Overview
Our research through CARRD, Inc. is concerned with examining the causes of reading failure, developing high-quality evaluation and intervention tools and services, and helping to educate parents, educators, professionals and others about reading failure, dyslexia, attentional issues (ADHD), and how to help struggling readers become competent readers.
Paper Presentations
Dishman-Horst, M., Sagehorn, A., & Hurford D. P. (2009, October). School is a six-hour inconvenience. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.
Dubois, H. A., & Hurford, D. P. (2000, March). Phonemic discrimination training: Comparing computer presentation and person administration models. Paper presented at the Annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.Eason, E. A., Sitterle, D., McDaniel, B. L., Basgall, J. D., & Elliott, A. C. (2010, April).
Microaggressions and covert language in the dialogues of multicultural classrooms. Poster presented at the 56th Annual Southwestern Psychological Association Conference, Dallas, TX.
Fender, A. C., Hurford, D. P., & Keiper, M. (2025, April). Supporting the social-emotional needs of students with dyslexia. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association – Tennessee RISE Conference, Nashville, TN.
Fender, A. C. (2019, September). Student Improvement Team (SIT) process. Paper presented at Fall Inservice, Attica Junior High and High School, Unified School District 511 Attica Schools, Attica, KS. Fender, A. C. (2019, September). Student Improvement Team (SIT) process. Paper presented at Fall Inservice, Harper Elementary School, Unified School District 361 Chaparral Schools, Harper, KS.
Fender, A. C. (2020, August). Social emotional learning. Paper presented at Back-to-School Inservice, Unified School District 361 Chaparral Schools, Anthony, KS.
Fender, A. C. (2023, October). Dyslexia in public schools: How to navigate systems of support. Paper presented at the Inaugural Dyslexia Awareness Month Webinar Series, Center for READing, Pittsburg, KS. Fender, A. C. (2025, October). Evaluation and identification. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Dyslexia Awareness Month Webinar Series, Center for READing, Pittsburg, KS.
Fender, A. C., & Etheridge, M. (2018, December). Providing supports for behavior. Paper presented at Winter Inservice, Anthony Elementary School, Unified School District 361 Chaparral Schools, Anthony, KS.
Fender, A. C., & Hurford, T. E. (2024, October). Decoding Dyslexia round table: Ask the school psychologist. Paper presented at Keiper, M.’s Families and Educators Working Together to Advocate for Students with Dyslexia at the 75th Annual International Dyslexia Association Conference, Dallas, TX.
Fender, A. C., & Hurford, T. E. (2025, September). The evaluation process: What is in a school evaluation? Is an outside evaluation necessary or helpful? Paper presented at the Decoding Dyslexia Round Table Session at the International Dyslexia Association – Kansas/Missouri Annual Conference, Pittsburg, KS.
Fender, A. C., & Hurford, T. E. (2025, April). Where’s the data? Using the science of reading to support students with disabilities. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association – Tennessee Biennial Reading Instruction Successfully Enhanced Conference, Brentwood, TN.
Fender, A. C., & Hurford, T. E. (2026, March). Utilizing data-based decision-making to support students with reading difficulties. Paper presented at The Reading League – Kansas Annual Elevating Literacy Conference, Wichita, KS. Hurford, D. P. (1984, April). Older adult vision. Paper presented at the Seventh Annual All-Ohio Student Conference in Gerontology, Columbus, OH.
Hurford, D. P. (1989, April). Phonemic discrimination and segmentation ability in disabled readers. Paper presented at the Southwestern Psychological Association 35th Annual Meeting. Houston, TX.
Hurford, D. P. (1990, November). The possible use of IBM-compatible computers and digital- to-analog (D/A) conversion to assess children for reading disabilities and to increase their ability to engage in phonemic awareness. Paper presented at the Society for Computers in Psychology 20th Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Hurford, D. P. (1994, February). Research on phonological processing skills and predictors of reading problems. Paper presented at 13th Annual Central States School Psychology Conference, Tulsa, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (1995, November). The prevention of reading disabilities. Invited address presented at the Association of Psychological and Educational Research in Kansas Convention, Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (1998, May). The identification and intervention program. Invited address presented at the Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Hurford, D. P. (2002, November). Using the test of variables of attention in the assessment of ADHD. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Hurford, D. P. (2005, June). A web-based reading screening system designed for parents, teachers, and professionals. Paper presented at the 9th Annual Technology and the Classroom Conference, Galena, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2005, November). Overcoming reading disabilities: The Center for the Assessment and Remediation of Reading Difficulties. Keynote address presented at the Learning Disabilities Association of Kansas Convention, Topeka, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2007, January). The prevention of reading difficulties: Assessment and intervention. Paper presented at the United School Administrators of Kansas Conference, Wichita, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2007, February). Assessment of reading difficulties should include evaluation of ADHD. Paper presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO.
Hurford, D. P. (2008, March). Linguistic phonics: Teaching young children to read I. Paper presented at the Oklahoma Child Care Association Annual Conference, Oklahoma City, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2008, March). Linguistic phonics: Teaching young children to read II. Paper presented at the Oklahoma Child Care Association Annual Conference, Oklahoma City, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2010, November). Early literacy programs designed to eliminate reading failure. Paper presented at the Achievement Gap Conference, Chicago, IL.
Hurford, D. P. (2010, November). Results of a sensory linguistic phonics kindergarten curriculum. Paper presented at the Achievement Gap Conference, Chicago, IL.
Hurford, D. P. (2014, October). Did you ever think that your child might have dyslexia and ADHD? Everything that you wanted to know about ADHD but no one would tell you. Paper presented at the Dyslexia – Support It Conference, Wichita, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2015, February). Why do children have dyslexia and difficulties learning to read? Keynote address presented at the Building Partnerships…Working Together Conference. Jackson, MS.
