CURRICULUM VITAE
CAROL ROBINSON-ZAÑARTU, Ph.D.
PRESENT POSITION
Professor and Chair
Department of Counseling and School Psychology
College of Education
San Diego State University (SDSU)
San Diego, CA 92182-0162
(619) 594-7725
crobinsn@mail.sdsu.edu
Interim Chair
Department of Child and Family Development
College of Education
San Diego State University (SDSU)
San Diego, CA 92182-4502
crobinsn@mail.sdsu.edu
Adjunct Professor
Department of American Indian Studies, SDSU
August 2004 - Present
Doctoral Faculty Member
College of Education
2001 – Present
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Ph.D.
Counselor Education (1981)
University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed.
School Psychology (1967)
Boston University
B.A.
Secondary Education (English)
WVA Wesleyan College
Psychology (1966)
LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION
CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING AND SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (CSP). San Diego State University. September 2000 – present; September 1990 - August 1996.
The Department Chair position at SDSU includes an array of responsibilities, ranging from leadership and management to faculty oversight, knowledge of collective bargaining parameters, oversight of staff and students, community outreach and development, leadership in research, and external program development. As CSP’s Chair, I provide leadership for a graduate faculty of fourteen full-time and fifty part-time faculty members in four professional preparation programs. The faculty is committed to issues of diversity and equity, which brings a unique flavor to our pedagogic and research endeavors. Productivity of the faculty demonstrates breadth and depth. Our external funding far exceeds our instruction allocation; faculty members are sought as consultants and presenters; research and publication efforts are consistent and ongoing. The department has some 300 graduate students enrolled our (one to four-year) graduate programs: Community Counseling, School Psychology, School and Community Counseling, and Marriage & Family Therapy, and an additional 400 enrolled in undergraduate offerings.
I have supported the evolution of a vision, mission, and five-year planning goals within the department, which inform the professional growth of individual faculty members, research teams, and of professional units. As Chair, I support and promote curricular development, seeking external funding sources, design faculty workshops, promote collaborative research and writing groups, and personally meet with small groups and individuals regarding professional development. I have been integral in the establishment of our community-based counseling clinic, and our trauma studies certificate program, and contributed to the development of the undergraduate Minor in Counseling and Social Change. I manage an annual instructional budget of approximately $1,300,000, seeking to balance the use of instructional resources between classroom teaching, support for research and programmatic development. As a member of the Dean's Council, I serve in an advisory capacity to the Dean on policy, academic, program, and governance related matters, and thus am integrally involved in the ongoing planning and management of the College of Education.
INTERIM CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES. San Diego State University. July 2008 – Present.
The Department Chair position at SDSU includes an array of responsibilities, ranging from leadership and management to faculty oversight, knowledge of collective bargaining parameters, oversight of staff and students, community outreach and development, leadership in research, and external program development. As CFD’s Chair, I provide leadership for faculty of six full-time and eight part-time faculty members. The faculty is committed to research, policy development and community outreach as well as teaching. The department has some 400 students enrolled in our undergraduate programs.
DIRECTOR, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM. Department of Counseling and School Psychology. San Diego State University. San Diego, California. January 1997 - July 1998; 1988-1991; and Co-Director 1983-84; 1980-81.
As Program Director, I provided leadership for ongoing program development, mentorship, faculty workload, student admissions, program evaluation, compliance issues, advisement, and external program-related professional contacts. Development of six university-school partnerships as a re-conceptualization of the learning needs of both graduate students and site-based colleagues was a major accomplishment. Leadership in collaboration for programmatic efforts includes new curricular directions, publications and grant proposals. I took major responsibility for the CTC (Commission on Teacher Credentialing) review preparation and documentation, and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Portfolio document. I authored the first supervisor's handbook, as well as the handbook for students, and the document on competencies. Germane to my multicultural interests, while director I have authored as served as Project Director for the Cultural Advocates for Nations at Risk (Native American) Project (funded 1994 - 1999), coordinated field and partnership experiences for the Multicultural School Psychology Project (1996 - 1999), authored and directed the Indian Specialty in School Psychology Project (funded 1990-1993), and coordinated the Bilingual/Bicultural School Psychology Project (1989-90).
CO-DIRECTOR. Inter-Disciplinary Development Center. San Diego, CA. October 1975 - March 1977.
I co-developed this diagnostic and remedial clinic facility for youth with learning disabilities with a developmental optometrist. Our emphasis was on the total individual, with specific analysis of sensorimotor perceptual processes (proprioceptive, tactual, auditory, visual and integrative) as they related to information gathering, concept development and emotional maturity. Under my supervision, we gathered background data through reports and interview, administered and interpreted diagnostic developmental test batteries, and prescribed individualized remedial programs as a team. I worked with clients in communication, parenting, and emotional development as well. We began research on new developmental tests and instruments.
DIRECTOR. Learning Foundations and The Perception Development Center. San Diego, California. December 1971 - March 1974.
I provided leadership for this private center working with youth struggling with school. I trained and supervised all teachers in the utilization of program materials, motivational and teaching methods with our population of individuals then identified as "educationally handicapped." I interviewed parents and teachers, interpreted test batteries and prescribed programs for each student. I supervised testing by the staff psychologists and co-developed methods and materials based on findings. I represented the center in all media and public contacts. I conducted seminars and lectures in schools and the medical and professional communities. I co-authored and edited manuals for teachers and parents working with this population.
