Writing is intertwined throughout all content areas, making it an essential skill for student success across disciplines. However, writing instruction is not always engaging for students. A thorough review of the literature about the most effective an . . .

In 2008-2009, nearly one million children experiencing homelessness were enrolled in school. In 2012, over 1.5 million children were identified as homeless. In a 2013 U. S. Census report, 2.5 million children were identified as homeless in America. Th . . .

This project promotes equity amongst all students through the use of Culturally Proficient Teaching practices. This project consists of a Community Helpers thematic unit; the Spanish written lessons will allow the teacher to analyze and reflect upon h . . .

This project examines the benefits of a classroom pet, specifically a leopard gecko, for middle school students with developmental disabilities, and provides a teacher manual for the implementation of a classroom pet program. Animals have long been us . . .

The purpose of this project was to create a handbook, Zumba-Brain-Breaks: A Guide for Teachers, which explains how to include Zumba dance moves and brain breaks into a daily classroom schedule, in ways that help minimize student inattention, hyperacti . . .

This project is a classroom-level implementation guide that aims to identify the problems of traditional discipline and offer guidance for reshaping public education discipline to become more restorative. Problems of traditional discipline include dis . . .

Literacy is a complex and vital part of modern day life. Individuals need an array of literacy skills in order to successfully access their environments (social, technological, academic, etc.) Students with disabilities tend to demonstrate lower level . . .

Special education teachers are in high demand and greatly needed to meet the needs of the growing population of students qualified for special education services under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004. The increasing attri . . .

Inspired by numerous studies of advantages on piano interventional education, the purpose of this study is to investigate the benefits of piano interventional education with support of the research on neuroplasticity. Using personal interviews, survey . . .

Preparing more students for success in college, career, and civic life is of critical importance, particularly for traditionally underserved students. Improvement science represents promising ideas and practices for how to achieve greater outcomes for . . .

Parents’ engagement within their child’s education is an important factor for student success. Actively participating within the school and home increases student achievement. Primarily focusing on an elementary level school, this study analyzed paren . . .

With inclusion becoming more popular among school districts for students with disabilities, these students are often not included in extracurricular competitive sports. Many physical education (PE) coaches report not feeling adequately prepared to coa . . .

A strong volunteer program can be a valuable resource to every school. If a school is not utilizing such a program, the students, as well as their families, are under a great disadvantage. This project answers the question of how schools can advance t . . .

Due to recent federal legislation, students with disabilities are now able to participate in rigorous academic and general education curriculum and assessment with their non-disabled peers in a common learning environment. In inclusive classrooms, all . . .

According to Wynn (2012), students in the US are falling behind in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). These vital disciplines have always been important in academia, but currently there is a global shift from specialization, a l . . .

Many high school graduates are ill-equipped to write in a professional capacity or at a college level. While high school graduates are better equipped in reading, many struggle with the texts they will encounter in the workforce or attending college. . . .

The research took place in a unique Dual Language setting where students were mostly separated by primary language from kindergarten to second grade through a two-teacher language model. For the study, students in one class were integrated during thei . . .

While the number of students with special educational needs continues to increase, educators are finding themselves faced with the challenges of implementing effective teaching strategies that meet the needs of all students. Co-teaching has become an . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine teachers’ perspective on the potential effectively a commercial language arts curriculum supports students with mild and moderate disabilities. The following research questions guided this study: What is the . . .

Music education may hold the key to improving the self-efficacy of students classified as socioeconomically disadvantaged. Increasing self-efficacy for these students also potentially improves their chances of academic success. This study investigated . . .

International Mindedness is a developing theme in International Baccalaureate education that has evolved in the 21st century to include sustainability of the planet among other themes. This project has been created to develop International Mindedness . . .

This project explores the benefits of incorporating more movement in the classroom and the effects it has on students’ academic achievement, cognitive function, and behavior. Being physically fit has numerous positive effects on the body, but little h . . .

To date, there is no curriculum that aims to align the English Language Development standards within the International Baccalaureate framework. Without English Language Development standards written explicitly into lessons to support the English langu . . .

This thesis study used mixed-methods research design to study the application of manipulatives as a writing tool for middle school students. The manipulatives used in this study were plastic. colorful linking cubes. The research question for this stud . . .

The purpose of this project was to create a professional development series for paraprofessionals that includes teaching strategies and instructional techniques paraprofessionals can implement to educate students with moderate and severe intellectual . . .