Hurford, D. P. (2015, February). You think that your child might have dyslexia. What do you do? Evaluation procedures. Paper presented at the Building Partnerships…Working Together Conference. Jackson, MS.
Hurford, D. P. (2015, February). You child has been diagnosed with dyslexia, what is next? Intervention strategies. Paper presented at the Building Partnerships…Working Together Conference. Jackson, MS.
Hurford, D. P. (2015, May). Dyslexia and ADHD: Assessment and interventions (introductory information). Paper presented at the Spring Conference of the Central Ohio International Dyslexia Association, Columbus, OH.
Hurford, D. P. (2015, May). Dyslexia and ADHD: Assessment. Paper presented at the Spring Conference of the Central Ohio International Dyslexia Association, Columbus, OH.
Hurford, D. P. (2015, May). Dyslexia and ADHD: Interventions. Paper presented at the Spring Conference of the Central Ohio International Dyslexia Association, Columbus, OH.
Hurford, D. P. (2015, September). The neurodiversity of dyslexia meets the opaque English writing system. Paper presented at the Higher Order Thinking Skills Convention, Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2016, May). Why do children have dyslexia and difficulties learning to read? What teachers, administrators and staff need to know (Featured Speaker). Olathe Summer Conference, Olathe, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2016, July). Dyslexia 101: What is dyslexia? Paper presented at the Broken Arrow Summer Conference, Broken Arrow, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2016, July). Dyslexia 102: The English writing system and its contribution to reading failure. Paper presented at the Broken Arrow Summer Conference, Broken Arrow, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2016, July). Dyslexia 103: Identification strategies for dyslexia. Paper presented at the Broken Arrow Summer Conference, Broken Arrow, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2016, July). Dyslexia 104: Interventions for dyslexia? Paper presented at the Broken Arrow Summer Conference, Broken Arrow, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2016, July). Dyslexia 105: Open conversation regarding dyslexia. Paper presented at the Broken Arrow Summer Conference, Broken Arrow, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2016, July). The current state of the literature in dyslexia: A primer for parents. Keynote address presented at the Our Struggle to Read: A Focus on Dyslexia Conference. Oklahoma City, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2016, July). The current state of the literature in dyslexia: A primer for parents. Keynote address presented at the Our Struggle to Read: A Focus on Dyslexia Conference. Oklahoma City, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2016, July). Reading of book I Have Dyslexia children’s book and discussion presented at the Our Struggle to Read: A Focus on Dyslexia Conference. Oklahoma City, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2016, October). Issues related to ADHD. Parental Round Table-ADHD. Paper presented at the Decoding Dyslexia Parental Round Table at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Orlando, FL.
Hurford, D. P. (2016, June). A primer of dyslexia (Featured Speaker). Olathe Summer Conference, Olathe, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2017, May). Identification and intervention strategies for dyslexia (prevention and Remediation (Featured Speaker). Olathe Summer Conference, Olathe, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2017, August). www.ReadingScreening.org: Online dyslexia/reading disability evaluation tool. Presentation for the One Million Cups Program, Kansas City, MO.
Hurford, D. P. (2017, September). What has the Science of Reading informed us regarding dyslexia? A primer for educators. Keynote address presented at The Science of Reading: How to Develop Competent Readers Conference. Norman, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2017, September). What has the Science of Reading informed us regarding dyslexia? A primer for parents. Keynote address presented at The Science of Reading: How to Develop Competent Readers Conference. Norman, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2017, September). Show me the data! The Science of Reading demands we show data. Paper presented at The Science of Reading: How to Develop Competent Readers Conference. Norman, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2017, September). What a Science of Reading curriculum looks like. Paper presented at The Science of Reading: How to Develop Competent Readers Conference. Norman, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2017, November). Dyslexia, ADHD and other co-existing issues. Parental Round Table-ADHD. Paper presented at the Decoding Dyslexia Parental Round Table at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Orlando, FL.
Hurford, D. P. (2017, December). Nearly everything that you need to know about dyslexia. Invited Day-Long In-service Training presented at the Kansas Infinitec Coalition Assistive Technology Conference. Wichita, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2018, March). A Science-of-Reading Kindergarten curriculum that prevents reading failure. Paper presented at the Arkansas Department of Education Science of Reading Conference. Hot Springs, AR.
Hurford, D. P. (2018, March). Science of Reading 101: What is the Science of Reading and How Does it Help Us to Understand Dyslexia? Paper presented at the Arkansas Department of Education Science of Reading Conference. Hot Springs, AR.
Hurford, D. P. (2018, November). What school counselors need to know about dyslexia. Paper presented at the Missouri State School Counseling Annual Conference, Osage Beach, MO.
Hurford, D. P. (2018, November). Missouri HB 1928 and SB 638 were signed into law, how can school counselors help? Paper presented at the Missouri State School Counseling Annual Conference, Osage Beach, MO.
Hurford, D. P. (2018, October). Dyslexia, ADHD and other co-existing issues. Parental Round Table- ADHD. Paper presented at the Decoding Dyslexia Parental Round Table at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Mashantucket, CT.
Hurford, D. P. (2018, October). Can parental input predict reading failure in children prior to kindergarten? Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Mashantucket, CT.
