). TAGG-A: Developing, validating, and disseminating a new secondary transition assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities taught to alternate achievement standards. Funding Source: Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Special Education Research, Award #R324A160160. July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2020. Amount Funded $1,599,940.

Co-PI. Williams-Diehm, K. L., Martin, J. E., McConnell, A. E., & Miller, C. (2015). Secondary transition ABA scholars: Preparing master’s level graduate to serve secondary students with low-incidence disabilities. Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Award #H325K150210. January 1, 2016 to December 30, 2020; Amount Funded $1,240,000.

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Co-PI. Martin, J. E., & Williams-Diehm, K. L. (2015). ABA transition scholars: Preparing doctoral students to become higher education professors with a focus in applied behavior analysis and secondary transition education. Funding Source: U. S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Award #H325D150083. January 1, 2016 to December 30, 2020. Amount Funded $2,400,000.

Project Coordinator. Martin, J. E., & Hennessey, M. N. (2010). Developing the transition success assessment. Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Special Education Research, Award #R324A100246. July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2015. Amount Funded $2,100,000.

Submitted, Grant Funding and Management

Principal Investigator. TAGG-MS: Development and validation of the TAGG for middle school students with disabilities who have postsecondary education and competitive employment goals. Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Special Education Research. July, 1, 2019 to June 30, 2023. Amount Proposed: $1,394,577.

Conference PlanningConference Organizer. 1st Annual Oklahoma Special Education Legislative Summit. February 7

& 8, 2017. Oklahoma State Capitol. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Conference Organizer. 2nd Annual Oklahoma Special Education Legislative Summit. March 27 & 28, 2018. Oklahoma State Capitol. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

University Teaching Courses TaughtEDSP 6003 Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Special Education Research

(Graduate course, Summer 2018)

EDSP 5093 Transition and Self-Determination (Graduate course, Distance Education Fall 2016 & 2017; Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013)

EDSP 4093 Transition and Self-Determination (Undergraduate course, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013)

EDSP 5940 Theories of Exceptional Children(Graduate course taught in Germany, Fall 2015)

Co-Instructor EDSP 4112 Special Education Advanced Practicum

(Undergraduate and graduate course, Spring 2011)

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EDSP 4072 Introductory Practicum in Special Education(Undergraduate course, Spring 2011)

EDSP 4093 Transition and Self-Determination (Undergraduate course, Fall 2010, Fall 2009)

EDSP 5093 Transition and Self-Determination (Graduate course, Fall 2010, Fall 2009)

Guest LecturerEDSP 5413 Education of Exceptional Children

(Graduate course, Summer 2016)

EDSP 3054 Understanding and Accommodating Students with Exceptionalities (Undergraduate course, Fall 2014, Spring 2009)

EDSP 5093 Self-Determination and Transition (Graduate course, Fall 2012)

EDSP 4093 Self-Determination and Transition (Undergraduate course, Fall 2012)

EDSP 4013 Fundamental Academic Instructional Strategies (Undergraduate course, Spring 2012)

Conference PresentationsInvited WebinarsMartin, J. E., & McConnell, A. E. Using transition assessment results to write indicator 13

compliant transition plans. December 10, 2015. CEC National Professional Development Webinar.

Invited Key-NoteMcConnell, A. E., & Martin, J. E. Teaching students to become actively involved in their IEP

meeting and transition planning process. April 10, 2018. Engage Alabama Transition Conference. Birmingham, AL.

Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. E. Using transition assessment to write compliant transition IEPs. Nebraska Transition Conference, October 27, 2015. Kearney, NE.

National ConferencesMcConnell, A. E., & Pulos, J. M. How to identify and teach nonacademic transition sills using

evidence-based materials. Council for Exceptional Children. February 2, 2018. Tampa, FL.

