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Misty Sailors, PhDThe University of Texas at San Antonio

Department of Interdisciplinary Learning & Teaching Work Phone: (210) 458-7288College of Education and Human Development Email: [email protected] University of Texas at San AntonioOne UTSA CircleSan Antonio, TX 78249

Education2003 Doctor of Philosophy, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas at Austin1998 Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas at Austin1989 Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, University of Texas at Austin

Academic Positions2013 - Present Professor, University of Texas at San Antonio2014 (April) Vising Scholar, Universidad de los Andes (Santiago, Chile)2007 - 20132003-20072002-20031998-2002

Associate Professor, University of Texas at San AntonioAssistant Professor, University of Texas at San AntonioAdjunct Lecturer, University of Texas at San AntonioAssistant Instructor, University of Texas at Austin

Academic Positions - P-121989 - 1998 Classroom teacher, Bastrop Independent School District

SCHOLARSHIP/RESEARCH/CREATIVE WORKS

Journal Article, Academic JournalHoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., & Aguirre, S. (2016). Thinking globally in literacy instruction:

Making a difference in the world. The Reading Teacher, 70(2), 143-148. Sailors, M., Dentith, A., & Sethusha, M. (in press). What does it mean to be a girl?: Teachers'

representations of gender in supplementary reading materials for South African schools. Paper to appear in Journal of Literacy Research.

Coryell, J., Sailors, M., Sehin, O., & Nelson, R. (2016). Capacity building at mid-programme: an international education development programme in Malawi. Development and Practice, 26, 272-284.

Orellana, P., & Sailors, M. (2016). Examining print environments in Chilean classrooms. Literacy Research and Instruction, 55, 163-181.

Shin, J., Sailors, M., McClung, N., Pearson, P. D., Hoffman, J., & Chilimanjira, M. (2015). The impact of first language reading and writing on learning English as a second language in an African context: the case of Malawi, Chichewa and English. Bilingual Research Journal, 38, 255-274.

Sailors, M., & Price, L. (2015). Support for Improvement of Practices through Intensive Coaching (SIPIC): A model of coaching for improving reading instruction and reading achievement, Teaching and Teacher Education, 45, 115-127.

Sailors, M., & Flores, M. (2014). The cost effectiveness of a complementary reading program and reading achievement. Journal of Education and Human Development, 3(4), 1-19.

Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Pearson, P. D., McClung, N., Shin, J., Phiri, L., & Saka, T. (2014). Supporting change in literacy instruction in Malawi. Reading Research Quarterly, 49, 2, 209-231.

Sailors, M., & Samati, M. (2014). Community mobilization: Supporting the implementation of a complementary reading program in Malawi. 63rd Yearbook of the Literacy Research Association, 158-171. Altamonte Springs, FL: Literacy Research Association.

Sailors, M., Hoffman, J.V., Wilson, T., Villarreal, L., Peterson, K., Chilora, H., Phiri, L., & Saka, T. (2013). Implementing a school-wide reading program in Malawi: A case study. In P.J. Dunston, S.K. Fullerton, C.C. Bates, K. Headley, & P.M. Stecker (Eds.), 62nd yearbook of the Literacy Research Association (pp. 220–232). Altamonte Springs, FL: Literacy Research Association.

Sailors, M. (2013). Making literacy a “pervasive part” of a second grade classroom. Pennsylvania Reads, 12, 7-15.

Sailors, M., Martinez, M., & Villarreal, L. (2013). Teacher authored supplementary reading materials in South Africa: A content and thematic analysis. Bookbird, 51, 35-56.

Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Kaambankadzanja, D., Chilora, H., Mapondera, A., & Betha, F. (2012). Complementary Reading Material Development: Accomplishments, Successes and Challenges of the Read Malawi Programme. Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies (Special Issue on Literacy), 26, 171-186.

Horan, D., Sailors, M., Martinez, M., Skerrett, A., & Makalela, L. (2011). The Golden Lady: The storied life of a multilingual teacher and author of supplemental reading materials in a marginalized South African language. International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, iFirst, 1-24.

Sailors, M., & Shanklin, N. L. (2010). Growing evidence to support coaching in literacy and mathematics. The Elementary School Journal, 111(1), 1-6.

Sailors, M., Makalela, L., & Hoffman, J. V. (2010). Opportunity Matters: The unintended successes of The Ithuba Writing Program. Voices from the Middle, 18, 8-16.

Sailors, M., & Price, L. (2010). Professional Development that supports the teaching of cognitive reading strategy instruction. Elementary School Journal, 110, 301-323.

Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Pearson, P. D., Beretvas, S. N., & Matthee, B. (2010). The Effects of First and Second Language Instruction in South African Rural Schools. Bilingual Research Journal, 33, 21-41.

Hoffman, J. V., Maloch, B., Sailors, M., Assaf, L., & Patterson, E. (2009). The Development of Community in Reading Teacher Preparation Programs. English in Texas.

Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., May, L. (2008). Reading Fluency: Neglected or Corrupted?. NRC, 293-303.

Sailors, M., & Hoffman, J. V. (2008). The ITHUBA Writing Project: Promoting Readership in South African Schools with Home Language Texts. The Literacy Professional, XVIII(3).

Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., & Matthee, B. (2007). South African Schools that Promote Literacy Learning with Students from Low-Income Communities. Reading Research Quarterly, 42, 364-387.

Sailors, M. (2006). The Effects of No Child Left Behind on Teacher Preparation: Literacy Perspective. Focus on Teacher Education, 6(3), 3-4 & 7-8.

Sailors, M., Keehn, S., Martinez, M., & Harmon, J. (2005). Early field experiences offered to

and valued by preservice teachers at Sites of Excellence in Reading Teacher Education programs. Teacher Education and Practice: Focus on Global Practices, 18.

Hoffman, J. V., Roller, C. M., Maloch, B., Sailors, M., Duffy, G. G., & Beretvas, S. N., The National Commission on Excellence in Elementary Teacher Preparation for Reading (2005). Teachers' Preparation to Teach Reading and Their Experiences and Practices in The First Three Years of Teaching. The Elementary School Journal, 105(3), 267-289.

Sailors, M., Worthy, M., Assaf, L., & Mast, M. (2005). The illusion of choice: Fourth graders' perceptions of Accelerated Reader. The California State Reader, 39(1), 26-37.

Sailors, M., Keehn, S., Martinez, M. G., Harmon, J. M., Hedrick, W., Fine, J., Eldridge, D. (2004). Features of early field experiences at sites of excellence in reading teacher education programs. National Reading Conference, 342-355.

Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., Duffy, G. G., & Beretvas, N. (2004). The Effective Elementary Classroom Literacy Environment: Examining the Validity of the TEX-IN3 Observation System. Journal of Literacy Research, 36(3), 289-320.

Sailors, M. (2004). The READ Educational Trust of South Africa. Thinking Classrooms, 5, 34-36.

Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., & Patterson, E. U. (2002). Decodable texts for beginning reading instruction: The year 2000 basals. Journal of Literacy Research, 34, 269-298.

Worthy, J., & Sailors, M. (2001). "That Book Isn't on My Level": Moving Beyond Text Difficulty in Personalizing Reading Choices. The New Advocate, 14, 229-239.

Harmon, J., Hedrick, W., Martinez, M., Perez, B., Keehn, S., Fine, J. C., Eldridge, D., Flint, A. S., Littleton, D. M., Bryant-Shanklin, M., Loven, R., Assaf, L., & Sailors, M. (2001). Features of Excellence of Reading Teacher Preparation Programs. National Reading Conference.

Book, Chapter in Scholarly BookSailors, M., Minton, S., & Villarreal, L. (2016). Literacy coaching and comprehension

instruction. To appear in S. Israel (Ed.). Handbook of Research on Comprehension Instruction. New York: Routledge.

Hoffman, J. V. & Sailors, M. (2015). Assessing literacy teaching: Using the text environment as a window to examine literacy practices. In R. Gabriel & R. Allington (Eds.), Evaluating Literacy Instruction: Principles and Promising Practices (116-134). New York: Routledge.

Sailors, M., Chilora, H., Kaambankadzanja, D., Mapondera, A., & Hoffman, J. V. (2014). Promoting reading achievement in Malawian primary schools: Collaboration matters. In C. Leung, J. Richards, C. Lassonde (Eds.), International Collaborations in Literacy Research and Practice (pp. 179-197). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.

Hoffman, J. V. & Sailors, M. (2013). Evaluation, Change and Program Improvement: The Role of the Literacy Specialist. The Administration and Supervision of Reading Programs (5th ed.). New York: Teachers College Press.

