Continuation high schools serve students for multiple reasons. Among them are low credit attainment, excessive absences, probation status, and discipline problems. Students in these programs often have many educational gaps. In the state of California . . .

This study focused on both the voice and experience of successful Black students in higher education as well as the factors, both internal and institutional that they perceive as contributors to their success. This research is important because while . . .

“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr Dissatisfaction with the current state of the nation’s public schools continues to reveal itself through repeated efforts to transform the traditional, long-standing . . .

All students need their teachers to implement culturally sustaining curricula specifically targeted to their needs. Unfortunately, this need is not always met, especially with minority students. This project seeks to address the needs of Spanish heri . . .

Success for students begins for students in kindergarten, where they must acquire strong literacy skills. These literacy skills are inclusive of the foundational skills students require for reading and writing. Research supports reading failure is hig . . .

By way of qualitative data, the researcher looked at the experiences of a community of educators during a series of professional development offerings. The purpose of the sessions was to unpack the ways in which the intersectional identities of indivi . . .

Educators know that supporting all learners' motivation and engagement is both a fulfilling and challenging process as students come with unique personalities, interests, experiences, strengths, and needs. This is particularly true at the middle level . . .

As sixth graders begin to navigate the academic and social challenges of middle school, it is important for teachers to offer guidance and resources for parents and caregivers to continue to support their child’s literacy development. A partnership be . . .

The purpose of this project is to create a Spanish Mathematic curriculum to use in a fifth grade Dual Language One-Way Immersion program. As Common Core State Standards (CCSS) exceed the cognitive demands of listening, speaking, reading and writing in . . .

Paraeducators are an essential component of special education programs as they serve to support students during classroom instruction, reteach and review concepts with students, provide accommodations, support behavior improvement, and assist in class . . .

This qualitative case study grounded in Stevens (1993) Opportunity to Learn theoretical framework and a Cultural Proficiency lens provided the structure to analyze teacher values and behaviors as well as institutional factors affecting English Languag . . .

For more than a decade, English Language Learners have performed below grade level in all areas tested for federal and state accountability, and drastically lower than their English-speaking peers. Closing the achievement gap has become a major priori . . .

The astounding percentages of Alaska Native American Yup’ik students performing at below, or far below proficient levels, continues to be a concern of schools and districts throughout the Southwest region of Alaska. The researcher chose to conduct a . . .

This study is an analysis on ways Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs and services support student achievement. The purpose of this study is to create a synthesis of nine SEL curricula studied from three existing SEL programs to provide positive . . .

This research project is based upon the equity gap experienced by Hispanic students in high school. It studied a high school serving adults with a high Hispanic population. While seeking to answer the question. “To what extent does a teacher’ . . .

The over-representation of English Language Learners (ELLs) in special education continues to be an issue of inequity. Research demonstrates that when teachers use high leverage practices and are given examples of how to implement them to assist ELLs, . . .

Exclusionary disciplinary practices used throughout the United States contribute to equity gaps, overwhelmingly affecting the achievement and trajectories of students of color, since they are disproportionately disciplined in schools. Academic achieve . . .

For the past three decades, the African American suspension rates have far outpaced Caucasian suspension rates. This is a trend which has been observed throughout various community and school settings in the United States. These facts are what leads t . . .

Students who are of Low-Socioeconomic status continue to achieve at a lower rate than their classmates. There are many factors that contribute to this achievement gap. Contributing factors can be found in the students’ home, school or neighborhood. Fo . . .

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we live our lives. Schools are shut across California and students are required to learn from home. Teachers are teaching everything they can, but more can be done. If parents and teachers work together the CO . . .

Integrating technology into the curriculum can be challenging, particularly for educators who teach the lower K-2nd grades. Educators must understand what Digital Literacies are and understand the technological pedagogies to integrate into their curr . . .

The research case study presented aims to determine if the perceptions of students and teachers on a flipped mathematics classroom support student success. For a flipped classroom model, teachers assign lectures for students to watch as homework and c . . .

Many parents struggle discussing sexuality education with their child/children with disabilities and are typically not given the right resources to help them openly discuss this touchy topic. This project reviewed research in the areas of sexual . . .

The following research project explored the relationship of text-to-speech technology (TTST) and students with specific learning disabilities (SLD) in education. Topics investigated included how TTST supports the educational goals of students with SLD . . .

A qualitative case study rich in details regarding the lived experiences of middle school boys with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) participating in a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Tier-II Intervention, Check-in Check-out, . . .

A persistent and significant equity gap exists between the academic achievement of English Language Learners and their peers in English Language Arts. Research has demonstrated the negative effects of bias on achievement within marginalized student gr . . .

Every day, over 400,000 paraeducators are supporting students with mild to moderate learning disabilities in the United States. The purpose of this project was to create a paraeducator’s guide to academic and behavior supports, as well as concrete exa . . .

Since distance learning models of education are growing in number and popularity, there is a need to explore leadership in a remote setting because effective school leadership is directly tied to higher student achievement in schools. The researcher p . . .

