Kristie Pretti-Frontzcak, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Educational Foundations and Special Services, College and Graduate School of Education, 405 White Hall, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242

Dr. Pretti-Frontczak completed her undergraduate work in psychology at Idaho State University and received her master's degree and doctoral degree in early intervention at the University of Oregon. Since then, she has provided extensive professional development regarding activity-based intervention and has conducted a number of studies related to the approach. Dr. Pretti-Frontczak also directs the early childhood intervention specialist program at Kent State University, where she is responsible for preparing preservice personnel to work with children with disabilities ages birth to 8 years and their families. She frequently provides professional development and technical assistance in the United States and Canada to programs interested in the Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System for Infants and Toddlers(AEPS®), activity-based intervention, and creating legally defensible and meaningful individualized education programs (IEPs). Her lines of research center on the treatment validity of the AEPS; the efficacy of activity-based intervention; the relationship between assessment, IEPs, and curriculum; and documenting effective personnel preparation practices.

Diane Bricker, Ph.D., Professor, Early Intervention Program, Center on Human Development, College of Education, 5253 University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403

Dr. Bricker completed her undergraduate work at Ohio State University, her master's degree in special education at the University of Oregon, and her doctoral degree in special education at Vanderbilt University, Peabody College. Her initial work focused on improving the language skills of children with severe disabilities in institutions. That work led to the development of one of the first community-based integrated early intervention programs in the early 1970s. Since then, her work has continued in the area of early intervention. Dr. Bricker has directed a number of national demonstration projects and research efforts focused on examining the efficacy of early intervention;the development of a linked assessment, goal development, intervention, and evaluation system; and the study of a comprehensive, parent - completed screening measure. Dr. Bricker has also directed a graduate training program focused on preparing early interventionists. More than 300 students have received their master's or doctoral degree from this program and have gone on to practice in the field. Dr. Bricker served as Associate Dean for Academic Program, College of Education, for 8 years. She is currently Professor of Education.