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Dr. Flippo is Professor of Education in the Graduate College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She teaches graduate courses in Literacy Diagnosis and also Content Literacy. She is author of 14 books, her most recent one, “Preparing Students for Testing and Doing Better in School” (2008) was just published by Corwin Press / Sage Publishers; other recent titles, published by Heinemann include: Personal Reading (2005), Texts and Tests (2004), Assessing Readers (2003), and What Do the Experts Say? (1999); Reading Researchers in Search of Common Ground (2001) published by the International Reading Association (IRA); and the Handbook of College Reading and Study Strategy Research published by Lawrence Erlbaum (2000). She is currently working on one more book (her 15th): the “Handbook of College Reading and Study Strategy Research (2nd ed.)” for Erlbaum / Taylor & Francis / Routledge to be published in October 2008.
Dr. Flippo has also published over 90 articles and chapters in publications that include
The Reading Teacher, Reading Psychology, the Journal of Reading, the Reading & Writing Quarterly, the Phi Delta Kappan, Educational Leadership, and the Journal of Teacher Education. She has done two educational television series, one series was based on her “Expert Study” and the other on her work with diverse learners of all ages. Dr. Flippo is on many professional journal editorial boards, she was the Chair of IRA’s Intellectual Freedom Committee (2004-2006), currently serves on IRA’s Early Literacy Committee (2007-2009), and was elected to the College Reading Association’s (CRA) Board of Directors (2006-2009). Additionally she was honored as a Literacy Champion (2006-2007) by the Boston Herald and Verizon.
Dr. Flippo has taught from pre-school through college and university levels. She’s done numerous Keynote Addresses in the professional organizations as well as at colleges and universities in the US. She is known for her ability to speak and write plainly and openly to a wide range of audiences on a wide range of topics across grade levels regarding issues in education and literacy, assessment and instruction, student learning and motivation, and professional development. Dr. Flippo actively engages in professional development and mentorship with many colleagues at her university, and she immensely enjoys mentoring her own graduate students’ professional development.
Published Scholarship
Flippo, R. F. (Ed.). (2004). The “Expert Study” revisited [Special issue]. Reading & Writing Quarterly: Overcoming learning difficulties, 20 (1).
Flippo, R. F. (2004). The “Expert Study” revisited: An introduction. Reading & Writing Quarterly: Overcoming learning difficulties, 20 (1), 1-8.
Flippo, R. F. (2005). Feature article: Questions to consider when reviewing standardized tests for classroom use. WSRA Journal, 45 (3), 24-25.
Flippo, R. F. (2003). Canceling diversity: High-stakes teacher testing and the real crisis. Multicultural Perspectives, 5 (4), 42-45.
Flippo, R. F., & Canniff, J. (2003). Who is not teaching our children: The paradox of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure. Multicultural Perspectives, 5 (2), 40-45.
Flippo, R. F. (2002). Repeating history: Teacher licensure testing in Massachusetts. Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, 16 (3), 211-229.
Allen, D., & Flippo, R. F. (2002). Alternate assessment in the preparation of literacy educators: Responses from students. Reading Psychology, 23 (1), 15-26.
Flippo, R. F., & Riccards, M. (2000). Initial teacher certification testing in Massachusetts: A case of the tail wagging the dog. Phi Delta Kappan, 82 (1), 34-37.
Flippo, R. F., & Canniff, J. (2000). Teacher competency whitewash: How one high-stakes test eliminates diversity from the teaching force. Connection: New England’s Journal of Higher Education and Economic Development, 15 (2), 28-31.
Flippo, R. F. (1999). Redefining the Reading Wars: The war against reading researchers. Educational Leadership, 52 (2), 38-41.
Flippo, R. F. (1998). Points of agreement: A display of professional unity in our field. The Reading Teacher,52 (1), 30-40.
Flippo, R. F. (1998). Finding common ground: A review of the Expert Study. Keynote Address. In E. G. Sturtevant, J. Dugan, P. Linder, & W. M. Linek ((Eds.), Literacy and community (pp. 31-38). The Twentieth Yearbook of the College Reading Association. Carrollton, GA: West Georgia College.
Flippo, R. F. (1997). Sensationalism, politics, and literacy: What’s going on? Phi Delta Kappan, 79 (4), 301-304.
Flippo, R. F. (1999). Sensationalism, politics, and literacy: What’s going on? In M. Alampi, & P. M. Comeau (Eds.), American education annual: Trends and issues in the educational community: Academic year 1997-1998 (pp. 771-777). Farmington Hills, MI: Gale.
