Sondra M Stegenga portrait
  • Assistant Professor - Affiliate Faculty - Infant Mental Health Certificate Program, Psychology Department
  • Assistant Professor, Special Education
  • Faculty Research Associate, College of Education - Policy Center
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Publications

  • **Batz, R., Blanchard, S., Rooks-Ellis, D., & Stegenga, S.M. (Eds.) (2023). A Message from the Editors: Leading from where you are. In Blanchard, S., Batz, R., Rooks-Ellis, D., & Stegenga, S.M. (Eds.) Recommended practices monograph No. 9: Leadership - leading from where you are. (pp. v-xii). age. ISBN: 978-0-9978967-2-5.**Alphabetical Order.. Published, 12/01/2023.
  • **Batz, R., Blanchard, S., Rooks-Ellis, D., & Stegenga, S.M. (Eds.) (2023). Recommended practices monograph No. 9: Leadership - leading from where you are. Sage. ISBN: 978-0-9978967-2-5. **Alphabetical Order.. Published, 12/01/2023.
  • Chen, C., Anunciação, L., & Stegenga, S. (2023). Developmental and Social Emotional Screening: What Tests Can Tell Us. Infants and Young Children. Published, 12/2023.
  • Stegenga, S.M. & Young, C., Lustick, H., Renbarger, R., Meyer, M., Reyes, L., Lee, L. (2023). Open Science Practices in Early Childhood Special Education Research: A Systematic Review and Conceptual Replication. **Stage 1 Registered Report. Collabra Psychology. Published, 10/27/2023.
  • Steltenpohl, C. & C., Lustick, H., Meyer, M., Lee, L., Stegenga, S., Reyes, L., & Renbarger, R. (2023). Rethinking Transparency and Rigor from a Qualitative Open Science Perspective. Journal of Trial and Error. ‘Unintended Consequences of Scientific Reform Special Issue.’. Published, 05/17/2023.
  • Renbarger, R. & Adelson, J. L., Rosenberg, J. M., Stegenga, S., Lowrey, O., Buckley, P. R., & Zhang, Q. (2023). Champions of transparency in education: What journal reviewers can do to encourage open science practices. Gifted Child Quarterly. Published, 03/21/2023.
  • Stegenga, M., Sinclair, J., Knowles, C., Storie, S. & Seeley, J. (2021). Lived Experiences of Mental Health in Higher Education: A Comparative Analysis of Determinants to Supports and Services. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. Published, 07/29/2021.
  • Renbarger, R., Stegenga, S., Lösch, T., Karcher, S. & Steltenpohl, C. (2021). Resources for practicing open science with qualitative research in education (Technical Report/Resource). OER Commons. Published, 07/2021.
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  • Green, A., Hatton, H., Stegenga, S., Eliason, B. & Nese, R. (2021). Examining commitment to prevention, equity, and meaningful engagement: A review of school discipline policies. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions. Vol. 23, 137-148. Published, 03/2021.
  • Johnston, S.S., Gevarter, C., Blue, C.W., Ivy, S., & Stegenga, S. (2020). Opportunity Barriers and Promising Practices for Supporting Individuals with Complex Communication Needs. Current Developmental Disorders Reports. Invited – Reviewed by Editor. Published, 05/30/2020.
  • Anderson, D., Rowley, B., Stegenga, S., Irvin, P.S., Rosenberg, J. (2020). Evaluating content-related validity evidence using a text-based, machine learning procedure. Educational Measurement Issues and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1111/emip.12314. Published, 05/05/2020.
  • Storie, S., Stegenga, S., & Squires, J. (2020). Viewing early childhood transitions through an implementation science lens. In Rous, McLaughlin, & Sandall, S. (Eds.). DEC Recommended Practices Monograph Series 8: Transitions. (pp. 13-24). SAGE. ISBN: 978-0-9978967-0-1. Published, 01/23/2020.
  • Sondra Stegenga (2019). Maximizing pilot phase measures to inform quality improvement: Using a sequential mixed methods design with interrupted time series to examine feasibility, uptake, and drivers of an evidence based practice in part c/early intervention systems. Scholars Bank. Published, 06/29/2019.
