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David DeJong

David DeJong

David DeJong

Dean of the College of Education & Human Performance, Director of the Teacher Apprenticeships

Department

College of Education & Human Performance

Education

Ed.D. Educational Leadership, University of Northern Iowa
Superintendent's License, University of Northern Iowa
M.A., Drake University
B.A., University of Northern Iowa

Biography

David De Jong, Ed.D., serves as the Dean of the College of Education and Human Performance and the Director of Teacher Apprenticeships at Dakota State University. Previously, he held the position of Associate Professor and Chair of the Division of Educational Leadership at the University of South Dakota. He has taught graduate online and hybrid courses and has chaired numerous doctoral dissertation committees. Additionally, he has published 36 peer-reviewed journal articles with a research agenda that focuses on technology, innovation, and simulations. He is the former President of the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership, a prominent organization for educational leadership professors. His experience encompasses roles as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. Currently, he is involved in the South Dakota Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway, the South Dakota Paraprofessional Apprenticeship Pathway, the South Dakota Cyber Apprenticeship Pathway, and leading regional artificial intelligence training.

Contact

Office Location: Kennedy Center
Phone: (605) 256-5177
Email
Website

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Technology
  • Innovation
  • Simulations

  • Elected President of the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL)
  • Selected for the University of South Dakota School of Education’s Excellence in Research Award, 2021
  • Selected to the 2021 – 2022 President's Executive Leadership Institute
  • Selected for the Open Textbook Fellowship sponsored by the University of South Dakota’s Center for Teaching and Learning, 2019
  • Selected for the University of South Dakota School of Education Research Award, 2019
  • Finalist for the University of South Dakota School of Education Research Award, 2018
  • Nominated for the Belbas-Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching at University of South Dakota, 2018
  • Selected for the University of South Dakota School of Education Teaching in Excellence Award, 2017
  • Finalist for the University of South Dakota School of Education Service Award, 2016

  • 2025 - Spencer Vision Grant with Black Hills Special Services (BHSSC) to understand rural educators' AI training needs ($75,000). Under review.
  • 2025 - Expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs through Industry Intermediaries. American Institutes for Research (AIR). ($4,000). Awarded.
  • 2025 - Funding for Cohort Three of the South Dakota Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway. South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulations. ($800,000). Awarded.
  • 2025 - Educator Registered Apprenticeship (ERA) Intermediary Funds. ($49,000). Awarded.
  • 2024 - Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services’ 84.325K grant program for Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities-Preparation of Early Intervention and Special Education Personnel Serving Children With Disabilities Who Have High-Intensity Needs. United States Department of Education. ($1,250,000). Declined.
  • 2024 - 2027 - Workforce Pathways for Youth Grant – Round 4 (Co-Principal Investigator). Phi Delta Kappa International, Inc., United States Department of Labor and Regulations. ($3,299,998). Awarded.
  • 2024 - Start Today SD Apprenticeship Intermediary Sponsors for South Dakota from the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulations (Education Intermediary). Awarded $150,000.
  • 2024 - South Dakota House Bill 1201. Section 1. There is hereby appropriated from the general fund the sum of $800,000 to the Department of Labor and Regulation, for purposes of continuing the teacher apprenticeship pathway program. Section 2. The secretary of the Department of Labor and Regulation shall approve vouchers and the state auditor shall draw warrants to pay expenditures authorized by this Act Section 3. Any amounts appropriated in this Act not lawfully expended or obligated by June 30, 2027, shall revert in accordance with the procedures prescribed in chapter 4-8. Section 4. This Act is effective beginning June 25, 2024. Awarded.
  • 2024-2028 - Collaborative Research: E-CORE RII: South Dakota Research Ecosystem Network: STEM Education, Community Engagement, and Broadening Participation
    • National Science Foundation (NSF) | 10/2024 – 09/2028
    • David De Jong’s Role: Leadership Team
    • Award Amount: $78,378 (Dakota State University)
    • Description: Focused on broadening participation in STEM through community engagement and educational initiatives.
  • 2022 - Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway Grant from the South Dakota Department of Labor." - $35,500
  • 2021 - "Double Robotics Grant: Upgrading Double 2 Telepresence Robot to Double 3 Telepresence Robot," - $750
  • 2020 - "Double Robotics Grant: Upgrading Double 2 Telepresence Robot to Double 3 Telepresence Robot," - $2,020
  • 2019 - "Double Robotics Grant: Enhancing the learning environment by providing access to those who may not have access otherwise," - $2,350
  • 2017 - "Double Robotics Grant: Enhancing the learning environment by providing access to those who may not have access otherwise," - $2,948
  • 2017 - "Sex Differences in Cognitive and Academic Influences on Written Expression: An Examination of Differential Influences across the Writing Achievement Distribution," - $4,844
  • 2016 - "A Phenomenological Investigation into Teacher Candidate Experiences During a Yearlong Residency Experience," - $4,300