(Reprinted from the Phi Delta Kappan, volume 79, issue 4, pp. 301-304, by R. F. Flippo)
Flippo, R. F., Hetzel, C., Gribouski, D., & Armstrong, L. (1997).Creating a Student Literacy Corps in a diverse community. Phi Delta Kappan, 78 (8), 644-646.
Flippo, R. F. (1996). After the teaching certificate, what next: Opportunities for professional development and growth. New Teacher Advocate, 4(1).
Gibson, P. S., & Flippo, R. F. (1996, Spring). Metacognitive assessment and exercises to develop and enhance metacognitive awareness. Balanced Reading Instruction, 3 (1), 19-25.
Bonci, C., Leger, P., & Flippo, R. F. (1996). Modeling: A process approach to higher levels of comprehension, learning, and thinking strategies development. Primer, 25 (2), 21-24.
Flippo, R. F., & Radley, K. (1995). Reflections of a student teacher and a student teacher supervisor: “Morning News” a strategy that works. The Reading Professor, 18 (1), 43-54.
Flippo, R. F. (1993). Developing teacher education students as professionals: Empowering students through articulation, reflection, writing, and presentation. The Reading Professor, 16 (1), 23-28.
Schnittjer, C. J., & Flippo, R. F. (1991). Impact of certification testing on school administrators: The Georgia experience. Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, 4 (3), 293-307.
Marden, M., Richard, M., & Flippo, R. F. (1991). Fifth grade/kindergarten mentor program: Beginnings. New England Reading Association Journal, 27 (2), 2-4.
Flippo, R. F. & Smith, J.A. (1990). Details, details, details. The Reading Teacher, 44 (3).
Flippo, R. F., & Smith, J. A. (1990). Encouraging parent involvement through Home Letters.
The Reading Teacher,44 (4).
Orlando, V., Caverly, D., Swetnam, L., & Flippo, R. F. (1989). Text demands in college classes: An investigation. Forum for Reading, 21(1), 43-48.
Orlando, V., Caverly, D., Swetnam, L., & Flippo, R. F. (2003). Text demands in college classes: An investigation. In E. Paulson, M. Laine, S. Biggs, & T. Bullock (Eds.), College Reading Research and Practice(pp. 118-125). Newark, DE: International Reading Association. (Reprinted from the Forum for Reading, volume 21, issue 1, pp. 43-48, by V. Orlando, C. Caverly, L. Swetnam, & R. F. Flippo)
Flippo, R. F. (1988). The use of music, songs and lyrics in reading instruction. In C. Anderson (Ed.), Reading: The abc and beyond (pp. 55-61). London: United Kingdom Reading Association and Macmillan Education.
Flippo, R. F. (1988). Teacher assessment: The policies, politics, problems, and issues: What can we do as a profession?, In D. Lumpkin, M. Harshbarger, P. Ransom, & J. Williams (Eds.), The Dilemmas of Teaching Reading (pp. 33-35). The Eighth Yearbook of the American Reading Forum. Muncie, IN: Ball State University.
Flippo, R. F. (1986). Teacher certification testing: Perspectives and issues. Journal of Teacher Education, 37 (2), 2-9.
Flippo, R. F., & Foster, C. R. (1984). Teacher competency testing and its impact on educators. Journal of Teacher Education, 35( 2), 10-13.
Flippo, R. F., & Foster, C. R. (1985). Teacher competency testing and its impact on educators. In G. C. Hall (Ed.), Teacher Competence, Hot Topic Series, volume ten (pp. 125-128). Bloomington, IN: Phi Delta Kappa’s Center on Evaluation, Development and Research. (Reprinted from the Journal of Teacher Education, volume 35, issue 2, pp. 10-13, by R. F. Flippo & C. R. Foster)
Flippo, R. F., & Frounfelker, C. (1988). Teach map reading through self assessment. The Reading Teacher, 42 (3).
Flippo, R. F., & Frounfelker, C. (1993). Teach map reading through self assessment. In M. W. Olson & S. P. Homan (Eds.), Teacher to teacher: Strategies for the elementary classroom (pp. 96-97).Newark, DE: International Reading Association. (Reprinted from The Reading Teacher,Volume 42, issue three, by R.F. Flippo & C. Frounfelker)
Flippo, R. F. (1988). The where, what, and how of publishing in college reading. Journal of College Reading and Learning, 21, 104-112.
Flippo, R. F. (1986). Using the word processor to clarify textual phrasing. Reading Horizons, 27 (1), 65-68.
Flippo, R. F. (1986). What are the political ramifications of the teacher competency assessment movement? Urban Educator, 8 (1), 55-58.
Flippo, R. F., & Lecheler, R. (1987). Adjusting reading rate: Metacognitive awareness. The
Reading Teacher, 40 (7), 712-713.
Flippo, R. F., & Lecheler, R. (1993). Adjusting reading rate: Metacognitive awareness. In M. W. Olson & S. W. Homan (Eds.), Teacher to teacher: Strategies for the elementary classroom (pp. 64-65) . Newark, DE: International Reading Association. (Reprinted from The Reading Teacher, volume 40, issue seven, pp. 712-713, by R. F. Flippo & R. Lecheler)
Flippo, R. F., & Terrell, W. R. (1984). Personalized instruction: An exploration of its effects on developmental reading students’ attitudes and self-confidence. Reading World,23 (4), 315-324.
Flippo, R. F. (1984). A test bank for the secondary / college reading lab. Journal of Reading,27 (8), 732-733.
Flippo, R. F. (1986). The mandate: Evaluation of teacher candidates by use of competency tests. In D. Lumpkin, M. Harshberger, & P. Ransom (Eds.), Evaluation in reading: Learning, teaching, administering (pp. 229-232). The Sixth Yearbook of American Reading Forum. Muncie, IN: Ball State University.
Flippo, R. F. (1986). Commentary on reading and learning: The learning abilities of three types of poor readers. In D. Lumpkin, M. Harshberger, & P. Ransom (Eds.), Evaluation in reading: Learning, teaching, administering (pp.296-297). The Sixth Yearbook of the American Reading Forum. Muncie, IN: Ball State University.
Flippo, R. F., & Hayes, D. A. (1985-1986). Graduate preparation and licensure examination for reading specialists. Journal of Reading Education, 11 (2), 18-28.
Flippo, R. F., & Branch, H. (1985). A program to help parents prepare pre-schoolers for reading. Reading Horizons, 25 (2), 120-122.
Flippo, R. F. (1986). An update on the ever growing momentum of teacher competency testing. In T. N. Jones & D. P. Semler (Eds.), School law update 1986 (pp. 228-237). Topeka, KS: National Organization on Legal Problems of Education.
Flippo, R. F. (1985). Evidence of the cognitive and metacognitive effects of punctuation and intonation: Can the new technologies help? In J. Ewing (Ed.), Reading and the new technologies (pp.92-95). London: United Kingdom Reading Association and Heinemann Educational Books.
Resources in Education, November 1985 (ERIC No. ED 258 138)
Flippo, R. F. (1985). Punctuation and intonation: The effects on young readers’ comprehension and perception of text. In G. H. McNinch (Ed.), Reading research in 1984: Comprehension, computers, communication (133-137). The Fifth Yearbook of the American Reading Forum. Athens, GA: University of Georgia.
Flippo, R. F. (1985). Reaction: A national assessment of undergraduate secondary area reading courses---Components and characteristics. In G. H. McNinch (Ed.), Reading Research in 1984: Comprehension, Computers, Communication (pp. 74-75). The Fifth Yearbook of the American Reading Forum. Athens, GA: University of Georgia.
Flippo, R. F., & Hayes, D. A. (1984). Preparation in reading and educator certification: Requirements, needs, issues. In G. H. McNinch (Ed.), Reading Teacher Education (pp. 27-29). The Fourth Yearbook of the American Reading Forum. Athens, GA: University of Georgia.
Flippo, R., & Hayes, D.. (1984, Summer). Preparation in reading and educator certification: Requirements, needs, issues. Reading in Virginia, 8-9.
(Reprinted from Reading Teacher Education,1984, pp. 27-29, by R. F. Flippo & D. H. Hayes)
Flippo, R. F. (1983). Student reaction cards: A tool for mini-conferencing college students in developmental reading and lab courses. Reading Psychology, 4 (1), 53-56.
Gordon, B., & Flippo, R. F. (1983). An update on college reading improvement programs in the southeastern United States. Journal of Reading, 27 (2), 155-165.
Dwyer, E. J., & Flippo, R. F. (1983). Multisensory approaches to teaching spelling. Journal of Reading, 27(2),171-172.
