Kimberly Weber, Ph.D.

Professor of Special Education, & Department Chair of Special Education; Director of B.Ed. Special Education

Kimberly Weber

Contact Information

  • During the academic year, my office hours are posted on my door and do change weekly. Please feel free to email me to set up an appointment.
  • (509) 313-3661

Education & Curriculum Vitae

Ph.D., Special Education & ABA, Ohio State University

M.A., Special Education, University of the Pacific

B.A., Psychology, California State University

A.A., Math and Science, Sacramento City College

Books

  • Thurber, M. R., Weber, K. P., & Dietzel, C. (2018). The Neurodevelopmental drawing series: Draw to read, book 3. Spokane, WA: Sketch for Schools Inc.
  • Thurber, M. R., & Weber, K. P. (2016). The Neurodevelopmental drawing series: Foundational skills, book 1. Spokane, WA: Sketch for Schools Inc.
  • Thurber, M. R., & Weber, K. P. (2016). The Neurodevelopmental drawing series: Foundational skills, book 2. Spokane, WA: Sketch for Schools Inc.
  • Thurber, M. R., & Weber, K. P. (2016). The Neurodevelopmental drawing series: Foundational skills, book 3. Spokane, WA: Sketch for Schools Inc.
  • Thurber, M. R., Weber, K. P., & Dietzel, C. (2016). The Neurodevelopmental drawing series: Draw to read, book 1. Spokane, WA: Sketch for Schools Inc.
  • Thurber, M. R., Weber, K. P., & Dietzel, C. (2016). The Neurodevelopmental drawing series: Draw to Read, book 2. Spokane, WA: Sketch for Schools Inc.

Chapters

  • McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., & Derby, K. M. (2013). Classroom spelling interventions for students with learning disabilities. In H. L. Swanson, K. R. Harris, & S. Graham (Eds.), Handbook of learning disabilities (2nd ed.) (pp. 439-447). New York, NY: Guilford Press.
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., Derby, K. M., Hyde, C.*, Violette, A.*, Barton, C.*, Petersen, P.*, Green, C.*, Verduin, S.*, Printz, K.*, Gonzales, R.*, & Arkoosh, M. (2011). The use of a racetrack procedures to improve the academic behaviors of students in special and remedial education: Suggestions for school personnel. In M. L. Falese (Ed.), Encyclopedia of educational research (2 Volume Set). Columbus, OH: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., Derby, K. M., Hyde, C., Violette, A.*, Barton, C.*, Petersen, B.*, Green, C.*, Verduin, S.*, Printz, K.*, Gonzales, R.*, & Arkoosh, M.* (2009). The use of racetrack procedures to improve the academic behaviors of students in special and remedial education: Suggestions for school personnel. In O. Demir & C. Celik (Eds.), Multimedia in education and special education (pp. 95-111). Columbus, OH: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
  • Derby, K. M., Luber, S., Weber, K. P., & Barretto, A. (2004). Medical and behavioral treatment of common sleep disorders. In T. S. Watson, & C. H. Skinner, (Eds.), Encyclopedia of school psychology (pp. 317-320). New York, NY: Kulwer Academic/Plenum Publishers.
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., & Barretto, A. (2004). Spelling: Academic interventions. In T. S. Watson & C. H. Skinner (Eds.), Encyclopedia of school psychology (pp. 317-320). New York, NY: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers.
  • Derby, K. M., Weber, K. P., McLaughlin, T. F., Williams, R., & Goris. M. (2002). Special educator preparation in college-based outpatient services for children with Developmental disabilities and behavior disorders. In J. W. Jacobson, S. Holburn, & J. A. Mulick, (Eds.), Contemporary dual diagnosis: MH/MR/service Models volume II: Partial and support services. Kingston, NY: NADD Press.