  • Schuh, M., Nash, J., Young, R., & De Jong, D. (2025). A teacher apprenticeship pathway in a rural, Midwest state. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 21(4), 36-47.
  • De Jong, D. & Dexter, S. (2024). Experiential learning through simulations in fully online asynchronous courses: Exploring the role of self-debriefing. The Internet and Higher Education, 65, 100976. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iheduc.2024.100976
  • Eggers-Ferry, R., & De Jong, D. (2024). Increased water consumption and quality of food policies for schools. Education Law and Policy Briefs Journal, 3, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.21423/elpbj-v3.a17 
  • Blaha, K. & De Jong, D. (2022). Nebraska’s Superintendency Pay Transparency Act: Considerations for Rural Midwest Policymakers. Education Leadership Review, 22(1), 105-114.
  • Pomerenke, J., Reed, K., De Jong, D., Newland, L., & Nold, J. (2022). First Through Third Year Secondary Mathematics Teachers’ Mentoring Experiences: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study. Education Leadership Review of Doctoral Research, 10, 15-30.
  • Steinhoff, K., De Jong, D., Curtin, S., Chesnut, S., & Steiner, C. (2022). Transitioning from a Traditional Educational Model to a Competency-Based Educational Model: Lessons Learned from Administrators. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 18(4), 21-39.
  • De Jong, D., Curtin, S., Robinson, D., & Cook, J. (2021). A New Way to Facilitate Discourse with School Leaders: Use a Video-Based Simulation. Voices of Reform: Educational Research to Inform and Reform, 4(1): 43–62. https://doi.org/10.32623/4.00005.
  • Spohn, R., Schweinle, W., Berg-Poppe, P., South-Winter, C., and De Jong, D. (2021). Factors for Successfully Passing Certification Exams: A Systematic Review. Perspectives in Health Information Management, 18(4).
  • Spohn, R., Schweinle, W., Berg-Poppe, P., South-Winter, C., and De Jong, D. (2021). CHDA Certification Exam Success Factors. Perspectives in Health Information Management, 18(4).
  • Spohn, R., Schweinle, W., Berg-Poppe, P., South-Winter, C., and De Jong, D. (2021). RHIA Certification Exam Success Factors. Perspectives in Health Information Management, 18(4).
  • Lehmann, E., Olson, D., Leikvold, D., De Jong, D., & Reed, K. (2021). Mentee perceptions of public school superintendent mentorship in a rural, Midwest state. Online Journal of Rural Research & Policy, (16)1. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.4148/1936-0487.1108
  • Vik, T., De Jong D., Reed, K., Card, K., & Henry, S. (2021). A comparison of fourth-grade students taught in English-only classrooms and Spanish-only classrooms in the same district. Dual Language Research and Practice Journal, 5(1), 13-23.
  • Diemer, R., De Jong D., Kindle, K., & Campoli, A. (2021). Reading achievement in a dual language setting: An examination of English language learners at the elementary level. Dual Language Research and Practice Journal, 5(1), 1-12.
  • De Jong, D. (2021). Telepresence Robots: A phenomenological study of perceptions of graduate students and professors, Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 21(5), 143-161. https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v21i5.4276
  • Nold, J., De Jong, D., Moran, J., Robinson, D., & Aderhold, F. (2021). Early Childhood Education: Academic and Behavioral Benefits of Prekindergarten Educational Programming. SAGE Open, 11(2), 1-8, https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440211010154
  • Person, E., De Jong, D., Robinson, D., Chesnut, S., & Messick, D. (2021). Leadership Traits of Superintendents in a Rural, Midwest State: Perceptions of School Board Presidents and Superintendents. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 17(4), 42-59.
  • Curtin, S., De Jong, D., Card, K., Robinson, D., & Campoli, A. (2020). Preparing Scholar-Practitioners for Systemic and Systematic Inquiry: Methodology Published and Practiced. Voices of Reform: Educational Research to Inform and Reform, 3(2), 41-70.
  • Conaway, C., De Jong, D., Curtin, S., Strouse, G., & Degen, D. (2020). Class Size: Perceptions of K-3 Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents in a Rural, Midwest State. ICPEL Education Leadership Review, 21(1), 213-233.
  • Lenihan, M., De Jong, D., Ossian, J., Aderhold, F., & Robinson, D. (2020). Superintendent Perceptions of School Safety and Arming Teachers in Public Schools in Nebraska. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 17(3), 55-64.
  • Bass, E., & De Jong, D. (2020). Computer Science Courses as a Graduation Requirement at the State and National Level: A Policy Brief. International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 15(1), 126-133.
  • Fleming, B., De Jong D., von Fischer, P., Avoseh, M., & Santo, S. (2020). The Relationship Between Superintendent Servant Leadership Behavior and Principal Job Satisfaction in Iowa. Servant Leadership: Theory & Practice (SLTP), 7(1), 13-40.
  • DeCino, D., Curtin. S., De Jong, D., Seedorf, S., Dalbey, A. J. (2019). Educational Leaders’ Perceptions of Legal Preparedness. Journal of School Leadership. https://doi.org/10.1177/1052684619887550
  • Lefdal, J., & De Jong, D. (2019). Superintendent Stress: Identifying the Causes and Learning to Cope. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 16(3), 55-81.
  • Mourlam, D. J., De Jong, D., Shudak, N. J., & Baron, M. (2019). A phenomenological case study of teacher candidate experiences during a yearlong teacher residency program. The Teacher Educator, 54(4), 397-419.
  • Lehmann, E., De Jong, D., & Baron, M. (2019). Investigating the Relationship of Standards-Based Grades vs. Traditional-Based Grades to Results of the Scholastic Math Inventory at the Middle School Level. Education Leadership Review of Doctoral Research, 6, 1-17.
  • Rasmussen, J., De Jong, D., & Aderhold, F. (2018). Comparing Perceptions of Dual-Role Administrators and Teachers Regarding the Effectiveness of Dual-Role Administrators in a Rural State. Education Leadership Review, 19(1), 42-59.
  • Hajovsky, D. B., Villeneuve, E. F., Mason, B. A., & De Jong, D. A. (2018). A Quantile Regression Analysis of Cognitive Ability and Spelling Predictors of Written Expression: Evidence of Gender, Age, and Skill Level Moderation. School Psychology Review, 47(3), 291-315.
  • De Jong, D., & Grundmeyer, T. (2018). Educational Leadership Simulations: Learning Lessons from Behind the Curtain of Educational Leadership. International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 13(1), 1-12.
  • Yates, S. & De Jong, D. (2018). Factors Influencing Rural Superintendent Tenure. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 15(2), 17-26.
  • De Jong, D. & Campoli, A. (2018). Curricular Coaches’ Impact on Retention for Early-Career Elementary Teachers in the United States: Implications for Urban Schools. International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education, 7(2), 191-200. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijmce-09-2017-0064
  • Webner, S., De Jong, D., Campoli, A., & Baron, M. (2018). Public School Board Presidents’ and Superintendents’ Perceptions of the Characteristics of Effective Superintendents in a Midwestern State. Journal of School Leadership, 27(6), 800-830.
  • De Jong, D., Grundmeyer, T., & Anderson, C. (2018). Comparative Study of Elementary and Secondary Teacher Perceptions of Mobile Technology in Classrooms. International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning (IJMBL), 10(1), 12-33. https://doi.org/10.4018/ijmbl.2018010102
  • Bartholomew, M., & De Jong, D. (2017). Barriers to Implementing the Response to Intervention Framework in Secondary Schools: Interviews with secondary principals. NASSP Bulletin, 101(4), 261-277. https://doi.org/10.1177/0192636517743788
  • Gough, E., De Jong, D., Grundmeyer, T., & Baron, M. (2017). K-12 Teacher Perceptions Regarding the Flipped Classroom Model for Teaching and Learning. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 45(3), 390-423. https://doi.org/10.1177/0047239516658444
  • De Jong, D., Grundmeyer, T., & Yankey, J. (2017). Identifying and addressing themes of job dissatisfaction for secondary principals. School Leadership & Management, 37(4), pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632434.2017.1338253
  • von Fischer, P. & De Jong D. (2017). The Relationship Between Teacher Perception of Principal Servant Leadership Behavior and Teacher Job Satisfaction in a Midwest State. Servant Leadership: Theory & Practice (SLTP).

