Miriam Cherkes-Julkowski, Ph.D.
59 Philip Dr. Storrs, CT 06268 860/429-4894
1920 South Plaza Dr. #43, Apache Junction, AZ 85220 480/209-1968
30 Seaview Ave. Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 732/988-8432

EDUCATION

B.A. Connecticut College 1969 German/European History
M.A, University of Connecticut 1971 Special Education
Ph.D. University of Connecticut 1973 Special Education
Harvard Medical School 1988 Seminar in Neurology of Behavior

EXPERIENCE

1980- Private Practice: Educational Evaluation, Consultation
1975-2000 University of Connecticut Professor
1987-1988 University of Connecticut Director, Interagency early childhood clinic
1985-1988 University of Connecticut Director, Infant/Toddler Training Project
1981 University of Koeln, W. Germany Guest Professor
1979-1985 University of Connecticut Associate Professor
1977-1978 Children’s Television Workshop, Sesame Street: Conducted Research/Implications for Programming
1978-1980 Scott Foresman Test Division Test Development, Training of Sales Staff
1975-1979 University of Connecticut Assistant Professor
1973-1975 Hunter College, CUNY Assistant Professor
1972-1973 University of Connecticut Research Assistant
1970-1972 New London, CT, Public Schools Teacher
1969-70 University of Connecticut Educational Assistant

PUBLICATIONS

BOOKS

Cherkes-Julkowski, M. (2005). The Dysfunctionality of Executive Functions. Apache Junction, AZ: Surviving Education Guides.

Cherkes-Julkowski, M. (2005). find the "vawel", Read the Rime, Learn to Read. Apache Junction, AZ: Surviving Education Guides.

Cherkes-Julkowski, M. (2005). "bleving" in me. Apache Junction, AZ: Surviving Education Guides.

Cherkes-Julkowski, M, Sharp, S, Stolzenberg, J (1997). Rethinking Attention Deficit Disorders. Cambridge, MA: Brookline Books.

Cherkes-Julkowski, M, Gertner, N (1988). Spontaneous cognitive strategies in handicapped children. New York: Springer-Verlag.

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Cherkes-Julkowski, M. (2005). Disaggregation: What’s Good for the Goose is Good for the Gander;Assessment for NCLB vs Assessment for Learning Disability Identification. Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 13)4), pp 151-154.

Cherkes-Julkowski, M. (2003) New Era: The Sacrifice of Individual Differences to the False Claim of Scientifically Based Instruction. Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 12(2) pp 75-79.

Barab, S., Cherkes-Julkowski, M., Swenson, R., Garrett, S., Shaw, R. (1999) Principles of Self-Organizing Systems: Ecologizing the Learner-Facilitator System. Journal of Learning Sciences, 8 (3/4).

Cherkes, M. & Mitlina, N (1999) Self-Organizing properties of mother-child instructional dyads and identification of ADD at school age: Preterm vs Full Term births. Journal of Learning Disability.

Cherkes-Julkowski, M (1998) Learning Disability, Attention Deficit Disorder and Language Impairment as outcomes of prematurity: A longitudinal study. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 31(3), 294-306.

Cherkes-Julkowski, M (1996) The child as a self-organizing system: The case against instruction as we know it. Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 7(1), 19-28

Cherkes-Julkowski, M, Stolzenberg, J, Hatzes, N and Madaus, J (1995). Methodological Issues in Assessing the Relationships among ADD, Medication Effects and Reading Performance. Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal,, 6(2), 21-30.

Cherkes-Julkowski, M, Stolzenberg, J (1992) Working Memory, the problem is not the problem. Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 3(1), 19-28.

Cherkes-Julkowski, M, Stolzenberg, J (1991). The learning disability of attention deficit disorder. Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1(1), 1-7.

Cherkes-Julkowski, M, Stolzenberg, J (1991). Prompted cognitive testing as a diagnostic compensation for attentional deficits: The Raven Standard Progressive Matrices and attention deficit disorder. Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1(1), 8-15

Stolzenberg, JB, Cherkes-Julkowski, M (1991) The ADHD LD Connection. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 24(4), 194-95.

Cherkes-Julkowski, M (1986) Differences in Cognitive Processes Among Handicapped and Average Children: A Group Learning Approach. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 19(7), 438-445.

Cherkes, M, Ryan, L (1985) Bias in special education decision making. Academic Therapy, 20(3), 223-332.

Cherkes, M (1983) Cognitive development and cognitive style. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 16(2), 95-101.

Cherkes, M (1982) Reflecting on what is different about handicapped children. Counselor Journal of the Institute for Educational and Vocational Guidance for Girls in Pakistan,, December.

Cherkes, M (1981) Measuring children’s inner language. Early Years, February, 44-47.

