Carol Sparber

PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

McMahan Queen, R. & Sparber, C. (2019). Increasing successful postschool Outcomes with evidence-based practices and predictors. OCALICON 2019, Columbus, OH. 

Sparber, C., McMahan Queen, R., Flexer, R., & Baer, R. (2019). One size does not fit all: Trends and predictors for secondary students with disabilities. Division on Career Development and Transition 23rd International Conference, Seattle, WA.

Sparber, C. & McMahan Queen, R. (2019). Beyond postschool goals for employment and college: What students need for success. Division on Career Development and Transition 23rd International Conference, Seattle, WA.

Sparber, C. (2019). Social emotional needs of the gifted: Where should the focus be? World Gifted Conference, Nashville, TN.

Sparber, C. (2019). Fostering a "goodness of fit" for twice-exceptional learners. Summit County Educational Service Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

Sparber, C. (2019). Nurturing giftedness through strength-based instruction. Summit County Educational Service Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH. 

Sparber, C. (2019). Self-Advocacy: Encouraging gifted students to have a voice. Summit County Educational Service Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

Sparber, C. (2019). What are the building blocks for 2e instruction? Ohio Association for Gifted Children, Columbus, OH.

Sparber, C. (2019). Evidence-based predictors and practices for promoting positive transition employment outcomes. Council for Exceptional Children Convention, Indianapolis, IN.

Sparber, C. (2018). Exceptional in two ways: A journey of understanding. Keynote Presentation. Summit County Educational Service Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

Sparber, C. (2018). Using a strengths-based approach to support twice-exceptional students in the classroom. Ohio Association for Gifted Children, Columbus, OH.

Sparber, C. (2018). Instructional strategies for improving learning outcomes in mixed ability classrooms. Ohio Association for Gifted Children, Columbus, OH.

Sparber, C. (2018). Instructional strategies for improving learning outcomes for twice-exceptional students. Council for Exceptional Children, Tampa, FL.

Sparber, C. (2017). Twice-exceptional students: Who they are and how to serve them. Ohio Association for Gifted Children, Columbus, OH.

Sparber, C. (2017). What does it mean to be gifted: Understanding the nature and needs of gifted children. KEEP Academy, Tallmadge, OH.

Sparber, C., & Rumley, K. (2017). How do you know they're gifted: Myths of gifted children. KEEP Academy, Tallmadge, OH.

Sparber, C., & Rumley, K. (2017). The gifted mind. KEEP Academy, Tallmadge, OH.

Sparber, C. (2017). Underrepresented populations. KEEP Academy, Tallmadge, OH.

Sparber, C., & Rumley, K. (2017). More than an academic: Understanding the social and emotional aspects of giftedness. KEEP Academy, Tallmadge, OH.

Sparber, C.(2017). Thinking outside the box to meet the diverse needs of school communities. Presentation at the Aspiring School Leaders Regional Education Conference, Cleveland, OH.

Sparber, C., Daviso, A., & McMahan, R. (2017). Evidence-based predictors and practices for promoting positive transition employment outcomes.  Presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children Conference (CEC) Boston, MA.

Sparber, C. (2017).  Instructional strategies for improving learning outcomes in mixed ability classrooms. Ohio Association for Gifted Children, OAGC Teacher Academy, Columbus, OH.

Sparber, C., Daviso, A., & McMahan Queen, R. (2017). Promoting positive outcomes for students with moderate to intensive disabilities. OCALICON 2017, Columbus, OH.

Flexer, R., McMahan Queen, R., & Sparber, C. (2016).  Capacity building through personnel development: The changing roles of transition specialists. Division on Career Development and Transition 20th International Conference, Myrtle Beach,SC.

Daviso, A., & Sparber, C. (2016).  Apps to improve transition to employment and post-secondary education. Division on Career Development and Transition 20th International Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC. 

Sparber, C.& McMahan Queen, R. (2016). Evidence-based predictors and practices for promoting positive outcomes for students with moderate/intensive needs. Division on Career development and transition 20th International Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Baer, R. & Sparber, C. (2016). Instructional strategies for improving learning in mixed ability classrooms. Division on Career development and transition 20th International Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Sparber, C. & McMahan Queen, R. (2016).  Using video modeling to promote positive outcomes for students with moderate/intensive needs. Division on Career Development and Transition 20th International Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Baer, R., & Sparber, C. (2016).  Universal design strategies for mixed ability classrooms. Division on Career Development and Transition 20th International Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Sparber, C. & McMahan Queen, R., (2016).  Evidence-Based Predictors and Practices for Promoting Positive Outcomes. OCALICON 2016, Columbus, OH.

