Research

Publications

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., & Hutchison, A. (2023). Specially designed assessment of writing to individualize

instruction for students. In K. L. Write & T. S. Hodges (Eds.), Assessing disciplinary writing in both research and practice (pp. 29-56). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8262-9

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Mergen, R., Verbiest, C., Hutchison, A., Murnan, R., Field, S., & Gafurov B. (2023).

Exploring the feasibility of virtual professional development to support teachers in making data-based decisions for improving student writing. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 38(1), 40-56. https://doi.org/10.1111/ldrp.12301

Day, J., Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Verbiest, C., Hutchison, A., & Gafurov, B. (2022). The resilience of students

and teachers using a virtual writing intervention during COVID-19. Reading & Writing Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.1080/10573569.2022.2124562

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K. S., Schladant, M., Hall, T. E., Bazhardt, J., Erickson, K. A., Ai, J., Sudduth, C., &

Jackson, T. (2022). Stepping-up technology implementation – How does it happen? Journal of Special Education Technology, 38(1), 61-74. https://doi.org/10.1177/01626434221074357

Brady, K. K., Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., Ainsworth, M., & Gafurov, B. (2022). Using a technology-based graphic

organizer instruction to improve the planning and persuasive paragraph writing of students with complex intellectual profile. Journal of Special Education, 55(4). 222-233. https://doi.org/10.1177/00224669211008256

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Hutchison, A., Day, J., Stephens, M., Verbiest, C., & Gufarov, B. (2021). Steps for

success: Making instructional decisions for students’ essay writing. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 54(3), 202-212. https://doi.org/10.1177/00400599211001085

Regan. K., Evmenova, A. S., Hughes, M., Rybicki, M., P., Gafurov, B., & Mastropieri, M. (2021) Technology-

mediated writing: It’s not how much, but the thought that counts. E-Learning and Digital Media, 18(5), 480-495. https://doi.org/10.1177/2042753021996387

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., Ahn, S. Y., & Good, K. (2020). Teacher implementation of a technology-based

intervention for writing. Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal, 18(1), 27-47. https://www.ldw-ldcj.org/ [invited]

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., & Hutchison, A. (2020). AT for writing: Technology-based graphic organizers with

embedded supports. Teaching Exceptional Children, 52(4), 266-269. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040059920907571.

Evmenova, A. S., & Regan, K. (2019). Supporting the writing process with technology for students with disabilities.

Intervention in School and Clinic, 55(2), 78-87. https://doi.org/10.1177/1053451219837636. [invited]

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., MacVittie, N. P., Leggett, A., Ives, S. T., Schwartzer, J., Mastropieri, M., & Rybicki-

Newman, M. P. (2019). A case of early adopters of technology in a social studies classroom. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 19(3). Retrieved from https://www.citejournal.org/volume-19/issue-3-19/social-studies/a-case-of-early-adopters-of-technology-in-a-social-studies-classroom.

Boykin, A., Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., & Mastropieri, M. (2019). The impact of a computer-based graphic

organizer with embedded self-regulated learning strategies on the argumentative writing of students in inclusive cross-curricula settings. Computers & Education, 137, 78-90. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2019.03.008.

Regan, K., Evmenova, A.S., Sacco, D., Schwartzer, J., Chirinos, D. S., & Hughes, M. D. (2019). Teacher perceptions

of integrating technology in writing. Technology, Pedagogy, and Education, 28(1). 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1080/1475939X.2018.1561507.

Hughes, M., Regan, K., & Evmenova, A. S. (2019). A computer-based graphic organizer with embedded self-

regulated learning strategies to support student writing. Intervention in School and Clinic, 55(1), 13-22. https://doi.org/10.1177/1053451219833026.

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Good, K., Leggit, A, Ahn, S., Gafurov, G., & Mastropieri, M. (2018). Persuasive writing

with mobile-based graphic organizers in inclusive classrooms across the curriculum. Journal of Special Education Technology, 33(1), 3-14. https://doi.org/10.1177/0162643417727292.

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Boykin, A., Sacco, D., Good, K., Ahn, S. Y., MacVittie, N., & Hughes, M. D. (2017).

