Dr. Marilyn Scheffler Presentations

2005

Scheffler, M. Trading Gold For Chocolate: Stringent Proof Or Rich Description In Evaluating Broad-Scale State-Level Education Initiatives:  Are Randomized Trials Most Effective? Paper Presented at Evaluation 2005: Crossing Borders, Crossing Boundaries: Joint Conference of the Canadian Evaluation Society and the American Evaluation Association, Toronto, Canada, October.

2004

Scheffler, M. Evaluation Strategies for a State Improvement Grant (2003, March) American Evaluation Association: Evaluation 2004: New Directions for Evaluation, Atlanta, GA, November.

Scheffler, M. and Huffman, C. Evaluation of State Improvement Grants: Challenges of Evaluating SIG Projects-Beyond Data and the Annual Performance Report. 2004 Office of Special Education Programs Joint Personnel Preparation/State Improvement/CSPD Conference, Washington, DC, March.

2003

Scheffler, M. Grant writing: The basics. Nebraska Department of Education Staff Development Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska.

2002

Scheffler, M. How to write a comprehensive system of personnel development grant. Nebraska Department of Education Staff Development Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Scheffler, M. How to write a comprehensive system of personnel development grant. Nebraska Department of Education, Kearney, Nebraska.

Losh, M.A., Greenfield, M. Scheffler, M., & Schliesser, B. Beginning with the end in mind. 2002 OSEP Joint Personnel Preparation/State Improvement CSPD Conference, Washington, DC, February.

Scheffler, M., & Askamit, D. Nebraska state improvement grant evaluation process. Nebraska State Improvement Grant Leadership Development Institute, Kearney, NE, June.

Sheffler, M., Preparing Speech-Language Pathologoists to colloborate in serving children with literacy needs. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention and Expo. New York, New York, April 4.

2001

Vasa, S.F., Shepard, J. Schriner, J., & Scheffler, M. School transition specialists: A field-based preparation program. Council for Exceptional Children Division for Career Development and Transition Conference. Denver, Colorado, October 12.

Scheffler, M., Schriner, J., & Leader-Janssen, E. Project SETS: Secondary educators as transition specialists. International Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO, April.

Scheffler, M., & Askamit, D. Nebraska state improvement grant evaluation process. Nebraska State Improvement Grant Leadership Development Institute, Mahoney Park, Nebraska, June.

1999

Kleinhammer-Tramill, P.J. Tramill, J. Scheffler, M. Ottlinger, K. Beegle, G. Losh, M.A. Senseney, A. Nider, J., & Schleisser, B. Planning, implementing and evaluation of state improvement plans: The Kansas-Nebraska Experience. 7th Annual Conference on Leadership and Change. Alexandria, Virginia.

Kleinhammer-Tramill, P.J. & Schefflerl, M. Designing state improvement grants. Mountail Plains Regional Resource Center Meeting, OSEP Technical Assistance Conference. Arlington, Virginia.

1998

Scheffler, M. & Sievers, M. Toward inclusive education. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Scheffler, M. Bacharach, N. & Kleinhammer-Trammill, J. Kansas project partnership. AACTE Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1997

Vasa, S., & Scheffler, M. Inclusive practices. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Scheffler, M., Bacharach, N., & Kleinhammer-Trammill, J. Kansas project partnership. Teacher Education division, Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Savanna, Georgia.

1996

Scheffler, M., & Sievers, M. Collaborative project for inclusive teacher education. Teacher Education Division, Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Washington, DC.

Scheffler, M. & Losh, M.A. IHE/SEA Collaboration to better prepare teachers for inclusive classrooms. Fourth Annual Conference on the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development, Arlington, Virginia.

Scheffler, M., & Vasa, S. Inclusion in Nebraska Schools: Issues and state of the art. Joint Principals Conference, Kearney, Nebraska, October.

Sheffler, M., & Vasa, S. Compendium of issues regarding inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms. Nebraska Association of Special Education Supervisors, Omaha, Nebraska, October.

