Scholars

Nagro, Sarah

Associate Professor

Positions:

Associate Professor, Educational Psychology, School of Education and Human Development

education and training

Ed.D. in Special Education, Johns Hopkins University - (Baltimore, Maryland, United States) 2015
M.S. in Special Education, and Childhood Education, D'Youville College - (Buffalo, New York, United States) 2006
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, D'Youville College - (Buffalo, New York, United States) 2005

selected publications

Academic Articles38

Szocik, K., OBrien, K. M., Nagro, S. A., & Gerry, M. A. (2024). Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Candidates Field Experiences: A Systematic Review. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education. 44(2), 152-166.
Day, J., Nagro, S. A., & Mason-Williams, L. (2024). The Nationwide Trends and Preparation Requirements of Alternative Route Programs in Special Education. Teacher Education and Special Education. 47(2), 93-109.
Coogle, C. G., Storie, S. O., Wade, C. B., Nagro, S. A., & Mitchem, K. (2024). The Development of Technology-Enhanced Performance-Based Peer Feedback to Support Teacher Candidate Practice and Child Outcomes. Journal of Special Education Technology. 39(1), 15-26.
OBrien, K. M., Nagro, S. A., Binkert, G. D., Szocik, K., & Gerry, M. (2024). Field Experiences in Special Education Teacher Preparation: A Review of the Literature. Teacher Education and Special Education. 47(1), 5-25.
Youngs, P., Hirsch, S. E., Nagro, S., & Kennedy, M. (2023). Commonality and Variation in How Special Education Faculty Teach Classroom Management. Teacher Education and Special Education. 46(4), 284-299.
Strimel, M. M., Nagro, S. A., Baker, P. H., & Thoma, C. A. (2023). The Experiences of Teacher Candidates With Disabilities: A Systematic Literature Review. Teacher Education and Special Education. 46(3), 243-259.
Nagro, S. A., Macedonia, A., Raines, A., Day, J., Parker, A., Parsons, S., Coogle, C., & Zenkov, K. (2023). A Systematic Review of Teacher Factors for Successfully Educating Students with Disabilities. New Educator. 19(2), 77-102.
Nagro, S. A., Markelz, A., Davis, R., Macedonia, A., & Monnin, K. (2023). The Evolution of Access to Education Through Landmark Legislation, Court Cases, and Policy Initiatives Setting Precedent for The Gary B. Court Decision. Journal of Disability Policy Studies. 33(4), 289-300.
Nagro, S. A., & Monnin, K. (2022). Using Simulated Video Analysis to Promote Special Education Teacher Candidates Professional Knowledge and Reflective Ability. Teacher Education and Special Education. 45(4), 269-285.
Nagro, S. A., Regan, K., Coogle, C., OBrien, K. M., Raines, A. R., & Wade, C. B. (2022). Promoting Reflective Ability Through a Comprehensive Field Experience That Combined Video Analysis and Bug-In-Ear Coaching. Journal of Special Education Technology. 37(3), 399-412.
Markelz, A. M., Nagro, S. A., Szocik, K., Monnin, K., Gerry, M., Macedonia, A., & Mason, A. (2022). The Nature and Extent of Special Education Law in Teacher Preparation. Teacher Education and Special Education. 45(3), 185-203.
Nagro, S. A., Raines, A. R., Hooks, S. D., Fraser, D. W., & Nagy, S. (2022). The Connection Between Teacher Candidate Attitude and Video-Based Self-Evaluation Accuracy. Journal of Special Education Technology. 37(1), 22-34.
Stegenga, S. M., Skubel, A., Corr, C., & Nagro, S. (2022). Your Voice Matters: A Practitioners Guide for Engaging in Policy Through Advocacy. Young Exceptional Children. 25(1), 42-56.
Morin, K. L., Nagro, S., Artis, J., Haas, A., Ganz, J. B., & Vannest, K. J. (2021). Differential Effects of Video Analysis for Special Educators Related to Intervention Characteristics, Dependent Variables, and Student Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis of Single-Case Research. Journal of Special Education Technology. 36(4), 202-214.

