Graciela Elizalde-Utnick
Assistant Professor
School Psychology, Counseling & Leadership
Location: 1107 James Hall
Phone: 718.951.5876
Fax: 718.951.4816
Email:
Graciela Elizalde-Utnick's Web site
Professor Elizalde-Utnick coordinates the bilingual specializations in the Graduate Programs in School Psychology and School Counseling. Elizalde-Utnick has taught courses in bilingual assessment, multicultural counseling and consultation, instructional interventions in schools, and bilingual school counseling. From 2011 to 2015 Elizalde-Utnick directed the Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching. She has trained faculty to transform a traditional courses into one that implements team-based learning methodology.
Education:
Advanced Certificate, Brooklyn College - 1992 (School Psychology)
M.S., Brooklyn College - 1992 (Education)
Ph.D., CUNY Graduate School and University Center - 1990 (Psychology)
M.A., Brooklyn College - 1987 (Psychology)
B.A., Brooklyn College - 1987 (Psychology)
Areas of Expertise:
Elizalde-Utnick coordinates the Bilingual Specializations in School Psychology and School Counseling. She is a New York State certified bilingual school psychologist with expertise in English language learners, multicultural competence training, immigrant families, and selective mutism. Her interests include selective mutism, bilingual assessment and counseling, home-school collaboration, and team-based learning.
Books and Publications
Elizalde-Utnick, G. and C. Guerrero. "Best Practices in School-Based Services for Immigrant Children and Families." Best Practices in School Psychology: Foundations. Eds. P.L. Harrison and A. Thomas. Bethesda, Md.: National Association of School Psychologists. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2014
McCabe, P., F. Rubinson, E. Dragowski and G. Elizalde-Utnick. "Behavioral Intention of Teachers, School Psychologists and Counselors to Intervene and Prevent Harassment of LGBTQ Youth." Psychology in the Schools. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2013
"Immigrant families: Strategies for school support." Helping Children at Home and School III. National Association of School Psychologists. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
"Immigrant families: Strategies for school support." Principal Leadership 10.5, January: 12-16. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2010
"Bilingualism and Disability." The Praeger Handbook of Special Education. Ed. A. Bursztyn. Westport, Conn.: Praeger. 15-17. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2007
"Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Preschool Children." Handbook of Multicultural School Psychology. Eds. G.B. Esquivel, E.C. Lopez and S. Nahari. New York: Erlbaum Publishers. 497-525. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2007
"Young Selectively Mute English Language Learners: School-Based Intervention Strategies." Journal of Early Childhood and Infant Psychology 3: 143-63. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2007
Lopez, E., G. Elizalde-Utnick and S. Nahari. "Working with Interpreters to Communicate with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families: A Handout for School Personnel." Helping Children at Home and School II: Handouts for Families and Educators. Eds. A.S. Canter, L.Z. Paige, M.D. Roth, I. Romero and S.A. Carroll. Washington, D.C.: National Association for School Psychologists. Also in CD-ROM format. (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2004
Elizalde-Utnick, G., E. Lopez and S. Nahari. "Language Proficiency Assessment: Assessing Limited English Proficient, Learners of English as a Second Language, and Bilingual Students." New York State Education Department (VESID). (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2003
"Best Practices in Building Partnerships with Families." Best Practices in School Psychology IV. Eds. A. Thomas and J. Grimes. Washington, D.C.: National Association of School Psychologists. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2002
"Growing Up with Two Languages: Understanding Childhood Bilingualism and Its Implications for Assessment and Learning." AECIP (NYAECIP) Newsletter 1.2, Fall. Available at: http://www.aecip.org/newsletters/fall01childbilingual.html. (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2001
Gopaul-McNicol, S., G. Elizalde-Utnick, S. Nahari and D. Louden, editors. A Test Review Guide for Bilingual Children: Cognitive Assessment, Volume 1. Lincoln University, Pa.: Lincoln University Press. (Books and Publications: Book (Edited)) 1999
Awards, Honors and Fellowships
Continuation of two New York City Department of Education Bilingual Scholarship (School Psychology/School Counseling) contracts that provide tuition waivers to participating students. 2014-19. (Grants and Fellowships) 2014
Elizalde-Utnick, G. and G. Horowitz. PSC-CUNY grant, for "Can Providing Training to New Graduate Students Improve their Teaching of Organic Chemistry Recitation: An Action Research Study." $3,500, 2012-13. (Grants and Fellowships) 2012
Speak Up/Speak Out, Diversity Projects Development Fund. In response to the recent hate crimes occurring in our communities (including higher education and New York City school settings), the School Counseling Program faculty (María R. Scharrón-del Río, Graciela Elizalde-Utnick, Delida Sanchez and Lynda Sarnoff) submitted a proposal to the Diversity Projects Development Fund during the fall 2007 semester. The main purpose of our proposal, entitled Speak Up/Speak Out, is to fund and develop a series of training, didactic and networking activities to increase awareness, knowledge and skills around racial, ethnic and cultural diversity issues in school and higher education. Our objective falls within a "train the trainer" model: We intend to increase the skills in our faculty, students and DOE school personnel (teachers, principals and administrators) around addressing diversity issues in a multicultural competent way. (Grants and Fellowships) 2008
Continuation of two New York City Department of Education Bilingual Scholarship (School Psychology/Guidance & Counseling) contracts that provide tuition waivers to participating students. 2005-10. (Grants and Fellowships) 2007
Sloan Grant to develop an online research course; 6 credits of reassigned time for Fall 2006. (Grants and Fellowships) 2007
Speak Up/Speak Out, Diversity Projects Development Fund. In response to the recent hate crimes occurring in our communities (including higher education and New York City school settings),the School Counseling Program faculty (María R. Scharrón-del Río, Graciela Elizalde-Utnick, Delida Sanchez and Lynda Sarnoff) submitted a proposal to the Diversity Projects Development Fund during the fall 2007 semester. The main purpose of our proposal, entitled Speak Up/Speak Out, is to fund and develop a series of training, didactic and networking activities to increase awareness, knowledge and skills around racial, ethnic and cultural diversity issues in school and higher education. Our objective falls within a "train the trainer" model: We intend to increase the skills in our faculty, students and DOE school personnel (teachers, principals and administrators) around addressing diversity issues in a multicultural competent way. (Grants and Fellowships) 2007
Three credits of reassigned time from Provost's Office for scholarly work. (Grants and Fellowships) 2007
Continuation of two New York City Department of Education Bilingual Scholarship (School Psychology/Guidance & Counseling) contracts that provide tuition waivers to participating students. 2005-10. (Grants and Fellowships) 2006
Sloan Grant, to develop an online research course; 6 credits of reassigned time for Fall 2006. (Grants and Fellowships) 2006
Two New York City Department of Education Bilingual Scholarship (School Psychology/Guidance & Counseling) contracts that provide tuition waivers to participating students. 2005-10. (Grants and Fellowships) 2005
PSC-CUNY Research Award, for "Identity, Self, and Individualism in a Multicultural Perspective: A National Survey Study." (Grants and Fellowships) 2004
PSC-CUNY Research Award, for "Identity, Self, and Individualism in a Multicultural Perspective: A National Survey Study." (Grants and Fellowships) 2003
Recipient of grants and awards honored by Brooklyn College. (Awards and Honors) 2000
Bilingual School Psychology Support Center (New York State Education Department--collaboration with Professor Emilia Lopez, Queens College (CUNY)). The center was a collaborative endeavor of the Bilingual School Psychology Programs of Brooklyn College and Queens College, and the New York State Education Department, Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID). Under the grant, the center provided training and technical assistance through the Lifelong Services Training Networks. This support was available to schools, school districts, university programs and professional organizations involved in delivering assessment services to culturally and linguistically diverse students. $225,000 ($75,000 per year for three years, April 1998-Dec. 31, 2001). (Grants and Fellowships) 1998
Research Activities
School-Based Behavioral Treatment of Selectively Mute Children: A Consultation Approach. 2008
School-Based Behavioral Treatment of Selectively Mute Children: A Consultation Approach. 2007
School-Based Behavioral Treatment of Selectively Mute Children: A Consultation Approach. 2006
School-Based Behavioral Treatment of Selectively Mute Children: A Consultation Approach. 2005
Identity, Self, and Individualism in a Multicultural Perspective: A National Survey Study. 2004
Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums
Elizalde-Utnick, G., D. Vega, C.A. Robinson-Zanartu, T.N. Thomas-Presswood and E.C. Lopez. "Challenges and Recomendations for the Preparation of Bilingal School Psychologists" symposium. Annual Conference of the National Association of School Psychologists. Orlando, Fla., Feb. 19. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2015
Elizalde-Utnick, Graciela and Sharona Levy. "Flipping and Grouping the Classroom for High-impact Learning: A Look at Team-based Learning." 11th Annual CUE Conference: Engaging for Impact: CUNY as a Catalyst for Change. May 8. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2015
Elizalde-Utnick, G., D. Bejarano, D. Chan and A. Wade. "Using Team-Based Learning to Promote Academic Success." National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference. Washington, D.C., February. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2014
"Fostering the Academic and Emotional Growth of English Language Learners" mini-skills workshop. National Association of School Psychologists Convention. Philadelphia, February. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2012
"Fostering the Emotional Well-Being of Selectively Mute Students" mini-skills workshop. National Association of School Psychologists Convention. Philadelphia, February. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2012
Elizalde-Utnick, G., E. Dragowski, H. Jiesamfoek, P. McCabe, B. O'Neill, W. Reed, F. Rubinson, and M. Scharron-del Rio. "With Liberty and Justice for All? Including LGBTQ Voices in Democratic Practice." National Network for Educational Renewal Annual Conference. Hartford, Conn., October. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2011
"Behavioral Interventions with Selectively Mute Students: Strategies and Symptom Severity." National Association of School Psychologists Conference. New Orleans, Feb. 6. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008
"The Response-to-Intervention Framework and English Language Learners." Ten-hour workshop series for Island Park School District staff. February/March. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2008
"Training Socially Just School Psychologists: Faculty Perspectives and Lessons Learned" panel discussion with D. Shriberg, P. McCabe, F. Rubinson, P. Fenning, L. Golomb, M.E. Wynne, V. Cook-Morales, C. Ingraham, C. Robinson-Zaňartu and A. Miranda. Trainers of School Psychology Annual Meeting at the NASP Conference. New Orleans, Feb. 6. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008
