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• TED 400 Secondary Seminar: Introduction to Education
• TED 402 Educational Psychology   
• TED 488 Assessment Seminar
  

• University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Ph.D. Education: Administrative Policies Graduate Research Fellowship
• California State University, Los Angeles  MA Special Education: Speech and Hearing/Deaf Education 
• California State University, Los Angeles  BA Speech Pathology, Fellowship & Grant Dean’s Honor Role
  

• 2004 CSUDH- Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Grant, Spring 2004-to present results of a Special Education Professional Development School study at AERA.
• 2003 CSUDH- Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Grant, Fall 2004-to present results of a Special Education Professional Development School study at CERA.
• 2002 CSUDH COE Dean’s Mini-Grant, Fall 2002, to expand efforts to document the professional development of COE graduates and recently credentialed candidates.
• 2002 CSUDH SOE Faculty Excellent Award, 2002. In recognition of Exemplary Contribution to the University Community.
• 2001 Center for Service Learning, Internships and Cooperative Education Grant, 2002, CSUDH to support research study on service learning in selected courses.
• 2001 Certificate of Training, Bubble Publishing and Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Training Workshop, September 20-21, 2001.
• 2001 Certificate of Training. 2001 The use of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Database, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES).
• 2000 CSUDH COE Dean’s Mini-Grant, December 2000, for continuing data analysis of the Teacher Retention and Attrition: A Study of CSUDH Credentialed Teachers.
• 2000 Frederick Milton Thrasher Award, Certificate of Achievement. August 18, 2000. National Gang Crime Research Center.
• 2000 Foundation Grant Support Fund, Spring 2000 to support a mini-grant: Teacher Retention and Attrition: A Study of CSUDH Credentialed Teachers.
• 2000 Research, Scholarship, Creative Activity Award (RSCAAP), Spring 2000. Teacher Retention and Attrition: A Study of CSUDH Credentialed Teachers
  

PUBLICATIONS

Articles in Refereed Journals

• Lal, S. R., & Esposito, M. C. (2007). Easing Special Education Teacher Shortages: Utilizing Precepts of the Professional Development School Model. American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
• Esposito, M. C., Berlin, D., & Lal, S. R. (2006). Special education professional education development schools: Why do candidates choose to participate? National Association of Alternative Certification.
• Li, X., & Lal, S. (2005) Critical reflective thinking through service-learning. Intercultural Education. Vol. 16.3
• Esposito, M. C., & Lal, S. R. (2005). Responding to Special Education Teacher Shortages in Diverse Urban Settings: An Accelerated Alternative Credential Program. Teacher Education and Special Education 28(2).
• Esposito, M. C., & Lal, S. R. (2005). Validating Special Education PDS Work Using the NCATE Standards. Journal of Integrative Psychology. Vol. 5
• Esposito, M. C., Lal, S., & Berlin, D. (2006) (under review). A professional development school innovation: A university’s response to special education teacher shortages. Urban Education.

Book 

• Lal, S. R., Lal, D. & Achilles, C. (1993). Handbook on Gangs in Schools: Strategies to Reduce Gang Related Activities. Thousands Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
• Lal, S. R. (1991) A study of Strategies Employed by Junior High School Administrators to Overcome Disruptive Gang Related Activities. Doctoral dissertation, University of California, Los Angeles

Chapter

• Lal, S. R. (1996). Gang Activity at School: Prevention Strategies. In Schwartz, W. (Ed.) Preventing Youth Violence in Urban Schools: An Essay Collection. (pp. 27-52). New York: ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education.

Papers-peer-reviewed and published in conference proceedings:

• Lal, S. R., Johnston, S., & Nakayama, C. (2004). Designing a Teacher Preparation Program to Ensure High-Quality Teachers: A Description of one California State University’s Innovative Approach. . Hawaii International Conference on Education Proceeding.
• Lal, S. R., Johnston, S., Nakayama, C., Pensavalle, M. Genzuk, M., & Colbert, J.  (2004). Using Performance-Based Assessment to Produce Quality Teachers: A Comparison of a Public and a Private University Credential Program. Hawaii International Conference on Education Proceeding.
• Lal, S. R., &  Lal, D. (2000). Creating a Positive School Environment: A Proactive Approach to Handling Gang Activities. Official Proceedings of the 3rd International Gang Specialist Training Program.
• Faires, C., & Lal, S. R. (1997). Improving Learning Outcomes in Administration Preparation Programs. Proceedings of National Council for Professors of Educational Administration, USA, 28.
• Faires, C., & Lal, S. 1996. Testing the Outcomes of Practicum Research. Proceedings of National Council for Professors of Educational Administration, USA, 47. 

