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University of Virginia
Special Education: Mild Disabilities/Learning Disabilities
Supporting Areas: Research & Evaluation
Administration & Supervision

Recipient of first James C. Self Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching, The Citadel.

BOOKS

Elksnin, L., & Elksnin, N. (2006). Teaching social-emotional skills at school and at home: A guide for teachers and parents. Denver, CO: Love Publishing.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. K. Occupational social skills (1998).  Austin, TX: PRO-ED.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1995). Assessment and instruction of social skills. San Diego: Singular Publishing Group.

Wallace, G., Larsen, S., & Elksnin, L.K. (1992). Educational assessment of learning problems (2nd ed.).  Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

BOOK CHAPTERS

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. K. (2010). The college search. In S. F. Shaw, J. W. Madaus, & L.
L. Dukes (Eds.), Preparing students with disabilities for college: A practical guide for transition. Baltimore: Brookes Publishing Company (pp. 203-227).

Elksnin, L. K. (2002). Redefining LD is not the answer: A response to Fletcher, Lyon, Barnes,
Stuebing, Francis, Olson, Shaywitz, and Shaywitz. In R. Bradley, L. Danielson, & D.P. Hallahan (Eds.), Identification of learning disabilities: Research to practice (pp. 251-261). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. (1996). Making the transition from high school to work or postsecondary training. In F. R. Brown, E. Aylward, & B. K. Keogh (Eds.), Diagnosis and management of learning disabilities: An inter-disciplinary/lifespan approach (3rd ed.). pp. 253-267). San Diego, CA: Singular Publishing Group.

Aylward, E.H., Brown, F.R., III, Dunn, W., Elksnin, L.K.,  Elksnin, N., & Keogh, B.K. (1996). Instructional planning for learning disabilities and associated primary handicapping conditions. In F.R. Brown, E.H. Aylward, &  B.K. Keogh (Eds.), Diagnosis and management of learning disabilities: An interdisciplinary/lifespan approach (3rd ed.) (pp. 203-226). San Diego, CA: Singular Publishing Group.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1995). Strategies for transition to employment settings. In D. D. Deshler,  E. S. Ellis,  & B. K. Lenz (Eds.), Teaching adolescents with learning disabilities: Strategies and methods (2nd ed.) (pp 525-578). Denver, CO: Love Publishing.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1994). Family issues with the multiply handicapped child. In F. R. Brown & N. Elksnin (Eds.), An introduction to developmental disabilities: A neurodevelopmental perspective (pp. 153-168). San Diego, CA:  Singular Publishing Group.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L.K. (1992).  Life after high school: Promoting  effective transition for the adolescent with learning disabilities (pp. 191-203).  In F. R. Brown, E. Aylward, & B. K. Keogh (Eds.), Diagnosis and management of learning disabilities:  An inter-disciplinary/lifespan approach(2nd ed.).  San Diego, CA:  Singular Publishing Group.

Aylward, E.H., Brown, F.R., III, Dunn, W., Elksnin, L.K.,  Elksnin, N., & Keogh, B.K. (1992).  Planning for treatment of learning disabilities and associated primary handicapping conditions (pp. 147-167).  In F.R. Brown, E.H. Aylward, &  B.K. Keogh (Eds.), Diagnosis and management of learning disabilities: An interdisciplinary/lifespan approach (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA:  Singular Publishing Group .

Elksnin, L.K., & Elksnin, N. (1989).  Readability of interest inventories: Implications for the vocational assessment of handicapped students.  In G.F. Elrod (Ed.), Career education for special needs individuals: Learning, earning, contributing (pp. 41-51). Reston, VA:  Council for Exceptional Children.

DISSERTATION

Elksnin, L. K. (1984). A comparison of four quantitative methods for determining severe discrepancy and school LD placement decisions (Doctoral dissertation, University of Virginia, 1984). Dissertation Abstracts International, 46, 2994.

ARTICLES IN REFEREED JOURNALS

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2006). Emotionally intelligent parenting of children with learning disabilities. Insights on LD: Prevailing Theories to Validated Practices.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2006). Teaching students with LD essential social-emotional skills. In G. D. Sideridis, & D. Scanlon (Eds.). A multidisciplinary approach to LD: Integrating education, motivation, and emotions [Processings of the 14th World Congress on LD], (pp. 142-149). Weston, MA: Learning Disabilities Worldwide.