Supporting struggling writers with classwide teacher implementation of a computer-based graphic organizer. Reading & Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 33(5), 428-448. https://doi.org/10.1080/10573569.2016.1221781.

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Kurz, L. A., Hughes, M. D., Sacco, D., Ahn, S. Y., MacVittie N. P., Good, K., Boykin, A.

& Chirinos, D. S. (2016). Researchers apply lesson study: A cycle of planning, implementation, and revision. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 31(2), 113-122. https://doi.org/10.1111/ldrp.12101.

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., Boykin, A., Good, K., Hughes, M. D., MacVittie, N. P., Sacco, D., Ahn, S. Y., &

Chirinos, D. S. (2016). Emphasizing planning for essay writing with a computer-based graphic organizer. Exceptional Children, 82(2), 170-191. https://doi.org/10.1177/0014402915591697.

Presentations

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Mergen, R., & Hrisseh, R. (2023, October 30-November 2). Seasing an opportunity to

collaboratively examine writing data to make instructional decisions [Paper presentation]. 2023 Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference, Long Beach, CA.

Mergen, R., Hrisseh, R., Regan, K, & Evmenova, A. (2023, October 12-13). Fostering unique community

partnerships to provide technology-based writing intervention. [Panel presentation]. 45th International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Denver, Co.

Hrisseh, R., Evmenova, A. S., & Mergen., R. L. (2023, July 24-26). Coding, writing, and a technology-based graphic

organizer: A pilot study [Poster session]. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), 2023 OSEP Leadership and Project Directors Conference, Arlington, VA.

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., Hutchison, A., Gafurov, B., Hrisseh, R., & Mergen, R. (2023, July 24-26). Using

technology to enhance writing instruction [Poster session]. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), 2023 OSEP Leadership and Project Directors Conference, Arlington, VA.

Evmenova, A. S., & Gafurov, B. (2023, July 10-14). Using technology to provide high-quality instruction for

struggling writers during COVID-19 pandemic [Paper presentation]. EdMedia + Innovative Learning, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Vienna, Austria.

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K. S., Hutchison, A. C., Mergen, R., Field, S., & Tai, H.-P. (2023, April 13-16). Struggling

writers interacting with the features of a technology-based graphic organizer for persuasive writing [Roundtable presentation]. 2023 American Education Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Evmenova, A., Regan, K., Hrisseh, R., Mergen, R., Tai, H.-P. (2023, March 1-4). Technology-based graphic organizer

with embedded evidence-based strategies to improve persuasive essay writing [Interactive session: Technology Playground]. 2023 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention, Louisville, KY.

Regan, K., Evmenova, A., Mergen, R., Hrisseh, R., & Tai, H.-P. (2023, March 1-4). Data-driven decision-making

during writing instruction to improve the quality of persuasive essays [Interactive session: Technology Playground]. 2023 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention, Louisville, KY.

Mergen, R., Evmenova, A. S., & Regan, K. (2023, March 1-4). Persuasive writing with technology for students with

EBD [Paper presentation]. 2023 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention, Louisville, KY.

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., & Hrisseh, R. (2023, March 1-4). WEGO-RIITE: Writing efficiently with graphic

organizers – responsive instruction while implementing technology effectively [CEC OSEP SLAM session]. 2023 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention, Louisville, KY.

Hrisseh, R., Evmenova, A. S., & Ordonez, M. O. (2023, February 2-4). Writing instruction using a technology-based

graphic organizer [Poster session]. Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference ATIA 2023. Orlando, Florida.

Mergen, R., Regan, K., & Evmenova, A. S., (2022, November 19). Data-based decision making for persuasive

writing with a technology-based graphic organizer: A case study of a teacher-student dyad [Paper presentation]. 2022 TECBD Conference, Virtual

Hutchison, A., Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., & Field, S. (2022, November 29 - December 3). Exploring the

usefulness of a technology-based graphic organizer for persuasive writing instruction [Paper presentation]. Literacy Research Association (LRA) conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Mergen, R., Regan, K., & Evmenova, A. S. (2022, November 8-11). A case study of data driven decision-making

(DDDM) for persuasive writing [Paper presentation]. 2022 Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference, Richmond VA.

Hrisseh, R., & Evmenova, A. S. (2022, November 8-11). Computer science instruction for students with disabilities

[Poster session]. 2022 Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference, Richmond VA.

