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Sally A. Spencer

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Ed.D., University of Southern California, 2008

Teacher Education in Multicultural Societies

Curriculum Vitae

Professional Interests


My areas of interest all focus around teacher preparation, particularly in the areas of teaching reading and collaborative service models. My research interests include teaching reading to older struggling students, methods for developing reading fluency in struggling readers, RTI, and grouping practices in reading instruction. I'm also involved in investigating collaborative and inclusive practices, particularly their effects on students' acquisition of reading skills.

Background

I have taught students in grades K-6 in a variety of settings and schools throughout Los Angeles, including self-contained special education classes, pull-out programs, and as a co-teacher in inclusive settings. Although I've been teaching at CSUN for more than 7 years, my heart is still in the K-12 classroom, and I'm particularly proud that I maintain connections with many of my former students and their families, serving as an advocate or advisor when needed.

I regularly present workshops nationally on the topic of teaching reading to students with mild/moderate disabilities, and I appreciate the opportunity to interact with teachers around the country and learn about their programs.I also frequently present on topics related to inclusive practices and co-teaching. My greatest passion is teaching children to read and helping other teachers teach children to read.

 

Professional Memberships

Council for Exceptional Children

California Association of Resource Specialists

Learning Disabilities Association of America

Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children

International Dyslexia Association

International Reading Association

 

Honors

I am proud to have received the following honors/awards:

2005: Judge Julian Beck Award, Learning Centered Project, CSU Northridge

Improving Communication Skills for Effective Collaboration in Special Education

 

2001: California Council for Exceptional Children, Southern California Division

Outstanding Special Educator Award

1999/2000: National Foundation for the Improvement of  Education

Leadership Grant recipient

Contact Information

  • Office phone: (818) 677-6789
  • Department FAX: (818) 677-4737
  • Office hours: Tuesday 3:00 - 6:00 Please email for an appointment.
  • Office: ED 1207
  • Email: sspencer@csun.edu

Courses

Student Teaching Information

 

I am currently serving as the Teacher Education Coordinator for the Department of Special Education. As Coordinator, I oversee and troubleshoot the student teaching in all four specializations, and am responsible for finding the placementsand running the seminar for traditional student teachers in the Mild/Moderate specialization.

Student Teaching Handbook

If you have questions about how to apply for student teaching, the policies regarding placements, or other issues related to the traditional student teaching pathway, please click on the link above to download the newly revised Student Teaching Handbook.The handbook has information about the student teaching experiences and policies for each of the four specializations for Special Education. (Please note: interns, ACT students and ITEP students should refer to their own pathways for information about fieldwork and student teaching experiences.)

Master Teacher Website

The link above takes you to the Master Teacher Website, where students, their  cooperating teachersand/or support providers can get information related to student teaching in any of the pathways. Forms for observations and evaluations are available on this site, as well as training opportunities for master teachers.