Dr. Justin Adcock
Online Instructor
Education:
Ph.D., Capella University
M.Ed., Regis University
M.Ed., Argosy University
B.A., Arizona State University
Justin Adcock also serves as the principal for John E. Flynn, A Marzano Academy (Colorado). A longtime teacher of special education, he has given presentations at professional conferences on topics such as literacy assessment, alternative licensing, teacher preparation and equity. He serves as a board member of the Association of Teacher Educators, the organization that honored him the Peggy Whitfield Newcomer's Award in 2017. He earned a doctorate in education from Capella University and Master of Education degrees in special education and educational leadership.
+Publications and presentationsPresentations and Poster Sessions: Adcock, J. Special Education and Intervention: Alternative licensure program for Catholic School Teachers. Regis University DTC Campus, December 2018, Greenwood Village, CO Adcock, J. Uncovering innovation: Teacher preparation using service-driven values in a competency-based system. Association of Teacher Educators, February 2019, Atlanta, GA Adcock, J. & Mojden, M. Taking Kagan to the next level professional development. Westminster Public Schools, October 2018, Denver, CO. Johnston, E., Mistretta, R., Nugent, P, Bu, L., Wilkerson, T., & Adcock, J. Exploring a research agenda on the effects of language on mathematical understanding: Implications for teacher education. Association of Teacher Educators, Las Vegas, NV, February 2018; Atlanta, GA, February 2019. Nordman, J., & Adcock, J. Flying under the radar: How literacy assessment practices overlook students with ASD and available funding. Courage to Risk Conference, Colorado Springs, Colorado, January 2018 Uncovering Innovation: Teacher Preparation Using Service-Driven Values in a Competency Based System. Colorado Association of Teacher Educators, Denver, Colorado; October 2017 Competency Based System: A Look at Equity in a Title One School District. Association of Teacher Educators Special Interest Math Group, Orlando, Florida; February 2017 Competency Based System: A Look at Equity in a Title One School District. Colorado Association of Teacher Educators. Denver, Colorado; October 2016 The Funding for Student Achievement: A Correlation of Colorado District Funding Levels and Standardized Test Score. Colorado Association of Teacher Educators Meeting. Denver, Colorado. October 2015. Flying under the radar: How literacy assessment practices overlook students with ASD and available funding. Colorado Department of Education Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting. Denver, Colorado; February, 2015. Study Habits Inventory. Brighton High School Site Team presentations. Brighton, Colorado; November 2014. Colorado Student Achievement and Funding Dissertation Proposal. Poster Session: Capella University: Track 3 Colloquium. Jacksonville, Florida; July 2013. The Funding for Student Achievement: A Correlation of Colorado District Funding Levels and Standardized Test Scores. Poster Session: Regis University: Celebration of Student Learning. Denver, Colorado; December 2014.
+Professional experienceAssociation of Teacher Educations (2016-2018): Commission on Effects of Language on Children's Conceptual Understanding of Mathematics.
+MembershipsCommittees, Mentorships, and Associations: Instructional Advisory Council – Administration Representation, WPS Voting Delegate – Colorado; Association of Teacher Educators 2016-2018 2016, 2017 Proposal Review Committee – Colorado Association of Teacher Educators Kagan Coach (anticipated June 2018), WPS Attendance Committee, WPS Mentor, WPS Safety Team, WPS Recording and Reporting Team, WPS Parent Engagement Committee Chair, WPS District Leadership Forum, WPS Walkthrough/Observation Committee, Ranum Middle School Hispanic Advisory Committee, School District 27J District Advisory Committee, School District 27J Personal Financial Literacy Cadre, School District 27J Transition Planning and Assessment Associate, School District 27J Link Adviser, Brighton High School Writing Committee, Brighton High School Avid Site Team, Brighton High School Collaborative Advisory Team, Brighton High School District Science Fair Coordinator, WPS Professional Affiliations: Association of Teacher Educators Colorado Association of Teacher Educators Alpha Sigma Nu Phi Beta Kappa Colorado Association of School Executives National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Association of Special Education Teachers
+HonorsScholarship/Awards: Peggy Whitfield Newcomer's Award – Association of Teacher Educator's 2017 National Convention Robert C. Ford Scholar National Coca-Cola Scholar Flinn Scholar Arizona Board of Regents Scholar Medallion of Merit Scholar Elks Scholar Kappa Delta Pi Classroom Grant Association of Teacher Educator Newcomers Award