Regan, K.., Evmenova, A. S., & Mergen, R. (2022, October 20-21). Making middle school magic with TBGO+

[Roundtable session]. CLD 44th International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Richmond, VA.

Murnan, R., Lory, C., & Evmenova, A. S. (2022, October 20-21). Making the invisible visible: Idea generation

processes for exceptional learners [Roundtable session]. CLD 43th International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Richmond, VA.

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K. S., Hutchison, A. C., Day, J., Mergen, R. L., & Field, S. A. (2022, April 21-26). Exploring

the usefulness of a technology-based graphic organizer for persuasive writing instruction [Paper presentation]. 2022 American Education Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

Hutchison, A. C., Colwell, J., Gutierrez, K. S., Evmenova, A. S., Offutt, J., & Gross, M. (2022, April 21-26).

Understanding how elementary teachers respond to a model of professional development for integrating computer science into instruction [Paper presentation]. 2022 American Education Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

Evmenova, A. S., & Hrisseh, R. (2022, January 26-29). Providing writing instruction in virtual and hybrid

environments [Paper presentation]. Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference ATIA 2022. Orlando, Florida.

Evmenova, A. S., Mergen, R., Day, J., Regan, K., & Hutchison, A. (2022, January 16-19). Improving essay writing

with technology in various environments: From in-person to virtual [Paper presentation]. 2022 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention, Orlando, FL.

Reagan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Murnan, R., & Christy-Davila, A. (2022, January 16-19). Collaboration, technology,

and innovative writing instruction in inclusive classrooms [Paper presentation]. 2022 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention, Orlando, FL.

Day, J., Mergen, R., Murnan, R., & Evmenova, A. S. (2022, January 16-19). Education experience: Table 2 – Writing

Efficiently with Graphic Organizers – Responsive Instruction while Implementation Technology Effectively (WEGO-RIITE) [Interactive session: Technology Playground]. 2022 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention, Orlando, FL.

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Mergen, R., Murnan, R., Verbiest, C., & Day, J. (2021, November 2-5). Bring a device

with Google Chrome and explore how teachers can use data to carefully design writing instruction [Paper presentation]. 2021 Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference, Fort Worth, TX.

Murnan, R., Verbiest, C., Reagan, K., & Evmenova, A. S. (2021, November 2-5). Technology bells vs. whistles:

Perceptions and practices in persuasive writing instruction [Roundtable session]. 2021 Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference, Fort Worth, TX.

Hrisseh, R., Murnan, R., Mergen, R., Christy-Davila, A., Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., & Hutchison, A. (2021, October

14-15). Writing instruction via a technology-based graphic organizer [Roundtable session]. CLD 43th International Conference on Learning Disabilities. Las Vegas, NV.

Evmenova, A. S., Reagan, K., & Hutchison, A. (2021, July 19-21). WEGO-RIITE: Using technology to enhance

writing instruction [Tech Demo Exploration session]. Annual meeting of OSEP Project Directors, Virtual https://tinyurl.com/z852c8jp

Evmenova, A. S., Murnan, R., & Mergen, R. L. (2021, April 12-14). UDL in writing instruction: Technology-based

interventions to support students with high-incidence disabilities [Breakout session]. 2021 UDL-IRN Summit, Virtual

Evmenova, A. S., Murnan, R., Verbiest, C., & Mergen, R. (2021, March 8-13). Essay writing instruction via a

technology-based graphic organizer and video models [Interactive session: Technology Playground]. Council for Exceptional Children Learning Interactive Virtual Event (CEC L.I.V.E), Virtual

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., Hutchison, A., Hrisseh, R., Mergen, R., & Christy-Davila, A. (2021, March 8-13). UDL in

writing instruction: Technology-based interventions to support students with high-incidence disabilities [Paper presentation]. Council for Exceptional Children Learning Interactive Virtual Event (CEC L.I.V.E), Virtual

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Hutchison, A., Day, J., Verbiest, C., & Murnan, R. (2021, March 8-13). I scored my

student’s essay, but how can this rubric help me with my writing lesson plan tomorrow? [Poster session]. Council for Exceptional Children Learning Interactive Virtual Event (CEC L.I.V.E), Virtual

Evmenova, A. S. & Hrisseh, R. (2021, January 25 – February 4). Technology interventions to support students with

high-incidence disabilities in writing [Paper presentation]. Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference ATIA 2021: AT Connected, Virtual

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., Hutchison, A., Murnan, R., Daily, J., & Christy-Davila, A. (2020, October 15-20).