PRINCIPAL. The Foundation Elementary School (Learning Foundations, Inc.). San Diego, California. January 1973 - June 1974.
I was principal collaborator in the development of this full day elementary school program for children with learning disabilities, utilizing programmed materials, perceptual development equipment, concepts of freedom and responsibility, contracting, experiential learning, extensive parent involvement and team teaching. I supervised the testing and prescription of individualized educational plans, and represented the school in contacts with public schools, counselors, psychologists, medical community and the news media.
UNIVERSITY TEACHING
PROFESSOR. Department of Counseling and School Psychology. San Diego State University. August 1997 - Present.
(Associate Professor August 1987 - August 1997; Assistant Professor 1980-1987.)
I currently specialize issues of culture and equity in schools (especially Native American issues); systemic reform and restructuring issues; curriculum infusion of meaningful thinking skills; and alternative assessment within that context, especially dynamic assessment and its integration with ecosystemic processes. These foci influence my consultation, research and publication efforts, as well as my teaching. My concern for excellence in pedagogy is reflected in consistently high evaluations of my teaching.
The School Psychology Program is the area of my major emphasis and teaching. Within the program I teach or have taught the internship supervision sequence, advanced learning theory and assessment; portfolio development; the foundation introduction course, seminar and practicum; the advanced sequence in individual appraisal; the Native American specialty seminar; and the advanced professional seminar.
LECTURER. Department of Secondary Education, Reading Program. San Diego State University. San Diego, California. September 1976 - June 1977.
I taught the graduate course in Reading Disabilities: assessment and intervention. The course emphasis was on individualized diagnostic prescriptive processes in reading, with methods and materials applicable to classroom or clinic use. I introduced analysis of perception and processing problems to the course.
INSTRUCTOR. Community College of Allegheny County. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sept. 1968 - June 1969.
I was responsible for the development and teaching of English and reading skills in a program for adult inner-city residents preparing to take the GED High School Equivalency examination. I developed many of my own methods and materials.
INSTRUCTOR. Boston University, College of Basic Studies. Boston, Massachusetts. September 1967 - June 1968.
I taught introductory psychology and served as a counselor. This involved working as a part of the then-unique team-teaching concept. I also served as the advisor for the College Student Government.
EXPERIENCE AS A PRACTITIONER
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. Lakeside Union School District. Lakeside, California. February 1980 - June 1980.
Working with an elementary school population, I chaired the School Assessment Team and Individual Educational Planning meetings regarding students with learning and emotional problems. I consulted with teachers on classroom methodology, observed, assessed and reported on all students referred. I designed and led a parent information and support group series to provide better understanding of parent roles in facilitating learning.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. Grossmont Union High School District (Granite Hills High School), La Mesa, California. February 1977 - January 1979.
Stressing a team approach to intervention, I increased communication between administrative staff, pupil personnel and teaching faculties. I chaired staffing meetings with the IEP development team, increased the number of resources for students identified as educationally handicapped, and provided counseling services to an ongoing caseload. I developed and maintained close contact with community referral sources. I evaluated and reported on all special needs students. Consultation included teaching, counseling and administrative staff. In addition, I led student groups in affective education.
COUNSELING ASSOCIATE. James A. Williams, Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor. San Diego, California. January 1976 - September 1977.
In this private practice setting, I counseled families and children under supervision as an intern. My areas of special emphasis were families with children with learning disabilities, alcoholism problems, and women's issues.
EDUCATION SPECIALIST. National Council on Alcoholism, San Diego. San Diego, California. October 1974 - April 1975.
A majority of my work was in the development and implementation of in-service training programs with agencies, professionals and paraprofessionals on understanding and interventions for alcoholism. I made a multitude of presentations to community groups and service clubs, and developed programs to promote alcoholism education and prevention through existing organizations. I trained and supervised a volunteer speakers bureau. I trained and ran groups on crisis intervention, and served as the North County Coordinator for "Alcoholism Information Month."
COUNSELOR. Community College of Allegheny County. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sept. 1968 - June 1970.
I was responsible for an ongoing caseload of individual and group counseling with the student population as well as some academic and vocational counseling. As a member of the dean's staff, I was involved with consultation with the teaching and administrative staff regarding problems relevant to our inner-city community college population, e.g. race relations, drug use and abuse, relevance of programs. I co-developed a drug information and counseling program for students with a program advisory board.
WORK TRAINING SPECIALIST (Title V, EOA). Board of Public Welfare. Taunton, Massachusetts. January 1968 - June 1968.
I was responsible for personal and rehabilitative counseling (individual and group) with welfare recipients. My emphasis was to encourage motivation to seek work or training for work. I was responsible for developing training sites, job opportunities within the community, and liaison with the Welfare Department. I also supervised a student from Boston University in Rehabilitation Counseling.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN. Medford Public Schools. Medford, Massachusetts. September 1966 - June 1967.
This internship in school psychology involved a comprehensive model of counseling, consultation and assessment.
RESEARCH POSITIONS
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ANALYST. University of California at San Diego (UCSD). La Jolla, California. March 1971 - December 1971.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT. United Community Services of Metropolitan Boston. Boston, MA
March 1967 - June 1967.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT. Michigan State University. East Lansing, Michigan.