Articles

  • Aoyama, M.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Derby, K. M., Weber, K. P., Donica, D., & Knokey, M. (2016). The effects of Handwriting Without Tears with consequences on the handwriting skills of appropriate size, form, and tool for a five-year-old student with a developmental delay. World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2(4), 1-8. Retrieved from http://wwjmrd.com/vol%202/issue%204/pdf/30.1.pdf
  • Babin, H.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Derby, K. M., Weber, K. P., & Cartmell, H. (2016). An examination of a break card intervention with and without a token economy for a child with autism. World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2(1), 1-5.
  • Bagdon, K.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., & Blecher, J. (2016). Effects of a modified DI flashcards for number recognitions 1 through10 for a preschool child with developmental delays. World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2(1), 59-65.
  • Helling, J.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., Dolliver, M., & Slotvig, P. (2016). The effects of direct instruction procedures with a place value chart and model-lead-test error correction procedure to teach regrouping with three-digit subtraction accuracy: A case study. International Journal of English and Education, 5(2), 391-402. Retrieved from http://www.ijee.org.
  • Heric, K. P.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Derby, K. M., Weber, K. P., & Everson, M. (2016). The delayed effects of repeated reading and direct instruction flashcards for a 10-year-old elementary school student with learning disabilities. World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2(1), 6-11.
  • Morgan, S. V.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., & Bolich, B. (2016). Increasing reading fluency using Read Naturally with two third grade students with specific learning disabilities: A replication of Erickson et al., 2015. Educational Research Quarterly, 40(1), 37- 51.
  • Rich, K.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., & Love, D. (2016). The effects of direct instruction flashcards to increase sight-word reading ability and cover, copy, and compare for spelling for a fifth-grade student with specified learning disabilities. International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research, 1(2), 1-6.
  • Wakeman, J.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Derby, K. M., Neyman, J., Weber, K. P., & Hoenike, R. (2016). The effects of DI flashcards with cover and compare, a passage reading procedure, and rewards to increase sight word skills with a 12-year-old middle school student with learning disabilities. World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2(1), 12-20.
  • Corn, S.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Derby, K. M., Weber, K. P., & McKenzie, M. (2015). The effects of Handwriting Without Tears and fading prompts on the handwriting of a preschooler with developmental delays. International Journal of Applied Research, 1(12), 59-65. Retrieved from http://www.allresearchjournal.com/vol1issue12/PartB/issue/
  • Harvey, M. N.*, Conner-Boyle, S.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Derby, K. M., Weber, K. P., & Sanders, L. (2015). Employing copy, cover, compare to teach a middle school student with ADHD handwriting with appropriate form and spacing: a case report. International Journal of Applied Research, 1(4), 82-86.
  • Klee, I.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Derby, K. M., Weber, K. P., Donica, D., & Kalb, G. (2015). Using Handwriting Without Tears and a modified copy, cover, compare through chaining to teach name writing to a preschooler with developmental delays to write his name. International Journal of Applied Research, 1(3), 59-65. Retrieved from http://www.allresearchjournal.com/vol1issue3/PartB/issue/vol1issue3.html
  • Meyers, C.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Derby, K. M., Weber, K. P., & Robison, M. (2015). The effects of “Handwriting without Tears®” on the handwriting skills of appropriate size, form, and tool for a four-year-old boy with a developmental delay. Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship, 4(2), 1-12. Retrieved from http://josea.info/archives/vol4no2/vol4no2-1-FT.pdf
  • Theobald, C.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Derby, K. M., Weber, K. P. & Christensen, M. (2015). The effectiveness of a delayed model-lead-test and a break card on the rational counting ability for a preschool student with developmental delays. International Journal of English and Education, 4(2), 553-576. Retrieved from http://www.ijee.org
  • Wompschall, J.*, Weber, K. P., McLaughlin, T. F., Derby, K. M., & Waco, T. (2014). The effects of the model, lead, test error correction with flashcards for teaching a student with learning disabilities first grade sight words. International Journal of English and Education, 3(3), 541-556.
  • Aldahri, M.*, Weber, K. P. & McLaughlin, T. F. (2013). Differential effects of direct instruction model, lead, test procedure with and without a reward on rote counting, number recognition, and rational counting with a young child. International Journal of English and Education, 2(3). 451-461. Retrieved from http://www.ijee.org/
  • Houglum, R.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K., Neyman, J., & Gould, C. (2013). The effectiveness of direct instruction flashcards with guided practice activities to instruct two elementary students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and delays in pre-academics and communication. International Journal of Basic and Applied Science, 2(1), 11-37. Retrieved from http://www.insikapub.com/
  • Jones, M.*, Weber, K. P., & McLaughlin, T. F. (2013). “Why did the student cross the road?” Bridging the gap to align educational philosophy and practices. International Journal of English and Education, 2, 471-481. Retrieved from http://www.ijee.org/
  • Jones, M.*, Weber, K. P., & McLaughlin, T. F. (2013). No teacher left behind: Educating students with ASD and ADHD in the inclusion classroom. Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship, 2(2), 1-22, Retrieved from: http://josea.info/index.php?page=archives
  • Watanabe M.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., & Shank, L. (2013). The effects of using direct instruction to teach coin counting and giving change with a young adult: A case report. International Journal of Basic and Applied Science, 2(1), 1-10. Retrieved from http://www.insikapub.com/
  • Cunningham, D.*, McLaughlin, T. F., & Weber, K. P. (2012). The effects of verbal prompting with see to say problems and answers and SAFMEDS to teach math facts to a student with learning disabilities. International Journal of Advances in Psychology, 1, 37-39. Retrieved from http://www.ij-psychol.org
  • Herberg, J.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Derby, K. P., & Weber, K. P. (2012). The effects of repeated readings and flashcard error drill the reading accuracy and fluency with rural middle school student with learning disabilities. Academic Research International, 2(3), 388-393. Retrieved from http://174.36.46.112/~savaporg/journals/issue.html
  • Lolich, E.*, McLaughlin, T. F., & Weber, K. P. (2012). The effects of using reading racetracks combined with direct instruction precision teaching and a token economy to improve the reading performance for a 12- year-old student with learning disabilities. Academic Research International, 2(4), 445-452. Retrieved from http://174.36.46.112/~savaporg/journals/issue.html
  • Merritt, J.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., Derby, K. P., & Barretto, A. (2012). The effects of a copy, cover, compare practice procedure in spelling with four second-grade students: Generalization to weekly in classroom tests. International Journal of Advances in Psychology, 1, 1-3. Retrieved from http://www.ij- psychol.org
  • Shouse, H.*, Weber, K. P., McLaughlin, T. F., & Riley, S. (2012). The effects of model, lead, and test and a reward to teach a preschool student with a disability to identify colors. Academic Research International, 2(1), 477-483. Retrieved from http://174.36.46.112/~savaporg/journals/issue.html
  • Walker, J.*, McLaughlin, T. F., & Weber, K. P. (2012). The effects of flashcards and math racetrack on multiplication facts for three rural elementary students at risk for school failure. Academic Research International, 2(3), Retrieved from http://174.36.46.112/~savaporg/journals/issue.htm/
  • Becker, A.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., & Gower, J. (2009). The effects of copy, cover, and compare with and without error drill on multiplication fact fluency and accuracy. Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology, 18, 747-760. Retrieved from http://www.investigacion- psicopedagogica.org/revista/new/english/anteriores.php
  • Cosby, E.*, McLaughlin, T. F., & Derby, K. M., & Huewe, P. (2009). Using tracing and modeling with a Handwriting Without Tears worksheet to increase handwriting legibility for a preschool student with autism. Open Social Science Journal, 2, 67-69. Retrieved from: http://www.benthamscience.com/open/tosscij
  • Arkoosh, M.*, Weber, K. P., & McLaughlin, T. F. (2009). The effects of motivational/reward system and a spelling racetrack on spelling performance in general education: A case report. The Open Education Journal, 2, 17-20. Retrieved from http://www.benthamscience.com/open/toecij
  • Batchelder, A.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., Derby, K. M., & Gow, T. (2009). The effects of hand-over-hand and a dot-to-dot tracing procedure on teaching an autistic student to write his name. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 21, 131-138.
