This study investigates a problem existent in schools today, which is a deficiency of parent and guardian participation in student academics. There is a gap developing between school and home that is relatively affecting student performance in schools . . .

The purpose of this project was to explore the benefits of a growth mindset in education and use the research to develop a website for teachers, administrators, and support staff. The website was created as a resource to inform educators on what a gro . . .

The purpose of this research is to examine the achievement gap amongst English Learners in year long math I. The goal is determine the effectiveness of a flipped classroom model for English Learners in math and to evaluate the benefits of pulling stud . . .

The purpose of this curriculum project is to create a Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) toolkit for staff members of a middle school campus to successfully implement PBIS systems onsite. The toolkit consists of six lessons/inservice . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore the most effective ways teachers can use technology to assist in helping kindergarten students recognize the 26 letters of the alphabet and 31 letter sounds. The computer program Imagine Learning and the applic . . .

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 . . .

This curriculum project is a bank of resources for teachers to use when implementing peer-feedback activities and peer-review protocols. The primary student population for the resources is middle school students, but they can be adapted for elementary . . .

Two-Way Immersion (TWI) programs have the goal for all students to achieve academic excellence as well as fluency and literacy in English and Spanish. Beginning in kindergarten, students make progress in literacy by learning to read in Spanish, ideall . . .

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 . . .

With the introduction of one-to-one technological devices in classrooms and electronic literacy programs replacing or supplementing paper textbooks, classroom teachers have had to change their traditional pedagogy. This has been a challenge for many w . . .

This study sought to identify the perceptions of counselors, parents, and students to arrive at reasons why high school students chose to, or chose not to enroll in a high school’s Career Technical Education (CTE) courses. An online survey was given t . . .

This case study examines the impact of a social-emotional learning program embedded in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), within a juvenile court high school special education program. The analytical approach encompasses a quasi-experimental study us . . .

A professional development workshop that explores theories of writing, effective strategies for teaching writing, and characteristics of effective professional development programs. Within this workshop, participants will examine Unit 1 Week 1 of the . . .

This research examines if using SEL literature circles for male students with complex traumas can increase positive behaviors and reduce student discipline referrals. The findings reveal that student participants were able to increase positive behavio . . .

This research looks as the influence student nutrition has on academic performance. More specifically, how food insecurity, and school food consumption impacts grade point average. The data for the research was collected from an in person survey and a . . .

This study examined the relationship between external rewards on student motivation in a sample of second-grade students enrolled in an urban elementary school. Student’s motivation and progress while working on a literacy-based reading program called . . .

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 this study was to help determine effective teaching and classroom practices when addressing the mathematics achievement gap between Latino English Learners (ELs) and their White and Asian counterparts. This study sought to discover what . . .

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 . . .

The author of this research wanted to understand what factors are involved in motivating student to read. The literature assembled demonstrates the how intrinsic motivation benefits reading motivation and conversely how extrinsic motivation has an adv . . .

The intent of this study was to determine the effectiveness of one-to-one devices in student achievement and engagement in a middle school class setting. The study involved 4 teachers in an urban southern California school district, involving roughly . . .

School suspensions are on the rise in the United States. Much research has been done in elementary and middle schools, but reducing suspension rates in high school has not been as widely studied. Using a mixed methodology of both qualitative and quant . . .

Research on schools has underscored the importance of teacher praise and the impact such recognition can have on teacher commitment and the overall culture of the school. First this study's review of pertinent literature explores the types of recognit . . .

Teacher professional development is key to helping teachers stay connected, enthused, well-informed, and engaged in meeting the demands of our ever-changing profession. The purpose of this study was to investigate how effective the current model of pr . . .

This quantitative study focuses on the effectiveness of extracurricular programs in middle schools that serve African American and Latino males. Surveys were given to male students from a suburb just south of the Greater Los Angeles Area. For many yea . . .

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 research intended to determine the benefits and challenges related to the use of video communication applications to inform the recommendation of utilizing tools like Skype to facilitate parent-teacher communication. The literature revealed quest . . .

How does a teacher create equity in the classroom? There are many different methods and philosophies, ranging from multicultural solutions to personalized instruction. This thesis examines and discusses some of the different ways in which equity can b . . .

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 . . .

Pursuing equity and promoting college readiness for all students are policies educational leaders across America are embracing. Due to a variety of factors, many ethnic and socioeconomic subgroups within American schools start with a deficit when it c . . .

Language is the primary form of communication in education. A solid understanding of the language being used in the classroom is a fundamental component in the success of any student. How can schools address the needs of students in the classroom who . . .

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 . . .

Studies have established that the implementation of digital technology in special education has improved the level of engagement by students with disabilities and their academic performance in Mathematics. Research illustrates the need for additional . . .

Restorative Justice originated in the court systems as a means for the victims and offenders to meet to allow victims to attain closure and the offenders to right their wrongs and make amends. Following the success of this process in the criminal just . . .

A sibling with a disability can be the cause of many internal effects for his or her typically developing siblings, such as depression, anxiety, and the feeling of being forgotten by parents. This combination of lack of support and lack of coping skil . . .

The purpose of this study was to find out how professional development and training for teachers of English Learners can meet the complex needs of these students. Specifically, it addressed the gaps in teacher training and sought to identify further s . . .

Kimberly Capriola-Juza, a fourth-grade teacher and graduate student at California State University of San Marcos in Education Administration conducted a study about the impact of mobile phones and devices are having on elementary students. The researc . . .

With the U.S. being in an era of state testing and rigorous standards, teachers continue to assign homework as part of their best practices. Evidence showed that completing homework improves academic achievement, but it is difficult to get most studen . . .

This three-week study investigated if pairing severely mentally handicapped students (moderate/severe) with peer mentors in an academic setting could achieve an enhanced level of inclusivity. The study took place in May of 2018 in a Ceramics class at . . .

Servant Leadership has shown effective use in government, business, and the day to day life, but how effective would it be in the educational setting? With consistent changes to the educational paradigm affecting campus cultures, and with a huge teach . . .

Current research has shown that social and emotional learning (SEL) programs improve the school climate, school culture, and the overall academic success of students. It is imperative that administrators collaborate with their staff to find effective . . .

Across the United States, over 1 in 7 public school students suffers from chronic absenteeism (Department of Education, 2016). Chronic absenteeism is when a child misses 10% or more of total school days, regardless of reason. Chronic absenteeism in th . . .

The purpose of this project was to create learning activities that integrate the arts into the school’s adopted curriculum in English Language Arts and other content areas for kindergarten. The catalyst for this project was the inadequate resources av . . .

As a middle school teacher, it is common to hear fellow colleagues complain about their students and their “outlandish behavior.” Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based program that has been shown to improve student b . . .

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 . . .

The rigorous demands of adopted state standard curriculum along with required acquisition of accepted social skills leaves little time for educators to support the developmental needs and self-regulation skills required to facilitate independent funct . . .

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 . . .

This project is to help address the Latino teacher shortage. I have created a manual that gives the steps needed to create a teacher academy which was piloted through the Encuentros Program. The purpose of this project is to recruit more young Latino . . .