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Dr. Pamela K. Peak

Principal Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Educational Psychology

(940) 565-4192

Email: pamela.peak@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of North Texas, 1994
    Major: Special Education
    Specialization: Learning Disabilities and Educational Assessment
    Dissertation: Investigating the Selected Validity of Authentic Assessment in Written Language for Students with and without Learning Disabilities
  • MEd, University of North Texas, 1991
    Major: Special Education
    Specialization: Educational Assessment
  • BS, Stephen F. Austin University, 1987
    Major: Elementary Education and Special Education

Professional Positions

  • Lecturer, Coordinator of the Educational Diagnostician Program, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2008 - 2012).
  • Lecturer, Coordinator of IMPACT Alternative Certification Program in Special Education, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2007 - 2008).
  • Adjunct Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (1994 - 2007).
  • Resource Teacher, Lake Dallas Independent School District. Lake Dallas Independent School District. (2001 - 2002).
  • Resource Teacher, Irving Independent School District. Irving Independent School District. (1989 - 1993).
  • Resource Teacher, Lewisville Independent School District. Lewisville Independent School District. (1987 - 1989).

    • Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Principal Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2018 - Present).
  • Senior Lecturer, Coordinator of the Educational Diagnostician Program, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2012 - 2018).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Educational Diagnostician Grades (PK-12), State Board for Educator Certification. (1991 - Present).
  • Elementary Mathematics (Grades 1-8), State Board for Educator Certification. (1987 - Present).
  • Elementary Self-Contained (Grades 1-8), State Board for Educator Certification. (1987 - Present).
  • Generic Special Education (Grades PK-12), State Board for Educator Certification. (1987 - Present).

Professional Memberships

  • Parent Teacher Organization. (2000 - Present).
  • Council for Exceptional Children. (1994 - Present).
  • Council for Learning Disabilities. (1994 - Present).