Hurford, D. P. (2019, January). Dyslexia: A primer for educators (Part I-Background Information). Paper presented at the Professional Learning Day, Hays, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2019, January). Dyslexia: A primer for educators (Part II-The English Writing System’s contribution to reading failure). Paper presented at the Professional Learning Day, Hays, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2019, January). Dyslexia: A primer for educators (Part III-Interventions for dyslexia). Paper presented at the Professional Learning Day, Hays, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2019, January). What the science of reading has taught us regarding dyslexia and reading failure. Paper presented at the Beautiful Minds and the Science of Reading Empowering Students with Dyslexia Conference, Oklahoma City, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2023, March). Dyslexia, the Science of Reading, and stRēm. Paper presented to the Kansas Senate Education Committee, Topeka, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2023, September). Science of Reading Panel at the New Mexico Governor’s Literacy Summit, Santa Fe, NM.
Hurford, D. P. (2023, October). Moderator of the student, parent, and teacher panel of the Emily Hanford “Sold a Story” Mini-conference at the Phillips Fundamental Learning Center. Wichita, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2023, November). Reading failure is solvable with the Science of Reading. Paper presented at the Kansas School Board Resource Center of the Kansas Policy Institute's First Annual Conference. Wichita, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2023, November). What school boards need to know about the Science of Reading, dyslexia, and reading failure. Paper presented at the Kansas Association of School Boards Annual Conference. Wichita, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2023, November). What is all the fuss about the Science of Reading? Paper presented at the Tenth Anniversary Mini-Conference of Decoding Dyslexia – Oklahoma. Tulsa, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2024, June). Dyslexia 101: What are dyslexia and reading failure? Paper presented at the Family Matters Conference. Tulsa, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2024, June). Dyslexia, reading failure, and the history of special education law. Keynote address presented at the Oklahoma Parent Center Conference, Midwest City, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2024, June). The science of reading, structured literacy, and the application of special education law. Keynote address presented at the Oklahoma Parent Center Conference, Midwest City, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2024, July). What is the science of reading, Structured Literacy, and SB 438? How the Center for Reading can help. Paper presented at the FUN-damentals in Teaching Event. Parsons, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2024, October). What is the science of reading, Structured Literacy? How can they help solve the reading crisis? Paper presented at the Big Collabor8te Professional Development Conference. Monett, MO.
Hurford, D. P. (2024, October). Preventing reading failure is possible: Implementing a structured literacy kindergarten reading curriculum. Paper presented at the Big Collabor8te Professional Development Conference. Monett, MO.
Hurford, D. P. (2024, October). A parents’ guide: Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. Paper presented at the Decoding Dyslexia Parental Round Table Session at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Dallas, TX.
Hurford, D. P. (2024, October). Attention issues and reading difficulties: What to do about ADHD. Paper presented at the Decoding Dyslexia Parental Round Table Session at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Dallas, TX.
Hurford, D. P. (2025, April). Overview of the Science of Reading. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association – Tennessee RISE Conference, Nashville, TN.
Hurford, D. P. (2025, August). What is the science of reading and Structured Literacy? Paper presented at the Pre-Service Training Conference. Parsons, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2025, September). What is the science of reading, and why is it important to you? Keynote address presented at the International Dyslexia Association/Kansas-Missouri Conference. Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2025, October). All things dyslexia. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Dyslexia Awareness Month Webinar Series, Center for Reading, Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2025, October). An appropriate evaluation for students with dyslexia is essential to the IEP. Paper presented at the Parental Round Table Session at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Hurford, D. P. (2026, March). The reading crisis, dyslexia, and reading failure: What pediatric professionals need to know. Paper presented at the RiteCare Pediatric Speech Conference. Joplin, MO.
Hurford, D. P. (2026, March). ADHD and dyslexia: What parents, teachers, and administrators need to know. Paper presented at The Reading League of Kansas Conference, Wichita, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2026, June). The science of reading and Structured Literacy. Keynote address presented at the Oklahoma Parent Center Conference, Norman, OK.
Hurford, D. P. (2026, June). What an evaluation of dyslexia looks like. Keynote address presented at the Oklahoma Parent Center Conference, Norman, OK.
Hurford, D. P., & Jenkins, T. (2016, July). How do we know it is dyslexia? Paper presented at the Our Struggle to Read: A Focus on Dyslexia Conference. Oklahoma City, OK.
Hurford, D. P., Bailey, P. M., & Bangera, A. D. (1988, November). Training phonemic segmentation ability with a phonemic discrimination intervention: A preliminary investigation. Paper presented at the Association of Psychological and Educational Research in Kansas Convention, Emporia, KS.
Hurford, D. P., Boux, J. L., & Butts, S. R., (2013, November). Pre-service teachers are efficient in phonological processing. So what’s the problem and what should colleges of education do about it? Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Hurford, D. P., Butts, S. R., Boux, J. L., Swigart, C. C., & Hoover, B. B. (2013, January). What administrators need to know about dyslexia and ADHD. Paper presented at the United School Administrators of Kansas Conference, Wichita, KS.
Hurford, D. P., Carlson, R. K., & Hartwig, M. D. (1989, March). Phonemic discrimination and phonemic awareness training in second- and third- grade disabled readers. Paper presented at the Kansas Psychological Association Convention, Topeka, KS.
Hurford, D. P., & Drummond, A. P. (2017, March). Dyslexia: What is it and how should it be addressed. Paper presented at the Southern Early Childhood Association Conference, Biloxi, MS.
Hurford, D. P., Dubois, H., & Keegan, B. (2003, November). The development of a web-based reading screening system designed for parents and professionals. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, San Diego, CA.
Hurford, D. P., Dubois, H., Keegan, B., & Lumley, J. (2005, February). The development of a web-based reading screening system. Paper presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.
Hurford, D. P., & Fender, A. C. (2021, October). Evidence-based assessments in the evaluation of dyslexia and other reading disabilities. Paper presented at the Kansas Association of School Psychologists Conference, Virtual Conference, KS.
