Sara Morgan

1647 N Marquart Street

Orange, CA 92867
714-222-2237
sara.morgan@cui.edu

 Academic Background
o Ph.D., Disability Studies, Chapman University, In Progress
o Master’s degree, Special Education/ Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Chapman University, 2003
o Bachelor’s Degree, Communications, Chapman University, 1999

 Professional Licenses/Certifications
o Behavior Intervention Case Manager (BICM), OCDE, 5/2008
o Administrative Credential, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, 2006
o Level II Education Specialist Instruction Credential/Mild to Moderate, Chapman University, 2/19/2002
o Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Chapman University, 5/29/2002

 Academic/Teaching Experience
From/To Position Location Description
August 2019- Part-Time Teaching Chapman University Educate Multiple Subject, Single Subject,
Present Faculty Education Specialist candidates as well
as master’s level candidates. Course
topics include: Inclusion, Universal
Design for Learning, Teacher
Performance Expectations, and
Culturally Responsive Teaching Practice

January 2020- Graduate Research Thompson Policy Collaborator on research projects

Present Assistant Institute including: CA SUMS initiative research
and Active Webinar Training for Student
Teachers in response to for COVID-19
School Closures
August 2012- Assistant Professor Concordia University, Educate Multiple Subject, Single Subject
Present Irvine and Education Specialist candidates.
Assist in the development course syllabi.
Supervise Student Teachers
Coordinate meetings and seminars
related to the EDSP program
October 2011- Adjunct Professor Concordia University, Educate prospective special education
May 2012 Irvine teachers.
Assist in the development of the course
series.
March 2011- Instructor – Autism Garden Grove Unified Educate special education teachers.
Summer 2011 Authorization Certificate School District Enhance the understanding of autism
and provide them with instructional
strategies and best practices for working
with students with autism.
2009-Present Instructor – Adult Garden Grove Unified Educate paraprofessionals in the area of
Education School District autism and applied behavior analysis
(ABA) as it relates to supporting teachers
and students in general education and
special education placements.
2004-2006 Teacher On Special Garden Grove Unified Facilitate the organization of the
Assignment (TOSA) – School District Intensive Behavior Instruction Program
IBI (IBI).
Supervise 6 lead staff 54 instructional
2006-Present Program Specialist – IBI assistant staff in school, clinical, home
and community settings.
 Evaluate staff progress and provide
feedback to instructional strategies.
Support classroom teachers in the
application of ABA.
Collaborate with IEP team members in
creating multidimensional approaches to
support student success.
Actively participate in IEP meetings.
Present periodic reports to
administrators on current status of the
program.

2001-2004 Teacher – Self- Westminster School Educate students with mild/moderate

Contained Special District disabilities.
Education Classroom Create multidimensional lesson plans
(Mild to Moderate designed to teach students at their
Disabilities) individual instructional levels.
Create obtainable goals and objectives
for each individual student.
Facilitate Individual Education Plan (IEP)
meetings.
Collaborate/consult with general
education teachers.
Build professional relationships with
parents and community families.
2000-2001 Resource Teacher Lutheran Special Educate students within the general
Education Ministries education environment.
Support learning deficits for each
individual student.
Facilitate Individual Education Plan (IEP)
meetings.
Collaborate/consult with general
education teachers.
Build professional relationships with
parents and community families.

 Related/Other Experience
From/To Position Location Description
Summer Internship Autism Partnership Worked alongside staff at AP to gain first
2011 hand knowledge of providing ABA/DTT
services to students with autism in a
clinical setting. Gained knowledge of
individual program development and
best practices
2004 to Application of ABA GGUSD settings: Worked with students, parents and
present practices and/or IBI family homes, clinic, community members through direct
school, community instruction and didactic teaching.
1998-1999 Internship Salem Lutheran Worked under the direction of the
Elementary School, general education teacher to assist
Orange, CA students in creating news articles that
were published into a newspaper.
1996-2000 Instructional Assistant Salem Lutheran Worked with students who demonstrated
Elementary School, the need for additional support in all
Orange, CA areas of the curricula.