June 1967 - August 1967.
PUBLICATIONS: Book Chapters
Green, T. D., Cook-Morales, V. J., Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Ingraham, C. L. (in press). Getting It: Developing Multicultural Competence in Training and Continuing Professional Development. In J. Jones (Ed.), The psychology of multiculturalism in the schools: A primer for practice, training, and research. Bethesda, M.D.: National Association of School Psychologists.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2007). A Response to A Short History of Colonization and Decolonization. In G. Monk, J. Winslade, J., & S. Sinclair. New Horizons in Multicultural Counseling (pp. 78-80). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Aganza, J. (2000). Dynamic assessment and sociocultural context: Assessing the whole child (pp. 433-488). In C. S. Lidz. & J. G. Elliott, (Eds.). Dynamic assessment: Prevailing models and applications. Oxford: JAI/Ablex.
Reschly, D. J. & Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2000). Aptitude tests in educational classification and placement. In G. Goldstein & M. Hersen. Handbook of Psychological Assessment (3rd Edition)(pp. 183-201). Allyn and Bacon.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Reschly, D. (1997) "Evaluación de las aptitudes" (Evaluation of Aptitudes) in G. Buela-Casal (ed.). Manual de Evaluación Psicológica (Handbook of Psychological Evaluation). Madrid, España: Siglo XXI de España.
PUBLICATIONS: Journal Articles and Reviews
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2008). Innovation and effective response to national standards: Developing school psychology programs of excellence. The Annual Report of Educational Psychology in Japan, 47, 9-13.
Green, T. D., Bishoff, L., Coleman, C. L., Sperry, L. & Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2007). The whole truth and nothing but the truth: African Americans and research participation. Journal of Black Studies (5). 655-676.
Cook-Morales, V. J., Robinson-Zañartu, C. A. & Duren Green, T. (2006). When part of the problem becomes part of the solution: Moving from evaluation to assessment. SpecialEDge, 20, 3-4, 14. Note: This article also featured on the National Association of School Psychologists’ (NASP) Culturally Competent Practice Website http://www.nasponline.org/resources/culturalcompetence/website.aspx
Robinson-Zañartu, C, Peña, E., Cook-Morales, V., Peña, A., Afshani, R., & Nguyen, L. (2005). Academic crime and punishment: Faculty members' perceptions of and responses to plagiarism. School Psychology Quarterly, 20, 318-337.
Green, T., McIntosh, A., Cook-Morales, V. J. & Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2005). From old schools to tomorrow's schools: Psychoeducational assessment of African American students. Remedial and Special Education, 26 (2), 82-92.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2004) Discussing visible and invisible differences in social context. A review of J. D. Robinson & L. C. James (Eds.), Diversity in human interactions: The tapestry of America. The School Psychologist, 58(2) 69-72.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2003). Multicultural practice in search of a theory: A review of S. Murphy-Shigematsu’s, Multicultural Encounters: Case narratives from a Counseling Practice. The School Psychologist, 57(4), 160-162.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2003). Making the case for diversity in higher education. [Review of Diversity Challenged: Evidence on the Impact of Affirmative Action.] The School Psychologist, 57, 102-104.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2003, Winter). Remembering Lois Campbell: Woman of Wisdom. Oasis XIII, 2-3.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. and Campbell, L. (2000). Developing Scientific Minds; The use of mediated thinking and learning to facilitate enhanced student outcomes. The California School Psychologist, 5, 33-42.
Portman, J. & Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1999, Winter). Developing Thinking Skills: Orientation to Time. Oasis, IX (1), 5.
Gutierrez-Clellan, V., Brown, S., Conboy, B. & Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1998). Modifiability : A dynamic approach to assessing immediate language change. Journal of Children’s Communication Development, 19(2), 31-43.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1998). SDSU and San Marcos school district extend collaboration. The Oasis, 8(1), 2.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Majel-Dixon, J. (1996). Parent voices: American Indian relationships with schools. Journal of American Indian Education, 36(1), 33-54.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1996). Serving Native American children and families: Considering cultural variables. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 27(4), 373-384.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1996). [Review of M. Fullan’s Change Forces.] International Journal of Educational Reform, 5(4), 521-525.
Cook-Morales, V.J. & Robinson-Zañartu, C.A. (1995, July). Model strategy: Systemic change toward educational equity in professional psychology programs. Communiqué, pp. 9-13. Washington, D.C.: Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs, Public interest directorate, American Psychological Association. Reprinted in: Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs (2000). Model strategies for ethnic minority recruitment, retention, and training in higher education. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, Public Interest Directorate.
Cook-Morales, V.J. & Robinson-Zañartu, C.A. (1995, Winter). Beyond affirmative action: Equitable admissions for student diversity. The School Psychologist, 50(1), 8.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1994). Issues and lessons from chairing a multicultural department. National Issues in Higher Education, 43, 290-298.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1994). The IQ and educational relevance in the '90's: The controversy in school psychology. In D. J. Reschly, J. Sattler, J. Sandoval, & C. Robinson-Zañartu, Intelligence Testing: Our past or our future. Washington, D.C. American Psychological Association.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (Fall, 1993). Chairing a multicultural department: Complex responsibility; Multiple rewards. The Department Chair, 4(1).
