Ph.D. University of Northern Colorado, School Psychology Program (APA-Accredited Program)
M.A. University of Denver Special Education-Moderate Needs
BS. Mathematics Lafayette College A. B. History
Professional/Academic Experience
2021-present
Professor and Chair of School Psychology Department, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.
2017-2021 Associate Professor in School Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley,
CO.
2015-2017
Assistant Professor in School Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.
2013-2015
Associate Professor in School Psychology, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD.
2007-2013
Assistant Professor in School Psychology, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD. Teaching courses in academic and behavioral
intervention, cognitive assessment, neuropsychology, multiculturalism and practicum.
2011- 2015
School Psychology consultant, Educational Services Unit # 1, Bloomfield, NE. Provided school psychological services
to students, families, and teachers. This includes assessment, behavioral and academic
intervention, crisis intervention, and counseling.
2006-2007
School Psychologist, Jefferson Parish Public School System, Jefferson Parish, LA. Louisiana School Psychology
Internship Consortium. (LAS*PIC). Developed behavior plans for individual students
and classrooms. Provided counseling services to students with behavioral and emotional
difficulties. Conducted training sessions on multidisciplinary staffing and behavioral
planning. Assisted district in implementation of corrective action plan and implementation
of reauthorization of IDEA. Conducted individual and group assessments for students
to determine special education eligibility. Rotation in preschool screenings.
1999-2006
Academic and Behavioral Consultant, Excelsior Youth Center Residential Treatment Facility, Aurora, CO. Created and implemented
individualized educational plans for adolescent females with behavioral and emotional
difficulties. Performed individualized and group achievement and cognitive testing.
Provided consultation services to therapists, teachers and administrators about complex
learning and behavioral disorders. Coordinated academic tracking and program evaluation
for residential high school. Programmed database IEP software. Worked on peer support
team to help faculty and staff who had stressful working experiences. Led faculty
workshops about working with oppositional children, nonverbal learning disabilities,
and executive dysfunction.
Other Experience
License/Certification
Licensed School Psychologist – Colorado Department of Education. 169552
Licensed Psychologist – Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. Psyc.00013667\
National Certification in School Psychology
South Dakota State Board of Education Certificate in School Psychology.
Research/Areas of Interest
Classroom management
Academic and Behavioral Interventions
Professional issues for school psychology faculty
Publications/Creative Works
*King, B.L., *Mickelson, L. R., Hulac, D.M., Aspiranti, K.B., *Odiorne S. C., & *Boetel,
A. (In press). School psychology program characteristics, student race, and gender. School Psychology Training and Pedagogy.
Hulac, D.M., & Aspiranti, K.B. (2023). Publication outlets for school psychology faculty: 2016-2020. Psychology in the schools.
Kriescher, S.L., Hulac, D.M., *Ryan, A.M., & King, B. L. (2022). Evaluating the Evidence for Fidget Toys in the Classroom. Intervention in School and Clinic, 10534512221130070.
*Lualin, S., Hulac, D., & Pratt, A.A. (2022). Standardized administration of the Autism Diagnostic Obersation Schedule,
across treatment settings. Psychology in the Schools.
Aspiranti, K., Hulac, D.M. (2022). Using Fidget Spinners to Improve On-Task Classroom Behavior for Students
with ADHD. Behavior Analysis in Practice.
Truong, D.M., Tanaka, M.L., Cooper, J.M., Song, S., Talapatra, D., Arora, P., McKinney,
E., Williams, S., Stratton-Gadke, K., Jimerson, S.R., Pandes-Carter, L., Hulac, D.M.
& García-Vázquez, E. (2021). School psychology unified call for deeper understanding, solidarity, and
action to eradicate anti-AAAPI racism and violence. School Psychology Review, 50(2-3), 469-483.
Hulac, D.M., *Odiorne, S., & Hughes, T. (2021). School Psychology faculty perceptions of accreditation and the NASP approval
process. School Psychology Training and Pedagogy.
*Schneider, M.M., Hulac, D. M., Mickelson, L. R., & *Phillips, E. K. (2021). Middle School students' preferences for praise. Psychology in the Schools.
Hulac, D.M., Aspiranti, K., *Kresicher, S., Briesch, A.M. & Athanasiou, M. (2021). A Multisite Study of the Effect of Fidget Spinners on Academic Performance.
Contemporary School Psychology, 1-7.
Hulac, D.M. *Mickelson, L., Briesch, A., *Maroeca, H., *Hartjes, C., *Anderson, K.,
*Ederveen, K. (2020). The effect of seating stability balls on classroom behavior and engagement.
Journal of Behavioral Education.
*VanMeveren, K., Hulac, D.M., & Wollersheim-Shervey, S. (2020). Universal Screening Methods and Models: Diagnostic Accurary of Reading Assessments. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 45(4), 255-265.