  • Owens, A.*, Violette, A.*, Weber, K. P., & McLaughlin, T. F. (2009). The effects of using direct instruction curricula in the home to teach reading comprehension to a 12-year-old student with cerebral palsy. The Open Families Studies Journal, 2, 9-14. Retrieved from http://www.benthamscience.com/open/tofamsj
  • McCullough, D.*, Weber, K. P., Derby, M. K., & McLaughlin, T. F. (2008). The effects of Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons on the acquisition and generalization of reading skills with a primary student with ADHD/PI. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 30(1), 61-68. (Reprinted from Kazdin, A., (2010). Single case research designs: Methods for clinical and applied settings. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.)
  • Peterson, L.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., & Anderson, H. (2008). The effects model, lead, and test technique with visual prompts paired with a fading procedure to teach “Where” to a thirteen-year-old echolalic boy with autism. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 20, 31-39.
  • Dolezal D. N.*, Weber, K. P., Evavold, J. J.*, Wylie, J. M.*, & McLaughlin, T. F., (2007). The effects of a reinforcement package for on-task and reading behavior with at-risk and middle school students with disabilities. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 29(2), 9-25.
  • Hayter, S.*, Scott, E., McLaughlin, T. F., & Weber K. P. (2007). The use of a flashcard system with two high- school students with developmental disabilities learning basic multiplication facts. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 19, 409-415.
  • Meador, S. M.*, Derby, K. M., McLaughlin, T. F., Barretto A., & Weber, K. P. (2007). Using response latency within a preference assessment. The Behavior Analyst Today, 8(1), 63-69.
  • Park, C.*, Weber K. P., & McLaughlin, T. F. (2007). Effects of fading modeling prompting and direct instruction on letter legibility for two preschool students with physical and developmental delays. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 29(3), 13-21.
  • Killu, K., Weber, K. P., Derby, K. M., & Barretto, A. (2006). Behavior intervention planning and implementation of positive behavioral support plans: An examination of states’ adherence to standard practice. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 8(4), 195-200.
  • Beveridge, B. R.*, Weber, K. P., Derby, K. M., & McLaughlin, T. F. (2005). The effects of a math racetrack with two elementary students with learning disabilities. International Journal of Special Education, 20(2), 58- 65. Retrieved from http://www.internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com
  • Gregory, S. A.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., & Stookey, S., (2005). The effects of using direct instruction and a re-reading contingency with a high school student. International Journal of Special Education, 20(1), 50-54. Retrieved from: http://www.internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com/
  • Weber, K. P., Killu, K., Derby, K. M., & Barretto, A. (2005). The status of functional behavior assessment (FBA): Adherence to standard practice in FBA methodology. Psychology in the Schools. 42(7), 737-744.
  • Conley, C. M.*, Derby, K.M., Roberts-Gwinn, M., Weber, K. P., & McLaughlin, T.F. (2004). An analysis of initial acquisition and maintenance of sight words following picture matching and copy cover compare teaching methods. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 37, 339-350.
  • Finkel, A. S.*, Weber, K. P., & Derby, K. M. (2004). Use of a braille exchange communication system to improve articulation and acquire mands with a legally blind and developmentally disabled female. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 16, 321-336.
  • Fitzpatrick, E.*, McLaughlin T. F., & Weber, K. P., (2004). The effects of a first day and second day reads on reading accuracy with Reading Mastery III textbook B for a fifth grade student with learning disabilities. International Journal of Special Education, 19(1), 56-66. Retrieved from http://www.internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com
  • Smith, R. D.*, Derby, K. M., McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., Brown, K.*, & Herring, M.* (2004). A comparison of teacher checklists used over 15 days and a one-day antecedent analyses to conduct a medication trial. Psychology in the Schools, 41, 235-240.
  • Casey, J.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., & Everson, M. (2003). The effects of five minute practice, unlimited practice, with SAFMED cards on correct and error rate in math facts for two elementary school children with learning disabilities. International Journal of Special Education, 18(1), 66-72. Retrieved from: http://www.internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com
  • Finkel, A. S.*, Derby K. M., Weber, K. P., & McLaughlin, T. F. (2003). Use of choice to identify behavioral function following inconclusive brief functional analysis. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 5, 112-121.
  • Jordan, S.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., Derby, K. M., Barretto, A., Williams, R. L., & Luiten, L. (2003). The effects of work then play in combination with a token economy on the frequency of inappropriate behaviors for an elementary school child with autism. International Journal of Special Education, 18(2), 31-36. Retrieved from http://www.internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com/
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Derby, K. M., Gwinn, M., Taitch, H., Bolich, B., Weber, K. P., Rogers, J., & Williams, R. L. (2003). The effects of active and violent play activities on brief functional analysis outcomes. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 15, 93-99.
  • O’Donnell, P.*, Weber, K. P., & McLaughlin T. F. (2003). Improving correct and error rate and reading comprehension using key words and previewing: A case report with a language minority student. Education & Treatment of Children, 26, 237-254.
  • Dagdag, R.*, McLaughlin, T. F., & Weber, K. P. (2002). The use and evaluation of a sound out or error only sound out procedure on spelling performance of a third-grade student. International Journal of Special Education, 17(2), 92-97. Retrieved from http://www.internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com
  • Stone, S.*, McLaughlin, T. F., & Weber, K. P. (2002). The use and evaluation of copy, cover, and compare with rewards and a flash cards procedure with rewards on division math facts mastery with a fourth grade girl in a home setting. International Journal of Special Education, 17(2), 82-91. Retrieved from http://www.internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com
  • Gurrad, A.*, Weber, K. P. & McLaughlin, T. F. (2002). The effects of contingency contracting for a middle school student with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder during corrective reading lessons. International Journal of Special Education, 17(1), 26-32. Retrieved from http://www.internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com
  • Haynes, R. S.*, Derby, K. M., McLaughlin, T. F., & Weber, K. P. (2002). A comparison of forced choice preference assessment procedures using a parent and novel therapist. Journal of Positive
  • Behavior Interventions, 4(3), 176-181.
    Delli Sante, A.*, McLaughlin, T. F., & Weber, K. P. (2001). The use and evaluation of a direct instruction flash card strategy on multiplication math facts mastery with two students with developmental disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Precision Teaching and Celeration, 17(1), 68-75.
  • Johnson, J. J.*, Luiten, L. M.*, Derby, K. M., McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K., & Johnson M. P. (2001). Evaluating the effectiveness of Teach Your Child to Read In 100 Easy Lessons using graded word lists. Proven Practice: Prevention & Remediation Solutions for Schools, 3, 68-74.
  • Killu, K., Weber, K. P., & McLaughlin, T. F. (2001). An evaluation of repeated readings across various counting periods of see to think, think to say, and think to write channels on a university student with learning disabilities. Journal of Precision Teaching and Celeration, 17(2), 39-57.
  • Mackay, S.*, McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., & Derby, K. M. (2001). The use of precision requests to decrease the noncompliance in the home and neighborhood: A case study. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 23(3), 43-52.
  • Roberts-Gwinn M. M.*, Luiten L. K.*, Derby, K. M., Johnson, T. A.*, & Weber, K. P (2001). Identification of competing reinforcers for behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 3 (2), 83-87, 94.
  • Hubbert, E. R.*, Weber, K. P. & McLaughlin, T. F. (2000). The effects of copy cover compare and a traditional spelling intervention with an adolescent with a conduct disorder. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 22 (3), 55-68.
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Williams, B. F., Williams, R. L., Peck S. M., Derby K. M., Bjordahl J. M., & Weber, K. P. (1999). Behavioral training for teachers in special education: The Gonzaga University program. Behavioral Interventions, 14, 83-134.
  • Wirtz, C., Gardner, R. III., Weber, K. P., & Bullara, D. T. (1996). Using self-correction to improve the spelling of low achieving third graders. Remedial & Special Education, 17 (1), 48-58.
  • Weber, K. P., & Cowardin, J. (1994). Computerized learning of Word Perfect using precision teaching. Journal of Precision Teaching and Celeration, 11(2), 19-24.