Development Activities

  • Seminar, Accommodating Disabilities for Anti-Bias & Cultural Awareness Program, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (December 17, 2020 - December 17, 2020).
  • Seminar, Annual CyberSecurity Awareness Training, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 30, 2020 - October 30, 2020).
  • Seminar, Anti-Bias & Cultural Awareness Program Fall 2020, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 7, 2020 - October 7, 2020).
  • Seminar, Dyslexia, A Specific Learning Disability: An Essential Component of n FIE, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (August 10, 2020 - August 10, 2020).
  • Seminar, Following Your ARD/IEP Agenda: A Basic Intro for Assuring Legal Requirements are Met, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (August 5, 2020 - August 5, 2020).
  • Seminar, Dysgraphia, A Specific Learning Disability: An Essential Component of an FIE, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (August 3, 2020 - August 3, 2020).
  • Seminar, Remote Testing is Closer than You Think: Considerations & Tips for Planning & Conducting RT, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (July 24, 2020 - July 24, 2020).
  • Seminar, Tips for Effective Collaboration, Communication, and Facilitation for Evaluators, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (July 22, 2020 - July 22, 2020).
  • Seminar, Becoming an Educational Detective in the Early Childhood Setting (Part 2 of 2), Beyond the Score. United States of America. (July 21, 2020 - July 21, 2020).
  • Seminar, Becoming an Educational Detective in the Early Childhood Setting (Part 1 of 2), Beyond the Score. United States of America. (July 10, 2020 - July 10, 2020).
  • Seminar, Considerations for a Purposeful Bilingual Evaluation, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (July 8, 2020 - July 8, 2020).
  • Seminar, COVID-19 Safety Training Part II, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020).
  • Seminar, Understanding, Planning, & Conducting a Comprehensive Dysgraphia Evaluation, A Discussion, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (June 26, 2020 - June 26, 2020).
  • Seminar, Using the C-SEP Framework for Dyslexia Evaluations, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (June 23, 2020 - June 23, 2020).
  • Seminar, Conducting a Bilingual Evaluation Using C-SEP, Beyond the Score. Argyle,TX,United States of America. (June 18, 2020 - June 18, 2020).
  • Seminar, COVID -19 Safety Training Part I, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (June 10, 2020 - June 10, 2020).
  • Seminar, “I’m Not Biased!” Implicit Biases, What Every Evaluator Needs to Know, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (June 9, 2020 - June 9, 2020).
  • Seminar, Managing a Diverse Team, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 10, 2020 - May 10, 2020).
  • Seminar, Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 9, 2020 - May 9, 2020).
  • Seminar, Developing Cross Cultural Intelligence, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 9, 2020 - May 9, 2020).
  • Seminar, Inclusive Leadership, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 8, 2020 - May 8, 2020).
  • Seminar, Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 5, 2020 - May 5, 2020).
  • Other (Keynote Speaker), Keynote Speaker: Bakari Sellers, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 4, 2020 - May 4, 2020).
  • Other (Keynote Speaker), Keynote Speaker: Howard J. Ross, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 4, 2020 - May 4, 2020).
  • Other (Keynote Speaker), Social Justice Speaker: Dr. Juan Sánchez Muñoz, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 4, 2020 - May 4, 2020).
  • Other (Private Conversation), Private Conversation with Bakari Sellers, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 4, 2020 - May 4, 2020).
  • Seminar, Compliance Awareness Training, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 4, 2020 - May 4, 2020).
  • Seminar, Continued Conversations: Women of Color and White Women in the Academy: Understanding White Privilege, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 4, 2020 - May 4, 2020).
  • Seminar, Creating Space for Difficult Conversations & Opportunities for Cross-Cultural and Cross-Racial Conversations, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 4, 2020 - May 4, 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, Child Welfare 360° Degrees: A Comprehensive Focus on Current Legislation, Research and Practice, Title IV-E Initiative at TWU. United States of America. (October 26, 2017 - October 26, 2017).
  • Continuing Education Program, Educational Advocacy, CASA. United States of America. (January 28, 2017 - January 28, 2017).
  • Continuing Education Program, Trauma Informed Advocacy, CASA. United States of America. (January 25, 2017 - January 25, 2017).
  • Continuing Education Program, Using a Core Selective Approach to Identify SLD: Comprehensive, Efficient, Precise, ESC 11. United States of America. (January 13, 2017).
  • Continuing Education Program, Dysgraphia Evaluation Overview, ESC 11. United States of America. (January 10, 2017 - January 10, 2017).
  • Continuing Education Program, Adoption Advocacy, CASA. United States of America. (January 7, 2017).
  • Continuing Education Program, Dyslexia, the Diagnostician, and the FIE, ESC 11. United States of America. (December 13, 2016 - December 13, 2016).
  • Workshop, CTOPP 2 and GORT 5, ESC 11. United States of America. (December 2, 2016 - December 2, 2016).
  • Conference Attendance, Foster Care Redesign: Impact on Children, CASA. United States of America. (October 21, 2016).
  • Conference Attendance, Summer Evaluation Institute 2016, ESC 11. United States of America. (July 26, 2016 - July 28, 2016).
  • Workshop, 101 Strategies to Increase Parent Engagement, ESC 11. United States of America. (July 14, 2016 - July 14, 2016).
  • Workshop, Foundational Skills for New Evaluation Personnel, ESC 11. United States of America. (June 20, 2016 - June 20, 2016).
  • Workshop, Examining the XBASS - Beginners, ESC 11. United States of America. (June 9, 2016 - June 9, 2016).
  • Continuing Education Program, Child Abuse and Suicide Prevention, CASA. United States of America. (July 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, Summer Evaluation Institute 2015, ESC 11. United States of America. (July 29, 2015 - July 30, 2015).
  • Continuing Education Program, Secondary Trauma Training, CASA. United States of America. (February 2015).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • EDSP 3210 - Educational Aspects of Exceptional Learners, 15 courses.
  • EDSP 4320 - Educational Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners, 29 courses.
  • EDSP 4330 - ADV ED STRA EX LR, 1 course.
  • EDSP 4900 - Special Problems, 4 courses.
  • EDSP 5240 - Collaboration with Parents, Paraeducators and Professionals, 7 courses.
  • EDSP 5321 - Authentic Assessment, 1 course.
  • EDSP 5360 - Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, 10 courses.
  • EDSP 5430 - Advanced Practicum: Special Education, 6 courses.
  • EDSP 5510 - Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Learners, 60 courses.
  • EDSP 5520 - Special Education Law, 9 courses.
  • EDSP 5530 - Individualized Diagnostic Assessment I: Practicum, 29 courses.
  • EDSP 5540 - Individualized Diagnostic Assessment II: Practicum., 14 courses.
  • EDSP 5560 - Assistive Technology, 20 courses.
  • EDSP 5710 - Special Education Programs and Practices, 25 courses.
  • EDSP 5740 - Learning Strategies for Promoting Proficiency in Reading and Language Arts for Exceptional Learners, 2 courses.
  • EPSY 5000 - Introduction to Educational Psychology, 1 course.
  • EPSY 5350 - Foundations of PsychoEducational Measurement, 16 courses.
  • EPSY 5800 - Studies of Educational Psychology, 2 courses.
  • EPSY 5900 - Special Problems, 1 course.