Elksnin, L. K. (2005). Using cases to improve the critical thinking skills of prospective teachers. Inquiry, 23(3), 5-15.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2004). Fostering social-emotional learning in the classroom. In K.G. Duffy (Eds.), Annual editions: Adolescent psychology 04/05 (pp. 114-118). Dubuque, IA: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin. (Reprinted from Education, pp. 63-75, by L. K. Elksnin & N. Elksnin, 2003).

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2004). The social-emotional side of learning disabilities. Learning Disability Quarterly, 27, 1-6.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2003). Fostering social-emotional learning in the classroom. Education, 124, 63-75, 48.

Scanlon, D., Boudah, D., Elksnin, L. K., Gersten, R., & Klinger, J. (2003). "Must read" publications on LD in light of imminent topics: Inclusion, identification, and eligibility for services. Learning Disability Quarterly.

Elksnin, L. K., Gartland, D., King-Sears, M., Bryant, D. P., Rosenberg, M. S., Scanlon, D., Strosnider, R., & Wilson, R. (2001). LD Summit: Important Issues for the Field of Learning Disabilities. Learning Disability Quarterly, 24, 297-305.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2001). Message from the editors: Assessment and instruction of social skills. Exceptionality, 9(1 & 2), 1-2.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. K. (2001). Adolescents with disabilities: The need for occupational social skills. Exceptionality, 9(1 & 2), 93-107.

Elksnin, L. K. (2001). Implementing the case method of instruction in special education teacher preparation programs. Teacher Education and Special Education, 24, 95-107.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2000). Teaching parents to teach their children to be prosocial. Intervention in School & Clinic, 36, 27-35.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1998). Teaching social skills to students with learning and behavior problems. Intervention in School and Clinic, 33, 131-140.

Elksnin, L. K. (1998). The use of the case method of instruction in special education teacher preparation programs: A preliminary investigation. Teacher Education and Special Education, 21(2), 95-108.

Elksnin, L. K. (1997). Collaborative speech and language services for students with LD. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 30, 414-426.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1997). Issues in the assessment of children's social skills.
Diagnostique, 22, 75-86.

Elksnin, L. K. (1996). Promoting success in the mainstream: Collaborative social skills instruction. Reading & Writing Quarterly, 12, 345-350.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1995). Teaching social skills to students with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities Forum, 20(4), 16-19.

Elksnin, L. K. (1994). Promoting generalization of social skills. Learning Disabilities Forum, 19(4), 35-37.

Day, V. P., & Elksnin, L. K. (1994). Promoting strategic learning. Intervention in School and Clinic, 29, 262-270.

Elksnin, L. K., & Capilouto, G. S (1994). Speech-language pathologists' perceptions of
integrated service delivery in school settings. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in the Schools, 25, 258-267.

Elksnin, L. K., Elksnin, N., & Sabornie, E. (1994). Job-related social skills instruction of adolescents with mild mental retardation. The Journal of Vocational Special Needs Education, 17(1), 1-7.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1993). A review of picture interest inventories: Implications for vocational assessment of students with disabilities. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 11, 323-336.

Elksnin, L.K., & Elksnin, N. (1991). The school counselor as job search facilitator: Increasing employment of handicapped students through job clubs. The School Counselor, 38, 215-220.

Elksnin L.K., & Elksnin, N. (1991). Helping parents solve problems at home and school through parent training. Intervention in School and Clinic, 26, 230-233, 245.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L.K. (1991). Facilitating the vocational success of students with mild handicaps: The need for job-related social skills training. The Journal of Vocational Special Needs Education, 13 (2), 5-11.

Elksnin, L.K., & Elksnin, N. (1990). Using collaborative consultation with parents to promote effective vocational programming. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 13, 135-142.

Elksnin, L.K. (1989). Teaching mildly handicapped students social skills in secondary settings. Academic Therapy, 25, 153-169.

Elksnin, L.K., & Elksnin, N. (1989). Collaborative consultation: Improving parent-teacher communication. Academic Therapy, 24, 261-269.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L.K. (1988). Improving handicapped adolescents' job-seeking through job clubs: Expanding career development services in the high school. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 11, 118-125.