Hurford, D. P., & Fender, A. C. (2024, October). Secret Codes: A structured literacy kindergarten curriculum that prevents reading failure. Poster presented at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Dallas, TX.
Hurford, D. P., & Fender, A. C. (2025, November). All children dream of learning to read: How the science of reading helps to fulfill this dream. Paper presented at the 54th Annual Literacy Association of Tennessee Conference, Franklin, TN.
Hurford, D. P., & Fender, A. C. (2026, March). How legislation and case law shape delivery of services to struggling readers. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Black Literacy Matters Conference, Norfolk, VA.
Hurford, D. P., Fender, A. C., & Ozier, M. R. (2024, September). Understanding dyslexia and reading difficulties applying the science of reading to support students with disabilities. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association: Kansas/Missouri Branch Annual Conference. Topeka, KS.
Hurford, D. P., Gilliland, C., & Ginavan, S. (1989, November). Phonemic processing in second-third- and fourth-grade disabled readers. Paper presented at the Association of Educational and Psychological Research in Kansas Convention, Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P., & Head, K. (2016, June). Dyslexia: What CASAs need to know and how it affects my advocacy. Paper presented at the National CASA/GAL Annual Conference, National Harbor, MD.
Hurford, D. P., & Head, K. (2014). What CASAs need to know to be advocates for children with dyslexia, reading difficulties and attentional issues (ADHD). Paper presented at the Court Appointed Special Advocates Annual Conference, Little Rock, AR.
Hurford, D. P., Hensler, C., McDonald, C., & Brown, M. (2018, October). Dyslexia and ADHD often coincide. Why a dyslexia evaluation must also include an assessment of ADHD. Poster presented at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Mashantucket, CT.
Hurford, D. P., & Hoover, B. B. (2017, October). What is happening with dyslexia? It seems to be everywhere! Paper presented at the Kansas Association of School Psychologists Conference, Lawrence, KS.
Hurford, D. P., & Hurford, T. E. (2024, September). Teach the code: Implementing structured literacy curricula in early elementary classrooms. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association: Kansas/Missouri Branch Annual Conference. Topeka, KS.
Hurford, D. P., & Hurford, T. E. (2025, October). What do the changes in the United States Department of Education mean for students with disabilities, including dyslexia? Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA.
Hurford, D. P., & Hurford, T. E. (2025, December). What do the changes in the United States Department of Education mean for students with disabilities, including dyslexia? Paper presented at the Science of Reading: What I Should Have Learned in College webinar.
Hurford, D. P., Hurford, T. E., & Elliott, A. C. (2011, September). Do you think that your child might have Dyslexia or ADHD but you are not sure? Everything that you wanted to know about the relationship between Dyslexia and ADHD but no one would answer. Paper presented at the 9th Biennial International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders, New Orleans, LA .
Hurford, D. P., Hurford, T. E., & Elliott, A. C. (2012, January). Teaching all children to read: The Secret Codes curriculum. Paper presented at the United School Administrators of Kansas Conference, Wichita, KS.
Hurford, D. P., Hurford, T. E., Elliott, A. C., & Butts, S. R. (2012, February). The vital role of an objective measure of attention to assess ADHD: Administering and interpreting the TOVA. Paper presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders Annual Conference. Kansas City, MO.
Hurford, D. P., Hurford, T. E., & Ozier, M. (2024, April). The Science of Reading: The key to black children becoming competent readers. Paper presented at the 1st Annual Black Literacy Matters Conference, Omaha, NE.
Hurford, D. P., Hurford, T. E., & Renner, L. P. (2014, November). My child/student was diagnosed with ADHD, what do I do now? Evidence-based interventions: How to find peace at home and success in the classroom. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, San Diego, CA.
Hurford, D. P., Keegan, B. F., & Evans, C. (2003, February). Assessment and remediation of reading difficulties: The prevention of many social dilemmas. Paper presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders Annual Conference. Kansas City, MO.
Hurford, D. P., & Keiper, M. (2016, February). Dyslexia: Why is it important for me to know about it and what can I do? Paper presented at the Southern Early Childhood Association Annual Conference, Tulsa, OK.
Hurford, D. P., & Lasater, K. A. (2008, November). Overcoming reading disabilities/dyslexia: The Center for the Assessment and Remediation of Reading Difficulties. Paper presented at the Developing Successful Youth Conference. Springfield, MO.
Hurford, D. P., & Lasater, K. A. (2009, January). ADHD: What administrators need to know. Paper presented at the United School Administrators of Kansas Conference, Wichita, KS.
Hurford, D. P., & Lasater, K. A. (2009, February). Teaching all children to read: The case for linguistic phonics. Paper presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.
Hurford, D. P., & Lasater, K. A. (2009, September). Why do dyslexia and ADHD get confused: What parents, teachers and administrators need to know. Paper presented at the Developing Successful Youth Conference. Springfield, MO.
Hurford, D. P., & Lasater, K. A. (2009, November). An unfortunate confusion of dyslexia and ADHD: What parents, teachers and administrators need to know. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
Hurford, D. P., & Lasater, K. A. (2010, October). Why an evaluation of ADHD is critical for a diagnosis of dyslexia: What parents, teachers and administrators need to know. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Hurford, D. P., & Lasater, K.A. (2012, October). Do you think that your child with dyslexia might have ADHD? Everything that you wanted to know about ADHD but no one would answer. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association Annual Conference, Baltimore, MA.
Hurford, D. P., & Lasater, K. A. & Erickson, S. E. (2011, February). Fidelity to a comprehensive evaluation of reading difficulties/dyslexia and attention eliminate the potential for misidentification. Paper presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.