Directed Student Learning

  • Dissertation Committee Member, "Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Experiences of Caribbean Immigrant Families Living in the United States," Educational Psychology. (May 2020 - May 2022).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, "Prevalence of Dyslexia in Texas public and charter schools: Policy evaluability analysis of state law," Teacher Education and Administration. (December 2016 - April 19, 2019).

Awards and Honors

  • Nominated for Outstanding Lecturer Award, University of North Texas/College of Education. (April 2020).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Barrio, B.L., Peak, P.K., Murawski, W.W. (2017). English language learners in special education: Best practices. In W.W. Murawski (Ed.). What Really Works in Special Education. Thousand Oaks, CA, Corwin.

    • Conference Proceeding

  • Ellison, A., Knezek, G., Christensen, R.R., Tyler-Wood, T.L., Barrio, B., Peak, P.K. (2010). Computerized Classroom Simulation Improves Pre-Service & In-Service Teachers.

    • Journal Article

  • Hovey, P., Peak, P., Ferguson, Wolf. (2021). Targeted response to intervention training with charter school teachers: Effects on knowledge and implementation. International Forum of Special Education and Child Development. (2) 12-21.
  • Peterson-Ahmad, M., Hovey, K.A., Peak, P.K. (2018). Pre-service teacher perceptions and knowledge regarding professional development: Implications for teacher preparation programs. Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship. 7 (2)
  • Barrio, B.L., Peak, P.K. (2017). Culturally responsive practices in a response to intervention model when working with English language learners.
  • Combes, B.H., Peak, P.K., Barrio, B., Lindo, E.J., Hovey, K.A., Lim, O., Peterson, M., Dorel, T., Goran, L. (2016). Updating and disseminating the Council for Learning Disabilities’ principles of ethical practice: employing a case-based framework. Intervention in School & Clinic.
  • Combes, B.H., Peak, P.K., Barrio, B.L., Lindo, E.J., Hovey, K., Lim, O., Peterson-Ahmad, M., Dorel, T.G., Goran, L. (2016). Revisiting Principles of Ethical Practice Using a Case Study Framework. Other. 52 (2) 92-101. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84989823572
  • Combes, B.H., Peak, P.K., Barrio, B.L., Lindo, E.J., Hovey, K., Lim, O., , Peterson-Ahmad, M., Dorel, T., Goran, L. (2016). Revisiting Principles of Ethical Practice Using a Case Study Framework. Intervention in School & Clinic. 52 (2) 92-101. Sage.

    • Organization Newsletter

  • Hovey, K., Peterson-Ahmad, M., Barrio, B.L., Lim, O., Peak, P. (2019). Supporting English language learners with learning disabilities: A case study.