"Behavioral Instructional Interventions with Selectively Mute Students: A Longitudinal Study." National Association of School Psychologists Conference. New York, March 29. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
"Helping Anxious Children Learn at School." Five-hour workshop series for Island Park School District staff. July. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2007
"Pre-Referral Intervention Strategies with English Language Learners." National Association of School Psychologists Conference. New York, March 27. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
"School-Based Interventions with Selectively Mute English Language Learners" poster. Faculty Day. Brooklyn College. May. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
"Differentiating between Learning Differences and Learning Disorders in English Language Learners." Presented to Oceanside School District staff, January. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2006
"Effective Learning Environments for English Language Learners: Pre-Referral Considerations and Strategies for Differentiating Instruction." Five-hour workshop series for Island Park School District staff. July. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2006
"School-Based Behavioral Treatment of Selectively Mute Children: An Ongoing Research Study" poster. Faculty Day. Brooklyn College, May. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2006
"School-Based Interventions with Selectively Mute English Language Learners." American Psychological Association Conference. New Orleans, August. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2006
"Understanding Selective Mutism in Young Children." Presented to Oceanside School District staff. October. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2006
"Best Practices in the Assessment of English Language Learners." Presented to Oceanside School District staff. Jan. 11. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2005
"BICS and CALP. The Two Faces of Language Proficiency: Accelerating Academic Language Learning in English Language Learners." Presented to Oceanside School District staff. Oct. 3. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2005
"Differentiated Instruction for English Language Learners." Presented to Oceanside School District staff. Jan. 3. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2005
"English Language Learners (ELLs): Implications for Learning and Assessment." Ten-hour workshop series for Island Park School District staff. July. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2005
"Understanding Selective Mutism: Assessment and Intervention Strategies." Ten-hour workshop series for Island Park School District staff. July. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2005
"Growing Up with Two Languages: Understanding Childhood Bilingualism and Its Implications for Assessment and Learning." Presented to Oceanside School District staff. Jan. 7 and 21. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2004
Elizalde-Utnick, G. and A. Bursztyn. "Families in Cultural Transitions." Brooklyn College, May 7. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2004
Professional Leadership
Coordinator, Bilingual Specializatons in School Psychology and School Counseling, 1997-present (no reassigned time for this service). (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2015
Director, Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching, Brooklyn College, 2011-15. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2015
Chairwoman, Search Committee for Full-Time Faculty in School Psychology, School of Education. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2008
Middle States Self-Study - Faculty Group. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2008
School of Education Personnel and Budget Committee. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2008
Chairwoman, Search Committee for Full-Time Faculty in School Psychology, School of Education. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2007
Diversity Committee. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2007
Middle States Self-Study - Faculty Group. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2007
School of Education Personnel and Budget Committee. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2007
School of Education Personnel and Budget Committee. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2006
Site-Based Management Team, Oceanside School District. (Professional Leadership: Public Service) 2006
School of Education Personnel and Budget Committee. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2005
Site-Based Management Team, Oceanside School District. (Professional Leadership: Public Service) 2005
Curriculum Committee, Oceanside School District. (Professional Leadership: Public Service) 2004
School of Education Personnel and Budget Committee. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2004
Search Committee for Full-Time Faculty in School Psychology, School of Education. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2004
School of Education Personnel and Budget Committee. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2003
Search Committee for Full-Time Faculty in School Psychology, School of Education. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2003
Other Professional Activities
Team-based Learning Training Workshops: TBL 101, Dec. 5, 2014; The Essentials of TBL, Jan. 30, 2015; Using Backwards Design to Construct Your Course, Feb. 27, 2015; Creating TBL Application Activities, March 27, 2015; Fostering Student Accountability, April 17, 2015; and Puttng It All Together, May 15. 2015
Trainer, Team-Based Learning Academy, Brooklyn College. 2015
Coordinator, Bilingual Specializations in School Psychology & School Counseling, 1995-present.
2008
NASP Social Justice Special Interest Group. 2008
National Network of Bilingual School Psychologists. 2008
Curriculum Development & Revision: Graduate Program in School Psychology (with Professors Rubinson and McCabe). 2007
NASP Social Justice Special Interest Group. 2007
National Network of Bilingual School Psychologists. 2007
