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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

As the demand for resources and tools to meet the needs of both students and adults with disabilities continues to rise, there is a sense of urgency to create such tools and resources. Persons with disabilities often struggle with learning a variety o . . .

Adolescent students who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are particularly at risk for having difficulty with social skills development. Specifically, these students, upon reaching adolescence, are at a stage of human development in which being soci . . .

The project explores perspectives on the skills, knowledge, and best practices in working with behavior in inclusive classrooms. Based on a review of the current literature, a series of professional development training modules was developed to educat . . .

Students with disabilities are being underserved in the area of transition skill development and growth, leading to lower adult employment rates. These students need a quality education that includes developing skills that will assist them in their li . . .

The question posed by this study is whether math instruction with a focus on meta-cognition and number sense can raise achievement, especially for students who are currently struggling in this subject. The participants in this action research study we . . .

In the field of education, the roles of special and general education teachers are changing regularly. Special education teachers have multiple responsibilities, including tracking the students on their caseloads. Some special education teachers are a . . .

Students in the English Language Learning classes are faced with the possibility of a second label, Long Term English Language Learners or LTELs. Many years of research on the best practices to teach English Language Learners and the best pedagogies h . . .

The use of technology is pervasive in contemporary society. Although there are many ways in which society benefits from technology, instances of its misuse and abuse give strong cause for concern. To combat the problem of increasingly inappropriate te . . .

Bullying is global issue that has been on a steady increase. This project is a five week anti-bullying curriculum designed for third grade which integrates language arts and visual and performing arts. The purpose of the curriculum is to inform studen . . .

Current research has repeatedly shown parental involvement in elementary school to have a beneficial effect on children's learning, social skills, and emotional growth. While many education professionals seek to bridge the gap between home and school, . . .

The divide between special educators and general educators has proven to be a significant issue in the classroom, particularly when students with special needs are integrated into the general education classroom. As a result of this divide, there is a . . .

The purpose of this study was to identify and evaluate the most effective ways to promote independence for students with mild-to-moderate disabilities. Through review of literature, research suggests that excessive adult support can demote independenc . . .

Project Abstract Finding a way to make social studies content more engaging and relevant for high school students today is a challenge. Adding to this challenge has been an erosion of social studies coverage during the elementary and middle years over . . .

The ability to use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) across all environments is vital to the lives of individuals with severe communication deficits. Individuals who use AAC are shown to have decreased maladaptive behaviors and increase . . .

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most commonly diagnosed learning disorders among children. Students with ADHD struggle to pay attention and control their impulses in class. This behavior often provokes frustration in teachers an . . .