Sailors, M., Russell, K., Alexander, K., & Augustine, H. (2013). Professional learning and support from a literacy coach: A poem in two voices. In B. M. Taylor & N. K. Duke (Eds.), Handbook on Effective Literacy Instruction (pp. 555-571). New York: Guilford Press.

Sailors, M., Kumar, T., Blady, S., & Wilson, A. (2013). Print environments as "tools" for literacy teaching and literacy learning. In B. M. Taylor & N. K. Duke (Eds.), Handbook on

Effective Literacy Instruction (pp. 46-71). New York: Guilford Press.Hoffman, J. V., Wilson, M., Martinez, R., & Sailors, M. (2011). Content analysis in literacy

research: The past, present and future. In N. K. Duke & M. H. Mallette (Eds.), Literacy Research Methodologies (2nd Edition ed., pp. 28-49). New York: Guilford.

Sailors, M., & Hoffman, J. V. (2011). Establishing a Print-rich Classroom and School Environment. In R. M. Bean & A. S. Dagen (Eds.), Best Practices of Literacy Leaders in Schools (pp. 184-205). New York: Guilford Press.

Sailors, M. (2010). Literacy coaching: Why the need for evidence and why now?. In J. Cassidy, S. Garrettt and M. Sailors (Eds.), Literacy Coaching: Research & Practice (pp. 1-14). Corpus Christi, TX: Center for Educational Development, Evaluation and Research.

Sailors, M., & Flores, M. (2010). Observational Research. In R. Allington & A McGill-Franzen (Eds.), Handbook of Reading Disabilities Research (pp. 444-455). New York: Routledge.

Hoffman, J. V., Maloch, B., & Sailors, M. (2010). Researching the teaching of reading through direct observation: Tools, methodologies and guidelines for the future. In M. Kamil, P. D. Pearson, E. Moje, & P. Afflerbach (Eds.), Handbook of Reading Research (4th Edition ed., pp. 3-33). New York: Routledge.

Rubin, R., Sutterby, J., & Sailors, M. (2010). The easy, the difficult, and the almost impossible. In J. Cassidy, S. Garrett, & M. Sailors (Eds.), Literacy Coaching: Research & Practice. Corpus Christi, TX: Center for the Development of Educational Research.

Sailors, M., & Hoffman, J. V. (2010). The Text Environment and Learning to Read: Windows and Mirrors Shaping Literate Lives. In D. Wyse, R. Andrews, & J. Hoffman (Eds.), The International Handbook of English, Language and Literacy Teaching (pp. 294-304). New York: Routledge.

Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., Makalela, L., & Matthee, B. (2009). Language Policy and Literacy Instruction: The view from South Africa to South Texas. In J. V. Hoffman, Y. Goodman (Eds.), Changing Literacies for Changing Times (pp. 233-248). Newark: International Reading Association.

Hoffman, J. V., & Sailors, M. (2008). Evaluation and change: The role of the literacy specialist in guiding program improvement. In D. Strickland & S. Wepner (Eds.), The Administration and Supervision of Reading Programs (4th edition ed., pp. 231-254). New York: Teachers College Press.

Sailors, M. (2008). Improving Comprehension Instruction through Quality Professional Development. In S. E. Israel & G. G. Duffy (Eds.), Handbook of research on reading comprehension (pp. 645-658). Routledge Publishing.

Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., & Condon, M. (2008). The challenges of developing leveled texts in and for developing countries: The Ithuba Writing Project of South Africa. In F. Hiebert & M. Sailors (Eds.), Finding the Right Texts for Beginning and Struggling Readers. New York: Guilford Press.

Sailors, M. (2007). Arthur I. Gates (1890-1972): Pioneering Reading Research. In S.E. Israel & E. J. Monaghhan (Eds.), Early Reading Pioneers: Contributions to the Field of Reading. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.

Hoffman, J. V., & Sailors, M. (2007). Effective teaching and teacher preparation in reading: Lessons that matter. In B.J. Guzzetti (Eds.), Literacy for the new millenium: Childhood literacy (pp. 3-14). Westport, CT: Praeger.

Sailors, M., Hoffman, J.V., Pearson, P.D., Beretvas, N.S., & Matthee, B. (2007). Learning to read with READ: Testing the effectiveness of the “Learning for Living” project. In C.S.

Sunal & K. Mutua (Eds.), The enterprise of education (pp. 121–144). Charlotte, NC: Information Age.

Sailors, M. (2007). Supporting teachers through an intensive professional development model. In Cassidy, J. (Eds.), Supporting student success. Corpus Christi, TX: CEDER.

McGee, P., Sailors, M., & Fraga, L. (2006). Community through Constructive Learning. In A. Jafari & Kaufman, C. (Eds.), The Handbook of Research on ePortfolios. Hershey, PA: Idea Group, Inc.

Hoffman, J. V., Roser, N., & Sailors, M. (2004). Leveled Texts for Beginning Readers: Uncovering the Truths and Confronting the Falsehoods. In J. V. Hoffman and Schallert, D. L. (Eds.), Read This Room: The Role of Texts in Beginning Reading Instruction. Ann Arbor, MI: Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement.

Sailors, M. (2004). Politics, romance and teaching: Confessions of a reading teacher educator in Texas. In J. Lewis, K. S. Jongsma, & A. Berger (Eds.), Educators on the frontline: Advocacy strategies for your classroom, your school, and your profession. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.

Hoffman, J. V., & Sailors, M. (2004). Studying the literacy environment and literacy practices as the basis for critical reflection and change. In J. V. Hoffman and D. L. Schallert (Eds.), The Role of Texts in Beginning Reading Instruction (pp. 213-239). Ann Arbor, MI: Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement.

Hoffman, J. V., & Sailors, M. (2004). Those who can't teach can: Assessing the impact of No Child Left Behind on teacher education. In K. Goodman, P.Shannon, Y. Goodman, & R. Rapoport (Eds.), Save Our Schools. Berkeley, CA: RDR Books.

Seely-Flint, A., Leland, C., Hoffman, J. V., Patterson, E. U., Sailors, M., Assaf, L. C., & Mast, M. A. (2001). "I'm still figuring out how to do this teaching thing": A cross-site analysis of reading preparation programs on beginning teachers' instructional practices and decisions. In C. Roller (Eds.), Learning to Teach Reading: Setting the Research Agenda. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.

Book ReviewHoffman, J. V., Rogers, T., Sailors, M., & Tierney, R. (2011). Critical literacies, global

communication, and education: A focus on African contexts. Book Review. (vol. 46, pp. 394-403). Reading Research Quarterly.

Sailors, M., & Hoffman, J. V. (2004). Book review of Ravitch, D. The language police: How pressure groups restrict what students learn. (2nd ed., vol. 36, pp. 283-288). Journal of Literacy Research.

Editorship Journal: Co-editor of special issue of Elementary School Journal, 111(1). Journal: Editor, Journal of Literacy Research (vol. 49-51).

Journal Article, Academic Journal – Under reviewSailors, M., & Kaambankadzanja, D. (under review). Fostering reading development in early

grades through inquiry. Paper under review, Reading Teacher.Manning, L., Sailors, M., Davis, D., Martinez, M., Stortz, R., & Sellers, T. (under review).

Equalizing educational experiences: A critical look at teacher’s disposition and their stances toward social justice. Paper to be submitted to Journal of Transformative Education.

Sailors, M., & Manning, L. (under review). Liberatory Leaders, Pedagogies, and Classroom Text Environments. Book prospectus re-submitted to Teachers College Press.

Shin, J., Sailors, M., McClung, N., Hoffman, J. V., Pearson, P. D., Phiri, L., & Kaambankadzanja, D. (under review). Access to Local Books: The Effects of Read Malawi from a Human Rights Perspective. Paper to submitted to Reading Research Quarterly.

Journal Article, Academic Work – In PreparationSailors, M., Flores, M., Stortz, R., & Saka, T. (under review). The benefits of a motivational

reading program for young children in Malawi. Paper submitted to Journal of School Connections.

Sailors, M., Davis, D., Villarreal, A., Sellers, T., & Wilburn, M. (Writing results). Post-colonial, school-wide literacy reform efforts: The case of the Roadrunner Readers. Paper to be submitted to Reading Research Quarterly.

Sailors, M., & Ndimande, B. (Writing results). El mundo es posible: International field experiences with reading specialists. Paper to be submitted to The Reading Teacher.

Sailors, M, Orellana, P., Stortz, R., Sellers, T. (Writing results). Sponsorship in neighborhoods: Exploring Urban Print Environments across San Antonio, USA and Santiago, Chile. Paper to be submitted to Literacy Research and Instruction.

