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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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. . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 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 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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .