As parents, special educators, and advocates push for inclusive practices, the number of students with autism being educated in general education classroom environments is rapidly increasing. Research supports inclusive education, where students recei . . .

The prevalence of children being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has increased to 1 in 68 as of 2012. In 2013, only 39.7% of students with ASD spent 80% or more of their day within a general education class. ASD is the name for a group o . . .

This project is intended to support education specialists and general education teachers with a resource for easy access on how to implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies in their classroom. It is intended to help teachers understand how . . .

Writing is an essential literacy skill that young adolescents (ages 10-14) are expected to demonstrate growth and proficiency in order to compete in the social and economic world. Their success is dependent on their abilities to communicate both in wr . . .

This Master of Arts in Education Project is a Secondary Digital Storytelling Curriculum Unit. The literature reviewed for this project included Digital Storytelling for Student Engagement, Digital Storytelling for Academic Growth, and Best Practices f . . .

Parents promote learning at home long before their children attend school. For Chinese-American dual language households, education is a priority and parents are willing to spend the efforts in helping their child improve academically. Regardless of t . . .

The technology industry is ever evolving, and students have nearly constant access to its products. It is with the utmost importance that curriculum be updated, modified, and extended in order to address the misuse of technology, and help students imp . . .

Classroom technology can be used to facilitate authentic interactions between foreign language students and the target language as it is used in its everyday contexts. Authentic sources of linguistic and cultural input can support students’ language l . . .

Technological advances can enhance the kind of teaching and learning described the Next Generation Science Standards. Research is needed to understand factors that are associated with science teachers’ decisions to integrate technology in their teachi . . .

A plethora of curricula are available to teach note taking, but teachers and students are in need of a predictable, consistent, and flexible system of concept representations that can convey content and stimulate thinking at a higher level without add . . .

As the academic demands placed on young learners become greater and greater, it becomes crucial that students master foundational skills early on to meet these challenges. With the support of both teachers and parents, students can master these skills . . .

The importance of parent involvement in children’s early literacy development has been identified repeatedly as a critical factor contributing to children’s school success. Research indicated that when parents engage with their children in learning ac . . .

Stakeholders identify higher-level cognition and communication as skills critical to the 21st century, STEM-capable workforce. These skills are reflected in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics shift. Mathematical arguments have been shown . . .

The purpose of this project was to explore effective ways of developing emergent literacy skills at home and use that research to develop a website and handout for Spanish-speaking parents. The project addressed the problem that few resources for Span . . .

The purpose of this research is to provide teachers with a professional development resource for maximizing the benefits of mathematics homework. This professional development explains how much time students should spend on homework each night as well . . .

PROJECT ABSTRACT Too many students in primary elementary school struggle with reading. Many of these students are being serviced by reading intervention specialists in the schools. Evidence suggests it is important for these specialists to get the par . . .

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of co-teaching on student achievement and behavior at the middle level over the course of two years. Both general education students and students with disabilities were studied to determine if co . . .

Chronic absenteeism rates are on the rise across the United States. Without a pattern of attendance, students are unlikely to develop the foundation of skills including literacy, work ethic, and relationship building necessary for successful individua . . .

The achievement gap that exists among English Language Learners (ELLs) and non-ELLs in America’s secondary mathematics classrooms is steadily increasing. Moreover, teachers have higher numbers of ELLs in their classes every year, without the support o . . .

In the state of California, far too many English Language Learners are not successful in reclassifying as proficient in English in the four to six-year time frame considered average for most students. Students who are “at-risk” for becoming Long-term . . .

This study’s purpose is to research motivational strategies and survey high school students in mathematics to determine student motivation toward attending an after school tutoring program. The research focuses on after-school tutoring programs at the . . .

This study looks at how providing creative alternative choices on the culminating task to English 3-4 continuation students may provide opportunities for greater success.

Reading is an important skill for students of all ages, but interventions for reading at the high school level are few and far between. This research sought to determine if reading intervention at the high school level can be successful, and if peer t . . .

The purpose of this study was to identify effective strategies utilized by classroom teachers during designated ELD instruction to promote English language acquisition for EL students and lead to a decrease the achievement gap. The focus of this study . . .

This research realizes English Language Learners (ELLs) as a growing sector of the U.S. education system. Research also documents literature which found teachers not prepared to teach this growing ELL population. This study shows the existence of an a . . .

The Student Success Team (SST) is a crucial support system public schools use to identify struggling students. A combination of educational professionals, SST teams inform parents of their child's academic, behavioral, and social/emotional difficultie . . .

Chronic absenteeism rates are on the rise across the United States. Without a pattern of attendance, students are unlikely to develop the foundation of skills including literacy, work ethic, and relationship building necessary for successful individua . . .

Since the 1970s there has been a growing legislative focus, in the United States and abroad, on providing inclusive education for students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment alongside their typical peers. However, this shift in pol . . .

Students, especially in the elementary setting, need support to help them improve academically and socially, which will help close the achievement gap. According to research, providing students with adult mentors has helped them improve overall in sch . . .

Undocumented Latinx students are currently one of the most disenfranchised racial/ethnic groups in the United States. As demography reaches critical mass levels in many states, visibility has triggered new economic and policy imperatives. The Latinx p . . .

Factors and impacts of positive school climate were examined at one continuation high school in the North State region of California. School climate was considered in the context of school safety, the teaching and learning environment, relationships a . . .

Chronic absenteeism and chronic tardiness in elementary schools are a widespread problem which affects schools nationwide. As school leaders, the elementary administrator is instrumental in establishing policies and procedures for the management of at . . .

This qualitative research study examined Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as a strategy to support Senior (grade 12) students at a continuation high school. It also sought to determine if using PBIS, as one aspect of a trauma-inform . . .

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) require students to read and respond to complex grade-level texts. This shift aims for teachers of all content areas at the middle school level to teach students how to analyze informational texts, but many conte . . .

Research has shown that reading intervention for struggling students is imperative at a young age for future success. The goal for all students is to be college and career ready, and wise participants in society. The purpose of this study was to deter . . .

Because teachers leaving the field of education can greatly impact student learning and achievement, administrators need to reflect upon how they can impact their schools and students by increasing teacher retention and decreasing teacher burnout. One . . .

As increasing numbers of autistic students are identified, schools are faced with the issue of assessing student ability and identifying appropriate educational placement. Intelligence assessments are commonly used as part of this process, but factors . . .

The purpose of this mixed methods case study was to investigate the affordances of 21st century learning practices that incorporated the “Four C’s” and students’ perceptions related to their motivation. The data was collected in two phases based on da . . .

Parents who teach their children at home as part of an independent study school model often request personalized directions and tools to bridge the use of traditional school curriculum. Additionally, children learning in the home environment can benef . . .

The educational field is riddled with ineffective top-down reform initiatives that have failed to address disparities in student learning outcomes for disadvantaged students. Over the past century, three successive waves of educational reform have sit . . .

It is difficult to find equity among the faculty in institutions of higher education across the nation. In colleges and universities throughout the United States, there is an increased reliance on faculty whose working conditions are often inconsisten . . .

This study investigates how teaching students to monitor their own progress on learning targets and set achievement goals impacts students’ perceptions of success as well as how it affects student assessment scores within an English-Language Arts clas . . .

English language learners (ELLs) tend to fall behind their native English speaking peers in science. As districts are starting to implement the Next Generation Science Standards, having knowledge of academic vocabulary is necessary to be able to parti . . .

Adolescence is a period that qualifies an individual to read to learn more than learn to read. Educators, on the other hand, are able to create opportunities of success to students and provide best possible thoughts and solutions in terms of creating . . .

Physical Education in the 21st Century: An Examination of Administrative Priorities on PE Programs Serving the iGeneration by Jonathan S. Martin Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative study is to examine the priorities of California Physical Educati . . .

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 . . .

Science permeates our lives and so an understanding of basic scientific concepts and the scientific process can enable one to make better choices when deliberating every day decisions. The challenge for science educators and curriculum developers is t . . .

Restorative justice is an emerging topic related to college student behavioral issues and offers a personal behavior alternative strategy. It is used predominantly to address crime, misconduct, and injustices in criminal justice, K-12 education, and h . . .

Teachers of English language learner (ELL) high school newcomers must provide effective, standards-based instruction of language and 21st-century literacies in order to help students become productive citizens in today’s global economy. This project p . . .

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. . . .

This study investigates the reasons girls are enrolling in physics at lower rates than boys at one comprehensive high school in Southern California. The research was conducted using a digital survey consisting of 20 questions including Likert scale an . . .

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 . . .

Abstract Education is changing and this has provided more opportunities for families to choose their school. Schools that rely on enrollment for funding are competing for students. Going forward leaders will have to figure out how to navigate new wate . . .

With the federal mandate to provide students with disabilities access to a rigorous education in the least restrictive environment, schools across the country began adopting the inclusion model, which is a heterogeneous grouping of students with and w . . .

As educators continually face curricular change, school administrators must manage teachers and are responsible for the success of all students. Past studies have focused on teacher efficacy in regards to student achievement or leadership strategies t . . .

Middle school is a time when students may feel disconnected from their community. When applied in a school setting, Restorative Practice (RP) strategies proactively develop relationships and community and can rebuild connections between and among stud . . .

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 . . .

