College of Liberal Arts

Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences

Photo: Ella InglebretElla Inglebret, Ph.D.

CCC–Speech–Language Pathology
Associate Professor
Project Director—Cultural Interfacing: Preparation of Personnel to Work with Native Americans

Phone: 509-335-1019
E-mail: einglebret@wsu.edu

Education

  • Ph.D., Washington State University, 2001
  • M.A., University of Montana, 1985
  • B.A., University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1975

Courses Taught

  • SHS 376: Clinical Phonetics and Articulation Disorders
  • SHS 473: Language and Learning Disability
  • SHS 480: Senior Seminar
  • SHS 490/590: Special Topics: Cultural Issues in Speech/Language Service Delivery
  • SHS 543: School-Age and Adolescent Language

Research Interests

  • Cultural factors impacting the learning and communication processes.
  • Speech-language diagnostic and intervention practices used with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
  • Factors underlying success of Native American students in higher education.

Recent Honors

  • Certificate of Recognition for Special Contribution in Multicultural Affairs, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2007
  • William F. Mullen Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Liberal Arts, Washington State University, 2007
  • Advancing Academic-Research Careers (AARC) Award, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2004

Selected Publications

Book

  • Pavel, D. M., & Inglebret, E. (2007). The American Indian and Alaska Native Student's Guide to College Success. Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group.

Peer-Reviewed Articles

  • Inglebret, E., Jones, C., & CHiXapkaid (Pavel, D. M.) (in press). Integrating American Indian/Alaska Native culture into shared storybook intervention. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools.
  • Inglebret, E., CHiXapkaid (Pavel, D. M.), & Lehr, T. (in press). Connecting with culture through middle school environmental curriculum. Perspectives on Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Division 14.
  • Johnson, J. M., Inglebret, E., Jones, C., & Ray, J. (2006). Perspectives of speech language pathologists regarding success versus abandonment of AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 22(2), 85-99.
  • Inglebret, E., & Harrison, J. (2005). Determining directions for speech-language intervention in Native communities. Perspectives on Language Learning and Education, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Division 1, 12(2), 6-9. [Reprinted in: Perspectives on Communication Disorders and Sciences in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Division 14, 12(2), 6-9.]
  • Pavel, D. M., Inglebret, E., & Banks, S. R. (2001). Tribal colleges and universities in an era of dynamic development. Peabody Journal of Education, 76(1), 50-72.
  • Inglebret, E. (1996). Meeting the needs of a diverse student population: Application of cooperative learning. In B.T. Wagner (Ed.), Proceedings of the international conference on supervision. Partnerships in supervision: Innovative and effective practices (pp. 73-79). Cincinnati, OH: Council of Supervisors in Speech-Language Pathology.

Invited Articles

  • Inglebret, E., Bear Eagle, D., & Pavel, D. M. (2007, Jan. 23). American Indian stories enrich intervention. The ASHA Leader, 12(1), 1, 26-27.
  • Inglebret, E. (2005, Nov. 29). Connecting culture and community: Washington State University builds partnerships with Northwest tribes. The ASHA Leader, 10(16), 1, 20-21.
  • Petersen, B. M., & Inglebret, E. (2004). Accommodations for students with LD, ADHD, APD. Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists, 14(33), 11-13.

Chapters in Edited Books

  • Inglebret, E., Banks, S. R., Pavel, D. M., Friedlander, R., & Stone, M. L. (2007). Multimedia curriculum development based on the oral tradition. In L. E. Dyson, M. Hendriks, & S. Grant (Eds.), Information Technology and Indigenous People (pp. 123-125). Hershey, PA: Idea Group, Inc.
  • Pimentel, J., & Inglebret, E. (2007). Evidence-based practice and treatment efficacy. In G. D. Chermak & F. E. Musiek (Eds.), Handbook of (central) auditory processing disorder: Volume II, Comprehensive intervention (pp. 29-49). San Diego: Plural Publishing.
  • Inglebret, E., & Pavel, D. M. (2000). Curriculum planning and development for American Indians and Alaska Natives in higher education. In F. W. Parkay & G. Hass (Eds.), Curriculum planning: A contemporary approach (pp. 493-502). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
  • Pavel, D. M., Inglebret, E., & Van Den Hende, M. (1999). Tribal colleges. In B. Townsend (Ed.), Two-year colleges for women and minorities: Enabling access to the baccalaureate (pp. 113-150). New York: Garland Publishing, Inc.
  • Wallace, G., Inglebret, E., & Friedlander, R. (1997). American Indians: Culture, communication, and clinical considerations. In G. Wallace (Ed.), Multicultural neurogenics (pp. 193-225). Tucson, AZ: Communication Skill Builders (A Division of the Psychological Corporation).
  • Pipes, M. A., Westby, C. E., & Inglebret, E. (1993). Profile of Native American students: Prerequisite knowledge for achieving effective recruitment and retention. In Clark, L. W. & Waltzman, D. E. (Eds.): Faculty and student challenges in facing cultural and linguistic diversity (pp. 137-172). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas, Publ.