The California ELA/ELD Framework places a clear emphasis on the importance of developing written communication skills as an inherent necessity to prepare fifth graders for their next phase of their educational career. While the framework goes on to e . . .

This study investigates the relationship between teacher observation as well as feedback and future lesson plan design. A single case study was utilized in order to survey teachers at one suburban high school in southern California. The purpose of the . . .

Individuals that are on the Autism Spectrum have difficulties with daily life skills, especially those that fall in the social skills category. Some areas of difficulty are collaboration, problem solving, taking turns, controlling emotions and communi . . .

When California published a new set of Visual and Performing Arts standards in 2019, art teachers were tasked with reexamining their current practices, and to consider ways in which students could broaden their understanding of the arts as a whole. Th . . .

Educators and policymakers envision high school mathematics as vital in the pursuit of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professions and a way to cultivate a deep appreciation of mathematics in society. With two such significant . . .

Arab American youth are a complex and diverse population in America who are often misunderstood, misclassified and misrepresented. These youth face a socio-political climate in the United States that has painted the Arab culture in a negative light. T . . .

The Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 led to a reliance on virtual instruction. The virtual model entails a daily attendance, graded learning and assessments, an emphasis on live instruction, in- person individualized instruction, service, and assessment, an . . .

The purpose of this project is to create a guide to facilitate the implementation of a school-wide Positive Behavior Support System (SWPBS) at the researcher's school site. The setting for this project is a public secondary school in the San Diego Uni . . .

Research has long demonstrated that a hands-on, activities based approach is the most effective method of teaching science content to students with learning disabilities. This hands-on approach requires access to a variety of consumable supplies not r . . .

In this action research study of a sixth-grade mathematics classroom, I investigated how using Project Based Learning combined with collaborative learning influenced students’ attitudes and beliefs in learning mathematics. I discovered that using a Pr . . .

This study focuses on the use of social networking in a sophomore English language arts classroom. Research was conduct to determine if social networking websites like Facebook and Myspace could be used to enhance student achievement and foster academ . . .

The purpose of this project is to provide a curriculum model that addresses the needs of English Learners who are required to pass the California High School Exit Exam (CaHSEE) in order to graduate from high school. It addresses the problem of the fac . . .

Discovering communication outlets for nonverbal, severely disabled students who are medically fragile is crucial for maintaining a "Student-centered" academic environment. Nevertheless, to determine a disabled individual's preferred outlet for communi . . .

American student achievement has been on a decline for several years and data shows that it is not improving. It is projected that by 2050 America's lowest achieving students will make up more than half of the U.S. population. The United States ranks . . .

During the 2010-11 school year about 70% of the students at a local Southern California comprehensive high school earned at least one D or F grade; this makes them ineligible for acceptance to the University of California system of colleges. This stud . . .

This study focused on student motivation and goal setting among high school students participating in an after-school intervention program. The major research question of this study concerned the best practices and procedures which could be implemente . . .

Handheld technology devices allow users to be mobile and access the Internet, personal data, and third-party content applications in many different environments at the users' convenience. The explosion of these mobile learning devices around the globe . . .

Community service learning programs provide opportunities for students to become more compassionate toward others, to develop their leadership skills, and to collaborate with others to improve their community by becoming active members in at their sch . . .

This project presents a learning-styles based literacy curriculum as a thematic unit on Africa for a 2nd and 3rd grade Charter Montessori classroom. Guiding questions for the project included whether specific materials typically found in the Montessor . . .

Elementary school teachers can be assigned to teach a new grade level at the discretion and need of administration. This study applied a mixed method design to find out ways in which teachers' self-efficacy may be affected by teaching at a new grade l . . .

The purpose of this project was to identify areas of student interest for community service, and connect them with possible activities to complete a mandatory community service requirement. Many high schools in the nation have a mandatory community se . . .

The Process Communication Model® program has been used as a management tool for team building in major U.S. corporations and has been introduced into educational settings as a tool for classroom management. Effective communication is essential in all . . .

This study looks at a culture within a culture focusing on military dependent high school students at risk of not completing high school, what occurs when the psychosocial stressors due to high mobility and other family dynamics impact adolescent chil . . .

The stereotype that males are better in math and science than females is one we have all heard. In my experience as a high school science teacher, that stereotype doesn’t fit due to large numbers of females enrolled in my classes. In order to gain a l . . .

Marginal representation in post-secondary education is a critical issue for Latinas/os. Latina/o families often lack knowledge and wherewithal to guide their children in an advantageous academic direction. They are often unaware of the processes of th . . .

Schools implement full-day kindergarten (FDK) in place of half-day kindergarten(HDK) for the purpose of improving the academic achievement of English languagelearners (ELLs). The purpose of this study was to compare the academic achievementof ELLs who . . .

To see if detracking can raise minority and English language learners' standardized test scores, this case study surveyed teachers at a suburban high school to see how they perceived a recent detracking of their school. Student standardized test score . . .

This project is a mindfulness and movement curriculum designed to teach coping strategies to children who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). The literature review focuses on ADHD, mindfulness, and movement. The met . . .

