Associate Professor of School Psychology

VITA Cynthia A. Plotts, Ph.D. Associate Professor of School Psychology Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education and School Psychology Texas State University-San MarcosAcademic/Professional BackgroundEducational BackgroundDegree 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 StudyB.S. 1979 University of Texas at Austin Elementary Education with Special Education Endorsement (K-12)University ExperiencePosition 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 1982-1985D. Relevant Professional ExperiencePosition Entity Dates Consulting Neuropsychologist Texas Hill Country School 2005-presentPrivate practice in neuropsychology San Marcos, Texas 2010-presentPrivate practice in psychology Austin, Texas 1988-1998Staff Psychologist University of Texas at Austin Speech and Hearing Center 1993-1997School Psychologist Austin Independent School District 1987-1990Psychology Intern Camden Child and Family 1985-1986 1 Center , Camden, Maine Special Education Teacher Wooten Elementary 1979-1981 Austin Independent School DistrictOther Professional Credentials Licensed Psychologist, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists License #2-3618TEACHINGCourses Taught:GRADUATE:Texas State University-San MarcosEDP 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 PsychologyUniversity of Texas at AustinGRADUATE:EDP 480P Individual Testing EDP 489H Psychoeducational Assessment & InterventionUNDERGRADUATE:EDP 332E(S) Psychological Foundations of Elementary (Secondary) EducationTEACHING AWARDS:Favorite Professor, Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Texas State University, 2011Runner-Up, Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching, College of Education, 2001SCHOLARLY/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 MaterialsTheodosis, 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 ChapterPlotts, 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 EntriesPlotts, 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 Articles3 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.AbstractsPlotts, 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.ReportsPlotts, 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.PRESENTATIONSNational ConferencesPlotts, 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. 5Plotts, 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 ConferencesScholwinski, 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 PresentationsPlotts, 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, 2008GRANTSFunded Internal Teaching Grants and ContractsPlotts, C. (2011). Technology Integration Workshop Proposal: Faculty supervision and evaluation of intern performance. Accepted by Instructional Technologies Support. $1200Plotts, 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. $1200Plotts, C. (2004). Dean-Woodcock Neuropsychological Assessment System. Woodcock-Munoz Foundation Instructional Materials Grant for the Dean-Woodcock Sensory Motor Battery, 12 test kits, approximately $3,300Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and ContractsLasser, 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 psychologistsFunded External Grants and ContractsPlotts, 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: $30,000Submitted, but not Funded, External Grants and ContractsPlotts, 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 Contracts8 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 GrantsPlotts, 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: $8000.00FELLOWSHIPS, AWARDS, HONORS:Outstanding Doctoral Level School Psychologist, Texas Association of School Psychologists, 2010Christine Warren Anderson Award for Work with Children and Families, University of Texas at Austin, 1985 University Fellowship, University of Texas at Austin, 1983-1984National Institute of Mental Health Traineeship Stipend, University of Texas at Austin, 1981-83SERVICEUniversity:Outside College Representative, Tenure and Promotion Review Committee, 2010-2011Volunteer Mentor, University Faculty/Student Mentor Program, 2009-2010Member, CARES Executive Committee, 2007-2010Member, Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Selection Committee, 2008Member, Multidisciplinary Autism Diagnostic Clinic Planning Committee, 2006Member, Graduate College Scholarship Committee, 2004-2005Member, Education Coordinating Council (formerly Casa Esperanza Advisory Board), 1999-2005Faculty Usher, College Commencement, Spring 2003 9 Faculty Marshal, College Commencement, Winter 2002Faculty Marshal, Graduate College Commencement, Spring, 2000Participant, Graduate College Student Orientation, Fall 2000Faculty Contact, Career ServicesMember, Multidisciplinary Autism Diagnostic Clinic Planning Committee, 2006Member, Graduate College Scholarship Committee, 2004-2005Member, Education Coordinating Council (formerly Casa Esperanza Advisory Board), 1999-2005Faculty Usher, College Commencement, Spring 2003Faculty Marshal, College Commencement, Winter 2002Faculty Marshal, Graduate College Commencement, Spring, 2000Participant, Graduate College Student Orientation, Fall 2000Faculty Contact, Career ServicesCollege: Member, Research Enhancement Program Proposal Review Committee, 2009-2010Member, Special Education Program Search Committee, 2009-2010Member, College of Education Associate Dean for Research Selection Committee, Summer, 2008Mentor, Texas State University, 2008-2009Mentor, College of Education Scholar/Mentor Program, 2007Member, Special Education Faculty Search Committee, 2005-2007Member, EAPS Chair Search Committee, 2002-2003Member, Ph.D. Advisory Committee, 2002-presentChair, College of Education Graduate Scholarship Committee, 2002-2005Member, College of Education Scholarship Committee, 2000-2002Mentor, College of Education Scholar/Mentor ProgramMember, Special Education Faculty Search Committee, 2005-2007 10 Member, EAPS Chair Search Committee, 2002-2003Member, Ph.D. Advisory Committee, 2002-presentChair, College of Education Graduate Scholarship Committee, 2002-2005Member, College of Education Scholarship Committee, 2000-2002Departmental:School Psychology Program Coordinator, 2004-2010Member, Committee to revise adjunct faculty evaluation PPS, 2010Member, Counseling Program Search Committee, 2009-2010Member, Program Coordinators Committee, 2009-2010Member, Tenure and Promotion PPS Committee, 2007Chair, Counseling Program Search Committee, 2004-2005Chair, School Psychology Program Search Committee, 2004-2005Chair, Graduate Assistant Committee, 2001-2003Co-Chair, Library Acquisitions Approval Committee, 1999-presentStudent Advisor, School Psychology Program, 1998-presentMember, Tenure and Promotion Policy Revision Committee, 2002Organized School Psychology Week function, hosted by student organization officers and attended by students, faculty, and intern panel, 2000-2001Member, Teaching/Evaluation Committee, Fall 2001Organized recruitment visit for Dallas ISD, including faculty/student presentation and student interviews, 2000-2002Member, Faculty Search Committee, Developmental & Adult Education Program, 2000-2001Member, Faculty Search Committee, Counseling Program, 1999-2000Program:Member, Faculty Search Committee, 2010-2011Coordinator of Internship, School Psychology Program, 2010-2011 11 Coordinator, Comprehensive Oral Exam, School Psychology Program, 1998-2002; 2010-2011Coordinator of Student Practica, School Psychology Program, 1998-2002Professional:Examiner for the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Oral Examination for Licensure, (Neuropsychology and School Psychology areas), 1995-presentMember, 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-presentMember, School Psychology Trainers Committee, 1998-presentProposal Reviewer, National Association of School Psychologists for 2004, 2010 National ConferenceGuest Editor, Journal of Special Education, 2009Chair, Public Relations & Information Committee, Texas Association of School Psychologists, 1999-2001Member, National Academy of NeuropsychologyMember, National Association of School PsychologistsMember, Texas Association of School Psychologists12

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