PUblications

Pelton, A., & Parker, L. (in preparation). From Simulation to Real Work: Why Authentic Experiences Matter in Transition Planning

Parker, L., Coleman, O. F., & Pelton, A. (in preparation). Digital tools and secondary transition planning: An evaluation of technology integration within individualized education programs for students with disabilities..

Pelton, A., Coleman, O. F., & Parker, L. (in preparation). Evaluating assistive technology integration and goal alignment in individualized education programs: A document analysis.

Pelton, A. Parker, L. (in preparation). Beyond the Checkbox: Rethinking Assistive Technology in IEP Development.

Pelton, A. (in preparation). Transition Starts in Middle School: Practical Ways Teachers Build Real-World Skills

Presentations

International Conferences

People studying around a table, one person looking at a laptop, another person with a coffee cup, in a bright room.

Pelton, A. (2025, October). Exploring Dual Enrollment Opportunities for Students with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities [Oral Presentation] Council for Exceptional Children Division on Career Development and Transition Conference, Denver Co, United States.

Title slide for a presentation titled 'Montessori for All: Insights from an Inclusive School,' with photos of diverse children engaged in outdoor activities, gardening, and classroom learning.

Barker, R., Pelton, A. (2025, February). Montessori for all: Insights from an inclusive school [Oral Presentation]. Montessori Educational Programs International (MEPI) Conference, Wrightsville Beach, NC, United States.

National Conferences

An infographic titled "Guide to an Inclusive Research Framework" from the University of Central Florida. It outlines five components of a study framework: Simplify language, Technological Implementation, Understand the Role of Accommodations, Diverse Data Collection, and Yield to Participants’ Needs. The infographic features a magnifying glass with the word "STUDY" in it and a bar chart titled "Student Support in Existing Studies" showing research evidence. It includes an introduction, rationale, methods, and a QR code.

Barker, R., Fonseca, J., Loeffler, R., & Pelton, A. (2025, March). Looking beyond barriers: A guide to inclusive research [Poster session]. Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Special Education Convention and Expo, Baltimore, MD, United States.

Regional Conferences

Cover page for a presentation or report with logos of Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute and University of Central Florida. It features a colorful tree emerging from an open book. The title is "T.H.R.I.V.E.!" and the subtitle reads "Transforming Higher Education by Recognizing Inclusive Voices in Education," authored by Alexandria Pelton and Juliana Hirn.

Pelton, A., & Hirn, J. (2025, July). Help all graduate students T.H.R.I.V.E.! Transforming higher education by recognizing inclusive voices and education [Oral presentation]. Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (FLASHA) Annual Convention, Orlando, FL, United States.

Yellow presentation slide with black text, featuring the University of Central Florida logo at the top. The slide title reads: "Yes, I Can! Empowering Learning Through Collaboration: A University of Central Florida and Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida Partnership." Below, the names of the authors are listed: Teri Faucette, Kathleen M. Lind, Johanna Fonseca, Alexandria Pelton, all with M.Ed. titles, and the designation "Doctoral Scholars" from the University of Central Florida. There are two QR codes at the bottom corners of the slide.

Faucette, T., Lind, K., Fonseca, J., & Pelton, A. (2025, July). Yes, iCan! Empowering learning through collaboration: A University of Central Florida and Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida partnership [Oral presentation]. Florida Council for Exceptional Children (FCEC) Annual Conference, Gainesville, FL, United States.

Local Conferences

Presentation slide titled 'Technophobia: Challenges for Senior Faculty Using AI' with names of three presenters listed below.

Qadri, Y., Qadri, S., Pelton, A. (2024, October). Taking charge of our technophobia: Challenges and Solutions for using generative AI [Oral Presentation], Unlocking the Potential of AI Conference. Valencia College, Orlando, FL, United States.

Professional Development

An illustration of a football player in a helmet holding a football, with the title '8 Game-Changing Strategies for Behavior Management' and the author 'Alexandria Pelton M.Ed' at the top.

Pelton, A. (2024, October). 10 game-changing strategies for behavior management [Professional Development]. Valencia College, Orlando, FL, United States.

A pink visual display with sticky notes, stickers, and paper notes highlighting themes of education and neurodiversity, including stars, a heart, and colorful book stickers.

Pelton, A. (2024, March). Beyond the classroom: Understanding ESE and individual needs [Professional Development]. Valencia College, Orlando, FL, United States.

A colorful poster promoting creative collaborations with arts integration, featuring children engaging in artistic activities and the UCP of Central Florida Charter Schools logo.

Real, L., Pelton, A. (2019, August). Creative Collaborations with Arts Integration [Professional Development]. UCP Charter Schools, Orlando, FL, United States.