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Wehmeyer, M. L., Thompson, J. R., McConnell, A. E., Kurth, J. Root, JR., & Grigal, M. Improving research-based practices for educating students with intellectual disability. Division on Autism & Developmental Disabilities. January 28, 2018. Clearwater Beach, FL.

McConnell, A. E., Osmani, K., & Fearing, J. Finding and using your voice: Advocating at your state capitol. Division on Career Development and Transition. October 14, 2017. Milwaukee, WI.

Martin, J. E., McConnell, A. E., & Sinclair, T. Using the TAGG and Zarrow Center lesson packages to assess and teach critical non-academic skills. Division on Career Development and Transition. October 14, 2017. Milwaukee, WI.

Hirano, K., Poppen, M., Lombardi, A., McConnell, A. E., & Ju, S. Developing a research agenda: Strategies for early career scholars. Division on Career Development and Transition. October 13, 2017. Milwaukee, WI.

McConnell, A. E., & Martin, J. E. Skills students with significant cognitive disabilities need: Developing a new transition assessment. Division on Career Development and Transition. October 12, 2017. Milwaukee, WI.

McConnell, A. E., & Martin. J. E. Assessing and teaching nonacademic skills needed for employment and postsecondary education. Council for Exceptional Children. April 21, 2017. Boston, MA.

Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. E. The TAGG project: Developing and validating the results of a new secondary transition assessment. IES Principal Investigators Meeting. December 15, 2016. Washington, D.C.

McConnell, A. E., & Martin, J. E. Developing a new transition assessment: Seeking input to develop student version. TASH. December 2, 2016. St. Louis, MO.

Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. E. Assessing and teaching nonacademic skills needed for employment and postsecondary education. Division on Career Development and Transition. October 20, 2016. Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Williams-Diehm, K., & McConnell, A. E. Transition and ABA scholars. OSEP Project Director’s Meeting. August 2, 2016. Washington, D.C.

McConnell, A. E. Zarrow Center resources, applied behavior analysis, and transition doctoral programs. National Capacity Building Institute. May 4, 2016. Charlotte, NC.

Annarino, P., McConnell, A. E., & Reynolds, M. Seeking external funding. Deaf and Hard of Hearing State Capacity Building Institute. February 9, 2016. Atlanta, GA.

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Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. E. TAGG: A new online assessment. Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities. January 22, 2016. Waikiki Beach, HI.

Martin, J. E., McConnell, A. E., & Burnes, J. J. A new transition assessment: Transition assessment and goal generator. Council for Exceptional Children. April 10, 2015. San Diego, CA.

Martin, J. E., Burnes, J. J., & McConnell, A. E. Prioritizing non-academic skills associated with post-school employment and education. Council for Exceptional Children. April 9, 2015. San Diego, CA.

Martin, J. E., McConnell, A. E., & Burnes, J. J. Transition assessment and IEP goals for students with significant & multiple disabilities. Division on Career Development and Transition. November 8, 2014. Cleveland, OH.

Martin, J. E., McConnell, A. E., & Burnes, J. J. Transition assessment and goal generator. Division on Career Development and Transition. November 6, 2014. Cleveland, OH.

Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. The transition assessment and goal generator (TAGG). NSTTAC State Planning Institute. May 14, 2014. Charlotte, NC.

Martin, J. E., Hennessey, M., McConnell, A., & Burnes, J. A new on-line transition assessment: The transition assessment and goal generator (TAGG). Council for Exceptional Children. April 10, 2014. Philadelphia, PA.

Martin, J. E., Hennessey, M., McConnell, A., Terry, R., & Martin, J. D. A new on-line transition assessment: The transition assessment and goal generator (TAGG). Division on Career Development and Transition. November 16, 2013. Williamsburg, VA.

McConnell, A. E., Martin, J. E., & Hennessey, M. N. College and career success indicators in relation to gpa and percent of time in general education. American Educational Research Association. April 30, 2013. San Francisco, CA.

