Samuel DiGangi, Ph.D
Samuel A. DiGangi, Ph.D
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Associate Professor College of Education
Division of Curriculum and Instruction 
Special Education 
Arizona State University 
P.O. Box 870101
Tempe, AZ 85287-0101 
Office: 480.965.2047
Fax: 480.965.6317
Internet: sam@asu.edu 

Educational Background

Ph.D., Special Education May 1990 
Arizona State University 

M.Ed., Special Education May 1988 
Arizona State University 

B.A., Psychology December 1985
University of Pittsburgh 

Professional Experience | top |

Associate Professor 1994-present
Special Education Program
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Assistant Professor 1990-1994
Special Education Program
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Visiting Professor Summer 1990
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Faculty Associate Summer 1990
Arizona State University
Research Associate 

South Mountain High School Research Project 1989-1990
Arizona State University

Director 1987-present
Special Education Evaluation Clinic
Arizona State University

Graduate Research Assistant 1987-1989
Special Education
Arizona State University 

Statistical Consultant 1988-1989
Salt Lake School District

Statistical Consultant 1988-1989
Early Intervention Specialist Project 
Arizona State University

Special Education Teacher 1987-1988
Queen Creek Unified School District
Queen Creek, AZ 

Behavioral Consultant 1987-1988
Catholic Youth Services
Phoenix, AZ

Youth Counselor 1986-1987
Phoenix Children's Hospital 
Phoenix, AZ

Behavioral Counselor 1985-1986
St. Francis Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA

Research Assistant 1984-1985
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
Pittsburgh, PA

Sponsored Projects | top |

21st Century Distrubuted Learning Environment, Principal Investigator 
March 1998-Present
United States General Services Administration; Federal Acquisitions Institute
$9,000,000
(http://learning.asu.edu)

Eruditio Project, Co-Principal Investigator
1996 - 1999
USWest/ National Education Association Teacher Network
$1, 200,000.00 
(http://eruditio.asu.edu)

Wireless Connectivity in Mohave County, Principal Investigator
1996-1998 
National Science Foundation, ANI Division Of Advanced Network Infrastructure & Research, Computer Science and Engineering Direct For Computer & Information Science & Engineering. $127,750 
(ANI9613918).

ASPIN: Wireless Connectivity in Western Arizona, Principal Investigator
1996-1998 
National Science Foundation, ANI Division Of Advanced Network Infrastructure & Research, Computer Science and Engineering Direct For Computer & Information Science & Engineering. $178,865 
(http://aspin.asu.edu)
(ANI9613913).

ASPIN: Innovative K-12 Connectivity with CATV, Co-Principal Investigator
1996-1998 
National Science Foundation, ANI Division Of Advanced Network Infrastructure & Research, Computer Science and Engineering Direct For Computer & Information Science & Engineering. $69,400 
(http://aspin.asu.edu)
(ANI9613893

Enabling and Extending the Arizona Infrastructure for Advanced Networking and Applications Research via the vBNS, Co-Principal Investigator
1998-2000
National Science Foundation, ANI Division Of Advanced Network Infrastructure & Research, Computer Science and Engineering Direct For Computer & Information Science & Engineering. 
$350,000
(ANI9729709).

Internet Training Project: Phase Two, Co-Principal Investigator
1997 - 1998
United States General Services Administration sponsored project
$200,000
(http://media4.asu.edu)

Conexiones, Co-Principal Investigator
1992 - 1998
Migrant Child Education Program, Arizona Dept. of Education funded project
$50,000 annually
(http://conexiones.asu.edu)

Publications | top |

Yu, C. H., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., & DiGangi, S. A. (2000).  Using web-based linear movies and modularized slide shows for teaching statistics courses: A study of the relationship between knowledge nature and multimedia type.  ERIC Clearing House. TM030879.

Yu, C. H., Ohlund, B., DiGangi, S., & Jannasch-Pennell, A. (2000). Estimating the reliability of self-report data for Web-based instruction. Proceedings of the 2000 Association for Educational Communications and Technology Convention.

Ohlund, B., Yu, C. H., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., & DiGangi, S. A. (2000).  Impact of asynchronous internet-based communication on collaboration and performance among k-12 teachers.  Journal of Educational Computing Research.

Yu, C. H., Ohlund, B., DiGangi, S. A., & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (2000).  Incoherence and the parametric test framework: Misconceived relationships among sample, sampling distribution, and population. Proceedings of 1999 American Statistical Association Convention. Alexandria, VA: ASA.

Yu, C. H., DiGangi, S.A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., & Ohlund, B. (2000).  Circular dependency on treatment effectiveness study, instrument validation, and performance appraisal. Proceedings of 1999 American Statistical Association Convention. Alexandria, VA: ASA.

Yu, C. H., Winograd, D., Andrews, S., DiGangi, S. A., & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K.  (1999). Visualizing collinearity , variance inflation factor, and orthogonalization in subject space American Statistical Association 1988 Proceedings of the Section on Statistical Education. 119-124.

Yu, C. H., Andrews, S., Winograd, D., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. & DiGangi, S. A. (1999). Visualizing factor analysis in variable space and subject space.  American Statistical Association 1988 Proceedings of the Section on Statistical Education,131-135.

Yu, C. H., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. & DiGangi, S. A. (1999). Opportunities and options for Web-enabled databases: Comparing and choosing the right software for virtual courses and communities. International Journal of Educational Technology.

Ohlund, B., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., DiGangi, S. A., Andrews, S., & Yu, C. H. (1999). An analysis of internet-based communications and collaboration among K-12 educators. Proceedings of Ed-Media 99--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications.

Andrews, S., Winograd, D., DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., & Yu C. H. (1999). Designing on-line instruction using multidisciplinary approaches. Proceedings of 1999 Annual Meeting of Association for Educational Communications and Technology.

Yu, C. H., Winograd, D., Andrews, S., DiGangi, S. A.  & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1998). Visualizing collinearity , variance inflation factor, and orthogonalization in subject space. Proceedings of 1998 American Statistical Association Convention.  Alexandria, VA: ASA.