Professional Papers Presented

National & International

  • Neyman, J. M., Sullivan, C.*, Ruff, K.*, & Weber, K. P. (2018, May). The effectiveness of an adapted direct instruction mathematics strategy using counters on adding negative integers for a female with a learning disability in a high school resource room. Poster presented at the 44th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Diego, CA.
  • Neyman, J. M., & Weber, K. P. (2018, May). Within course activities for college students aimed to engage and increase data-based decision making. Paper presented in the symposium, Promoting College Student Engagement and Success: An Overview of Tried-and-True Teaching Strategies at the 44th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Diego, CA.
  • Riley, C.*, Rose, M.*, Barretto, A., & Weber, K. P. (2017, May). The effects of functional communication training and a contingent reward system on aberrant behavior. Poster presented at the 43rd Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.
    Thurber, M. R., & Weber, K. P. (2016, October). Helping young children prepare for reading and writing through developmental sequential drawings. Workshop presented at the Young Child Expo and Conference, Spokane, WA.
  • Babin, H.*, Weber, K. P., & Neyman, J. (2016, May). Effects of a token system, functional communication training, and supportive communication with a 31⁄2-year-old, non-vocal/verbal boy. Poster presented at the 42nd Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
  • Thurber, M. R., & Weber, K. P. (2016, April). The developmental process in learning to draw in preparation for reading utilizing neuroscience through the Draw to Read program. Presentation at the Young Child Expo and Conference. NY, NY.
  • Weber, K. P., & Thurber, M. R. (2015, October). The developmental process in learning to draw and read utilizing neuroscience applying the Draw to Read and the Neurodevelopmental Drawing Series programs. Presentation at the Young Child Expo and Conference, Spokane, WA.
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Rich, T.*, & Weber, K. P., Derby, K. M., & Love, D. (2015, May). The effects of direct instruction flashcards to increase sight-word reading ability with a first grader and Copy Cover Compare for spelling for a 5th grade student with LD. Poster presented at the 41st Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX.
  • Cagle, S.*, Barretto, A., & Weber, K. P. (2014, May). The use of a treatment package to increase independent transfers between siblings with and without disabilities and the effect of the treatment package on initiation of adult interaction and aberrant behavior. Poster presented at the 40th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
  • Rozell, V.*, MacDonald, K.*, Barretto A., Doll, C.*, & Weber, K. P. (2014, May). The assessment of communication modalities during functional communication training. Poster presented at the 40th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
  • Shaw, K. M.*, Barretto, A., & Weber, K. P. (2014, May). Treatment and evaluation of tantrum behavior and vocal stereotypy in a first grader with autism spectrum disorder. Poster presented at the 40th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
  • Weber, K. P., Jones, M. N.*, & McLaughlin (2014, May). Educating students With ASD and ADHD in the inclusion classroom: A research-based case study. Poster presented at the 40th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
  • McCall, J.*, Barretto, A., & Weber, K. P. (2012, May). The effects of parent implementation of escape extinction and non-contingent reinforcement on food refusal of a two-year-old boy with pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified. Poster presented at the 38th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA.
  • Pierce, K. D.*, Owen, O. K.*, & Weber, K. P. (2012, May). Employing a structural analysis to choose and implement an academic intervention for a high school student with ADHD. Poster presented at the 38th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA.
  • Weber, K. P. (2012, May). Professional development series: Applying to graduate school. Panelist at the 38th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA.
  • Weber, K. P., Barretto, A., Williams, R. L., McLaughlin, T. F., & Derby, M. (2012, May). Gonzaga University graduate programs in Special Education. EXPO poster presented at the 38th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA.
  • Wingeard, W. M.*, Cole, M. M.*, & Weber, K. P. (2012, May). The effects of Reading Mastery with flashcard practice on the development of word recognition with a middle school student. Poster presented at the 38th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA.
  • Worcester, L. M.* & Weber, K. P. (2012, May). The effects of a model lead test format to teach a 13-year-old boy with moderate disabilities sounds and words. Poster presented at the 38th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA.
  • Schnagl, L.*, Weber, K. P., & Barretto, A. (2011, May). Generalization of mands concurrent with an increase in math skills, acquired through training in a classroom setting, by a middle school male with autism. Poster presented at the 37th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.
  • Stevens, D. J., Laino, K. S., & Almason, S., Almon, H., Shaw, R., & Weber, K. P. (2011, May). Northwestern Association for Behavior Analysis (NWABA). EXPO poster presented at the 37th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.
  • Weber, K. P., McLaughlin, T. F., Barretto, A., Derby, M., & Williams, R. L. (2011, May). Gonzaga University graduate programs in Special Education. EXPO poster presented at the 37th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.
  • Killu, K., & Weber, K. P. (2010, May). Examining discrepancies in applied data. Paper presented in the session, Conceptual and practical issues in selecting and analyzing school-based interventions at the 36th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX.
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., Derby, M., Williams, R. L., & Barretto, A. (2010, May). Student research at Gonzaga University 1978-2010. Poster presented at the 36th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX.
  • Stevens, D. J., Zayac, R. M., Weber, K. P., Laino, K. S., & Almason, S. (2010, May). Northwestern Association for Behavior Analysis (NWABA). EXPO poster presented at the 36th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX.
  • Weber, K. P., McLaughlin, T. F., Barretto, A., Derby, M., & Williams, R. L. (2010, May). Gonzaga University graduate programs in Special Education. EXPO poster presented at the 36th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX.
  • Beaudet-Dommer, K.*, Derby, K. M. Weber, K. P., & Barretto, A. (2009, May). The effects of systematic desensitization on a phobic 15-year-old male with autism: A case study. A paper presented at the symposium, Behavioral approaches to the assessment and treatment of novel and challenging behaviors at the 35th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Phoenix, AZ.
  • Derby, K. M., Barretto, A., Conn, M.*, Weber, K.P., & McLaughlin, T. F. (2009, May). Application of experimental analysis procedures within outpatient and home settings. Paper presented at the symposium, Extensions of experimental analysis procedures within outpatient and home settings, at the 35th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Phoenix, AZ.
  • Hopewell, K. M.*, Mortensen, S. M.*, & Weber K. P. (2009, May). The effects of DI math flashcards with back-3- for-errors in teaching multiplication facts. Poster presented at the 35th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Phoenix, AZ.
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., Derby, M., Barretto, A., & Williams, R. L. (2009, May). Student research at Gonzaga University 1978-2009. Poster presented at the 35th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Phoenix, AZ.
  • Weber, K. P., Killu, K., & Lustig, N.* (2009, May). Skill development articles addressing generalization: A continuation of a component analysis. Paper presented at the 35th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Phoenix, AZ.
  • Hayter, S.*, Weber, K. P., Antcliff, C.*, & McLaughlin, T. F. (2008, May). Generalization of purchasing skills in teenagers with developmental disabilities. Paper presented in the symposium, A historical analysis of generalization, its impact on skill development approaches and implications for intervention at the 34th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
  • Killu, K., & Weber, K. P. (2008, May). Programming for generalized skill development for individuals with disabilities: An examination of the literature. Paper presented in the symposium, A historical analysis of generalization, its impact on skill development approaches and implications for intervention at the 34th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
  • Killu, K., & Weber, K. P. (2008, May). The implementation of our failure to address generalization from standard practice. Paper presented in the symposium, A historical analysis of generalization, its impact on skill development approaches and implications for intervention at the 34th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., Derby, M., Williams, R. L., & Barretto, A. (2008, May). Student research at Gonzaga University 1978-2007. Poster presented at the 34th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., Owens, A.*, Violette, A.*, & Derby, K. M. (2008, May). Using direct instruction curricula to teach reading comprehension in the home to a 12-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. Poster presented at the 34th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
  • Peterson, B.*, Green, C.*, Alexander, C.*, Weber, K. P., & McLaughlin, T. F., (2008, May). The effects of a token economy and a response cost procedure on the self-stimulation and academic accuracy of a middle school student with autism. Paper presented at the 34th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
  • Thompson, M. J.*, Walsh-Verduin, S. R.*, & Weber, K. P. (2008, May). Comparison of the copy cover compare strategy to a structured worksheet at increasing spelling outcomes. Poster presented at the 34th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
  • Weber, K. P. (2008, May). A historical analysis of generalization, its impact on skill development approaches and implications for intervention. Chair of symposium at the 34th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
  • Weber, K. P. & Killu, K. (2008, May). Reviewing generalization practices in JABA: Have we listened to Baer, Wolf & Risley? Paper presented in the symposium, A historical analysis of generalization, its impact on skill development approaches and implications for intervention at the 34th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
  • Karlsgodt, A.*, Hayter, S.*, & Weber, K. P. (2007, May). Effects of a teenager with Autism to respond to daily routine comprehension questions with textual prompts. Poster presented at the 33rd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Diego, CA
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., Derby, K. M., Barretto, A., &. Williams, R. L. (2007, May). Undergraduate and graduate student research at Gonzaga University. Poster presented at the 33rd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Diego, CA.
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., Quinlan, S.*, Johnson. G., &. Poindexter, S. (2007, May). Use of copy cover compare with middle school students: A further replication. Poster presented at the 33rd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Diego, CA.
  • Weber, K. P. (2007, May). Generalization and service delivery. Paper session chair at the 33rd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Diego, CA.
  • Weber, K. P. & Killu, K. (2007, May). Skill acquisition and generalization: A review of the past decade. Paper presented at the 33rd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Diego, CA.
  • Williams, R. L., McLaughlin, T. F., Derby, K. M., Weber, K. P., & Barretto, A. (2007, May). Applied behavior analysis and the special education teacher training program at Gonzaga University. Paper presented at the 33rd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Diego, CA.
  • Weber, K. P., Millersmith, T. E.*, & Frafjord, K. L.* (2006, Oct/Nov). Generalizing communication skills in children with autism. Poster presented at the Second World Autism Congress and Exhibition, Cape Town, Africa.
  • Derby, K. M., Barretto, A., Weber, K. P., & Hayter, S. (2006, May). Integrating clinical practice into masters level training: The Gonzaga Center For Applied Behavior Analysis. Poster presented at the 32nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
  • Hayter, S.*, Kaszewicz, J.*, & Weber, K. P. (2006, May). The use of a flashcard system with picture at punctuation on learning vocabulary terms with a high school aged male. Poster presented at the 32nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
  • Killu, K. & Weber, K. P. (2006, May). Behavioral assessment: Evaluating discrepancies in your data. Paper presented at the 32nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., Derby, K. M., Barretto, A., &. Williams, R. L. (2006, May). Student research at Gonzaga University 1978-2005. Poster presented at the 32nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
  • Weber, K. P. (2006, May). Proactive approaches to improving social behavior. International paper session chair at the 32nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
  • Weber, K. P., Killu, K., & White, B.* (2006, May). The impact of the disciplinary provisions in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEiA) on the implementation of positive behavioral interventions and supports. Paper presented at the 32nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
  • Weber, K. P., Rice, K.*, & Derby, K. M. (2006, May). Improving the range of vocal skills and decreasing aberrant behavior with a child with Autism through the use of a functional assessment and component analysis. Paper presented at the 32nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., Derby K. M., Barretto, A., & Williams, R. L., (2005, May). Student research at Gonzaga University. Poster presented at the 31st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
  • Mulick P. J.*, Weber, K. P., & McLaughlin, T. F. (2005, May). The effects of response cost and rewards on the compliance & disruptive behavior leading to in-class timeout for two preschool children with disabilities. Poster presented at the 31st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
  • Williams-Masibo, K.*, Pauli, P.*, & Weber, K. (2005, May). Establishing mands using a physical prompt procedure with fading on a child with Autism. Poster presented at the 31st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., Derby K. M., Williams, R. L., & Barretto, A. (2004, May). Student research in special education at Gonzaga University. Poster presented at the 30th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Boston, MA.
  • Weber, K. P. (2004, May). NWABA Executive Board Meeting. Board meeting chair at the 30th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Boston, MA.
  • Weber, K. P. (2004, May). Treatment applications across response topographies. Chair of symposium at the 30th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Boston, MA.
  • Weber, K. P., Greene, H. A.*, & McLaughlin, T.F. (2004, May). The effects of two flashcard/study techniques on acquisition and fluency of advanced vocabulary in an adult female. Paper presented at the 30th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Boston, MA.
  • Derby, K. M., Weber, K. P., Barretto, A. & Treacy, R.* (2003, May). The Gonzaga Center for Applied Behavior Analysis. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
  • Greene, H. A.*, Weber, K. P., & McLaughlin, T.F. (2003, May). The effects of three flashcard study techniques on the acquisition and fluency of advanced vocabulary in an adult female. Poster presented at the 29th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
  • Killu, K., & Weber, K. P. (2003, May). The No Child Left Behind Act: A marriage of possibilities. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
  • Millersmith, T. E.*, Frafjord, K. L.*, & Weber, K. P. (2003, May). The effects of using visual and vocal prompts to improve intra-verbal skills and promote generalization of a child with autism. Poster presented at the 29th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
  • Rice, K. A.*, Gregory, A. E.*, Weber, K. P., & McLaughlin, T.F. (2003, May). A comparison of self management vs. token economy on the effects of off-task and talk-out behavior of an adolescent with a behavior disorder. Poster presented at the 29th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
  • Robinson, A.*, Weber, K. P., & McLaughlin, T.F. (2003, May). The effects of Reading Mastery lessons and flashcard practice to increase word recognition with two second grade students with learning difficulties. Poster presented at the 29th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
  • Weber, K. P., Kerr, D. T.*, Marchini, G. L.*, & Schmidt, G. (2003, May). A comparison of the Add-a-card and Back-three-for–errors methods of study for acquisition and fluency of advance vocabulary with three college students. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
  • Sweeney, W. J., Malanga, P., Weber, K. P., & McLaughlin, T. F. (2002, September). And they're off... Fluency training and precision teaching measurement for improving students' academic responding in the schools. Paper presented at the Third Focus on Behavior Analysis in Education Conference, Columbus, OH.
  • Weber, K. P., Chase-Neyman, J. M.*, McLaughlin, T. F., & Brown, K. (2002, September). Using direct instruction to teach reading skills to adults with developmental disabilities. Paper presented at the Third Focus on Behavior Analysis in Education Conference, Columbus, OH.
  • Weber, K., Killu, K., Derby, K. M., & Barretto, A. (2002, September). The status of functional behavioral assessment methodology and behavior intervention planning: States' adherence to standard practice. Paper presented at the Third Focus on Behavior Analysis in Education Conference, Columbus, OH.
  • Allen, C.*, Weber, K. P. & Derby, K. M. (2002, May). The effects of a token economy within a leveled reinforcement system. Paper presented in the symposium, Assessment and Treatment in Natural Settings at the 28th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Toronto, Canada.
  • Barretto, A., Derby, K. M., Weber, K. P., McLaughlin, T. F., Williams, R. L., & Baker, K.* (2002, May). Effective college-based outpatient services. Paper presented in the symposium, Teaching functional behavior assessment skills to practitioners at the 28th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Toronto, Canada.
  • Davey, B.*, Derby, K. M., & Weber K. P. (2002, May). Generalization across different settings and individuals. Paper presented in the symposium, Assessment and treatment in natural settings at the 28th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Toronto, Canada.
