KIMBERLY L.

TRAVERS
905 Hampton Drive, Macedonia, OH 44056 | 330-631-8282 | ktraver2@kent.edu
EDUCATION
Kent State University, Kent, OH
Ph.D. Student in Special Education, Early Intervention
Kent State University, Kent, OH
M.Ed. Early Childhood Special Education
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
B.A. Psychology
Areas of Concentration: Early Childhood
Minor: Sociology

In Progress

May 2014
June 1994

EXPERIENCE
Kent State University
Graduate Assistant
2014-present
Support Primary Investigator on research design, data collection, analysis, and report
development for research activities in early childhood special education.
Facilitate class lectures and activities to promote student learning.
Instructor in early childhood special education for bachelor and masters level courses.
Increase fidelity of student use of evidence based practices through consultation.
Support Associate Professors in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting for
required program deliverables.
Support students practicum placement and coordinate evaluation of practices
The Ohio State University
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Trainee
2015-2016
Participated in transdisciplinary team assessment
Research track specializing in early identification of children with disabilities in early
childhood care setting and Individualized Family Service Plan Outcomes Assessment Tool
measuring functionality of IFSP outcomes.
Participated in coursework focusing on neurodevelopmental issues, including autism.
Kent State University
Master Coach
2013
Early Intervention in Natural Environments Community of Practice
Develop and use of tools and resources for coaches and providers that increase knowledge
base and fidelity to practices.

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Increase fidelity of coaching practices and adult learning strategies through self and guided
reflections with Master Consultant.
Increase fidelity of provider implementation of the Mission and Key Principles through
routine meetings with teams of providers to assist self-reflection of evidence based practices.
Evaluation of provider implemented practices that lead to increased access of families to
evidence-based early intervention services.
Support research data collection including the collection of video.
Support project leaders in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting for
required deliverables.
DEC National Conference presentation - Supported presentation development and review
for principle investigator Dr. Harjusola-Webb

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

Master Coach
3/2011-9/2011
Early Intervention in Natural Environments Community of Practice
Participated in training with Dr. Rush and Shelden on evidence based early intervention
practices and Mission and Key Principles in natural environments.
Participated in self and guided evaluation of fidelity of coach practices.
Participated in team coaching calls and evaluative feedback to EI professionals on their
evidence based practice.
Reviewed and discussed extensive research on EI service provision in natural environments,
coaching approach to adult interaction, adult mediated practices, and family centered services.
Help Me Grow Collaborative of Cuyahoga County
Early Intervention Manager
1/2001-10/2003
Develop and implement a system to intake referrals, infant and toddler eligibility
determination, and link families to appropriate community providers.
Monitor EI program, including local, state, and federal regulations to ensure Interlink meets
legal responsibilities as the central coordinating site for Cuyahoga County.
Training and Quality Assurance Coordinator
5/2000-1/2001
Coordinate and implement training activities for professionals working with families in Help
Me Grow including technical assistance across Cuyahoga County.
Design and implement a coordinated quality assurance plan to monitor compliance and
continuous improvement for Cuyahoga County Contract Providers.
State of Indiana, Bureau of Child Development
First Steps Early Intervention Program Consultant
11/1997-5/2000
Provide technical assistance and training to stakeholders, providers, and families
encompassing federal and state regulations for Part C early intervention services.
Develop state policies and coordinate with federal, state, public, and private entities to ensure
young children receive appropriate services.

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Develop statewide public relations materials and coordinate activities including additional
special projects within specified timelines.

Arc of Allen County

First Steps Early Intervention Service Coordinator
5/1995-11/1997
Design and implement Individualized Family Service Plans for children with development
disabilities from the age birth to three.
Anthony Wayne Services, Easter Seals
Daily Living Skills Instructor
8/1994-5/1995
Develop habilitation and educational programs for each client, including behavior
management policies and communications with schools, parents, and staff.
PUBLICATIONS (Peer-Reviewed)
Witwer, A., Travers, K. L., Carey, H., & Hay, K. (2016). Individualized Family Service
Plan Outcome Assessment Tool: Validation And Community Implementation.
Manuscript In Preparation.
AUTHORED PRODUCTS (Non-Referred)
Pretti-Frontczak, K., Lyons, A. N., & Travers, K. L. (2015). Five Steps To Functional
Assessment: Evaluation And Assessment Base Training And Coaching Content
[Powerpoint]. Brooklyn, Ny: B2k Solutions, Ltd.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (Peer-Reviewed)
Witwer, A. & Travers, K. L. (2015, October). Individual Family Service Plan - Outcome
Assessment Tool (IFSP-OAT): Assessing Outcome Statements And Strategies .
Session Held At The Division Of Early Childhood Conference: Atlanta, Georgia.
Travers, K. L. (2015, May). Ten things families want professionals to
Know. The Ohio Association of County Boards Conference: Columbus, Ohio
Travers, K. L., Gundler, D., & Swett, J. (2014, October). Ignite session Early
Intervention Family Alliance, 10 things families want professional in early
intervention to know. Session held at The Division Of Early Childhood Conference:
St. Louis, Missouri.
Travers, K. L., Lyons, A., & Beckett-Henderson, S. (2013, August). Functional IFSP
development. Session held at the Ohio Division of Early Childhood Conference:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Travers, K. L., & Bregel, C. (2013, August). Families journey in Early