Yu, C. H., Andrews, S., Winograd, D., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., & DiGangi, S. A. (1998). Visualizing factor analysis in variable space and subject space. Proceedings of 1998 American Statistical Association Convention. Alexandria, VA: ASA.

Yu, C. H., DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., & Wasson, B. (1998). Using On-line interactive 
statistics for evaluating Web-based instruction, Journal of Educational Media International, 35, 157-161.

Hammond, D. G., Zucker, S. H., Burstein, K. S., DiGangi, S. A. (1997).  Computer-Mediated Instruction for Increasing Regular Education Students' Acceptance of Students with Mental Retardation.  Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental-Disabilities; 32 (4), 313-20.

Zucker, S. H., DiGangi, S. A., & Gilliam, J. E.  (1994).  Temperment differences among students with and without the label of mental retardation.  In J.E. Gilliam (Ed.), Topics in emotional disturbance, (vol. 13), Austin, TX:  Behavior Learning Center.

Maag, J. W., Reid, R., & DiGangi, S. A. (1993).  Differential effects of self-monitoring attention, accuracy, and productivity.  Journal of Applied Behavioral Analysis, 26, 329-344.

DiGangi, S. A., & Maag, J. W. (1992).  A component analysis of self-management training with behaviorally disordered youth.  Behavioral Disorders, 17, 281-290.

Zucker, S., Faykus, S. P., & DiGangi, S. A. (1992).  Future issues and challenges in mental retardation and developmental disabilities.  Education and Training in Mental Retardation. 27, 91-92..

Maag, J. W., Behrens, J., & DiGangi, S. A. (1992).  Dysfunctional cognitions associated with adolescent depression:  Findings across special populations.  Exceptionality, 3, 31-47.

Maag, J. W., Rutherford, R. B., & DiGangi, S. A. (1992).  Effects of self-monitoring and contingent reinforcement on on-task behavior and academic productivity of learning disabled students: A social validation study.  Psychology in the Schools, 29, 152-165.

DiGangi, S. A., Maag, J. W., & Rutherford, R. B. (1991).  Self-graphing of on-task behavior:  Enhancing the reactive effects of self-monitoring on on-task behavior and academic performance.  Learning Disability Quarterly. 14, 221-230.

DiGangi, S. A., & Lewis, T. (1991).  Increasing generalization of behavior-change programs:  Teaching students self-management skills.  In J. Marr & G. Tindal (Eds.).  Oregon conference '91 monograph.  Eugene, OR: University of Oregon.

DiGangi, S. A., Perryman, P., & Rutherford, R. B. (1990).  Juvenile Offenders in the 90s:  A descriptive analysis.  Perceptions, 25, 5-8.

Lewis, T., DiGangi, S. A., & Sugai, G. (1990). Techniques to facilitate behavioral programming decisions.  In G. Tindal & J. Marr (Eds.) Oregon conference '90 monograph. Eugene, OR: University of Oregon.

Rutherford, R. B., & DiGangi, S. A. (Eds.) (1990). Severe behavior disorders of children and youth: CCBD monograph (Vol. 13).  Reston, VA: Council for Children With Behavioral Disorders.

DiGangi, S. A. (1991).  Book Review: T. A. Brigham, Self-management for adolescents a skills training program, (New York: Guilford Press, 1989), Review in Education and Treatment of Children, 14.

DiGangi, S. A. (1991). Book Review:  M. H. Campbell, & T. L. Raper, Special planning for special people: Autism, (Albuquerque, NM: Albuquerque Public Schools, 1989), Review in Behavioral Disorders. 16, 158-159. 

Behrens, J. T., Stock, W. A., & DiGangi, S. A. (1990). Optimal display characteristics of box-plots and other displays.  American Statistical Association: Statistical Graphics, 8, 7-12.

Braaten, S., Rutherford, R. B., Reilly, T., & DiGangi, S. A.  (Eds.). (1989).  Programming for adolescents with behavioral disorders (Vol. 4).  Reston, VA: Council for Children With Behavioral Disorders.

DiGangi, S. A., Behrens, J. T., & Maag, J. W. (1989).   Dimensions of depression:  Factors associated with hopelessness and suicidal intent among special populations. In R. B. Rutherford, R.B., & S. A. DiGangi (Eds.) Severe behavior disorders of children and youth: CCBD monograph (Vol. 12, pp. 47-53), Reston, VA: Council for Children With Behavioral Disorders.

Rutherford, R. B., & DiGangi, S. A. (1989). (Eds.). Severe behavior disorders of children and youth: CCBD monograph (Vol. 12).  Reston, VA: Council for Children With Behavioral Disorders.

Howell, K. W., & DiGangi, S. A. (1988).  Additional comments on Lombard.  NASP Communique, 16, 4.

Books or Chapters in Books | top |

DiGangi, S.A.  (1993).  Working with special needs children in the regular classroom.  In B.J. Enz and S.J. Cook (Ed.) Gateway to Teaching:  From Pre-service to In-service.  Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.

DiGangi, S. A., & Faykus, S. P. (1993).  Best Practices in Assessment for School and Clinical Settings. In H. B. Vance (Ed.) Best Practices in Assessment. Brandon, VT: Clinical Psychology Publishing Company.

Rutherford, R. B., DiGangi, S. A., Anderson, K. A., & Chipman, J. L. (1992).  Teaching social skills.  Ann Arbor, MI:  Exceptional Innovations. 

Lewis, T., Hefflen, J., & DiGangi, S. A. (1991).  Teaching students with behavioral disorders: Basic questions and answers.  Reston, VA: Council for Exceptional Children.

Bulletins and Reports | top |

Ohlund, B., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., DiGangi, S. A., Andrews, S., & Yu, C. H. (2000). An analysis of internet-based communications and collaboration among K-12 educators. Proceedings of Ed-Media 99--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications.

Andrews, S., Winograd, D., DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., & Yu C. H. (1999). Designing on-line instruction using multidisciplinary approaches. Proceedings of 1999 Annual Meeting of Association for Educational Communications and Technology.

Yu, C. H., Winograd, D., Andrews, S., DiGangi, S. A. & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1999). Visualizing collinearity , variance inflation factor, and orthogonalization in subject space. Proceedings of 1998 American Statistical Association Convention.  Alexandria, VA: ASA.