Hurford, D. P., Lasater, K. A., Erickson, S. E. & Hurford, T. E. (2011, January). Using the Reading Screening to assess reading problems. Paper presented at the United School Administrators of Kansas Conference, Wichita, KS.
Hurford, D. P., & Lumley, J. (2004, November). The prevention of reading difficulties in young children: The IIP. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Hurford, D. P., Lumley, J, & Ibbetson, A. (2005, November). Assessment of reading difficulties should include an assessment of ADHD. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Denver, CO.
Hurford, D. P., & Neidhardt, K. (2010, October). Is it possible to prevent reading difficulties? The results of a multisensory, multi-tier linguistic phonics kindergarten curriculum. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Hurford, D. P., Nitcher, S. P., Renner, L. P., & Houde, K. R. (2016, October). Evaluation, interventions and curricula designed for children with dyslexia. Paper presented at the Kansas Association of School Psychologists Conference, Manhattan, KS.
Hurford, D. P., & Ozier, M. R. (2024, October). Parents can predict reading failure in their children before kindergarten. Poster presented at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Dallas, TX.
Hurford, D. P., & Ozier, M. R. (2025, March). Dyslexia and the Science of Reading. Paper presented at The Reading League of Kansas Conference, Kansas City, MO.
Hurford, D. P., & Ozier, M. R. (2025, April). The Science of Reading for all students. Paper presented at the ESOL Innovations Conference, Lawrence, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2024, October). Attention issues and reading difficulties: What to do about ADHD. Paper presented at the Decoding Dyslexia Parental Round Table Session at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Dallas, TX.
Hurford, D. P., & Ozier, M. R. (2025, September). Understanding dyslexia. Paper presented at the Decoding Dyslexia Parental Round Table Session at the International Dyslexia Association-Kansas/Missouri State Conference, Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P., & Ozier, M. R. (2025, September). Attentional issues and reading difficulties. Paper presented at the Decoding Dyslexia Parental Round Table Session at the International Dyslexia Association-Kansas/Missouri State Conference, Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P., & Ozier, M. R. (2025, September). Application of IDEA/special education law for students with dyslexia. Paper presented at the Decoding Dyslexia Parental Round Table Session at the International Dyslexia Association-Kansas/Missouri State Conference, Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P., & Ozier, M. R. (2026, April). Overview of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. Paper presented at the ESOL Innovations Conference, Lawrence, KS.
Hurford, D. P., Ozier, M., & Fender, A. C. (2022, August). Identifying and accommodating reading and attentional disabilities in the college setting. Paper presented at the Annual Pittsburg State University Professional Development Day, Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P., Ozier, M. R., & Hurford, T. E. (2024, October). The Kansas Blueprint for Literacy (SB 438): What is it and what it means for school psychologists? Paper presented at the Kansas Association of School Psychologists Conference, Lawrence, KS.
Hurford, D. P., Ozier, M. R., & Hurford, T. E. (2025, March). What’s the Science of Reading? The key to solving the reading crisis! Paper presented at the Black Literacy Matters Conference, Omaha, NE.
Hurford, D. P., Renner, L. P., & Burr, M. (2015, October). Why an evaluation of dyslexia must also include an assessment of ADHD: What parents, teachers and administrators need to know. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Gaylord, TX.
Hurford, D. P., Renner, L. P., & Nitcher, S. P., (2016, October). Why and what do school psychologists need to know about dyslexia? Paper presented at the Kansas School Psychology Association Conference, Manhattan, KS.
Hurford, D. P., Renner, L. P., & Nitcher, S. P., (2016, October). You think that your child has ADHD: The importance of continuous performance tests for assessment and diagnosis. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Orlando, FL.
Hurford, D. P., Renner, L. P., & Lindbloom, C. J., (2017, October). Evaluation, interventions and curricula designed for children with dyslexia. Paper presented at the Kansas Association of School Psychologists Conference, Lawrence, KS.
Hurford, D. P., Smith, J. V., & Solly, D. C. (1998, May). Developing bachelors programs in psychology symbiotic with current employment markets. Poster presented at the Annual Institute on the Teaching of Psychology. Washington, D.C.
Hurford, D. P., & Speelman, R. C. (2019, February). What Hans Asperger knew about autism and how his contributions have influenced contemporary conceptualizations of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Poster presented at the Midwest Symposium For Leadership in Behavior Disorders. Kansas City, MO.
Hurford, D. P., & Swopes, R. M. (2008, January). Assessment of reading difficulties should include the evaluation of ADHD. Paper presented at the United School Administrators of Kansas Conference, Wichita, KS.
Hurford, D. P., Wines, A. M., & Nitcher, S. P. (2017, November). Parents can accurately and reliably use an online assessment tool to assist in the evaluation of dyslexia in children? Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Atlanta, GA.Hurford, T. E., & Fender, A. C. (2024, October). Decoding Dyslexia round table: Identifying dyslexia within the education system. Paper presented at Keiper, M.’s Families and Educators Working Together to Advocate for Students with Dyslexia at the 75th Annual International Dyslexia Association Conference, Dallas, TX. Hurford, T. E., & Fender A. C. (2024, June). Effective progress monitoring in schools for students with dyslexia and reading difficulties. Paper presented at the 15th Annual Oklahoma Parents Center Statewide Conference, Midwest City, OK.
Hurford, T. E., & Hurford, D. P. (2024, October). Reading is affected by attentional issues. What to do if you suspect ADHD. Poster presented at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Dallas, TX.Hurford, T. E., & Fender, A. C. (2025, September). Evaluating, goal writing, and effective progress monitoring for dyslexia. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association – Kansas/Missouri Annual Conference, Pittsburg, KS. Hurford, T. E., & Fender, A. C. (2025, September). Progress monitoring explained: What should I be looking for in progress monitoring and how often should I see progress monitoring reports? Paper presented at the Decoding Dyslexia Round Table Session at the International Dyslexia Association – Kansas/Missouri Annual Conference, Pittsburg, KS.
Lane, C., Price, J., Mendoza, M., Burke, D., Smith, H., Hurford, D. P., Carlson, C., Rubio, R., & McKecknie, E. (2024, November). Blueprint for Literacy. Presentation and Table Discussion presented at the Kansas Association of School Board Annual Convention, Wichita, KS.
Lindskog, C. O., Hurford, D. P., Burks, J., & Sack, D. (1994, February). Environmentally disadvantaged kindergartners: The effects of an extended day program and social skills training. Poster presented at 13th Annual Central States School Psychology Conference, Tulsa, OK.
Lindskog, C. O., Hurford, D. P., Burks, J., & Bures, J. (1996, March). Skills training for environmentally-deprived kindergartners. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Atlanta, GA.
Lindskog, C. O., Hurford, D. P., Butman, M., & Cunningham, R. (1998, April). Skills training for environmentally-deprived kindergartners. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, Orlando, FL.
Litten, M. J., Hurford, D. P., & Sutton, D. (1989, October). Instructor evaluation as a function of students' sex, sex role orientations, and perceptions of the instructor's sex role. Paper presented at the Midwestern Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Mallett, S. L., Hurford, D. P., & Smith, J. (2000, March). EEG biofeedback and Conduct Disorder: Behavior intervention. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.
Marangoni, A. H. & Hurford, D. P. (1989). The effect of varying alveolar carbon dioxide levels on free recall. Proceedings of the Collaborative Research in Allied Health Symposium, 1-8.
McDaniel, P., Hoyer, S., & Hurford, D. P. (1990, November). Religious orientation of seminary graduates. Paper presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Annual Meeting, Virginia Beach, VA.
Ozier, M. R., Blackford, C., & Hurford, D. P. (2025, September). School staff and families collaborating to implement prosocial/protective factors for students with reading difficulties. Paper presented at the International Dyslexia Association/Kansas-Missouri Conference. Pittsburg, KS.
Runyan, K., Sparks, R., Hurford, D. P., & Lipka, R. D. (1994, October). Needs assessment to train preservice teachers using a factor analytic assessment instrument. Paper presented at the Midwestern Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Runyan, K., Sparks, R., Lipka, R. D., & Hurford, D. P. (1995, October). Using a needs assessment instrument to train preservice teachers: Using a factor analytic study to refine a needs assessment instrument. Paper presented at the Midwestern Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Runyan, K., Sparks, R., Hurford, D. P., & Lipka, R. P. (1996, October). Developmental stages of preservice and early career teachers through needs assessment. Paper presented at the 1996 annual meeting of the Mid-Western Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.Runyan, K., Sparks, R., Hurford, D. P., Lipka, R. D., McDougle, K., & Adams, S. (1997, February). Identification of preservice and early career teacher developmental stages through needs assessment. Paper presented at the Association of Teacher Educators, Washington, D.C.
Runyan, K., Sparks, R., Hurford, D. P., & Lipka, R. P. (1997, October). Developmental stages of teaching: Moving from establishing structures to the art of teaching. Paper presented at the 1997 annual meeting of the Mid-Western Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Schwartz, L., Kubitz, N., Sterns, H. L., Doverspike, D., Alexander, R. A., & Hurford, D. P. (1988, April). Preference for pace and work speed. Paper presented at the Cognitive Aging Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Tatro, C., Allison, J., & Hurford, D. P. (1995, May). Gender effects on student evaluations of faculty. Paper presented at the Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Wilkinson, R. B., Hurford, D. P., & Peterson, A. (2000, November). Using the Internet to support SEM decisions. Paper presented at the tenth annual Strategic Enrollment Management Conference, Scottsdale, AZ.
Wood, J. & Hurford, D. P. (2006, November). The ADHD assessment clinic for physicians. Poster presented at the International Dyslexia Association Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Publications
Elliott, A. C., Smith, J. V., & Murnan, M. (2012). Joining forces: The power of providers, partnerships, and assessment. Kansas Child, 11(1), 12-15.
Fehrenbach, L. A., Hurford, D. P., Fehrenbach, C. R., Brannock, R. G. (1998). Developing the emergent literacy of preschool children through a library outreach program. Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, 12, 40-45.
Fender, A. C., & Marcoux, A. (2026). Social-emotional experiences of individuals with reading difficulties. Midwest Quarterly, 67(3).
Fender, A. C., & Ozier, M. (2023). Considering internalizing and externalizing experiences in dyslexia identification and intervention. Perspectives on Language and Literacy, 49(2), 7-11. https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=812637 Fender, A. C., Ozier, M., Hurford, D. P., Schettler, A., & O’Banion, L. (2023). A contemporary overview of dyslexia. Midwest Quarterly, 65, 48-60.
Fender, A. C., Ozier, M., Hurford, D. P., Schettler, A., & O’Banion. (2023). L. A contemporary overview of dyslexia. The Midwest Quarterly, 65, 48-60.
Hurford, D. P. (1990). Training phonemic segmentation ability with a phonemic discrimination intervention in second- and third-grade children with reading disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 23, 564-569.
Hurford, D. P. (1991). The possible use of IBM-compatible computers and digital-to-analog conversion to assess children for reading disabilities and to increase their phonemic awareness. Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers, 23, 319-323.
Hurford, D. P. (1995). The prevention and remediation of reading disabilities. Pittsburg State University Magazine, 6(2).
Hurford, D. P. (2026). Writing systems, reading, reading failure, and structured literacy. The Midwest Quarterly, 67(3). 4-20.