Sparber, C. & McMahan Queen, R., (2016). Using video modeling to teach employment related social skills to individuals with moderate/intensive needs. The 2016 Northeast Ohio Transition Symposium, Kent, OH.  

Sparber, C. (2016).  Instructional strategies for improving learning outcomes for twice-exceptional students. Ohio Association for Gifted Children, OAGC Fall Conference, Columbus, OH.

Sparber, C. & McMahan Queen, R., (2015). Video modeling as an intervention. The 2015 Northeast Ohio Transition Symposium, Kent, OH.  

Sparber, C. (2015).  Evidence-based predictors and practices for promoting positive outcomes for transition age youth with disabilities. Division on Career Development and Transition 19th International Conference, Portland, OR.

Sparber, C. & McMahan Queen, R., (2015).  Using video modeling to teach employment related social skills to individuals with moderate/intensive needs. OCALICON 2015, Columbus, OH. November, 2015

Sparber, C. & Daviso, A. (2015). Predictors for promoting positive outcomes for students with autism. OCALICON 2015, Columbus, OH. November, 2015

Sparber, C. (2014). Meta-analysis of social story™ interventions on the social skills for children with autism.  Educational Research Exchange, 11th Annual ERE Conference, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH. April, 2014.

Sparber, C. & Daviso, A. (2014). Using Predictors to promote positive outcomes for students with disabilities. Council for Exceptional Children 2014 Convention and Expo, Philadelphia, PA. April, 2014

Baer, R., McMahan, R., Daviso, A. & Sparber, C., (2014). Predictors of successful postschool employment for students with disabilities. Council for Exceptional Children 2014 Convention and Expo, Philadelphia, PA. April, 2014

Sparber, C., Baer, R., & McMahan, R. (2014). Predictors of successful postsecondary education entrance for students with disabilities. Council for Exceptional Children 2014 Convention and Expo, Philadelphia, PA. April, 2014

Sparber, C. & Daviso, A. (2013). Promoting positive outcomes for students with moderate/intensive disabilities. OCALICON 2013, Columbus, OH. November, 2013

Sparber, C. (2013). Meta-analysis of video modeling interventions that teach employment related skills to individuals with autism. Division on Career Development and Transition 17th International Conference, Williamsburg, VA. November, 2013

Sparber, C. & Daviso, A. (2013). Promoting positive outcomes for students with moderate/intensive disabilities. Division on Career Development and transition 17th International Conference, Williamsburg, VA. November, 2013

Sparber, C., Elwood, P., & Pretti-Frontczak, K. Examining the content validity for a preschool mathematics assessment. 29th Annual International Conference for Young Children with special Needs and Their Families, San Francisco, CA. October, 2013

Sparber, C. (2013). An examination of the efficacy of social story™ interventions for increasing social and communication skills for children with autism. Milestone 11th Annual Autism/Asperger’s Conference, Cleveland, OH. June, 2013 .

Sparber C. & Daviso, A. (2013). Promoting positive outcomes for students with autism. Milestone 11th Annual Autism/Asperger’s Conference, Cleveland, OH. June, 2013

Sparber, C. (2013). Meta-analysis of social story™ interventions on the social skills for children with autism.  Presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children Conference (CEC) San Antonio, TX. April, 2013.

Sparber, C. (2013). Video modeling research to practice: Using non-parametric measures in single case research to support video modeling as an evidence-based intervention. International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability & Developmental Disabilities, (DADD) Kona, HA. January, 2013.

Sparber C. & Daviso, A. (2012). Post-school outcomes for students with high-incidence disabilities. Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence, (OCALI), Columbus, OH. November, 2012.

Sparber, C. (2012). Meta-analysis of video modeling interventions on the social skills of children with autism. Educational Research Exchange, 9th Annual ERE Conference, Kent State University, Kent, OH. March, 2012.

Sparber, C. (2010). Differentiating curriculum for inclusive classrooms. Professional Development, Bedford City Schools, Bedford, OH

Sparber, C. (2010). Using singapore math to improve problem solving skills: grades 4-6. Professional Development, Bedford City Schools, Bedford, OH

Sparber, C. (2009). Developing curriculum to meet the needs of advanced learners. Professional Development, Bedford City Schools, Bedford, OH

Sparber, C. (2008). Strategies for differentiating curriculum. Professional Development, Bedford City Schools, Bedford, OH

Sparber, C. (2006). Using Dr. Seuss to teach figurative language.  Ohio Association of Gifted Children Conference, (OAGC) Teacher Workshop, Columbus, OH

Sparber, C. (2005). Nurturing the social & emotional needs of gifted students. Ohio Association of Gifted Children Conference, (OAGC), 2005. Teacher Workshop, Columbus, OH