Yu, C. H., Andrews, S., Winograd, D., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., & DiGangi, S. A. (1999). Visualizing factor analysis in variable space and subject space. Proceedings of 1998 American Statistical Association Convention. Alexandria, VA: ASA.

DiGangi, S.A., & Irvine, S.E.  (1993). Exploring the Internet:  Enhancing Student Productivity Through Telecommunications.  (Technical Report No. 1).    Tempe, AZ:  Kidzmail Project.

Cohn, S.J., & DiGangi, S.A. (1993).  Project Fusion:  Infusing Academic Content into Vocational Education Curriculum.  (Technical Report No.  100).  Tempe, AZ:  Project Fusion.

Spencer, D. A., DiGangi, S. A. (1990).  Demographic overview: South Mountain High School.  (Technical Report No. 1001).  Tempe, AZ:  South Mountain High School Research Project. 

Spencer, D. A., DiGangi, S. A. (1990).  Report of teacher survey:  Students' social services needs assessment.  (Technical Report No. 1002).  Tempe, AZ:  South Mountain High School Research Project. 

DiGangi, S. A., Spencer, D. A., & Berliner, D. C. (1990).  Student and teacher survey results: Safe and orderly campus environment.  (Technical Report No. 1004).  Tempe, AZ:  South Mountain High School Research Project. 

Spencer, D. A, DiGangi, S. A., & Berliner, D. C. (1990).  Student and teacher survey results:  Leadership and rule enforcement. (Technical Report No. 1005).  Tempe, AZ:  South Mountain High School Research Project. 

Berliner, D. C., Spencer, D. A., & DiGangi, S. A. (1990).  Student and teacher survey results:  Learning and instruction. (Technical Report No. 1006).  Tempe, AZ:  South Mountain High School Research Project. 

DiGangi, S. A., Spencer, D. A., & Berliner, D. C. (1990).  Student and teacher survey results:  parent and community involvement. (Technical Report No. 1007).  Tempe, AZ:  South Mountain High School Research Project. 

Spencer, D. A, DiGangi, S. A., & Berliner, D. C. (1990).  Student and teacher survey results:  Quality of campus life. (Technical Report No. 1008).  Tempe, AZ:  South Mountain High School Research Project. 

Professional Papers and Presentations | top |

Yu, C. H., Jannasch-Pennell, A., & DiGangi, S.. (2000, September). Using SAS for analyzing website traffic. Paper accepted for Western Users of SAS Software Conference, Scottsdale, AZ.

Andrews, S., DiGangi, S. A., & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (2000, April). Synchronous and asynchronous communication in a web-based course. Paper accepted for the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Researcher Association, New Orleans, LO.

Yu, C. H., DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A.K., Collins, C., Cohn, S., Wasklewicz, A. (2000, April). Gathering and scattering: A study of the relationship between mental modeling and problem solving. Paper accepted for the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Researcher Association, New Orleans, LO.

Yu, C. H., Jannasch-Pennell, A.K., & DiGangi, S.A. (2000, April). Using linear and interactive media in teaching intermediate statistics courses: A study of the relationship between knowledge nature and multimedia type.  Paper accepted for the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Researcher Association, New Orleans, LO.

Ohlund, B., Nelson, R. J., DiGangi, S. A., & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K.  (2000,March).  Computer-assisted neurofeedback: protocol and outcomes.  Paper accepted for the Annual Meeting of National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.

Tu, C., DiGangi, S. A., Yu, C. H., & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K.  (2000, February). Validating social presence instrument. Paper accepted for the Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Long Beach, CA.

Yu, C. H., Ohlund, B., DiGangi, S. A., & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (2000, February). Estimating the reliability of self-report data for Web-based instruction. Paper accepted for the Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Long Beach, CA.

Andrews, S., DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., & Grier, B. (2000, February). Social identity in a computer-based mentoring program for the homeless/formerly homeless: A discourse analysis. Paper accepted for the Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Long Beach, CA.

Andrews, S., Boland, T., Grier, B.,, DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (2000, February). Technology and the Homeless and Formerly Homeless. Paper accepted for the Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Long Beach, CA.

Yu, C. H., Ohlund, B., DiGangi, S. A., & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (2000,Feburary). Estimating the reliability of self-report data forWeb-based instruction. Paper accepted for the Annual Meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Long Beach, CA.

Andrews, S., DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., Wright, B. & Boland, T.(2000, January). Bridging the digital divide with art and technology.  Paper presented at the Biannual Meeting of the United States Society for Education Through Art, Tempe, AZ.

Ohlund, B. J., DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. & Woller, A. (2000, January).  Technology in the classroom: The professional development of inservice and preservice special education teachers.  Paper accepted for the conference of the Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Milwaukee, WI.

Cohen, S., DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1999, November). Conexiones/connections: A collaborative virtual learning environment for gifted migrant education students.  Paper accepted for Annual Meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). Albuquerque, NM.

Cohen, S., DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1999, October). Conexiones/connections: A collaborative virtual learning environment for gifted migrant education students.   Paper accepted for World Conference on the WWW and Internet (WebNet 99) Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Honolulu, HI.

DiGangi, S.A. & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1999, August).  VBNS: Arizona state university’s highspeed networking project.  Presentation at the High Performance Computing Workshop. Tempe AZ.

Ohlund, B., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., DiGangi, S. A., Andrews, S., & Yu, C. H. (1999, June). An
analysis of web-based communications and collaboration among K-12 educators. Paper accepted for Ed-Media 99--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Seattle, WA.

Collins, C.,  Wasklewicz, A..  DiGangi S. A., & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1999, April). Improving 
education: Teaching and learning with technology.  Paper accepted for The International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.

Collins, C., Wasklewicz, A., DiGangi, S. A., &  Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1999, April). Improving 
education:Teaching and learning with technology.   Presentation at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.

Ohlund, B., Andrews, S., Yu, C. H., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., & DiGangi, S. A. (1999, April).  Impact of asynchronous and synchronous web-based communication on collaboration and performance among K-12 teachers.  The 19th Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.

Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., DiGangi, S.A., Irvine, S., Yu, C. H., & Cohn, S.J. (1999, April).
 Intelligent, interactive web-based learning environments: A component analysis. The 19th Annual meeting or the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.

Irvine, S, Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., DiGangi, S.A., & Yu, C. H., (1999, April). Viability of the
digital portfolio as an evaluation tool in K-6 education. The 19th Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.

DiGangi, S.A., & Wilson, D. (March, 1999).  Live from south africa! the african ed-venture. 
Presentation for the Annual Microcomputers in Education Conference, Tempe, AZ.

DiGangi, S.A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., & Wasson, B. (1999, March).  The Eruditio project: Integrating technology in the K-12 classroom.  Presentation at the Microcomputers in Education Conference, Tempe, AZ.

Collins, C., Wasklewicz, A., Wijesuriya, R., DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A., K. &  Woller, A. 
(1999, March).  Conexiones: Teaching with technology, learning from robots.  Presentation at The Microcomputers in Education Conference, Tempe, AZ.

Collins, C., Wijesuriya, R., DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K, & Cohn, S. (1999, March). 
Conexiones: New approaches to technology and diversity in education.  Presentation at The Arizona Council for Exceptional Children, Tucson, AZ.

Wasklewicz, A., DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., & Collins, C. (1999, March).  Transitioning into the new millenuim.  Presentation for the Arizona Council for Exceptional Children, Tucson, AZ.

Jannasch-Pennell A. K. & DiGangi, S. A. (1999, February). Impact of instructional grouping on navigation and student learning in a web-based learning environment.  Meeting of American Educational Communications and Technology, Houston, TX.

Yu, C. H., Winograd, D., DiGangi, S. A., Wasson, B., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. & Andrews, S. (1999, February). Using web-enabled databases for online instruction. Annual Meeting of American Educational Communications and Technology, Houston, TX.

Andrews, S., Winograd, D., DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., & Yu C. H. (1999, Feburary). 
Designing on-line instruction using multidisciplinary approaches.   Annual Meeting for American Educational Communications and Technology, Houston, TX.

Andrews, S., DiGangi, S. (1998, September).  Multi-computer applications in the classroom. 
Graduate College TA Seminars, Tempe, AZ.

Yu, C. H., Winograd, D., Andrews, S., DiGangi, S. A., & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1998, August). 
Visualizing collinearity , VIF, and orthogonalization in subject space.  Paper for the Joint Statistical Meeting of American Statistical Association, Dallas, TX.

Yu, C. H., Andrews, S., Winograd, D., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., & DiGangi, S. A. (1998, August). 
Visualizing factor analysis in variable space and subject space.  Paper for the Joint Statistical Meeting of American Statistical Association, Dallas, TX.

DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., & Ohlund, B. (1998, June)  The use of virtual collaboration and technology training to enhance the teaching practices of preservice and inservice educators.  Paper presented at the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, ED-MEDIA. Freiburg, Germany,

Eagleton, M. B., Ohlund, B.J., DiGangi, S. A, and Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1998)  Eruditio: A statewide example of educational collaboration. Teaching and Technology Conference, Tuscon, AZ.

Winograd, D., Yu, C. H., Andrews, S., & DiGangi, S. A. (1998, March).  Visualizing collinearity in regression analysis.  Western Statistics Teacher Conference,  Colarado Springs, CO.

DiGangi, S. A., & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1998, March). Designing and evaluating innovative distributed learning environments. Presentation for the Microcomputers in Education Conference, Tempe, AZ.

Irvine, S.E., Jannasch-Pennell, A.J., &  DiGangi, S.A. (1998, February). Technology meets learning theory: Practicing what we preach.  Paper presented at The Stop Surfing-Start Teaching National Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., DiGangi, S. A., & Ohlund, B.  (1998, January).  Technology training within objectivistic versus constructivistic instructional environments.  Paper presented at the Conference of the Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Atlanta, GA.

Ohlund, B., DiGangi, S. A., & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1998, January).  Objectivism versus constructivism paradigms in technology training.  Paper presented at the Conference of the Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Atlanta, GA.

DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K,. &  Ohlund, B.  (1998, January).  Virtual collaboration.  Paper presented at the Conference of the Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Atlanta, GA.

Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., Ohlund, B., & DiGangi, S. A. (1998, January).  Integration of content area and technology to enhance preservice and inservice educator training.  Paper presented at the Conference of the Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Atlanta, GA.

McLoone, B., DiGangi, S. A., Ohlund, B.,  & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1997, November). Knowledge acquisition, collaboration skills and technology use in contrasting instructional environments. Paper presented at the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Savannah, GA.

Ohlund, B., McLoone, B., DiGangi, S. A.,  & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1997, November).  Educators’ views on knowledge acquisition of technology: Objectivism to constructivism. Paper presented at theTeacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Savannah, GA.

Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., DiGangi, S. A., Irvine, S.,  & Ohlund, B. (1997, November). The Eruditio Project: An initiative to provide 430 Arizona educators with on-line internet training. Presentation at The World Conference of the WWW, Internet, and Intranet, Toronto, Canada.

DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., Gunn, C., & Ohlund, B. (1997, November).  The use of technology within the context of curriculum development and collaboration.  Demonstration session at the International Society for Technology in Education, Austin, TX.

Jannasch-Pennell, A. K, Andrews, S., & DiGangi, S. A. (1997, June).  Technology and the Arts.  Presentation for The American Association for Higher Education, Tempe, Arizona.

McLoone, B., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., DiGangi, S. A.,  & Ohlund, B. (1997, June).  Controlling your destiny: A study of the impact of learner control on student performance in an on-line learning environment.  Presentation at The World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia and World Conference on Educational Telecommunications, Calgary, Canada.

DiGangi, S. A. & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1997, May). Constructing environments for the enhancement of scientific modeling and visualization.  Presentation at ASU Investigates: Modeling, Visualization, and Imaging, Tempe, AZ.

Jannasch-Pennell, A.K., DiGangi, S. A., McLoone, B., Irvine, S. E., & Ohlund, B. J. (1997, April).  The World Wide Web as an interactive and instructionally adaptive learning environment.  Paper presented at The 75th annual International Council for Exceptional Children Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Irvine, S. E., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., & DiGangi, S. A. (1997, March).  Internet technology in teacher education: A seminar series.  Paper presented at The 17th Annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, Chicago, IL.