Kharod, D., Sailors, M., Bippert, K., et al., (Writing results). “Isn't that dehumanizing not to acknowledge their individuality?”: Decolonizing observational research. Paper to be submitted to International Journal of Qualitative Studies.

Kumar, T., Sailors, M., Villarreal, L., & Nunez, I. (revising to resubmit). Contradictory Discourses in a Fourth-Grade Classroom: High-Stakes Testing as THE Literacy Tool in the Classroom. Paper to be submitted to Sage Open.

Technical ReportsSailors, M., Davis, D., Villarreal, A., Sellers, T., & Wilburn, M. (2016). Improving reading

comprehension in Somerset ISD: Strategy-based reading instruction. Submitted to SISD. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio

Hoffman, J. V., & Sailors, M. (2015). BETTER Baseline report. Submitted to CODE. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio

Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Pearson, P. D., Mapondera, A., Saka, T., Phiri, L., Shin, J., McClung, M. (2012). Technical Report of Read Malawi Feasibility Trial. Submitted to the United States Agency for International Development. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio. (Completed)

Sailors, M. (2012). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program. Quarterly Technical Report. Submitted to United States Agency for International Development. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio. (Completed)

Sailors, M. (2012). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program. Quarterly Technical Report. Submitted to the United States Agency for International Development. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio. (Accepted)

Sailors, M. (2011). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program. Quarterly Technical Report. Submitted to the United States Agency for International Development. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Sailors, M. (2011). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program. Quarterly Technical Report.

Submitted to the United States Agency for International Development. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.


Sailors, M., Davis, D. (2011). Effectiveness of the Children's Book Project on student learning. Canadian Organization for Development in Education (CODE). (Accepted)



Sailors, M. (2010). Summary Report: Annual meeting of the Alliance for the International Study of Literacy and Texts. Malawi Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.


Sailors, M. (2010). Teaching Teachers to Teach Cognitive Reading Strategies. Final Report. Submitted to the Institute of Education Sciences. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.






Sailors, M. (2008). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program. Annual Technical Report. Submitted to the United States Agency for International Development. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.




Sailors, M. (2007). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program. Mid-year Technical Report. Submitted to the United States Agency for International Development. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Sailors, M. (2007). Teaching Teachers to Teach Cognitive Reading Strategies. Annual Technical Report. Submitted to Institute for Educational Science. San Antonio, TX: University of Texas at San Antonio.

Sailors, M. (2007). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program. Mid-year Technical Report. Submitted to the United States Agency for International Development. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Sailors, M. (2006). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program. Annual Technical Report. Submitted to the United States Agency for International Development. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.



Sailors, M. (2006). Teaching Teachers to Teach Cognitive Reading Strategies. Annual Technical Report. Submitted to the Institute for Education Sciences. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.



Sailors, M. (2005). Teaching Teachers to Teach Cognitive Reading Strategies. Annual Technical Report. Submitted to the Institute for Education Sciences. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Hoffman, J. V., Pearson, D., Sailors, M., Beretvas, S. N. (2004). The Business Trust: "Learning for Living" project Year 4 final report. Johannesburg: The READ Educational Trust.

Sailors, M. (2004). The second grade teacher project: Final report. Austin, TX: Del Valle Independent School District. (Completed)

Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., Patterson, E. U. (2002). Decodable texts for beginning reading instruction: The year 2000 basals. Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement Technical Report number 1- 016. University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI. www.ciera.org/library/reports/inquiry-1/1-016/1-016.html.

PodcastsBaker, E. A. & Sailors, M. (2014, April 28). Literacy coaching in Malawi. Voice of Literacy.

Podcast retrieved from http://voiceofliteracy.org

Products Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V. (2010). Read Malawi Evaluation Instrument: Measuring

student achievement and instructional practices. Domasi: Malawi Institute of Education. (Completed)

Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M. (2009). Children's Book Project Evaluation Instruments. Data Collection Instrument. Dar es Salaam: Children's Book Project. (Completed)

Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M. (2009). Children's Book Project Evaluation Instruments. Data Collection Instrument. Dar es Salaam: Children's Book Project. (Completed)

Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V. (2009). Children's Book Project Evaluation Instruments: Administrative Manual for Data Collection. Training Module. Dar es Salaam: Children's Book Project. (Completed)

Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V. (2009). Children's Book Project Evaluation Instruments: Administrative Manual for Data Collection. Training Module. Dar es Salaam: Children's Book Project. (Completed)

Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V. (2009). Children's Book Project Evaluation Instruments: Administrative Manual for Data Collection. Unpublished Training Module. Dar es Salaam: Children's Book Project. (Completed)

Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M. (2009). Ithuba Writing Project Evaluation Instruments. Data Collection Instrument. Pretoria: Department of Education. (Completed)

Sailors, M., Sellers, T. (2008). Comprehension Instruction Observation and Student Strategy Use Observation Protocols Training Module: Learning to Use the Systems. Training Module. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio. (Completed)

Sailors, M. (2008). Comprehension Instruction Observation Protocol: Capturing the Instructional Comprehension Practices of Classroom Teachers, Grades 2-8 and the Metacognition of their Students. Data Collection Instrument. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio. (Completed)

Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M. (2004). The TEX-IN3 (Text Observation, Texts In-use, and Text interview) System. Classroom observation instrument. Austin, TX: The University of Texas at Austin. (Completed)

Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V. (2003). South African Home Language Initiative: Home Language Assessment. Austin, TX: The University of Texas at Austin. (Completed)

Sailors, M. (2001). TEX-IN3: Text Inventory, Texts In-Use, and Text Interview Training Module. Electronic document and training manual. Austin, TX: The University of Texas at Austin. (Completed)

Sponsored Research – FundedSailors, M. (Principal), Villarreal, A. (Co-PI). “Building Readers, Writers, and Critical Thinkers:

Roadrunner Readers in SISD,” Sponsored by the Somerset ISD. (2016-17). $196,978.Sailors, M. (Principal). “Better Education through Teacher Training and Empowerment for

Results (BETTER).” Sponsored by the Canadian Organization for Development through Education (CODE). $67,874. (2015-2017).

Sailors, M. (Principal), Davis, D. (Co-PI), & Villarreal, A. (Co-PI). “Roadrunner Readers: Improving literacy achievement through discussion- and strategy-based comprehension instruction.” Sponsored by Somerset ISD, $158,219. (2015-16).

Sailors, M. (Principal). “Improving reading instruction in classrooms served by CACOST.”

Sponsored by the Community Action Corporation of South Texas, $14,935. (2015).Villarreal, A. (PI). & Sailors, M. (Co-PI). “Roadrunner Readers: Inquiry kits for bilingual

learners.” Sponsored by Somerset ISD, $9,456. (2015).Sailors, M., (Principal). "Testing the impact of the RRR program in Somerset", Sponsored by

Somerset Independent School District, $15,033. (2015). Sailors, M. (Principal), "Early Grade Reading Assessment and School Management Program,"

Sponsored by United States Agency for International Development/Mozambique, Federal, $158,795.23. (2012 - 2013).

Sailors, M. (Principal), "Textbooks and Learning Materials Program: Establishing a Research-based Model for the Improvement in Student Achievement through Read Malawi!," Sponsored by United States Agency for International Development, Federal, $13,000,000.00. (2009 - 2012).

Sailors, M. (Principal), "Africa Education Initiative's Textbooks and Learning Materials Program: "The Ithuba Writing Project"," Sponsored by United States Agency for International Development, $5,450,000.00. (2005 - 2009).

Sailors, M. (Principal), "Teaching teachers to teach critical reading strategies (CREST)," Sponsored by Institute of Education Sciences - Teacher Quality Professional Development Grant, $1,257,000.00. (2005 - 2008).

Sponsored Research - Currently Under ReviewSailors, M. (Principal), Collazo, S. (Co-Principal). (under review). "Improving reading

achievement with Tier II students using inquiry-based and intentional comprehension instruction,” Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences, Low-Cost Evaluation study, $239,497. (2017-2019).

Sailors, M. (Principal). (under review). “Testing the Feasibility of the Support for Improvement in Practices through Intensive Coaching (SIPIC) model in Kindergarten and First Grade Classrooms.” Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences, Effective Teaching and Effective Teachers, $1,399,819. (2017-2021).

Sponsored Research - Not FundedSailors, M. (Principal), Hinojosa, S. (Co-Principal). (under review). "Improving reading

achievement with Tier II students using inquiry-based and intentional comprehension instruction,” Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences, Low-Cost Evaluation study, $247,818. (2015-2017).

Sailors, M. (Co-Principal), Garza, E. (Principal), & Smith, H. (Co-Principal), (under review). "Literacy Leader Improvement Network", Sponsored by Department of Education, $1,499,538.00, (2015 - 2018).