Scheffler, M. Those that can, but don't: An overview of specific learning disabilities. Nebraska Paraeducator Conference, Kearney, Nebraska, October.

Scheffler, M. & Vasa, S. Promising practices in inclusion. Nebraska State School Boards Association, Omaha, Nebraska, November.

1995

Scheffler, M. Project RESPOND. Nebraska Department of Education Staff Development Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska, April.

1994

Scheffler, M. The puzzle of learning disabilities. Nebraska Paraeducators Conference, Kearney, Nebraska.

Scheffler, M. & Losh, M.A. Alternative strategies for meeting personnel shortages. Teacher Education Division, Council for Exceptional Children Annual National Conference, San Diego, California.

Scheffler, M. Recruitment and retention of speech-language pathologists for hard-to-fill posiitons. Invited paper. International Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado.

Scheffler, M. Basics of grant writing. Invited Presentation. 1994 Governor's Conference on Community Service, Lincoln, Nebraska, April.

Scheffler, M. Exploring exceptionalities. Nebraska Paraeducator Conference, Kearney, Nebraska, October.

1993

Scheffler, M. Project RESPOND. Nebraska Department of Education Staff Development Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Scheffler, M. & Marvin, C. Training opportunities in early intervention at UNL. Nebraska Department of Education Staff Development Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Scheffler, M. Collaboration between SEA and IHE. National Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Coordinator's Conference. Washington, DC.

1992

Scheffler, M. & Marvin, C. Training opportunities in early intervention at UNL. Nebraska Department of Education Staff Development Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska.

1991

Scheffler, M. & Marvin, C. Training opportunities in early intervention at UNL. Nebraska Department of Education Staff Development Conference, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Scheffler Grants

Scheffler, M. & Hux, K. Project Re-Entry: Preparing Speech-Language Pathologists to Serve Students with Traumatic Brain Injury. OSERS ($800,000), 2006-2010.
Scheffler, M. Personnel Development Grants Evaluation. NDE ($35,910) 7/1/06-6/30/07.
Scheffler, M. IDEA Results Matter: General Supervision Enhancement Grant, OSERS ($750,000).
Scheffler, M. General Supervision Enhancement Grant. OERS ($824,999/1 year) 2005-2006.
Scheffler, M. Nebraska State Personnel Development Grant. OSERS ($3,212,905/ 5 years)
2005 - 2010.
Scheffler, M. & Sanger, D. Project Support: Speech-language Pathologists Supporting Literacy Instruction. OSERS ($800,000,  $200,00/year/4 years) 2004 - 2008.
Scheffler, M. (2005) NSIG Evaluation Support. Nebraska Department of Education. $47,648 1 year 2005 - 2006.
Scheffler, M. & Sanger, D. Project Support: Speech-language pathologists Supporting Literacy Instruction. OSERS ($800,000,  $200,00/year/4 years)Scheffler, M., Sanger, D. & Reichmuth, S.  (2004). Project Support: Speech-Language Pathologists Supporting Literacy Instruction. OSERS $200,000/year/4 years, $800,000, 2004 - 2008.
Scheffler, M. (2004). Nebraska General Supervision Enhancement Grant. OSERS
$825, 000, 1 year for Nebraska Department of Education.
Scheffler, M. (2004). NSIG Evaluation Support. Nebraska Department of Education.
$47,648 1 year.

Vasa & Scheffler. Project NETS: Nebraska Educational Transition Specialists. OSERS ($596,310 /year/4 years) 2003 - 2007.

Scheffler, M. Greenfield, M. Finke, J. & Aksamit, D. Nebraska State Improvement Grant Supplement. USOE/OSERS, (for Nebraska Department of Education), $264,994, 1 year, 2002-2003.

Scheffler, M. and Sanger, D. Preparing SLPs to Meet the Needs of Language Impaired Youth Who Are/May Become Involved in Violence. Nebraska Department of Education, $9499, 2001-2002.