DiGangi, S. A., & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., (1997,March).  A long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far
away....  Presentation for the Microcomputers in Education Conference, Tempe, AZ.

DiGangi, S. A., Jannasch-Pennell, A. K.,  & Lidtka, T. L. (1996, October).  ASPIN: Arizona earthvision.  Presentation at the College Board National Forum, New York City, NY.

DiGangi, S. A. & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1996, September).  Using the internet as an instructional tool: Applications and examples.  Presentation for The Fall Meeting of Arizona Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Phoenix, AZ.

DiGangi, S. A &  Jannasch-Pennell A. K., (1996, July). Elements of effective technology integration, teaching, learning and technology roundtable.  Presentation for The American Association of Higher Education, Tempe, AZ.

Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., DiGangi, S. A.,  & McLoone, B. (1996, June).  Navigation in a 
collaborative-consultative, hypermediated, networked-based environment.  Paper presented for The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education Conference, Portland, MA.

Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., DiGangi, S. A., Irvine, S. E.,  &  Quinn, M. E. (1996, April). Effects of cooperative computer-mediated instruction on internet navigation strategies.  Paper presented for The 16th Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.

Jannasch-Pennell, A. K., Pukys, K., DiGangi, S. A., Irvine, S. E., & McLoone, B. B. (1996, March). Factors influencing student decision making in a computer-mediated environment.  Paper presented for the 74th annual International Council for Exceptional Children Convention, Orlando, FL.

DiGangi, S.A. & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1996, March). Intelligent Technology Infusion, 
Presentation for TheMicrocomputers in Education Conference, Tempe, AZ.

DiGangi, S. A. & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1996, February).  Arizona earthvision teams.  Presentation to Arizona State University’s Environmental Agenda, Tempe, AZ.

DiGangi, S.A. & Jannasch-Pennell, A.K. (1996, June).  Navigation in a collaborative-consultative, hypermediated, networked-based enviornment.  Paper presented to TheAssociation for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Charlottesville, VA

Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. & DiGangi, S. A. (1995, November).  The Impact of instructional grouping 
& presentation format on internet navigational choices.  Presentation for The Annual meeting of the Arizona Educational Research Organization, Sedona, AZ.

DiGangi, S. A. & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1995, November).  Teacher’s validation of student social 
skills.  Presentation for The Nineteenth Annual National Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Tempe, AZ.

Zucker, S. H., DiGangi, S. A., Irvine, S. E., & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1995, October).  Preparing 
special educators for the future: Integrating technology in teacher preparation.   Paper presented at The Council for Children with Behavior Disorders, International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders, Dallas, TX.

DiGangi, S. A. & Jannasch-Pennell, A. K. (1995, March).  Educational connectivity: Beyond the metaphorical information superhighway.  Keynote Speakers, Fifteenth Annual Microcomputers in Education Conference, Tempe, AZ.

Jannasch, A. K. & DiGangi, S. A. (1995, January).  Conexiones/connections: A technology-based    approach to developing literacy in migrant students.  The Semi-Annual Meeting of    the AEJMC Scholastic Journalism Division, Phoenix, AZ.

DiGangi, S. A., Irvine, S. E., & Jannasch, A. K. (1994, April).  The role of technology in education: A serious case of the emperor's new clothes.  Paper presented at The 72nd Annual Meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Denver, CO.

DiGangi, S.A., Zucker, S.H., & Irvine, S.E.  (1994, November).  Technology:  A tool for teacher education.  Annual conference of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, San Diego, CA.

Cohn, S.J., & DiGangi, S.A., & Irvine, S.E.  (1994, November).  Using technology to tap intrinsic motivation.  The 15th annual National Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Tempe, AZ.

Irvine, S.E. & DiGangi, S.A.  (1994, November).  The language of aggression: Applied assessment of symbolic interaction.  The 15th annual National Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Tempe, AZ.

DiGangi, S.A.  (1994, October).  Effective integration of technology with education.  ASU Investigates the Information Superhighway.  Presentation for the Office of Research Publications, Arizona State University.  Tempe, AZ.

Zucker, S.H., DiGangi, S.A., & Irvine, S.E.  (1994, October).  Preparing special educators for the 21st century.  The fourth International Conference on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, Chicago, Illinois.

DiGangi, S.A.  (1994, April).  At-risk students in bilingual and ESL programs:  Longitudinal assessment of academic performance. The 72nd annual International Council for Exceptional Children Convention,  Denver, CO.

DiGangi, S.A.  (1994, April).  The role of computers in education:  A serious case of the emperors new clothes.  The 72nd annual International Council for Exceptional Children Convention,  Denver, CO.

Irvine, S.E., & DiGangi, S.A.  (1994, April).  A direct and applied approach to redefining computer literacy with preservice teachers.  The 72nd annual International Council for Exceptional Children Convention,  Denver, CO.

DiGangi, S.A., & Lewis, T.  (1994, April).  Promising trends in assessing academic and social behavior among at-risk students.  The 14th Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Irvine, S.E., & DiGangi, S.A.  (1994, April).  Computer-mediated instructional design:  A vehicle for enhancing preservice teachers' academic skills.  The 14th Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Faykus, S.P., DiGangi, S.A., & Irvine, S.E.  (1994, April).  Impact of an integrated learning system:  Analysis of student achievement through traditional and curriculum-based procedures.   The 14th Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Prieto, A.G., DiGangi, S.A., & Zucker, S.H.  (1994, April).  Academic performance of students in Bilingual and ESL Programs:  A Longitudinal Assessment.   The 14th Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA

Irvine, S.E., DiGangi, S.A., & Cohn, S.J.  (1994, March).  Technology-mediated education:  Effective implementation for assessment and instructional decision making.  The 26th Annual National Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Seattle, WA.

DiGangi, S.A., Zucker, S.H., & Prieto, A.G.  (1994, March).  Functional assessment of academic performance in bilingual and ESL programs.  The 26th Annual National Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Seattle, WA. 