Hurford, D. P., Darrow, L. J., Edwards, T. L., Howerton, C. J., Mote, C. R., Schauf, J. D., & Coffey, P. (1993). An examination of the phonemic processing abilities in children during their first-grade year. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 26, 167-177.
Hurford, D. P., & Fender, A. C. (2026). The impact of DHA on attentional performance: A series of case studies. Pediatric Neurology, 6(1): 1022.
Hurford, D. P., & Fender, A. C. (2026). Grade retention & reading difficulties. Dystinct, 31, 9-24.
Hurford, D. P., & Fender, A. C. (2027). Bridging the science of reading and the science of learning. In K. Moody (Ed.), Cognitive Foundations of Reading: A Multidimensional Framework for the Science of Literacy (pp. 1–48). IGI Global. https://www.doi.org/https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-7887-9.ch001
Hurford, D. P., Fender, A. C., Boux, J. L., Swigart, C. C., Boydston, P. S., Butts, S. R., Cox, C. L., Becker, T. A. & Pike, M. E. (2014). Examination of the effects of intelligence on the Test of Variables of Attention for elementary students. Journal of Attention Disorders.
Hurford, D. P., Fender, A. C., & Dutta, S. (2026). Reading out loud increases comprehension in second grade children with reading disabilities. Brain Science, 6(1): 1023.
Hurford, D. P., Fender, A. C., Ozier, M. R., Baumgardner, M. J., Lane, C. R., & Curtis, L. J. (2025). From taskforce to blueprint: Implementation of literacy policy in Kansas. Annals of Dyslexia, 1-26.
Hurford, D. P., Fender, A. C., Swigart, C. C., Hurford, T. E., Hoover, B. B., Butts, S. R., Cullers, K. R., Boux, J. L., Wehner, S. J., Hevel, J. K., Renner, L. P., Overton, K. B., Dumler, J. D., & Wilber, L. M. (2016). Pre-service teachers are competent in phonological processing skills: How to teach the science of reading. Reading Psychology, 37, 885-916.
Hurford, D. P., Fender, A. C., Ozier, M. R., Baumgardner, M. J., Lane, C. R., & Curtis, L. J. (in press). From taskforce to blueprint: Implementation of literacy policy in Kansas. Annals of Dyslexia.
Hurford, D. P., Gilliland, C., & Ginavan, S. (1992). Examination of the intrasyllable phonemic discrimination deficit in children with reading disabilities, Contemporary Educational Psychology, 17, 83-88.
Hurford, D. P., Hurford, J. D., Head, K. L., Keiper, M. M., Nitcher, S. P., & Renner, L. P. (2016). The dyslexia dilemma: A history of ignorance, resistance and complacency in colleges of education. Journal of Childhood and Developmental Disabilities, 2, 1-16.
Hurford, D. P., Johnston, M., Nepote, P., Hampton, S., Moore, S., Neal, J., Mueller, A., McGeorge, K., Huff, L., Awad, A., Tatro, C., Juliano, C., & Huffman, D. (1994). Early identification and remediation of phonological processing deficits in first-grade children at risk for reading disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 27, 647-659.
Hurford, D. P., Lasater, K. A., Erickson, S. E., & Kiesling, N. E. (2013). Examination of the diurnal assumptions of the Test of Variables of Attention for elementary students. Journal of Attention Disorders, 17(3), 208-214.
Hurford, D. P., Lindskog, C. O., Cole, A., Jackson, R., Jones, S. & Wade, A. (2010).The role of school climate in school violence: A validity study of a web-based school violence survey. Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, 10, 51-77.
Hurford, D. P., Lindskog, C. O., & Mallett, S. L. (2001). School violence: Issues and strategies for prevention. In D. Sandhu (Ed.), Faces of violence: Psychological correlates, concepts, and intervention strategies (23-43). Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Hurford, D. P., Neidhardt, K., Lasater, K. A., McMahon, A. B., Kiesling, N. E., Carter, M. L., & Hurford, T. E. (2013). The results of a scripted linguistic phonics reading curriculum implemented by kindergarten teachers. Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, 13(3), 33 - 50.
Hurford, T. E., & Ozier, M. R. (2026). Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and its contribution to reading failure. Midwest Quarterly.
Hurford, D. P., Potter, T. S., & Hart, G. S. (2002). Examination of three techniques for identifying first-grade children at risk for difficulty in word identification with an emphasis on reducing the false negative error rate. Reading Psychology, 23(3), 159-180.
Hurford, D. P. & Renner, L. P. (2018). The dyslexia dilemma: The role of colleges of education. Examiner, 7(2), 3-4.
Hurford, D. P., Renner, L. P., Nitcher, S. P., & Fender, A. C. (2016). Utilizing the ecological integration model to understand parental abuse of children with dyslexia. Journal of Childhood and Developmental Disorders, 2, 1-12.
Hurford, D. P., & Sanders, R. E. (1990). Assessment and remediation of a phonemic discrimination deficit in reading disabled second- and fourth-graders. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 50, 396-415.
Hurford, D. P., & Sanders, R. E. (1995). Phonological recoding ability in young children with reading disabilities. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 20, 121-126.
Hurford, D. P., Schauf, J. D., Blaich, T., Bunce, L. & Moore, K. (1994). Early identification of children at risk for reading disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 27, 371-382.
Hurford, D. P., & Shedelbower, A. (1993). The relationship between discrimination and memory ability in children with reading disabilities. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 18, 101-113.
Hurford, D. P. & Webster, R. L. (1985). Decreases in simple reaction time as a function of stutterers` participation in a behavioral therapy. Journal of Fluency Disorders, 10, 301-310.
Khuvasanond, K., Sildus, T. I., Hurford, D. P., & Lipka, R. P. (2010). Comparative approaches to teaching English as a second language in the United States and English as a foreign language in Thailand. Proceedings of the International Conference on Language, Society, and Culture in Asian Contexts. Centre for Study of Foreign Languages, Hyderabad, India.
Lipka, R. P., Hurford, D. P., & Litten, M. J. (1992). Self in school: Age and school experience effects. In R. P. Lipka & T. M. Brinthaupt (Eds.), Self prospectives across the life span (93-115). Albany, NY: State University of New York Press.
Lynch, S., Hurford, D. P., & Cole, A. (2002). Parental enabling attitudes and locus of control of at-risk and honors students. Adolescence, 37(147), 527-550.
Marangoni, A. H. & Hurford, D. P. (1990). The effect of varying alveolar carbon dioxide levels on free recall. Brain and Cognition, 13, 77-85.
Metsala, J. L., Siegel. L. S., Hurford, D. P., & Ozier, M. R. (In press). Consensus without clarity for dyslexia identification: A commentary on Holden et al. Dyslexia.
Metsala, J. L., Siegel. L. S., Hurford, D. P., & Ozier, M. R. (2026). Defining dyslexia – A commentary on Carroll et al., (2025). The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 1-5.
Moore, C., & Hurford, D. P. (1998). Reactions of Students to a Brief Message Viewed on Commercial Television Concerning Homework. National Forum of Applied Educational Research, 11E(3) 113-119.
Porter, J., Dietrich, B., Givens, B., Masterson, T., Bettles, J., Brinkley, S. Callaghan, J., Fleming, T., Hurford, D., Knights, J., Matteoni, A., Middleton, C., Phillips, J., Powers, J., Schreiber, A., & Watkins, S. (2019). Report of the legislative task force on dyslexia to the 2019 Kansas legislature.
Rubio, R. & Hurford, D. P. (2026). Literacy as an economic imperative. The Midwest Quarterly, 67(3). 147-157.
Rumsey, S., Hurford, D. P., & Cole, A. (2003). The influence of knowledge and religiousness on attitudes toward organ donation. Transplantation Proceedings, 35(8), 2845-2850
Sayeski, K. L., & Hurford, D. P. (2022). A framework for examining reading-related education research and the curious case of Orton-Gillingham. Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 27(2), 1-11.
Siegel, L. S. & Hurford, D. P. (2019). The case against discrepancy models in the evaluation of dyslexia. Perspectives on Language and Literacy, 45(1), 23-25.
Siegel, L. S., Hurford, D. P., Metsala, J., & Odegard, T. N. (2022). The Demise of the Discrepancy Definition of Dyslexia: Commentary on Snowling, Hulme, and Nation. International Journal for Research in Learning Disabilities, 5(2).
Siegel, L. S., Hurford, D. P., Metsala, J., & Ozier, M. R. (2026). Does the Delphi study solve the definition of dyslexia? A commentary on Carroll et al. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
Siegel, L. S., Hurford, D. P., Metsala, J., Ozier, M. R., & Fender, A. C. (2025). Thoughts on the definition of dyslexia. Annals of Dyslexia.
Sharp, C., Hurford, D. P., Allison, J., Sparks, R., & Cameron, B. P. (1997). Facilitation of internal locus of control in adolescent alcoholics through biofeedback-assisted autogenic relaxation. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 55-60.
Sharp, C., Coltharp, H, Hurford, D. P., & Cole, A. (2000). Increasing mathematical problem-solving performance through relaxation training. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 12(1), 53-61.
Vogel, J., Hurford, D. P., Smith, J.V., & Cole, A. (2003). The relationship between depression and smoking in adolescents. Adolescence, 38(149), 57-74.
Curricula
Hurford, D. P. (2016). Advanced Codes. A reading curriculum for first-grade students.
Hurford, D. P. (2010). Secret Codes. A reading curriculum for young children. Pittsburg, KS: JETT Publishing.
Hurford, D. P. & Hurford, S. K. (2010). Literacy component of the Block Academy: Preschool Curriculum. Pittsburg, KS: DEPCO, LLC.
Books
Hurford, D. P. (2023). Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties: A Manual for Parents, Educators, and Students. Volume V – History of special education. Pittsburg, KS: JETT Publishing.
Hurford, D. P. (2023). Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties: A Manual for Parents, Educators, and Students. Volume VI – The application of special education law. Pittsburg, KS: JETT Publishing.
Children’s Books
Hurford, D. P. (2015). I Have Dyslexia (Boy Version, A. Huninghake, Illus.). JETT Publishing, Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2015). I Have Dyslexia (Girl Version, A. Huninghake, Illus.). JETT Publishing, Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2018). I Have Dyslexia (Multicultural Boy Version, A. Huninghake, Illus.). JETT Publishing, Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2018). I Have Dyslexia (Multicultural Girl Version, A. Huninghake, Illus.). JETT Publishing, Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2022). Tengo Dislexia (Chico Versión, A. Ahlders, Illus.). JETT Publishing, Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2022). Tengo Dislexia (Chica Versión, A. Ahlders, Illus.). JETT Publishing, Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2022). Tengo Dislexia (Chico Multicultural Versión, A. Ahlders, Illus.). JETT Publishing, Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2022). Tengo Dislexia (Chica Multicultural Versión, A. Ahlders, Illus.). JETT Publishing, Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P., & Cox, E. L. (2024). Dyslexia (A. Ahlders, Illus.). JETT Publishing, Pittsburg, KS.
Hurford, D. P. (2025). Secret Codes: Learning to Read (K. Short, Illus.). JETT Publishing, Pittsburg, KS.