Martin, J. E., Hennessey, M., & McConnell, A. A new on-line transition assessment: The transition assessment and goal generator (TAGG). Council for Exceptional Children. April 4, 2013. San Antonio, TX.

Martin, J. E., Terry, R., & McConnell, A. A new on-line transition assessment: The transition assessment and goal generator (TAGG). Division on Career Development and Transition. October 25, 2012. Denver, CO.

McConnell, A. E. Indicators of college and career success and the transition assessment and goal generator (TAGG). CCSSO’s ASES Spring Meeting. May 22-24, 2012. Washington, DC.

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Martin, J. E., McConnell, A., & Kazimi, N. Identification of transition success behaviors. Council for Exceptional Children. April 12, 2012. Denver, CO.

Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. A three-part transition assessment framework to enable students to build their postsecondary and annual transition goals. Division on Career Development and Transition. October 15, 2011. Kansas City, MO.

Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. National profile of state mandated age requirements for transition planning. Division on Career Development and Transition. October 14, 2011. Kansas City, MO.

Martin, J. E., Hennessey, M. N., McConnell, A., & Kazimi, N. Identification of transition success behaviors. Division on Career Development and Transition. October 14, 2011. Kansas City, MO.

Martin, J. E., Cantley, P., Little, K., McConnell, A., & Dempsey, M. IEP team member’s perception of disability awareness and self-advocacy. Council for Exceptional Children. April 23, 2010. Nashville, TN.

McConnell, A. A three-part transition assessment process: Enabling students to build their own postsecondary and annual transition goals. Division on Career Development and Transition. October 29, 2009. Savannah, GA.

State ConferencesMcConnell, A. E., & Deardorff, M. Tying the knot: Marrying English language arts and

transition skills. Oklahoma Transition Council. October 3, 2017. Norman, OK.

McConnell, A. E., Deardorff, M. & Chesnut, L. Writing transition plans in EdPlan preconference. Oklahoma Transition Council. October 3, 2017. Norman, OK.

Martin, J. E., McConnell, A. E., & Deardorff, M. Transition assessments pre-conference. Oklahoma Transition Council. October 3, 2017. Norman, OK.

Martin, J. E., McConnell, A. E., & Suk, A. TAGG: A new on-line assessment. Metrocare IDD Conference. November 4, 2016. Richardson, TX.

McConnell, A. E., & Martin, J. E. ADA vs. IDEA: What we need to teach students with disabilities to expect at a university. Oklahoma Transition Institute. October 5, 2016. Norman, OK.

Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. E. How to teach and assess critical self-determination skills. Oklahoma Transition Institute. October 5, 2016. Norman, OK.

Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. E. TAGG: A new online transition assessment. Texas State Transition Conference. February 18, 2016. Dallas, TX.

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McConnell A. E. Transition assessment for students with mild to moderate disabilities. Oklahoma Transition Institute. October 12, 2015. Norman, OK.

Otto, C., & McConnell. A. E. Employability skills and working with individuals with disabilities. Oklahoma Transition Institute. October 13, 2015. Norman, OK.

McConnell, A. E. Including employability skills in curriculum. Oklahoma Career Technology Student Services Summer Conference. August 4, 2015. Oklahoma City, OK.

Martin, J. E., McConnell, A. E., & Burnes, J. J. Transition assessment and goal generator. Oklahoma Transition Institute. October 29, 2014. Norman, OK.

Martin, J. E., McConnell, A.E., & Nash, C. Student involvement in IEP meetings and transition planning. Oklahoma Transition Institute. October 28, 2014. Norman, OK.

McConnell, A. E., & Martin, J. E. Oklahoma transition pages of the IEP. Oklahoma Transition Institute. October 27, 2014. Norman, OK.

Martin, J. E., & McConnell A. E. Using the ME! lesson package to teach disability awareness and self-advocacy. 11th Annual Nebraska Department of Education Transition Conference. October 14, 2014. Kearny, NE.

