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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

  • Other (Microcredential), AI Fundamentals, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (November 2024 - November 2024).
  • Continuing Education Program, Faculty/Staff Training: Creating Inclusive and Accessible Environments for Students who are d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing, University of North Texas. United States of America. (November 20, 2024 - November 20, 2024).
  • Seminar, What If?...Being Prepared for a Student Crisis or Campus Tragedy, University of North Texas. United States of America. (October 23, 2024 - October 23, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Cybersecurity Awareness Training, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 14, 2024 - October 14, 2024).
  • Continuing Education Program, UNT Annual Ethics Training: Professional Standards in the Workplace, University of North Texas. United States of America. (August 21, 2024 - August 21, 2024).
  • Continuing Education Program, UNT Texas Senate Bill 17 Acknowledgement, University of North Texas. United States of America. (August 21, 2024 - August 21, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), How to Improve the Accuracy of SLD Identification Decisions When PSW is Used: Step-by-Step Guidance and a Case Example, Riverside. United States of America. (August 8, 2024 - August 8, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Intellectual Development of Multilingual Learners: Maximizing Test Results, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (August 8, 2024 - August 8, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Report Writing When Using PSWE to Identify Dyslexia, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (August 7, 2024 - August 7, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), The IEP Report Card: How is Your Team Doing?, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (August 7, 2024 - August 7, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Developmental Indicators of Learning and Behavior Problems: Special Considerations, Riverside. United States of America. (August 6, 2024 - August 6, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Beyond the Score, Research to Practice: 10 Ways the WJ V Enhances Your Assessment Experience. United States of America. (August 5, 2024 - August 5, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Unlock the Future of Assessment: Dive into the Woodcock-Johnson V Digital Revolution, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (August 5, 2024 - August 5, 2024).
  • Continuing Education Program, Certificate of Excellence in Teaching Online, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (January 2024 - May 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Qualifying for Other Health Impaired: What We Know, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (May 15, 2024 - May 15, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Building a Culture of Self-Determination, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (April 30, 2024 - April 30, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Issues in Assessing Bilingual Students: One Size Does Not Fit All, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (April 25, 2024 - April 25, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Introduction to the WMLS III, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (April 24, 2024 - April 24, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Slow Learner or SLD, Beyond the Score. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (April 17, 2024 - April 17, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), But Do They Qualify?, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (April 12, 2024 - April 12, 2024).
  • Workshop, Self-Compassion, University of North Texas. United States of America. (April 9, 2024 - April 9, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Coming Soon: A Sneak Peek into the WJ V, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (April 5, 2024 - April 5, 2024).
  • Seminar, Building Burnout Resistance - Faculty Talk with Dr. Aneika Simons, University of North Texas. United States of America. (April 5, 2024 - April 5, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), AI Demystified: What Special Education Practitioners Need to Know, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (April 4, 2024 - April 4, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Integrating Multiple Sources of Data, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (April 4, 2024 - April 4, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Assessing Early Literacy Skills Using the BEAS, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (March 29, 2024 - March 29, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Basic Introduction to C-SEP (PSW Model), Beyond the Score. United States of America. (March 27, 2024 - March 27, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Fully Understanding FAPE, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (March 27, 2024 - March 27, 2024).
  • Continuing Education Program, CETO Faculty Panel, University of North Texas. Texas,United States of America. (March 22, 2024 - March 22, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Culturally Relevant Instruction: Teaching for Everyone’s Success, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (March 22, 2024 - March 22, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), Increase Student Engagement with iClicker, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (March 21, 2024 - March 21, 2024).
  • Workshop, Task Demand Analysis, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (March 19, 2024 - March 19, 2024).
  • Workshop, Introduction to the ECAD, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (March 14, 2024 - March 14, 2024).
  • Workshop, Using Tactical Empathy in IEP Meetings, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (March 13, 2024 - March 13, 2024).
  • Workshop, Recognizing the Warning Signs: Indicators for At-Risk Students, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (March 8, 2024 - March 8, 2024).
  • Continuing Education Program, Faculty/Staff Training: Creating Inclusive and Accessible Environments for Students with Visual Impairments, University of North Texas. United States of America. (March 5, 2024 - March 5, 2024).
  • Workshop, Getting the Most out of Standardized Tests, Riverside. United States of America. (March 5, 2024 - March 5, 2024).
  • Workshop, Bilingual Assessment Leadership Group Workshop, Riverside Publishing. United States of America. (February 24, 2024 - February 24, 2024).
  • Other (Online Training), DSI-Tech: Connecting Wirelessly with Ditto, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (February 16, 2024 - February 16, 2024).
  • Workshop, UNT Libraries, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (February 16, 2024 - February 16, 2024).