  • De Jong, D. (2025). Exploring the Many Tools of Artificial Intelligence – Grade Level: 6-12. South Dakota Department of Education’s Summer Mentoring Academy. Virtual.
  • De Jong, D. (2025). Teaching Simulation: Managing Classroom Behaviors. South Dakota Department of Education’s Summer Mentoring Academy. Virtual.
  • De Jong, D. (2025). Exploring the Many Tools of Artificial Intelligence – Grade Level: K-12. South Dakota Department of Education’s Summer Mentoring Academy. Virtual.
  • De Jong, D. (2025). Teacher Simulation: Managing Classroom Disruptions. 2025 Technology in Education (TIE) Conference, Rapid City, South Dakota.
  • De Jong, D. (2025). Using Artificial Intelligence to Clone Voices and Create Songs. 2025 Technology in Education (TIE) Conference, Rapid City, South Dakota.
  • De Jong, D., Bartekoske, T., & Howell, J. (2025). South Dakota’s Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway: What Data Should Be Collected and Reported, National Center for Grow Your Own Annual Convening, Austin, Texas.
  • De Jong, D., Homan, F., & O’Brien, A. (2024). Learning to Use Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace. Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s Professional’s Conference, Rapid City, South Dakota.
  • De Jong, D. & Matzke, L. (2024). The Dakotas Forge Ahead with Registered Apprenticeships. National Forum to Advance Rural Education, Savannah, Georgia.
  • Matzke, L. & De Jong, D. (2024). Collecting and Reporting Data on Apprenticeship Pathways in the Dakotas. National Forum to Advance Rural Education, Savannah, Georgia.
  • De Jong, D. (2024). Teacher Simulation: Working With an Angry Parent. Heartland Christian School Conference at Dordt University, Sioux Center, Iowa.
  • De Jong, D. (2024). Artificial Intelligence for Beginners. Heartland Christian School Conference at Dordt University, Sioux Center, Iowa.
  • De Jong, D. (2024). Teacher Simulation: Managing Classroom Disruptions. Heartland Christian School Conference at Dordt University, Sioux Center, Iowa.
  • De Jong, D. (2024). Practical Uses of Artificial Intelligence for Teachers and School Leaders. Heartland Christian School Conference at Dordt University, Sioux Center, Iowa.
  • Garcia, C., De Jong, D., Katnik, P., Kipp, Kristin, & Fogleman, S. (2024). Teacher Mentoring Panel Discussion, Regional Educational Laboratory-Central (REL-C), Denver, Colorado.
  • De Jong, D., (2024). Teacher Simulation: Managing Classroom Disruptions, South Dakota Department of Education’s Mentoring Program Summer Academy, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  • De Jong, D., (2024). Teacher Simulation: Building a Positive Classroom Environment, South Dakota Department of Education’s Mentoring Program Summer Academy, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  • De Jong, D., (2024). Teacher Simulation: Parent-Teacher Conferences, South Dakota Department of Education’s Mentoring Program Summer Academy, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  • De Jong, D., (2024). Using Artificial Intelligence to Create Lesson Plans and Rubrics, South Dakota Department of Education’s Civics & History Summit, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  • De Jong, D., (2024). Using Artificial Intelligence to Create Lesson Plans and Rubrics 2.0, South Dakota Department of Education’s Civics & History Summit, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  • De Jong, D. (2024). Teacher Simulation: Managing Classroom Disruptions. Educator’s Rising Statewide Conference at Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota.
  • De Jong, D. (2024). Teacher Simulation: Creating a Positive Learning Environment. Educator’s Rising Statewide Conference at Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota.