McConnell A. E. Using transition assessment results to write postsecondary and annual transition goals. 11th Annual Nebraska Department of Education Transition Conference. October 14, 2014. Kearny NE.

McConnell, A. E., & Stickney, M. OKDCDT fast facts for transition and self-determination. Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Vision 20/20. July 17, 2014. Oklahoma City, OK.

McConnell, A. E., & Spence, T. Oklahoma transition pages of the IEP. Oklahoma Transition

Institute. November 5, 2013. Norman, OK.

Stickney, M., McConnell, A. E., & Carter, B. OKDCDT fast facts. Oklahoma Transition Institute. November 5, 2013. Norman, OK.

Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. E. A new on-line transition assessment: The transition assessment and goal generator (TAGG). Oklahoma Transition Institute. November 4, 2013. Norman, OK.

McConnell, A. E., & Stickney, M. Self-advocacy and self-determination skills for student athletes. Regional National Association of Academic Advisors for Student Athletes. October, 2013. Oklahoma City, OK.

McConnell, A. E. Parent involvement in the transition process. Oklahoma Native American Disability Conference. November 16, 2012. Norman, OK.

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Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. E. A new on-line transition assessment: The transition assessment and goal generator (TAGG). Oklahoma Transition Institute. November 9, 2012. Norman, OK.

McConnell, A. E. Oklahoma transition pages of the IEP. Oklahoma Transition Institute. November 7, 2012. Norman, OK.

Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. E., How to implement college and career readiness concepts of

the common core curriculum for students with IEPs. Vision 2020 Summer Conference. June 15, 2012. Oklahoma City, OK.

McConnell, A. Integrating transition into core curriculum. Oklahoma Transition Institute. November 13, 2011. Oklahoma City, OK.

Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. Self-determination assessments and supported employment. Association for Persons in Supported Employment Conference. October 12, 2011. Oklahoma City, OK.

Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. Transition 101. State Superintendent’s Special Education Conference. December 2, 2010. Oklahoma City, OK.

Cantley, P., McConnell, A., & Little, K. Tools for developing self-determined students. Oklahoma Transition Institute. September 15, 2010. Norman, OK.

Martin, J. E., McConnell, A., & Cantley, P. Self-advocacy for students with disabilities. Oklahoma Pathways to Adulthood. May 13, 2010. Norman, OK.

McConnell, A. Team leader booster. Oklahoma Transition Institute. September 9, 2009. Oklahoma City, OK.

McConnell, A. Self-advocacy and self-determination skills for transition aged youth. Moore Transition Conference. July 30, 2009. Moore, OK.

McConnell, A. Self-determination strategies for working with parents. 2008 Oklahoma Federation of Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference. February 2, 2009. Midwest City, OK.

Workshop Training Presentations2018McConnell, A. E., Lingo, M., Pulos, J. M. Transition assessment, writing transition goals, and

EdPlan. Workshop conducted for the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), March 2, 2018. Oklahoma City, OK.

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McConnell, A. E. Transition assessment, writing transition goals, and EdPlan. Workshop conducted for the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), March 2, 2018. Tulsa, OK.

McConnell, A. E., Sinclair, T. E., Autry-Schreffler, F. A., & Pulos, J. M. Transition assessment, writing transition goals, and EdPlan. Workshop conducted for the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), February 16, 2018. Norman, OK.

McConnell, A. E., Deardroff, M. & Lingo, M. Transition assessment, writing transition goals, and EdPlan. Workshop conducted for the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), February 2, 2018. Stillwater, OK.

2017Martin, J. E., McConnell A. E., Deardroff, M., & Suk, A. Transition assessment, writing

transition goals, and EdPlan. Workshop conducted for the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), March 24, 2017. Sapulpa, OK.

Martin, J. E., McConnell A. E., Deardroff, M., & Suk, A. Transition assessment, writing transition goals, and EdPlan. Workshop conducted for the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), February 27, 2017. Lawton, OK.