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Intervention. Session held at The Ohio Division Of Early Childhood Conference:

Cincinnati, Ohio
Gatmaitan, M., Harjusola-Webb, S., Lyons, A, & Travers, K. L. (2013, October). A
Community of practice: strengthening early intervention services and influencing
policy. Session held at The Division of Early Childhood Conference: San Francisco,
California
Gundler, D., Travers, K. L., Smith, M., Jones, T., & Jackson, D. (2013, October). Ignite
Session Early Intervention Family Alliance, 10 things families want professional
in early intervention to know. Session held at The Division Of Early Childhood
Conference: San Francisco, California.
Travers, K. L. (2012, May). What are coaching practices? Session held at Ohio
Association Of County Boards Evidence Based Early Intervention Conference:
Columbus, Ohio
INVITED PRESENTATIONS (Non-Referred)
Travers, K. L. (2016, April). Developing meaningful family-level IFSP outcomes.
Teleconference held for Florida State University.
Travers, K. L. (2015, October). Parent engagement and embedding interventions
strategies into natural learning opportunities. Teleconference held for Florida State
University.
Travers, K. L. (2015, June). Engaging families during visits: How to engage families
during visits so that they know what to do between visits. Talks On Tuesdays
Webinar presentation for Virginia Integrated Training Collaborative. Available at
http://www.veipd.org/main/sub_2015_talks_tuesdays.html
Travers, K. L. (2014, March). 10 things families want early intervention professional
To know. Session presented at Kent State University, Family And Professional
Collaboration Course: Kent, Ohio.
Travers, K. L. (2013, February). What are coaching practices? Session held for
Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Cleveland, Ohio

TEACHING ACTIVITIES
Courses Taught
Bachelor's Level Courses:

SPED 10097 - First Year Experience for Special Education

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Courses Co-Taught/Assisted
Master's Level Courses:

SPED 63952 - Family and Professional Collaboration in Early Childhood

SPED 64951 - IFSP / IEP Development

SPED 63954 - Practical Applications: Teaming

SPED 63892 - Early Intervention Internship in Natural Environments

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Council for Exceptional Children, Division of Early Childhood
Early Intervention Special Interest Group
4/2014
DEC Position Statement Role of Special Instruction in Early
Intervention
Participated on workgroup to create draft document for DEC membership review and
publication.
DEC Policy Council
Participate on Council to ensure DECs communications reflect mission and membership stand
on policies that effect early childhood
Participate on Council to draft position statements or public comment on any policy issue
effecting young children with exceptionalities and their families.
Early Intervention Family Alliance
Early Intervention National Family Survey
1/2014-3/2014
Collaboration with Drs. Bruder and Dunst
Provided feedback on family survey questions.
Created electronic family survey, disseminated nationally to
families participating in EI.
Primary contact for survey.
Joint creation and implementation of grant activities and
products.
Reauthorization Summit (IDEA Part C and B-619)
2012 - Present
Participate in monthly calls and two meetings to generate policy recommendations for IDEA
Part C and B in partnership with six national organizations
Presented recommendations at the IDEA Leadership Conference in Washington D.C.
Organized stakeholder feedback from conference for workgroup review
Army Educational & Developmental Intervention Services CSPD
2012
KIT Keeping in Touch Articles
Created six published articles on family perspective in early intervention as a tool for
professional development.

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Ohio Help Me Grow Early Intervention Advisory Council

Ohio Part C Review and Rules Workgroup
2010
Supported visioning for improvements to Ohios Part C Early
Intervention System.
Participated in the generation of seven critical
recommendations for system structure.
Created recommendations for Ohio Revised Code Rule
language.
MEMBERSHIPS
Council for Exceptional Children, Division of Early Childhood,
o Early Intervention Special Interest Group
o Policy Council
Ohio Association of County Boards - Early Intervention Evidence Based Grants
o Services in Natural Environments Grant
o Gaps in Early Intervention Services Grant
Ohio Early Childhood Advisory Council
o Family Support and Engagement Committee
Ohio Help Me Grow Early Intervention Advisory Council
o Comprehensive System of Professional Development Committee
o Service Deliver Committee
Ohio Special Quest State Leadership Team
Early Intervention Family Alliance
AWARDS
Ohio LEND Poster Symposium Most Outstanding Poster Presentation
Kent State University Education, Health, and Human Service Outstanding
Doctoral Student Award in Special Education
Kent State University Research Symposium Poster Award

The Division of Early Childhood Parent Award

May 2016
April 2016
April 2016
October 2014