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VITA Cynthia A. Plotts, Ph.D. Associate Professor of School Psychology Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education and School Psychology Texas State University-San Marcos
Academic/Professional Background
Educational Background
Degree Year University Major Thesis/Dissertation Ph.D. 1987 University of Texas at Austin School Psychology Toward a Typology of Reading Disabilities: A Multivariate-Empirical Classification Study
B.S. 1979 University of Texas at Austin Elementary Education with Special Education Endorsement (K-12)
University Experience
Position University Dates Associate Professor Texas State University San Marcos 2004-present of School Psychology
Assistant Professor Texas State University-San Marcos 1998-2004 of School Psychology
Adjunct Assistant Professor Southwest Texas State University 1990-1998 of School Psychology
Adjunct Assistant Professor University of Texas at Austin 1995-1997 of School Psychology
Assistant Instructor University of Texas at Austin 1982-1985
D. Relevant Professional Experience
Position Entity Dates Consulting Neuropsychologist Texas Hill Country School 2005-present
Private practice in neuropsychology San Marcos, Texas 2010-present
Private practice in psychology Austin, Texas 1988-1998
Staff Psychologist University of Texas at Austin Speech and Hearing Center 1993-1997
School Psychologist Austin Independent School District 1987-1990
Psychology Intern Camden Child and Family 1985-1986 1 Center , Camden, Maine Special Education Teacher Wooten Elementary 1979-1981 Austin Independent School District
Other Professional Credentials
Licensed Psychologist, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists License #2-3618
TEACHING
Courses Taught:
GRADUATE:
Texas State University-San Marcos
EDP 5300 Interviewing, Counseling, and Consulting in School Psychology EDP 5305 Standardized Testing EDP 5369 Counseling Techniques with Children and Adolescents EDP 5376 Psychoeducational Assessment EDP 5380 Individual and Group Counseling Techniques for School Psychology EDP 5386 Consultation and Professional Issues in School Psychology EDP 5387 Data-Based Decision Making EDP 5389 Practicum in School Psychology EDP 5396 Biological Bases of Behavior EDP 6301/02 Professional Internship in School Psychology
University of Texas at Austin
GRADUATE:
EDP 480P Individual Testing EDP 489H Psychoeducational Assessment & Intervention
UNDERGRADUATE:
EDP 332E(S) Psychological Foundations of Elementary (Secondary) Education
TEACHING AWARDS:
Favorite Professor, Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Texas State University, 2011
Runner-Up, Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching, College of Education, 2001
SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE
Books
2 Plotts, C. A., & Lasser, J. (under contract). The School Psychologist as Counselor: A Practitioner’s Handbook. Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.
Webber, J., & Plotts, C. (2008). Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Theory and Practice (5th Ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Scholwinski, E.J. & Plotts, C. A. (2002). Special Education Guide for Texas Administrators. Bulverde, TX: Omni Publishers.
Supplemental Materials
Theodosis, N., Plotts, C., & Webber, J. (2008). Test Bank, to accompany Emotional and Behavioral disorders: Theory and Practice (5th Ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Plotts, C., Webber, J., & Billingsley, G. (2008). Instructor’s Manual, to accompany Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Theory and Practice (5th Ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Theodosis, N., & Plotts, C. (2008). Companion Website (for students) to accompany Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Theory and Practice (5th Ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Book Chapter
Plotts, C.A. (in press). Assessment of emotional/behavioral disorders. In J. P. Bakken, F. E. Obiakor, & Rotatori, T. (Eds.), Advances in Special Education. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Book Entries
Plotts, C.A. (2003). Aarskog syndrome. In E.F. Jantzen & C.R. Reynolds (Eds.), Childhood Disorders: Diagnostic Desk Reference, 1-2. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Plotts, C.A. (2003). Cat-eye syndrome. In C. R. Reynolds & E.F. Jantzen (Eds.), Childhood Disorders: Diagnostic Desk Reference, 110-111. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Plotts, C.A. (2003). Hallervorden-Spatz disorder. In C. R. Reynolds & E.F. Jantzen (Eds.), Childhood Disorders: Diagnostic Desk Reference, 276-277. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Plotts, C.A. (2003). Hutchinson-Gilford progeria disorder. In C. R. Reynolds & E.F. Jantzen (Eds.), Childhood Disorders: Diagnostic Desk Reference, 300-301. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Plotts, C.A. (2003). Meningomyelocele disorder. In C. R. Reynolds & E.F. Jantzen (Eds.), Childhood Disorders: Diagnostic Desk Reference, 409-411. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Refereed Journal Articles
3 Klose, L., Plotts, C., & Kozeneski, N., & Skinner-Foster, J. (in press). A review of assessment tools for diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders: Implications for school practice. Assessment for Effective Intervention.
