Through a comparative case study between two low-income elementary schools this study explored the influences of future-focused or college-bound cultures on low-income students’ perceptions of and aspirations toward college and career pathways. Both s . . .

This project addresses the need for easy to use and follow resources for foreign language teachers who are interested in switching their traditional textbook based classes to Comprehensible Input and Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelli . . .

The role of the leader in any organization is critical, but there has never been a more pivotal time than now as 21st century leaders prepare students for the future. The intersection of school culture and change leadership has been studied extensivel . . .

California has a history of bilingual education, but once that was eliminated with Proposition 227 in 1998, dual language education programs took its place. Dual Language Education programs are the teaching of academic content in two different languag . . .

The purpose of this project is to provide educators a resource for creating social justice curriculum via professional development on Colorism. The research offers an explanation of colorism as it is currently understood, the historical significance o . . .

This study explores the factors within a performing arts classroom environment that influence classroom community. Data was collected through student surveys and interviews as well as video observations. The findings show that routines have a positive . . .

To artfully capture the power of purposeful recognition is to capture the very quintessence of the human experience; it provides context to not only the outward dynamics of a community, but also to the internal emotional welfare of the constituents. E . . .

Military connected students are children that lead interesting lives. They require social-emotional supports to help them manage the stresses they encounter in order to be successful at school. This study intends to determine how teachers perceive eff . . .

Literacy skills are the foundational skills that students need in order to be able to successfully read and write. For many students these skills are well developed before they commence kindergarten from the exposure to oral communication and nursery . . .

As teachers take on more roles during the school day, the push for efficiency is crucial. Teachers spend a lot of their time in professional development and professional learning communities trying to obtain knowledge and work collaboratively to impro . . .

Immigrant and refugee-background children are a growing population in public schools in the United States. For many, their pre-migration, transmigration and post-migration experiences are painted with violence, war, separation, food insecurity, fragme . . .

A study was carried out to investigate the effects of two different teachers on their Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 1 courses and how collaboration between them affected the students. The main research question: How can collaboration among physics t . . .

Parents of first generation students, specifically Latinos, face many barriers as they attempt to guide their students through a school system they are unfamiliar with. This curriculum project seeks to provide the necessary cultural capital for parent . . .

This study focused on factors that influence student-to-student oral communication in a dual immersion classroom. Drawing from observations, a survey, and video recordings, the findings reveal that the learning time of day shapes oral language product . . .

Whatever grade we may teach, students come to the classroom with varying background knowledge on different topics, literacy skill development, and overall interest in reading. In most of my experiences, students are often given very little time in the . . .

Often times, parents believe that because they do not speak English, they cannot support their student’s literacy skills at home. There is also a common misconception that if students learn English and Spanish simultaneously, they will suffer in Engli . . .

This qualitative study explored the participation habits of honors math students enrolled in a sophomore level honors math class. Data was collected through the use of a survey, semi-structured interviews, and class observations to provide information . . .

This study focused on understanding how teaching supports students with reading comprehension in 6th-grade English Language Arts classes. Data was collected through student interviews and surveys, as well as examinations of teaching and teaching mater . . .

Students exited from newcomer classes face all the hurdles of learning new material while also struggling with cultural and linguistic isolation. Unsurprisingly, when released into the general population, these students tend to flounder and fail in pa . . .

Leadership skills continue to be a priority for the economy, therefore it is imperative for colleges and universities to meet this demand by developing leadership skills in their students. Although concepts of leadership have been explored throughout . . .

The purpose of this project was to create teacher planning materials and resources to teach foundational literacy skills through both direct teacher instruction and personalized technology for students in kindergarten thru third grade. The project add . . .

The significance of this project lies in the intersection between project based learning and the needs of students in middle school history classrooms. In light of the research on the developmental needs of young adolescents, it is evident that histor . . .

This case study investigated effects of sociocultural interactions on literacy identity development in Latino high school English learners in a small urban charter high school. Students, from the site, designated English fluent by testing later in aca . . .

Communication between home and school bears great importance. Parent - teacher communication provides benefits for the school, students, and the teacher especially the communication between teachers and parents regarding students’ academic progress. H . . .

The purpose of the study is to find out how school staff members perceive the implementation of positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) at a local middle school. This study sought to determine how the components of the implementation of PB . . .