Abstract When researching dyslexia, the focus is mainly on effective evidenced-based decoding strategies to help students with dyslexia. However, not much research has been done on effective evidenced-based reading comprehension strategies to help stu . . .

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 . . .

Reading could arguably be one of the most important skills learned during childhood development. Most children typically learn to read by the age of eight. Unfortunately for some children, the ability to read fluently can come much later in the develo . . .

Student academic success has been associated with parental involvement in many studies. This study explored the relationship between parental involvement, at school and at home, and the effect it had on student success. Information was gathered from s . . .

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 . . .

Project Abstract This project paper presents a framework that can be used by world language teachers to reflect on the quality of their practice or by a professional development leader to help a group of educators to do the same collaboratively. Six p . . .

The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) have the potential to raise student understanding in mathematics through its nationwide focus, curricular coherence, and rigor. Under CCSSM, teachers are revamping the way they teach, while stude . . .

Many students struggle with developing their reading fluency. Research suggests that there are three components that students need to master to develop their reading fluency. Those three components are: accuracy in word decoding, referring to competen . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

Abstract Administrators are tasked with implementing a co-teaching model as a way to achieve servicing students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. Past research studies state that there are three major barriers administrators face . . .

Abstract Digital technology is all around us. It’s become integrated into so many aspects of our lives and our children’s lives. It is essential to function most efficiently in today’s society. Many would agree that digital technology has changed our . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

English language learners, 21% of the student population in California (and 12% in the U.S., according to the National Center for English Language Acquisition), struggle to learn to read while learning English. These students are the fastest growing s . . .

Educators seek to develop well-rounded individuals that are capable of adapting to the demands of our ever-changing technological world. However, many secondary students merely go through the motions of our current education system without taking pers . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

High school guidance counselors are in secondary school systems across the country. They have contact with students, teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure correct placement for students and provide guidance as the students plan for their fut . . .

Teachers are faced with the challenge of understanding the meaning of student behaviors in the classroom. This study and resulting project created a comprehensive tool for general education teachers to use when identifying the causes of behavior. The . . .

Technology is dramatically changing the world we live in. Technology is a part of everything we do, including communication, socialization, and expressing oneself; anything you have wondered about can be found by using technology. The influx of techno . . .

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 1 in 59 children (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018) and is often associated with other medical conditions. Every individual with ASD is unique and therefore there i . . .

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 . . .

This study investigates the ways in which classroom teachers utilize educational technology in the classroom. The research focused on the types, the frequency as well as the methods of educational technology use in the classroom. The research also foc . . .

The importance of student grouping in education has been identified as a crucial part of instruction in classrooms across the country. Some research has indicated that the best way to teach students in a small group setting during English language art . . .

The goal of the research was to explore how participating in a Parent University impacted twenty-seven Latino middle and high school parents and their ability to support their children in school. The study was a mixed methods study that included a pre . . .

For at least six decades teacher turnover has been a major educational problem. Further, teacher turnover has been shown to have a negative effect on student academic achievement. This study was conducted to better understand the impact of teacher tur . . .

Students qualified for special education services under the federal disability category of emotional disturbance, as with students in other disability categories, are increasingly being included in general education classrooms for part or all of their . . .

Educators are confronted with antisocial, disruptive, and internalizing student behaviors which interfere with the flow of the learning environment and can potentially impede the learning of all students. These types of behaviors have been a concern f . . .

Collaboration between teachers and teacher librarians (TLs) faces fundamental challenges in the high school setting. Studies of professional library organizations have suggested that collaborations between teachers and TLs are effective in improving s . . .

Restorative justice (RJ) and restorative practices (RP) are an emerging field of study in the United States. With origins derived from indigenous practices, RJ was adopted by the juvenile justice system during the 1970’s, and is within the last decade . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

For first-generation college-going students, education is an opportunity to break out of their inherited socioeconomic status. Though this resource is available to first-generation college students, they are not accessing postsecondary opportunities a . . .

This study was to investigate if a pull-out service model or a push-in service model is the most effective in addressing needs of students with disabilities. Qualitative measures used to investigate teacher, intervention support staff, parent, and stu . . .

Much research has been done on student performance in K-12 and higher education, but historically adult students enrolled in Adult Basic and Secondary Education (ABE/ASE) programs have received little attention from educational researchers. With over . . .

The purpose of this study is to explore the question: How would the use of student-generated knowledge-sharing videos, as found on social media sites such as YouTube, in a vocational program affect student engagement? Social media had become more acce . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine whether computer-based instruction impacted student academic achievement and attitudes towards using technology in the classroom. This action research study used a quantitative research methods approach by an . . .

This study explored the effects of data-driven professional learning communities on student achievement. The work of John Hattie served as the cornerstone with great influence from Robert Marzano and Richard DuFour. The study was conducted using a fif . . .