  • Finkel, A. S.*, Weber, K. P. & Vocelka, A.* (2002, May). Braille Exchange Communication Systems (BECS) to improve language. Paper presented in the symposium, Increasing verbal repertoires at the 28th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Toronto, Canada.
  • Fouts, J.*, Dolezal, D.*, Derby, K. M., & Weber, K. P. (2002, May). Extending the use of FCT to include language training conditions. Paper presented in the symposium, Increasing verbal repertoires at the 28th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Toronto, Canada.
  • Hundhammer, B. E. D.*, Weber, K. P. & Derby, K. M. (2002, May). The acquisition of multi-word responses across mands and tacts and generalization to intraverbals for a child with pervasive developmental disorder. Paper presented in the symposium, Increasing verbal repertoires at the 28th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Toronto, Canada.
  • Killu, K., Weber, K. P., Derby, K. M., & Barretto, A. (2002, May). Part II: Behavior Intervention Plans: Are States Making the Grade? Paper presented in the session, Meeting the requirements of IDEA at the 28th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Toronto, Canada.
  • Macklin, A. D.*, Weber, K. P., Davey, B. J., & Derby, K. M. (2002, May). The effects of a token economy and a self-monitoring system on on-task behavior and reading rates with at-risk second graders. Poster presented at the 28th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Toronto, Canada.
  • Mortenson, S.*, Derby, K. M., & Weber K. P. (2002, May). Self-monitoring in a first grade classroom. Paper presented in the symposium, Assessment and treatment in natural settings at the 28th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Toronto, Canada.
  • Weber, K. P., & Chase, J. M.* (2002, May). The effects of Teach Your Child to Read In 100 Easy Lessons on the acquisition and maintenance of reading skills with an 18-year-old adult with mental retardation. Poster presented at the 28th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Toronto, Canada.
  • Wynne, M.*, Weber, K. P., & Derby (2002, May). Teaching intraverbal behavior using stimulus differences. Paper presented in the symposium, Increasing verbal repertoires at the 28th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Toronto, Canada.
  • Derby K. M., Weber, K. P., McLaughlin, T. F., & Williams, R. L. (2001, May). Graduate training in Special Education. Poster presented at the 27th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.
  • Finkel, A. K.*, Derby K. M., & Weber, K. P. (2001, May). The use of choice to identify behavioral function following inconclusive functional analyses. Paper presented at the 27th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.
  • Gurrad, A. M.*, Weber, K. P., & McLaughlin, T. F. (2001, May). An evaluation of contingency contracting on interruptions and class participation on a student with ADHD. Poster presented at the 27th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.
  • Gwinn, M. M.*, Derby K. M., Bolich, B.*, Taitch, H.*, & Weber, K. P. (2001, May). The effects of active and violent play activities on brief functional analysis outcomes. Paper presented at the 27th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.
  • Hundhammer, B. E.* & Weber, K. P. (2001, May). An evaluation of a Rule-Model-Test procedure on tacting pictures of common objects with a typically developing three-year-old. Poster presented at the 27th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.
  • Rogers, J.*, Derby K. M., Gwinn, M. M., & Weber, K. P. (2001, May). A preliminary analysis of evaluating reading across four stimulus contexts. Poster presented at the 27th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.
  • Weber, K. P. (2001, May). Students with special needs. Chair of session at the 27th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.
  • Weber, K. P., McLaughlin, T. F., Williams, R. L., & Derby K. M. (2001, May). Undergraduate and Graduate research in special education at Gonzaga University: Trends and analysis. Poster presented at the 27th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.
  • Weber, K. P., Killu, K., & Derby, K. M. (2001, May). Functional behavior assessments: Are public schools making the grade? Paper presented at the 27th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.
  • Weber, K. P., O'Donnell, P.*, & McLaughlin, T. F. (2001, May). Improving correct and error rates and reading comprehension using keywords and previewing. Poster presented at the 27th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.
  • Brown, K. A.*, Herring M.*, Williams, R. A., & Weber, K. P. (2000, May). The effects of direct instruction reading techniques on the acquisition of skills by an adult with developmental disabilities. Poster presented at the 26th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, D.C.
  • Dolezal, D. N.*, Weber, K. P., Wylie, J. A.*, & Evavold, J. J.* (2000, May). The effects of a reinforcement package with at-risk students to improve on-task and reading behavior. Poster presented at the 26th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, D.C.
  • Gouveia, A.*, Almeida, M.*, & Weber, K. P. (2000, May). Comparing the effectiveness of a daily contingency contract and self-monitoring procedure on the off-task behavior and assignment completion of a sixth grade male. Poster presented at the 26th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, D.C.
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Stone, S.*, & Weber, K. P. (2000, May). The effects of copy cover compare and flash cards on mastering basic division math facts with a fourth-grade student. Poster presented at the 26th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, D.C.
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., Williams, R. L., & Derby K. M. (2000, May). Undergraduate research in special education at Gonzaga University: Trends and analysis. Poster presented at the 26th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, D.C.
  • Weber, K. P., & Jacobs, B. A.*, & Simpson, B. L.* (2000, May). Training mands and intraverbals within a typical routine using a time delay procedure. Poster presented at the 26th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, D.C.
  • Kelso, K.*, Opheikens, R.*, & Weber, K. P. (1999, May). The use of contracting vs. self-monitoring to reduce off task behavior using an alternating treatment design. Poster presented at the 25th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
  • Weber, K. P., & Derby, K. M. (1999, May). IDEA 1997: Behavior analysis here we come. Poster presented at the 25th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
  • Weber, K. P., McLaughlin, T. F., Derby, K. M., & Williams, R. L. (1999, May). Master's level research at Gonzaga University: Trends and analysis. Poster presented at the 25th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
  • Weber, K. P. (1998, January). Teaching of the future: Within classroom activities. Presentation at the 16th annual national conference: Technology, Reading & Learning Difficulties, San Francisco, CA.
  • Crabtree-Ireland, J. & Weber K. P. (1998, January). Curriculum/behavioral modifications used to facilitate an SRA corrective reading program for severely emotionally disturbed students. Presentation at the 16th annual national conference: Technology, Reading & Learning Difficulties, San Francisco, CA.
  • Weber, K. P., Gardner, R. III., & Jacobs. (1996, May). Comparison of vocal alone training and vocal plus sign language training on the development of vocal verbal responding in preschool children with developmental disabilities. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
  • Weber, K. P., Hammer D., & Killu, K. (1995, November). Services for the dually diagnosed: What are they? Who gets them? and Who pays? Paper presented at the 12th Annual Conference at the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed. Orlando, FL.
  • Bullara, D. T., Gardner, R. III., & Weber, K. P. (1995, May). Effects of guided notes on the academic performance and off-task/disruptive behaviors of students with severe behavior handicaps during science instruction. Poster presented at the 21st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, D.C.
  • Sargent, J. W., Weber, K. P., & Gardner, R. III. (1995, May). The effects of hand raising, pre-printed response cards, and write-on response cards on the academic achievement of second and third grade students during classroom science instruction. Poster presented at the 21st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, D.C.
  • Weber, K.P., Heckaman, K., Seevers, R., & Tam, B.K.Y. (1995, May). The effects of blocked-response conditioned establishing operations on manding during recreational activities. Poster presented at the 21st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, D.C.
  • Bullara, D. T., Gardner, R. III., & Weber, K. P. (1994, May). Effects of using guided notes on the academic performance of students with severe behavior handicaps. Poster presented at the 20th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
  • Lockard, L., Gardner, R. III., & Weber, K. P. (1994, May). Effects of hand-raising, choral responding, and response cards on academic achievement by students during whole group social studies instruction. Poster presented at the 20th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
  • Weber, K. P., Gardner, R. III., & Bullara, D. T. (1994, May). Effects of self-monitoring on the academic performance of a general education fifth grade class including academically at-risk students. Poster presented at the 20th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.