  • Continuing Education Program, Cybersecurity Awareness Training, University of North Texas. United States of America. (November 13, 2023 - November 13, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, UNT Ethics and Standards of Conduct, University of North Texas. United States of America. (November 13, 2023 - November 13, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Cybersecurity Awareness Training, University of North Texas. United States of America. (September 23, 2023 - September 23, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, UNT Policies & Title IX: Preventing Discrimination Harassment, Sexual Misconduct & Retaliation, University of North Texas. United States of America. (July 30, 2023 - July 30, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, How to Handle Change, University of North Texas. United States of America. (July 11, 2023 - July 11, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, UNT FERPA Basics, University of North Texas. United States of America. (June 11, 2023 - June 11, 2023).
  • Other (Online Training), Conducted a Targeted Assessment Using C-SEP, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (May 5, 2023 - May 5, 2023).
  • Other (Online Training), Benefits of Digital Assessment Solutions, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (April 27, 2023 - April 27, 2023).
  • Other (Online Training), Evaluator’s Toolkit: Title: Rethinking RtI for Emerging Readings, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2023).
  • Other (Online Training), Tying Assessment Data Together for Instruction programming: The Role of the WIIIP (Part 2), Riverside. United States of America. (April 21, 2023 - April 21, 2023).
  • Other (Online Training), Evaluator’s Toolkit: Deep Dive into the WJIV Tests of Cognitive Abilities Manual, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (April 18, 2023 - April 18, 2023).
  • Other (Online Training), Analyzing Task Demands, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (April 13, 2023 - April 13, 2023).
  • Other (Online Training), Selecting Appropriate Variation and Comparison Procedures Based on Referrals, Riverside. United States of America. (April 11, 2023 - April 11, 2023).
  • Other (Online Training), Riverside Insights – The Pre-Referral Process: The Role of the WIIIP, Riverside. United States of America. (April 5, 2023 - April 5, 2023).
  • Other (Online Training), Evaluator’s Toolkit: Conducting a Comprehensive Assessment of Early Learners Using the BEAS and ESGI, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (April 4, 2023 - April 4, 2023).
  • Other (Online Training), Evaluator’s Toolkit: Take a Journey through the Riverside Insights’ Website, Riverside. United States of America. (March 31, 2023 - March 31, 2023).
  • Other (Online Training), Exploring the Versatility of the BDI-3, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (March 23, 2023 - March 23, 2023).
  • Other (Online Training), Explaining the IQ Score: Implications for SLD and ID, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (March 21, 2023 - March 21, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, COE Schmidt Early Childhood Lecture Series presents Flora Harmon and “I’m Am Not Your Babysitter.” A Qualitative Case Study of the Professional Identify of Early Childhood Educators Through a Culturally Responsive Lens, University of North Texas. United States of America. (March 2, 2023 - March 2, 2023).
  • Other (Online Training), Getting the Most Out of your WJIV Score Reports, Beyond th Score. United States of America. (February 27, 2023 - February 28, 2023).
  • Other (Online Training), Driving Instruction in Our FIEs with CBMs, Beyond the Score. United States of America. (February 15, 2023 - February 15, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Verification of Completion for Anti-Bias & Cultural Awareness, University of North Texas. United States of America. (February 14, 2023 - February 14, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Academic Integrity: What is Academic Integrity? How Do you Report Violations? Best Practices to Encourage Academic Honesty in the Classroom. Presenters: Olivia Martinez and Linda Jenkins, University of North Texas. United States of America. (February 8, 2023 - February 8, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Academic Integrity at UNT, University of North Texas. United States of America. (January 29, 2023 - January 29, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Beyond the Mental Health Crisis in Higher Education: What We can Learn from Disabled Academics about Collective Care, University of North Texas. United States of America. (January 17, 2023 - January 17, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, UNT Ethics and Standards of Conduct, University of North Texas. United States of America. (December 18, 2022 - December 18, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Cybersecurity Awareness Training, University of North Texas. United States of America. (October 2022 - October 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Information Security Handbook and Data Protection, University of North Texas. United States of America. (October 24, 2022 - October 24, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Faculty Search Committee Training, University of North Texas. United States of America. (October 18, 2022 - October 18, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Texas Cybersecurity Awareness Training, University of North Texas. United States of America. (October 12, 2022 - October 12, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Available Options for Anti-Bias & Cultural Awareness, University of North Texas. United States of America. (October 5, 2022 - October 5, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Texas Cybersecurity Awareness Training, University of North Texas. United States of America. (October 3, 2022 - October 3, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Promoting Equity Through Inclusive Teaching Practices, University of North Texas. United States of America. (February 15, 2022 - February 15, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Race is, Race Ain’t: Creating Racially-Engaged Campuses and Classrooms, University of North Texas. United States of America. (February 15, 2022 - February 15, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, UNT Ethics and Standards of Conduct, University of North Texas. United States of America. (February 8, 2022 - February 8, 2022).
