Iowa State University
College of Human Sciences


Anne Foegen  


Curriculum & Instruction
Associate Professor

Education: Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, 1995; M.A., Education, Ohio State University, 1987; B.S., Mathematics Teaching, Winona State University, 1986.

Research Interests: Special education, progress monitoring, curriculum-based measurement, assessment and instruction for students struggling in mathematics

Office: N162D Lagomarcino Hall
Phone: +1.515.294.8373
Fax: +1.515-294-6206
Email: afoegen@iastate.edu

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Highlighted Publications

  

  • Lembke, E. S., & Foegen, A. (2009). Identifying early numeracy indicators for kindergarten and grade 1 students. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 24, 12-20.

  • Foegen, A., Olson, J. R., & Impecoven-Lind, L. (2008). Developing progress monitoring measures for secondary mathematics: An illustration in algebra. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 33, 240-249.

  • Foegen, A. (2008). Progress monitoring in middle school mathematics: Options and issues. Remedial and Special Education, 29, 195-207.

  • Stecker, P. M., Lembke, E. S., & Foegen, A. (2008). Using progress monitoring data to improve instructional decision making. Preventing School Failure 52(2), 48-58.

  • Foegen, A., Jiban, C., & Deno, S. L. (2007). Progress monitoring in mathematics: A review of the literature. The Journal of Special Education, 41, 121-139.

  • Foegen, A., Espin, C., Allinder, R. M., Markell, M. (2001). Translating research into practice: Preservice teachers' beliefs about curriculum-based measurement. The Journal of Special Education, 34, 226-236.

Professional Experience

  • 01/2002-Present, Associate Professor, Curriculum and Instruction. Conduct research and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in learning disabilities, assessment, and remedial mathematics; advise graduate students in masters and doctoral programs; contribute to the work of the department, college, and university. Iowa State University.

  • 01/1993-01/1995, Research Assistant/Grant Coordinator, "Computer-Enhanced Inclusion," a federally funded project to explore the use of technology in supporting students and teachers in inclusive classrooms. Steven L. Robinson, principal investigatorGraduate research and teaching assistant, University of Minnesota.

  • 01/1992-01/1993, Practicum Supervisor, Learning Disabilities Practicum, University of Minnesota. 

  • 01/1991-01/1993, Research Assistant, "Partnership for School Success," a federally funded project to prevent special education students from dropping out of school. University of Minnesota.

  • 01/1990-01/1991, Special Education Teacher, Learning Disabilities (grades 6-8), Independent School District 196(Rosemount/Eagan/Apple Valley)Rosemount, MN.

  • 01/1987-01/1990, Special Education Teacher, Learning Handicapped (grades 6-8)        Los Angeles Unified School District Los Angeles, CA.

Courses Taught

SPED 365, SPED 515, SPED 515XE, SPED 699, CI 416D, CI 416E

Current Duties
  • Research related to mathematics progress monitoring
  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in special education
  • Outreach and service activities

Significant Grants

  • Hurst, J., Zheng, T., Kadolph, S., & Foegen, A. (2009). Enhancing academic success: Overcoming math anxiety with online teaching modules and quizzes. Innovation Initiatives competition, College of Human Sciences, Iowa State University. Funded, $16,400.

  • Foegen, A. (November 2003 October 2008). Research Institute on Progress Monitoring: Mathematics. Office of Special Education Programs, U. S. Department of Education. Funded, $375,000. Awarded as a subcontract from the University of Minnesota (full project total, $4,500,000).

  • Foegen, A. (January 2004 December 2007). Project AAIMS: Algebra Assessment and Instruction-Meeting Standards. Field-initiated research competition, Office of Special Education Programs, U. S. Department of Education. Funded, $473,000.

  • Research Institute on Progress Monitoring, University of Minnesota, $75,000, 10/31/2005
    Individual Education Plan Training, Iowa Department of Education, $15,825, 12/31/2003
    IEP Training, Iowa Department Of Education, $15,925, 1/31/2003

  • Amended Fort Dodge Special Education Count Study, Arrowhead Area Education Agency, $3,454, 11/1/2001

  • Department of Education District-Wide Assessment, Iowa Department of Education, $3,989, 9/15/2001

  • Fort Dodge Special Education Count Study, Arrowhead Area Education Agency, $4,823           5/31/2001

  • Individualized Education Plan Initiative SIG Contract 2000-2001, Iowa Department of Education, $12,697, 1/30/2001

  • Individualized Education Plan Initiative, Iowa Department of Education, $13,095, 1/30/2001
    State Improvement Grant/IEP, Iowa Department of Education, Bureau of Children, Family And Community Services, $14,784, 1/30/2000

  • Document Development of Iowa Department of Education Special Education District Assessment Work Group, Iowa Department of Education, $2,000, 8/15/1999

Extension and Outreach

  • Technical Advisory Group member, National High School Center, Tiered Interventions Initiative. Project Leader: Dr. Lou Danielson, American Institutes for Research. 2009 -present.

  • Advisory Panel member, Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Formative Assessment for Elementary Mathematics initiative. Project Leader: Dr. Kristen Ellington, Florida State University, 2008 present.

  • Consultant/ Technical Assistance provider, Iowa Statewide Secondary Transition Professional Development Project. Project Leader: Dr. Barb Guy, Iowa Department of Education. 2008 -present.

  • Advisory Committee Member, Iowa Mathematics Assessments for Instructional Decision Making project. Project Leader: Dr. Cynthia Knight, Iowa Department of Education. 2008.

  • Technical Advisory Panel member, ServeMinnesota! (AmeriCorps) Response to Intervention in Mathematics project. Project Leader: Bob Wedl, ServeMinnesota!, 2008.

  • Invited Panel Member/Author, Institute of Educational Sciences, Practice Guide on Response to Intervention in Mathematics, 2007 to 2009.

  • Invited Reviewer, National Mathematics Advisory Panel report (chapter on instructional practices and formative assessment), 2007.

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