Paul L. Morgan
Paul L. Morgan
Associate Professor of Education
paulmorgan@psu.edu
Education
- Ph.D. (2004) George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
- M.Ed. (1997) Curry School of Education, University of Virginia
- BA (1992) University of Oregon
Research Interests
Risk factors, trajectories, and the effects of interventions and services for learning and behavioral disabilities in early-to-middle childhood
Select Publications
Hillemeier, M. M., Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., & Maczuga, S. (in press). Quality disparities in child care for at-risk children: Comparing Head Start and non-Head Start settings. Maternal and Child Health.
Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., & Maczuga, S (in press). Do poor readers feel angry, sad, and unpopular? Scientific Studies of Reading.
Morgan, P. L., Sideridis, G., & Hua, Y. (in press). Initial and over time effects of fluency interventions for students with or at-risk for disabilities: A single-subject design meta-analysis. Journal of Special Education.
Hochstedt, K., Lei, P.-W., DiPerna, J. C., & Morgan, P. L. (2011). Examining the dimensionality of EARLI literacy skill scores using nonlinear factor analysis. Journal of Psychoeducational Asssessment, 29, 395-406.
Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., & Maczuga, S. (2011). Kindergarten children’s growth trajectories in reading and mathematics: Who falls increasingly behind? Journal of Learning Disabilities, 44, 472-488.
Hillemeier, M. M., Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., & Maczuga, S. A. (2011). Prenatal and socioeconomic risk factors for variable and persistent cognitive delay in a national sample. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 15, 1001-1010.
Hibel, J., Farkas, G., & Morgan, P. L. (2010). Who is placed into special education? Sociology of Education, 83, 312-332.
Morgan, P. L., Frisco, M., Farkas, G., & Hibel, J. (2010). A propensity score matching analysis of the effects of special education. Journal of Special Education, 43, 236-254.
Lei, P.W., Wu, Q., DiPerna, J. C., & Morgan, P. L. (2009). Developing short forms of the EARLI numeracy measures: Comparison of item selection methods. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 69, 825-842.
*Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., & Wu, Q. (2009) Five-year growth trajectories of kindergarten children with learning difficulties in mathematics. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 42, 306-321.
Hillemeier, M., Farkas, G., Morgan, P. L., Martin, M., & Maczuga, S. (2009). Disparities in the prevalence of cognitive delay: How early do they appear? Paediatric & Perinatal Epidemiology, 23, 186-198.
Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., Hillemeier, M., & Maczuga, S. (2009). Risk factors for learning-related behavior problems at 24 months of age: Population-based estimates. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 37, 401-413.
Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., & Wu, Q. (2009). Kindergarten predictors of recurring externalizing and internalizing psychopathology in 3rd and 5th grade. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 17, 67-79.
Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., & Hibel, J. (2008). Matthew effects for whom? Learning Disability Quarterly, 31, 187-198.
Morgan, P. L., & Meier, C. (2008). Dialogic Reading’s potential to improve children’s emergent literacy skills and behavior. Preventing School Failure, 52, 11-16.
Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., Tufis, P. S., & Sperling, R. S. (2008). Are reading and behavioral problems risk factors for each other? Journal of Learning Disabilities, 41, 417-436.
Morgan, P. L., Fuchs, D., Compton, D. L., Cordray, D. S., & Fuchs, L. S. (2008). Does early reading failure decrease children’s reading motivation? Journal of Learning Disabilities, 41, 387-404.
Sutherland, K. S., Lewis-Palmer, T., Stichter, J., & Morgan, P. L. (2008). Examining the influence of teacher behavior and classroom context on the behavioral and academic outcomes of students with emotional or behavioral disorders. Journal of Special Education, 41, 223-233.
Book Chapters
Morgan, P. L., & Fuchs, D. (in press). Does poor reading performance undermine young children’s motivation? For G. Sideridis & T. A. Citro (Eds.), Best practices in learning disabilities: Bridging the gap between research and practice. Boston, MA: Learning Disabilities Worldwide.
Morgan, P. L., Young, C., & Fuchs, D. (2005). Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies: Aneffective intervention for young readers. In G. Sideridis (Ed.), Research to practice: Effective interventions for children with learning disabilities (pp. 123-143). Boston: Learning Disabilities Worldwide.
Morgan, P., Young, C., & Fuchs, D. (2004). Using Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies to reverse Matthew effects in reading. In M. K. Riley & T. Citro (Eds.), Best practices for the inclusionary classroom: Leading researchers talk directly with teachers (pp. 38-47). Boston: Learning Disabilities Association of Massachusetts.
Select Presentations
Morgan, P. L., Staff, J., Farkas, G., Hillemeier, M. M., & Maczuga, S. (2012, May). Population-based estimates of minority children’s receipt of ADHD diagnosis and treatment in the U.S. Poster to be presented to the Annual Meeting of the Population Association of American, San Francisco, CA.
Hillemeier, M. M., Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., & Maczuga, S. (2012, May). Episodic and persistent maternal depressive symptoms: Population-based estimates of effects on school readiness and behavior. Poster to be presented to the Annual Meeting of the Population Association of American, San Francisco, CA.
Morgan, P. L., Zhao, Y., Farkas, G. (2012, April). Early reading failure and later socio-emotional maladjustment. Paper to be presented to the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, BC.
Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., Hillemeier, M., Hammer, C., & Maczuga, S. (2012, April). Risk factors for reading difficulties in early childhood. Paper to be presented to the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, BC.
Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., & Maczuga, S. (2011, September). Which teacher instructional practices most help 1st grade students with and without mathematics difficulties? Paper presented to the Fall Meeting of Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, Washington, DC.
Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., Maczuga, S. (2011, April). Risk factors for later mathematics difficulties. Paper presented to the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Morgan, P. L., Sideridis, G., & Hua, Y. (2011, April) Effects of fluency interventions for students with or at risk for disabilities. Paper presented to the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Morgan, P. L., Hillemeier, M. M., Farkas, G., & Maczuga, S. (2010, November). Low maternal education as a unique and general risk factor for developmental delay in preschoolers: Population-based estimates. Paper presented to the Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Denver, CO.
Hillemeier, M. M., Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., & Maczuga, S. (2010, November). Socioeconomic and race/ethnic disparities in child care quality at 48 months of age. Paper presented to the Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Denver, CO.
*Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., & Maczuga, S. (2010, June). Early risk factors for later mathematics difficulties. Paper presented to the Institutes of Education Sciences Research Conference, Washington, DC.
Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., & Wu, Q. (2010, April). Do poor readers feel angry, sad, and unpopular? Paper presented to the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., & Maczuga, S. (2010, April). Are minority children over- or under-represented in their receipt of early intervention and early childhood special education services? Paper presented to the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
Hillemeier, M. M., Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., & Maczuga, S. (2010, April). Perinatal and socioeconomic risk factors for variable and persistent cognitive delay at 24 and 48 months of age in a national sample. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Population Association of America, Dallas, TX.
Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., & Wu, Q. (2009, April). Risk factors for learning-related behaviors problems at 24 months of age. Paper presented to the Annual Meeting of the American Education Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., & Wu, Q. (2009, April). Predictors of mathematical proficiency: Separate estimates for children entering kindergarten with and without learning difficulties. Paper presented to the Annual Meeting of the American Education Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Wu, Q., Morgan, P. L., & Farkas, G. (2009, April). Testing for simultaneous Matthew effects in reading and mathematics: A parallel processes growth model. Paper presented to the Annual Meeting of the American Education Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Grants Awarded
Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., Hillemeier, M. M., & Hammer, C. (2012-2014). Risk factors and services for vocabulary delays in early childhood: Population-based estimates. National Center for Special Education Research (Early Intervention and Early Learning), Institute for Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. ($699,658). Goal 1. Principal Investigator.
Morgan, P. L. (2010-2013). Children with learning and behavioral disabilities in the primary grades. Social Sciences Research Institute, The Pennsylvania State University. ($150,000). Facilitated Project. Principal Investigator.
Morgan, P. L., Farkas, G., & Hillemeier, M. (2009-2011). Poverty, low birthweight, and early cognitive delay: A population-based approach. National Institute of Child and Human Development, National Institutes of Health ($403,559). R21. Principal Investigator.
Welsh, J. A., Bierman, K. L., Nix, R., Gest, R., & Morgan, P. L. (2009-2014). Focus on learning. National Institutes of Child and Human Development, National Institutes of Health ($3,589,725). R01. Investigator.
Morgan, P. L. (2008-2010). Children’s psychopathology: Trajectories, risk factors, and effects of services. National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship ($55,000). Principal Investigator.