DiGangi, S.A., Cohn, S.J., & Irvine, S.E.  (1994, March).  Optimizing the educational environment with technology.  The 14th Annual Microcomputers in Education Conference.  Tempe, AZ.

DiGangi, S.A., & Irvine, S.E.  (1994, March).  Computer-based applications in public schools:  Research, decision-making, policy and practice..  The 14th Annual Microcomputers in Education Conference.  Tempe, AZ.

DiGangi, S. A., & Lewis, T.  (1994, February). Intervention strategies for students with behavioral problems. Paper presented at The Oregon Conference.  Eugene, OR.

DiGangi, S.A., Irvine, S.E, & Cohn, S.A.  (1994, February).  Beyond Reader Rabbit:  Effective use of technology in special and remedial education.  Annual Conference of the Arizona Federation Council for Exceptional Children, Phoenix, AZ.

Irvine, S.E., DiGangi, S.A., & McLoone, B.B.  (1994, February).  Something to use in your classroom:  Realistic interventions for academic and social behavior problems.  Annual Conference of the Arizona Federation Council for Exceptional Children, Phoenix, AZ.

DiGangi, S.A.  (1993, November).  Addressing needs of students and teachers in Arizona via instructional technology. The 17th annual National Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Tempe, AZ.

DiGangi, S.A., & Irvine, S.E.  (1993, November).  Computer-mediated education:  A research base for implementation, assessment, and instructional decision-making.  The Sixth Annual Conference of the Arizona Educational Research Organization, Tucson, AZ.

Irvine, S.E., &  DiGangi, S.A.,  (1993, November).  Collateral effects of technology:  Enhancing pre-service teachers' computer competence while remediating basic skill deficits.  The Sixth Annual Conference of the Arizona Educational Research Organization, Tucson, AZ.

Cohn, S.J., & DiGangi, S.A. (1993, October).  Assessing minority students through non-traditional methods.  Arizona Association for the Gifted and Talented.  Flagstaff, AZ.

DiGangi, S.A., Faykus, S.P., Loenen, R.V., Jaeb, B., Irvine, S.E. (1993, April).  Optimizing student performance and progress:  Descrying effective components of computer-based instruction.  The 13th Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association,  Atlanta, GA.

DiGangi, S.A. (1993, April).  Contrasts in academic performance:  ESL and bilingual programs.  The 71st annual International Council for Exceptional Children Convention,  San Antonio, TX.

Prieto, A.G., DiGangi, S.A., & Morehead, M.K. (1993, April).  A comparison of academic achievement between students in English as a Second Language and Bilingual programs. The 71st annual International Council for Exceptional Children Convention, San Antonio, TX.

DiGangi, S.A., Irvine, S.E., Hammond, D., Winborne, C., Chipman, J., & Feldman, P. (1993, March).  Computer-based applications in public schools:  Research, decision-making, policy, and practice.  The 13th annual microcomputers in education conference, Tempe, AZ.

Cohn, S.J., & DiGangi, S.A.  (1993, March). Conexiones/connections: Computer networking migrant education.  The 13th annual microcomputers in education conference, Tempe, AZ.

Lewis, T., DiGangi, S.A. (1993, February).  Developing school-wide social skill programs.  Paper presented at The Oregon conference:  A community of ideas, Eugene, OR. 

DiGangi, S.A., Rutherford, R.B. (1993, January).  Effective and efficient use of assessment data in correctional education.  Bridging professional perspectives:  The third annual national conference on educating adjudicated, incarcerated, and at-risk youth conference, Palm Springs, CA.

DiGangi, S.A., & Lewis, T.  (1992, November).  Designing effective social skills programs.  The 16th annual National Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Tempe, AZ.

Zucker, S. H., DiGangi, S. A., Prieto, A. G., Faykus, S. P., & Irvine, S. E. (1992, November).  Learning disability placement of incarcerated juveniles:  Age versus grade standard scores.  The 16th annual National Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Tempe, AZ.

DiGangi, S. A., Irvine, S. E., Faykus, S. P., Hammond, D., Winborn, C. Feldman, P., Van Loenen, R., Jaeb, B., Chipman, J., & Bates, S. (1992, November).  Computer-based applications in education:  Research, policy, and practice.  The Fifth Annual Conference of the Arizona Educational Research Organization, Flagstaff, AZ.

Cohn, S. J., Satterthwaite, L. L., DiGangi, S. A., & Hoeffel, M.  (1992, November).  Infusing academic content into vocational educational curriculum:  A university--public school partnership.  The Fifth Annual Conference of the Arizona Educational Research Organization, Flagstaff, AZ.

Hammond, D. G., Prieto, A. G., Zucker, S. H., & DiGangi, S. A. (1992, November).  Student academic performance in bilingual and ESL programs, Topical conference on culturally and linguistically diverse exceptional children, Minneapolis, MN.

Faykus, S. P., McCollum-Gahley, J., Irvine, S. E., & DiGangi, S. A.  (1992, August).  Effects of differential mediation and student ability on task-acquisition.  The 1992 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

DiGangi, S.A., Zucker, S. H., Prieto, A. G., Faykus, S. P., Irvine, S. E.  (1992, October).  Special education eligibility of incarcerated juveniles.  The National Adolescent Conference:  Programming for Adolescents with Behavioral Disorders VI, Reno, NV.

DiGangi, S.A., Faykus, S.P., Jaeb, B., Hammond, D., & Rutherford, R.B. (1992, May).  The effect of applied behavioral analysis training on teachers' assessment of change in student behavior.  Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.

DiGangi, S.A. (1992, April).  Assessment of teacher decision-making:  Implications for behavioral programming. The 70th annual International Council for Exceptional Children Convention,  Baltimore, MD.

Faykus, S.P., Herlache, L.R., & DiGangi, S.A. (1992, March).  Enhancing social problem-solving:  Assessment of a school-wide conflict resolution training program.  The 24rd annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Nashville, TN.

DiGangi, S.A. (1992, January).  Assessing academic performance.  Third International Council for Exceptional Children Division of Mental Retardation and Eight Annual Pacific Rim Combined Conference, Honolulu, HI.