Regional & Local

  • Wingeard, W. M.*, Cole, M. M.*, & Weber, K. P. (2012, April). The effects of reading mastery with flashcard practice on the development of word recognition with a middle school student. Poster presented at the 10th Annual Student Intercollegiate Research Conference (SIRC), Spokane, WA.
  • Wingeard, W. M.*, Cole, M. M.*, & Weber, K. P. (2012, April). The effects of reading mastery with flashcard practice on the development of word recognition with a middle school student. Poster presented at the Third Annual Symposium on Service Learning, Spokane, WA.
  • Worcester, L. M.* & Weber, K. P. (2012, April). The effects of a model lead test format to teach a 13-year-old boy with moderate disabilities sounds and words. Poster presented at the 10th Annual Student Intercollegiate Research Conference (SIRC), Spokane, WA.
  • Worcester, L. M.* & Weber, K. P. (2012, April). The effects of a model lead test format to teach a 13-year-old boy with moderate disabilities sounds and words. Poster presented at the Third Annual Symposium on Service Learning, Spokane, WA.
  • Owen, O. K.*, Pierce, K. D.*, & Weber, K. P. (2011, April). Employing a structural analysis to choose and implement an academic intervention for a high school student with ADHD. Paper presented at the Ninth Annual Student Intercollegiate Research Conference (SIRC), Spokane, WA.
  • Pierce, K. D.*, Owen, O. K.*, & Weber, K. P. (2011, April). Employing a structural analysis to choose and implement an academic intervention for a high school student with ADHD. Poster presented at the Second Annual Symposium on Service Learning, Spokane, WA.
  • Mann, Z.* & Weber, K. P. (2010, October). The effects of Direct Instruction strategies and flashcards on the ability to learn and retain multiplication facts: A case study. Paper presented at the Northwest Association for Behavior Analysis, Spokane, WA.
  • Schnagl, L.*, Weber, K. P., & Barretto, A. (2010, October). Generalization of mands concurrent with an increase in math skills, acquired through training in a classroom setting, by a middle school male with autism. Paper presented at the Northwest Association for Behavior Analysis, Spokane, WA.
  • Alexander, C.*, Green, C.*, Petersen, B.*, Weber, K. & McLaughlin, T. F. (2007, April). The effects of a token economy and response cost procedures on the self-stimulation and academic accuracy of a middle school student diagnosed with autism. Paper presented at the Spokane Intercollegiate Research Conference, Spokane, WA.
  • Killu, K., & Weber, K. P. (2006, March). Evaluating discrepancies in behavioral data. Paper presented at the 20th Annual Conference of the Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan, Ypsilanti, MI.
  • Beveridge, B.* & Weber, K. P. (2003, November). The effects of math racetracks to increase multiplication or division facts with two elementary aged students with Learning Disabilities. Poster presented at the Northwest Association for Behavior Analysis, Spokane, WA.
  • Marlin, A.*, Williams, L. T.*, & Weber, K. P. (2003, November). The effects of a token economy on the on-task behaviors of a teenager with down syndrome. Poster presented at the Northwest Association for Behavior Analysis, Spokane, WA.
  • Mulick, P.*, McLaughlin, T. F., & Weber, K. P., (2003, November). The effects of response cost and rewards on the compliance and disruptive behavior leading to in class timeout for two preschool children with disabilities. Poster presented at the Northwest Association for Behavior Analysis. Spokane, WA.
  • Bennett, E., Mahoney, D., Walsh, F., & Weber, K. (2003, March). Gatekeeping: We are the responsible ones. Panel discussion at the Washington School Counselor Association Conference, Spokane, WA.
  • Killu, K., Weber, K. P., Derby, K. M., & Barretto, A. (2003, March). Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPS): States' Adherence to Standard Practice. Paper presented at the 17th Annual Conference of the Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan, Ypsilanti, MI.
  • Derby K.M., Barretto, A. & Weber, K.P. (2003, February). The Gonzaga Center for Applied Behavior Analysis. Presentation at the IDEAS Conference, Spokane, WA.
  • Frafjord, K.*, Millersmith, T.*, & Weber, K. P. (2002, October). The effects of stimulus variation and visual prompts to promote intraverbal and generalization skills of a child diagnosed with autism. Poster presented at the Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference, Ellensberg, WA.
  • McLaughlin, T.F., Weber, K. P., & Greene, H.* (2002, October). The use of SAFMEDS on vocabulary development. Paper presentation; Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference, Ellensberg, WA.
  • Robinson, A.*, Weber, K. P., & McLaughlin, T.F. (2002, October). The effects Reading Mastery lessons and flashcard practice with two second grade students with learning difficulties. Poster presentation; Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference, Ellensberg, WA.
  • Weber, K. P., Killu, K., & Derby, K. M. (2002, March). The status of Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA): States' adherence to standard practice in FBA methodology. Paper presented at the 16th Annual Conference of the Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan, Ypsilanti, MI.
  • Allen, C.*, Aoki, K.*, & Weber, K. P. (2001, October). The effects of a token economy within a leveled reinforcement system to reduce the verbal outbursts and response latency of a ten-year-old boy with asperger syndrome when completing household chores. Paper presented in the symposium, Service Learning at Gonzaga University at the Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference, Victoria, BC.
