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Laura Geraci-Crandall
Laura M. Geraci-Crandall

Ph.D. Candidate (University at Buffalo)
Visiting Assistant Professor Curriculum and Instruction

Office: TH E 239 Phone: (716)673-3312
Email: crandalg@fredonia.edu

 

Introduction

Professor Crandall, a Past Director of Special Education at Chautauqua Lake Central School, she has been an instructor at SUNY Fredonia for the past five years. She is currently teaching the undergraduate section for adolescent majors of Exceptional Children and supervises the field experience.

Scholarly/Teaching Interests

  • Curriculum
  • Behavior management
  • Autism
  • Teacher preparation programs
  • Field experiences

Recent Publications

  • Jabot, M., Maheady, L., & Harper, G., Geraci-Crandall, L. (2007). The Impact of Inquiry-Based Science Instruction on Student Learning and Level of Participation. Journal of Applied Behavioral Analysis. (in review)
  • Magieria, K., & Geraci-Crandall, L. M. (2007) Student's Perceptions of Families with Children with Disabilities. (in progress)
  • Magieria, K., Geraci-Crandall, L. M., Simmons, R., Ro, J., Bird, C., & Bier, C. (2007) Tutoring Literacy (in progress).

Recent Presentations

  • Geraci-Crandall, L.M., & Sobjack, J. (February 2007). Differentiating Instruction for Science. Workshop facilitator for YISWTKP, Silver Creek Central School District, Silver Creek, NY.
  • Geraci-Crandall, L.M., Jabot, M., & Gradel, K. (November 2007). UDL: 10 East Steps to Teach it, Learn it, and Use it, TED Annual Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Geraci-Crandall, L.M., Jabot, M., & Gradel, K. (June 2007). Differentiating Instruction with Technology. Conference on Instructional Technologies, Plattsburgh, NY.
  • Geraci-Crandall, L. M., & Rafferty, L. (June 2007). Basic Overview of Functional Behavior Assessment. Tonawanda School District, Tonawanda, NY.
  • Geraci-Crandall, L. M. (November 2006). The IDEA and Research for Inclusive Settings (IRIS) Center for Faculty Enhancement. New York State Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention, Albany, NY.
  • Raimondi, S., Geraci-Crandall, L.M., Kerber, C., & Rafferty, L. (November 2006). Life after Graduation, Albany, NY.
  • Geraci-Crandall, L. M., Stuchio, L. (June 2006). Online Supports for Preservice and Professional Development\'82\'c4\'b6Meet IRIS and myLab.School. Western Region Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling, West Seneca, NY.
  • Geraci-Crandall, L. M., & Givner, C. (May 2006). Project IRIS: The Use of Technologically Mediated Materials in Teacher Education. Poster Presentation, Conference on Instructional Technologies, Fredonia, NY.
  • Geraci-Crandall, L. M., Raimondi, S., & Gradel, K. (May 2006). Universal Design for Learning: Strategies for \'82\'c4\'faJust doing it\'82\'c4\'f9 in Higher Education. Conference on Instructional Technologies, Fredonia, NY.
  • Geraci-Crandall, L. M. (May 2006). Using Mind Maps to Evaluate Preservice Teachers\'82\'c4\'f4 Knowledge of Disabilities and Instructional Strategies Appropriate for those Disabilities. New York Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change, 11th Conference on Inclusive Schools and Communities, Ryebrook, NY.
  • Geraci-Crandall, L. M., Gradel, K., Raimondi, S., & Jabot, M. (May 2006). Higher Education Induction Supports for New Faculty: What\'82\'c4\'f4s Up? What\'82\'c4\'f4s Needed? New York Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change, 11th Conference on Inclusive Schools and Communities, Ryebrook, NY.
  • Geraci-Crandall, L. M., & Gradel, K. (May 2006). Building Skills in Differentiating Instruction in k-12 Inclusive Classrooms: A District-IHE Approach to Professional Development. New York Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change, 11th Conference on Inclusive Schools and Communities, Ryebrook, NY.

Education

  • 1996 C.A.S., Educational Administration, SUNY Fredonia
  • 1990 M.S., Exceptional Education, Buffalo State College
  • 1986 B.S., Psychology & Sociology, University at Buffalo

Certifications

  • 1996 School District Administrator Permanent Certificate, New York State
  • 1996 School Administrator and Supervisor Certificate, New York State
  • 1990 Permanent Teaching Certificate, N-12, Exceptional Education, New York State




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