Cherkes, M, Pianta, R (1980) Using Logic in Special Education (2), Academic Therapy, 15(3), 299-317.

Cherkes, M (1979) Using Logic in Special Education (1), Academic Therapy, 15(2), 173-192.

Cherkes, M (1979) A preliminary investigation of the role of logic in special class instruction. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 4, 67-80.

Cherkes, M (1975) Effect of chronological age and mental age on the understanding of rules of logic. American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 80(2), 208-216.


CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
Stone, BH, Merritt, D, Cherkes-Julkowski, M (1997) Language and reading: Phonological connections. In D. Merritt & B. Culatta (Eds.) Collaborative Language Intervention in the Classroom, San Diego, CA: Singular Publishing.

Cherkes-Julkowski, M, et al (1986) Encouraging Flexible Strategy Usage in Handicapped Learners. In JM Berg (Ed.) Science and Service in Mental Retardation, London: Methuen.

Cherkes-Julkowski, M (1985) Metacognitive Considerations in Mathematics Instruction for the Learning Disabled. In JF Cawley (Ed.) Cognitive Functions & Mathematics in the Learning Disabled, Rockville, MD: Aspen.

Cherkes-Julkowski, M (1985) A Three Dimensional Developmental Model for Math Instruction for the Learning Disabled. In JF Cawley (Ed.) Cognitive Functions & Mathematics in the Learning Disabled, Rockville, MD: Aspen.

Cherkes-Julkowski, M (1985) Information Processing: A Cognitive View. In JF Cawley (Ed.) Cognitive Functions & Mathematics in the Learning Disabled, Rockville, MD: Aspen.

Cherkes-Julkowski, M (1983) Fehleranalyse als eine Methode der Foerderdiagnostik (Errors Analysis as a Method of Formative Diagnosis). In R. Kornmann, H. Meister, & J. Schlee (Eds.) Foerderungsdiagnostik (formative diagnosis), Heidelberg, West Germany: G. Schindele Verlag.

Cherkes-Julkowski, M, Grochel, J, Kuffner, H (1982) Social comparisons and emotional reactions in the classroom. In R. Schwarzer, H. Von Der Plaeg, and C.D. Spielberger (Eds.). Test Anxiety Research, Vol. 1, Amsterdam: Swets & Zeitlinger.

Cherkes, M (1981) Understanding of Logic in mentally handicapped students. In P. Mittler (Eds.) Frontiers of Knowledge in Special Education, Vol 1, Baltimore: University Park Press, 153-159.


MONOGRAPHS
Cherkes, M (1978) Comprehension Analysis: Analysis of the comprehension of deafness and sign language as presented in Sesame Street segments, Children’s Television Workshop, 40-127. Description: This document represents chapter 4 in the final report of the Linda Bove Study, commissioned by CTW, Sesame Street.

Cherkes, M (1981) Early childhood assessment, Orlando Measurement Conference, Scott Foresman & Company, Test Division.

Cherkes, M (1979) TV and young children’s understanding of handicaps. International Year of the Child, Connecticut Coordinating Committee. Reprinted for Connecticut Media and child service organizations.

Cherkes, M (1977) An analysis of needs of agencies serving the severely and profoundly handicapped and suggested modules for inservice training. Title XX grant, 0-330-47-5908-62-216, University of Connecticut.


CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MATERIALS
with L. Sternberg, R. Sedlack & B. Minich (1978) Essential math and language skills, Northbrook IL, Hubbard Press.

with JF Cawley, AM Fitzmaurice & L Cawley (1979) Comprehensive Assessment Program: Beginning Education Assessment, Iowa City, Iowa: American Testronics.
Level 4, Level 5, Level 6, Level 7 (for ages 4,5,6 and 7)

Inventory of Teacher Concerns


INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Cherkes-Julkowski, M (2001) A New Take on ADHD. Lecture Series Sponsored by Smartkids with Learning Disabilities. Westport, CT.
Cherkes-Julkowski, M & Stolzenberg (1991) JB Early childhood development, the effects of maternal deprivation. Training of Peace Corps Volunteers to work in Romanian Orphanages.
Cherkes-Julkowski, M (1986) Implementing test results for intervention, Birth to 5 Conference, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Valley Forge, PA.
Cherkes, M, et al (1983) Attitude Development: A Case of Loose Logic, International Society for Behavioral Disorders, Munich, West Germany.
Cherkes, M (1981) Current trends and problems in educational psychology. University of Aachen, West Germany.
Cherkes, M (1981) Determinants of Test Anxiety. Society for Test Anxiety Research, Second International Conference on Test Anxiety Research, University of Aachen, West Germany.


Papers Presented
Numerous presentations at national and international conferences, full listing available on request

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