Dr. Pamela K. Peak
University of North Texas
Educational Psychology
(940) 565-4192
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Education

PhD, University of North Texas, 1994.
Major: Special Education
Degree Specialization: Learning Disabilities and Educational Assessment
Dissertation Title: 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
Degree Specialization: Educational Assessment
BS, Stephen F. Austin University, 1987.
Major: Elementary Education and Special Education

Professional Positions

Academic - Post-Secondary
Principal Lecturer, University of North Texas. (2018 – Present).
Senior Lecturer, Coordinator of the Educational Diagnostician Program, University of North Texas. (20122018).

Licensures and Certifications

Educational Diagnostician Grades (PK-12), State Board for Educator Certification. (October 11, 1991 – Present).

Elementary Mathematics (Grades 1-8), State Board for Educator Certification. (May 16, 1987 – Present).

Elementary Self-Contained (Grades 1-8), State Board for Educator Certification. (May 16, 1987 – Present).

Generic Special Education (Grades PK-12), State Board for Educator Certification. (May 16, 1987 – Present).

Professional Memberships

Parent Teacher Organization. (2000 – Present).

Council for Exceptional Children. (1994 – Present).

Council for Learning Disabilities. (1994 – Present).

Development Activities Attended

Seminar,"Accommodating Disabilities for Anti-Bias & Cultural Awareness Program," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (December 17, 2020December 17, 2020).

Seminar,"Annual CyberSecurity Awareness Training," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (October 30, 2020October 30, 2020).

Seminar,"Anti-Bias & Cultural Awareness Program Fall 2020," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (October 7, 2020October 7, 2020).

Seminar,"Dyslexia, A Specific Learning Disability: An Essential Component of n FIE," Beyond the Score, United States of America. (August 10, 2020August 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, 2020August 5, 2020).

Seminar,"Dysgraphia, A Specific Learning Disability: An Essential Component of an FIE," Beyond the Score, United States of America. (August 3, 2020August 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, 2020July 24, 2020).

Seminar,"Tips for Effective Collaboration, Communication, and Facilitation for Evaluators," Beyond the Score, United States of America. (July 22, 2020July 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, 2020July 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, 2020July 10, 2020).

Seminar,"Considerations for a Purposeful Bilingual Evaluation," Beyond the Score, United States of America. (July 8, 2020July 8, 2020).

Seminar,"COVID-19 Safety Training Part II," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (July 1, 2020July 1, 2020).

Seminar,"Understanding, Planning, & Conducting a Comprehensive Dysgraphia Evaluation, A Discussion," Beyond the Score, United States of America. (June 26, 2020June 26, 2020).

Seminar,"Using the C-SEP Framework for Dyslexia Evaluations," Beyond the Score, United States of America. (June 23, 2020June 23, 2020).

Seminar,"Conducting a Bilingual Evaluation Using C-SEP," Beyond the Score, Argyle, TX, United States of America. (June 18, 2020June 18, 2020).

Seminar,"COVID -19 Safety Training Part I," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (June 10, 2020June 10, 2020).

Seminar,"“I’m Not Biased!” Implicit Biases, What Every Evaluator Needs to Know," Beyond the Score, United States of America. (June 9, 2020June 9, 2020).

Seminar,"Managing a Diverse Team," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (May 10, 2020May 10, 2020).

Seminar,"Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (May 9, 2020May 9, 2020).

Seminar,"Developing Cross Cultural Intelligence," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (May 9, 2020May 9, 2020).

Seminar,"Inclusive Leadership," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (May 8, 2020May 8, 2020).

Seminar,"Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (May 5, 2020May 5, 2020).

Other,"Keynote Speaker: Bakari Sellers," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (May 4, 2020May 4, 2020).

Other,"Keynote Speaker: Howard J. Ross," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (May 4, 2020May 4, 2020).

Other,"Social Justice Speaker: Dr. Juan Sánchez Muñoz," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (May 4, 2020May 4, 2020).

Other,"Private Conversation with Bakari Sellers," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (May 4, 2020May 4, 2020).

Seminar,"Compliance Awareness Training," University of North Texas, Denton, TX, United States of America. (May 4, 2020May 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, 2020May 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, 2020May 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, 2017October 26, 2017).

Continuing Education Program,"Educational Advocacy," CASA, United States of America. (January 28, 2017January 28, 2017).

Continuing Education Program,"Trauma Informed Advocacy," CASA, United States of America. (January 25, 2017January 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, 2017January 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, 2016December 13, 2016).

Workshop,"CTOPP 2 and GORT 5," ESC 11, United States of America. (December 2, 2016December 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, 2016July 28, 2016).

Workshop,"101 Strategies to Increase Parent Engagement," ESC 11, United States of America. (July 14, 2016July 14, 2016).

Workshop,"Foundational Skills for New Evaluation Personnel," ESC 11, United States of America. (June 20, 2016June 20, 2016).

Workshop,"Examining the XBASS - Beginners," ESC 11, United States of America. (June 9, 2016June 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, 2015July 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, 27 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, 9 courses.
EDSP 5430, Advanced Practicum: Special Education, 6 courses.
EDSP 5510, Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Learners, 58 courses.
EDSP 5520, Special Education Law, 9 courses.
EDSP 5530, Individualized Diagnostic Assessment I: Practicum, 28 courses.
EDSP 5540, Individualized Diagnostic Assessment II: Practicum., 13 courses.
EDSP 5560, Assistive Technology, 19 courses.
EDSP 5710, Special Education Programs and Practices, 24 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 2020May 2022).

Dissertation Committee Member,"Prevalence of Dyslexia in Texas public and charter schools: Policy evaluability analysis of state law," Teacher Education and Administration. (December 2016April 19, 2019).

Awards and Honors

Nominated for: Outstanding Lecturer Award, University of North Texas/College of Education. (April 2020April 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. (20232023).

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).

Paper Presentation

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. (20152015).

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. (20142014).

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. (20142014).

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. (20132013).

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. (20122012).

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. (20232023).

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. (20212021).

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 2022April 2023).

Member, Educational Diagnostician Content Advisory Committee. (July 27, 2022July 28, 2022).

Member, EPSY Search Committee. (August 2019May 2020).

Faculty Advisor, Best Buddies. (December 2017December 2018).

Member, Faculty Advising Committee. (September 20172018).

Committee Chair, EPSY Search Committee. (January 2018April 2018).

Committee Chair, EPSY Search Committee. (August 2017December 2017).

Committee Chair, EPSY Merit and Awards Committee (LMAC). (January 2014March 2017).

Member, EPSY Scholarship Committee. (2016).

Committee Chair, EPSY Search Committee. (August 2014April 2015).

Committee Chair, EPSY Search Committee. (August 2014April 2015).

Committee Chair, EPSY Search Committee. (August 2012April 2013).

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 2015October 2017).

Committee Chair, Council for Learning Disabilities Standards & Ethics Committee. (October 2015October 2017).

Public Service

Member, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). (2014 – Present).

Board Member, North Texas Collegiate Academy. (2014 – Present).