This project considers the influence a classroom-based mindfulness practice has on teacher resilience, along with teacher and student stress levels and productivity. In the United States and abroad, mindfulness is increasingly gaining support and popu . . .

In light of the research findings on gender differences in education, the purpose of this project is to develop curriculum for a professional development course for teachers on how to examine and enhance the way they differentiate their approach to bo . . .

The present study investigated the relationship of student, parent, and household math anxiety and attitudes on a student’s math progress on two assessments, the Houghton Mifflin Math Inventory (MI) which gives a quantile score letting the instructor . . .

Paraprofessionals in an inclusive middle school classroom fulfill a fundamental need to successfully support students with special needs. The difficulty with utilizing these essential members of the special education staff is that they are often not g . . .

Research has shown that some White teachers are not fully prepared to teach culturally and linguistically diverse students. This is concerning, particularly because the majority (84%) of the teacher work force across the United States is White and the . . .

This study analyzes how Students with Learning Differences (SLD) socially interact with each other during structured activity times (e.g., classroom discussion and teacher-facilitated) and if these interactions generalize to unstructured activity time . . .

With an increased emphasis to include special needs students within the general education classroom to learn and participate alongside their peers, there is a growing demand to not only explore best inclusion strategies but to find practical ways to i . . .

The product of this project is a research-based presentation for education professionals who work with children with dyslexia that provides them with an overview of best instructional practices to support student needs. The presentation provides educa . . .

Paraprofessionals are key players in the education of students with disabilities. Research shows there is a need in the area of utilizing these important individuals effectively. Paraprofessionals need to be properly trained on their roles and respons . . .

Research shows that schools that adopt the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) face challenges in fully implementing the programme due to lack of educator understanding of IB MYP terminology. A school in Southern California see . . .

This study examines the factors that contribute to the involvement of Latino parents in a dual language elementary school, located in southern California. The research used a triangulation of mixed-methods approach (e.g., surveys, interviews, theory o . . .

This study analyzes the impact of an increase in student participation in the IEP process on students’ success and self-determination in the classroom. An IEP, Individual Education Program, is, “a written statement for each child with a disability tha . . .

The researcher implemented a portable garden guidebook that can be used by school sites in all areas and specifically urban school settings. This allows for all students and teachers to be involved in a garden regardless of the space available at the . . .

Academic researchers believe that through participation in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, students develop a sense of responsibility and learn self-advocacy and self-determination. Students may participate in their IEPs beginning . . .

This project offers a resource manual for general education teachers supporting students with autism. Tools and supplemental aides have been researched and implemented in general education classrooms with students with autism. Positive support strateg . . .

The research illuminates the challenges Latino migrant students face and what motivates or unmotivates them to pursue higher education. The participants represent 20 university migrant alumni and 20 non-college/university migrant workers with high sch . . .

Extensive research has been conducted on dual immersion programs and their benefits; however, few studies have examined the impact that the dissolution of these specialized programs has on students. The participants of this study were part of a strand . . .

Students from urban, low socio-economic high schools present many challenges to educators. Often these students have experienced trauma, homelessness, and poverty. Traditional interventions in public schools focus on academic achievement, however, it . . .

The purpose of this study was to analyze the aspects of professional development that were the most effective in supporting and motivating teachers to integrate technology into the classroom. The participants were twenty-nine teachers from a high scho . . .

The reauthorization of The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) of 2004, stressed the importance of involving and increasing parent participation in the special education process including Individualized Education Program (I . . .

Existing curricula typically eschew minority students’ culture in favor of a more Eurocentric focus. This curriculum project seeks to reverse this trend, which has contributed to a race-based achievement gap wherein Latinos fall far short of their Whi . . .

This study investigates the impact of professional development (PD) and professional learning (PL) on the implementation of new standards, specifically looking at elementary school teachers and the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and . . .

Students with moderate to severe disabilities benefit most when transdisciplinary teams collaborate to deliver individualized instruction and services together in the classroom. This research seeks to capture a description of Education Specialists’ cu . . .

Reading improvement in early years of schooling is a goal that teachers, parents and administrators have for all students. Reading growth influences all academic areas as it is foundational to all subject matters. Administrators and teachers are alway . . .

The mathematical achievement level of students is of extreme concern. This curriculum project seeks to reverse this trend by filling the need for increased mathematics literacy, improved self-efficacy and student motivation. These needs will be met th . . .