  • Stegenga, S., Berry, M., & Fisher, P. (2018). Using video coaching to support parents and promote serve and return interactions. In J. McCollum, R.M. Santos, and J. Weglarz-Ward (Eds.). DEC recommended practices series monograph series no. 5: enhancing children’s access to responsive interactions (pp. 17-26). Los Angeles, CA: Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. Published, 11/2018.
  • Kinavey Wennerstrom, E., Stegenga, S., & Lund, E. (2018). Coping with secondary traumatic stress: Self-care strategies for early childhood professionals. In C. Corr and D. Miller (Eds.). Young exceptional children monograph no. 17: Maltreatment and toxic stress (pp. 32-38). Los Angeles, CA: Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. Published, 09/2018.
  • Green, A., Maynard, D., & Stegenga, S. (2018). Common Misconceptions of Suspension: Ideas and Alternatives for School Leaders. Psychology in the Schools, 55(4), 419-428. (Top downloaded article 2019). Published, 02/07/2018.
  • Gothberg, J.G., Stegenga, S.M., & Cate, D. (2017). Rethinking the Paradigm: Comprehensive Transition from Birth to Adulthood. In A.L. Ellis (Ed.), Transitioning Children with Disabilities: From Early Childhood through Adulthood. Sense Publishers. Published, 09/2017.

Presentations

  • Mitchell, J., Stegenga, S., Davenport, L., Curry, J., & Banner, R. It Takes a Village: Supporting Young Children Through Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives in Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health. Utah Association for the Education of Young Children. Accepted for March 2024. Salt Lake City, UT. Presentation, Accepted, 03/09/2024.
  • Mannes, T., Stegenga, S., & Squires, J. Multiple Appraisals of Progress for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool Children: A Developmental Promotion, Early Detection, and Intervention Initiative (MAP-IT). February 15, 2024. *Opening night innovation session. Conference for Research Innovation in Early Intervention (CRIEI). San Diego, CA. Presentation, Presented, 02/15/2024.
  • Stegenga, S. Infant and Early childhood mental health. Utah council for Exceptional children. January 27, 2024. Murray, UT. Presentation, Presented, 01/27/2024.
  • Stegenga, S. Implementation Science in Early Intervention: Making Real World Change. Early On Michigan. To be held in November 2024. Traverse City, MI. **Invited 3 hour Preconference Headlining Speaker. Invited Talk/Keynote, Accepted, 01/2024.
  • Storie, S., O., Batz, R., Stegenga, S. M., O’Grady, C., Mickelson, A., Amsbary, J., Vinh, M., & Howe, B. (November 30, 2023). Research centered in social justice part 2: Getting started. Invited session to be presented at the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) conference, Minneapolis, MN. Presentation, Presented, 11/30/2023.
  • Batz, R., Blanchard, S., & Stegenga, S. RP9 – Recommended Practices Monograph on Leadership. Division for Early Childhood International Conference 2023. Invited DEC Editorial session – November 30, 2023. **Alphabetical Order. Presentation, Presented, 11/30/2023.
  • Storie, S., O., Batz, R., Stegenga, S. M., O’Grady, C., Mickelson, A., Amsbary, J., Vinh, M., & Howe, B. (November 30, 2023). Research centered in social justice part 1: The why and the what. Invited session. The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) conference, Minneapolis, MN. Presentation, Presented, 11/30/2023.
  • Gunn, S., Stegenga, S., & Nef, M. DEC Ethical Practices in Action: Reflective Practice in Advocacy & Policy. Division for Early Childhood International Conference 2023. November 29, 2023. Presentation, Presented, 11/29/2023.
  • Johnston, S., Stegenga, S., Robbins, A., & Karpinnen, M. Strategies for Success: Supporting Preservice Scholars in Online Courses. Division for Early Childhood International Conference 2023. November 29, 2023. Presentation, Presented, 11/29/2023.
  • Stegenga, S. Early Warning Signs of Infant Mental Health. ECHO - Time to Act Mental Health Statewide Training Series. Invited expert speaker. Via Zoom. Oct. 18, 2023. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/18/2023.