 Professional Collaboration
Type District/Agency
Psychologists Westminster School District, Garden Grove Unified School District
Speech Pathologists Westminster School District, Garden Grove Unified School District
Resource Specialist Westminster School District, Garden Grove Unified School District
 Occupational CTC, Cornerstone, Russo & Fleck
Therapists
County Schools Mann, Costa mesa High School Annex
NPS’s Canal Street, Speech and Language Development Center
NPA’s Autism Partnership, Autism Solutions for Kids, Autism Spectrum Consultants, Autism
Spectrum Therapies, Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Creative Solutions for
Autism, Behavior Solutions, Pacific Child and Family Associates, Vista Behavior
Consulting

 Professional Partnerships
Professional Partner
Tustin Unified School District
Lutheran Association of Resource Teachers
Orange County Department of Education
Concordia Publishing House
Description
Induction Committee Member Since 2013
Committee Member since 2012
MTSS Committee Member 2014-2016
Blog Writer 2016-2017 (See listed publications)

 Professional Development
o Autism Partnership
 Unlimited access to the staff, resources and Seal Beach Facility
 Bi-monthly consultations in autism specific classrooms
1. Coaching teachers on effective ABA strategies
2. Coaching the IBI clinic lead caseworker and staff on ABA strategies
3. Developing district-wide coaching tool
4. Developing comprehensive data collection system
 Monthly collaborative training for IBI staff
1. Selected topics to enhance the overall effectiveness of the program
2. Interactive discussions to review, clarify and expand knowledge base
 7 session series on the implementation of ABA in classrooms
1. Understanding Autism
2. Functions of Behavior
3. Behavior Control 1 – learning to learn, organization and structure, reinforcement
4. Behavior Control 2 – individualized programming, group and individual instruction
5. Socialization, Leisure & Play
6. Language Development
7. Advanced training, utilizing all strategies together to build a stronger program
 Training of Trainers
1. Coaching on differentiating approach to meet the needs of each individual
2. Feedback on presentation style
3. Evaluation of efficacy
o Autism
 Developing an ABA Curriculum – Marlene Driscol, Autism Partnership
 Discrete Trial Teaching 4- Day Training - WOCCSE
 Helping Children with Autism Learn: Treatment Approaches for Parents and Professionals -
Bryna Siegel
 Hands-On Workshop: Developing Skills for Applied Behavior Analysis – Autism Partnership
 It Has to be Said! Ron Leaf, Autism Partnership
 Navigating the Maze of Autism – Ron Leaf, Autism Partnership
 Sexuality and Developmental Disabilities – Tracee Parker, Autism Partnership
 Supporting the Learner with and Autism Spectrum Disorder - Diane Twatchman-Cullen
 Systematic Utilization Comprehensive Strategies Ensuring Student Success – OCDE
o Behavior Intervention
 Advanced Behavior Management – Jennifer Styzen, Autism Partnership
 Behavior Intervention Case Manager (BICM) - OCDE
1. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
2. Behavior Analysis for Successfully Initiating Change (B.A.S.I.C.)
3. Functional Analysis and Treatment of Severe Behavior Disorders - Brian Iwata
4. The Role of Medication and Children with Behavior Disorders - Joanne Weigel M.D.
 F.A.T. City - Rick Lavoie
  Positive Behavior Support - Glenda McHale
 The T.R.U.S.T. Program - Lauren Franke Psy.D.
o Classroom Management
 Class Cards - Rick Morris
 Supporting Children with Disabilities in General Education (Inclusion) - Rick Clemens
o Communication Intervention
 Links to Language I &II - Lauren Franke Psy.D. & Pamela C. Payne, M.S., CCC/SLP
 Picture Exchange Communication System 2 day training - Andrew Bondy Ph.D. & Lori Frost
o Socialization Intervention
 Developing Meaningful Relationships – Mitch Taubman, Autism Partnership
 Hidden Curriculum - Brenda Smith Myles Ph.D.,
 Social Skills Instruction - Brenda Smith Myles PH.D.,
 Social Stories – Carol Gray
 Teaching Interactions – Jennifer Styzen, Autism Partnership
 What Makes the High Functioning Autism/Asperger’s Child Tick - Michelle Garcia Winners
o Social Justice
 Faculty/Staff Development
1. Identifying Bias
2. Micro aggression

o California SUMS (Scale-Up Multi-Tiered System of Support) Initiative

 Orange County Department of Education
 Butte County Office of Education
 SWIFT Education Center
1. Multi-Tiered System of Support
2. 8 Day Training