Sabornie, E.J., Kauffman, J.M., Ellis, E.S., Marshall, K.J., & Elksnin, L.K. (1988). Bi-directional and cross-categorical social status of learning disabled, behaviorally disordered, and non-handicapped adolescents. The Journal of Special Education, 21, 39-56.

Reeve, R. E., & Elksnin, L. K. (1983). Comments on "learning disabled children and youth's social competence" by Tanis Bryan. Thalamus, (International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities), 3(2), 1-5.

NONREFEREED ARTICLES

Elksnin, L. K. (2002, Winter). Current LD identification practices challenged. Communique, 3-6, 10.

Elksnin, L. K. (2001, May). LD is not a “one-size-fits-all” disability [letter from president]. LD Forum, 1.

Elksnin, L. K. (2001, March). 3 M’s = Mission, money, MEMBERSHIP [letter from president]. LD Forum, 1.

Elksnin, L. K. (2001, January). Advocacy: An important part of CLD’s mission [letter from president]. LD Forum, 1

Elksnin, L. K. (2000, November). We’re on a mission! [letter from president]. LD Forum, 1.

Elksnin, L. K. (2000, September). Letter from the president, LD Forum, 1.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1998, Spring). Proven instructional practices: Ensuring that all students learn. OPEC Review, 3, 1-3.

Elksnin, L. K. (1998, Summer). Teaching students social skills. OPEC Review, 3, 1, 2, 6.

Elksnin, L. K. (1996, Summer). Teachers as collaborators: The challenge of co-teaching. OPEC Review, 1, 1, 3.

Elksnin, L. K. (1988, Fall). Bridging the gap between special and regular education, Education Forum, 4, 1-4.

REPORTS

Learning Disabilities Roundtable (2004). Learning Disabilities Roundtable commentary regarding reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. New York: National Center for Learning Disabilities.

Office of Special Education Programs: Division of Research to Practice. (2002). Specific learning disabilities: Finding common ground. A report developed by the ten organizations participating in the Learning Disabilities Roundtable. Washington, DC: US Department of Education.

Babkie, A., Connelly, V., Cornier, J., Curran, C., Elksnin, L. K., Bryant, D. P., et al. (2002). Priority issues responses to the President's Commission on Excellence in Special Education. Overland Park, KS: Council for Learning Disabilities.

Elksnin, L. K., Bryant, D. P., Gartland, D., King-Sears, M., Scanlon, D., Strosnider, R., & Wilson, R. (2002). Priority issues responses for Learning Disabilities Roundtable: Seeking Common Ground. Overland Park, KS: Council for Learning Disabilities.

BOOK REVIEWS

Elksnin, L. K. (2005). [Review of the book Temperament in the classroom: Understanding individual differences] Psychology in the Schools, 42(2), 223-224.

Elksnin, L. K. (2005). [Review of the book Handbook of learning disabilities] Psychology in the Schools, 42(2), 220-221.

Elksnin, L. K. (2004). [Review of the book Identification of learning disabilities: Research to practice] Psychology in the Schools, 41(5), 581-585.

Elksnin, L. K. (2004). [Review of the book Education Deform: Bright people sometimes say stupid things about education] Psychology in the Schools, 41(3), 408-410.

Elksnin, L. K. (1999). [Review of the book Teaching students with mild disabilities] Psychology in the Schools, 36, 264, 265.

QUESTIONNAIRE

Elksnin, L. K. (1994). Integrated Speech and Language Services Questionnaire. [on-line]. [CD-ROM]. Abstract from: CDP.

PUBLISHED CASE STUDIES

Elksnin, L. K., Hardin, L., & Gurganus, S. P. (1997). Eric's last stand. (Allyn & Bacon Custom Case Series in Education)

Elksnin, L. K., Birschbach, D., & Gurganus, S. P. (1997). Kindergarten is big business. (Allyn & Bacon Custom Case Series in Education)

EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Revision of Text, Assessment and Instruction of Social Skills. The Citadel Development Foundation, Principal Investigator, $2,375.

Improving Instruction at the Secondary Level Through Content Enhancement. The Citadel Development Foundation, Principal Investigator, $2,447.

