Rebecca Crawford, Ph.D.
Clinical Faculty Bachelors University of Kentucky
Masters University of Kentucky
Doctorate, Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education University of Kentucky
Research/Academic Interests
Assessments for Young Children
Inclusion of All children
Coaching and Professional Developments
Social Media Influence on Young Children
Risky Behavior
Publications
Dr. Crawford's work can be found in several journals including:Gravil, M., North, T., & Crawford, R. (2021). Exploring the use of citizen science and technology to connect preschool classrooms at two university-based programs. Children, Youth, and Environments, 31(3), 170-179.
Toland, M. D., Grisham, J., Waddell, M., Crawford, R., & Dueber, D. M. (2021). Scale Evaluation and Eligibility Determination of a Field-Test Version of the Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System Third Edition. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education.
Grisham, J., Waddell, M., Crawford, R. & Toland, M. (2021). Psychometric properties of Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System – 3rd Edition. Journal of Early Intervention, 43(1), 24-37.
Her work can be found in several conference proceedings including:
Pretti-Frontczak, K., Crawford, R., Sullivan, L., & Grisham, J. (2022). Recommended Practices in Authentic Assessment. Assessing young children in inclusive settings: The blended practices for teaching young children in inclusive settings. (2nd edition, Chapter 2) Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Associations/Affiliations/Work History
Division of Early Childhood, DEC
National Association of Young Children, NAEYC
Madison Estill Clark County Early Childhood Council
Kentucky Association for ECE
Former Director of Burrier Child Development Center, Eastern Kentucky University
Former Assistant Professor, Francis Marion University
7+ years classroom experience in public-preschool, Head Start, lab schools, and pro-profit centers