Sailors, M. (Principal). (under review). “Testing the efficacy of the Support for Improvement in Practices through Intensive Coaching (SIPIC) model,” Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences, Low-Cost Evaluation study, $3,105,184. (2015-2018).

Sailors, M. (Principal). “Improving comprehension instruction in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classrooms: Testing the Replicability of the Support for Improvement in Practices through Intensive Coaching (SIPIC) model,” Sponsored by the Institute for Education Sciences, $3,500,000. (2015-2018).

Sailors, M. (Co-Principal), “Expanding Pathways into Engineering through an Integrated, Complementary Reading Program” Sponsored by the National Science Foundation,

Federal, $1,163,625 (2015-2018). Sailors, M. (Principal), "Assistance to Basic Education Learn to Read Now (ABE LEARN),"

Sponsored by United States Agency for International Development, Federal, $1,465,991.00. (2014-2018).

Sailors, M. (Co-Principal), & Potter, L. (Principal), "Community Needs Assessment", Sponsored by Community Action Corporation of South Texas, $53,689.00, (2015).

Sailors, M. (Co-Principal), "Adelante: A Dual Generation Head Start Partnership," Sponsored by Department of Health and Human Services, Federal, $2,244,373.00. (with Harriett Romo, PI and Amaury Nora, Co-PI) (2013).

Sailors, M. (Principal), "Advanced Literacy Coaching Credentialing to Increase Teacher and Principal Effectiveness and Student Outcomes," Sponsored by Department of Education, Federal, $920,814.00. (2013).

Sailors, M. (Principal), "All Children Reading," Sponsored by USAID, Federal, $87,756.00. (2012).

Sailors, M. (Principal), "Reading for Ethiopia's Achievement Developed (READ)," Sponsored by United States Agency for International Development/Ethiopia, Federal, $4,034,929.00. (2012)

Sailors, M. (Co-Principal), "Developing a School-based Coaching Program: Support for the Improvement of Practices through Intensive Coaching (SIPIC)," Sponsored by Institute of Education Sciences - Teacher Quality Professional Development Grant, Federal, $1,491,078.00. (2010). (with Dennis Davis, PI)

Sailors, M. (Principal), "Malawi Teacher Professional Development System," Sponsored by USAID/Malawi, Federal, $872,030.00. (2009).

Sailors, M. (Principal), "Support for Improvement of Practices through Intensive Coaching (SIPIC)," Sponsored by Institute of Education Sciences - Teacher Quality Professional Development Grant, Federal, $3,075,817.00. (2008).

Sailors, M. (Principal), "Comprehension Coaching as a Means of Improving Reading Instruction and Reading Achievement," Sponsored by Institute of Education Sciences - Teacher Quality Professional Development Grant, Federal, $3,000,000.00. (2007).

Paper - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed106. Lysaker, J., Willis, A., Johnson, L., Sailors, M., & McMillon, G. “Critical Conversations:

Making Race and Power Visible in Literacy Research.” Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the Literacy Research Association. (2016)

105. Sailors, M., Davis, D., Villarreal, A., Sellers, T., Wilburn, M. “Post-colonial, school-wide literacy reform efforts: The case of the Roadrunner Readers.” Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the Literacy Research Association. (2016)

104. Sailors, M., Martinez, M., Davis, D., Goatley, V., Gambrell., L., Neuman, S., Baker, B., Sanchez, L., Gilles, C., Kuby, C., Kingsley, L., Zapata, A., & Karchmer, R. “Disseminating literacy research for social transformation in the Journal of Literacy Research; Reading Research Quarterly; and Literacy Research: Theory, Method, and Practice.” Alternative session at the annual meeting of the Literacy Research Association. (2016)

103. Sailors, M. “Working in tandem: Improving reading achievement through a University/School District partnership.” Meet the Researcher Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the International Literacy Association. (2016).

102. Sailors, M. “Un Otro mundo es posible”: International study abroad with reading teachers.” Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the Literacy Research Association. (2015)

101. Sailors, M., Orellana, P., Stortz, R., & Sellers, T. “Exploring Urban Print Environments: A Comparative Study across San Antonio and Santiago.” Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the Literacy Research Association. (2015)

100. Sailors, M. “Coaching: Readers and Teachers, Similarities and Differences. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association. (2015)

99. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J., Pearson, P. D. “Access to Books through “Read Malawi”: A Human Rights Perspective on Literacy Development” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Hawaiian International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI. (2015).

98. Orellana-Garcia, P., & Sailors, M. “Entorno Letrado Urbano en Contextos Vulnerables Chilenos y Norteamericanos: Un Estudio Comparativo”. Paper presented at the Congreso Internacional sobre Educacion y pobreza. (2015). (in abstenia).

97. Orellana-Garcia, P., & Sailors, M. (2014). Examining the print environment in Chilean classrooms. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Literacy Research Association. Marco Island, FL.

96. Manning, L., Sailors, M., Davis, D., Martinez, M., Stortz, R. “Equalizing educational experiences: A critical look at teacher’s disposition and their stances toward social justice” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Literacy Research Association, Marco Island, FL. (2014).

95. Sailors, M., Coryell, J., Sehin, O., Nelson, R., "International Adult Education in Third-Space Practice, Capacity Building and Education Aid Collaborations in Malawi," Annual Meeting of the American Education Research Association, American Education Research Association, San Francisco, CA. (2013).

94. Sailors, M., Coryell, J., Sehin, O., Nelson, R., "International Adult Education in Third-Space Practice, Capacity Building and Education Aid Collaborations in Malawi," Annual Meeting of the American Education Research Association, American Education Research Association, San Francisco, CA. (2013).

93. Sailors, M., Minton, S., Villarreal, L., "A systematic review of literacy coaching," Annual Meeting of the Literacy Research Association, Literacy Research Association, Dallas, TX. (2013).

92. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Pearson, P. D., Samati, M., "Community mobilization: Support for the implementation of a complementary reading program," Annual Meeting of the Literacy Research Association, Literacy Research Association, Dallas, TX. (2013).

91. Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., "Evaluating Literacy Instruction: Principles and promising practices," Annual Meeting of the Literacy Research Association, Literacy Research Association, Dallas, TX. (2013).

90. Shin, J., Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Pearson, P. D., McClung, N., "The Read Malawi Project: Investigation of the Efficacy of the Program on the Development of L1 and L2 Literacy Achievement," Annual Meeting of the Literacy Research Association, Literacy Research Association, Dallas, TX. (2013).

89. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Wilson, T., Villarreal, L., Peterson, K., "High implementing schools in Malawi: What does it mean to implement a school-wide reading program?," Literacy Research Association, San Diego, CA. (November 2012).

88. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Pearson, P. D., Shin, J., McClung, N., "Improving Reading

Practices and Student Outcomes through "Read Malawi": Challenges, Opportunities and Outcomes," Literacy Research Association, San Diego, CA. (November 2012).

87. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., "Developing Books in Developing Countries: Necessities and Challenges," National Council of Teachers of English, Las Vegas, NM. (November 2012).

86. Sailors, M., "Literacy coaching: It should be hot! What the research says," 2012 Literacy Summit, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX. (February 2012).

85. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Kaambankadzanja, D., Chilora, H., Mapondera, A., Saka, T., "Textbooks and Learning Materials Program: The Read Malawi Program, Development, Implementation and Effectiveness," 7th Pan-African Reading Conference, Gaborone, Botswana. (2011).

84. Sailors, M., & Davis, D., "Beginning to Coach and Structured Field-based Experiences," Literacy Research Association (formerly National Reading Conference) annual meeting, Jacksonville, Florida. (2011).

83. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J., Chilora, H., Pearson, P. D., Shin, J., "Read Malawi: Implementation design and feasibility study," Literacy Research Association (formerly National Reading Conference) annual meeting, Jacksonville, Florida. (2011).

82. Sailors, M., Kumar, T., Nunez, I., Wilson, T., "The Nature of Engagement with Concrete Literacy Tools in Fourth-Grade Classrooms," Literacy Research Association (formerly National Reading Conference) annual meeting, Jacksonville, Florida. (2011).

81. Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., "Promoting Evidence-Based Practices in Literacy Development Projects in South Africa, Malawi, and Tanzania," 60th annual meeting of the Literacy Research Association/ National Reading Conference, Fort Worth, Texas. (December 2010).

80. Holmes, C., Wallace, M., Sailors, M., "Understanding female representation in supplementary reading materials written by South African teachers for the Ithuba Writing Project," Comparative International Education Society annual meeting, Chicago,, IL. (March 2010).