The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify beliefs of stakeholders regarding children's readiness factors with respect to the transition from prekindergarten to Kindergarten. In particular, the study was guided by a curiosity regarding whet . . .

Historically, university leaders have met campus enrollment goals by focusing on recruiting prospective students. In the last few decades, however, as global competition for fewer students in a poor economy has forced them to spend more on recruitment . . .

Because of No Child Left Behind (2001), teachers have spent a considerable amount of time teaching the tested material of English Language Arts and Mathematics and Science and Social Studies instructional minutes have decreased or been eliminated from . . .

Increased use of technology in the classroom has the potential of helping students shift from the role of passive learners to engaged participants in their own learning. The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of technology tools in 7th . . .

This project was created as a way for parents to assist their child in improving reading ability by employing a Running Record and an audio voice recorder to engage the child in self-monitoring reading techniques. Typically, a Running Record is used b . . .

Language impairment (LI) is a disorder in which an individual’s ability to use language and/or understand language is impacted. This difficulty with language often impacts social communication and interactions, especially in young children with LI. Th . . .

This study focuses on the practice of goal setting and its impact on elementary students' self-efficacy and future goals. The major research question was, "In what ways do performance goals affect elementary students' self-efficacy in mathematics?" Re . . .

Teaching students with disabilities through music has been an interest to the author. The purpose of this project was to investigate the benefits of music education and to design an elementary education music curriculum that addresses social skills de . . .

The purpose of this project was to create a program that expands leadership, oratory, and teamwork skills for high school students by engaging participants in fun, challenging activities. The resulting Teen Leadership Camp is a five day residency prog . . .

To prepare all students--regardless of their abilities, language, and economic or cultural differences--to learn the skills needed for success in a global economy, teachers need training and support to teach in ways that respond to children's differen . . .

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Career Technical Education (CTE) on students' attitudes about their reading, writing, and math skills. This research responds directly to the need for additional research of benefits of CTE. Previ . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine the possible effects of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) on teacher stress and student behavior. This case study used qualitative methods to investigate the research questions. Data was collected through surveys a . . .

A mixed method study was performed to investigate the district and school conditions that cultivate organizational learning, and how that influences the district's response to a 21st Century change initiative. The interdisciplinary approach of the stu . . .

The purpose ofthe present study is to develop a training program for instructional assistants in mild to moderate special education classrooms, at the elementary level, which addresses the topics of disability awareness, behavior management, instructi . . .

Public higher education is in crisis and is begging for strong, effective leadership to ensure a sustainable future. This dissertation provides a brief history of public higher education, specifically in California, and reveals the desperate need for . . .

Many eighth-grade students have difficulty passing Algebra. Some schools implement an algebra Support course to help struggling students, to better understand algebraic concepts and to aid in homework completion. This action research study used a mixe . . .

Parental concern in child behavior is not a new concept. In fact, every parent deals with behavior issues in some point in their parenthood and at a different level of concern. The issue with behavior is not the child to blame, rather the parents appr . . .

Multicultural literature is key to addressing the diverse needs of every student. Because of this, a multicultural literature unit has been created. The curriculum has been designed as a three-week Language Arts unit centered on multicultural fairy ta . . .

This master's project addressed a critical issue in middle school education. Middle school teachers are increasingly asked to provide reading instruction within thier content area, yet many are ill equiped to implement such instruction. This project r . . .

For this unit of study, the author developed lessons in response to the large population of Spanish English Language Learners in Southern California and the lack of use of audio files in the classrooms. This study explores the effects of using audio t . . .

Schools around the nation are struggling to find ways to bridge the achievement gap between White middle class students, and socioeconomically challenged Students of Color. Standardized testing and high school exit exams, are growing in popularity and . . .

Functional Communication Training (FCT) has been found to be an effective treatment method for a variety of behavior disorders, including self-injurious behavior (SIB), aggression and classroom disruption (Melissa J. Shirley et al., 1997). Children wi . . .

This study was conducted in order to determine the effects of assistive technology versus manual communication aids on the vocabulary development of children with autism. More specifically, the researcher looked to examine the motivation and learning . . .

Because of the increasing prevalence of autism and the push for the inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education setting, there are a growing number of students with autism being included in general education classrooms. Despite th . . .

Instructional assistants in special education classrooms fulfill a vital need to successfully support students with special needs. The problem with utilizing instructional assistants in the school setting is the lack of training and resources provided . . .

Data collected through subjective methods of the monitoring of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals lead to inconsistent perceptions of student performance levels by education specialists and IEP placement teams. This discrepancy compelled this r . . .

The purpose of this project was to provide educators with a series of lesson plans to help support students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. The lessons presented to educators, in the form of an in-service . . .

Social skills are the building blocks of development. Without these skills, students may have a difficult time interacting with others, staying on task, reacting appropriately to disappointment, as well as a variety of other things. There is significa . . .

The purpose for researching and developing an understanding of a well constructed Learning Center is to establish a model for Apple Elementary to incorporate as a means for improving service supports for all students. Apple Elementary is a pseudo name . . .