Klose, L., Plotts, C., & Lasser, J. (in press). Participants' evaluation of consultation: Implications for training in school psychology. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education.
Klose, L.M., Plotts, C., & Lasser, J. (2010). Qualitative analysis of teacher and graduate student evaluations of consultation training experiences. Trainers’ Forum, 29(1), 24-37.
Plotts, C., Lasser, J., & Prater, S. (2008). Exploring sandplay therapy: Applications to individuals with traumatic brain injury. International Journal of Play Therapy, 17(2), 138-153.
Plotts, C. & Livermore, C. (2007). Russell-Silver syndrome: A nonverbal learning disability case study. Applied Neuropsychology, 14(2), 124-134.
McGee, J., & Plotts, C. (2005, Winter). Should I stay or should I go? The school, the law, and the child with a brain injury, Premier Outlook, 5(24), 4-10.
Plotts, C., Scribner, A.P., Price, L, & Scholwinski, E. (2004, Winter). Predictors and patterns of performance on the National School Psychology Exam in a specialist-level school psychology program. Trainer’s Forum, 23(2), 8-15.
Ross-Gordon, J., Plotts, C., Joesel, J. N., & Wells, R. (2003). Assessment of adult learning disabilities: Multiple perspectives. Adult Basic Education: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 13(3), 131-145.
Plotts, C., & Webber, J. (2001-2002). The role of developmental histories in the screening and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 27(1 & 2), 19-26.
Plotts, C. (2001). Recognizing LD, ADHD, and TBI in adults. Adult Learning,12(2), 5–7.
Plotts, C., Plotts, P., & Palomares, R. (2000, Winter). Duty to warn? Not in Texas. The Texas School Psychologist, 7(3), 2-3.
Plotts, C. & Ross-Gordon, J. (1999). Adult learning disability assessment: Issues in postsecondary settings. The Texas School Psychologist, 7(2), 17.
Plotts, C. (1998, Winter). Review of Policy statement for documentation of a learning disability in adolescents and adults by Educational Testing Service. The Texas School Psychologist, 6 (2), 2-3.
Holder, C. & Dodge, R. (1987). Professional internships in school psychology: Fact or fiction? Professional Psychology, 18, 536-539.
Abstracts
Plotts, C. A., & McGee, J. (2011). Misclassification in transition to public school for children with traumatic brain injury. The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation [Abstracts]. 26, 408- 4 409.
McGee, J., & Plotts, C. (2002). Personality disturbance in adolescents following childhood TBI. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology [Abstracts], 17, 786.
Plotts, C.A. (2000). A case study of nonverbal learning disability in a subject with Russell-Silver syndrome. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology [Abstracts], 15, 806.
Reports
Plotts, C., Ryser, G., & Price, L. (2008, November). TBI Needs and Resources Assessment. Report of findings from grant funded research prepared for the Texas State Dept. of State Health Services and the Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council.
PRESENTATIONS
National Conferences
Plotts, C.A., & McGee, J. (2011, September). Misclassification in Transition to Public School for Children with Traumatic brain Injury. Poster presentation for the North American Brain Injury Society's Ninth Annual Conference on Brain Injury in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Plotts, C.A. (2010, March). Identification and School Transition for Children with Traumatic Brain Injury. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists in Chicago, Ill.
Klose, L., & Plotts, C. A. (2010, March). Early Red Flags for Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Path Analysis. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists in Chicago, Ill.
Klose, L., & Plotts, C. (2009, February). Participants’ Evaluation of Consultation: Implications for Training in School Psychology. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists in Boston, MA.
Frankel, S., McLeroy, M., Perez, J., & Plotts, C. (2008, February). CARES: A Model for Autism Assessment, Intervention, and Research. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists in New Orleans, LA.
Plotts, C. (2007, March). Comparison of Executive Functions across Measures in Traumatic Brain Injury. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists in New York City, New York.