Promoting Innovative College Teaching: Individual and Organizational Strategies. The Citadel Development Foundation, Principal Investigator, $3,517.

A Preliminary Investigation of Innovative Practices in College Teaching at the Undergraduate Level. The Citadel Development Foundation, Principal Investigator, $2,305.

Personnel Preparation Grant to Provide Training to Early Interventionists, The South Carolina University Affiliated Program, N. Elksnin, Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator, $8,400.

PRECONFERENCE/CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2003, February). A social-emotional skills toolbox. Invited Conference Workshop, Council for Learning Disabilities Spring Regional Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Elksnin, L. K. & Elksnin, N. (1999, April) Teaching prosocial skills in the elementary school. Invited Conference Workshop, Council for Learning Disabilities Spring Regional Conference, Singer Island, FL.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1998, November). Collaborative social skills instruction. Invited Conference Workshop, 9th Annual Resource/Collaborating Teacher Symposium, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1996, October). Teaching students with learning disabilities social skills. Invited Preconference Workshop, Council for Learning Disabilities Conference, Nashville, TN.

PAPERS PRESENTED AT INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL MEETINGS

Elksnin, L. K. (2007, October). Social-emotional intervention in an RtI world. 20th Annual Distinguished Lecture presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Scanlon, D., Elksnin, N., Elksnin, L., Lo, Y., Sideridis, G., Hughes, C., et al. (2007, October). Meet the editors. Symposium presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, McLean, VA.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2006). Using literature to teach social-emotional skills to children with LD. Paper presented at the Learning Disabilities Worldwide 15th Annual Congress on LD, Burlington, MA.

Scanlon, D., Elksnin, L. K., Elksnin, N., Boone, R., Higgins, K., Swanson, L., et al. (2006). Meet the editors. Symposium presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, McLean, VA.

Scanlon, D., Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. K. (2006, April). How to get published in special education journals: Editors tell all. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Salt Lake City, UT.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2005, October). Teaching students with LD essential social-emotional skills. Invited paper to be presented at the Learning Disabilities Worldwide 14th Annual Congress on Learning Disabilities. Burlington, MA.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2005, October). Promoting emotional literacy in the classroom. Invited paper to be presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Elksnin, L. K. (2005, April). Social-emotional skills for exceptional learners. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Baltimore, MD.

Elksnin, L. K. (2005, January). Moderator, Track B. Association for Creative Teaching/World Association for Case Method Research and Application. San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2004, October). Meet the journal editors symposium. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Las Vegas, NV.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2004, October). Developing critical thinking skills of preservice teachers using cases. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Las Vegas, NV.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. K. (2004, October). Social-emotional skills instruction of students with LD. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Las Vegas, NV.

Elksnin, L. K. (2004, April). Using film to teach high school and college students about Disability. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, New Orleans, LA.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2003, November). Assessment of social-emotional skills. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Educational Diagnostic Services, Albuquerque, NM.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. K. (2003), November). Writing for publication in Assessment for Effective Intervention. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Educational Diagnostic Services, Albuquerque, NM.

Scanlon, D., Boudah, D., Elksnin, L., Gersten, R., & Klingner, J. (2002, October). Annual CLD research panel: Major issues and trends in learning disabilities. Invited paper presented at the Conference of the International Council for Learning Disabilities, Denver, CO.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2002, October). Getting the student with learning disabilities ready for college. Invited paper presented at the Conference of the International Council for Learning Disabilities, Denver, CO.

Elksnin, L. K. (2002, April). Teaching social skills: The home-school connection. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, New York, NY.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2001, October). Occupational social skills: A necessary component for successful transition to the post-high school world. Invited paper presented at the conference of the International Council for Learning Disabilities, Charlotte, NC.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2001, October). Publishing in Assessment for Effective Intervention. Presentation at the conference of the Council for Educational Diagnostic Services of the Council for Exceptional Children, New Orleans, LA.

Elksnin, L. K. (2001, August). Redefining LD is not the answer: A response to Fletcher, Lyon, Barnes, Stuebing, Francies, Olson, Shaywitz, and Shaywitz. Invited paper presented at the LD Summit sponsored by the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC.