 Professional Presentations
Title Venue Audience Date
Strategic Instruction Model: Chapman University Annual Symposium Teachers/Parents/ Spring, 2001
A Road to Independence on Instructional Strategies for Students Paraprofessionals
with Learning Disabilities
Behavior Intervention – 5 day Garden Grove Unified School District, IBI Assistants Summer,
training Superweek 2005
Discrete Trail Teaching – 5 Garden Grove Unified School District, IBI Assistants Summer,
day training Superweek 2006
The Role of a Bus Driver Garden Grove Unified School District, GGUSD Bus Fall, 2006
Maintenance and Operations Drivers
The Role of a Bus Driver Orange High School, OUSD County Wide Bus Spring, 2007
Drivers
What is Autism – 5 day Garden Grove Unified School District, IBI Assistants Summer,
training Superweek 2007
The Role of an IBI Assistant Garden Grove Unified School District, IBI Assistants Summer,
– 3 day training Superweek 2008
Classroom Behavior Lincoln Education Center Adult Education Spring/Fall,
Management Students 2009
Communication/Socialization Garden Grove Unified School District, IBI Assistants Summer,
– 3 day training Superweek 2009
Teaching General Education Garden Grove Unified School District General Fall,
and the Student with Autism Education 2009/Winter
2 day training Teachers 2010
Individualized Programming Garden Grove Unified School District, IBI Assistants Fall, 2009
with in a Classroom Setting Staff Development Day
ABA & Functions of Lincoln Education Center Adult Education Spring, 2010
Behavior Students
One-Day D.T.T. Hands-On Garden Grove Unified School District, IBI Assistants Spring, 2010
Training Staff Development Day
ABA & Social Skills Lincoln Education Center Adult Education Fall, 2010
Students
 Understanding Autism – 3 Garden Grove Unified School District, General Summer,
day training Superweek Education and 2010
Special Education
Teachers
Functions of Behavior Garden Grove Unified School District, Teachers, Fall, 2010
Staff Development Day Paraprofessionals
Learning to Learn Skills Garden Grove Unified School District, Teachers, Spring, 2011
Staff Development Day Paraprofessionals
Autism 101 La Quinta High School, GGUSD High School Spring, 2011
Students
Autism Authorization – 3 part Garden Grove Unified School District Special Education Spring,
course Teachers Summer
2011
What is Autism – Serving Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Resource Spring 2012
Students with Autism in Program
Parochial Schools Teachers
Universal Design for Lutheran Educators Conference Pacific Southwest Fall 2015
Learning District
Strategies for Teaching Lutheran Educators Conference Pacific Southwest Fall 2016
Students with Autism District
Universal Design for Orange County Department of Orange County Spring 2016
Learning Education District/County
Participants
Universal Design for CM School Supply Early Childhood- Summer
Learning High School 2018
Educators
Collaborative Classroom Concordia University Paraprofessionals Spring 2019
Environments (Host) and individuals
interested in
Teaching
Credentials

 Publications
o Concordia Publishing House - https://education.cph.org/category/breaking-the-silence/
 Breaking the Silence Series
1. Going Public - Being Christian in Public School
2. Prayer in Public School
3. Servant Leadership – Leading by Example
4. Public Parents Pray Powerfully
5. Summer Rules
6. The Bible Belongs in History

 Honors and Awards

o Joan Turner Cox Fellowship, Outstanding Performance while Student Teaching

 Grants Written/Funded
o APLE
o Chapman University, Faculty Sponsored Grant