Teacher implementation of a technology-based graphic (TBGO) for writing [Roundtable discussion]. International Conference on Learning Disabilities (CLD), Virtual

Evmenova, A. S. (2020, June 23-25). Technology-based graphic organizers to support essay writing for ALL

students [Paper Session]. Division for International Special Education and Services (DISES) Conference Dubai, UAI. [CONFERENCE CANCELED]

Evmenova, A. S. & Gafurov B. S. (2020, April 7-9). UDL in writing instruction [Paper session]. UDL-IRN 2020

Summit, San Francisco, CA (Conference Canceled)

Murnan, R., Verbiest, C., & Taousakis, M. (2020, April). Using technology based graphic organizers for data driven

decision making [Roundtable presentation]. Accepted for the meeting of Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities Conference, Norfolk VA. [CONFERENCE CANCELED]

Murnan, R., Verbiest, C., & Taousakis, M. (2020, April). Using a technology based graphic organizer for self-

regulated learning [Poster presentation]. Accepted for the meeting of Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities Conference, Norfolk, VA. [CONFERENCE CANCELED]

Evmenova, A., Regan, K., & Verbiest, C. (2020, February 5-8). Research-to-practice connections: Technology-

based graphic organizers for writing [Interactive presentation]. Tech Playground at the 2020 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention, Portland, OR.

Rowland, A., Smith, S., Evmenova, A., & Verbiest, C. (2020, February 5-8). Educator experience: Technology to

support writing [Interactive presentation]. Tech Playground at the 2020 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention, Portland, OR.

Evmenova, A. S. (2020, January 29-February 1). WEGO-RIITE: Writing Efficiently with Graphic Organizers –

Responsive Instruction while Implementing Technology Effectively. Ignite research [Panel presentation]. Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference, Orlando, FL. [invited]

Evmenova, A. S. & Verbiest, C. (2020, January 9). WEGO-RIITE: Writing Efficiently with Graphic Organizers –

Responsive Instruction while Implementing Technology Effectively [Demonstration session]. Ed Tech Expo, Department of Education, Washington, D. C. [invited]

Evmenova A. S. (2019, December). Using technology-based graphic organizers to support essay writing for ALL

students in inclusive classrooms [Paper session]. World Congress on Special Needs Education, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Regan, K., & Evmenova, A. S. (2019, November). Designing writing instruction with and for teachers and students

[Paper session]. 2018 Teacher Education Division (TED) conference, New Orleans, LA.

Evmenova, A. S., Mason, L., & Regan, K. (2019, June). Handwriting or typing: Controversy in writing instruction

[Roundtable discussion]. The 43rd Annual IARLD Conference, Crete, Greece.

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., & Ives, S. (2019, April). Effects of technology-based graphic organizers with

embedded self-regulated learning strategies on the quality of persuasive essay writing by struggling writers [Paper session]. 2019 American Education Research Association Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada.

Evmenova, A. S. (2019, January). Supporting writing for students with high-incidence disabilities [Paper Session].

Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference, Orlando, FL.

Jackson, T., Evmenova, A. S., Schladant, M., & Erickson, K. (2019, January). OSEP Stepping-up technology

implementation projects: Overview and project examples [Paper session]. Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference, Orlando, FL. [invited]

Brady, K., Evmenova, A. S., & Regan, K. (2019, January). Using web-based graphic organizers to improve

secondary students’ planning and persuasive paragraph writing [Paper session]. 2019 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention, Indianapolis, IN.

Datchuk, S., Brady, K., Evmenova, A. S., Panos, K., Regan, K., & Wagner, K. (2019, January). High leverage

instructional practices to improve the written expression of students with learning disabilities [Demonstration session]. 2019 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention, Indianapolis, IN.