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1992, Spring). Social Policy Committee Update on RD&D. The Oasis, 4(2), 1.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1991, Winter). Interface Task Force Tackles Pressing Educational Issues in California. The Oasis, 2, 4.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1991, Spring). Task force continues as social policy committee. The Oasis. 3(1), 5.
Robinson, C.A. & Cook, V.J. (1990). Alternative Assessment: Ecosystems and Dynamic. NASP Communiqué, 18 (5).
Robinson, C. A. (1987). The Learning Potential Assessment Device (LPAD): Its Role in the Non-Biased Assessment of Cognitive Functioning. (Alternative Assessment Committee Report CASP.) CASP Today, XXXVII. (3), 10-16.
Robinson, C. A. (1987). A Rebuttal to Frisby: The LPAD Back in Perspective. CASP Today, XXXVII (2), 3-5.
Robinson, C. A. (1986). Effects of Confluent Education on High School Students Identified as Learning Disabled. The Exceptional Child, 33(3), 193-197.
Robinson, C. A. (1986). The Case for Confluence and LD Teens. Academic Therapy, 21(3), 323-329.
Robinson, C. A. and Daleo, C. (1984-85). Question formulation and cognitive style. Cross-Cultural Psychology Bulletin, 18 (1), 6-9.
Ramage, J. C., Rotherham, K. S., and Robinson, C. A. (1982). The psychological rights of children: Sexual identity. Viewpoints in Teaching and Learning, 58 (1), 64-75.
Robinson, C. A. (1982). Five Classroom Management Strategies. CASP Today, XIV(1).
MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Butler-Byrd, N., Dauphinais, P., Charley, E., & Bonner, M. (in review). School Psychologists Working with Native American Youth: Training, Competence, and Needs.
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Monk, G. & Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2000). Mediating successful reputations for children. San Diego State University, San Diego, CA: Information Technology Services.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Portman, J. (Producers) (2000). Mediated Thinking and Learning in the Classroom. San Diego, CA: Encore Productions.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Howe, F., Alvarado, N., Deschenie, S., Hagos, F., Manus, D., Price, S.J., Sanchez, R., & Tso, J. (2008, April). SDSU Native Scholars Collaborate with District for Success with High Risk Students (pp. 166-176). Proccedings of the 13th Annual Exemplary Institute and Research on Indian Education. Albuquerque, NM.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Alvarado, N., Deschenie, S., Hagos, F., Manus, D., Price, S.J., Sanchez, R., & Tso, J. (2008, April). Empowerment in Graduate School: Enhancing Graduation Rates of Native Scholars (178-184). Proceedings of the 13th Annual Exemplary Institute and Research on Indian Education. Albuquerque, NM.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. A., Cook-Morales, V. J., & Ingraham, C. L. (2008, February). A Model for Equity in Education. In D. Shriberg, Training socially just school psychologists: Faculty perspectives and lessons learned. A panel presentation at the Trainers of School Psychologists, National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA. [Available at http://trainersofschoolpsychologists.org/conferences.html]
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Butler-Byrd, N., & Charley, E. (2007). Working Effectively with Native American/Alaska Native Children, Youth and Families: Training, Competence and Needs in U.S. Schools. Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Conference on Race and Culture in Mental Health Delivery. Boston College, Boston, MA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Robinson, M., Jones, M., Tiger, D., Bigfoot, B., Manus, D., Pierce, A., Borboa, C., & Sanchez, R. (2007, April) Systemic Interventions for Native Student Success: SDSU's Native Scholars Project. (pp. 164-170). Proceedings of the Twelfth Annual Exemplary Institute and Research on Indian Education. Albuquerque, NM
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Robinson, M., Akbar, R., Big Foot, B., Emerson, L., Jones, M., Gorospe, J., Pierce, A., Tiger, D. (2006, April). The Native American Scholars and Collaborators Project. Proceedings of the Eleventh Annual Exemplary Institute and Research on Indian Education. Albuquerque, NM.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Robinson, M., Charley, E., Franklin, D., Grande, T., Gorospe, J., Honanie, E., Hunt, T., Toadlena, B. (2005, April). Native American Scholars and Collaborators: An Exemplary Project Supporting Native American Student Success in Graduate School. Proceedings of the Tenth Annual Exemplary Institute and Research on Indian Education. Albuquerque, NM.
Jensen, M.R., Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Jensen, M. L (1992). Dynamic Assessment and Mediated Learning: Assessment and Intervention for Developing Cognitive and Knowledge Structures: An Alternative in the Era of Reform. Monograph for the Advisory Committee on the Reform of California's Assessment Procedures in Special Education. Sacramento, CA: The California Department of Education.
Robinson, C. A. (1987). The Learning Potential Assessment Device: A Non-Biased Assessment of Cognitive Functioning. An Occasional Paper. San Diego, CA: Policy Studies in Languages and Cross Cultural Education.
Ramage, J. C., & Robinson, C.A. (1982). Public law 94-142 and related services. In J. Ramage (ed.) Public Law 94-142: Implications for Counseling, Special Education, School Psychology and Rehabilitation. San Diego State University
Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Cook-Morales, V.J. (2007). The Education Specialist Degree in school psychology: Report to the WASC Accreditation Agency. San Diego State University.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Cook-Morales, C. (1997). School Psychology CTC Program Approval Document (also NCATE review). San Diego State University.
Ingraham, C.L. & Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1997). School Counseling CTC Program Approval Document (also NCATE review). San Diego State University.
