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Student success in advanced academics: Identifiers and predictors
(2019-10-17)Research indicates improved academic performance and higher college attendance rates for students participating in advanced courses in high school (Shaw et al., 2012). Advanced academic programs may also build human capital ... -
Using self-monitoring to increase on-task behavior in a juvenile justice facility
(2019-08-20)Limited research exists on the use of self-monitoring interventions in the juvenile justice setting. This replication study used a randomized multiple-baseline design across participants to determine if there is a functional ... -
Meeting the needs of long-term English learners using translanguaging pedagogical practices
(2019-08-19)This paper explores the effects of monolingual standardized testing on Long-term English Learners (LTELs) and develops research-based interventions to counteract the difficulties these linguistically diverse students face ... -
Elementary teachers’ and principals’ reporting of factors that impact the implementation of response to intervention
(2019-07-08)The purpose of this study was to examine factors that impact the implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) as reported by teachers and principals. A non-experimental research survey design was used. Section one and ... -
Use of behavior-specific praise to improve learning outcomes in inclusive classrooms
(2019-05-29)General education teachers need to be equipped with effective evidence-based practices to meet the needs of the growing population of students with an emotional and behavioral disorder (EBD), at risk for EBD, or who engage ... -
An investigation of the efficacy of check in/check out as an intervention for students with disabilities in virtual school
(2019-05-23)Addressing the needs of all students with behavioral problems is important, as research and legislation prioritize the implementation of school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS) in school settings. ... -
A comparison of the impact of curriculum on the perceived level of self-determination in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
(2019-01-02)Higher levels of perceived self-determination (SD) in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often correlate to improved post-school outcomes in education, employment, independent living, and ... -
Variables impacting school discipline referrals
(2011-12)The current study examined office discipline referrals for students in high school in a mid sized city in the Southwest United States. The study was a quantitative descriptive study which analyzed existing data provided ... -
Pilot study of WrAP: A video-cued writing program with a computerized assessment component used to enhance the writing skills of students
(2011-12)The purpose of this study was to ascertain if a video cued writing system will enhance students' writing skills by reinforcing the previously taught writing process in a video format. In addition the design used a computerized ... -
Identification of specific learning disabilities: A comparison of three patterns of strengths and weaknesses approaches
(2018-04-26)The reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) in 2004 allowed use of “other alternative research-based procedures” (IDEA, 20 U.S.C. § 1414) in addition to the traditional discrepancy model for determining ... -
Repeated reading as an intervention for high school students identified with a specific learning disability
(2018-04-30)Poor reading skills can impact high school students identified with a specific learning disability and affect overall academic achievement. This is due in part to secondary-level academic requirements with limited opportunities ... -
An investigation of the cognitive profile of deaf and hard of hearing students on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fifth Edition
(2018-06-06)In the academic setting, the measure of intelligence is used to predict the success of learning or to identify possible disabilities due to identified strengths and weaknesses in cognitive processes. The predominant theory ... -
Secondary education teachers' perceptions related to their knowledge and effectiveness of accommodations for students with mild disabilities
(2011-05-30)The purpose of this study was to determine secondary general education teachers' (grades 9–12) perceived level of knowledge of testing accommodations and practices relative to the effectiveness of accommodations for students ... -
Hamner enrollment prediction model: Transition to college for individuals with access needs
(2014-12-30)This Institutional-Review Board-approved study expanded application of the evidence-based enrollment prediction model by Hamner used to forecast enrollment at Texas Woman's University (2002-present) to the population of ... -
Using a multi-tier framework to increase teachers’ fidelity of BIP implementation
(2017-12-01)Most school districts have policies and procedures in place to guide professionals (e.g., behavior specialists, psychologists) in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and writing Behavior Intervention Plans for ... -
Influences on teacher decision-making about writing instruction in a high-stakes writing assessment grade
(2014-08-30)High-stakes testing is prevalent in American schools today and influences decisions made in those schools. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore influences on teacher decision-making about writing ... -
Success beyond high school: effective transition to college for students with ASD
(2016-12-30)An increased number of secondary students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) participate in postsecondary education (PSE) after graduation (Chiang, Cheung, Hickson, Xiang, & Tsai, 2012). This number is likely to grow ... -
An investigation of kindergarten teachers' reports of reading practices
(Texas Woman's University, 2012-05-30)The purpose of this study was to gather data regarding kindergarten teachers’ reported practices for teaching reading, especially in provision of the Response to Intervention model. The study collected data about specific ... -
A comparative analysis of the transition from grade 8 mathematics to grade 9 algebra for students with and without specific learning disabilities
(2016-08-31)Because mathematics achievement in Grades 8 and 9 serves as a gateway into STEM programs, a quantitative causal-comparative research design was employed to examine the difference for the Grade 8 mathematics and Grade 9 ... -
Student achievement in a co-teaching service delivery model in special education
(2015-12-31)Federal legislation requires that all students with disabilities have access to the general education curriculum and be included in teachers’ accountability for achievement outcomes. The co-teaching service delivery model ...
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