Ahn, S.Y., Regan, K., & Evmenova, A. (2018, November). Brainstorming instruction for independent writing [Paper

session]. 2018 Teacher Education Division (TED) conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Regan, K., & Evmenova, A. S. (2018, October). Lessons learned from students and teachers: Writing with

technology [Roundtable session]. The 40th International Conference on Learning Disabilities (CLD), Portland, OR.

Evmenova, A. S., & Ahn, S. (2018, July). Supporting essay writing for students with diverse needs in inclusive

classrooms [Paper session]. Division for International Special Education and Services (DISES) Conference, Cape Town, South Africa.

Ahn, S., & Evmenova, A. S. (2018, July). The why: Helping students with disabilities generate ideas to support

their opinions in persuasive writing [Paper session]. Division for International Special Education and Services (DISES) Conference, Cape Town, South Africa.

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., Ives, S., Bruyning, A., Schwartzer, J. (2018, April). Using web-based graphic organizers

to improve persuasive essay writing for students struggling with writing [Paper session]. 2018 American Education Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., Rana, S., Ahn, S., & Hammer, R. (2018, February). Innovative technology-based

graphic organizers for struggling writers: Design research process [Paper session]. 2018 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention, Tampa, FL.

Good, K., Evmenova, A. S., Rana, S., Regan, K., Ahn, S. (2018, February). The power of the cursor: 21st-century

technology tools for elementary writing of students with HID [Paper session]. Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention, Tampa, FL.

Evmenova, A. S., & Gafurov, B. (2018, January). Writing efficiently with graphic organizers: Teachers integrating

technology [Paper session]. Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference, Orlando, FL.

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Hammer, R. (2017, November). Peers provide performance feedback on writing in

inclusive classrooms [Paper session]. The 40th Annual Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference, Savannah, GA.

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Ahn, S. Y., & Hammer, R. (2017, October). Improving student writing with a web-

based graphic organizer [Roundtable session]. The 39th International Conference on Learning Disabilities (CLD), Baltimore, MD.

Hughes, M., Gumpert, M., Regan, K., & Evmenova, A. S. (2017, October). Solutions to writing challenges for

students with learning disabilities [Poster session]. The 39th International Conference on Learning Disabilities (CLD), Baltimore, MD.

Meltzer, L., Mason, L., Evmenova, A. S., & Wiener, J. (2017, July). Executive function strategies: The keys to

academic success in students with learning and attention difficulties [Symposia session}. International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities (IARLD) 41st Annual Conference, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. [invited]

Ahn S. Y., Evmenova, A. S., Regan. K. (2017, July). Students with learning disabilities using technology-based

graphic organizers: Planning and writing [Poster session]. International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities (IARLD) Annual Conference, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., Rana, S., Swartzer, J., & Good, K. (2017, April). Improving access to quality writing

instruction for high school students with learning disability through computer-based graphic organizers [Paper session]. 2017 American Education Research Association Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.

Evmenova, A. S. (2017, April). Project WeGotIT!: Writing Efficiently with Graphic Organizers – Teachers

Integrating Technology [Demonstration session]. Ed Tech Expo, Department of Education, Washington, D. C. [invited].

Evmenova, A. S., Regan K., Ahn, S., Stride, A., Hammer, R., & Hughes, M. (2017, April). Features built-into a

technology-based graphic organizer (TBGO) providing differentiated supports for struggling writers [Paper session]. 2017 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) conference, Boston, MA.

Good, K., Ahn, S., Evmenova, A. S., & Regan, K. (2017, April). Seeing the classroom in a different light: Rubric-

based reflections in practice [Poster session]. 2017 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) conference, Boston, MA.

Evmenova, A. S., & Neuber, K. (2017, January). Stepping up implementation of Technology for writing: Project

WeGotIT! [Paper session]. Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference, Orlando, FL.

Geist, L., Evmenova, A. S., Satterfield, B., Leahy, J., Erickson, K., Wadors, L., Cooney, L., Cross, R., & McKay M.

(2017, January). Ignite research [Panel session]. Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference, Orlando, FL. [invited]

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Sacco, D., Ahn, S., Schwartzer, J. (2016, November). Teacher readiness for integrating

technology into the writing classroom [Paper session]. The 39th Annual Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference, Lexington, KY.