  • 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.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Guest Lecture, 10 participants. (September 26, 2023).
  • Guest Lecture, 20 participants. (September 26, 2023).
  • Guest Lecture, 15 participants. (September 25, 2023).

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

  • Program Organizer, Study Abroad Expo: Explore the World | Discover Yourself. (October 2022 - Present).
  • Task Force Chair, Adjunct Assignments. (August 2022 - Present).
  • Task Force Member, Educational Diagnostician Content Advisory Committee. (July 27, 2022 - Present).
  • Task Force Member, Course Stewards. (January 2022 - Present).
  • Attendee, Graduation, Graduation Ceremony. (January 2022 - Present).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Opening Meetings. (January 2022 - Present).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Professional Faculty Network. (January 2022 - Present).
  • Member, Review Promotion Tenure Committee. (January 2022 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Special Education Program. (January 2022 - Present).
  • Task Force Member, TExES Success Office Collaboration. (January 2022 - Present).
  • Member, 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).
  • Program Coordinator, UNT's Educational Diagnostician Program. (August 2008 - Present).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Opening Meetings. (January 2004 - Present).
  • Task Force Member, Recruitment Activities. (2004 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Master's Policies Committee. (2010 - August 12, 2024).
  • Committee Chair, Master’s Policies Committee. (2010 - August 12, 2024).
  • Committee Member, EPSY Search Committee (Gifted & Talented Clinical Professor). (January 2024 - May 2024).
  • Attendee, Meeting, EPSY Searches (Assistant Professors in Learning Sciences & SpEd). (January 2024 - May 2024).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Listening Tour. (April 24, 2024 - April 24, 2024).
  • Attendee, Award Ceremony, University Awards. (March 27, 2024 - March 27, 2024).
  • Task Force Member, Academic Program Review. (March 24, 2024 - March 26, 2024).
  • Task Force Member, Faculty Speed Mentoring. (January 2024 - March 24, 2024).
  • Task Force Member, TEA Audit. (August 2023 - December 2023).
  • Other (Promoted Organization), Persevere Until Success Happens (PUSH). (January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2023).
  • Task Force Member, Jungle Bells. (December 12, 2023 - December 12, 2023).
  • Committee Chair, EDSP Search Committee (Senior Lecturer, 2 positions). (August 2022 - May 2023).
  • Committee Member, EDSP Search Committee (Senior Lecturer, 2 positions). (August 2022 - May 2023).
  • Attendee, Graduation, Graduation Ceremony. (May 14, 2023).
  • Chairperson, EPSY Search Committee. (August 2022 - April 2023).
  • Attendee, Meeting, SPED Search Committee (Special Education Assoc/Full Professor and Executive Director of the Kristin Farmer Autism Center). (February 27, 2023 - February 28, 2023).
  • Task Force Member, Division and Digital Strategy and Innovation. (February 8, 2023 - February 8, 2023).
  • Task Force Member, Leadership Fellow Participation. (January 25, 2023 - January 25, 2023).
  • Task Force Member, MED Bilingual Special Education. (August 2022 - December 2022).
  • Committee Member, Educator Preparation Advisory Council (EPAC). (August 2008 - December 2022).
  • Attendee, Graduation, Graduation Ceremony. (December 17, 2022).
  • Attendee, Convocation, State of the University. (August 2022 - August 2022).
  • Task Force Member, Educational Diagnostician Content Advisory Committee. (July 27, 2022 - July 28, 2022).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Open Forum with Provost Candidate. (May 11, 2022 - May 11, 2022).
  • Attendee, Meeting, Department of TE&A Search Committee (Literacy, Assistant Professor). (April 6, 2022 - April 6, 2022).
  • Attendee, Meeting, EPSY Search Committee (SPED/RMS Assistant Professor). (January 24, 2022 - March 10, 2022).
  • Attendee, Meeting, International Guest Lecture. (January 25, 2022 - January 27, 2022).
  • Other (Provided faculty formal observation of teaching, Carrie Allen), Teaching Observation. (December 2021).
  • Other (Provided faculty formal observation of teaching, Jason Chiang), Teaching Observation. (May 2021).
  • 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, Lecture Line 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).
  • Other (Disseminated information and provided recommendations to UNT faculty and everyday citizens who inquired about children who were struggling in school who were or were not identified as students with special needs.), Assessment Expertise to UNT and General Public. (August 2004 - 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).