  • Young, C., Lustick, H., Stegenga, S. Renbarger, R., Meyer, M., Reyes, L., Lee, L. Advancing transparency and rigor: Current recommendations and future directions. Society for the Improvement of Psychological Sciences. Padova, Italy. June 22-24, 2023. Presentation, Presented, 06/22/2023.
  • Ryan-Jackson, K., Stegenga, S., Chaparro, E., Groff, L., Schantin, T., & Pizzuto, J. Data in Implementation: Collection, Analysis, & Application. Global Implementation Society – Special Speaker Series. Invited for March-April, 2023. (March 20, April 3, April 17, May 1, and May 15, 2023). https://globalimplementation.org/events/data-in-implementation-mar-20/. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 03/2023.
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  • Stegenga, S. O’Keeffe, B., & Anderson, D. Rethinking the childcare crisis in the United States: Differential impacts and resiliency factors using a multimethod text-based machine learning technique. Russell Sage Foundation - American Voices Project Invited Session. New York City. December 8, 2022. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 12/08/2022.
  • Stegenga, S. & Mannes, T. Barriers and Solutions to Systems Implementation. ASQ Around the World: 4th Invitational Symposium of ASQ International Researchers. Invited Session Leads – Round-Table. Chicago, Ill. Oct. 1, 2022. Presentation, Presented, 10/01/2022.
  • Batz, R., Blanchard, S., Rooks-Ellis, D., & Stegenga, S. A Conversation on Leadership: Innovating for the Future. RP9 Monograph Editors Invited Session. Division for Early Childhood National Conference. Chicago, Ill. Sept. 30, 2022. Presentation, Presented, 09/30/2022.
  • Mannes, T., & Stegenga, S. Multiple Appraisals of Progress for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool Children: A Developmental Promotion, Early Detection, and Intervention Initiative (MAP-IT). ASQ Around the World: 4th Invitational Symposium of ASQ International Researchers. Chicago, Ill. Sept. 30, 2022. Presentation, Presented, 09/30/2022.
  • Mannes, T., Squires, J., & Stegenga, S. Putting Data to Work! Scaling-Up Early Screening to Improve Outcomes in EI. Accepted for the Division for Early Childhood National Conference. Chicago, Ill. Sept. 29, 2022. Presentation, Presented, 09/29/2022.
  • Yang, H., Bagnato, S., Stegenga, S., Mere-Cook, Y., Caldwell, A., & Macy, M. Voices from the Field: Using Authentic Assessments in Occupational Therapy. International Society for Early Intervention. Chicago, Ill. Sept. 29, 2022. Presentation, Presented, 09/29/2022.
  • Storie, S., Zimmerman, K., Howe, B., Stegenga, S., Coogle, C., Riggleman, S., Passmore, A., Zaghlawan, H. Making it Work for Me – The What, Why, and How of Using Practices that Work. Research Committee invited session for Division for Early Childhood National Conference. Chicago, Ill. Sept. 29, 2022. Presentation, Presented, 09/29/2022.
  • Stegenga, S.M., Storie, S., & Mickelson, A. Advancing Research Practice Partnerships in Early Intervention: Examining Current Uses and Recommendations for the Future. Accepted for the International Society for Early Intervention. Chicago, Ill. Sept. 28, 2022. Presentation, Presented, 09/28/2022.
  • *Kinavey Wennerstrom, E., Wennerstrom, A., & Stegenga, S. Addressing the Heart of Compassion Fatigue. Division for Early Childhood and the International Society for Early Intervention Collaborative International Conference. Sept. 27, 2022. Chicago, Illinois. *Invited 3 hour Preconference Session. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 09/27/2022.
  • Burchfield, M., Rosenburg, J., & Stegenga, S. Updated or Outdated Consent? A Study of the Media Release Policies of U.S. K-12 School Districts. Social Media and Society 22. July 2022. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 07/2022.
  • Young, C., Renbarger, R., Losch, T., & Stegenga, S.. Beyond the IRB: Reimagining ethics in research. Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science (SIPS) Annual Conference 2022. June 2022. Presentation, Presented, 06/2022.
  • Renbarger, R., Stegenga, S., Losch, T., & Young, C. A critical perspective on conducting open science qualitative research. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference 2022. Roundtable session. April 26, 2022. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/26/2022.
  • Kinavey Wennerstrom, E., Stegenga, S., Villines, M., McComas, N., & Ferro, J. Early Childhood Benchmarks of Quality (EC-BoQ) Culturally Responsive Companion. National Training Institute on Effective Practices (NTI). St. Petersburg, FL. Invited for April 2022. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/2022.
  • Renbarger, R., Stegenga, S., Losch, T., & Young, C. A critical perspective on conducting open science qualitative research. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference 2022. Roundtable session accepted for April 2022. Presentation, Accepted, 04/2022.
  • Renbarger, R., Stegenga, S., Losch, T., & Young, C. Qualitative differences: Continuing the conversation on open science practices for qualitative research. Unconference 2022: Open Scholarship Practices in Education Research. February 2022. Presentation, Presented, 02/2022.
  • Stegenga, S. Implementation Science 101 for EI Providers and Administrators. Michigan Early On Conference 2021. November 2021. *Invited Special Session. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/2021.
  • Edwards, N., Stegenga, S., & Amsbary, J., Vital Role of Birth-5 Program Directors in Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Council for Exceptional Children - Division for Early Childhood Annual Conference. October 2021. Presentation, Presented, 10/2021.
  • Kinavey Wennerstrom, E., Johnson, M., Stegenga, S. Promoting equity and improved outcomes through research practice partnerships. Zero to Three International Conference. October 2021. Presentation, Submitted, 10/2021.
  • Storie, S., Howe, E., Stegenga, S., Zaghlawan, H., Mickelson, A., Coogle, C., Bravo., A., Lane, D., Amsbary, J., & Zimmerman, K. Measurement and Methodology- Rigorous and Applied Research Across Settings. Council for Exceptional Children - Division for Early Childhood Annual Conference. October 2021. Presentation, Presented, 10/2021.
  • Storie, S., Howe, E., Stegenga, S., Zaghlawan, H., Mickelson, A., Coogle, C., Quesenberry, A., & Amsbary, A. Mind the Gap! Recognizing and Working to Close the research to practice gap. Council for Exceptional Children - Division for Early Childhood Annual Conference. October 2021. Presentation, Presented, 10/2021.
  • AERA Mixed Methods SIG Invited Session Mentor - How to Convey the Methodology of Mixed Methods Research in Conference Proposals. April, 2021. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/2021.
  • Stegenga, S., Storie, S., Ryan Jackson, K., Groff, L. The What, Why, and How of Implementation Science: Making Real World Change. Council for Exceptional Children Division for Early Childhood International Conference. Virtual Conference (January,2021). Presentation, Presented, 01/2021.
  • Stegenga, S. Predictors of Scale-Up: Examining EBP Implementation in Early Intervention. Council for Exceptional Children Division for Early Childhood International Conference. Virtual Conference (January, 2021). Presentation, Presented, 01/2021.
  • Stegenga, S. Students with disabilities: Considerations and current issues with COVID-19. LIFT Learning Transfer Hub – Utah Education Policy Center. Salt Lake City, UT. May 22, 2020 via Zoom. Presentation, Presented, 05/2020.
  • Stegenga, S., & Anderson, D. Harnessing Electronic Data to Optimize Scale-Up of Assessment Use in Early Intervention. National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME). San Francisco, CA. Invited for April, 2020 - conference cancelled due to Covid19. Conference Paper, Refereed, Other, 04/2020.
  • Kinavey Wennerstrom, E., & Stegenga, S. Early Childhood Benchmarks of Quality (EC-BoQ) Culturally Responsive Companion. National Training Institute on Effective Practices (NTI). St. Petersburg, FL. Invited for Special Session in April, 2020 - conference cancelled due to Covid19. Invited Talk/Keynote, Other, 04/2020.
  • Stegenga, S., Kinavey Wennerstrom, E., Storie, S., & Squires, J. Utilizing Research Practice Partnerships to Advance Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in EI/ECSE. Conference for Research Innovation in Early Intervention (CRIEI) International Conference. San Diego, CA. February, 2020. Panel Session. Presentation, Presented, 02/2020.