Elksnin, L. K. (2001, April). Using cases to prepare general educators to serve students with disabilities. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Kansas City, MO.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2000, November). Assessing occupational social skills to plan effective instructional programs. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Educational Diagnostic Services of the Council for Exceptional Children, San Diego, CA.

Elksnin, L. K. (2000, October). Reconceptualizing secondary LD programming for students who are college bound. Paper presented at the conference of the International Council for Learning Disabilities, Austin, TX.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2000, April). Life after high school: Postsecondary alternatives for students with learning disabilities. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Elksnin, L. (1999, November). Assessing occupational social skills to plan effective instructional programs. Paper accepted for presentation at the conference of The Council for Educational Diagnostic Services, San Antonio, TX.

Elksnin, L. (1999, October). Implementing the case method of instruction in teacher preparation programs. Paper presented at the conference of the International Council for Learning Disabilities, Bloomington, MN.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. (1999, October). Preparing students with LD for postsecondary alternatives. Paper presented at the conference of the International Council for Learning Disabilities, Bloomington, MN.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. (1999, October). Occupational social skills: Essential keys for employment success. Paper accepted presented at the international conference of the Division on Career Development and Transition, Council for Exceptional Children, Charleston, SC.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. (1999, April) Assessment and instruction of social skills. Paper accepted for presentation at the conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Las Vegas, NV.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1998, November). Teaching parents to teach their children to be prosocial. Paper presented at the conference of the International Council for Learning Disabilities, Albuquerque, NM.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. K. (1998, November). Occupational social skills: Assessment and instruction. Paper presented at the conference of the International Council for Learning Disabilities, Albuquerque, NM.

Elksnin, L. K. (1997, November). Teaching teachers using cases. Paper presented at the conference of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Savannah, GA.

Elksnin, L. K. (1997, October). Preservice and inservice applications of the case method of instruction. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Arlington, VA.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1997, April). Fostering social skills generalization through parent/professional collaboration. Paper presented at the conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Anaheim, CA.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. K. (1997, April). Promoting school-to-work transition: Teaching occupational social skills. Paper presented at the conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Anaheim, CA.

Elksnin, L. K. (1996, October). Use of the case method of instruction in special education teacher preparation programs. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Nashville, TN.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1995, November). Bridging the gap between theory and practice: Using the case method of instruction to prepare special educators. Paper accepted for presentation at the conference of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Honolulu.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1995, October). Promoting generalization of social skills through collaboration. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Chicago, IL.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. K. (1995, October). Comprehensive social skills assessment of children with LD. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Chicago, IL.

Elksnin, L. K. (1995, April). Social skills instruction: A developmental perspective.  Poster presented at the conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Indianapolis, IN.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. K. (1995, April). Social skills assessment of young children. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Indianapolis, IN.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. K. (1995, March). Social development: Implications for social skills intervention with young children. Paper accepted for presentation at the conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Chicago, IL.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1995, March). Promoting generalization of social skills through collaboration. Paper accepted for presentation at the conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Chicago, IL.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1994, November). Social skills assessment and instruction: A lifespan perspective. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, San Diego, CA.

Elksnin, L. K., Blalock, G., Dunn, C.,  Ellis, E., Elksnin, N., Patton,  J., Shaw, S. (1994, November). Adults with learning disabilities: The next generation. Symposium presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, San Diego, CA.

Elksnin, L. K., & Capilouto, G. J. (1993, October). The SLP/LDS partnership: Providing integrated speech and language services. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Baltimore, MD.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. K. (1993, October). Transition models across the lifespan: Implications for children with LD. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Baltimore, MD.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1993, October). Issues in social skills assessment. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Educational Diagnostic Services, Council for Exceptional Children, New Orleans, LA.

Elksnin, L. K., & Siskind, T. (1993, April). Increasing teachers' willingness to accommodate students with learning and behavior problems. Paper accepted for presentation at the conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Washington, DC.

Elksnin, L. K., & Capilouto, G. J. (1993, April). Collaborative speech and language services. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, San Antonio, TX.

Elksnin, L.K., Siskind, T.G., & Elksnin, N. (1992, October). Assessing and changing teacher attitudes toward integrative service delivery. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Kansas City, MO.

Elksnin, N. & Elksnin, L.K. (1992, March). Empowering parents of young children with disabilities: A review of parent training programs. Paper presented at the conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Nashville, TN.

