Department of Education

Professor of Education
Assistant Department Chair and NCATE Coordinator

Dr. Patricia Antonacci’s research interest focuses on early literacy acquisition. The study of the effects of a comprehensive literacy program in the primary grades on children’s development of fluent reading and writing in the upper grades is her special interest. The alignment of assessment with instruction in her classes on literacy education has developed a second professional interest: The role of comprehensive assessment systems in the design and implementation of effective teacher preparation programs.

Two recent publications related to Dr. Antonacci’s research in literacy education are:
(1) Portraits of Literacy Development: Instruction and Assessment in a Well-Balanced Literacy Program, K—3.

(2) A Handbook for Instructional and Assessment Strategies, K—8.

Contact Info:
Department of Education
80 President Street
Phone: (914) 633-2080
Fax: (914) 637-2752
Email: pantonacci@iona.edu

Office Hours:
Monday and Tuesday 9:00 -1:00 pm
Thursday 2:00 -4:00 pm and by appointment

Courses:
EDU 658, 655, 743, 380, 370, 382.

Research Interests:
- Literacy Instruction and Assessment
- Balanced Literacy Instruction
- Promoting Quality Teacher Education Programs