  • Stegenga, S. Maximizing Pilot Phase Measures to Inform Quality Improvement in Early Intervention Systems. Conference for Research Innovation in Early Intervention (CRIEI) International Conference. San Diego, CA. February, 2020. Presentation, Presented, 02/2020.
  • Stegenga, S., Kinavey Wennerstrom, E., Storie, S., & Squires, J. Utilizing Research Practice Partnerships to Advance Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in EI/ECSE. Conference for Research Innovation in Early Intervention (CRIEI) International Conference. San Diego, CA. Invited for February, 2020. Presentation, Accepted, 11/2019.
  • Stegenga, S., & Anderson, D. Harnessing Electronic Data to Optimize Scale-Up of Assessment Use in Early Intervention. National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME). San Francisco, CA. Invited for April, 2020. Presentation, Accepted, 11/2019.
  • Stegenga, S. Maximizing Pilot Phase Measures to Inform Quality Improvement in Early Intervention Systems. Conference for Research Innovation in Early Intervention (CRIEI) International Conference. San Diego, CA. Invited for February, 2020. Presentation, Accepted, 11/2019.
  • Stegenga, S., Corr, C., & Skubel, A. Your voice matters! A ‘How To’ for engaging with EI/ECSE policy. Division for Early Childhood Annual International Conference. Dallas, TX. October, 2019. Presentation, Presented, 10/2019.
  • Kinavey Wennerstrom, E., & Stegenga, S. Early Childhood Benchmarks of Quality (EC-BoQ) Culturally Responsive Companion. National Training Institute on Effective Practices (NTI). St. Petersburg, FL. Invited for April, 2020. Presentation, Accepted, 10/2019.
  • Stegenga, S. Study updates. Michigan Department of Education – State Systemic Improvement Planning Implementation Committee. Lansing, MI (via Adobe Connect). May 21, 2019. Presentation, Presented, 05/21/2019.
  • Kinavey Wennerstom, E., Stegenga, S. Strategies and tools for promoting culturally responsive practices in early childhood: EC-BoQ cultural responsiveness companion & tool kit overview. National Training Institute (NTI). St. Petersburg, Florida. May 3, 2019. Presentation, Presented, 05/03/2019.
  • Ryan-Jackson, K., Goff, L., Storie, S., Stegenga, S. Using implementation and improvement science to close longstanding disparities. Oregon RtI Conference. Eugene, Oregon. April 26, 2019. Presentation, Presented, 04/26/2019.
  • Stegenga, S. Mental Health Task Force SB 231 History and Findings. Division of Undergraduate Research and Student Success - University of Oregon. Eugene, OR. April 24, 2019. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/24/2019.
  • Anderson, D., Rowley, B., Stegenga, S. Evaluating content related validity with text modeling. National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME). Toronto, CA. April 2019. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/2019.
  • Kinavey Wennerstrom, E., Stegenga, S., Clifford, M., & Wennerstrom, A. Secondary traumatic stress: Recognizing the signs and doing something about it. Infant and early childhood mental health institute. Anchorage, AK. April 2019. Presentation, Presented, 04/2019.
  • Sinclair, J., Knowles, C., Stegenga, S., Storie, S. Mental health and college readiness: Removing personal and institutional barriers. Oregon Statewide Transition Conference. Eugene, OR. March 7, 2019. Presentation, Presented, 03/07/2019.
  • Goff, L., Storie, S., Ryan-Jackson, K., & Stegenga, S. Intro to implementation science. Northwest Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) Conference. Portland, OR. March 1, 2019. Presentation, Presented, 03/01/2019.
  • Stegenga, S. Effective Strategies for Promoting Inclusion Across the Lifespan of Transitions Through Access, Participation, and Supports. Invited presentation – Texas Transition Conference 2019. San Antonio, TX. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 02/22/2019.
  • Gothberg, G., Stegenga, S., Field, S. Creating successful transitions across the lifespan: Toolkit for improved outcomes. Texas Transition Conference 2019. San Antonio, TX. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 02/20/2019.
  • Gothberg, G., Field, S., Stegenga, S. Creating successful transitions across the lifespan – Conference Keynote. Texas Transition Conference 2019. San Antonio, TX. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 02/20/2019.