Plotts, C., Lasser, J., & Prater, S. (2006, August). Sandtray Therapy with Traumatically-Brain Injured Adolescents. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Clark, K., Canu, R., Davis, J., Kuchar, T., Plotts, C., & McGee, J. (2003, August). Traumatic Brain Injury Case Study: Educational Misclassification and Programming Implications. Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association in Toronto, Ontario. 5
Plotts, C., Scribner, A., Scholwinski, E., & Price, L. (2003, April). Predictors and Patterns of Performance on the NSPE in a Specialist-level School Psychology Program. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists in Toronto, Ontario.
McGee, J., & Plotts, C. (2002, October). Personality Disturbance in Adolescents following TBI. Poster session presented at the annual conference of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Miami Beach, Fla.
Plotts, C.A. & Ross-Gordon, J. (2001, February). Adult LD Assessment: Transition from High School to College. Poster session presented at the International Learning Disability Association Conference, New York City, NY.
Plotts, C.A., Frevert, D., Leal, A., & Rayburg, J. (2001, April). LD Assessment for College-bound Students: The High School Perspective. Paper presented at the National Association for School Psychologists Conference, Washington, D.C.
Ross-Gordon, J., Plotts, C.A., Leal, A., Noble, J., & Wells, R. (2000, June). Assessment of Adult Learning Disabilities: A Triangulated Study. Paper presented at the Adult Education Research Conference, East Lansing, Michigan.
Plotts, C.A. & Ross-Gordon, J. (2000, April). Adult Learning Disability Assessment: College Student Experiences. Paper presented at the DEED Conference in Rochester, N.Y.
Plotts, C.A. (2000, November). A Case Study of Nonverbal Learning Disability in a Subject with Russell-Silver Syndrome. Poster presented at the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Orlando, Florida.
State and Regional Conferences
Scholwinski, E., & Plotts, C. (2002, January). Campus-based Issues in Special Education. Presentation at 1st annual Assistant Principal Conference at Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX.
Plotts, C.A. (2000, February). Russell-Silver Syndrome: A nonverbal learning disability case study. Poster presented at the Texas Association of School Psychologists for the Annual Statewide Conference, Dallas, TX.
Plotts, C.A. & Ross-Gordon, J. (2000, February). Assessment Experiences of Adults with Learning Disabilities in the College Setting. Poster presented at the Texas Association of School Psychologists for the Annual Statewide Conference, Dallas, TX.
Ross-Gordon, J. & Plotts, C.A. (2000, February). Assessment of Learning Disabilities: Experiences of Adult Education Providers in Selected Texas Programs. Paper presented at the Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education for the Annual Statewide Conference.
Invited Talks, Lectures, and Presentations
Plotts, C. (2011). Children with Traumatic Brain Injury in Texas: Identification, Services, and 6 Outcomes. Presented to Rescare Premier Educational Seminar, August 18, 2011.
Plotts, C. (2009). Biological Bases of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Presented to Special Educators Summer Workshop, August 4, 2009.
Plotts, C. (2009). Projective Testing and Interpretation. Presented to the Clinic for Autism Research, Evaluation, and Support, August 5, 2009.
Plotts, C., & Ryser, G. (2008). TBI needs and Resources Assessment: Preliminary Report. Presented to the Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council on November 17, 2008.
Plotts, C. (2008). Using an Online Neuroanatomy Instructional Tool to Develop Instructional and Assessment Techniques in a Graduate Class. Presentation to a Technology Integration seminar on March 31, 2008.
Plotts, C. (2006). Use of Sandtray with Traumatically Brain-injured Children and Adolescents. Presentation to the Association of School Psychology Students on November 9, 2006.
Plotts, C. (2006). Sandtray Therapy with Traumatically Brain-injured Adolescents. Presentation to the Austin Neuropsychological Society on May 1, 2006.
Plotts, C. (2005). Assessment of Executive Function in Children. Presentation to the School Psychology Interns and Supervisors on Sept. 23, 2005.
Plotts, L., Klose, L., & George, C. (2005). Lessons Learned in the NASP Approval Process. Presentation to the Texas Association of Trainers on Oct. 26, 2005.
Plotts, C. (2005). The Neuropsychology of Violence. Presentation to the Association of School Psychology Students on November 11, 2005.
Plotts, C. A. (2003). Assessment Issues in the Schools. Presentation to doctoral interns at the Austin Neurological Clinic on September 15, 2003.