    • Test and Measurement Instrument

  • Hresko, W.P., Peak, P.K., Shelley, H.R., Bridges-Hicks, D. (2018). Young children’s achievement test – 2nd edition. Austin, TX, Pro-ED. http://www.proedinc.com/customer/ProductView.aspx?ID=1684
  • Hresko, W.P., Shelley, H.R., Peak, P.K. (2013). Test of Early Written Language - 3rd edition. Austin, TX, Pro-ED. http://www.proedinc.com/customer/productView.aspx?ID=4975

Presentations Given

    Oral Presentation

  • Peak, P.K. (Author & Presenter), Global Inclusive Education Virtual Summer Camp 2023, Dyslexia in different languages, Comprehensive Autism & Related Disabilities Education & Training Academy, Global Inclusive Education Virtual Summer Camp 2023, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Hovey, K. (Author & Presenter), Peak, P.K. (Author), Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Charter school educators: Examining perceptions of response to intervention, Association of Teacher Educators, Orlando, FL, United States of America. (2017).
  • Lindo, E. (Author & Presenter), Peak, P.K. (Author), Pacific Coast Research Conference, Knowledge and implementation of response to intervention: An examination of pre-service teachers, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Coronado, C.A., United States of America. (2017).
  • Hovey, K. (Author & Presenter), Peak, P.K. (Author & Presenter), Council for Learning Disabilities International Conference, Charter school teachers’ perceptions and knowledge of response to intervention, Council for Learning Disabilities, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2016).
  • Barrio, B.L. (Author & Presenter), Peak, P.K. (Author & Presenter), Council for Learning Disabilities International Conference, Understanding ELL students with/out disabilities through culturally responsive practices, Council for Learning Disabilities, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (2016).
  • Hovey, K. (Author & Presenter), Peak, P.K. (Author & Presenter), Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division Conference, Knowledge and implementation of response to intervention: An examination of charter school teachers, Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division, Tempe, AZ, United States of America. (2015).
  • Peak, P.K. (Author & Presenter), Hovey, K. (Author & Presenter), Texas Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Differentiating instruction: Strategies for meeting the needs of all learners, Texas Council for Exceptional Children, Fort Worth, TX, United States of America. (2015).
  • Combes, B.H. (Author & Presenter), Peak, P.K. (Author & Presenter), Barrio, B.L. (Author & Presenter), Hovey, K. (Author & Presenter), Dorel, T. (Author & Presenter), Peterson-Ahmad, M. (Author & Presenter), Lim, O. (Author & Presenter), Council for Learning Disabilities International Conference, CLD code of ethics and standards: Time for a new look?, Council for Learning Disabilities, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2014).
  • Peak, P.K. (Author & Presenter), Combes, B.H. (Author & Presenter), Lindo, E.J. (Author & Presenter), Council for Learning Disabilities International Conference, Teacher perceptions of their efforts toward parental engagement, Council for Learning Disabilities, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2014).

    • Other

  • Peak, P.K. (Author & Presenter), Barrio, B. (Author), Combes, B.H. (Author), Aldridge (Author), Combes, J. (Author), International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Conversation about Standards for Teaching Students with LD, Las Vegas, NV, United States of America. (2015 - 2015).
  • Combes, B.H. (Author & Presenter), Peak, P.K. (Author), Barrio, B. (Author), Lim, O. (Author), International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Code of ethics and standards: Time for a new look?, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Peak, P.K. (Author & Presenter), Combes, B.H. (Author), Lim, O. (Author), International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Teacher perceptions of their efforts toward parental engagement, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Combes, B.H. (Author & Presenter), Peak, P.K. (Author), Lindo, E.J. (Author), International Conference on Learning Disabilities, I wish you’d told me that: Novice teaches speak on working with parents, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2013 - 2013).
  • Combes, B.H. (Author & Presenter), Peak, P.K. (Author), Carter, K. (Author), Lindo, E.J. (Author), International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Teacher/parent collaboration: From pre-service ideas to classroom practices, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2012 - 2012).

    • Poster

  • Peak, P.K. (Author & Presenter), Nikhat, A. (Author & Presenter), Council for Learning Disabilities, Effectiveness of integrating curriculum with HLPs at minority and Hispanic serving institutions, Council for Learning Disabilities, Denver, CO, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Peak, P.K. (Author), Endia, L. (Author), Council for Exceptional Children, Knowledge and implementation of response to intervention: An examination of pre-service teachers., Tampa, FL, United States of America. (2018).
  • Peak, P.K. (Author & Presenter), Hovey, K. (Author & Presenter), Annual Conference, Training effect on charter school teachers’ knowledge and concerns related to response to intervention implementation, Council for Exceptional Children Convention, Boston, MA, United States of America. (2017).