79. Sailors, M., Behl, M., "Teacher Developed Supplementary Readers: What Do Teachers Write About?," Second Annual National Literacy Coaching Summit, Corpus Christi, TX. (2010).

78. Sailors, M., "Support for the Improvement of Practices through Intensive Coaching (SIPIC): Literacy Coaching for Reading Achievement," Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, Washington, DC. (2010).

77. Sailors, M., Anguiano, M., "Literacy Coaching and Metacognitive Development of Reading Teachers," The Second National Literacy Coaching Summit, Corpus Christi, TX. (2010).

76. Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., "Health literacies and the Ithuba Writing Project," Nurse Practitioners and Research Conference annual meeting, Austin, TX. (March 2010).

75. Sailors, M., "Supporting and Improving Practices through Intensive Coaching (SIPIC): Literacy Coaching for reading Achievement," 59th annual National Reading Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (December 2009).

74. Sailors, M., "Exploring the relationship between coaching and student achievement in grades K-12," 5th annual National Reading Conference, Albequerque, New Mexico. (December 2009).

73. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., "Trickle-down, DIEBLS in disguise and other challenges

facing reading teacher education in Africa," 59th annual National Reading Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (2009).

72. Sailors, M., "Exploring the relationship between coaching and student achievement in grades K-12," Literacy Research Association/National Research Conference annual meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (November 2009).

71. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., "Trickle-down, DIBELS in Disquise and other challenges facing reading teacher education in Africa," Literacy Research Association/National Research Conference annual meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (November 2009).

70. Sailors, M., "Past, Present, and Future: Developing teachers' knowledge and skills to improve comprehension of text." (November 2009).

69. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Matthee, B., "Developing mother tongue supplementary reading materials: Lessons learned through the Ithuba Writing Project in South Africa," 6th Pan African Reading for All Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. (August 2009).

68. Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., Tierney, R., Rogers, T., Walter, S., "The rights of children and the responsibilities of educators in literacy aid efforts," 6th Pan African Reading for All Conference, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. (August 2009).

67. Douglas, K., Seely-Flint, A., Grisham, D., Sailors, M., Wilkinson, L., Yetter, D., Kreutter, C., "Partnerships and practica: Research-based recommendations from Teaching Reading Well," Featured research session at the Pre-Literacy conference at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Minneapolis, MN. (May 2009).

66. Sailors, M., Entzi, T., Gorena, S., "So, we've completed the school-wide reading evaluation. Now what?," Pre-Literacy conference at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Minneapolis, MN. (May 2009).

65. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J., "Responsive assessment of the literacy environment to support growth in comprehension," Reading Research Conference, Annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Minneapolis, MN. (May 2009).

64. Sailors, M., "Literacy leadership and coaching," Special interest group session at the Pre-Literacy conference at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Minneapolis, MN. (May 2009).

63. Horan, D., Sailors, M., Martinez, M., Malakela, L., "Storied Lives in Marginalized Languages: Teacher-Authored Curriculum in South Africa," American Educational Research Association annual meeting, San Diego, CA. (April 2009).

62. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J., ""I'm writing a book in a language I've never read a book in": Lessons learned from South Africa for story development and language policy in the U.S.," International Reading Association annual meeting, West. Phoenix, AZ. (February 2009).

61. Sailors, M., Gorena, S., Hansen, E., "Literacy improvement at Indian Creek Elementary," National Literacy Coaching Summit, Corpus Christi, TX. (April 2009).

60. Rubin, R., Sutterby, J. A., Sailors, M., "Making coaching culturally relevant," National Literacy Coaching Summit, Corpus Christi, TX. (April 2009).

59. Sailors, M., Lowe, J., Sellers, T., "Support for the Improvement of Practices through Intensive Coaching (SIPIC): Effective literacy coaching for reading achievement," National Literacy Coaching Summit, Corpus Christi, TX. (April 2009).

58. Rubin, R., Sutterby, J. A., Sailors, M., "The easy, the difficult, and the almost impossible," National Literacy Coaching Summit, Corpus Christi, TX. (April 2009).

57. Sailors, M., "Researching the teaching of reading through direct observation: Tools and

strategies," Annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Orlando, FL. (December 2008).

56. Sailors, M., "The Supporting and Improving Practices through Intensive Coaching (SIPIC): Professional development for cognitive reading strategy instruction," Annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Orlando, FL. (December 2008).

55. Sailors, M., Henderson, S., "Who's teaching reading comprehension? A status of reading instruction in grades 2-8 in the south," Annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Orlando, FL. (December 2008).

54. Sailors, M., "Coaching as a viable mechanism for the professional development of," Institute for Educational Sciences Conference and Meeting, Washington, DC. (June 2008).

53. Fraga, L., Sailors, M., "The need for electronic texts in a comprehension-based classroom," 12th Annual Reading Conference, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas. (April 2008).

52. Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., Maloch, B., "Classroom observational tools," Annual Meeting of the National Reading Conference, Austin, Texas. (December 2007).

51. Fraga, L., Sailors, M., "Integrating cognitive reading strategies inside WebQuests," Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, San Antonio, TX. (March 2007).

50. Sailors, M., Fraga, L., "Learning to teach critical reading strategies through an intensive model of professional development," Institute for Educational Sciences Conference and Meeting, Washington, DC. (June 2007).

49. Sailors, M., Fraga, L., "Learning to teach critical reading strategies through an intensive model of professional development," Institute for Educational Services Conference and Meeting, Washington, DC. (June 2007).

48. Sailors, M., Fraga, L., "Integrating cognitive reading strategies inside WebQuests," Society for Information technology and Teacher Education, San Antonio, TX. (March 2007).

47. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., "Authoring in multiple languages: Lessons from South Africa and connections to Texas classrooms," Texas State Reading Association annual meeting. (November 2007).

46. Sailors, M., Fraga, L., "Effective coaching practices for the professional development of reading comprehension," Texas State Reading Association annual meeting. (November 2007).

45. Sailors, M., Fraga, L., "Determining readability of Webquests and why it is important," Texas Computer Education Association, Austin, TX. (February 2007).

44. Sailors, M., ""It's all about the kinds of questions I ask!": Supporting Reading Teacher Learning through a Model of Intensive Professional Development," National Reading Conference annual meeting, Los Angeles, CA. (November 2006).

43. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., "Language Policy and Literacy Outcomes in High Performing South African Schools Serving Low-Income Communities," National Reading Conference annual meeting, Los Angeles, CA. (November 2006).

42. Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., May, L., "Repetitions and Reading Fluency: A Retrospective Miscue Analysis Perspective," National Reading Conference annual meeting, Los Angeles, CA. (November 2006).

41. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Condon, M., "The African Education Initiative and the

Textbooks and Learning Materials Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio: Goals, Processes, and Updates," International Reading Association's World Congress, Budapest, Hungary. (August 2006).

40. Sailors, M., "The Need for Learning Materials in Developing Countries," International Reading Association's World Congress, Budapest, Hungary. (August 2006).

39. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Condon, M., "Considerations in international text leveling. Paper to be presented at the Text Leveling for Beginning and Struggling Readers Preconvention Institute," Annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Chicago, Illinois. (May 2006).

38. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., "Pressing Issues in Literacy Research: International Perspectives," Annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Chicago, Illinois. (May 2006).

37. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Condon, M., "Considerations in international text leveling," International Reading Association annual meeting, Text Leveling for Beginning and Struggling Readers Preconvention Institute, Chicago, IL. (May 2006).

36. Sailors, M., Fraga, L., "Learning to teach critical reading strategies through an intensive model of professional development," Center for Research, Evaluation, and Advancement of Teacher Education, San Antonio, TX. (September 2006).

35. Sailors, M., "Supporting teachers through an intensive professional development model," Fourth Annual CEDER Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas. (February 2006).

34. Sailors, M., "Supporting teachers through intensive professional development model," Fourth Annual CEDER Conference, Corpus Christi, TX. (February 2006).

33. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., "High performing elementary schools in South Africa," National Reading Conference annual meeting, Miami, Florida. (November 2005).

32. Sailors, M., Pearson, P. D., "The effects of first and second language instruction in South African schools," National Reading Conference annual meeting, Miami, Florida. (November 2005).

31. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J., Matthe, B., "Lessons learned from high-performing language schools in South Africa," Swaziland Reading Association, Swaziland. (August 2005).

30. Sailors, M., Barerra, B., Gonzales, K., Alexander, Y., "Scaffolding reading instruction with struggling readers in an electronic environment," International Reading Association's Preservice Teacher Conference annual meeting, San Antonio, TX. (May 2005).

29. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J., "High performing language schools in South Africa," American Educational Research Association annual meeting, Montreal, Canada. (April 2005).

28. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J., "The effects of first and second language instruction in rural South African schools," American Educational Research Association annual meeting, Montreal, Canada. (April 2005).

27. Sailors, M., Leos, J., Escamilla, L., Palomino, J., Torres, K., Barerra, B., Gonzalez, K., Garcia, C., Hernandez, M.,, Cowey, L., Callia, N., "Using technology to enhance the literacy instruction of struggling readers," Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading annual meeting, Round Rock, TX. (February 2005).

26. Sailors, M., "Reader Response in South Africa," National Reading Conference annual meeting, San Antonio, TX. (December 2004).

25. Sailors, M., "Effective practices for field-based education," Academy for Teacher Excellence First Annual Teaching Institute, San Antonio, TX. (August 2004).

24. Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., "Meet the researchers," Research symposium presented at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Reno, NV. (May 2004).

23. Sailors, M., "Trial, tribulations, and successes of learning with and learning to teach with iBooks," Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Atlanta, GA. (March 2004).

22. Sailors, M., Keehn, S., Martinez, M., Harmon, J., Fine, J., "Features of early field experiences at Sites of Excellence in Reading Teacher Education programs," American Association of College Teacher Educators annual meeting, Chicago, IL. (February 2004).

21. Sailors, M., "Teaching and learning with iBooks," Institute for Connecting Teachers and Technology, San Antonio, TX. (October 2004).

20. Sailors, M., Martinez, M., Keehn, S., Harmon, J., Hedrick, W., Fine, J., "Features of field experiences at Sites of Excellence in Reading Teacher Education Programs," National Reading Conference annual meeting, Scottsdale, AZ. (December 2003).

19. Hoffman, J. V., Pearson, P. D., Beretvas, N., Sailors, M., "International perspectives on literacy instruction and literacy teacher education: South Africa," National Reading Conference annual meeting, Scottsdale, AZ. (December 2003).

18. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Howitt, M., Madison, M., Britton, N., "Qualities and characteristics of effective elementary classroom literate environments," National Reading Conference annual meeting, Scottsdale, AZ. (December 2003).

17. Sailors, M., Beretvas, N., "The effects of first and second language instruction in South African rural schools," National Reading Conference annual meeting, Scottsdale, AZ. (December 2003).

16. Sailors, M., National Commission on Excellence in Elementary Teacher Preparation for Reading Instruction, "National Commission on Excellence in Elementary Teacher Preparation in Reading Instruction: A Final Report," International Reading Association annual meeting, Miami, FL. (May 2003).

15. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Roller, C. M., Duffy, G. G., "Validation of the TEX-IN3: A research tool for assessing the classroom literacy environment," American Educational Research Association annual meeting, Chicago, IL. (April 2003).

14. Sailors, M., National Commission on Excellence in Elementary Teacher Preparation for Reading Instruction, "Excellence in reading teacher preparation," National Reading Conference, Miami, FL. (December 2002).

13. Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., Zapata, A., Knight, C., Howitt, M., "First grade reading performance and the instructional design of decodable texts," National Reading Conference, Miami, FL. (December 2002).

12. Hoffman, J. V., Duffy, G. G., Sailors, M., "Texts and Text In-Use: A research tool for assessing the classroom literacy environment," National Reading Conference, Miami, FL. (December 2002).

11. Sailors, M., "The understandings and valuing of literacy by struggling readers and their teacher in a print-rich classroom: Co-constructing the world and the word," National Reading Conference, Miami, FL. (December 2002).

10. Sailors, M., National Commission on Excellence in Elementary Teacher Preparation for Reading Instruction, "National Commission on Excellence in Elementary Teacher Preparation in Reading Instruction: An Update," International Reading Association annual convention, San Francisco, CA. (May 2002).

9. Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., "International Reading Association annual convention,"

Reflecting on the Literacy Environment and Literacy Practices: The TEX-IN3 (M), San Francisco, CA. (May 2002).

8. Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., Zapata, A., Knight, C., "Investigating the instructional design of decodable basal texts and first grade reading performance," National Reading Conference, San Antonio, TX. (December 2001).

7. Sailors, M., National Commission on Excellence in Elementary Teacher Preparation for Reading Instruction, "The National Commission on Excellence in Elementary Teacher Preparation for Reading Instruction: A progress report," National Reading Conference, San Antonio, TX. (December 2001).

6. Sailors, M., National Commission on Excellence in Elementary Teacher Preparation for Reading Instruction, "National Commission on Excellence in Elementary Teacher Preparation in Reading Instruction: An Update," Reading Research 2001 Conference, International Reading Association, New Orleans, LA. (May 2001).

5. Sailors, M., Worthy, M. J., Assaf, L. C., Mast, M. A., "Accelerated Reader: Help or Hindrance to Improving Reading Attitudes and Achievement," National Reading Conference, Scottsdale, AZ. (December 2000).

4. Sailors, M., National Commission on Excellence in Elementary Teacher Preparation for Reading Instruction, "Beginning Teacher Follow-up Study," National Reading Conference, Scottsdale, AZ. (December 2000).

3. Hoffman, J. V., Sailors, M., Patterson, E. U., Assaf, L. C., Mast, M. A., "The Year 2000 Basals: Decodability, Predictability, and Engagingness," National Reading Conference, Scottsdale, AZ. (December 2000).

2. Sailors, M., National Commission on Excellence in Elementary Teacher Preparation in Reading, "Beginning Teacher Survey," Reading Research 2000 Conference, International Reading Association, Indianapolis, IN. (May 2000).

1. Hoffman, J. V., Patterson, E. U., Sailors, M., Assaf, L. C., Mast, M. A., Gainer, J., McCoy, J., "Decodable Texts and First Grade Reading Instruction: What Hath Texas Wrought?," National Reading Conference, Orlando, FL. (December 1999).

Poster - Peer-Reviewed/Refereed2. Sailors, M., Fraga, L., "Integrating cognitive reading strategies inside WebQuests,"

National Education Computing Conference, Atlanta, GA. (June 2007).1. Fraga, L., Sailors, M., "Integrating cognitive reading strategies inside WebQuests,"

National Education Computing Conference, Atlanta, Georgia. (June 2007).

Invited Talks6. Sailors, M., "Textbooks and Learning Materials Program at UTSA: Community Support

for Early Childhood Initiatives.," International Early Childhood Education Forum., University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. (October 2012).

5. Sailors, M., Cuero, K., "The Certificate of Distinction: Inner-city reading preparation: Considerations for exemplary preparation," Featured research session at the Pre-Literacy conference at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Minneapolis, MN. (May 2009).

4. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., "The Ithuba Writing Project: Learning to write stories with classroom teachers," Bi- annual meeting of the International Reading Association's World Congress, San Jose, Costa Rica. (July 2008).

3. Sailors, M., Martinez, M., "Meet the researcher: Literacy learning in South African classrooms," Annual meeting of the International Reading Association. (May 2008).

2. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Kinnear, J., "Teachers authoring supplementary reading materials in African mother tongues," African Educational Regional Workshop, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (April 2008).

1. Sailors, M., "Considerations when Designing an Intensive Model of Professional Development for Reading Teachers," 2007 Reading Research Conference of the International Reading Association, Montreal, Canada. (May 2007).

Keynote/Plenary Address 1. Sailors, M., "From Coaching Cognitive Reading Instruction in South Texas to Just

Getting Books in South Africa Classrooms: Lessons to Move Us Forward," Second Annual National Literacy Coaching Summit, Corpus Christi, TX. (2010).

Oral Presentations4. Sailors, M., "Teaching cognitive reading strategies: Exploring "Making inferences","

Center for Literacy Education and Research Summer Literacy Institute, Purdue University. (2008).

3. Sailors, M., "What research tells us about print-rich classroom environments and comprehension achievement," Center for Literacy Education and Research Summer Literacy Institute, Purdue University. (2008).

2. Sailors, M., "Comprehension Instruction Observation Protocol: Capturing the Instructional Comprehension Practices of Classroom Teachers, Grades 2-8 and the Metacognition of their Students," Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA. (September 2007).

1. Sailors, M., "Literacy Learning in South Africa: Can San Antonio Play a Role?," 2007 Great Conversations!, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. (February 2007).

Paper - Not Peer-Reviewed/Refereed4. Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., "Innovations in water education: Learning materials in

developing countries," Sustaining Blue Planet: Global Water Education Conference, Project WET, Bozeman, MT. (2011).

3. Sailors, M., Trudell, B., Kitandwe, T. K., "Accelerating reading," African Regional Education Workshop, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. (2010).

2. Sailors, M., "Explaining reading: A culminating publication," Celebration of the works and contributions of Gerald G. Duffy seminar, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC. (2010).