University Manuals/Handbooks

• Lal, S. R., Johnston, S. (2003-2007). Division of teacher education preliminary credential program handbook, CSUDH School of Education.
• Lal, S. R. (2000) Qualitative data: Making sense of what you have. Field Study Seminars. Nova Southeastern University.
• Haller, J., Klein P., McNamara, J. & Lal, S. R. (2000) Administrative methods of inquiry study guide, Nova Southeastern University.
• Lal, S. R. et. al. (1999) Lennox/CSUDH BTSA Program Operational Manual

Reports

• CSUDH College of Education Assessment Reports
• Lal, S. R. (2002-2006). Annual reports of University Intern Teacher Retention
• Lal, S. R. (2001-2006). Analysis of COE Program Evaluation and Graduate and Employers Surveys
• Lal, S. R. (2001-2006). Analysis of TED Program Evaluation Surveys
• Lal, S. R. (2001-2006). Analysis of CSU Chancellor’s Systemwide Survey
• Lal, S. R. (2000-2006). Analysis of College of Education Program Exit

Surveys

• Lal, S. R. (2002). Qualitative Analysis of CSUDH University Strategic Plan: Core Values Survey
• Lal, S. R. (2000-2002). Project Summary Report. Minority University Mathematics Science and Technology Awards: Teacher and Curriculum Enhancement 
• Lal, S. R., (2000). Interim Report on Teacher Retention & Attrition: A Study of CSUDH Credentialed Teachers. Research, Scholarship, Creative Activity Award (RSCAAP)
• Lal, S. R. (2000). Analysis of CSUDH University Strategic Plan: Core Values Survey
• Lal, S. R. (2000). Analysis of Lennox/CSUDH BTSA Mid-Year Surveys
• Lal, S. R. (2000). Addendum to the Lennox/CSUDH BTSA Program Portfolio and Self-Study/Action Plan
• Lal, S. R. (1998-2000). BTSA Peer Review Reports, BTSA Program Retention Survey Analysis
• Lal, S. R. (1999-2000). Lennox/CSUDH BTSA Program Improvement Plan
• Lal, S. R. (1998-1999). Lennox/CSUDH BTSA Program Retention Survey Analysis
• Lal, S. R. (1998-1999). Lennox/CSUDH BTSA Program Peer Review Guide.

ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION INSTRUMENTS 

• COE Survey Development Fall 2001-Fall 2007. As the Director of Evaluation, oversee all survey development (including developing scan survey forms and electronic versions) tracking, distribution, analysis, and reports for:
• Candidate Program Exit/Capstone surveys
• Evaluation Instruments for Supervised Field Performance of candidates and programs
• Evaluation Instruments of Supervisors and Master Teachers by candidates
• Graduate and Employer surveys
• Faculty surveys
• Staff surveys
• Faculty Technology surveys
• Faculty Diversity surveys
• Candidate Professional Development surveys
• Individual Projects/Grants: MASTAP, Special Education PDS, FIPSE, Transition to Teaching (TTT)
• Individual Faculty projects

Prior to 2001

• CSUDH, TED Teacher Retention and Attrition Survey, Spring 2000.
• Revised Lennox/CSUDH BTSA Mid-Year Evaluation Surveys, Spring 2000.
• Lennox/CSUDH BTSA Mid-Year Evaluation Surveys, Spring 1999.
• Lennox/CSUDH BTSA Retention Survey 1998-1999.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