    • Sharing Session

  • PEAK, P.K. (Author & Presenter), 43rd International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Developing Partnerships with CLD Families when Communicating Assessment Results, Council for Learning Disabilities, Las Vegas, NV, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).

    • Symposium

  • Hovey, K.A. (Author & Presenter), Peak, P.K. (Author), Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Student reflections from working in special education classrooms during a short-term study abroad., Las Vegas, NV, United States of America. (2018).
  • Hovey, K.A. (Author & Presenter), Peak, P.K. (Author & Presenter), Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division Conference, Effects of targeted training on charter school teachers' perceptions and knowledge of response to intervention., Savannah, GA, United States of America. (2017).
  • Peak, P.K. (Author & Presenter), Hovey, K.A. (Author & Presenter), Peterson-Ahmad, M.B. (Author), Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division Conference, Pre-service teacher perceptions and knowledge regarding professional development: Implications for teacher preparation programs., Savannah, GA, United States of America. (2017).
  • Peak, P.K. (Author & Presenter), Hovey, K.A. (Author & Presenter), Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division Conference, Students’ perceptions and experiences working with students with disabilities during a short-term study abroad., Savannah, GA, United States of America. (2017).
  • Barrio, B.L. (Author & Presenter), Peak, P.K. (Author), Hovey, K.A. (Author), Council for Learning Disabilities International Conference, Pre-service Teachers' beliefs about culturally responsive RtI: A multi-university comparison, Baltimore, MD, United States of America. (2017).

Media Contributions

    Magazine

  • "Special Education Study Abroad," (November 2017).

Service

University Service

  • Member, COE Review Promotion Tenure Committee. (August 2019 - Present).
  • Member, EPSY Merit and Awards Committee (LMAC). (August 2019 - Present).
  • Member, Non-Tenure Track Faculty Mentoring Network. (August 2015 - Present).
  • Member, UNT's Women's Faculty Network. (August 2014 - Present).
  • Committee Chair, EPSY Master’s Policies Committee. (2010 - Present).
  • Committee Member, COE Educator Preparation Advisory Council (EPAC). (August 2008 - Present).
  • Program Coordinator, UNT's Educational Diagnostician Program. (August 2008 - Present).
  • Chairperson, EPSY Search Committee. (August 2022 - April 2023).
  • Member, Educational Diagnostician Content Advisory Committee. (July 27, 2022 - July 28, 2022).
  • Member, EPSY Search Committee. (August 2019 - May 2020).
  • Faculty Advisor, Best Buddies. (December 2017 - December 2018).
  • Member, Faculty Advising Committee. (September 2017 - 2018).
  • Committee Chair, EPSY Search Committee. (January 2018 - April 2018).
  • Committee Chair, EPSY Search Committee. (August 2017 - December 2017).
  • Committee Chair, EPSY Merit and Awards Committee (LMAC). (January 2014 - March 2017).
  • Member, EPSY Scholarship Committee. (2016).
  • Committee Chair, EPSY Search Committee. (August 2014 - April 2015).
  • Committee Chair, EPSY Search Committee. (August 2014 - April 2015).
  • Committee Chair, EPSY Search Committee. (August 2012 - April 2013).

Public Service

  • Member (Advocate for children in foster care), Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). (2014 - Present).
  • Board Member, North Texas Collegiate Academy. (2014 - Present).

Professional Service

  • Member, Council for Learning Disabilities Diversity Committee. (October 2017 - Present).
  • Member, Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). (August 1994 - Present).
  • Member, Council for Learning Disabilities. (August 1994 - Present).
  • Member, Council for Learning Disabilities Executive Committee. (October 2015 - October 2017).
  • Committee Chair, Council for Learning Disabilities Standards & Ethics Committee. (October 2015 - October 2017).