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Esposito, Kate
Academic Rank Phone
Associate Professor 310-243-2684
Office Hours E-Mail Address
kesposito@csudh.edu
Advising Hours Office Location
COE 1468
Mailing Address
Teacher Education
California State University, Dominguez Hills
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747
Courses Taught
  • SPE 460  Introduction to Special Education
  • SPE 545   Multicultural Strategies for Culturally and Linguistically Different Exceptional Learners
  • SPE 467  Secondary Teaching Methods I:  Math 
  • SPE 569s Directed Teaching of Individuals with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
  • SPE 523s Fieldwork in Special and General Education for Interns
Degrees

University of Southern California 

  • Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Technology

Loyola Marymount University

  • Masters Degree, Educational Psychology
  • Special Education Credential (Learning Handicapped)
  • English as a Second Language (supplementary credential)
  • Resource Teaching Certificate May 

Loyola Marymount University

  • Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies
Research Projects, Grants & Interests
Publications \ Presentations

Scholarly Activity: Publications

 

Esposito, M.C., & Steel (2008). Complying with special education law: What general education teachers need to know. California Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development News Brief, 5-8.

 

Hamdan, K., Esposito, M.C., & Lal, S. (2008).Easing teacher shortages through innovative university district partnerships. CERA Newsletter, 2(1), 4.

 

Lal, S. &  Esposito, M.C. (accepted-in press).  Easing Special Education Teacher Shortages: Utilizing Precepts of the Professional Development School Model.  Paper accepted for publication to AACU Journal.

 

Esposito, M.C., Guarino, A., & Caywood, K. D. (2007). Perceived teacher efficacy beliefs for the inclusion of students with learning disabilities. Paper accepted to Learning Disabilities: A Multi-disciplinary Journal 14(4), 265-271.

 

Berlin, D., & Esposito, M.C. (Spring 2007). Effective Inclusionary Strategies for Secondary Teachers. Career Ladder Magazine.

 

Esposito, M. C., Berlin, D. H., & Lal, S. (Spring 2007). Special Education Professional Development Schools: Why do candidates choose to participate? The NAAC Online Journal, 2, 4-18.

 

 

Esposito, M. C. & Lal, S. (2005). Responding to special education teacher shortages in diverse urban settings: An accelerated alternative credential program. Teacher Education and Special Education 28(2), 100-103.

 

 

Esposito, M.C., & Lal, S. (2004). Validating special education PDS work using the NCATE standards. Journal Of Integrative Psychology, 5,1-9.

 

Esposito, M. C. (2003).  Inclusion views: In general and in specific. 

Journal of Integrative Psychology, 4, 42-47.

 

 

Lal., S., Esposito, M.C., & Blackaller, C.A. (under review). The use of multiple data sources to evaluate the effectiveness of an alternative special education teacher preparation program.  Paper submitted to Teacher Education and Special Education.

 

Book Reviews

 

            Esposito, M.C. (2007). Clipping Their Own Wings. CERA Newsletter, 1, 5.

 

Esposito, M.C. (2008) Out– the –Box Leadership.  Journal of Educational Administration,

 

 

Regional

Conferences

Blackaller, C.A., Lal, S., & Esposito, M.C., Berlin (2007).  Support provider and intern perceptions of mentoring needs: Assisting the induction process. Paper presented at  California Educational Research Association, Dana Point, CA.

 

Russell, S., Esposito, M.C., Berlin, D., & Hamdan, K., (2007). Bridging general education and special education together: Building an inclusive community in professional development schools. Paper presented at The Holmes Partnership Eleventh Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX.

 

Blackaller, C.A., Lal, S., & Esposito, M.C. (2006).  Support provider and intern perceptions of mentoring needs: Assisting the induction process. Paper presented at  California Educational Research Association, Monterrey, CA.

 

Russell, S., Lal, S., Hamdan, K., Esposito, M.C., Berlin, D. (2006). Confronting teacher shortages with teacher preparation model innovations.  Paper presented at National Association of Alternative Certification Seventh Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.

 

Blackaller, C.A., Lal, S., Esposito, M.C. (2006). Support provider and intern perceptions of mentoring needs. Paper presented at National Association of Alternative Certification Seventh Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.

 

Russell, S., Esposito, M.C., Hamdan, K., Berlin, D., Lal, S., & Mills-Marbury, K. (2006). Professional development school innovations: Confronting teacher shortages and increasing student achievement.  Paper presented at The Holmes Partnership Tenth Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.

 

Esposito, M.C., Lal, S., & Berlin, D. (2005). Responding to special education teacher shortages through the application of the Professional Development School Model: Is it effective? Paper presented at California Educational Research Association. Long Beach, CA

 

Esposito, M.C., & Lal, S. (2004). Use of Survey Data to Identify Strengths and Weaknesses of a Special Education PDS Teacher Preparation Program. Paper presented at California Educational Research Association.  Pasadena, CA.

 

Esposito, M.C., & Lal, S. (2003). Special education professional development schools: Are candidates ready for the demands of urban settings. Paper presented at California Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.

 

Miller, J. A., & Esposito, M.C. (2003). Factors that lead to urban teacher efficacy. Paper presented at California Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.

 

Esposito, M.C., & Okada, D. (2002). Special Education Professional Development School: What Factors Lead to Participation? Paper presented at California Educational Research Association. Santa Barbara, CA.

 

Esposito, M.C., & Czech, B. (2001). Terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: Teachers self reported confidence levels in facilitating discussions with students. Paper presented at California Educational Research Association. Lake Tahoe, CA.

