Candace J.

Gann
Special Education, Rehabilitation, and School Psychology University of Arizona

EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy, Special Education Emotional Disturbance and Behavior Disorders; Autism University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Master of Science in Education, Special Education Severe Developmental Disabilities Missouri State University, Springfield, MO Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education Mild/Moderate, Cross-Categorical Missouri State University, Springfield, MO In progress

May 2010

December 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2013 Behavior Consultant, Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind, Tucson, AZ Conducted school-wide functional behavior assessments and worked with teachers to develop and monitor behavior interventions. Served on the Human Rights Committee, a committee responsible for the ongoing review of district behavior intervention plans. BCBA Consultant Intern, Functional Applied Behavior Analysis Specialists, Tucson, AZ Trained in-home ABA providers in applied behavior analysis techniques. Developed behavior intervention plans implemented in the home environment. Provided ABA therapy to young clients in the home. Co-instructor, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Taught online undergraduate and graduate course entitled: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders Instructor, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Taught online undergraduate course entitled: Behavior Principles and Disability: Assessment and Intervention. Co-instructor, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Taught undergraduate course entitled: Special Services in the Schools.

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Trainee Liaison, University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), Sonoran UCEDD, Tucson, AZ Collaborated with Association of University Centers on Disabilities Virtual Trainee related to Sonoran UCEDD updates. Participated in seminars designed to prepare students to become leaders and advocates in the disability field with an understanding of principles of self-determination and meaningful community inclusion for all people with disabilities. Developed a study related to interdisciplinary comprehensive behavioral support for individuals with disabilities pursuing post-secondary educational opportunities. Instructor, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Taught online undergraduate course entitled: Behavior Principles and Disability: Assessment and Intervention. Student Teacher Supervisor/Mentor, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Provided in-service to student teachers related to behavior principles and student assessment. Additionally, I collaborated with cooperating teachers to supervise and evaluate graduate student teachers while completing their student teaching internship. Special Education Instructional Leader, Nixa School District, Nixa, MO Served as the assistant to the special education director. Provided professional development to Nixa special education staff in autism, data collection, student assessment, Response to Intervention, instructional strategies, and behavior management. Conducted district-wide functional behavior assessments and worked with teachers to develop and monitor behavior interventions. As the certified autism consultant for the district, taught staff to structure their classrooms and lessons to best serve students on the spectrum. Special Education Teacher, High Pointe Elementary School, Nixa, MO Taught students with mild-moderate disabilities and autism in grades kindergarten through 4th. Designed programming, conducted evaluations, and provided instruction in mathematics, language arts, social studies, science, social skills, behavioral skills, communication skills, and life skills. Conducted functional behavior assessments and developed effective behavior intervention plans. Collaborated with staff and paraprofessionals to support inclusive education. Special Education Teacher, Main Street Intermediate School, Nixa, MO Taught students with severe disabilities and autism in grades 5th and 6th. Designed programming, conducted evaluations, and provided instruction in mathematics, language arts, social studies, science, social skills, behavioral skills, communication skills, and life skills. Conducted functional behavior assessments and developed effective behavior

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intervention plans. Collaborated with staff and para-professionals to support inclusive education. 2005 Special Education Teacher, Sparta High School, Sparta, MO Provided instruction and support for students with disabilities in grades 912. Conducted educational re-evaluations for students receiving special education services. Wrote transition plans.

COURSES TAUGHT/TEACHING Graduate SERP 593 SERP 564

Internship in Special Education Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Undergraduate SERP 402 SERP 403 SERP 464

Behavior Principles and Disability Assessment and Intervention Special Services in the Schools Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS August December 2012 Presented to special education case managers and psychologists Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind, Tucson, AZ Implementation of Function-based Interventions: A Four-part Series Presented to special and general education staff Oracle School District, Oracle, AZ A School-day in the Life of a Child with Autism Presented to special and general education staff Oracle School District, Oracle, AZ Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Hands-on Approach to Communication and the Classroom Presented to special and general education staff Oracle School District, Oracle, AZ Asperger Syndrome: A Hands-on Approach to the Classroom Presented to district staff and administration

May 2012

May 2011

May 2011

January 2011

Oracle School District, Oracle, AZ An introduction to High Functioning Autism: Asperger Syndrome

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Gann, C. J., Umbreit, J., Ferro, J., & Liaupsin, C. (in press). Determining the effect of a comprehensive function-based intervention applied across multiple educational settings. Remedial and Special Education. doi: 10.1177/0741932513501088

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Gann, C. J., Ferro, J., Umbreit, J., & Liaupsin, C. (2013, March). Effects of a comprehensive function-based intervention applied across multiple educational settings. Poster presented at the 10th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support, San Diego, CA. Gann, C. J. (2012, October). What are the teachers doing in functional behavior assessment literature?. Paper presented at the 36th Annual Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders (TECBD) Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ. Garrison-Kane, L., Gann, C. J., Bauer, A., Goeringer, M., Beckman, A., & Wilson, E. (2012, May). The efficacy and fidelity of functional based methodology in public school settings. Paper presented at the 38th Association for Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention, Seattle, WA. Lane, C. J., Umbreit, J., Ferro, J., & Liaupsin, C. (2011, October). Determining the effect of function-based interventions applied across settings. Paper presented at the 35th Annual Teacher Educators for Children with Behavior Disorders (TECBD) Conference on Severe Behavior Disorders of Children and Youth, Tempe, AZ. Lane, C. J., Garrison-Kane, L., Mitchell, W., Goodwin, D., Wilson, E., & Beckman, A. (2011, May). Comparison of functional assessment and analysis procedures for students with challenging behaviors. Poster presented at the 37th Association for Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention, Denver, CO. Lane, C. J., Garrison-Kane, L., Mitchell, W., Goodwin, D., Wilson, E., & Beckman, A. (2011, March). Comparison of functional behavior assessment and analysis procedures for students with challenging behaviors. Poster presented at the 8th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support, Denver, CO. Lane, C. J., Garrison-Kane, L., Mitchell, W., Goodwin, D., Wilson, E., & Beckman, A.

(2010, February). Teaching to the function: The effects of a reinforcement schedule and break card on escape-motivated classroom behaviors of an elementary-age student with challenging behaviors. Poster presented at the 28th Annual Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders Conference, Kansas City, MO.

CERTIFICATIONS Missouri Teachers Certificate, Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical Special Education Career CPC, #0433903 Behavior Support Specialist University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