Robinson, C.A. (1990). Follow-up survey and needs assessment in school psychology. San Diego: San Diego State University, Author.
Robinson, C.A., Cook, V.J. & Ingraham, C. L. (1989) National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Portfolio. San Diego, CA: San Diego State University. (Approved without rejoinder).
Robinson, C.A. (1988). Field Supervisor's Manual. San Diego, CA: School Psychology Program, San Diego State University.
MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS
Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Robinson, M. (in progress) Teacher Partners for Native Student Success
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Butler-Byrd, N., Cook-Morales, V. J., Green, T. D., Senour, M. N. & Lim, S-L. (In progress). Systemic Approaches to Multicultural Training in Counseling and School Psychology Programs: An Outcomes Study.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (Chair), Howe, F., Alvarado, N., Deschenie, S., Hagos, F., Manus, D., Price, S.J., Sanchez, R., Tso, J. (2008). SDSU Native Scholars Collaborate with District for Success with High Risk Students. Presentation to the 13th Annual Exemplary Institute and Research on Indian Education. Albuquerque, NM.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (Chair), Harrison, I., Emerson, L., Alvarado, N., Deschenie, S., Hagos, F., Manus, D., Price, S.J., Sanchez, R., Tso, J. (2008). Empowerment in Graduate School: Enhancing Graduation Rates of Native Scholars. Presentation to the 13th Annual Annual Exemplary Institute and Research on Indian Education. Albuquerque, NM.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. A., Cook-Morales, V. J., & Ingraham, C. L. (2008, February). A Model for Equity in Education. In D. Shriberg, Training socially just school psychologists: Faculty perspectives and lessons learned. A panel presentation at the Trainers of School Psychologists, National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA. [Available at http://trainersofschoolpsychologists.org/conferences.html]
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Robinson-Zañartu, C. (Chair), Ikeda, M., Conley-Liggin, H., Medina, A.P., Mohammed, C.O, Ortega, L., & Toombs, D. (2008, February). From dynamic assessment to mediated learning: culturally responsive classroom intervention. Symposium presented to the National Association of School Psychologists. New Orleans, LA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Butler-Byrd, N., & Charley, E. (2007, October). Working effectively with Native American Children, Youth and Families: Training, Competence and Needs in US Schools. Presentation to the 7th Annual diversity Challenge: Race and Culture Intersections in Scientific Inquiry and Mental Health Service Delivery. Boston College. Boston, MA
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2007, September). Developing School Psychology Programs of Excellence. Keynote Address to the Japanese Association of Educational Psychology. Bunkyo University, Tokyo, Japan.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2007, September). Special support to children in the classroom: Dynamic assessment and teaching thinking skills. Special Lecture sponsored by the Japanese Association of School Psychologists. Japanese Association of School Psychologists. University of Tsukuba, Tokyo Campus, Tokyo, Japan.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2007, July). Promoting Behavior Change with Native American Students: A Systemic Approach. Annual meeting of the Directors of Federal Projects, Office of Special Education Programs. Washington, D.C.
Hatch, T., Robinson-Zañartu, C., Jones, M., & Tiger, D., Borboa, C., Pierce, A., & Manus, D. (2007, June). Native Scholars and Collaborators in School Counseling: Indigenous Education Issues and the ASCA National Model. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the American School Counselors Association. Denver, CO.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Robinson, M., Jones, M., Tiger, D., Bigfoot, B., Manus, D., Pierce, A., Borboa, C., & Sanchez, R. (2007, April) Systemic Interventions for Native Student Success: SDSU's Native Scholars Project. A panel presentation to Twelfth Annual Exemplary Institute and Research on Indian Education. Albuquerque, NM.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Robinson, M. (2007, March). Changing attitudes and behaviors in teachers’ relationships with Native students. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists. New York, New York.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (Chair), Robinson, M., Akbar, R., Big Foot, B., Emerson, L., Jones, M., Gorospe, J., Pierce, A., Tiger, D. (2006, April). The Native American Scholars and Collaborators Project. A panel presentation to Eleventh Annual Exemplary Institute and Research on Indian Education. Albuquerque, NM.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Cook-Morales, V. J., & Ingraham, C. I. (2006, March). Diversity: Public Schools and School Psychology. An invited presentation to Trainers of School Psychologists at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists. Anaheim, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C.,(2006, March). A National Survey of School Psychologists’ Training, Needs and Competence with Native Americans. In P. Dauphinais, Native American Children: Issues, Practices and Solutions. An invited special session presented to the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists. Anaheim, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Dauphinais, P,, Howe, F., Charley, E. & Honanie, E. (2006, March). School Psychologists Working with Native Americans: Training, Competence, and Needs. A symposium presented to the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists. Anaheim, CA,
Peterson, P., Robinson-Zañartu, C., Almeida, M. A. & Dixon, J. M. (2005, July). Empowering Hispanic and Native American Scholars in Doctoral and Specialist Level Programs: Systemic and Web-Based Approaches. A workshop presented to the OSEP Directors’ Conference, Washington, D.C.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (Chair), Robinson, M., Charley, E., Franklin, D., Grande, T., Gorospe, J., Honanie, E., Hunt, T., Toadlena, B. (2005, April). Native American Scholars and Collaborators: An Exemplary Project Supporting Native American Student Success in Graduate School. A panel presentation to Tenth Annual Exemplary Institute and Research on Indian Education. Albuquerque, NM.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Aisaican, R., & Charley, E. (2004, October). Indigenizing Mediated Learning in Practice: Developing the Models. Workshop presented at the International Conference on Cognitive Education. Vancouver, BC.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2004, September). The role of research in transforming experiences of urban families and communities. Invited Panelist, Community Forum. 4th Annual LASER (Linking Academic Scholars to Educational Resources) Urban Research Conference. San Diego, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2004, August). Collaborating with communities to support and graduate Native American scholars. In Gui-Young Hong (Chair), Faldowski, R. A., Armijo, E.J. &. Stowitschek, J.J., Robinson-Zañartu, C., DeBaryshe, B.D. & Gorecki, D. Local-Tailoring: Doing Research and Providing Services in Minority Communities. A symposium presented at the American Psychological Association. Honolulu, Hawaii.