Elksnin, L.K., & Elksnin, N. (1992, January).  Job-related social skills instruction and the transition of adolescents with mild retardation. Paper accepted for presentation at the conference of the Division of Mental Retardation, Council for Exceptional Children, Honolulu, HA.

Wallace, G., Larsen, S.C., Elksnin, L.K. & Salas, B. (1991, October). The changing face of learning disabilities:  New myths and old realities.  Paper presented at the conference of the Council  for Learning  Disabilities, Minneapolis, MN.

Elksnin, L.K., & Elksnin, N. (1991, October).  Social skills assessment for effective instructional planning.  Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Minneapolis, MN.

Elksnin, N., Elksnin, L.K., & Houpe, D. (1991, March).  Training school psychologists in early intervention:  An interdisciplinary model.  Paper presented at the conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Dallas, TX.

Elksnin, L.K., & Siskind, T.G. (1991, March).  Promoting attitudinal change of general educators toward students with handicaps.  Paper presented at the conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Dallas, TX.

Elksnin, L.K. (Chair) (1991, April).  Techniques for mediating and monitoring student progress in the classroom.  Symposium presented at the conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Atlanta, GA.

Elksnin, L.K., Mauldin, M., & Elksnin, N. (1991, April).  Expanding service delivery options through collaborative consultation. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Atlanta, GA.

Bryan, T., Cartledge, G., Elksnin, L.K., Sabornie, E.B., Schumaker, J. (1990, October). Teaching social skills to students with learning disabilities. Invited paper presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Austin, TX.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. (1990, October).  Promoting successful transition of LD adolescents: Job-related social skills instruction.  Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Austin, TX.

Elksnin, L.K., Mauldin, M., & Elksnin, N. (1990, April).  Alternative service delivery through collaborative consultation.  Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, San Francisco, CA.

Elksnin, L.K., & Elksnin, N. (1990, April).  Improving the skills of parents of Preschool handicapped children: Best practices in parent training. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Elksnin, L.K.,& Elksnin, N. (1989, October). Facilitating successful vocational/special education programs for mildly handicapped adolescents through collaborative consultation with parents. Paper presented at the conference of the Division for Career Development, Council for Exceptional Children, Atlanta, GA.

Elksnin, L.K., & Elksnin, N. (1989, October).  Helping parents of LD students solve home/school behavior problems.  Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Denver, CO.

Elksnin, L.K., (1989, April).  Increasing parental involvement in early childhood special education through collaborative consultation.  Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, San Francisco, CA.

Elksnin, L.K., & Elksnin, N. (1989, March-April).  Assessing the vocational interests of handicapped students. Paper presented at the conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Boston, MA.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L.K. (1989, March-April).  Publication trends in school-based consultation research. Paper presented at the conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Boston, MA.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L.K. (1988, October).  The role of the LD professional in the vocational assessment process.  Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, Louisville, KY.

Elksnin, L.K. (1988, April).  Defining severe discrepancy using the Woodcock-Johnson.  Paper presented at the conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Chicago, IL.

Elksnin, L.K., & Elksnin, N. (1988, April).  Assisting teachers in implementing social skills training.  Paper presented at the conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Chicago, IL., Chicago, IL.

Elksnin, L.K., & Elksnin, N. (1987, October). Readability of vocational interest inventories: Implications for students with reading problems.  Paper presented at the conference of the Division for Career Development, Council for Exceptional Children, Nashville, TN.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L.K. (1987, April). Teaching LD adolescents essential social skills for securing and maintaining employment. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Chicago, IL.

Elksnin, L.K. (1987, March-April). Identification of LD through use of quantitative procedures: What they can and cannot do. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, New Orleans, LA.

Elksnin, L.K. (1987, March). The numbers game: Quantifying severe discrepancy.  Paper presented at the conference of the Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities, New York, NY.

deBettencourt, L.U., Elksnin, L.K., Marshall, K.J., & Sapona R.H. (1984, February-March). Improving classroom behavior through self-monitoring. Paper presented at the conference of the Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities, New Orleans, LA.

deBettencourt, L.U., Elksnin, L.K., Marshall, K.J., & Sapona, R.H. (1984, April). Improving classroom behavior through self-monitoring. Paper presented at the conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Washington, DC.