1. Sailors, M., "Evaluations of school-wide reading programs," Annual Preconference of the International Reading Association. (May 2008).

TEACHING

Courses Taught

GraduateC&I 5703 Integrating Reading and Language Arts C&I 5763 Diagnosis and Practicum in Reading

C&I 5793 Seminar in Reading Supervision C&I 6033 Survey of Reading Research ILT 7973 Special Problems: Tools Used in Literacy Research ILT 7013 Overview of Research Design for Instructional Inquiry ILR 7643 Advanced Research on InstructionILT 7733 Evaluation of Research

UndergraduateC&I 4303 Social Studies/Language Arts Approaches EC-4 C&I 4616 Student Teaching EC-4 ECE 3603 Language and Literacy Development in EC-6EDP 3133 Lrng Theory, Class Organization & Mgmt IDS 2013 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Learning and Tchg RDG 3803 Writing Processes and Writing Development RDG 3813 Early Literacy Learning EC-4 RDG 3823 Reading Comprehension EC-4 RDG 4733 Literacy Problems EC-4

Directed Student Learning Dissertation Committee Chair, "Peer coaching to improve reading teacher instruction." In-

Process, (2013 - Present). Advised: Sylvia Minton Dissertation Committee Chair, "Imagination as a vehicle for comprehension instruction."

(2013). Advised: Lorena Villarreal Dissertation Committee Chair, "Using rap to support academic and critical literacy in

secondary classrooms." (2012). Advised: Tracy Kumar Dissertation Committee Member. In-Process, (2013 - Present). Advised: Al Gomez Dissertation Committee Member. In-Process, (2013 - Present). Advised: Alicia Villarreal. Dissertation Committee Member, "Knowledge of content and teaching (kct) constructed by

prospective mathematics teachers during a methods course." (2014). Advised: Holly Meyer Dissertation Committee Member. “Asian Indian Students' Expression of Culture and Identity

Through Narrative Writing.” (2014). Advised: Kalpana Iyengar Dissertation Committee Member, "Opportunities in the university environment curriculum

that support the motivation of Latino Firsts to complete a bachelor’s degree in education." (2014). Advised: Roxanna Nelson

Dissertation Committee Member, "Mandating continuing professional education for healthcare providers: Covert socially-mediated learning." (2013). Advised: Leo Wittnebel

Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Communicating with a different purpose: A study of 4th grade bilingual students' dialogue journals." (2012). Advised: I. Nunez

Internship. Completed, (June 2012 - August 2012). Advised: Sylvia Minton Internship. Completed, (June 2012 - August 2012). Advised: Troy Wilson Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Adolescent literacy identity: An exploration of self-

identified literacy events." (2011). Advised: C. Holmes

Academic Advising2003 - Present Advised 30 Masters Students per Year

Other Instructional Activities2012 Workshop, USAID (via World Ed, Inc), Facilitated two workshops in

Nampula, Mozambique related to book development.

2011 Course Development, Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Martinez, M., & Chilora, H. (2011). Malawi National Primary Curriculum: Read Malawi Delegate's Notes for Complementary Books. Domasi, Malawi: Malawi Institute of Education.

2011 Course Development, USAID, Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., Martinez, M., & Chilora, H. (2011). Malawi National Primary Curriculum: Read Malawi Training Manual for Complementary Books. Domasi, Malawi: Malawi Institute of Education.

2010 Course Development, Sailors, M. & Hoffman, J. V. (2010). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio: Implementing Complimentary Reading Materials for Malawi: Read Alouds. Delegate's Notes. Teacher Education Module. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

2010 Course Development, Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., & Martinez, M. (2010). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio: Implementing Complimentary Reading Materials for Malawi: Guided Reading books. Delegate's Notes. Teacher Education Module. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

2010 Course Development, Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., & Martinez, M. (2010). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio: Developing Complimentary Reading Materials for Malawi: Development, Revision and Editing Team. Delegate's Notes. Teacher Education Module. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

2008 Course Development, Sailors, M. & Hoffman, J. V. (2008). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio: Implementing Ithuba Books in Classrooms. Trainer's Notes. Teacher Education Module. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

2008 Course Development, Sailors, M. & Hoffman, J. V. (2008). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio: Implementing Ithuba Books in Classrooms. Delegate's Notes. Teacher Education Module. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

2007 Course Development, Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., & Condon, M. (2007). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio: Field Testing Stories. Delegate's Notes. Unpublished Teacher Education Module. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

2007 Course Development, Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., & Condon, M. (2007). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio: Revising Our Stories. Delegate's Notes. Teacher Education Module. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

2007 Course Development, Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., & Condon, M. (2007). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio: Revising Our Stories. Trainer's Manual. Teacher Education Module. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

2007 Course Development, Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., & Condon, M. (2007). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio: Field Testing Stories. Trainer's Manual. Teacher Education Module. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

2006 Course Development, Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., & Condon, M. (2006). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio: Telling and Gathering Stories Delegate's Notes. Teacher Education Module. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

2006 Course Development, Harmon, J., Sailors, M., Martinez, M., Henkin, R., & Keehn, S. (2006). Teaching Teachers to Teach Critical Reading Strategies through Intentional Instruction Professional Development Module Year 2. Teacher Education Module. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

2006 Course Development, Sailors, M., Hoffman, J. V., & Condon, M. (2006). Textbooks and Learning Materials Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio: Telling and Gathering Stories Trainer's Manual. Teacher Education Module. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

2006 Course Development, Sailors, M. (2006). Learning to Mentor Classroom Teachers. Teacher Education Module. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

2005 Course Development, Sailors, M., Harmon, J., Martinez, M., Henkin, R., & Keehn, S. (2005). Teaching Teachers to Teach Critical Reading Strategies through Intentional Instruction Professional Development Module Year 1. Teacher Education Module. San Antonio, TX: The University of Texas at San Antonio.

2004 Course Development, Sailors, M. Writing for Reader Response Workshop. Teacher Professional Development Module. The READ Educational Trust: Johannesburg, South Africa.

SERVICE

Department Service2014 - Present

2014 –Present

2013 – 2014

2012 - Present

Assistant Department Chair

Faculty Sponsor, Kappa Delta Pi

Faculty Director: SSAISD/UTSA Master Reading Teacher program

Faculty Advisor, Graduate Advisor of Record, PhD Program (ILT)

2012 - 2014 Committee Chair, Graduate Program Committee (PhD), UTSA

2012 - 2014 Committee Chair, Facilities & Administration, UTSA

2010 - Present Co-director, Plaza de Lectura/ The Reading Place, UTSA

2010 - Present Lead Faculty, RDG 4833: Organizing and Managing for Individualized Literacy Programs, UTSA

2003 - Present Committee Member, EC-6 Certification Area, UTSA

2003 - Present Faculty Advisor, Faculty Adviser of Record (M.Ed. program), UTSA

2003 - Present Committee Member, Graduate Faculty Committee, UTSA

2003 - Present Committee Member, Reading/Literacy Program Area, UTSA

2011 - 2012 Department Liaison, Haven for Hope, UTSA

2011 - 2012 Committee Chair, ILT Doctoral Research Core, UTSA

2010 - 2012 Committee Chair, Department Faculty Review Advisory, UTSA

2010 - 2012 Representative, Faculty Senate, UTSA

2010 - 2012 Facilitator, Reading/Literacy Program Area, UTSA

2010 - 2011 Committee Member, ILT Workload, UTSA

2003 - 2011 Lead Faculty, RDG 3823: Reading Comprehension EC-6, UTSA

2008 - 2009 Facilitator, IRA Certificate of Distinction Application, UTSA

2008 - 2009 Committee Member, Ph.D. Admissions Ad-hoc, UTSA

2007 - 2009 Committee Chair, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching Awards, UTSA

2006 - 2008 Facilitator, Reading/Literacy Program Area, UTSA

2006 - 2007 Committee Member, Ad-Hoc e-Portfolio, UTSA

2006 - 2007 Committee Member, Department Advisory, UTSA

2006 - 2007 Lead Faculty, IDS 2013: Introduction to Learning and Teaching in a Culturally Diverse Society, UTSA

2006 - 2007 Committee Member, IDS Assessment, UTSA

2005 - 2006 Committee Chair, Ad-Hoc ePortfolio, UTSA

2005 - 2006 Facilitator, EC-4 Certification Area, UTSA

2005 - 2006 Committee Member, IDS Vision, UTSA

2004 - 2005 Committee Chair, Ad-Hoc Adjunct, UTSA

2004 - 2005 Committee Member, Department Advisory, UTSA

College Service2013 Committee Member, Reading and Literacy Studies Search Committee