Robinson, M., Robinson-Zañartu, C, Honanie, E., Hunt, T. & Zamora, E. (2004, June). Decolonizing issues in the education of Native American Students. Invited presentation to the 9th annual Conference on Gifted/Talented and Exceptional Education for Native People. San Diego, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., & Peña, E. (2004, April). Issues of plagiarism in the information age: A national survey. Annual Meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists. Dallas, TX.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Robinson, M., Aisaican, R, & Jameison, K. (2004, April) Decolonizing Intervention with Native American Students and Communities. Presentation to the annual Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children. New Orleans, LA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2004, February). Finding and Preparing School Counselors and Psychologists Who Look Like Their Students: Thinking Systemically. In Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Rowell, L. School Counselors and Systemic Change. Presentation to the annual conference of Education Trust West. San Diego, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Emerson, L, Robinson, M., Charley, E., Hunt, T., Martinez, C., Masuda, M., Raysman, S., Tapaha, K., Toadlena, B., Zamora, E. (2004, February), Colonization, Decolonization and Schooling in Native America. Presentation to the annual meeting of the National Association for Bilingual Education. Albuquerque, NM.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Monk, G. (2003, November). Closing the Gap in Counseling and School Psychology Programs: A Systemic Approach. A paper presented to the annual meeting of The Education Trust. Washington, DC.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Robinson, M., Aisaican, R, Arenas, A., Charley, E., Dorris, A., Hernandez, M., Hill, J., Honanie, E., Kelly, L., Masuda, M., Tapaha, K., Valencia, C. (2003, January). Healing, Identity, Tradition & Knowledge: A Native American Collaboration Project in Higher Education. Symposium presented to the National Association for Bilingual Education. New Orleans, LA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (Chair), Emerson, L, Robinson, M., Aisaican,R., Arenas, A., Charley, E., Dorris, A., Gomez, S., Honanie, E., Kelly, L., Masuda, M. , Newman, R., Simms, Y., Tapaha, K., & Valencia, C. (2002, August). Honoring Our Sacred Selves; Helping Heal The Soul Wound: Applying Indigenous Ways of Knowing to Higher Education. Symposium presented to the World Indigenous Conference on Education. Calgary, Canada.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2001, September). Situating Dynamic Assessment: Sociocultural Issues and Contexts. In J. Elliot. Dynamic Assessment: Current Models and Practices. British Educational Research Association, Leeds, England.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2001, July). Dynamic assessment: A culturally flexible intervention-based alternative. Invited presentation to Invitational Forum on Developing New Methods for SLD Assessment. Los Angeles Unified School District. Los Angeles, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. , Estrellada, R., Bucheck, C. & Noel, C. (2001, April). Dynamic Assessment to Inform Classroom-based Competency Building and Cultural Validation. Symposium presented to the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists. Washington, D.C.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Howe, F. & Sanchez-Ostapchenko, C. (2001, April). Native American issues in school psychology. Paper presented to the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists. Washington, D.C.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (March, 2001). Dynamic Assessment for Intervention Planning: Mediated Thinking and Learning. Invited workshop presented at the annual meeting of the California Association of School Psychologists.
Cook-Morales, V.J. & Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2001, February). Infusing Diversity In University Programs: A Systemic Framework. Invited workshop presented to the annual meeting of Project Directors of the Office of Special Education. Washington, D.C.
Monk, G. & Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2000, Oct.). Creating successful reputations for children using narrative therapy and mediated learning. Paper presented to the annual conference of the California Association of Mediated Learning. San Diego, CA.
Maxwell, J. Robinson-Zañartu, C., & Maxwell, M. (2000, Oct.). Mark’s story: Mediating new perspectives on potential. Paper presented to the annual conference of the California Association for Mediated Learning. San Diego, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2000, April). Diversity, Justice and the Special Needs Child. An invited keynote address to REACH Multicultural Educators. Park City, Utah.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Campbell, L (2000, March). Mediated Thinking and Learning Assessment to Classroom Intervention. Presentation to the annual conference of the California Association of School Psychologists. Monterey, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Campbell, L, & Portman, J. (2000, Oct). Constructing Mediated Curriculum: San Marcos MCL Project. Presentation to the annual conference of the California Association for Mediated Learning. San Francisco, CA.