Elksnin, N. & Elksnin, L.K. (1984, April). Analysis of quantitative methods for determining LD ability-achievement discrepancy. Paper presented at the conference of the National Association of School Psychologists, Philadelphia, PA.

PAPERS PRESENTED AT REGIONAL/STATE MEETINGS

Elksnin, L. K. (2007, April). Writing for publication. Paper presented to the Lowcountry Association of School Psychologists, North Charleston, SC.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (2005, January). A social-emotional skills teachers' toolbox. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, North Charleston, SC.

Elksnin, L. K. (2002, March). Teaching children with LD to be prosocial: The parent-teacher partnership. 17th Spring Conference of the Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities, Charlottesville, VA.

Elksnin, L. K. (2001, September). Teaching children with disabilities to be prosocial: The parent-teacher partnership. Invited presentation at the 5th Conference on Disabilities of The Advocacy Coalition for People with Disabilities and The Parent Training and Resource Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.

Elksnin, L. K. (1999, September). Teaching prosocial skills to adolescents with learning disabilities. Invited presentation at the conference of the Learning Disabilities Association of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1998, November). Occupational social skills: A key to employment success. Transition and Supported Employment Conference, Charleston, SC.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. (1998, July). Occupational social skills: The important part of  SCANS. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Vocational Association, Columbia, SC.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1998, February). Teaching prosocial skills in the middle school. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Middle School Association. Myrtle Beach, SC.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1997, April). Social skills for on-the-job success. Paper presented at the Pacific Rim conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities, San Diego, CA.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L. K. (1997, February). Publishing in the OPEC Review. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Hilton Head, SC.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1997, February). Use it or lose it: Social skills generalization through collaboration. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Hilton Head, SC.

Elksnin, L. K. (1995, February). Social development and social skills: Linking theory and practice. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Charleston, SC.

Elksnin, L. K.,  & Elksnin, N. (1994, March). Increasing vocational access for adolescents with learning disabilities. Invited paper presented at the spring regional conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities,  Orange Beach, AL.

Elksnin, L. K. (1993, January). Promoting independence and ensuring success of college students with learning disabilities. Paper presented to the staff of the Counseling Center, University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

Elksnin, L. K., & Elksnin, N. (1993, February). Serving the student with traumatic brain injury. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Elksnin, L.K., & Capilouto, G.J. (1992, January-February). Out of the clinic and into the classroom: Collaborative speech and language services. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Elksnin, L.K. (1991, February). Blue chip teacher tips. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Hilton Head, SC.

Elksnin, L.K. (1991, February). Managing behavior at home and school. Paper presented at the meeting of the Tri-County Learning Disabilities Association of America, Summerville, SC.

Elksnin, L.K., & Elksnin, N. (1991, February). Assessing social skills to ensure effective instruction.  Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Hilton Head, SC.

Elksnin, L. K. (1990, January). Collaborative consultation. Paper presented to the Lowcountry Association of School Psychologists. Charleston, SC.

Brown, F.R., Elksnin, L.K. Keogh, B.K., Langley, M.B., & Turner, K. (1990, March). Assessment and identification of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with learning disabilities. Panel discussion presented at the  Symposium on Learning Disabilities sponsored by the Division of Developmental Disabilities, Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L.K. (1990, April). Assessment for vocational programming of at-risk youth: A curriculum-based approach. Paper presented at the Fifth Annual Conference of Programs for Exceptional Children, College of Education, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.

Elksnin, N., & Elksnin, L.K. (1990, March). Training parents of preschool handicapped children. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Association of School Psychologists, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Elksnin, L.K., Mauldin, M., & Means, D.A. (1990, February). A school-wide collaborative consultation model. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Hilton Head, SC.

Elksnin, L.K. (1989, April). Assessing the vocational interests of handicapped students: What school psychologists need to know. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Association of School Psychologists, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Elksnin, L.K. (1989, February). Effective programs for training parents of handicapped children. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Charleston, SC.

