Dr. EunMi Cho

Teaching Credentials - Special Education

College of Education

Welcome!

Dr. Cho has been involved in research and teaching students with mild/moderate/severe disabilities from preschool age to adults. Her strong interests are in bilingual special education issues and inclusive practices for all students.

Courses::Mild/Moderate Specialist Credential Internship Program:: Papers and Publications::Research Projects::Professional Associations

Courses ::

1. EDS 100A/B: Educating Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
   (SacCT course: To access the course you need to be an enrolled student)
    
2. EDS 214A/B: Social Science: Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Environments
   (SacCT course: To access the course you need to be an enrolled student)
   
   
3. EDS 225A/B: Assessment and Evaluation for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities
   (SacCT course: To access the course you need to be an enrolled student)
   
   
4. EDS 232: Effective Communication and Collaborative Partnerships
   (SacCT course: To access the course you need to be an enrolled student)
   
   
5. EDS 233: Final Student Teaching Seminar: Mild/Moderate
   (SacCT course: To access the course you need to be an enrolled student)
   
   
6. EDS 332: PACT (Performance Assessement for California Teachers) Seminar for MS Candidates
   (SacCT course: To access the course you need to be an enrolled student)
   
   
7. EDS 292A/B: Teaching English Learners in Special Education Classroom
   (SacCT course: To access the course you need to be an enrolled student)
   
   
8. EDTE 317: Teaching Visual and Performing Art
   (SacCT course: To access the course you need to be an enrolled student)
   
   
9. Student Teacher/ Intern Supervisement
   
   
10. Thesis Writing

Multiple Subject & Mild/Moderate Specialist Credential Field Program Coordinator ::

• Initial Phase I Multiple Subject Credential Student Teaching: EDTE 420A
• Phase II Multiple Subject Credential Student Teaching: EDTE 420B
• Initial Phase I Mild/Moderate Specialist Credential Student Teaching: EDS 471
• Phase III Mild/Moderate Specialist Credential Student Teaching: EDS 472
• Phase III Mild/Moderate Specialist Credential Student Teaching: EDS 473

Link to Credential Programs: http://edweb.csus.edu/eds/special-education/credential.html

Mild/Moderate Specialist Internship Program with Sacramento City Unified School District ::

• Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD)/ California State University, Sacramento (CSUS)/Department of Spcial Education 2004-2006 Special Education Teacher Intern Partership

Education:

Credentials:

Publications:

Honors and Awards:

• Faculty Grant by Sacramento State University President Office, University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) Faculty Grants Program, 2012 & 2013
• Supported Life Institute’s Inclusion Service Honoree, Inclusion Celebration, October 5th, 2011, 25th Annual supported Life Conference, Sacramento, CA
• California State University, Sacramento Faculty Sabbatical Year, August 2010-July 2011
• Part-time Lecturer, Seoul National University of Education, March 2-June 24, 2011, Seoul, South Korea
• Academic Affairs Faculty Promotion Development Funds, California State University, Sacramento Academic Affairs Office, June 2011
• Research and Teacher Training Travel Fund to Korea, China, Cambodia, and Vietnam by Joy Research and Training Center for the Disabled, Fall, 2010
• Sacramento State University Community Engagement Faculty Fellowship, April 2010 and April 2009
• Faculty Grant by Sacramento State University President Office, University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) Faculty Grants Program, May 2009
• ACE Grant by Center for Teaching and Learning of CSUS, under Teaching Using Technology Training Grant, to travel to two universities in Korea, to disseminate the TUT methods in 2008 & 2006
• Center for Teaching and Learning, Advisory Board Member, funded in 2008 and Faculty Mentor
• Research Travel Fund by Research and Sponsored Projects of California State University, Sacramento in 2008, 2007, & 2006.
• Out of State Travel Allocation by Professional Development, Community, Student Affairs Committee in 2008, 2007, & 2006
• Teacher Educator Stipend of 2005 from The Learning Disabilities Association of America to participate in the Annual LDAA International Conference, March 2 to March 5, 2005, Nevada
• Korean American Educator of 2004 Award from The National Association for Korean Schools, July 24, 2004, Atlanta, GA
• Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Local Hero Awards from KVIE and Union Bank of California for contributions to improve the quality of community, May 2003
• LDA-CA President’s Award from Learning Disabilities Association California in Recognition of exemplary fulfillment of duties as 1st Vice President and Multicultural Chair, November 2002
• Scholarship from Learning Disabilities Association California for Being a Dedicated Special Education Teacher and Multicultural Committee Chair, October 2000
• Certificate of Appreciation for being an excellent and outstanding educator by California Governor Pete Wilson, May 1988
• Certificate of Appreciation for being an excellent work and outstanding dedication as an educator by California State Assembly Woman Deborah Ortiz, May 1998
• Forgivable loan for Future Faculty from California State University, 1997, 1996, 1995
• Scholarship from California Teachers Association, 1996
• Scholarship from Phi Kappa Phi for Academic Excellence, Education Honorary Association, 1993
• Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement, Leadership, Community Service and Talent by the Korean American Scholarship Foundation, March 1993
• Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement and Korean American Community Services by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in San Francisco, 1993 and 1992
• Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement by the California State University Alumni Association Scholarship, 1993 and 1992
• Scholarship from the Asian Pacific Community Counseling Scholarship, 1992
• Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement and Asian American Community Services by the Asian American Studies Scholarship, 1992
• Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from House of Representative Robert I. Matsui, March 1992
• Education Honorary Award for Excellent Academic Achievement from the Secretary Department of Education, Korea, February 1982
• Award for Reporting an Inequality Issues of Severely Handicapped Young Children in Private Institutes as a College Newspaper Reporter, Korea, 1981
• Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement from the Seoul National University of Education Scholarship Foundation, 1980 and 1981

Presentations at Conferences and Workshops:

• Cho, E. & Choi, N. (2013). “Instruction and Assessment in Multicultural Insights.” Learning Disabilities Association of America 50th International Conference, February 14, 2013. San Antonio, Texas.
• Cho, E. (2012). “Effective Instructions and Assessments for English Learners with Learning Disabilities and ADHD.” Northern California Korean Teacher Association, March 24, Milpitas, California.
• Cho, E. (2012). “Transforming Communities One at a Time,” California Association of Bilingual Educators,, March 9, Sacramento, California.
• Duran, E., Johnson, R., Gonzales, R., & Cho, E. (2012). “Response to Intervention: A Model for Working Collaboratively with English Learners,” California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) Two-Day Institute, March 7-8, Sacramento, California.
• Cho, E., Byun, C., & Choi, N. (2012).  “Historical Relations between South Korea and the United States in their Identification and Education of Students with Learning Disabilities,” Learning Disabilities Association of America 49th Annual Conference, February 24, 2012. Chicago, IL
• Kim, Y. & Cho, E. (2012). “Investigating the Use of Meta-cognitive Style of Students with Learning Disabilities in Tier 2 Assessment,” Learning Disabilities Association of America 49th Annual Conference, February 22, 2012. Chicago, IL
• Cho, E. (2012). “Cross Cultural Communication Strategies for Inclusive Practices in School Context,” 18th Annual Multicultural Education Conference, November 5, 2011, Sacramento, CA.
• Cho, E. & Eagen (2011), “Crisis, Conflict, and Connection,” Annual Conference by Child Care Planning  Council, October 15, Sutter County Superintendent of Schools, Yuba City, CA
• Cho, E., Aguilar-Gaxiola, S. & Aguilar, D. (2011). “Lost in Translation: Cross Cultural Communication Strategies in Educational and Medical Settings,”  The Summer Institute on Neuro-developmental Disorders, UC Davis Health System, M.I.N.D. Institute, Continuing Medical Education, August 5, Sacramento, California
• Cho, E. (2011). “Multicultural Education and Teacher Preparation Education in the United States,” Department of Multicultural Education, Seoul National University of Education, June 13, Seoul, Korea.
• Cho, E. (2011). “Full Inclusion Program: What and How?” Yang Pung County Office of Education, June 8, Yang Pung, Korea.
• Cho, E. (2011). “Response to Intervention and Special Learning Disability Eligibility in the United States,” Annual International Conference of Korea Learning Disability Association, May 7, Chang Won, Korea.
• Cho, E. (2011). “RtI Framework in Teaching and Evaluation,” Department of Special Education, Dae Gu University, April 8, Dae Gu, Korea.
• Cho, E. (2011). “The Current Status of Response to Instruction and Intervention,” College of Education, Cheon Nam University, April 7, Yeo Su, Korea.
• Cho, E. (2011). “The Role of Education in Disability Ministry,” 2011 International Conference of Christian Education & Information Technology, March 26, Seoul, Korea.
• Cho, E., Weatherspoon, L., & Eagen, D. (2006 to present). Over 30 professional presentations as an English Learner Lead, Region 3, CA Department of Education, Child Development Division, SCOE, CPIN (CA Preschool Instructional Network) Project, since 2006.
• Cho, E. (2010). “Differentiated Instruction for Emotionally and Behaviorally Challenged English Learners,” Annual Teacher and Parent Training, Houston Central Church, December 5-7, Houston, Texas
• Cho, E. (2010). “Serving Students with Disabilities in Higher Education in the USA,” Invited as a Keynote Speaker at Korea Nazarene University, September 14, Cheon-An, South Korea
• Cho, E. (2010). “Strategies to Promote Language Development for Children with Autism,” Beijing Apple Tree School, September 23-26, Beijing, China
• Cho, E. (2010). “Communication and Language Skills to Improve the Quality of Life of Teens with Autism,” Qingdao School for Students with Disabilities, Sep. 28-29, Qingdao, China
• Cho, E (2010). “Effective Teaching Strategies to Include the Children with Hearing Impairment in the General Education,” Chengdu Leadership Center for the Deaf, Oct. 1-3, Chengdu, China
• Cho, E. & Eagen (2010). “Using the Preschool English Learners Guide to Support English Learners with Disabilities,” MIND Summer Institute Post-Workshop, August 7, Sacramento;
• Cho, E. & Eagen (2010). “How to Support the Dual Language Learners in CA?” 16th Annual Statewide SEECAP Symposium: Lessons for Leadership, Feb. 24, 2010, Newport Beach, CA
• Cho, E. (2010). “How to Communicate with Your Children with Emotional Disturbance?” Annual Parenting Workshop at Invitation Church, March 27-28, New Jersey.
• Cho, E. (2010). “Individualized Transition Plan in Individualized Education Program for High School Students with Developmental Disabilities,” 2010 Workshop for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, July 21-22, San Bernardino, CA.
• Cho, E. & Eagen (2009), “From Research to Culturally Responsive Practices: Young Dual Language Learners with Special Needs,” Early Symposium, Nov 2, 2009, San Joaquin County, CA
• Cho, E. (2009). “The Effectiveness of Differentiated Instruction for Children with Disabilities,” The Joy Research Center for Disabled, March 31-April 2, CPA Center, Orange County, CA.
• Cho, E. (2009). “The Universal Design of Learning Applications to Korean Language Teachers,” The Northern California Korean Teacher Association, March 26, Santa Rosa, CA.
• Cho, E. & Park, C. P. (2008). “Application of Drama to Teacher English Learners with Dyslexia,” California Reading Association, Sacramento Convention Center, October, 2008.
• Cho, E. & Sellens, H. (2008). “Language Disabilities vs Language Difference,” The Summer Institute on Neuro-developmental Disorders, UC Davis Health System, M.I.N.D. Institute, Continuing Medical Education, Sacramento, August 8, 2008.
• Cho, E. & Sellens, H. (2008). “Assessment and Instruction Strategies for Asian American Students with Special Needs,” The California Association of School Psychologist (CASP) 2008 Convention, Burlingame, CA
• Cho, E., Eagen, D., & Weatherspoon, L. (2006 to present). Over 50 professional presentations as an English Learner Lead, Region 3, CA Department of Education, Early Childhood Division, CPIN (CA Preschool Instructional Network) Project, since 2006.
• Cho, E., Duran, E., Johnson, R. & Gonzales, R. (2007). “RTI in various subjects for English learners with special needs,” The 36th Annual International Conference of NABE (National Association for Bilingual Education), Feb. 7-10, San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, CA.
• Cho, E. (2007). “The effective instructional strategies for students with specific learning disabilities and ADHD,” The Joy Research Center for the Disabled, April 2-4, Rancho Capistrano Conference Center, LA, CA.
• Cho, E. (2007). A case-based approach to individualized education programs: Development and implementation, The Korean Association for Children with Special Needs, Chan Won University, Korea.
• Cho, E., Fuller, S., & Flores, C. (2006). “The real world of children and adults with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder: Multicultural voices,” Los Angeles Learning Disabilities Association Annual Conference, October, 28, 2006, Los Angeles, CA.
• Murray-García, J., Cho, E., Borunda, R., Ebstein, N., Tessler, C., & Bruch, G. (2006). “Efficacy Outcomes of a Youth-Led Research Project Addressing Racial Inequality In Schooling in Davis, CA,” Center for Health Services Research In Primary Care Seminar, Sep. 21, 2006, UC Davis, CA
• Cho, E. & Egan, D. (2006). “Inclusive literacy development for young English learners with special needs,” The 17th Northern California Early Childhood Education Annual Conference, August, 8, 2006, Sacramento, CA.
• Cho, E. (2006). “Inclusion programs for students with learning disabilities,” Dae Gu University Graduate Program, Learning Disabilities Major, July 8, South Korea.
• Cho, E. (2006). “Differentiated Instruction for students with learning disabilities in general education classrooms,” Summer Guest Speaker Series by Chang Won University Special Education Department, July 7, South Korea.
• Cho, E. & Cho, G. (2006). “The authentic assessment  methods for all learners, including English learners with language disabilities”, 10th Korean Speaking Teachers Conference, June 10, Richmond, CA
• Cho, E. (2006). “Best practices for people with disabilities at church.” The 5th Annual Disability Ministry Conference, March 25, Anaheim, CA.
• Cho, E. (2006). “Effective IEP preparation for English learners in special education,” International parent Education Conference, Davis Joint Unified School District, Jan. 28, Davis, CA.
• Cho, E. (2006). “Culturally Responsive Assessment Methods for Korean American students with ADHD,” The Annual Teacher Workshop by Colorado Korean Schools Association, Jan. 14, Denver, Colorado.
• Cho, E., Gonzales, R., & Antonia Lue, V. (2005). “The Diagnostic Dilemma of Learning Disabilities: Differentiation of Linguistic and Cultural Variables?” The LDA-CA Annual Conference, October 25, San Mateo, CA.
• Cho, E., Gonzales, R., & Antonia Lue, V. (2005). “Culturally Responsive Practices for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders,” The Summer Institute on Neuro-developmental Disorders, UC Davis Health System, M.I.N.D. Institute, Continuing Medical Education, Sacramento, August 5, 2003
• Cho, E. (2005). “The Effective Special Education Service Delivery System,” The 5th International Diversity Conference, June 30, 2005, Beijing, China
• Cho, E. (2004). “Culturally Sensitive Special Education Practices: Instruction and Assessment Based on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,” The Annual International Parent Educational Fair, Davis Joint Unified School District, November 20, 2004, Davis, CA
• Cho, E., Lioyd-Jones, A. & Benavides, M. (2004). “The Diagnostic Dilemma of Learning Disabilities,” The LDA-CA Annual Conference: Learning Disabilities, We Won’t Be Left Behind, San Mateo, CA
• Cho, E. (2004). “Teaching 2nd language to Korean American students with specific learning disabilities and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,” The 22nd Annual Meeting of the National Association for Korean Schools, July 23, 2004, Atlanta, GA
• Cho, E. (2004). “Enhancing Collaboration Between Mainstream Special Education Professionals and Asian American Parents,” The California Association of School Psychologist (CASP) 2004 Convention, March 19, 2004, Burlingame, CA
• Cho, E. (2004). “Cultural and Linguistic Considerations for English Learners in Special Education Programs,” CSUS College of Education Multilingual and Multicultural Colloquium, CSUS.
• Cho, E., Walsh, R. & Hwang, S. (2004). “Considerations for Students with Special Needs in Various Cultural Contexts: Case Studies,” CSUS College of Education in Partnership with ACSA Region 3 & ACSA Capital Charter and South Charter, CSUS.
• Cho, E. (2004). “The Diagnostic Dilemma of Disabilities for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children,” 10th Annual Multicultural Education Conference, CSUS.
• Cho, E. & Gonzales, R. (2004). “Creating Learning Conversations Between Families of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Children and Teachers,” 33rd Annual Conference Society for Cross-Cultural Research, San Jose, Ca.
• Cho, E. (2003). “The Effective Special Education Service Delivery: Understanding the Cross Cultural Communication Style Differences,” Sacramento Chapter: Phi Delta Kappa, International, Sacramento.
• Cho, E., Lioyd-Jones, A. & Benavides, M. (2003). “The Diagnostic Dilemma of Learning Disabilities: Differentiation of Neurological, Linguistic and Cultural Variables,” The Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disorders, UC Davis Health System, M.I.N.D. Institute, Continuing Medical Education and Special Education Department of California State University, Sacramento, August 2003
• Cho, E. (2003). “The Comparison Between English and Korean Language and Grammar,” The International Conference by BK 21 Ehwa Womans University Linguistic Research Department, Los Angeles, CA.
• Cho, E. (2003). “Using Technology to Enhance the 2nd Language Teaching Pedagogy,” Korea University, South Korea.
• Cho, E. (2003). “Understanding Asian/Asian-American Culture through Children’s Literature,” Reading the World International Conference Celebrating Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults at the University of San Francisco.
• Cho, E. (2002). “Multilingual Support Groups and Materials for Teachers/Parents of Second Language Learners with Specific Learning Disabilities,” Learning Disabilities Association California Conference.   
• Cho, E., Gonzales, R., Ho, B. & Rickford, A. (2001). “The Effective Special Education Service Delivery,” Learning Disabilities Association California Conference.
• Cho, E. & Robinson-Snaer, R. (2000). “Peaceful Tomorrow through Full-Inclusion Early Childhood Program,” The Annual Northern California Early Childhood Education Conference.
• Cho, E. & Robinson-Snaer, R. (2000). “Inclusive Approach in Early Childhood Teaching,” Sacramento City Unified School District Teacher In Service Training.
• Cho, E. (2000). “How to Improve the Reading Skills in the Bilingual Classroom,” The National Association for Korean Schools, The 18th Symposium.
• Cho, E. (1999). “The Effective Literature Instruction by Understanding Culture,” National Head Start Multi-Lingual Conference.
• Cho, E. & Cabello, A. (1999). “Multicultural Insights in the Best Ways of Delivering the Special Education Services for All Children,” Learning Disabilities Association California Conference.
• Cho, E. & Yau, R. (1998). “Understanding Asian Cultures Through Asian American Literature for Children,” California Reading Association 32nd Annul Conference.
• Cho, E. (1998). "The Effective Literature Teaching for Children and Young Adults Through Understanding Their Cultures," Reading the World International Conference Celebrating Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults at the University of San Francisco.
• Cho, E. (1998). "Fun Learning Through the Effective Classroom Management," Teacher Training Workshop, Korean Teachers Association of Northern California.
• Cho, E. (1997). "Children as Wonderful Authors," 1997 Three Days of Intensive Teacher-Training Conference, Korean Teachers Association of Northern California.
• Cho, E. (1996). "Quality Education for All," Korean Teachers Association of Northern California.
• Cho, E. & Steinbach, S. (1996). "Three Different Intercultural Communication Styles," Learning Disabilities Association California Conference.

Research Projects/Interests ::

• Bilingual Special Education
• Bilingual Special Assessment
• Parental/ Community Involvement in Special Education
• Social Studies in Special Education
• Consultation and Collaboration Skills in Special Education
• Young English Learners with Special Needs

Professional Associations ::

• CEC Division for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners (DDEL)
• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
• NABE (National Association for Bilingual Educators)
• CABE (California Association for Bilingual Educators)
• National Teachers Association (NTA)
• National Education Association (NEA)
• California Teachers Association (CTA)       
• California Faculty Association (CFA)
• Association of University Professors (AAUP)
• Korean Association for Children With Special Needs (KACS)
• Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDAA)
• California Learning Disabilities Association (CA- LDA)
• National Council for Social Studies (NCSS)
• California Council for Social Studies (CCSS)
• Member of Phi Kappa Phi, Education Honorary Association
• Omicron Chapter Members of Phi Beta Delta