  • De Jong, D., Murphy, C., & Pickett, K. (2024). Apprenticeships in Rural Settings: Establishing Effective Partnerships and Leveraging the Future Implications for Educator Recruitment, National Convening on Registered Apprenticeships in Teaching, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Sullivan, M., Butler, A., & De Jong, D. (2023). Now Matters. Start Today. Succeed Tomorrow. 2023 South Dakota Career and Technical Education Conference, Madison, South Dakota.
  • De Jong, D. (2023). Using Simulations to Provide Work-Based Learning Experiences. 2023 South Dakota Career and Technical Education Conference, Madison, South Dakota.
  • De Jong, D. (2023). Which Emotions are Experienced by School Leaders During Online, Asynchronous Simulations? International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Orlando, Florida.
  • De Jong, D. (2023). Using Simulations to Get School Leaders to Reflect on Past Experiences, International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Orlando, Florida.
  • De Jong, D. (2023). 7th Grade Mathematics Results in a SBG Learning Environment: Teacher Collaboration and Leadership, International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Orlando, Florida.
  • De Jong, D. (2023). The Instructional Walkthrough Tool: A Multi-Case Study Among Rural School Leaders, International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Orlando, Florida.
  • De Jong, D. & Smith, K. (2023). Learning Through Simulated Experiences in an Online Environment. 2023 Technology in Education (TIE) Conference, Rapid City, South Dakota.
  • De Jong, D. (2023). Simulation for Teachers: Parent Teacher Conference. Educator’s Rising Statewide Conference at Black Hills State University, Spearfish, South Dakota.
  • Dexter, S., De Jong, D., Bailey, J., Johanek, M., Grundmeyer, T., (2022). Evidence of the Impact of Simulations on School Leader Development and Preparation, national webinar for School Sims.
  • De Jong, D. (2022). Simulation for Teachers: Helping Struggling Students. Heartland Christian School Conference at Dordt University, Sioux Center, Iowa.
  • De Jong, D. (2022). Educational Leadership Simulation: Managing Diversity in a Growing Community. Heartland Christian School Conference at Dordt University, Sioux Center, Iowa.
  • De Jong, D. (2022). Educational Leadership Simulation: Managing Conflict During an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Heartland Christian School Conference at Dordt University, Sioux Center, Iowa.
  • De Jong, D. (2022). Telepresence Robots: A Phenomenological Study of Perceptions of Graduate Students. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Denver, Colorado.
  • De Jong, D. & Lehmann (2022). Educational Leadership Simulations: A Safe Space to Facilitate Professional Discourse with Leaders. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Denver, Colorado.
  • Swank, D., Lehmann, E., & De Jong, D. (2022). Helping School Leaders Understand What is Needed to Shift to Personalized Learning. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Denver, Colorado.
  • Leuthold, J., Lehmann, E., & De Jong, D. & (2022). Technology Lessons for School Leaders Based on Teacher Experiences During the Pandemic. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Denver, Colorado.
  • De Jong, D. (2021). Educational Leadership Simulation: Cultural Competency. 4 Corners Latinx Leadership Academy, Denver, Colorado.
  • De Jong, D. (2021). Educational Leadership Simulation: The Disruptive Teacher. 4 Corners Latinx Leadership Academy, Denver, Colorado.
  • De Jong, D. (2021). Educational Leadership Simulation: The Disruptive Teacher. The Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration’s Annual Conference, Virtual.
  • De Jong, D. & Grundmeyer, T. (2021). Lessons Learned: Preparing K-12 School Leaders for the Next Pandemic. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • De Jong, D. (2021). Educational Leadership Simulations: Do They Work in Fully Online Asynchronous Courses? International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • Conaway, C., De Jong, D., Lehmann, E., & Grundmeyer, T. (2021). Class Size: Perceptions of K-3 Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents in South Dakota. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • Grundmeyer, T. & De Jong, D. (2021). Redesigning Virtual Learning for Aspiring K-12 Leaders. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • De Jong, D. (2020). Using Telepresence Robots to Improve Attendance in PreK-20 Education. University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • De Jong, D. (2020). Using Telepresence Robots to Improve Attendance in PreK-20 Education. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • Steinhoff, K., Lehmann, E., & De Jong, D. (2020). Transitioning from a Traditional Educational Model to a Competency-Based Educational Model. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • De Jong, D., Spero, K., & Biddulph-Krentar, B. (2020). K-12 School Inclusiveness: Using a Simulation to Lead in the Digital Age. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • Bowar, J., Lehmann, E., & De Jong, D. (2020). Teacher to Principal: Internal Succession within a School. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19).
  • Robinson, D., De Jong, D., & Johnson, A. (2019). Between Logic and Mindfulness: School Leader Perceptions of Their Effectiveness. University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA), New Orleans, LA.
  • De Jong, D. & Curtin, S. (2019). Modeling safe discourse: A principal’s perspective on gender differences. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Aliso Viejo, CA.
  • De Jong, D. (2019). Using simulations in an online course: Lessons from three years of practice. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Aliso Viejo, CA.
  • De Jong, D., Robinson, D. & Campoli, A. (2019). Beyond feelings: Making informed decisions about prekindergarten programs. American Educational Research Association (AERA). Toronto, Canada, 2019.
  • De Jong, D., Curtin, S., & Robinson, D. (2018). Learning through a telepresence robot in educational leadership preparation programs. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Charlotte, NC.
  • De Jong, D., Curtin, S., & Robinson, D. (2018). Frequencies of titles and keywords of published manuscripts in educational leadership journals. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL), Charlotte, NC.
  • De Jong, D., Spero, K., Johanek, M., & Allen, J. (2017). Educational leadership simulations: Stakeholder management. The Global Education Innovation Festival. New York, NY.
  • De Jong, D., Robinson, D., & Curtin, S. (2017). Interactive educational leadership simulations: Implications for principal preparation. University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA), Denver, CO.
  • Presentation Preparation for Shudak, N., Mourlam, D., De Jong, D., & Baron, M. (2017). Re-envisioning the educational world of residency through candidate reflections. American Educational Studies Association (AESA), Pittsburg, PA.
  • De Jong, D. (2017). Interactive educational leadership simulations: A researchers’ perspective on comparing how school leaders respond to teacher-to-teacher bullying concerns. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • De Jong, D., Robinson, D., & Curtin, S. (2017). A systematic comparison of research methods employed in educational leadership journals from 2014 – 2016. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • De Jong, D. (2016). Overview of CEEDAR partnership with South Dakota. Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform (CEEDAR) Cross-State Convening, Washington, DC.
  • De Jong, D. & Grundmeyer, T. (2016). Immersive online simulations: A scalable, innovative tool to promote critical conversations around leadership decision-making. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA), Detroit, MI.