Good, K., Rana, S., Hughes, M. Evmenova, A. S., & Regan, K. (2016, October). High-schoolers get it WRITE with a

computer-based graphic organizer [Poster session]. 2016 Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) conference, San Antonio, TX.

Evmenova, A. S. & Regan, K (2016, August). Technology implementation: Project WeGotIT! [Poster session]

Annual meeting of OSEP Project Directors, Washington, D.C.

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., Hughes, M., & Good, K. (2016, April). Supporting struggling writers with class-wide

teacher implementation of a technology-based graphic organizer (TBGO) in language arts [Paper session]. 2016 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) conference, St. Lois, MO.

Ahn, S., Good, K., Regan, K., & Evmenova, A. S. (2016, April). Refining expectations: Assessing teaching quality in

writing intervention [Poster session] 2016 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) conference, St. Lois, MO.

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., Hughes, M., Sacco, D., & Ahn, S. (2016, April). Integrating evidence-based strategies

and technology o support essay writing for struggling writers [Paper session]. 2016 American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference, Washington D.C.

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., & Neuber, K. (2016, February). Writing on laptops vs. writing on iPads [Paper session].

Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference, Orlando, FL.

Evmenova, A. S., & Regan, K. (2015, November). Design research cycles: Development and testing of the

innovative technology-based writing intervention for struggling writers with and without disabilities [Paper session]. The 8th Annual International Conference of Education, Research, and Innovation (ICERI) Conference, Seville, Spain.

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., McVittie, N., & Bruying A. (2015, November). Teachers as implementers of

technology-based intervention: How much support do they need? [Poster session] The 38th Annual Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference, Tempe, AZ.

Sacco, D., Boykin, A., Regan, K., & Evmenova, A. S. (2015, November). Why are we writing in science? Technology

writing tool for inclusive classrooms [Paper session]. The 38th Annual Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference, Tempe, AZ.

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Good, K., & Ahn, S. (2015, October). The relationship between student writing

outcomes and quality of implementation [Roundtable session]. 2015 Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., Hughes, M., Ahn, S., Boykin, A., Sacco, D. (2015, April). Implementing innovative

technology to improve essay writing for diverse struggling writers [Roundtable session] 2015 American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference, Chicago, IL.

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Sacco, D., Kurz, L. A., & Ahn, S. (2015, April). The cycles of planning, implementing,

reflecting, and revising of lessons [Paper session]. 2015 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) conference, San Diego, CA.

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., Boykin, A., Good, K., & Prickett, N. (2015, April). Students with high incidence

disabilities using computer-based graphic organizers: Planning versus writing [Paper session]. 2015 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) conference, San Diego, CA.

Evmenova, A.S., & Neuber, K. (2015, January). Embedding self-regulated learning strategies into computer-based

and app-based graphic organizers [Paper session]. Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference, Orlando, FL.

Evmenova, A. S., & Regan, K. (2015, January). Research and development of innovative technology-based writing

intervention for students with high-incidence disabilities [Paper session]. Hawaiian International Education Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Sacco, D., & Prickett, N. (2014, November). Researchers and teachers use lesson

study to improve practice [Paper session]. The 37th Annual Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Hughes, M., Good, K., Prickett, N., & Sacco, D. (2014, October). Project WeGotIt!

Writing Efficiently with Graphic Organizers – Teachers Integrating Technology [Panel session]. The 36th International Conference on Learning Disabilities by the Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD), Philadelphia, PA.

Jackson, T., Evmenova, A. S., Izzo, M., Murray, A., & Cooney, L. (2014, July). Successful technology interventions:

What are they and how do we incorporate them into classroom practice? [Panel session]. Annual meeting of OSEP Project Directors, Washington, D.C.

Evmenova, A. S. Regan, K., Boykin, A., Good, K., Hughes, M., Prickett, N., & Sacco, D. (2014, July). How can

teachers across the curriculum effectively integrate technology into quality writing instruction? [Poster session]. Annual meeting of OSEP Project Directors, Washington, D.C.

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., Boykin, A., Good, K., Hughes, M., Prickett, N., Sacco, D., Mastropieri, M. (2014, April).

Support writing for students with high incidence disabilities: Technology [Paper session]. 2014 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Evmenova, A., Regan, K., Boykin, A., Sacco, D., Good, K., & Mastropieri, M. (2014, April). Integrating writing

across subject areas supported by innovative technology: A national survey [Paper session]. 2014 American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Evmenova, A. S., & Boykin, A. (2014, January). Assistive technologies for writing: What do middle school teachers

use? [Paper session]. Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference, Orlando, FL.

Evmenova, A. S., & Boykin, A. (2013, October). Computer-based graphic organizers with embedded self-

regulation strategies to support writing [Paper session]. Closing The Gap (CTG) Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., & Boykin, A. (2013, October). Writing instruction for students with LD: The

technology teachers use! [Paper session]. The 35th Annual International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Austin, TX.

Evmenova, A. S., Regan K., Hughes, M., Boykin, A., Chirino, D., & Britt, A. (2013, July). Project WeGotIt!: Writing

Efficiently with Graphic Organizers – Teachers Integrating Technology [Poster session]. Annual meeting of OSEP Project Directors, Washington, D.C.

Evmenova, A. S., Regan, K., & Mastropieri, M. (2013, June). Supporting writing for students with learning

disabilities: What technological implementation challenges exist? [Poster session]. International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities (IARLD) Annual Conference, Boston, MA.

Dissertations

Murnan, R. (2023). Making the invisible visible: An exploratory mixed methods analysis of idea generation and

writing outcomes for students with and without high-incidence disabilities (Publication No. 30575504) [Doctoral dissertation, George Mason University]. ProQuest Dissertation Publishing.

Good, K. (2019). The pen or the cursor: A single-subject comparison of a paper-based graphic organizer and a

computer-based graphic organizer to support the persuasive writing of students with emotional and behavioral disorders or mild autism (Publication No. 13864282) [Doctoral dissertation, George Mason University]. ProQuest Dissertation Publishing.

Rana, S. (2018). The impact of a computer-based graphic organizer with embedded technology features on the

personal narrative writing of upper elementary students with high-incidence disabilities (Publication No. 13420322) [Doctoral dissertation, George Mason University]. ProQuest Dissertation Publishing.

Brady, K. (2018). Using web-based graphic organizer instruction with embedded elf-regulated learning strategies

and additional brainstorming supports to improve the planning and persuasive writing of secondary students with complex intellectual profiles (Publication No. 10812835) [Doctoral dissertation, George Mason University]. ProQuest Dissertation Publishing.

Hughes, M. (2017). Examining the role of self-regulated learning instruction on the performance and self-efficacy

beliefs of struggling writers (Publication No. 10817537) [Doctoral dissertation, George Mason University]. ProQuest Dissertation Publishing.

Ahn, S. (2017). Using a mobile-based graphic organizer with embedded procedural facilitation for idea

generation to support persuasive essay writing for middle school students with emotional and behavioral disorders (Publication No. 10685724) [Doctoral dissertation, George Mason University]. ProQuest Dissertation Publishing.

Boykin, A. (2015). The impact of computer-based graphic organizers with embedded self-regulated learning

strategies on the content area argumentative writing of typical and struggling writers (Publication No.3720658) [Doctoral dissertation, George Mason University]. ProQuest Dissertation Publishing.

Awards

2018-2019 Article of the Year Award for Journal of Special Education Technology

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Good, K., Leggit, A, Ahn, S., Gafurov, G., & Mastropieri, M. (2018). Persuasive writing with mobile-based graphic organizers in inclusive classrooms across the curriculum. Journal of Special Education Technology, 33(1), 3-14. https://doi.org/10.1177/0162643417727292.

2017 Jannette Klingner IARLD Conference Poster Award

Ahn S. Y., Evmenova, A. S., Regan. K. (2017, July). Students with learning disabilities using technology-based graphic organizers: Planning and writing [Poster session]. International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities (IARLD) Annual Conference, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

2016-2017 Top 20 Downloaded Articles in Learning Disabilities Research and Practice

Regan, K., Evmenova, A. S., Kurz, L. A., Hughes, M. D., Sacco, D., Ahn, S. Y., MacVittie N. P., Good, K., Boykin, A. & Chirinos, D. S. (2016). Researchers apply lesson study: A cycle of planning, implementation, and revision. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 31(2), 113-122. https://doi.org/10.1111/ldrp.12101.