 

Esposito, M.C., Donaldson, D., Attias, B., & Earl, G. (2000).  Online vs. traditional setting: Comparison of student outcomes. Paper presented at Council for Exceptional Children, Teacher Education Division. Las Vegas, NV. 

 

Esposito, M.C., Michael, W.B., Hocevar, D., Guarino, A. (2000).  Team efficacy questionnaire: Confirmatory factor analysis.  Paper presented at Eastern Educational Research Association Conference. Clearwater, FL.

 

Guarino, A. J., Esposito, M.C., Michael, W.B., & Hocevar, D. (1998). Team efficacy questionnaire: factor analysis and criterion validity.  Paper presented at California Educational Research Association. San Diego, CA.

 

 

 

International

Conferences

Esposito, M. C., Hamdan, K., & Lal, S. (accepted- 2008). Applying the Professional Development School Model to Urban Special Education Settings.  Paper accepted for presentation at the LDA 45th International Conference, Chicago, Illinois.

 

Lal, S., Tucker, S., Russell, S., Hamdan, K., Mills-Marbury, C., Blackaller, C.A., Esposito, M.C., & Berlin, D. (2007). Exploration of alternative routes to teacher education certification: Building collaborations between university and school district. Panel Session. Fourth Annual Hawaii International Conference.

 

Lal, S., Esposito, M.C., Blackaller, C.A., & Tucker, S. (2007). Assessing teacher preparation programs: Implications of four data sources for accreditation and program improvement. Panel Session at American Educational Research Association.

 

Blackaller, C.A., Lal, S., & Esposito, M.C., (2007). Support provider and intern perceptions of mentoring needs. presentation at Council for Exceptional Children, Annual Conference. Louisville, Kentucky.

 

Esposito, M.C., Lal, S., & Berlin, D. (2006). The application of the professional development school model to an alternative special education program. International Conference on Learning Disabilities. McLean, Virginia.

 

Lal., S., Esposito, M.C., & Blackaller, C.A. (2006). Data driven decision to improve teacher preparation programs. International Conference on Learning Disabilities. McLean, Virginia

  

Esposito, M.C., Lal, S., & Berlin, D. (2006).  A professional development school innovation: A university’s response to special education teacher shortages. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association conference. San Francisco CA.

 

Lal., S., Esposito, M.C., & Blackaller, C.A. (2006). The use of multiple data sources to evaluate the effectiveness of an alternative special education teacher preparation program.  Paper presented at American Educational Research Association conference. San Francisco CA.

 

Esposito, M.C., Lal, S., & Blackaller, C.A. (2006).  Data Driven Decisions to Improve Teacher Preparation Programs. Paper presented at presentation at the International Learning Disabilities Association. Jacksonville, FL.

 

Esposito, M.C., Lal., S., & Berlin, D. (2005). An Urban University’s Response to K-12 Special Education Teacher Shortages: The Implementation of Professional Development Schools. Paper presented at the 11th Annual International Conference of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities. Torrance, CA, October 2-4, 2005.

 

Esposito, M.C., Lal, S., & Thompson, G. (2005). Do special education        

professionaldevelopment schools effectively prepare candidates for urban

settings?  Paper presented at International Learning Disabilities Association.

Reno, NV.

 

Esposito, M.C. (2004). Applying the professional development school model to the preparation of urban special education candidates.  Paper presented to World Congress on Comparative Education. Havana, Cuba.

 

Esposito, M.C. & Lal, S., & Thompson, G. (2004). Validating special education professional development school work using the NCATE standards. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Conference. San Diego, CA.

 

Esposito, M.C., Okada, D. & Thompson, G. (2004). Special education professional development school: Through the eyes of candidates. Paper presented at the International Learning Disabilities Association Conference. Atlanta, GA.

 

Caywood, K. & Esposito, M.C. (2004).  Teacher efficacy for including students with learning disabilities and downs syndrome.  Paper presented to the International Learning Disabilities Association Conference. Atlanta, GA.

 

Esposito, M.C. & Czech, B. (2003). Teachers self reported confidence levels in facilitating discussions with students. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL.

 

Esposito, M.C. & Caywood., K.D. (2003). Teacher Efficacy for Inclusion: The validation of the TEI scale. Paper presented at International Learning Disabilities Association Conference. Chicago, IL.

 

Esposito, M.C., Guarino, A.J., Caywood, K. D., Donaldson, D., & Kearns, D. (2002).  Efficacy for inclusion: The development of teacher efficacy inclusion scale and gains in TEI following completion of a university class.  Paper presentation at American Educational Research Association. New Orleans, LI.

 

Esposito, M.C., Caywood, K.D., Brock, B., & Donaldson, D. (2002). Inclusion views: In general and in specific.  Paper presentation at Learning Disabilities Association International Conference. Denver, CO.

           

Mathews, J., Guarino, A., Esposito, M.C. (2000). Student Achievement and Stated Defined School Accreditation Status. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association. New Orleans, LI.

 

 

Editorial

Board

            Learning Disabilities Journal 2001- present

            California Educational Research Association 2007- present

 

 

Professional Associations

Board Member

  • California Educational Research Association  2003-2007
  • California Regional Coordinating Council, Member
  • Jane Goodall Institute, Steering Committee Member

Member At Large

  • American Educational Research Association
  • Council for Exceptional Children
  • Learning Disabilities Association

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