Emerson, L. & Robinson-Zañartu, C. (2000, Oct). Native American Mediated Learning: Developing and examining the data. Presentation to the annual conference of the California Association for Mediated Learning. San Francisco, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1999, April). Systemic approaches to professional readiness: The role of site-based instruction. In J. Prus (Chair). Field-based instruction in school psychology preparation. National Association of School Psychologists. Las Vegas, NV.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1999, February). National standards in school psychology: Development and overview of key issues. Presentation to Japanese professors of psychology and counseling. San Diego State Univeristy Invitational Forum. San Diego, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1998, Oct). Mediational interactions within the context of curriculum In Campbell, L. (Chair). MLE through curriculum: Development and practice. California Association for Mediated Learning. Oxnard, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1998, June). Culturally embedded problems with conventional assessment - dynamic solutions: A case study. In C. Robinson-Zañartu (Chair), F. Howe, & C. Sanchez-Ostapchenko. Native American Issues in Assessment: Raising Concerns; Developing Options. A panel presented at the Ethnic Issues in Psychology Symposium of the California School of Professional Psychology, Sycuan Reservation, San Diego, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1998, March). Developing competence with Native American populations: Perspectives of a Non-Native School Psychologists. In C. Robinson-Zañartu, (Chair.). Native American Indians in California: Roles of the School Psychologist. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the California Association of School Psychologists. Santa Clara, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1998, March). Change models and mediated constructivism: individual to systems applications. In Robinson-Zañartu, C. (Chair). Dynamic Assessment/Mediated Learning Interventions in School Psychology Practice. A Symposium presented to the California Association of School Psychologists. Santa Clara, California.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1997, July). Dynamic assessment: Affirming potential in Native American students. Paper presented to the American Indian Psychologists Conference. Logan, Utah.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., (1997, April). Interventions informed by research. In C. Robinson-Zañartu, (Chair), Native American Indian connections: Mediating retention. Symposium presented to the National Association of School Psychologists, Anaheim, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1996, October). Building the partnership: University roles. In C. Robinson-Zañartu, C., Mediating university-school partnerships: Facilitating change. Symposium presented at the California Association for Mediated Learning. San Diego, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1996, March). Portfolio assessment : An interactive, developmental approach. In J. Prus (Chair). Use of Portfolios in Graduate Programs. Symposium presented at the National Association of School Psychologists. Atlanta, GA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Majel-Dixon (1995, October). Parent and community satisfaction with BIA, tribally controlled and public schools: Results of a national survey. Paper presented at the National Indian Education Association. Albuquerque, NM
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1995, August). Cross-cultural competencies with American Indian populations. In M. Rogers (Chair). Identifying cross-cultural competencies in school psychology: Challenges and issues. Symposium presented at the American Psychological Association. New York, NY.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (moderator), Sanchez-Ostapchenko, C., Berdugo, S., Howe, F., Wesley, C., Majo, L., Flores, R. & Ortego-Cambridge, I. (1995, June). Cultural advocates for nations at risk. Symposium presented to the American Indian Psychologists Conference. Logan, Utah.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1995, March). Portfolio assessment : Admissions to competency evaluation. In J. Prus (Chair). Use of portfolios in graduate programs. Symposium presented to the National Association of School Psychologists. Chicago, IL.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1994, October). Mediating systems change. Paper presented to the California Association for Mediated Learning. Oxnard, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Cook-Morales, V.J. (1994, August). Multicultural advocacy: Elements of systemic and strategic change. American Psychological Association. Los Angeles, CA.
Cook-Morales, V.J. & Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1994, August). Innovations toward preparing culturally competent school psychologists. In E. Shapiro, H. Knoff, G. Batsche, M. Shinn, S. Kaminki, V. J. Cook-Morales, & C. Robinson-Zañartu. Innovations in the training of school psychologists. Symposium presented to the American Psychological Association. Los Angeles, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Cook-Morales, V.J. (1994, March). Assessing Readiness for Multicultural Advocacy: Elements of Systemic and Strategic Change. Paper presented to the National Association of School Psychologists. Seattle, WA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1994, March). The State of Assessment in the Context of Diversity. Invited address to California Association of School Psychologists. Long Beach, CA.
Partin, B. & Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1994, February). Multiculturalism and multidisciplinarity: Challenges and rewards of academic diversity. Paper presented to the Eleventh Annual Academic Chairpersons Conference. Orlando, FL.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1993, October). Issues of reliability and of culture: The role of parents in dynamic assessments. Paper presented to the California Association for Mediated Learning. San Francisco, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Saucedo, A. (1993, October). Expanded practices in assessment: Issues, initiatives & implications for California. Paper presented to the California State Special Education Conference. Costa Mesa, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1993, April). American Indian parent attitudes toward education: A national survey. Paper presented to the National Association of School Psychologists. Washington, D.C.
