Sarah Flotte


Sarah Flotte

College Of Education And Human Development

Department of Educator and Leadership Preparation


Assistant professor

Madla 270
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skatz@tamusa.edu
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Biography

Sarah Flotte is an assistant professor of Special Education at Texas A&M University - San Antonio. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) and her research interests include evidence-based practices for students with autism spectrum disorder, teacher training for students with low-incidence dis-abilities, and implementation of applied behavior analysis in classroom and community settings.

Certifications

 
Year Name of the award
2025 Five Year Service Award
2024 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)/BCBA-D renewed
2023 Trailblazer Award from TAMUSA Office of Family Engagement

 

Teaching Summary

 
Year Rank Company/Institute/University
2020 - Present Assistant Professor Texas A&M University - San Antonio
2018 - 2020 Lecturer/Graduate Assistant University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2019-2020 Graduate Assistant University of Nevada, Las Vegas/Nevada Department of Education

 

Publications


 
 
  • Katz, S., More, C., & Baker, J. N. (2022). Using embedded trials and systematic prompting to 
    promote tacted and intraverbal responses for students with developmental disabilities. 
    Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 57(1), 104–118.

  • Matute-Chavarria, M., Cuba, M. J., Lavin, C. E., Katz, S., Brown, M. R., & Aborishade, A. P. 
    (2023). Using technology to coach CLD families in the BIP process: Embedding funds of 
    knowledge. Journal of Special Education Technology, 38(1), 6–14. 
    https://doi.org/10.1177/01626434221139213

  • Baker, J. N., Stanger, C., Katz-Flotte, S., & Garza, T. (2022). A pilot investigation of a job 
    development app with transition teachers and job coaches. Journal of Special Education 
    Technology, 38(2). https://doi.org/10.1177/01626434221113852

  • Katz, S. (2021). Utilizing GoogleMeets™ to implement prompting strategies during instruction 
    for students with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Special Education

Funding Sources

  • Katz, S., Watts, G., (2024). Effects of Behavioral Intervention Training Packages on Teacher
    Self-Efficacy of Behavior Management. Research Council Grant – Texas A&M
    University – San Antonio. Requested amount: $9,696 total, Funded April 2024.
  • Jozwiak, M. M. (PI), Garcia-Alvarado, S (Co-PI)., Janysek, M. (Evaluator), O’Brien, C.(Co-PI), & Watts, G (Co-PI). (2022). Campus childcare as resource enhancing student-parent success: Campus CARES. Department of Education, Office of Post-Secondary Education C-CAMPIS. $437,482.66/year: $1,750,000 total, Funded September 2022.
    • Added Personnel 
      • Hatice Inan, Co-PI (10/01/2022)
      • Sarah Flotte, Co-PI (01/01/2023)
      • Maria Acevedo-Aquino, Co-PI (01/01/2023)

Course Teachings

SubjectNumberSectionDescriptionTermSyllabi
EDBA 4309 600 Introduction to Autism Spring 2026 Syllabus
EDSE 4356 001 Life Skills Curr and Intv Spring 2026 Syllabus