Flippo, R. F., Hayes, D. A., & Aaron, R. L. (1983). Teacher competency testing and reading specialty preparation in Georgia. In G. H. McNinch (Ed.), Reading Research to Reading Practice. The Third Yearbook of the American Reading Forum. Athens, GA: University of Georgia.
Resources in Education, September 1983 (ERIC No. ED 338 621)
Flippo, R. F. (1983). Reaction: Improving comprehension instruction in elementary classrooms. In G. H. McNinch (Ed.), Reading Research to Reading Practice. The Third Yearbook of the American Reading Forum. Athens, GA: University of Georgia.
Flippo, R. F. (1983). Reaction: The development of voice range and sense of audience in young writers--Integrating reading and writing. Reading Research to Reading Practice. The Third
Yearbook of the American Reading Forum. Athens, GA: University of Georgia.
Flippo, R. F. (1982). Organizing for diagnostic instruction in a reading lab. Reading Horizons, 22 (4), 287-291.
Flippo, R. F., & Borthwick, P. (1982). Should testwiseness curriculum be a part of undergraduate teacher education? In G. H. McNinch (Ed.), Reading in the Disciplines (pp. 117-120). The Second Yearbook of the American Reading Forum. Athens, GA: University of Georgia.
Resources in Education, December 1982 (ERIC No. ED 218 591)
Flippo, R. F. (1982).Do we need differential diagnosis at the college level? Maybe. Western College Reading Association Journal, 2 (2), 1-3.
Flippo, R. F. (1982). Use of students’ perceptions of reading/study skill improvement: A possibility for accountability in developmental programs. Forum for Reading, 13 (1), 27-34.
Flippo, R. F. (1981). Diagnostic performance-based assessment: A tool for the kindergarten and primary grade teacher. Reading Horizons, 21 (4), 258-261.
Raygor, A. L., & Flippo, R. F. (1981). Varieties of comprehension measures: A comparison of intercorrelations among several reading tests. In G. H. McNinch (Ed.), Comprehension: Process and Product (pp. 13-17). The First Yearbook of the American Reading Forum. Athens, GA: University of Georgia.
Resources in Education, July 1981 (ERIC No. ED 198 485)
Flippo, R. F. (1981). Reaction: Effects of listening/reading transfer. In G. H. McNinch (Ed.), Comprehension: Process and Product (p. 108-109). First Yearbook of the American Reading Forum.1981. Athens, GA: University of Georgia.
Flippo, R. F. (1980). The need for comparison studies of college students’ reading gains in developmental reading programs using general and specific levels of diagnosis. In M. L. Kamil & A. J. Moe (Eds.), Perspectives in reading Research and instruction (pp. 259-263). The Twenty-Ninth Yearbook of the National Reading Conference. Washington, DC: National Reading Conference.
Resources in Education, August 1980 (ERIC No. ED 184 061)
Flippo, R. F. (1980). Diagnosis and prescription of college students in developmental reading programs–A review of literature. Reading Improvement, 17 (4), pp.278-285.
Flippo, R. F. (1980). The development of a postsecondary reading program-- Some ideas. Forum for Reading,12 (1), 44-53.
Flippo, R. F. (1980). Peer and critique grouping procedure: A strategy for teaching composition. Organization of Teacher Educators in Reading Journal, 7 (20), 6-8.
Flippo, R. F. (1980). A diagnostic/prescriptive/counseling/cataloging system. In F. Schale & M. Epner (Eds.), Innovative learning strategies: 1979-1980 (pp. 119-121). The Yearbook of College Reading Improvement: International Reading Association.
Flippo, R. F. (1981). Helping young children develop oral language skills. Carolina English Teacher, 4 (1), 56-57.
Flippo, R. F. (1980). The relationship between reading and writing. Carolina English Teacher,
3 (1), 37-39.
Flippo, R. F. (1979). Critical thinking for the main idea: A summary. Carolina English Teacher, 2 (1), 35-36.
PUBLICATIONS : ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRIES
Flippo, R. F. (2002). Standardized testing. In Literacy in America: An encyclopedia of history, theory, and practice (Vol. 2, pp. 615–617). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC–CLIO.
Flippo, R. F. (2002). Test preparation. In Literacy in America: An encyclopedia of history, theory, and practice (Vol. 2, pp. 650–651). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC–CLIO.
Flippo, R. F. (2002). Study skills and strategies. In Literacy in America: An encyclopedia of history, theory, and practice (Vol.2, pp. 631–632). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC–CLIO.