Martin, J. E., McConnell A. E., & Deardroff, M. Transition assessment, writing transition goals, and EdPlan. Workshop conducted for the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), January 27, 2017. Mid-Del, OK.

2016McConnell, A. E. Employability skills for the classroom. Pontotoc Technology Center, August 5,

2016. Ada, OK.

McConnell, A. E. Transition resources for individuals with disabilities. Oklahoma Career Technology Student Services Endorsement, March 31, 2016. Owasso, OK.

McConnell, A. E. College and career tips. Edmond High School Professional Internship Class, January 7, 2016. Edmond, OK.

2015McConnell, A. E. College tips for students with disabilities. Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy

Transition Fair, December 15, 2015. Oklahoma webinar.

2014Martin, J. E., McConnell, A. E. & Burnes, J. J. Transition from a hospital setting back to school

setting. Bethany Children’s Hospital, September 12, 2014. Bethany, OK.

McConnell, A. E., & Dewey, I. Getting involved in your IEP. Youth Leadership Forum, June 14, 2014. Mid-Del, OK.

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McConnell, A. E. Completing transition pages of the Oklahoma IEP. Mid-Del Special Education Professional Development, January 13, 2014. Mid-Del, OK.

McConnell, A. E. Completing transition pages of the Oklahoma IEP. Pontotoc Transition Team, January 6, 2014. Ada, OK.

2013McConnell, A., Oklahoma transition institute facilitator training. 8th Annual Oklahoma

Transition Institute, October 30, 2013. Norman, OK.

2012Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. E. Transition education training. U.S. Virgin Islands Summer

Conference, August 13-17, 2012. St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.

McConnell, A. E. Parent involvement in the transition process. Moore Transition Parent Night, October 2, 2012. Moore, OK.

McConnell, A. Oklahoma transition institute facilitator training. 7th Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute, November 6, 2012. Norman, OK.

2011McConnell, A. E. Why transition education is important? Moore Transition Parent Night,

September 19, 2011. Moore, OK.

McConnell, A. Oklahoma transition institute facilitator training. 6th Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute, November 1, 2011. Oklahoma City, OK.

2010Dempsey, M., Little, K., & McConnell, A. Oklahoma transition institute facilitator training. 5th

Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute, September 14, 2010. Norman, OK.

Martin, J. E., Sylvester, L., & McConnell, A. Transition assessment for students with severe and multiple disabilities. Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, March 11, 2010. Woodward, OK.

Martin, J. E., Sylvester, L., & McConnell, A. Transition assessment for students with severe and multiple disabilities. Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, March 4, 2010. Atoka, OK.

McConnell, A., & Little, K. Student involvement in the IEP process. Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, February 18, 2010. Ponca City, OK.

Martin, J. E., Sylvester, L., & McConnell. Transition assessment for students with severe and multiple disabilities. Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, February 11, 2010. Oklahoma City, OK.

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Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. Three-part transition assessment, transition pages of the Oklahoma IEP, & how can I teach transition and required skills? Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, January 21, 2010. Tulsa, OK.

Martin, J. E., Sylvester, L., & McConnell, A. Transition assessment for students with severe and multiple disabilities. Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, January 14, 2010. Bartlesville, OK.

McConnell, A., & Little, K. Inclusion and transition activities. Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, January 13, 2010. Afton, OK.

2009McConnell, A. Transition 101, transition assessment. Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional

Meeting, December 9, 2009. Fort Cobb, OK.

McConnell A., & Eccard, A. Three-part transition assessment, transition pages of the Oklahoma IEP, & how can I teach transition and required skills? Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, November 5, 2009. Enid, OK.

Martin, J. E., McConnell A., & King, K. Three-part transition assessment, transition pages of the Oklahoma IEP, & how can I teach transition and required skills? Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, October 22, 2009. Poteau, OK.