Plotts, C., & Clark, K. (2002). Administering and Interpreting Raven’s Progressive Matrices. A presentation to the coordinators of the San Marcos CISD gifted and talented programs on October 11, 2002.
Plotts, C. (2001). Self-esteem: What It Is and How to Find It. Talks presented to the SWT Bobcat Women’s Basketball Team on September 12, 2001.
Plotts, C. (1995, 1996). Intellectual Assessment Theory and Techniques. Three invited lectures to classes in Speech Communications and Disorders, University of Texas at Austin.
Plotts, C. (1994). The UT Speech & Hearing Center Psychological Services Program and Practicum Opportunities. Invited talk to SWTSU practicum students, San Marcos, Texas.
Plotts, C. (1990, 1991). Suicide Awareness and Prevention. Two invited presentations to Austin ISD Peer Assisted Leadership Program Annual Retreat, Mo Ranch, Texas.
Holder, C. & Palmer, C. (1990). Parenting for Grandparents. Invited talk to 7 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren group, Austin, Texas.
Holder, C., Palmer, C., & Baran, S. (1989). Building Children’s Self-Esteem. Invited presentation to Round Rock ISD Parent-Teacher Association, Round Rock, Texas.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS/HONORS:
Runner-Up, Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities, College of Education, 2008
GRANTS
Funded Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts
Plotts, C. (2011). Technology Integration Workshop Proposal: Faculty supervision and evaluation of intern performance. Accepted by Instructional Technologies Support. $1200
Plotts, C. (2006). Technology Integration Workshop Proposal: Using an online neuroanatomy instructional tool to develop instructional and assessment techniques in a graduate class. Accepted by Instructional Technologies Support. $1200
Plotts, C. (2004). Dean-Woodcock Neuropsychological Assessment System. Woodcock-Munoz Foundation Instructional Materials Grant for the Dean-Woodcock Sensory Motor Battery, 12 test kits, approximately $3,300
Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts
Lasser, J., Schmidt, E., & Plotts, C. (2008). Enhancing Technological Opportunities for Graduate Students within the Professional Counseling and School Psychology Programs. Student Computing Resources Proposal. Amount $13, 248
Schmidt, E. A., Lasser, J., & Plotts, C. (2007). Enhancing technological opportunities in the assessment and counseling clinic for graduate students within the professional counseling and school psychology programs. Student Computing Resources Proposal. Amount: $25, 340.40.
Plotts, C. (2005). Equity and Access Training Grant to train bilingual school psychologists
Funded External Grants and Contracts
Plotts, C., Ryser, G., & Price, L. (2007-08). Traumatic brain injury needs and resources assessment. Grant proposal to the Texas State Department of Health Services. Amount: $30,000
Submitted, but not Funded, External Grants and Contracts
Plotts, C.A. School-based approach to traumatic brain injury. Grant proposal submitted in Dec., 1999 to the U.S. Dept. of Education, Washington, C.D. Amount: $444,699.00
Funded Internal Grants and Contracts
8 Klose, L., & Plotts, C. (2008). Exploratory analysis of factors associated with autism spectrum disorders. Texas State University Research Enhancement Program. Amount: $16,000.00
Ross-Gordon, J. & Plotts, C. (1999). Assessment of Adults with Learning Disabilities. Southwest Texas State University Research Enhancement Grant. Amount: $7,592.00
Plotts, C.A. & Ross-Gordon, J.(1999). Assessment of adults with learning disabilities. College of Education Dean’s Scholarly/Creative Activity Grant. Amount: $4,090.00
Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Grants
Plotts, C.A. (2008). Exploratory Analysis of factors associated with autism spectrum disorders. Joanne Cole Mitte Grant Proposal. Amount: $25,000.00 (not funded; review not completed due to discontinuation of Texas State relationship with Mitte Foundation)
Plotts, C. A. & Lasser, J. (2003). Development of a psychometric tool for the assessment of visibility management. Research Enhancement Grant Proposal 3 to the TX State University-San Marcos University Research Enhancement Program. Amount: $8000.00
FELLOWSHIPS, AWARDS, HONORS:
Outstanding Doctoral Level School Psychologist, Texas Association of School Psychologists, 2010
Christine Warren Anderson Award for Work with Children and Families, University of Texas at Austin, 1985
University Fellowship, University of Texas at Austin, 1983-1984
