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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .