Selected Publications

• Ballin, A. & Kim, H.U. (manuscript in process). Making space for what matters: Creating a just and equitable classroom and school.
• Ballin, A. & Kim , H.U. (Submitted for publication). Enhancing inclusivity through calming corners: A qualitative exploration
• Kim, H.U., & Ballin, A .(2023). Pedagogical strategies to inspire teachers to teach all: How to change teachers’ perceptions about students from being a problem to having a problem." Equity in Education & Society, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/27526461231207403
• Ballin, A., Gao, l., Costello, M., & Diamond, M. Mentoring first-generation college students [Submitted for Publication]. Department of Education, Simmons University/Department of Education, Antioch University.
• Ballin, A.(2023). Embracing a trauma-sensitive approach: One school’s transformative experience of creating equitable schooling. Journal of Teaching and Learning 17(1). DOI: https://doi.org/10.22329/JTL.V17I1.7274 https://jtl.uwindsor.ca/index.php/jtl/article/view/7274
• Kim, H.U., & Ballin, A. (2023). Making the shift in theoretical orientation and teaching practices: Two educators’ narrative journey. The Educational Forum. 87:4, 347-361, DOI: 10.1080/00131725.2023.2168812
• McMakin, D., Ballin, A., & Fullerton, D. (2022). Secondary trauma, burnout, and teacher self-care during COVID-19: A mixed methods case study. Psychology in the Schools. DOI:10.1002/pits.22764
• Ballin, A., Davidson, E, Carron, J., & Drago, M. (2022). Making math add up for students receiving special education services. International Journal of Whole Schooling, 18(1), 1-28.
• Ballin, A. E. (2022). Connecting trauma-sensitive schooling and social-emotional learning to promote educational equity: One school’s intentional design. Children and Schools, 44(2),107-115. https://doi.org/10.1093/cs/cdab032
• Ballin, A., & Davidson, E. (2020, Special Edition). Five (not ten) teaching practices inclusive of students with anxiety [Special issue]. NEFDC Exchange: New England Faculty Development Consortium, 33, 8. https://nefdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ExchangePublicationSpecial-Edition2020.pdf
• Costello, M., Ballin, A., Diamond, M., & Gao, l. (2018). First-generation college students and non-first-generation college students: Perceptions of belonging. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 8(12). https://www.sciedupress.com/journal/index.php/jnep/article/view/13574/8646
• Ballin, A. (2018). Questions in special education: Unjust access to inequitable outcomes. Special Education Research, Policy & Practice, 2(1). http://issuu.com/hofstra/docs/2018_edition_special_education_rese?e=1304995/65357739
• Ballin, A. (2016). The quest for meaningful special education. Rowman and Littlefield Press.
• Reiff, M., & Ballin, A. (2016). Adult graduate student voices. Adult Learning, 27(2), 76-83. doi:10.1177/1045159516629927
• Ballin, A., Benson, J., & Burt, L. (1993). Trash conflicts: A science and social studies curriculum on the ethics of disposal. Educators for Social Responsibility.

Selected Academic Presentations

• “From Being a Problem to Having a Problem: W.A.L.K. the Path for Equitable Classrooms.” National Association of Multicultural Education. Online. March 2022.
• "Embracing a Trauma-Sensitive Approach: A Case Study of One School’s Transformative Experience to Create Equitable Schooling." 33rd Annual Ethnographic & Qualitative Research Conference (EQRC). Online. June 2021.
• “Teachers' Perceptions and Experiences with Secondary Trauma and Self-Care.” Massachusetts School Counselor Association. Online. April 2021.
• “Student Activist or Difficult Student? How the Misreading of Student Activism Leads to Inequitable Outcomes.” National Association of Multicultural Education. Online. October 2020.
• “Using a Trauma-Informed Lens to Promote Social-Emotional Learning for an Elementary School Community.” Massachusetts Council for Exceptional Children. Norwood, MA. November 2019.
• “Moving Students from Critique to Action.” National Association of Multicultural Education. Tucson, AZ. November 2019.
• “Inclusive SEL Goals for Equitable IEPs.” National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts Chapter Annual School Social Work Conference. Worcester, MA. October 2019.
• “5 Not 10 UDL Practices Inclusive of Students with Anxiety.” New England Faculty Development Consortium (NEFDC). Putney, VT. June 2019.
• “The Quest for Meaningful Special Education: Student Identification and Misidentification of Special Education Labels.” Council for Exceptional Children. Indianapolis, IN. January 2019.
• “Supporting Graduate Students with Disabilities.” Simmons University. Boston, MA. November 2018.
• “Distances Between Disabilities Studies and Special Education: How Many More ‘til We Rise Up?” National Association of Multicultural Education. Memphis, TN. November 2018.
• “Against All Odds: The Quest for a “Special Education.” Teacher Education Division of Council for Exceptional Children. Reno, NV. November 2018.
• “Using A Course Syllabus to Build a Classroom Learning Community.” Colleges of the Fenway. Boston, MA. November 2018.
• “Facilitating Emotionally-Laden Experiences in the Classroom.” New England Faculty Development Consortium (NEFDC). Newton, MA. June 2018.
• “Special Education: Unjust Access, Inequitable Outcomes.” Teacher Education Division of Council for Exceptional Children. Savannah, GA. November 2017.
• “Special Education: Unjust Access, Inequitable Outcomes.” National Association of Multicultural Education. Salt Lake City, UT. November 2017.
• “Fostering First Generation College Student Success Through Inclusion and Empowerment.” Sunshine State Conference on Teaching and Learning. Daytona Beach Shores, FL. February 2017.
• “Special Education: Unjust Access, Inequitable Outcomes.” Simmons College. Boston, MA. November 2016.
• “Classroom Games and Engagement for Learning.” Simmons College. Boston, MA. November 2016.
• “Increasing Awareness of First Generation Student Experience.” New England Faculty Development Consortium (NEFDC). Medford, MA. May 2016.
• “Increasing Awareness of First Generation Student Experience.” Colleges of the Fenway. Boston, MA. May 2016.
• “What Do Adult College Students Say Makes for Good and Bad Learning Experiences?” American Association of Adult and Continuing Education Conference (AAACE). Oklahoma City, OK. November 2015.
• “Emotional Challenges of Students with Language-Based Learning Disabilities.” Youth At Risk Conference. Beverly, MA. June 2013.
• “What Do Graduate Students Say About Student Self, Instructors, and Course Content/Process?” American Association of Adult and Continuing Education Conference (AAACE). Clearwater Beach, FL. 2010.
• “Redefining Accessibility: The Quest for a Meaningful Special Education.” Lesley University. Cambridge, MA. 2010.
• “What Do Adult Graduate Students Want?” Adult Education Research Conference (AERC). St. Louis, MO. 2008.
• “Using the Science Park.” National Science Teachers Association. Boston, MA. 2008.