  • Finkel, A. S.*, Weber, K. P., Vocelka, A.*, & Derby, K. M. (2001, October). Use of a Braille Exchange Communication System (BECS) to improve articulation and acquire mands with a legally blind and developmentally disabled female. Paper presented in the symposium, Increasing verbal repertoires with individuals with limited communication skills at the Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference, Victoria, BC.
  • Hundhammer, B. E. D.*, Weber, K. P. & Derby, K. M. (2001, October). The acquisition of multi-word responses across mands and tacts and generalization to intraverbals for a child with pervasive developmental disorder. Paper presented in the symposium, Increasing verbal repertoires with individuals with limited communication skills at the Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference; Victoria, BC.
  • Macklin, A.* & Weber, K. P. (2001, October). The effects of a token economy and a self-monitoring system on on- task behavior and reading rates with at-risk second graders. Poster presented at the Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference Victoria, BC.
  • Mortenson, S.*, Derby, K. M. & Weber K. P. (2001, October). Self-monitoring in a first grade classroom. Paper presented in the symposium, Service Learning at Gonzaga University at the Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference, Victoria, BC.
  • Weber, K. P. (2001, October). Increasing verbal repertoires with individuals with limited communication skills. Chair of symposium at the Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference; Victoria, BC.
  • Weber, K. P. (2001, October). Service Learning at Gonzaga University. Chair of symposium at the Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference; Victoria, BC.
  • Wynne, M.* & Weber, K. P. (2001, October). Teaching intraverbal behavior using stimulus differences and generalization to a child with autism. Paper presented in the symposium, Increasing verbal repertoires with individuals with limited communication skills Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference; Victoria, BC.
  • Dolezal, D. N.*, Weber, K. P., Evavold, J. J.*, Wylie, J. A.*, & McLaughlin, T. F. (2000, October). The effects of a reinforcement package with at-risk students to improve on-task and reading behavior. Poster presented at the Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference, Leavenworth, WA.
  • McLaughlin, T. F., Weber, K. P., MacKay, S.*, & Derby K. M. (2000, October). Use of precision requests in the home and community to reduce non-compliance. Poster presented at the Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference, Leavenworth, WA.
  • Weber, K. P., & Gurrad, A. M.* (2000, October). The effects of contingency contracts on interruption and participation with a student with ADHD. Poster presented at the Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference, Leavenworth, WA.
  • Weber, K. P., McLaughlin, T. F., Derby K. M., & Williams, R. L. (2000, October). Master's level research at Gonzaga University: Trends and analysis. Poster presented at the Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference, Leavenworth, WA.
  • Weber, K. P., O'Donnell, P.*, & McLaughlin, T. F. (2000, October). Keywords and previewing: A long-term analysis. Poster presented at the Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference, Leavenworth, WA.
  • Almeida, M.*, Gouveia, A.*, & Weber, K. P. (1999, October). Comparing the effectiveness of a daily contingency contract and self-monitoring procedure on the off-task behavior and assignment completion of a sixth grade male. Poster presented at the Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference, Seattle, WA.
  • Brown, K. A.*, Herring, M.*, Williams, R. L., & Weber. K. P. (1999, October). The effects of a direct instruction reading technique on the acquisition of reading skills by an adult with developmental disabilities. Poster presented at the Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference, Seattle, WA.
  • Weber, K. P. (1998, October). Using group responding activities in the classroom. Workshop presented at the Northwest Association of Behavior Analysis Conference, Spokane, WA.

Submitted Grants

  • Weber, K. P. (2003). Adventures in Reading. AmeriCorps/WA State Campus Compact. 2003-2006 for a total of three years. Awarded, June 2003. $ 23,102.
  • Weber, K. P. (2001). St. Margaret’s shelter. Sub grantee from the Higher Education Coordinating Board grant Thorpe, Derby, & Morando, GU CORPS. 2001-2002 for one year. Awarded, September 2001. $ 3,000.
  • Weber, K. P. (2000). Adventures in Reading. AmeriCorps/WA State Campus Compact. 2000-2003 for a total of three years. Awarded, June 2000. $ 33,779.
  • Weber, K. P. (2000). St. Margaret’s shelter. Sub grantee from the Higher Education Coordinating Board grant Thorpe, Derby, & Morando, GU CORPS. 2000-2001 for one year. Awarded, September 2001. $ 3,000.
  • Weber, K. P. (1999). Reading for Dessert. AmeriCorps/WA State Campus Compact. 1999-2000 for one year. Awarded, July 1999. $ 10,279.
  • Weber, K. P. (1999). Teacher Liaisons for Literacy (TeLL). Sub grantee from the Higher Education Coordinating Board grant Thorpe, & Derby. 1999-2000 for one year. Awarded, August 1999. $ 6,000.
  • Weber, K. P. (1998). Teacher Liaisons for Literacy (TeLL). Sub grantee from the Higher Education Coordinating Board grant Thorpe, & Derby. 1998-1999 for one year. Awarded, August 1998. $ 3,000.

Research Interests

  • Evidence-based instructional practices especially in the areas of reading and writing.
  • Impact and evidence of reading and writing exercises on the development of neuropathways.
  • Evidence of specific instructional strategies link to improved student behavior.
  • Language development in young children.