DiGangi, S.A., Faykus, S.P., Zucker, S.H., Rutherford, R.B.,  & Howell, K.W. (1992, January).  A system-wide assessment of academic and social-behavioral characteristics of incarcerated youth. Bridging professional perspectives:  Educating adjudicated, incarcerated, and at-risk youth conference, Palm Springs, CA.

DiGangi, S. A., Faykus, S. P., Chipman, J. L., & Rutherford, R. B.  (1991, November).  Effects of applied behavior analysis training on teacher decision-making.  25th Annual Conference of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New York City, NY.

DiGangi, S.A., Zucker, S.H.,  Rutherford, R.B., & Perryman, P.  (1991, November).  Behavioral, social, personality, and academic characteristics of incarcerated juvenile offenders.  The 15th annual National Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Tempe, AZ.

DiGangi, S.A., & Rutherford, R.B. (1991, November).  Teaching students with behavioral disorders:  Myths and facts.  The 15th annual National Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Tempe, AZ.

Faykus, S. P., Herlache, L. R., Jaeb, B. M., & DiGangi, S. A.  (1991, November).  Enhancing student social interactions:  Effects of a Conflict Managers training program. The 15th annual National Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Tempe, AZ.

DiGangi, S. A., Faykus, S. P., Chipman, J. L., & Howell, K.  (1991, October).  Instructional sensitivity of curriculum-based assessment:  Investigating reading comprehension measures.  Annual Conference of the Arizona Educational Research Organization, Flagstaff, AZ.

DiGangi, S. A., Faykus, S. P., Powell, J. H., Wallin, M. B., & Berliner, D. C. (1991, August).  Novice and experienced teachers' decisions about grading.  Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

DiGangi, S. A., Faykus, S. P., & Rutherford, R. B. (1991, August).  Applied behavior analysis training and teacher decision-making.  Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Faykus, S. P., & DiGangi, S. A. (1991, August).  Effects of instruction, familiarity, and complexity on children's graphic interpretation.  Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

DiGangi, S. A., Rutherford, R. B., Chipman, J. C., Faykus, S. A., & Howell, K. A. (1991, April).  Self-management skills:  Classroom applications.  The 69th annual International Council for Exceptional Children Convention, Atlanta, GA.

Rutherford, R. B., & DiGangi, S. A. (1991, April).  Students with behavioral disorders:  Some myths and a few facts. The 69th annual International Council for Exceptional Children Convention, Atlanta, GA. 

Faykus, S. P., DiGangi, S. A., & Berliner, D. C. (1991, March).  Grade retention continues:  Decisions of schol psychologists and classroom teachers.  The 23rd annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Dallas, TX.

Howell, K. W., & DiGangi, S. A. (1991, November).  Functional assessment in the juvenile justice system.  Council for Exceptional Children Topical Conference:  Children on the Edge, New Orleans, LA.

DiGangi, S. A., Faykus, S. P., Powell, J. H., Wallin, M. B., & Berliner, D. C. (1991, August).  Novice and experienced teachers' decisions about grading.  Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Howell, K. W., & DiGangi, S. A. (1991, November).  Functional assessment in the juvenile justice system.  Council for Exceptional Children Topical Conference:  Children on the Edge, New Orleans, LA.

DiGangi, S. A., Faykus, S. P., Powell, J. H., Wallin, M. B., & Berliner, D. C. (1991, August).  Novice and experienced teachers' decisions about grading.  Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

DiGangi, S. A., Faykus, S. P., & Rutherford, R. B. (1991, August).  Applied behavior analysis training and teacher decision-making.  Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Faykus, S. P., & DiGangi, S. A. (1991, August).  Effects of instruction, familiarity, and complexity on children's graphic interpretation.  Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

DiGangi, S. A., Rutherford, R. B., Chipman, J. C., Faykus, S. A., & Howell, K. A. (1991, April).  Self-management skills:  Classroom applications.  The 69th annual International Council for Exceptional Children Convention, Atlanta, GA.

Rutherford, R. B., & DiGangi, S. A. (1991, April).  Students with behavioral disorders:  Some myths and a few facts. The 69th annual International Council for Exceptional Children Convention, Atlanta, GA. 

Faykus, S. P., DiGangi, S. A., & Berliner, D. C. (1991, March).  Grade retention continues:  Decisions of schol psychologists and classroom teachers.  The 23rd annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Dallas, TX.

Lewis, T., DiGangi, S. A. (1991, February). Teaching students to self-manage. The Oregon Conference.  Eugene, OR.

DiGangi, S. A., Perryman, P., & Rutherford, R. B. Jr. (1990, January).  Assessment of academic and social outcomes in correctional/special education. Bridging professional perspectives:  Educating adjudicated, incarcerated, and at-risk youth conference, Palm Springs, CA.

DiGangi, S. A., & Spencer, D. A. (1990, January).  Defining "at-risk":  The return of juvenile offenders to the public schools.  Bridging professional perspectives:  Educating adjudicated, incarcerated, and at-risk youth conference, Palm Springs, CA.

DiGangi, S. A., Faykus, S. P., & Howell, K. W. (1990, November).  Curriculum-based and traditional assessment:  An examination of instructional sensitivity.  Annual Conference of the Arizona Educational Research Association and Rocky Mountain Research Association, Tempe, AZ.

DiGangi, S. A., & Spencer, D. A. (1990, November).  Development of a safe environment for teachers and students in a volatile inner city neighborhood.  Annual Conference of the Arizona Educational Research Association and Rocky Mountain Research Association, Tempe, AZ.

DiGangi, S. A. (1990, November).  Self-monitoring of academic and behavioral performance.  The 14th annual National Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Tempe, AZ.

Faykus, S. P., DiGangi, S. A., & Berliner, D. C. (1990, November).  Teachers' repertoire of alternative behavioral interventions: Examining the decision-making process across level of experience and expertise. The 14th annual National Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Tempe, AZ.

DiGangi, S. A., Anderson, K. A., & Rutherford, R. B. (1990, October).  Enhancing academic performance of students with behavioral problems:  Effective applications of self-monitoring procedures. National Adolescent Conference:  Programming for Adolescents with Behavioral Disorders V, Miami, FL.