Scheffler, M. Brauen, M. Schliesser, B. & Losh, MA. IDEA General Supervision Enhancement Grant: NEPSCA: Nebraska Enhancement of the Process for Conducting a Self-Assessment. (for Nebraska Department of Education), USOE/OSERS, $797,184, 2001-2003.

Scheffler, M. NSIG: Nebraska State Improvement Plan for Special Education. USOE/OSERS, (for Nebraska Department of Education), USOE/OSERS, $1,483,655, 1999-2005.

Scheffer, M. & Sanger, D. Project Literacy: Preparing Speech-Language Pathologists to Collaboratively Serve Children with Language-Based Literacy Needs. USOE/OSERS, $734,175, 1999-2003.

Vasa, S.F. & Scheffler, M. Project SETS: Secondary Educators as Transition Specialists. USOE/OSERS, $596,310, 1998-2001.

Scheffler, M. State Improvement Grant Support. Nebraska Department of Education, $62,800, 1999-2002.

Scheffler, M. State Improvement Grant Evaluation. Nebraska Department of Education, $17,800, 1999-2002.

Scheffler, M., & Vasa, S. Project PROMOTE: Preparing paraeducators for teaching positions in special education. USOE/OSERS, $712,881. 2000.

Scheffler, M. Sanger, D & Bernthal, J. Project RETURN: Recruiting Speech-Language Pathologists for Hard-to-Fill Positions. USOE/Osers, $843,380, 1994-1999.

Scheffler, M. & Vasa, S.F. Preparing Personnel with Degrees in General Education to Certify Them for Positions in Inclusionary Schools. USOE/OSERS, $712,881, 1993-1997.

Rakers, D. Scheffler, M. & Vasa, S.F. Special Education Inclusion: Update for School Board Members and Administrators. (Joint Project with Nebraska Council of School Administrators), Nebraska Department of Education, $7,500, 1996-1997.

Vasa, S.F. & Scheffler, M. Disseminating Model Practices in Inclusion. Nebraska Department of Education, $9,500, 1996-1997.

Scheffler, M. & Vasa, S.F. Strategies for Curriculum Adaptation/Modification in Inclusive Classrooms. Nebraska Department of Education, $5,007, 1996.

Scheffer, M. & Losh, M.A. Exploring Inclusionary Trends and Practices in Nebraska Schools and Colleges with Nebraska Department of Education. Kansas State Borad of Education, $20,000, 1990-1995.

Scheffler, M. & Vasa, S.F. Disseminating Model Practices in Inclusion. Nebraska Department of Education Comprehensive System of Personnel Development, $7,500, 1995.

Vasa, S.F. & Scheffler, M. Beginning Teacher Support Project. USOE/OSERS, $388,872, 1991-1994.

Scheffler, M. & Bernthal, J. Project RESPOND: Recruiting and Educating Speech-Language Pathologists for Out-State Districts. USOE/OSERS, $327,999, 1990-1994.

Hibbeler, P. & Scheffler, M. & Nebraska Drug-Free Schools and Communities. USOE (for Educational Service Unit #9), $375,000, 1991-1994.

Losh, M.A. & Scheffler, M. Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Technical Assistance to States. (for Nebraska Department of Education). USOE/OSERS, (for Nebraska Department of Education), $278,000, 1989-1993.

Marvin, C. & Scheffler, M. Project INTERSECT: Interdisciplinary Training for Speech-Language Pathologists and Early Childhood Teachers for Speech-Language Pathologists and Early Childhood Teachers Working with Young Handicapped Children and Their Families. USOE/OSERS, $326,372, 1988-1993.

Losh, M.A. & Scheffler, M. & Nebraska Special Education Support Project. USOE/OSERS, (for Nebraska Department of Education), $151,911, 1988-1992.

Scheffler, M. Toward a Drug Free Nebraska. (for Educational Service Unit #9), USOE/OSERS, $118,786, 1989-1990.

Barlow, T. & Scheffler, M. Student Achievement Through Staff Development. Nebraska Department of Education, (for Educational Serivce Unit #9), $10,000, 1990-1991.

