Contracted by CREDO to review a growth model for use in evaluating school effectiveness/quality.

Contracted by the School of Education at Alabama A&M to present a specialty workshop on preparing for the Praxis II exam.

One of a small group of experts asked to review proposals from states to differentiate the accountability model for schools under NCLB as a pilot.  Provided technical input on models of differentiation.

Two term member of the board of this region affiliate of the American Educational Research Association.

Contracted by Northampton County Schools to develop and host an on-line computer skills assessment for third grade students to assist in monitoring the effectiveness of curriculum.

Serves as the chairperson of the program committee for a national technology to be held in April 2002 on the Campus of NC A&T.

Assisted NCDPI in the forming of a set of materials to teach fifth grade computer skills curriculum.  Issues included design and interactive features.

Assisting a committee in developing a fifth grade version of a computer skills test and making available on line. Developing activities to assist teachers in teaching areas of concern in the fifth grade curriculum.  Developed a web site to assist teachers in easily obtaining the materials.

Assisted a group of 15 teachers from Lee county schools in developing technology related activities to assist teachers in teaching areas of concern in the fifth grade curriculum.  Developed a web site to assist teachers in easily obtaining the materials.

Developer and coordinator of a project developed in conjunction with the North Carolina Dept of Public instruction.  This on line project allows students to learn the history of North Carolina while gaining skills in technology and improving their ability to think critically.  These materials are endorsed by the NCDPI and are used by Exploranet.

Assisted a group of 15 teachers from Lee county schools in developing technology related activities to assist teachers in teaching areas of concern in the fifth grade curriculum.  Developed a web site to assist teachers in easily obtaining the materials.

Assisted Sumner Elementary School in disaggregating their test data in a format developed by Dr. Cobitz.  This consultation allowed the administration to focus teacher attention to areas that require improvement.

Co-director of a project to develop Internet based activities to support the North Carolina Curriculum with particular emphasis on cross curricular activities, and targeting traditionally low achieving students.

Worked with several universities to develop a program providing an open forum for teacher educators to share their impressions and expertise in developing portfolios for assessing the technology competence of new teachers.

Member of the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction committee to develop models to assist teachers in integrating technology into their curriculum.

Member of the committee to recommend modifications to the university intellectual property policy, explore and approve the pursuit of patents, and other issues related to intellectual property on the university campus.

Worked with several universities to develop a program providing an open forum for teacher educators to share their impressions and expertise in developing portfolios for assessing the technology competence of new teachers.

Member of the test item development team for the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction Eighth Grade Computer Skills Test.  Write multiple choice items for use in a standardized test used as a graduation requirement for all high school students in North Carolina.

Member of the committee functioning to complete the self-study portion of the SACS review for North Carolina A&T State University.

Assists professional development schools in securing and using appropriate technology for teaching. Mentors teachers in these schools in instructional technology.

Coordinates activities of a group of identified excellent students in assisting public schools in their technological needs.

Member of the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction committee to recommend a valid passing score on the state mandated test of computer skills for educators.

Member of the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction committee to recommend modifications to the state required test of computer skills.

Member of the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction/Higher Education committee to recommend procedures for instituting a new licensure test for teachers in North Carolina.

Member of the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction committee to review and revise the Essential Technology Skills Inventory, a licensure test fro new teachers in North Carolina.

Developed, produced and managed a staff development program to deliver computer instruction to public school teachers via the internet.

Member of the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction committee to develop and distribute materials for teaching computer skills as part of content area curriculum.

Member of the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction committee to review and recommend a new information management system for the public schools to replace the outdated SIMS system.

Provided guidence to the North Carolina Department of Public instruction in the development of their on-line resources. Included were ideas on developing and presenting resources on-line.

University liaison to the Jason science project in North Carolina. A $250,000 project to provide cutting edge science experience to middle school students across the state. Assisted in acquiring funding, recruiting teachers and trainers for the project, and providing services to participating teachers. This national science project provides interaction between scientists in the field and school students. When fully implemented, this project will reach every 7th grade student in the state.

Member of the test item development team for the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction Essential Technology Skills Inventory. Write multiple choice items for use in a standardized test used for licensure decisions of educators.

Oversee in assist in the implementation of a plan to integrate the state mandated technology competency training into existing teacher education programs on the NCA&T State University campus.

Served on the Department of Public Instruction/University Advisory committee. Assisted in the development of a portfolio assessment for licensure to assess a new teacher’s ability to integrate technology into curriculum content.

Assisted the testing coordinator and elementary curriculum coordinator in turning state test data into tool for improving the quality of education in the Davidson County Schools.

Created and maintained the website for the SWAT program. This program was developed by the National Technology Teacher of the Year and piloted nationally by this website.

Served on the Department of Public Instruction/University Advisory committee. Assisted in the development of the performance section of a state mandated licensure test for new teachers.

Served on the technology in assessment sub-committee of the assessment in counseling branch of the American Counseling Association. Assisted in the production of a technology use survey in both print and Internet form.

Assist in the development and implementation of a plan to strengthen new teacher preparation. Oversaw the total technological integration between public schools and a University school of education.

Presiding officer of a committee that produces technology plans and directs the overall technology support of the NCA&T School of Education.

Rework an Educational Media Masters degree program into an Instructional Technology program capable of providing certification in media and instructional technology

Recommend science activities with high at-risk middle school students in an encapsulated program at Tyro Middle School

Served as primary technology trainer for faculty members at East Davidson High School. Also consulted with faculty on ways to improve teaching through the use of technology.

Reviewed available science software and recommended purchases for East Davidson High School

Developed a plan for reviewing teacher professional development needs through the use of the North Carolina End of Course Testing Program

Prepared interim review documents and plans for East Davidson High School