Regional and State Scholarly Presentations

Abbott, G., Austin, J., Froning, L., & Littleton, R. (November, 2004). Unlocking the Keys to Success for LEP Students: New Teachers for New Students. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association. Gatlinburg, TN.

Patterson, J., Collins, L. & Abbott, G. (2002, November). Resilient urban teachers: why do they stay? Paper presented to the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research
Association, Chattanooga, TN.

Abbott, G., Calhoun, C., & Greene, A. (1998). Professional development of mathematics teachers using everyday mathematics curriculum. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association. New Orleans, LA.

McLean, J., Snyder, S., Earnest, J., & Abbott, G. (1996). Teachers’ Perceptions of the Alabama Direct Assessment of Writing. A symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association. Tuscaloosa, AL.

Abbott, G., & Elliot, G. (1994). Publishing in the Alabama Counseling Journal. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Alabama Counseling Association. Birmingham, AL.

Clayton, G., Abbott, G., & McLean, J. (1991). Validation of an Attitude Toward Science and Mathematics Scale for Early Childhood Students. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association. Lexington, KY.

Buckley, J., Clayton, M., Abbott, G., & Mayo, V. L. (1991). Site Based Management in the Birmingham Public Schools. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association. Lexington, KY.

bbott, G., & Wilson, B. (1989). Successful Mathematics Teaching for the Middle Grades. Paper presented at the Mid-South Educational Research Association. Little Rock, AR.

Abbott, G. (1989). Successful Mathematics Teaching for the Middle Grades. Paper presented at the Mississippi Department of Education and the Southeastern Educational Improvement Laboratory. Jackson, MS.

Abbott, G., & Ellison, K.J. (1988). Substance Abuse: Urban vs. Rural Perspectives of Students in Grades 10-12. Paper presented at the Mid-South Educational Research Association. Louisville, KY.

Abbott, G., Eason, M., & Crane, S. (1988). Attitudes toward Mathematics and Computers as related to Mathematics Achievement. Paper presented at the Mid- South Educational Research Association. Louisville, KY.

Abbott, G., Brewton, K., & Goldman, B. (1987). Effective Mathematics Teaching: Remediation Strategies in Grades K-5. Paper presented at the Regional Conference Sponsored by the Southeastern Educational Improvement Laboratory. Atlanta, GA.

Abbott, G., Garlikov, P., & Vacca, A. (1987). The Use of Computer-Assisted Instruction in Mathematics for Ninth Grade Remedial Students. Paper presented at the Sixteenth Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association. Mobile, AL.

Abbott, G., Wilson, B., & Burton, K. (1986). Alabama Computer Competency Program: A Symposium. Paper presented at the Fifteenth Annual Meeting of Mid-South Educational Research. Memphis, TN.

Abbott, G., Horns, V., & Brown, T. (1986). Family Structure and its Effects on the Self-Concept and Anxiety Level of Middle School Students. Paper presented at the Fifteenth Annual Meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association. Memphis, TN.

Hartwig, S., Sapp, G., & Abbott, G. (1986). A Comparison of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, Form L-M and the Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition. Paper presented at the Fifteenth Annual Meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association. Memphis, TN.

Abbott, G., O’Sullivan, P., Sapp, G., & Hall, L. (1986). Comparative Validity of Two WAIS-R Short Forms with Vocational Rehabilitation Clients. Paper presented at the Fifteenth Annual Meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association. Memphis, TN.

Abbott, G., Garlikov, P., & Vacca, A. (1986). The Use of Computer Assisted Instruction as a Supplement in 8th Grade Mathematics Instruction. Paper presented at the Fifteenth Annual Meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association. Memphis, TN.

Abbott, G., Horns, V., & Chalker, R. (1985). State and Trait Anxiety in Elementary, Middle and High School Children Living in Intact, Blended and Single Parent Families. Paper presented at the Fifteenth Annual Meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association. Biloxi, MS.

Abbott, G., Connell, P., & Elliot, G. (1985). Cognitive and Personality Characteristics of High School Students as related to Mathematics Achievement. Paper presented at the Fourteenth Annual Meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association. Biloxi, MS.

Abbott, G. & Burton, K. (1985). The Effects of A Summer Remedial Reading Program for Fourth and Fifth Graders Utilizing Computer-Assisted Instruction. Paper presented at the Fourteenth Annual Meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association. Biloxi, MS.

Abbott, G. (1984). Use of Microcomputers in a Summer Remedial Math Program. Paper presented at the Thirteenth Annual Meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association. New Orleans, LA.

Abbott, G., & Horns, V. (1984). Children’s Differential Perceptions of Maternal and Step-Parental Childrearing Practices. Paper presented at the Thirteenth Annual Meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association. New Orleans, LA.

Abbott, G., & Horns, V. (1983). A Comparison of Perceived Parental Behavior in Step-Children as Compared to that of Children in Intact Homes. Paper presented at the Twelfth Annual Meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association. Nashville, TN.

Abbott, G., & Connell, P. (1983). The Use of the Microcomputer for Remediation of Mathematics Skills. This paper was submitted to the “Outstanding Paper” competition and received the “Runner-up Award for Outstanding Paper”. Paper presented at the Twelfth Annual Meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association. Nashville, TN.

Abbott, G., Connell, P., & McLean, J. (1982). Minimum Competency Testing: Inception through Remediation. Paper presented at the Alabama Personnel and Guidance Association. Mobile, AL.

Retrospective Reports of Parental Childrearing Behavior: A Profile Analysis. Paper presented at the Eleventh Annual Meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association. Lexington, KY.
McLean, J., Chissom, B, & Abbott, G. (1979-1980). Validation Report of the Health Through Science Project, Muscogee County School District, Columbus, Georgia. Paper presented at the Tenth Annual Meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association. Lexington, KY.
Evaluation Report of the 1978- 1979 Health Through Science Title IV-C Project. For Muscogee County School District, Columbus, Georgia. Paper presented at the Ninth Annual Meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association. New Orleans, LA. Multiple authorship.

Evaluation Report of the 1978-79 Greensboro ESAA Basic Project, for Greensboro Public Schools, Greensboro. Paper presented at the Ninth Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association. New Orleans, LA. Multiple authorship.

Evaluation Report of the 1978-79 Communication Activities Skills Project (CASP). For Richmond County School District. Paper presented at the Ninth Annual Meeting of Mid-South Educational Research Association. New Orleans, LA. Multiple authorship.

Abbott,G. & Newby, L.B. (1979). An Innovative Program Evaluation: Description of the Project. Paper presented at the Eighth Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association. Little Rock, AR.