Elksnin, L.K. (1988, January). Collaborative consultation: Improving parent-teacher communication. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Elksnin, L.K., & Elksnin, N. (1987, April). Social skills evaluation and training for on-the-job success. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Association of School Psychologists, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Elksnin, L.K. (1987, April). The learning disabled adolescent and young adult and written expression skills. Invited presentation at the conference of the South Carolina Council of Teachers of English, Columbia, SC.

Elksnin, L.K. (1987, February). Current policy affecting the learning disabled. Paper presented to the Tri-County Chapter of the Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities, Charleston, SC.

Elksnin, L.K. (1987, February). Making the educational system work for all children: Defining the special education/regular education interface. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Hilton Head, SC.

Elksnin, L.K. (1986, February). Teaching mildly handicapped  students social skills. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Hilton Head, SC.

Elksnin, L.K. (1985, December). Teaching reading through direct instruction. Paper presented at the ninth annual Citadel Reading Conference, Charleston, SC.

Elksnin, L.K. & Elksnin, N. (1985, February). Self-monitoring in the classroom: Improving the LD student's attention to task. Paper presented at the conference of the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Hilton Head, SC.

BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, BEAUFORT, SC. Collaborative Consultation: The Model. Worked with special education teachers and speech and language clinicians to develop plan to provide integrated service delivery to students with learning and behavior problems.

DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #2, SUMMERVILLE, SC. Counselors as Partners in Social Skills Instruction of Students with Mild Disabilities. Inservice presented to middle and high school counselors.

CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, CHARLESTON, SC. Facilitating Effective Communication Between Regular and Special Education Teachers of Young Handicapped Students Through Collaborative Consultation. Workshop presented to teachers of preschool students with disabilities.

CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, CHARLESTON, SC.
Alternative Service Delivery Model.
Worked with the faculty and administration of James B. Edwards Elementary School to develop a school-wide plan to better serve students with learning and behavior problems. A major component of the plan involved cooperative teaching by regular and special educators. This pilot project is in its fourth year. It is recognized as an exemplary model and educators in and out of South Carolina have made site visits. The model has been replicated in St. James-Santee Elementary School, with plans for further replication in the district.

DORCHESTER COUNTRY SCHOOL DISTRICT #2, SUMMERVILLE, SC.
The Importance of Social Skills Training.

CHARLESTON HIGHER EDUCATION CONSORTIUM, CHARLESTON,SC.
Mentor for Participants in the Assessment Services for Support and Improvement of School Teachers (Federal Grant).

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MANASSAS, VA.
Learning How to Learn: A Strategies Approach

The Citadel, Charleston, SC.
Professor, Teacher Education Division, Department of Education
Primary responsibility for instruction of disability-related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels

The Citadel, Charleston, SC.
Professor and Coordinator of Special Education Graduate Programs, Department of Education Administrative responsibility for coordination of M.Ed. programs in EMH, EH,LD, TMH

The Citadel, Charleston, SC.
Associate Professor and Coordinator of Special Education Graduate Programs, Department of Education Administrative Responsibility for coordination of M.Ed. programs in EMH, EH, LD, TMH

The Citadel, Charleston, SC.
Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Special Education Graduate Programs, Department of Education Administrative Responsibility for coordination of M.Ed. programs in EMH, EH, LD, TMH

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
Supervisor of Student Teachers; specialty area: Seriously Emotionally Disturbed

Culpeper County Public Schools, Culpeper, VA.
Teacher of Adolescents with Learning Disabilities

Culpeper County Public Schools, Culpeper, VA.
Teacher of Elementary Students with Mild Mental Retardation

Piedmont Regional Education Program, Charlottesville, VA.
Teacher of Preschool Handicapped Students

Association for Retarded Citizens, Charlottesville, VA.
Substitute Teacher of Adults with Moderate and Severe Retardation

Full Time Substitute Teacher, Orange County High School, Orange, VA.
Substitute Teacher of  Students with/without Disabilities Across All Grades and Subject Areas

Co-Editor and Co-Founder of Education Forum.  Newsletter published for state-wide distribution by the Department of Education, The Citadel.

Prepared for Special Education M.Ed. Program Evaluation by the Commission on Higher Education, State of South Carolina

Prepared NCATE Precondition Folio for Special Education M.Ed. Programs (EH, EMH, LD, TMH).
Programs received approval from the Council for Exceptional Children. The Education Unit at The Citadel received approval in February 1990.