As technology becomes integrated and implemented within school curriculum, there is a constant need to understand the technology that is introduced to the classroom environment and how it can be used to help a student achieve their academic goals. Stu . . .

This paper studies the effect that video-feedback has on novice teachers in regards to reflective conversations and utilizing objective data. Video-feedback, when used by coaches or mentors to develop teacher capacity and efficacy, has the ability to . . .

Preparing students for success in their educational endeavors and beyond is the primary function of schools and, yet, how to do so is one of the most hotly debated issues of education today. Programs such as Advancement Via Individual Determination, o . . .

Classroom management strategies vary from classroom to classroom. Teachers decide which classroom management strategies work best for their students. While it is up to the teacher, there is controversy on whether punitive measures are the most effecti . . .

In 2013, California adopted the Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve (CA NGSS), which set the stage for how science should be taught in every school throughout the state. Since the NGSS rep . . .

Numerous studies have found that students of color are often subject to teacher biases or negative preconceptions. These biases often result in barriers and limitations that negatively impact students’ academic achievement and social and emotional dev . . .

Bullying is very pervasive and has continually plagued the nation for more than the last decade. Each day American citizens are inundated with media stories highlighting bullying and school violence. Despite media coverage on the devastating consequen . . .

This paper details the basic components of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and how it is used as a treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Key research includes a 1973 O. Ivar Lovaas study that focused on the use of early intervent . . .

The United States is a diverse nation, and it is projected that over the next few decades, Whites will no longer be the majority. In fact, the Hispanic population is growing, and this change in the country’s racial and ethnic demographics will impact . . .

This study used a quantitative research approach to investigate how students view themselves as readers. The purpose of the study was to identify the reading culture at a comprehensive high school in order to create a Silent Sustained Reading (SSR) pr . . .

How can general education teachers maximize supports for all students so they can access and successfully interact with grade-level literature? This project focused upon developing a visual tool to improve reading comprehension for students, particula . . .

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 3.1 million adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 in the United States reported having at least one major depressive episode in 2016. With an increasing number of students reportin . . .

With an increasing demand for science background in an increasing number of occupations and low science scores nationwide, elementary schools are in need of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum that encompasses the new . . .

The purpose of this study was to investigate teacher and leader perceptions of the Student Support Team (SST) process and Response to Intervention (RTI) model. These perceptions were explored through quantitative online surveys administered to teacher . . .

This study investigates the impact of professional development (PD) and professional learning (PL) on teachers’ comfort level with using iReady, an online reading program. For this study, one school site’s teachers were surveyed to determine the train . . .

This study focused on identifying the type of professional development (PD) that teachers perceive to be most effective when implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) at the classroom level. The participants of the study were . . .

As dyslexia receives more attention in state legislation, schools and teachers need to understand dyslexia. This project is an introductory professional development presentation that begins with an explanation of historical and current research about . . .

With high stakes testing becoming an ever-present reality in public education, the ability for children to read and comprehend at grade level is vital. California Common Core standards require students to reason through the use of the written word, bo . . .

Teachers can use Genius Hour in their classes as an innovative way to get kids excited and passionate about school. Students will be more successful when the teacher takes an innovative approach to teaching, learning and designing new experiences (Wet . . .

As teachers adjust to the implementation of the Common Core State Standards, many mathematics educators have found themselves teaching new curricula that rely heavily on mathematical word problems. This change has greatly affected students’ confidence . . .

This project is an introductory curriculum to build upon English literacy in parallel with social-emotional learning intended for the beginning of a school year. It sets the foundation for a positive classroom environment while developing college and . . .

This study investigates the current characteristics of the professional development (PD) sessions provided to educators in one school district to determine if the district is implementing research-based characteristics of effective PDs. Seven PD sessi . . .

This project created a secondary education curriculum for an ecology unit in a Biology class that integrated the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and included supports for English Language Learner (ELL) students. This project researched what c . . .

This paper encourages the development of a modified general education curriculum for students with severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by detailing the absence of and teacher demand for a curriculum for this rapidly expanding population of students. . . .

Duckworth, Peterson, Matthews, and Kelly (2007) define grit as a disposition and/or set of skills that combines passion and perseverance toward achieving long-term goals. Individuals with high levels of grit have been shown to have the ability to succ . . .