• (2002-2007)
• Lal, S. R., Blackaller, C. A, & Esposito, M. C., Tucker, S. (2007). Using multiple data sources to evaluate the effectiveness of a teacher preparation program. Accepted for presentation at American Education Research Association (AERA), Chicago, IL April, 2007.
• Blackaller, C. A., Lal, S. R., & Esposito, Mentoring needs and activities in an alternative certification program for special education interns from multiple data sources. Accepted for presentation at the National Association for Alternative Certification (NAAC), Washington, DC, April, 2007.
• Lal, S. R., Mellblom, C., Dote-Kwan. (2007). Teaching and learning in a diverse educational setting. Accepted for presentation at WASC Conference, San Jose, April 2007.
• Lal, S. R., Tucker, S., Russell, S. E., Esposito, M. C., Blackaller, C. A., Berlin, D., Hamdan, K., & Mills Marbury, C. (2007) Exploration of alternative routes to teacher education certification: building collaborations between university and school district. Paper presented at Hawaii International Conference on Education.
• Russell, S., Lal, S. R., Esposito, M. C., Berlin, D., & Hamdan, K., (2007). Bringing 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.
• Lal, S. R., 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 Education Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA.
• Esposito, M. C., Lal, S. R., Berlin, D. (2006). A professional development school innovations: A university’s response to special education teacher shortages. Paper presented at American Education Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA.
• Lal, S. R., Blackaller, C. A., & Esposito, M. C. (2006). Data driven decisions to improve teacher preparation programs. Paper presented at International Conference on Learning Disabilities (ICLD). McLean, Virginia.
• Esposito, M. C., Lal, S. R., Berlin, D. (2006). The application of the professional development school model to an alternative special education program. Paper presented at International Conference on Learning Disabilities (ICLD). McLean, Virginia.
• Blackaller, C. A., Lal, S. R., & Esposito, M. C. (2006). Support provider and intern perceptions of mentoring needs. Paper presented at California Educational Research Association, (CERA), Monterey, CA.
• Esposito, M. C., Hamdan, K., Lal, S., & Russell, S.E. (2006). Alternative routes to teacher certification: The transition to teaching professional development school model. Paper presented at California Educational Research Association (CERA), Monterrey, CA.
• Lal, S. R., Esposito, M. C., Berlin, D., Russell, S., Hamdan, K., (2006). Confronting teacher shortages with teacher preparation model innovations. Paper presented at National Association of Alternative Certification (NAAC), 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 for Alternative Certification (NAAC), Seventh Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.
• Mellblom, C., Lal, S. R., Dote-Kwan, J. (2006). WASC Self-Study: A Vehicle for Change. Presentation at WASC Annual Conference, CA. 
• Lal, S. R. (2005). Perceptions of credential candidates: A vital source for evaluating the effectiveness of a teacher preparation program. Paper presented at American Education Research Association (AERA). Montreal, Canada.
• Lal, S. R., Blackaller, C. A. (2005). The use of multiple data sources to evaluate the effectiveness of an alternative special education teacher preparation program. Paper presented at California Educational Research Association (CERA). Long Beach, CA.
• 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 (CERA). Long Beach, CA.
• Beard, K. Schaar. S., & Lal, S. R. (2005). Addressing the challenge to credential all teachers. Paper presented at International Conference of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU), L.A. CA.
• 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  International Conference of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) L.A. CA.
• Lal, S. R., Esposito, M. C., & Blackaller, C. (2005).  Do special education professional development schools effectively prepare candidates for urban settings? Paper presented at International Learning Disabilities Association of America Conference (LDA).
• Lal, S. R., & Esposito, M. C. (2004). Validating special education professional development work using the NCATE standards. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association AERA.
• Esposito, M. C. & Lal, S. R. (2004). Use of Survey Data to Identify Strengths and Weaknesses of a Special Education Professional Development School Teacher Preparation Program. Paper presented at California Education Research Association (CERA). Pasadena, CA.
• Lal, S. R., Johnston, S. J., & Nakayama, C. (2004) Designing a Teacher Preparation Program to Ensure High-Quality Teachers: A Description of one California State University’s Innovative Approach. Paper presented at Hawaii International Conference on Education.
• Lal, S. R., Johnston, S. J., Nakayama, C., Colbert, J. A., Pensavalle, M., Genzuk, M., & Tran, T. (2004). Using performance-based assessment to produce quality teachers: a comparison of a public and a private university credential program. Paper presented at Hawaii International Conference on Education.
• Li, Xin, & Lal, S. R., (2003). Do students gain deeper abstract knowledge from service learning in a teacher education seminar course? Paper presented at American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago IL.
• Esposito, M. C, Lal, S. R., & Thompson, g. (2003). Special education professional development schools: are candidates ready for the demands of urban settings? Paper presented at California Educational Research Association (CERA) San Francisco, CA.
• Lal, S. R. (2003). Utilizing survey research to inform decisions for improving a teacher education credential program. California Educational Research Association (CERA) San Francisco, CA..
• Lal, S. R. (2003). Use of survey data to examine teacher candidates’ perceptions of a teacher preparation program. Hawaii International Conference on Education.
• Li, Xin, & Lal, S. R. (2003). Life Stories in Service-learning: A Comparative Study. Hawaii International Conference on Education.
• Lal, S. R. & Russell, S. E. (2003). California State University Dominguez Hills, Teaching Performance Assessment System (TPAS©), California State University (CSU) System Dean’s Meeting.
• Lal, S. R. (2003). California State University Dominguez Hills, College of Education NCATE Accreditation. Japan-United States Teacher Education Consortium (JUSTEC).
• Johnston, S., &Lal, S. R. (2002) California State University Dominguez Hills, Teaching Performance Assessment System (TPAS©): Innovation in Compliance. California Council on Teacher Education (CCTE), San Diego, CA.
• Lal, S. R. (2001) Utilizing survey research to inform decisions for improving a teacher education credential program. California Educational Research Association (CERA), Monterey CA.
• Lal, S. R. (2001) Co-developed-power point presentation on a regression analysis of NAEP data. National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Database Training Seminar Sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Washington D.C.
• Lal, S. R. (2001). Ta Hwa College and Institute of Technology in Twain, Invited to speak about developing research and evaluation techniques with faculty as part of a training conference.
• Lal, S. R. & Lal D. (2000). Youth Gangs: The Need to Belong. At-Risk Youth Conference, Ninth Annual, Sponsored by California State University Chico, Monterey, CA.
• Lal, S. R. & Lal D. (2000). Potential Gang Member or Dropout: Understanding the Similarities and Reducing and Preventing Negative Gang activities: A Practical Approach. National Dropout Prevention Conference. Sponsored by the National Dropout Prevention Center/Maryland State Department of Education, Baltimore.
• Lal, S. R. (2000). A Gang Intervention Program for K-12 Schools. International Gang Specialist Training Conference. National Gang Crime Research Center & Loyola University Ministry. Chicago, IL.
• Lal, S. R. (2000). Data Collection and Analysis: Making Sense of What you Have. Summer Institute on Educational Politics. National Ed.D Program, Educational Leaders, Nova Southeastern University, FL.
• Lal, S. R. (2000). Ethnography in Education: Researching How Education Makes a Difference for Today’s Students. University of California, Santa Barbara & California State University, Los Angeles. Chair: Research Roundtable.
• Lal, S. R. (2000). Teacher Retention and Attrition: A Study of California State University, Dominquez Hills Credentialed Teachers. Multilingual and Cultural Diversity Education Conference, Globalizing Language and Cultural Education in the New millennium. The Institute for the Study of Cultural Diversity and Internationalization & the School of Education, CSUDH.
• Faires, C. & Lal, S. R. (1997). Improving learning outcomes in administration preparation programs National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Conference, Vail, CO.
• Faires, C. & Lal, S. R. (1996). Testing the outcomes of practicum research. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Conference, Corpus Christy, TX.

PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL, UNIVERSITY, & COLLEGE MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS

• CSUDH WASC Steering Committee +, (2006-Present). Appointed as WASC co-chair—in this role, serve as: chair of WASC Sub-Committee on Diversity and member of University Planning Committee, Academic Affairs Council Plus, Academic Quality,  Program Review Panel, and WASC Sub-Committee on Civic Engagement.
• Performance and Assessment of California Teachers (PACT) Consortium, (2005-present). Appointed as PACT director for the Division of Teacher Education to serve on this state level committee and serve as liaison between the state level PACT and the CSUDH TED PACT committee. Oversee alignment of teacher performance assessments to PACT.
• Association of American Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE), (2002-2004). Selected by the Dean to attend AACTE/NCATE sessions.
• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (2002-2004). Selected by the TED Department Chair to attend the Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) Technical Assistance Workshops in Sacramento and other venues.
• American Education Research Association (AERA), (1999-Present). Member and member of Division K. In April 2003, served as member to develop a new SIG-Social Justice in Teaching.
• College of Education Evaluation Committee Member, (1999-Present). As Director of Evaluation and the NCATE co-chair, worked with members to develop COE unit assessment plan for NCATE 2004 visit.
• Teacher Education Department Evaluation Committee Member, (2000-Present). As Director of Evaluation, worked with members to revise TED program evaluation components.
• Teacher Education Department, CCTC Standards Writing Committee Member, (2002-2003). Worked with members to write response to CCTC accreditation standards.
• Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force (TPA) Committee Member, (2000-2003). Assisted in the Alignment of TED courses and signature assignments to California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) standards & created rubrics for Teaching Performance Expectations (TPE).
• Asian and Pacific American Faculty and Staff Association (APAFSA), (2000-2005). Worked with other members to enhance opportunities for Asian and Pacific American students at CSUDH.
• TED Competencies Committee Member, (1999-2000). Worked with other members to revise and align Teacher Competencies to program standards.
• Statewide BTSA Evaluation Task Force Member, (1998-2000). Worked with members to develop evaluation components.
• Statewide BTSA Retention Committee Member, (1998-2000). Worked with members to produce materials for Teacher Retention studies.
• Lennox/CSUDH BTSA Staff Member and Steering Committee Member, (1998-2000). Participated in administrative, operational, and evaluation components of the program.
• Lennox/CSUDH BTSA State Peer Review, (1998-1999). Oversaw
• Lennox/CSUDH BTSA’s state review process. Developed Peer Review Guide and wrote Peer Review Report.

• American Education Research Association, AERA (1999-Present)
• California Education Research Association, CERA (2001-Present)
• International Learning Disabilities (2004-Present)
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (1998-Present)
• National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (1996-Present)
• Phi Beta Kappa (1987-Present)
• UCLA Alumni Association (1991-Present)
• Alliance of Asian Pacific Administrators (AAPA), LAUSD (1995-2000)
• California Gang Investigators Association (1986-1993)
• Friends of California State University, Los Angeles (1976-1980)

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