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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

As teachers and educators focus on success in their classrooms, bringing in technology is another layer of complexity added to their lesson plans and can cause additional work with limited resources. This means that teachers need to be supported throu . . .

The author of the following work was inspired to create an integrated STEM curriculum that can be easily implemented within an elementary class setting that is engaging and aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in addition to Next Generation . . .

Well over 40 years of budget pressures and a focus on reading and math have results in the arts – music, art, dance - largely beening squeezed out of the school curriculum. Numerous authors describe how arts-poor classrooms translate into missed educa . . .

The College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) courses are among the most academically demanding classes available to secondary school students. There exists a strong correlation between AP access and success in high school and college completion. Howeve . . .

This study intends to find ways for educators to begin to make gains towards closing the achievement gap for English language learners. Through analysis of qualitative data collected, I hope to initiate the implementation of the most effective classro . . .

As we delve into an increasingly technologically advanced society, it has become evident that the future will be drastically shaped with the integration of technology being woven into the fabric of everyday life. Although it is difficult and premature . . .

This study is a qualitative study of flexible seating in a first grade classroom and its effectiveness in helping students to learn. Parent and student interviews were conducted along with learning style quizzes. Students were able to set learning goa . . .

This study examines the social, cultural, and linguistic barriers that Spanish speaking parents face. It also examines effective types of parent involvement. This study consisted of a mixed-methods approach to answer the following research questions r . . .

Abstract A common trend throughout schools across the United States is the high rate of absences occurring in the early grades. The biggest offenders of excessive absences are kindergarten students, followed by first and second grade. This pattern of . . .

The number of ethnically diverse students is growing rapidly in the United States while the majority of the teacher force is White. This is significant because research has shown that student achievement is linked to teacher diversity especially among . . .

Research has shown that parental involvement is a great resource and benefit for students as they go through their school career; however, we see both a parental involvement drop off and a student academic and behavioral drop off as students transitio . . .

Within today’s classroom, teachers not only teach academics but also social and behavioral skills. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) has been used as a school-wide intervention in order to provide students a framework for behavioral . . .

Many schools have implemented Response to Intervention programs successfully. This study specifically at what strategies are most effective in middle school mathematics Response to Intervention. A review of literature shows that it is imperative to pr . . .

Over the past decade, the number of Advanced Placement exams and test takers has doubled (College Board, 2017b.). Reasoning for the increase in participation of AP exams is due to AP student participation now being factored into each school’s Accounta . . .

Teacher induction programs are implemented to assist and support first and second year teachers. With many schools experiencing teacher shortages as well as high attrition rates of teachers, the induction programs are designed to retain and prepare mo . . .

School districts across the country have invested money into 1:1 devices to support student learning and provide students access to technology. However, do teachers and students feel 1:1 devices improve student achievement, engagement, and are worth t . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine if there are academic benefits, specifically on reading levels, for Hispanic students from literacy based Project Based Learning (PBL) units. Project Based Learning is a student-centered instructional practic . . .

Initially, this paper explores fifteen published articles that report on the disproportionate amount of disciplinary actions handed out along racial lines in U.S. public schools. Additionally, this paper examines the relationship between the number of . . .

This study seeks to determine through quantitative analysis if an income achievement gap is present at Catholic School A, and, if so, to what extent? Catholic School A is a relatively small private Roman Catholic school located in a rural town in Nort . . .

The purpose of this study is to determine essential best practices for administrators to use when supporting co-teaching. The participants were five assistant principals in a large public comprehensive high school in southern California. All five assi . . .

Reading at the middle school level can be a barrier to progress in all content areas because reading is a requirement for learning. This leads to students failing to maintain levels of achievement as other subgroups. The Purpose of this study is to id . . .

This paper explores the overrepresentation of English language learners (ELLs) referred to the Student Study Team (SST) process and identified as needing special education support. A number of articles discussed in the paper remark on the striking sim . . .

This quantitative study considers how the presence of student engagement opportunities relates to student achievement within a hybrid independent study program. Until recently, the online and hybrid aspect of education has been growing, but with littl . . .

This study addresses the enrollment and achievement gender gap in high school science education. The research of this study focuses on whether or not there is a gender gap in enrollment and achievement and the factors that relate to whether or not a f . . .

This study examines perceptual impediments that lead teachers at a single middle school campus (School Site A) in Riverside County, California to resist the implementation of a disciplinary framework called Positive Behavior Intervention and Support ( . . .

Since California’s adoption of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) in 2013, K–12 school districts have been given more autonomy in setting funding priorities and enacting policies through actions and s . . .

Thesis Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore evidence-based strategies to promote efficacy of implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) at a local elementary school. This study sought to determine best practices f . . .

Research indicates that many students suffer from achievement loss when they transition to high school. This loss can lead to decreased success within GPAs, test scores, attendance, or behavioral records. Upon experiencing this loss, students are more . . .

The research in this study found that primary teachers with 5 years of experience of more contribute to the gender-math achievement gap more than their less experienced colleagues.

The purpose of this study was to determine if relationships exist between a particular mindset and student success. The participants were middle school teachers, parents, and students from a virtual independent study charter school in California who w . . .

Senior project programs are an important component to the student, school, and community. How does a school that has no history of a senior project program build an effective program? This case study of best-practices methodology is based on the quali . . .

This research study explores the contributors to quality integrated English Language Development (ELD) in two first grade classrooms in a small Los Angeles County elementary school. The purpose of the study is to examine how language objectives, along . . .

The purpose of this study was to explore the disproportionate representation of school discipline and the effects on academic achievement for African American students. The study examined the suspension and referrals for African American students, the . . .

Since the passage of Title IX in 1972, girls have made momentous strides in education, athletics, and career. However, boys continue to dominate the landscape in advanced math and science classes and in STEM professions. Gender stereotypes and gender . . .

Implementing an effective Response to Intervention (RTI) program at a school site requires school leaders to be active participants. A school administration team must be able to properly equip its staff with the tools necessary to offer high-quality, . . .

Inclusion is forefront of the agendas in many schools. However, there are educators who are resisting the change. This project provides schools with a professional development that addresses the resistance towards inclusion and provides the site with . . .

The study evaluated the preexisting collaborative climate at a public elementary school that implemented inclusive education by integrating students with exceptionality in general education classrooms. Qualitative data collected through in person inte . . .

This paper seeks to shed a light on the post-secondary supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities in the domains of conservatorship, healthcare, education, housing, and employment for post-secondary life. Adulthood is a transiti . . .

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 . . .

Today’s educators are faced with challenges when teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Many educators report feeling unprepared and unsure of what interventions are effective for students diagnosed with ASD. Educators are mandated to . . .

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 . . .

The numbers of children who receive special education services are on the rise; current reports reflect that 13% of all children and youth, aged 3 – 21, currently receive special education academic or related services – equating to 6.5 million student . . .

Currently, many students with disabilities are being observed playing by themselves on the playground. Some educators believe the reasoning behind this behavior is students with disabilities prefer to play by themselves. However, often it is due to th . . .

In the field of special education, students are referred, assessed and receive multiple interventions in order to be placed in settings, programs, and learning experiences intended to best fulfill their academic and social needs, which further advance . . .