CD-ROM

  • Inglebret, E. (2000). Diverse voices: Native American perspectives in human service delivery [CD-ROM]. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education (#HO29K970133) with Pullman, WA: Washington State University (Producer and Distributor).

Selected Presentations

Refereed

  • Inglebret, E., Skinder-Meredith, A., Baker, L., & Schneidmiller, J. Culturally responsive intervention for American Indian children. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Boston, MA, November 2007.
  • Inglebret, E., Skinder-Meredith, A., & Baker, L. Considering Indigenous language use as part of evidence-based practice. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Boston, MA, November 2007.
  • Skinder-Meredith, A., Cadotte, S., Carlson, L., & Inglebret, E. Recruitment of Native Americans into speech-language pathology and audiology. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Boston, MA, November 2007.
  • Schochat, E., & Inglebret, E. Auditory training, electrophysiology outcomes, and principles of evidence-based practice. Presentation for Audiology 2007: Multidisciplinary perspectives on (central) auditory processing disorders: Evidence and practice, Online Conference of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, September 2007.
  • Inglebret, E., & Phillips, A. N. Native American Professional Preparation: Where Are We Twenty Years Later? Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Miami Beach, FL, November 2006.
  • Inglebret, E., Jones, C., Fredrickson, M., & Baker, L. Integrating Evidence Based Practice into Undergraduate Student Learning. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Miami Beach, FL, November 2006.
  • Inglebret, E., Phillips, A. N., & Bear Eagle, D. Building a Circle of Success: Native American Students in Higher Education. Presentation for the Annual Conference of the American Indian Graduate Center, Albuquerque, NM, September 2006.
  • Inglebret, E. Native American Student Success in Speech-Language Professional Preparation Programs. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Diego, CA, November 2005.
  • Deckman, S., & Inglebret, E. The Role of Mental Imagery in the Facilitation of Idiom Comprehension. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA, November 2004.
  • Gates, A., & Inglebret, E. Classroom Accommodations Recommended for Students with LD and ADHD. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA, November 2004.
  • Pimentel, J., Inglebret, E., & Murphy, C. Evidence-Based Practice Application: Intensive Case Examination – A Non-Thesis Option. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA, November 2004.
  • Branch, T., & Inglebret, E. Native American Perceptions of Translucency of Graphic Symbol Sets/Systems. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Chicago, IL, November 2003.
  • Petersen, B., & Inglebret, E. Classroom Accommodations Provided for Students with LD, ADHD, and APD. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Chicago, IL, November 2003.
  • Senaga, N., & Inglebret, E. Assessment Practices Used by Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologists. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Chicago, IL, November 2003.
  • Inglebret, E., Long, E., Vining, C. B., & Friedlander, R. Rethinking Culturally Focused Research: Emic and Etic Perspectives. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Atlanta, GA, November 2002.
  • Johnson, J. M., Inglebret, E., Ray, J., & Jones, C. A Survey of AAC Systems in Multicultural Contexts: Success versus Abandonment. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Atlanta, GA, November 2002.
  • Inglebret, E., Johnson, J. M., Jones, C., Dale, D., & Ray, J. Assessment of Student Clinical Performance in a University Setting. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, New Orleans, LA, November 2001.
  • Carusona, C., Travis, S., Inglebret, E., & Johnson, J. M. Selected Morphological Features of English Spoken by Native American Children. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, New Orleans, LA, November 2001.
  • Johnson, J. M., Inglebret, E., Jones, C., & Ray, J. Abandonment versus Success in AAC Systems: Discussion Groups. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, New Orleans, LA, November 2001.
  • Champion, T., Cheng, L. L., Inglebret, E., Pearson, C., & Pollock, K. Multicultural Grand Rounds I: Child Language Disorders. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Washington, DC, November 2000.
  • Inglebret, E., Banks, S. R., Cobb, E., & Lynes, L. University Clinical Education Through an Interdisciplinary Diagnostic Team Model. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Washington, DC, November 2000.
  • Beneteau, E. M. C., & Inglebret, E. Reliability of a Prereferral Checklist for LEP Children. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Francisco, CA, November 1999.
  • Homer, A., & Inglebret, E. Results of Dynamic Assessment for American Indian Children. Presentation for the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Francisco, CA, November 1999.

Funded Extramural Grants

  • U.S. Department of Education - $955,132 for Native American Personnel Preparation (1991-2000). Co-Principal Investigator with J. Richard Franks (1991-1994), J. Anthony Seikel (1994, 1997), and Jeanne M. Johnson (1998-2000).

Funded Research & Teaching Innovation

  • "Cultural Interfacing": Native American Student Success Research Project - $34,000 (2006-2008). Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team: Ella Inglebret (Principal Investigator), Julian Argel (University of Washington), Raymond Reyes (Gonzaga University). Funded by: WSU Office of Equity & Diversity, Office of Research, College of Liberal Arts, & Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences.
  • "Improving Student Outcomes by Linking Critical Thinking to Program Development and Evaluation" - $8,400 (2006). Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team: Ella Inglebret (Team Leader), Carla Jones, Michele Fredrickson, Jeanne M. Johnson, & Susan Forbes. Funded by WSU Office of Undergraduate Education Award.

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