Hulac, D.M., Aspiranti, K., *Jacobsen, M., *Schneider, M., *Johnson, N.&. (2019). Impact and themes of articles published by school psychology faculty: 2010-2015.
Psychology in the Schools.
Hulac, D. M., & D'Amato, R. C. (2019). Understanding and serving adolescent females with emotional disabilities
and executive dysfunction in a residential treatment setting. Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology, 5(1-2), 3-8.
*Johnson, N., Hulac, D.M., *Schneider, M. & *Ushijima, S. (2017). Scholarly Productivity of School Psychology Faculty: 2010-2015. Trainers Forum, 34(3), 15-33.
*Wickerd, G., & Hulac, D. (2017). Generalizability and Dependability of a Multi-Item Direct Behavior Rating
Scale in a Kindergarten Classroom Setting. Journal of Applied School Psychology, 33(2), 109-123.
*Schwery, D., Hulac, D. M., & Schweinle, A. (In Press). Understanding the Gender Gap in Mathematics Achievement: The Role of Self-Efficacy
and Stereotype Threat. School Psychology Forum.
Hulac, D.M., *Johnson, N., *Ushijima, S., & *Schneider, M. (2016). Publication Outlets for School Psychology Faculty: 2010-2015. Psychology in the Schools, 53(10), 1085-1093.
Hulac, D. M., Benson, N., Nesmith, M. W., Wollersheim Shervey, S. (2016). Using variable interval reinforcement schedules to support students in the
classroom: An introduction with illustrative examples. Journal of Educational Research and Practice, 6(1), 90-96.
Methe, S.A.,Briesch, A.M., & Hulac, D. (2015). Evaluating procedures to reduce measurement error in math curriculum-based
measurement probes.Assessment for Effective Intervention, 40,99-113.
*Beiber, G., Hulac, D.M., & Schweinle, W. (2015). An independent evaluation of the technical features of the Basic Reading
Inventory. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 33(3), 199-209.
Korcuska, J., Hulac, D.M., & *Harper, I. (2015). Assessment of treatment fidelity to Moral Reconation Therapy: Are treatment
providers adrift? Annual Review of Addictions and Offender Counseling: Best Practices, 177-199.
Hulac, D.M., *Wickered, G., Vining, O., *Browning, C., & *Engler, J. R. (2013). Allowing students to administer their own interventions: An application of
the self-administering folding-in technique. Rural Special Education Quarterly 32(2), 31-36.
Benson, N., Hulac, D.M., & Bernstein, J. (2013). An independent confirmatory factor analysis of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale
for Children-Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) Integrated: What do the process approach subsets
measure? Psychological Assessment, 25(3), 692-705.
Hulac, D.M., *DeJong, K., & Benson, N. (2012). Can students run their own interventions?: A self-administered math fluency
intervention. Psychology in the Schools, 49(6) 526-538.
Hulac, D.M., & Benson, N. (2011). Getting students to work smarter and harder: Decreasing off-task behavior
through interpersal techniques. School Psychology Forum, 5(1), 30-37.
Hulac, D.M. & Benson, N. (2010). The use of group contingencies for preventing and managing disruptive behavior.
Intervention in the School and Clinic, 45(4), 257-262.
Benson, N., Hulac, D.M. & Kranzler, J. (2010). Independent Examination of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition
(WAIS-IC): What does the WAIS-IV Measure? Psychological Assessment 22(1), 121-130.
Books
Hulac, D.M., *Phillips, E., Graves, S. & Fagan, T. (2021). Making a difference in
school psychology. In Handbook of University and Professional Careers in School Psychology.
Hulac, D.M. (2019). Ph. D. vs. Ed. S.: The on-going entry-level credentialing debate.
In Introduction to School of Psychology: Controversies and Current Practice, Oxford Press.
[Book Chaper].
Hulac, D. M., & Briesch, A. (Under Contract). Effective Classroom Management: An evidence-based
approach. New York: Guilford Press.
Hulac, D. M., Terrell, J., Vining, O., & Bernstein, D. (2011). Behavioral interventions
in schools: A response to intervention guidebook. New York: Routledge.
Honors and Awards
2023, Reviewer of the Year, International Journal of School and Educational Psychology
2022, AM & Jo Winchester Outstanding Scholar Award Winner, UNC
2020, Outstanding Service Award, American Psychological Association, Division 16
2019, Outstanding Service Award, American Psychological Association, Division 16
2018, President's Award, Trainers of School Psychologists
2017, College Scholar Award, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, UNC
2016, Outstanding Service Award, American Psychological Association, Division 16
2015, Outstanding Service Award, American Psychological Association, Division 16
2014, School of Education Excellence in Teaching Nominee, School of Education, USD
2013, School of Education Exemplary Designation for Teaching, School of Education, USD
2012, Belbas-Larson Award Winner for Excellence in Teaching, University of South Dakota