Flippo, R. F. (2002). Round-robin oral reading. In Literacy in America: An Encyclopedia of History, Theory, and Practice (Vol. 2, pp. 553–554). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC–CLIO.
PUBLICATIONS : BOOK REVIEWS
Flippo, R. F. (1992). Professional materials. [Review of the book Support programs in higher education for students with disabilities]. Journal of Reading, 35 (7), 606.
Flippo, R. F. (1989). Classroom materials. [ Review of the books Becoming a successful student, and Reading and study skills]. Journal of Reading, 33 (1), 74-75.
PUBLICATIONS : EDITORIALS
Flippo, R. F. (Ed.) (1991-1992). A look back and thank you. [Editorial ]. Forum for Reading, 23 (1 & 2), 4-5.
Flippo, R. F. (Ed.) (1991). Assessment: A crucial and unique component of college reading programs.[ Editorial ]. Forum for Reading, 22 (2), 4.
Flippo, R. F. (Ed.) (1990). In dedication to Al Raygor: 1922-1989. [ Editorial ]. Forum for Reading, 21 (2), 4-10.
Flippo, R. F. (Ed.) (1989). College reading: Demands, purposes, approaches, motivations, reading rates and difficulty levels. [ Editorial ]. Forum for Reading, 21 (1), 40-41.
Flippo, R. F. (Ed.) (1989). Reflection & metacognition: Two important goals in college reading programs. [ Editorial ]. Forum for Reading, 20 (2), 5.
Flippo, R. F. (Ed.) (1988). The newest assault: Cultural literacy. [Editorial ]. Forum for Reading, 20 (1), 4.
Flippo, R. F. (Ed.) (1987). The roles, responsibilities, and preparation of developmental reading-study skills professionals. [Editorial ]. Forum for Reading, 19 (1), 4-5.
Flippo, R. F. (Ed.) (1987). Running amuck in college reading. [Editorial ]. Forum for Reading, 18 (2), 45.
Flippo, R. F. (Ed.) (1986). A current perspective of college reading and study skills. [Editorial ]. Forum for Reading, 18 (1), 5.
Flippo, R. F. (Ed.) (1986). Results of the First Annual Flippo Poll: College professors and staff respond. [ Editorial l . Forum for Reading, 17 (2).
Flippo, R. F. (1985) (Ed.). The first annual, (and maybe last), Flippo Poll. [ Editorial ]. Forum for Reading, 17 (1), 5.
Flippo, R. F. (1985) (Ed.). Publish and perish: Publish better books and hope the use of others perishes. [ Editorial ]. Forum for Reading, 16 (2), 45.
Flippo, R. F. (1984). (Ed.). College reading improvement: An issue in the Untied Kingdom as well as in the United States.[ Editorial ]. Forum for Reading, 16 (1), 5.
Flippo, R. F. (1984) (Ed.). A reading curriculum at risk. [ Editorial ]. Forum for Reading, 15 (2), 45-46.
Flippo, R. F. (1983) (Ed.). Entering a new era. [ Editorial ]. Forum for Reading, 15 (1), 5.
Flippo, R. F. (Ed.) (1983). A perspective on the “college reading problem”. [Editorial]. Forum for Reading, 14 (1), 3-4.