Faykus, S. P., DiGangi, S. A., & Berliner, D. C. (1990, October).  Teachers' selection of intervention strategies for adolescents with behavioral problems:  Similarities and differences across level of expertise.  National Adolescent Conference:  Programming for Adolescents with Behavioral Disorders V, Miami, FL.

Rutherford, R. B., DiGangi, S. A., & Lewis, T. (1990, October).  Behavioral analysis of delinquency:  Alterable vs unalterable variables. National Adolescent Conference:  Programming for Adolescents with Behavioral Disorders V, Miami, FL.

Spencer, D. A., DiGangi, & Berliner, D. C. (1990, October).  Adolescents at-risk: student and teacher perceptions' of safety on a high school campus. National Adolescent Conference:  Programming for Adolescents with Behavioral Disorders V, Miami, FL.

Rutherford, R. B., Nelson, C. M., & DiGangi, S. A. (1990, July).  Issues in correctional special education.  Correctional Education Association National Conference, Vancouver, BC.

DiGangi, S. A., Faykus, S. P., & Berliner, D. C. (1990, June).  An exploratory analysis of pedagogical knowledge and teacher decision-making.  The Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Society, Dallas, TX.

DiGangi, S. A. (1990, April). Tail-length judgments for  multifigure boxplot displays. The Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston, MA.

Cohn, S. A., & DiGangi, S. A. (1990, April). Using  exploratory data analysis to evaluate methods of identifying the gifted. The Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston, MA.

DiGangi, S. A., Faykus, S. P., & Berliner, D. C. (1990,  April). An analysis of expert and novice teacher decision making in referral for special education. The Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston, MA.

Faykus, S. P., DiGangi, S. A., & Berliner, D. C. (1990,  April). Grade retention:  Decision analysis of expert/novice psychologists and teachers.  The 22nd Annual National Association of School Psychologists Convention, San Francisco, CA.

Maag, J. W., DiGangi, S. A., & Rutherford, R. B. (1990,  April). Component analysis of social skill training. The Annual International Council for Exceptional Children Convention, Toronto, ON.

DiGangi, S.A. (1989, February). Facilitating behavioral interventions:  Making data-based decisions in the classroom. The annual meeting of the Arizona Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children, Mesa, AZ.

Lewis, T., DiGangi, S. A, & Sugai, G. (1989, February). Techniques to facilitate behavioral programming decisions. The Oregon Conference.  Eugene, OR.

DiGangi, S. A., Rutherford, R. B., & Maag, J. W. (1989, November).  Self-management as a strategy for increasing the academic and social behaviors of behaviorally disordered students.  The 13th annual National Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Tempe, AZ.

Faykus, S. P., DiGangi, S. A., & Berliner, D. C. (1989,  November).  The role of teacher cognition in the identification of students with behavioral disorders.   The 13th annual National Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Tempe, AZ.

Perryman, P., DiGangi, S. A., & Rutherford, R. B. (1989,  November).  Longitudinal analysis of handicapped and nonhandicapped juvenile offenders. The 13th annual National Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders Conference, Tempe, AZ.

DiGangi, S. A., & Rutherford, R. B. (1989, November).  Provision of services in correctional/special education.   Handicapped Juvenile Offender Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Perryman, P., DiGangi, S. A., & Rutherford, R. B. (1989,  November).  Recividism among juvenile handicapped populations:  An exploratory examination.  Handicapped Juvenile Offender Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Maag, J. W., DiGangi, S. A., & Rutherford, R. B. (1989,  September). Validation of self-report methodology for assessing students' social skills.  Council for Exceptional Children/Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Topical Conference on Behavioral Disorders, Charlotte, NC.

Behrens, J.T., DiGangi, S. A., & Stock, W. A. (1989,August).  Optimal display characteristics of box-plots and other displays.  The Annual Meeting of the American Statistical Association, Washington, D.C.

Howell, K. W., & DiGangi, S. A. (1989, April).  Instructional sensitivity to commonly used computation measures.  The Annual International Council for Exceptional Children Convention, San Francisco, CA.

Maag, J. W., DiGangi, S. A., & Rutherford, R. B. (1989,  April)  Social skills training strategies with exceptional children. The Annual International Council for Exceptional Children Convention, San Francisco, CA.

McCollum-Gahley, J., & DiGangi, S. A. (1988, March).  Increasing engaged time in community-based interventions.  The Sixth Annual Conference on Persons With Severe Handicaps, Phoenix, AZ.

DiGangi, S. A., Behrens, J. T., Maag, J. W. (1988,  November). Psychometric properties of the Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire in special populations.  The 12th annual National Teacher Educators of Children With Behavioral Disorders Conference, Tempe, AZ.

Maag, J. W., DiGangi, S. A., & Rutherford, R. B. (1988,  November). Self-instruction training to promote generalization of social skill effects.  The 12th annual National Teacher Educators of Children With Behavioral Disorders Conference, Tempe, AZ.

Other Professional Activities | top |

Guest Reviewer: 
Behavioral Disorders
Education and Treatment of Children
Education and Training in Mental Retardation
Exceptional Children
Educational Researcher

Committees | top |
Faculty Development and Search Committee 

Reader, Field Inniated Grant Program. Office of Special Education Research Services, Department of Education, Washington, DC. 

Co-Editor, Special Education Researcher, Newsletter of the Special Education SIG: American Educational Research Organization (1991-1994).

Reviewer, Current Issues in Education, an interactive scholarly journal from
Arizona State University and the College of Education.

Honors and Awards | top |

Student Affairs Collaboration with Faculty Award: Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Arizona State University
Distinguished Doctoral Graduate, College of Education, 1990
Chair: College of Education Graduate Student Advisory Council

Professional Affiliations | top |

American Educational Research Association 
Arizona Educational Research Organization
American Psychological Association 
American Psychological Society
The Association for Educational Communications and Technology
Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education
Association for Computing Machinery
Council for Exceptional Children
Delegate to the National Assembly, 1991 
Council for Children With Behavioral Disorders
President, Arizona Chapter 1989-93
Editor, State Subdivision Newsletter
Division for Learning Disabilities 
Division for Research
Teacher Education Division
Teacher Educators of Children with Behavioral Disorders
National Vice-President 1990-1991
President 1991-1992
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering