Deborah Gayle Copeland
Office Phone: 724-847-6538
dgcopela@geneva.edu
Disciplines/Field of Instruction
- Education
- Masters program, Reading
- Masters program, Special Education
Degrees Received
- B.A., Geneva College
- M.A., University of Kansas
- M.A., California State University, Fresno
- Ph.D., University of Kansas
Courses Taught
- EDU 202 - Social and Philosophical Foundations of Modern Education
- EDU 220 - Tutoring
- EDU 303 - Introduction to Christian Education
- EDU 434 - Student Teaching Seminar
Presentations/Publications
Research and publications
Refereed/juried publications:
- Copeland, D., Coleman, D. G. & Adams, R.C. (2002) University Program Evaluation: Predictive Validity of Program Development. Submitted CAPEA Journal
- Copeland, D. (2002) National Evaluation Systems and High Stakes Testing: Putting Pressure on Administrator Preparation Programs, A Summary. In Fiene, J. & Townzen, L. (eds) The Reporter, 56:3.
- Wise, D., Copeland, D. Guaglianone. (2003) The California Urban Business Education Fellowship: One University’s Design to Meet the Education Administrator Challenge Journal of Effective Schools
- Coleman, D. G., Copeland, D. &Adams, R. C. (2001). University Education Administration Program Development: Administrative Skills v. Achievement Standards as Predictors of Administrative Success. In Kowalski, T. J. (ed) 21st Century Challenges for School Administrators. Lanham, MA: Scarecrow Press.
- Copeland, D. (Winter 2001). Mentoring: A Perspective on Faculty Development. Education Leadership Review 2:1, 51-54.
- Coleman, D. G., Copeland, D., & Adams, R. C. (Spring 2000) Reliability and Validity of ISLLC Standards. The AASA Professor. 23, 1 (2-6).
- Coleman, D. G., Copeland, D., & Adams, R. C. (Spring 2000). Overcoming the Yo-Yo Effect: Improving University Programs in Education Administration. Journal of the Intermountain Center for Education Effectiveness. 1, 2 (11-19).
Non-refereed publications:
- Copeland, D. G. (2006) Finding the Ultimate Friend in Knott, R.A. (ed) College Faith 3. Berrien Springs, MI: Andrews University Press.
- Coleman, D. G., Copeland, D. & Placenti, H. (2002). Comprehensive (K-6) Sequenced Language Arts and Mathematics Skills 2nd edition with California State Curriculum Standards. Printed in the United States.
- Coleman, D. G. & Copeland, D. (2001). Managing Educational Organizations. Fresno: Kennel Copy Center.
- Coleman, D. G., Copeland, D. & Adams, R. C. (July, 2000) Field-based Data Documenting the Reliability and Construct Validity of the Professional Development Inventory: A Report on the Fourth Iteration of the NAESP Assessment Center. Alexandria, VA: National Association of Elementary School Principals.
- Copeland, D. & Coleman, D. G. (July 2000). California State University, Fresno Principal Preparation Program in Kelley, C. & Peterson, K. in A Report to the National Commission on Education and Economy.
- Coleman, D. G., Copeland, D., & Adams, R. C. (March 2000) A Report on the Reliability and Validity of the ISLLC Performance Standards. National Council for Professors of Education Administration: Planning Committee.
Professional Presentations given:
- Copeland, D. (January, 2006). Differentiated Instruction: Now What? In-service for K-12 teachers in Ellwood City, PA. (invited)
- Copeland, D. (Spring 2005). Teaching K-12 Pre Service Teachers the application of integrating faith with teaching, Geneva College Faculty Development Seminar.
- Copeland, D. (November, 2003). What Does Organization Have To Do With It?” Two Student Study Skills Workshops, Geneva College, (invited).
- Copeland, D. (October, 2003). The Effective Use of Classroom Discussion, Lilly Endowment, Faculty Development, Geneva College (invited).
- Copeland, D. (October, 2003). Integration of Faith and Learning: What? Workshop conducted for K-12 teachers of Trinity Christian and Robinson Christian Schools, Pittsburgh, PA. (invited)
- Coleman, Donald G. and Copeland, Deborah (April 2003). Mission Statements Designed to Support Character Education and Civic Education. Fresno, CA: Character and Civic Education 19th Annual Conference, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, California State University, Fresno.
- McFarland, A. & Copeland, D. (February 2003). Discrimination and Homeschooled Students in the United States: Should These Students be Allowed to Participate in Public School Sports?” Cape Town, South Africa: Sport: The Right to Participate; The Sports Law Project, Faculty of Law at the University of Cape Town.
- Copeland, D., Coleman, Donald G. & Adams, R. C. (August 2002) University Program Evaluation: Predictive Validity of Program Development. Burlington, VT: National Council of Professors of Education Administration Conference.
- Coleman, Donald G. and Copeland, Deborah (April 2002). Mission Statements Designed to Support Character Education and Civic Education. Fresno, CA: Character and Civic Education 18th Annual Conference, Kremen School of Education and Human Development, California State University, Fresno.
- Coleman, Donald G., Copeland, Deborah, & Adams, R. C. (August, 2001). Reliability and Validity of Professional Development Inventory: Instrument Used to Assess Practitioners in the NAESP Assessment. Houston, TX: National Council of Professors of Education Administration Conference.
- Copeland, Deborah (June, 2001). Backward, Stepwise, Curricular Mapping and Grade Articulation. Bass Lake, CA: Valley League of Schools Summer Conference.
- Copeland, Deborah (September 2000). Education Administration Program: A Survey of National Council Professors of Education Administration Members' Perceptions. Fresno, CA: A Roundtable School of Education and Human Development Retreat.
- Copeland, Deborah, Coleman, Donald, G. and Adams, R. C. (August, 2000). Education Administration Programs: What Constitutes the Knowledge-Base? A Review of NCPEA members’ perceptions. Ypsilanti, MI: National Council of Professors of Education Administration Conference.
- Coleman, Donald G., Copeland, Deborah, & Adams, R. C. (August, 2000). Standards or Skills? Ypsilanti, MI: National Council of Professors of Education Administration Conference.
- Coleman, Donald G., Copeland, Deborah, & Adams, R. C. (August, 2000). Administrative Skills vs. Administrative Standards as Predictors of Success. Ypsilanti, MI: National Council of Professors of Education Administration Conference.
- Coleman, Donald G., Copeland, Deborah, and Adams, R.C. (March, 2000) Reliability and Validity of ISLLC Performance Standards. Research Manuscripts, Fresno, CA (San Francisco: National Council for Professors of Education Administration/American Association of School Administrators).
- Coleman, Donald G., Copeland, Deborah, & Adams, R. C. (March, 2000). Comparison of ISLLC and California Administrator Standards with the Professional Development Skill Dimensions. Sacramento: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. (A Report to Larry Birch).
- Copeland, Deborah. (May 2000). Education Administration Program: A Survey of National Council of Professors of Education Administration Members’ Perceptions. Fresno, CA: A Roundtable: Celebrating Community Partnerships for Education.
- Copeland, Deborah. (April, 2000). The Importance of Educational History for the New Millennium: Insights from Multiple Perspectives. New Orleans: American Educational Research Association.
- Copeland, Deborah (June, 1998). History of Youth Ministries in the Reformed Presbyterian Church Presented to the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, A Bicentennial, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
- Copeland, Deborah. (April, 1998). Child Labor and Schooling in Kansas, 1912-1925: An Educational Perspective. Orlando, Florida: American Cultural and Popular Association.
- Copeland, Deborah, Boezio, Cyndi, Rainwater, Terese, and Rice, Suzanne. (November, 1997). A Philosophical Inquiry into Faculty Development in Post-Secondary Education. Albuquerque, New Mexico: American Educational Studies Association.
- Copeland, Deborah. (October, 1997). Invited Paper. Restructuring the School of Education: A More Student Centered Approach. Lawrence, Kansas: Administrative Council, School of Education, University of Kansas.
Awards & Distinctions Received
- Who’s Who of American Women 2007, 2008, 2009
- Who’s Who Among American Teachers 1992, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
- Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals 2005-2009
Affiliations, e.g., membership in professional organizations, etc.
- Pennsylvania Deans Forum
- California Association of Professors of Education Administration (past)
- Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
- History of Education Society
- Philosophy of Education Society
- American Educational Research Association
- National Council of Professors of Education Administration
- Board of Trustees - Geneva College (Past member), Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
- Board of Education and Publication (Past member), Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