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Szocik, K., Gerry, M. A., & Nagro, S. A. (2021). The impact of reflective practice on teacher candidates attitudes towards individuals with disabilities and professional identity. Reflective Practice. 22(6), 739-752.
Hooks, S. D., Nagro, S. A., & Fraser, D. W. (2021). Six Strategies for Effective Family-Practitioner Communication Through ACCESS. Young Exceptional Children. 24(2), 96-107.
OBrien, K. M., Regan, K., Coogle, C. G., Ottley, J. R., & Nagro, S. A. (2021). Impact of eCoaching With Video-Based Reflection on Special Education Teacher Candidates Instructional Skills. Teacher Education and Special Education. 44(2), 160-182.
Nagro, S. A., Hirsch, S. E., & Kennedy, M. J. (2020). A Self-Led Approach to Improving Classroom Management Practices Using Video Analysis. Teaching Exceptional Children. 53(1), 24-32.
Nagro, S. A. (2020). Reflecting on Others Before Reflecting on Self: Using Video Evidence to Guide Teacher Candidates Reflective Practices. Journal of Teacher Education. 71(4), 420-433.
Morin, K. L., Vannest, K. J., Hong, E. R., Haas, A., Nagro, S. A., Ganz, J. B., & Lavadia, C. (2020). Using Remote Delivery to Train Parents in Video Analysis Procedures. Journal of Behavioral Education. 29(2), 354-381.
Nagro, S. A., Shepherd, K. G., Knackstedt, K., West, J. E., & Nagy, S. (2020). Bridging the Gap Between Research and Policy: Fostering Advocacy and Policy Engagement in Special Education Doctoral Students. Journal of Disability Policy Studies. 30(4), 233-243.
deBettencourt, L. U., & Nagro, S. A. (2019). Tracking Special Education Teacher Candidates Reflective Practices Over Time. Remedial and Special Education. 40(5), 277-288.
Nagro, S. A., Shepherd, K. G., West, J. E., & Nagy, S. J. (2019). Activating Policy and Advocacy Skills: A Strategy for Tomorrows Special Education Leaders. The Journal of special education. 53(2), 67-75.
Nagro, S. A., Hooks, S. D., & Fraser, D. W. (2019). Over a decade of practice: Are educators correctly using tertiary interventions?. Preventing School Failure. 63(1), 52-61.
Nagro, S. A., Fraser, D. W., & Hooks, S. D. (2019). Lesson Planning With Engagement in Mind: Proactive Classroom Management Strategies for Curriculum Instruction. Intervention in School and Clinic. 54(3), 131-140.
Nagro, S. A., Hooks, S. D., Fraser, D. W., & Cornelius, K. E. (2018). Whole-Group Response Strategies to Promote Student Engagement in Inclusive Classrooms. Teaching Exceptional Children. 50(4), 243-249.
Francis, G. L., Haines, S. J., & Nagro, S. A. (2017). Developing Relationships With Immigrant Families: Learning by Asking the Right Questions. Teaching Exceptional Children. 50(2), 95-105.
Nagro, S. A., deBettencourt, L. U., Rosenberg, M. S., Carran, D. T., & Weiss, M. P. (2017). The Effects of Guided Video Analysis on Teacher Candidates Reflective Ability and Instructional Skills. Teacher Education and Special Education. 40(1), 7-25.
Nagro, S. A., & Stein, M. L. (2016). Measuring Accessibility of Written Communication for Parents of Students With Disabilities. Journal of Disability Policy Studies. 27(1), 13-21.
Rock, M. L., Spooner, F., Nagro, S., Vasquez, E., Dunn, C., Leko, M., ... Jones, J. L. (2016). 21st Century Change Drivers. Teacher Education and Special Education. 39(2), 98-120.
Nagro, S. A., Hooks, S. D., Fraser, D. W., & Cornelius, K. E. (2016). Whole-Group Response Strategies to Promote Student Engagement in Inclusive Classrooms. Teaching Exceptional Children. 48(5), 243-249.
Stein, M. L., & Nagro, S. (2015). The Readability and Complexity of District-Provided School-Choice Information. Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk. 20(3), 199-217.
Nagro, S. A. (2015). PROSE Checklist. Teaching Exceptional Children. 47(5), 256-263.
Cornelius, K. E., & Nagro, S. A. (2014). Evaluating the Evidence Base of Performance Feedback in Preservice Special Education Teacher Training. Teacher Education and Special Education. 37(2), 133-146.
Nagro, S. A., & Cornelius, K. E. (2013). Evaluating the Evidence Base of Video Analysis. Teacher Education and Special Education. 36(4), 312-329.
Szocik, K., Wade, C., Walter, H., Coogle, C., Stegenga, S., & Nagro, S. Innovative Approaches to Teacher Preparation Improving Use of Evidence-Based Practices in EI/ECSE. 4(1), 24-34.
Kunemund, R. L., Coleman, O. F., Carlisle, L. M., Nagro, S., & Kennedy, M. J. Streamlining Observations, Feedback, Reflection, and Professional Development: Are You Ready to Be COACHED?. 2(1), 70-79.
Day, J., & Nagro, S. A. Alternative Route Programs Within Special Education Teacher Preparation: A Systematic Literature Review. 0(aop), e20230044.

Books1

Markelz, A. M., Nagro, S. A., Monnin, K., & Bateman, D. F. (2023). The Essentials of Special Education Advocacy. Nomos Verlag.

Chapters3

Rosenberg, M. S., Nagro, S., Day, J., Mason-Williams, L., & Sindelar, P. T. (2023). Alternative Routes to Special Education Teacher Preparation. Handbook of Research on Special Education Teacher Preparation. 213-230. Taylor & Francis.
Leko, M. M., Brownell, M. T., O'Brien, K., & Nagro, S. A. (2023). Capitalizing on the Potential of Practice Based Preparation in Special Education Teacher Preparation. Handbook of Research on Special Education Teacher Preparation. 106-125. Taylor & Francis.
Nagro, S. A., Hooks, S. D., Fraser, D. W., & Monnin, K. (2023). Provide Intensive Instruction. High Leverage Practices for Intensive Interventions. 293-307. Taylor & Francis.