Cook-Morales, V.J., Gutierrez-Clellen, V., Robinson-Zañartu, C., Ingraham, C., Brown-Cheatham, M.A., and Jackson, G. (1993, February). Recruitment and retention of students of color in professional educational programs: A model from school psychology. Symposium presented to the National Association for Multicultural Education. Los Angeles, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Robinson, M., Kelley, K., Howe, F., Majel, J., & Emerson, L. (1993, March). Observing and mediating learning skills from traditional roots: Perspectives from the American Indian School Psychology Project. Paper presented to the California Association of School Psychologists. Los Angeles, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1993, March). Dynamic assessment: An intervention-based alternative. Invited Workshop: California Association of School Psychologists. Los Angeles, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1992, October). Legal and ethical mandates for change. In Cook-Morales, V.J., Campbell, P. & Robinson-Zañartu, C. Alternative roles of assessment and assessment personnel. Symposium presented to the California Department of Education's Special Education Fall Conference. Sacramento, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C.(1992, October). The dynamic assessment paradigm. In Dupree, M., Ranes, R. & Robinson-Zañartu, C. Emerging assessment models ... The future is now!. Symposium presented to the California Department of Education's Special Education Fall Conference. Sacramento, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1992, October). The Mediated Learning Initiative: CAAML/CDE collaboration for restructuring. Paper presented to the California Association for Mediated Learning. San Diego, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Cook, V.J. & Brown-Cheatham, M. (1992, March). Recruitment and retention of ethnic minority students in school psychology. Paper presented to the National Association of School Psychologists. Nashville, TN.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1992, March). Introduction to the Sattler-Reschly debate: Is Intelligence testing our history or our future? Presentation in collaboration with SDSU, California State Department of Education. San Diego, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Jensen, M. R. (1991, October). Schools restructured to mediate learning: the social science and politics of classroom change. Paper presented to the California Association for Mediated Learning. Thousand Oaks, California.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1991, March). The American Indian Specialty in School psychology project. In Cook, V. J. (Chair), Beyond changing the face of school psychology: evolution of a graduate program. Symposium presented to the National Association of School Psychologists. Dallas, TX.
Cook, V.J. & Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1991, March). Navigational guide to multicultural waters. Paper presented to the National Association of School Psychologists. Dallas, TX.
Dixon, J., Murphy, S., Estrella, E., Howe, F., Whitehorse, D. & Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1991, March). The Indian parenting community: Enhancing involvement with schools. Symposium presented to the National Association of School Psychologists. Dallas, TX.
Robinson-Zañartu, C., Whitehorse, D., Murphy, S., & Dixon, J. (1990, October). Indian family and community as mediators of learning: Collaboration for cultural relevance. Symposium presented to the National Indian Education Association. San Diego, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1990, October). Moderator for Keynote panel. Where in the World is MLE. California Association for Mediated Learning. Sacramento, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. (1990, October). Integrating static and dynamic assessments. Paper presented to the California Association for Mediated Learning. Sacramento, CA.
Robinson-Zañartu, C. & Johnson, R. (1990, September). Integrating dynamic assessment into evaluation reports. Paper presented to the San Diego Chapter, California Association of School Psychologists. San Diego, CA.
Robinson, C. (1990, May). Dynamic assessment and its role in the identification of gifted potential in underrepresented groups. Paper presented to the Conference on Alternative Assessment Procedures: The Impact on GATE. San Diego County Office of Education. San Diego, CA.
Robinson, C.A. & Cook, V.J. (1990, April) Alternative assessment: Dynamic and ecological. Paper presented to the National Association of School Psychologists. San Francisco, Ca.
Robinson, C.A. (1990, April). Training school psychologists for challenges of the 90's. Panelist, National Association of School Psychologists. San Francisco, CA.
Robinson, C.A.; Murphy, S. A. & Dixon, J. (1990, March). American Indian students in California: Issues and models for communication and collaboration. Symposium presented to the California Association of School Psychologists. Irvine, CA.
Robinson, C.A. and Murphy, S. A. (1989, November). Enhancing services for American Indian Students. Issues and models for collaboration. Paper presented to the San Diego County Office of Education Cross-Cultural Special Education Conference. San Diego, CA.
Robinson, C. A. (1989, March). Bilingualism and cognitive style: Differential effects of levels of acculturation and language acquisition. In Robinson, C.A. (Chair); Cook, V.J.; and Ingraham, C. Implementing the revolution in an era of pluralism. A symposium presented to the National Association of School Psychologists: Boston, MA. 1989.
Robinson, C.A. (March, 1986). Learning Potential Assessment Device: Its use in psychological evaluation and report writing. Workshop presented to California Association of School Psychologists: Los Angeles, CA.
Robinson, C. A. (March, 1987). Supporting performance enhancement in bilingual/bicultural students. In Cook, V. J. (Chair). Ethnic minority students in school psychology: Recruitment and retention. Symposium presented to the National Association of School Psychologists. New Orleans, LA.
Robinson, C. A. (1987, March) Learned helplessness: A perspective on stress in the parent-teacher relationship. Paper presented to the California Association of School Psychologists. Anaheim, CA.
Robinson, C. A. (1986, April). Language, culture and cognitive style: Implications for psychologists. In V. J. Cook, (Chair), C.A. Robinson, J. Ramage & C. L. Ingraham. Multicultural school psychology: Perspectives and issues. Symposium presented to the National Association of School Psychologists: Miami, FL.
Robinson, C. A. (1986, March). Tears and laughter in the classroom: Can catharsis aid cognition? Paper presented to the California Association of School Psychologists. Oakland, CA.
Robinson, C. A. (1982, March). Five strategies useful in consultation. Paper presented to the California Association of School Psychologists. Anaheim, CA.
Robinson, C. A. (1981, April). Effective Confluent Strategies and Teacher Support with Learning Disability Classes. Paper presented to the National Association of School Psychologists. Houston, TX.