National Institute of Mental Health Traineeship Stipend, University of Texas at Austin, 1981-83
SERVICE
University:
Outside College Representative, Tenure and Promotion Review Committee, 2010-2011
Volunteer Mentor, University Faculty/Student Mentor Program, 2009-2010
Member, CARES Executive Committee, 2007-2010
Member, Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Selection Committee, 2008
Member, Multidisciplinary Autism Diagnostic Clinic Planning Committee, 2006
Member, Graduate College Scholarship Committee, 2004-2005
Member, Education Coordinating Council (formerly Casa Esperanza Advisory Board), 1999-2005
Faculty Usher, College Commencement, Spring 2003 9 Faculty Marshal, College Commencement, Winter 2002
Faculty Marshal, Graduate College Commencement, Spring, 2000
Participant, Graduate College Student Orientation, Fall 2000
Faculty Contact, Career Services
Member, Multidisciplinary Autism Diagnostic Clinic Planning Committee, 2006
Member, Graduate College Scholarship Committee, 2004-2005
Member, Education Coordinating Council (formerly Casa Esperanza Advisory Board), 1999-2005
Faculty Usher, College Commencement, Spring 2003
Faculty Marshal, College Commencement, Winter 2002
Faculty Marshal, Graduate College Commencement, Spring, 2000
Participant, Graduate College Student Orientation, Fall 2000
Faculty Contact, Career Services
College:
Member, Research Enhancement Program Proposal Review Committee, 2009-2010
Member, Special Education Program Search Committee, 2009-2010
Member, College of Education Associate Dean for Research Selection Committee, Summer, 2008
Mentor, Texas State University, 2008-2009
Mentor, College of Education Scholar/Mentor Program, 2007
Member, Special Education Faculty Search Committee, 2005-2007
Member, EAPS Chair Search Committee, 2002-2003
Member, Ph.D. Advisory Committee, 2002-present
Chair, College of Education Graduate Scholarship Committee, 2002-2005
Member, College of Education Scholarship Committee, 2000-2002
Mentor, College of Education Scholar/Mentor Program
Member, Special Education Faculty Search Committee, 2005-2007 10 Member, EAPS Chair Search Committee, 2002-2003
Member, Ph.D. Advisory Committee, 2002-present
Chair, College of Education Graduate Scholarship Committee, 2002-2005
Member, College of Education Scholarship Committee, 2000-2002
Departmental:
School Psychology Program Coordinator, 2004-2010
Member, Committee to revise adjunct faculty evaluation PPS, 2010
Member, Counseling Program Search Committee, 2009-2010
Member, Program Coordinators Committee, 2009-2010
Member, Tenure and Promotion PPS Committee, 2007
Chair, Counseling Program Search Committee, 2004-2005
Chair, School Psychology Program Search Committee, 2004-2005
Chair, Graduate Assistant Committee, 2001-2003
Co-Chair, Library Acquisitions Approval Committee, 1999-present
Student Advisor, School Psychology Program, 1998-present
Member, Tenure and Promotion Policy Revision Committee, 2002
Organized School Psychology Week function, hosted by student organization officers and attended by students, faculty, and intern panel, 2000-2001
Member, Teaching/Evaluation Committee, Fall 2001
Organized recruitment visit for Dallas ISD, including faculty/student presentation and student interviews, 2000-2002
Member, Faculty Search Committee, Developmental & Adult Education Program, 2000-2001
Member, Faculty Search Committee, Counseling Program, 1999-2000
Program:
Member, Faculty Search Committee, 2010-2011
Coordinator of Internship, School Psychology Program, 2010-2011 11 Coordinator, Comprehensive Oral Exam, School Psychology Program, 1998-2002; 2010-2011
Coordinator of Student Practica, School Psychology Program, 1998-2002
Professional:
Examiner for the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Oral Examination for Licensure, (Neuropsychology and School Psychology areas), 1995-present
Member, Higher Education Task Force for the Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council (a joint endeavor of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Dept. of Health), 2001-present
Member, School Psychology Trainers Committee, 1998-present
Proposal Reviewer, National Association of School Psychologists for 2004, 2010 National Conference
Guest Editor, Journal of Special Education, 2009
Chair, Public Relations & Information Committee, Texas Association of School Psychologists, 1999-2001
Member, National Academy of Neuropsychology
Member, National Association of School Psychologists
Member, Texas Association of School Psychologists
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