2012 - 2013 Committee Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies/ C&I Search Committee, UTSA

2011 - 2012 Secretary, College Council, UTSA

2008 - 2009 Committee Member, Literacy Education Search, UTSA

2007 - 2009 Committee Member, Scholarship, UTSA

2006 - 2007 Committee Member, ECE Search, UTSA

2005 - 2006 Committee Member, Criminal History Review, UTSA

2005 - 2006 Committee Member, Executive Graduate Program, UTSA

2004 - 2006 Committee Member, Teacher Appreciation, UTSA

2003 - 2005 Committee Member, Scholarship, UTSA

2003 - 2004 Committee Member, Reading/Literacy Area Search, UTSAUniversity Service

2014 - Present

2013 - 2014

Committee Member, Faculty Senate Research Committee

Committee Chair, Faculty Senate Research Committee

2012 - 2014 Committee Chair, Research Advisory Board (Office of the Vice President for Research), UTSA

2012 - 2014 Committee Member, Committee on Committees, UTSA

2012 - 2014 University Senate Service, Faculty Senate, UTSA

2012 - 2014 University Senate Service, Secretary of General Faculty, UTSA

2012 - 2014 Ex Officio Secretary, University Assembly, UTSA

2011 - Present Committee Member, Advancing Globalization Award, UTSA

2010 - 2014 Committee Member, Faculty Senate Executive Committee, UTSA

2011 - 2013 Committee Member, Faculty Senate Research, UTSA

2012 Vice President for Student Affairs Search Committee, UTSA

2010 - 2011 Committee Member, Research Advisory Council (Office of the Vice President for Research), UTSA

2010 Participant, Facilities & Administration Costs Retreat, UTSA

2006 - 2008 Committee Member, University Faculty Grievance, UTSA

2003 - 2004 Committee Member, Graduate Council, Academic Curriculum and Policy, UTSA

UT System Service2012 - 2014 Committee Member, Faculty Advisory Council

Professional Service

2015-present

2015 - Present

2015 - Present

2013 - Present

University of Wyoming Literacy Research Center and Clinic Research Advisory Panel

Member, Standards Review Committee (Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists), International Literacy Association

Member, Literacy Research Panel, International Literacy Association

Reviewer, Journal Article, American Education Research Journal

2012 - 2015 Member, Literacy Research Association Board of Directors

2011 - Present Reviewer, Journal Article, International Reading Association: Certificate of Distinction in Reading Teacher Preparation

2011 - Present Reviewer, Journal Article, Language Arts

2011 - Present Editorial Review Board Member, Reading Research Quarterly

2011 - Present Editorial Review Board Member, Reading Teacher

2008 - Present Internal Evaluation, Children's Book Project

2008 - Present Reviewer, Journal Article, Elementary School Journal

2007 - Present Reviewer, Journal Article, Bilingual Research Journal

2000 - Present Reviewer, Conference Paper, National Reading Conference/ Literacy Research Association

2010 Editor, Book, Literacy Coaching: Research & Practice

2009 - 2010 Editor, Journal Editor, Elementary School Journal

2008 - 2009 Invited Member, Indian Creek Elementary (SWISD) Campus Improvement Committee

2007 - 2009 Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Literacy Research

2006 - 2009 Reviewer, Journal Article, Voices in the Middle

2008 Editor, Book, Finding the Right Texts for Beginning and Struggling

Readers

2008 Reviewer, Journal Article, Scientific Studies in Reading

2008 Video for a General Audience, The University of Texas at San Antonio - The Textbooks and Learning Materials Program

2008 Co-Director, UTSA - Summer Institute for Literacy Coaching

2006 - 2007 Editorial Review Board Member, CEDER 2006 Yearbook

2004 - 2007 Committee Member, International Reading Association - Studies and Research: Grants Subcommittee

2004 - 2006 Advisory Board, National Reading Conference Yearbook

2004 - 2005 Committee Member, National Reading Conference - Ethics Committee

2004 - 2005 Committee Member, National Reading Conference - Student Outstanding Research Award Committee

2003 - 2005 Internal Evaluator, READ Educational Trust

1999 - 2004 National Commission on Excellence in Elementary Teaching, International Reading Association

2003 Reviewer, Grant Proposal, Early Reading First Pre-Application Grant Review

2003 Reviewer, Grant Proposal, U. S. Department of Education

2002 Nevada Reading Excellence Act, Subgrant, University of Nevada at Reno

Public Service

2004 - Present Member, American Educational Research Association

1999 - Present Member, International Reading Association

1999 - Present Member, National Literacy Association/National Reading Conference

2011 - 2012 Department Facilitator, Haven for Hope

Consulting

2014 - Present

2013

Del Valle Independent School District

Academic, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas

2011 - 2012 Room to Read

2009 - 2011 Children's Book Project (Volunteer consultant)

2008-2012 Del Valle Independent School District

2009 - 2010 Edgewood Independent School District

Awards, Honors, and Biographical Listing

2013 Adult Literacy and Adult Education Special Interest Group Exemplary Paper Award, American Education Research Association

2012-2014 Leadership, UTSA

2012 Michael P. Malone International Leadership Award (nominee), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities

2012 Women's Professional Advancement and Synergy Academy, UTSA

2011 College of Education and Human Development Achievement Award-- Tenure-Track Faculty Globalization Award

2011 College of Education and Human Development Achievement Award-- Tenure-Track Faculty Research Award

2011 President's Distinguished Achievement Awards, Tenure-Track Faculty Globalization Award

2009 National Literacy Association/National Reading Conference Early Career Achievement Award

2008 Patricia Blunt Koldyke Fellowship Nominee

2007 College of Education and Human Development Achievement Award-- Tenure-Track Faculty Teaching Award

2007 President's Distinguished Achievement Awards, Tenure-Track Faculty Teaching Award

2007 American Association of University Women Emerging Scholar Award

2005 Who's Who Among America's Teachers

2003 W. Gordon Whaley Fellowship, University of Texas at Austin

2002 Continuing Tuition Fellowship, University of Texas at Austin

2001 Alexander Caswell-Ellis Fellowship, University of Texas at Austin

Licensures and Certifications

1998 Reading Specialist, Grades PK-12, Texas Education Agency (Life)

1989 Elementary Self-Contained, Grades 1-8, Math, Texas Education Agency (Life)

1989 Elementary Self-Contained, Grades 1-8, Self-contained, Texas Education Agency (Life)

Faculty Development Activities Attended

2015

2014

2013

Conference Attendance, Hawaii International Education Conference, Honolulu, HI

Conference Attendance, Literacy Research Association, Marco Island, FL

Conference Attendance, American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, California

2013 Conference Attendance, Literacy Research Association, Dallas, Texas

2013 Workshop, USAID's Global Education Summit, United States Agency for International Development, Washington, DC

2012 Conference Attendance, Literacy Research Association annual meeting, San Diego, CA

2012 Conference Attendance, National Council of Teachers of English, NCTE, Las Vegas, NV

2011 Conference Attendance, Literacy Research Association annual meeting, Jacksonville, FL

2011 Conference Attendance, Pan African Reading Conference bi-annual meeting, International Reading Association, Gaborone

2011 Continuing Education Program, TLMP annual director's meeting

Chicago State University, USAID

2010 Conference Attendance, Literacy Research Association/ National Reading Conference annual meeting, Fort Worth, Texas

2010 Conference Attendance, Second Annual National Literacy Coaching Summit, Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX

2010 Continuing Education Program, Appropriate Accounting Systems workshop, United States Agency for International Development, San Antonio, TX

2010 Workshop, African Education regional Workshop, United States Agency for International Development, Dar es Salaam

2009 Conference Attendance, International Reading Association annual meeting, Minneapolis, MN

2009 Conference Attendance, Literacy Research Association/ National Reading Conference annual meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico

2009 Conference Attendance, National Literacy Coaching Summit, Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX

2009 Conference Attendance, Pan African Reading Conference bi-annual meeting, International Reading Association, Dar es Salaam

2008 Conference Attendance, Annual Reading Conference, Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX

2008 Conference Attendance, Bi-annual meeting of the International Reading Association's World Congress, San Jose

2008 Conference Attendance, Institute of Education Sciences conference and meeting, Washington, DC

2008 Conference Attendance, International Reading Association annual meeting, Atlanta, Georgia

2008 Conference Attendance, National Reading Conference annual meeting, Orlando, FL

2008 Continuing Education Program, Structural Equation Modeling Workshop, Institute of Education Sciences, Washington, DC

2008 Workshop, African Education Regional Workshop, United States

Agency for International Development, Addis Ababa

1999 - 2007 Conference Attendance, National Research Association annual meeting

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