PUBLICATIONS : BOOKLET
Flippo, R. F. (1982). How to help grow a reader. Metro Atlanta/Georgia State University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, 1982. [Reprinted in 1990 from How to help grow a reader by R. F. Flippo for the Fitchburg State College Parent Education Outreach Publications Series]
PUBLICATIONS : CHAPTERS
Flippo, R. F., Becker, M., & Wark, D. M. (under contract). Test preparation. In R. F. Flippo & D. C. Caverly (Eds), Handbook of college reading and study strategy research (2nd ed.). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Flippo, R. F., & Schumm, J. S. (under contract). Reading and studying tests. In R. F. Flippo & D. C. Caverly (Eds.), Handbook of college reading and study strategy research (2nd ed.). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Flippo, R. F., Becker, M., & Wark, D. M. (2000). Preparing for and taking tests. In R. F. Flippo & D. C. Caverly (Eds), Handbook of college reading and study strategy research (pp. 221-260). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Flippo, R. F., & Schumm, J. S. (2000). Reading tests. In R. F. Flippo & D. C. Caverly (Eds.), Handbook of College reading and study strategy research (pp. 403-472). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Wark, D. M., & Flippo, R. F. (1991). Preparing for and taking tests. In R. F. Flippo & D. C. Caverly (Eds.), Teaching reading & study strategies at the college level (pp. 294-338). Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
Flippo, R. F., Hanes, M., & Cashen, C. J. (1991). Reading tests. In R. F. Flippo & D. C. Caverly (Eds.), College reading & study strategy programs (pp, 118-210). Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
PUBLICATIONS : EDITED PROFESSIONAL BOOKS
Flippo, R. F., & Caverly, D. C. (Eds.) (under contract). Handbook of college reading and study strategy research. (2nd ed.).Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Flippo, R. F. (Ed.) (2001). Reading researchers in search of common ground. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
Flippo, R. F., & Caverly, D. C. (Eds.) (2000). Handbook of college reading and study strategy research. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Flippo, R. F., & Caverly, D. C. (Eds.) (1991). College reading and study strategy programs. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
Flippo, R. F., & Caverly, D. C. (Eds.) (1991). Teaching reading and study strategies at the college level. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
Flippo, R. F. (Ed.) (1982). Innovative learning strategies: 1981-1982. The Fifth Yearbook of College Reading Improvement: International Reading Association
PUBLICATIONS : PROFESSIONAL BOOKS
Flippo, R. F. (in press). Preparing students for testing and doing better in school. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press / SAGE Publications.
Flippo, R. F. (2005). Personal Reading: How to match children to books. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Flippo, R. F. (2004). Texts and tests: Teaching study skills across content areas. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Flippo, R. F. (1999). What do the experts say? Helping children learn to read: Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
PUBLICATIONS : TEXTBOOKS
Flippo, R. F. and others (under contract). Literacy and Young Children (1st ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill / Prentice Hall.
Flippo, R. F. (2003). Assessing readers: Qualitative diagnosis and instruction. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Flippo, R. F. (1997). Reading assessment and instruction: A qualitative approach to diagnosis. Ft. Worth, TX: Harcourt Brace College Publishers.
Cheek, E., Flippo, R. F., & Lindsey, J. (1997). Reading for success in elementary schools.
Boston: McGraw-Hill / Brown & Benchmark.
Cheek, E., Flippo, R. F., & Lindsey, J. (1989). Reading for success in elementary schools. Ft. Worth, TX: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
PUBLICATIONS : WORKTEXTS
Flippo, R. F. (2000). TestWise: Strategies for success in taking tests (2nd ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Good Apple an imprint of McGraw-Hill Children’s Publishing.
Flippo, R. F. (1988). TestWise: Strategies for success in taking tests. Torrance, CA: Fearon Teacher Aids / Good Apple / Frank Schaffer Publications.
PUBLICATIONS : TEACHING AID
lippo, R. F. (1981). Home involvement activities: First grade. Atlanta, GA: Atlanta Public Schools, Division of Instructional Planning and Development. (Work for hire)
GRANTS
Flippo, R. F. (1997-2002). Collaborating Partner and Consultant for Star Schools Grant, Transitions, with the Massachusetts Corporation for Educational Telecommunications (MCET). Funded by the US Department of Education.
Hetzel, C. W., & Flippo, R. F. (1990-1992; 1993-1997). Fitchburg State College-Fitchburg Public Schools Literacy Corps Project. Funded by Student Literacy Corps Program, US Department of Education.
Flippo, R. F. (1993; 1994; 1998; 2000; 2002). Graduate Faculty Research Grants. Funded by Fitchburg State College, Division of Graduate and Continuing Education.
Flippo, R. F. (1996). Professional development of education students. Funded by Ruth Butler Achievement Grant.
Flippo, R. F. (1993). Teacher education outreach publications. Funded by Massachusetts Teacher Association (MTA) Professional Development Grant.
Flippo, R. F. (1989; 1990, 1991). Parent education outreach publications. Funded by Massachusetts Teacher Association (MTA) Professional Development Grant; and Ruth Butler Achievement Grant.
Flippo, R. F. (1990-1991; 1990). Professional development speakers’ series: Applauding teacher education students and graduates. Funded by Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) Professional Development Grant; and Ruth Butler Achievement Grant.
Flippo, R. F. (1988; 1989). Text demands in college classes. Funded by Ruth Butler Achievement Grant.
Flippo, R. F. (1982). How to help grow a reader project. Funded by Phi Delta Kappa
Revised 12/03/07