Morgan, P. L., Hillemeier, M., & Farkas, G. (2008-2009). Pediatrician-directed screening and intervention for language delays in high-risk children. The Children, Youth, and Families Consortium, The Pennsylvania State University ($20,000). Principal Investigator.
Farkas, G., & Morgan, P. L. (2007-2009). Instructional effects on achievement growth of children with learning difficulties in mathematics. National Center for Special Education Research (Mathematics and Science), Institute for Education Sciences ($492,000). Goal 1. Principal Investigator.
Farkas, G., & Morgan, P. L. (2006-2007). The demography of early child health and disability. The Children, Youth, and Families Consortium, The Pennsylvania State University ($20,000). Co-Principal Investigator.
Miccio, A. W., Hammer, C. S., Lawrence, F., Lopez, L. M., Morgan, P. L., & Rodriquez, B. (2005-2010). Assessing bilingual phonological development in young children. National Institute of Child and Human Development, National Institutes of Health ($2,955,658). R01. Investigator.
DiPerna, J. C., Morgan, P. L., & Lee, P. W. (2005-2006). Development of early arithmetic, reading, and learning indicators for preschoolers. The Children, Youth, and Families Consortium, The Pennsylvania State University ($20,000). Co-Principal Investigator.
Morgan, P. L., & Sperling, R. (2004-2005). The causes and consequences of early reading failure: Using the ECLS-K to model the Matthew effects. Research Initiation Proposal Grant, College of Education, The Pennsylvania State University ($5,750). Principal Investigator.
Farkas, G., & Morgan, P. L. (2004-2006). What’s special about special education? Modeling the determinants and consequences of special education placement using the ECLS-K.
American Educational Research Association Research Grant ($35,000). Co-Principal Investigator.
DiPerna, J. C., Morgan, P. L., & Lee, P. W. (2004-2007). Development of early arithmetic, reading, and learning indicators for Head Start. Head Start—University Partnership
Grant for Measurement Development, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services ($597,817). Co-Principal Investigator.
Morgan, P. L. (2004). Tracking the effects of print access on the development of Matthew effects in children from low-income communities. Research Initiation Proposal Grant, College of Education, The Pennsylvania State University ($9,000). Principal Investigator.
Morgan, P. L., & Fuchs, D. (2002). Reversing the Matthew effects: Using Peer-AssistedLearning Strategies to promote reading skills, reading motivation, and reading practice by children with learning disabilities. Student-Initiated Research Project, Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education ($19,998). Student Investigator.
Morgan, P. L. (2001). Leaping into literacy! The Candace Bos Innovative Project Grant, Division of Learning Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children ($1,000). Principal Investigator.
Honors and Awards
Distinguished Early Career Award, Division of Research, Council for Exceptional Children (2012)
Outstanding Researcher Award, College of Education, The Pennsylvania State University (2012)
National Institutes of Health’s Office of Loan Repayment and Scholarship Award for Pediatric Research (2005-2007, 2007-2009)
Dissertation Award for Outstanding Doctoral Level Research, Division of Learning Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children (2005)
Robert Gaylord-Ross Award for Excellence in Scholarly Writing, Department of Special
Education, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
Dean’s Research Fellowship, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
Pass with Distinction, Doctoral Qualifying Exams, Department of Special Education, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
Dean’s Research Fellowship, University of Oregon
General University Scholarship, University of Oregon
Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
Mortar Board National Honor Society
Friar’s Club Honor Society, University of Oregon
Departmental Honors, Department of History, University of Oregon
Departmental Honors, Department of Philosophy, University of Oregon
Dean’s List, University of Oregon
Editorial Boards
American Journal of Education (Invited Consulting Editor, 2009-present)
Behavioral Disorders (Consulting Editor, 2005-present)
Insights on Learning Disabilities (Consulting Editor, 2005-present)
International Journal of Educational Research (Special Series Editor, 2006)
Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (Editorial Review Board, 2010-present)
Journal of Learning Disabilities (Editorial Review Board, 2012-2015)
Learning Disability Quarterly (Consulting Editor, 2010-present)
Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice (Editorial Review Board, 2005-present)
Reading Research Quarterly (Editorial Review Board, 2010-2012, invitation to continue term until 2013)
Review of Educational Research (Editorial Review Board, 2011-present)