Martin, J. E., & McConnell, A. Student involvement in the IEP process. Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, October 15, 2009. Shawnee, OK.

McConnell, A. Transition 101 and indicator 13. Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, August 27, 2009. Durant, OK.

McConnell, A. Completing transition pages of the Oklahoma IEP. Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, April 4, 2009. Oklahoma City, OK.

McConnell, A. How can I teach transition and required skills? Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, February 26, 2009. McAlester, OK.

McConnell, A. How can I teach transition and required skills? Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, February 5, 2009. Tulsa, OK.

McConnell, A. Transition 101, transition assessment, and indicator 13. Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, January 22, 2009. Drumright, OK.

McConnell, A. Transition 101, transition assessment, and indicator 13. Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, January 4, 2009. Afton, OK.

2008

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McConnell, A., & Mays, B. Transition 101 and indicator 13. Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, December 4, 2008. Atoka, OK.

McConnell, A., & Mays, B. Completing transition pages of the Oklahoma IEP. Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, November 3, 2008. El Reno, OK.

McConnell, A., & Mays, B. Exploring transition assessments, writing post-secondary goals, & completing transition pages of the Oklahoma IEP. Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, October 29, 2008. Roland, OK.

Martin, J., & McConnell, A. Completing transition pages of the Oklahoma IEP. Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, October 15, 2008. Norman, OK.

Martin, J., & McConnell, A. Completing transition pages of the Oklahoma IEP. Oklahoma Transition Institute Regional Meeting, September 26, 2008. Duncan, OK.

Professional Organization Membership and Service 2018 - Present Interprofessional Educators and Practitioners Association (IEPA)

Member

2016 - Present Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT)Publications Chair

2015 - Present Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals (CDTEI)Editorial Board Member

2014 - Present Deaf and Hard of Hearing Transition CoalitionMember

2011 - Present Oklahoma Division on Career Development and TransitionPresident 2015-2016President-Elect 2014-2015Vice President 2013-2014

2008 - Present Council for Exceptional Children Division on Career Development and Transition

Publication Committee MemberResearch Committee Member

2008 - Present Oklahoma Transition Council Member

Professional Service 2018 Guest Reviewer

Inclusion

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2017-Present Conference Proposal ReviewerNational Division on Career Development and Transition Conference

2016-Present Editorial BoardCareer Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals

2016 Guest ReviewerRemedial and Special Education

2009 – 2014, 2016 FacilitatorSecondary Transition State Planning Institute - Charlotte, NC

2009 - 2014 Guest Facilitator Youth Leadership Forum, Getting Involved in Your IEP - Chickasha, OK

2012 - Present Dream Institute Advisory Board

2010 - 2014 Strategic Instruction Modeling (SIM) Professional DeveloperPre-service Professional Developer - Lawrence, Kansas

2012 Guest FacilitatorYouth Leadership Forum, Self-Advocacy in the Postsecondary Setting - Chickasha, OK

2008 - 2015 FacilitatorAnnual Oklahoma Transition Institute - Norman, OK

2009 Team MemberSecondary Transition State Planning Institute - Charlotte, NC

2009 Professional ConsultantJay Public Schools - Jay, OK

2009 Professional ConsultantBethany Public Schools - Bethany, OK

Awards and Recognitions2017 Educator of the Year, Oklahoma DCDT

2012 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, The University of Oklahoma

2011 Will Rogers Scholarship Recipient, The University of Oklahoma

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2009 Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society, The University of OklahomaGolden Key International Honour Society, The University of Oklahoma

2008 Sooner Scholar Recipient: Preparing Doctoral Students Who Are CLD for Higher Education with an Emphasis on Transition, Self-Determination, and Applied Research, The University of Oklahoma

2007 Academic Achievement Award: One student is selected in each graduate degree-granting discipline, Northeastern State University

2001 Graduated Cum Laude, Northeastern State University