Barlow, T. & Scheffler, M. Learning Strategies Implementation Training. Comprehensive System of Personnel Development, Nebraska Department of Education, (for Educational Service Unit#9), $5,000, 1990-1991.

Gronewold, J. & Scheffler, M. Developing Capable People II. Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Nebraska Department of Education, (for Educational Service Unit #11), $10,000, 1990-1991.

Scheffler, M. Project CATTS: Creating Alternatives for Transdisciplinary Training. USOE/OSERS, $220,104, 1989-1991.

Scheffler Publications

Scheffler, M. & Vasa, S.F. (1996) Promising practices in inclusion: A survey. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Scheffler, M., Baack, K., and Morehouse, T. (1995) Barkley Center Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic Student Handbook (revision). Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Scheffler, M., & Vasa, S.F. (1993) Preliminary survey: Inclusion issues and practices in special education teacher education programs. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Scheffler, M., Vasa, S.F., & Burklund, C. (1993) Mentor training manual. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Scheffler, M., & Bishop, C. (1992) Annotated bibliography: Speech-language pathology in rural areas (ED #351825). Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Scheffler, M., Giles, J., Moudry, S., Sandall, C., & Wadkins, K. (1992) Community resources for children with disabilities. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Scheffler, M., Baack, K., and Morehouse, T. (1992) Barkley Center Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic Student Handbook (revision). Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Scheffler, M. (1991). Respite care provider survey. Lincoln and Lancaster County Consortium for Children and Youth.

Peer Reviewed

Sanger, D., Scheffler, M., Drake, B., Hilgert, K., Creswell, J.W., & Hanson, D.J. (2000). Maltreated female delinquents speak about their communication behaviors. Communication Disorders Quarterly, 21, 176-187.

Sanger, D. Scheffler, M., Drake, B., Hilgert, K., Creswell, J., & Hansen, D.J. (1999) Maltreated female delinquents speak about their communication behaviors. Exceptional Children.

Montgomery, J. K., Sanger, D., Moore-Brown, B., Smith, L., & Scheffler, M. Educator's opinions about the connection between communication an school violence. Journal of Special Education Leadership. In press.

Non-Peer Reviewed

Scheffler, M., Aksamit, D. and Greenfield, M. (2002). A Focus Group Analysis of NSIG school status in school-wide positive behavioral supports prior to participation. Lincoln, NE, Nebraska Department of Education.

Scheffler, M. L., Aksamit, D.L , Rezac, C. and Greenfield, M. (2002) The relationship between readiness and the implementation of school-wide positive behavioral support systems. Lincoln, NE, Nebraska Department of Education.

Scheffler, M., Aksamit, D. and Greenfield, M. (2002). Nebraska state improvement grant: Baseline information: 2000-2001. Lincoln, NE, Nebraska Department of Education.

Sanger, D., Moss, J. Scheffler, M.,& Brunken, C. (2001, Nov. ) Speech language pathologists? opinions about the connection between communication and schoolviolence. The Networker.

Kleinhammer-Tramill. P.J., Tramill, J., Scheffler, M., Ottlinger, K., Beegle, G., Losh, M.A., Senseney, A.; Nider, J., & Schliesser, B. (1999). Planning, implementing and evaluation of State Improvement Plans: The Kansas-Nebraska experience. Monograph Proceedings of the 7th Annual Conference on Leadership and Change. Alexandria, VA NASDSE.

Scheffler, M., (1997). School violence in Nebraska: What do we know?. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Department of Education.

Scheffler, M., & Vasa, S.F. (1997). Overview of Inclusion (module 1). Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Scheffler, M., & Vasa, S.F. (1997). Preparation for inclusion of students with disabilities. (module 2). Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Scheffler, M., & Vasa, S.F. (1997). Introduction to adapting instruction for students with special needs. (module 3). Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Scheffler, M., & Vasa, S.F. (1997). Inclusion in Nebraska schools: Issues and promising practices. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska - Lincoln.