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Differences And Commonalities In Adult Expectations Regarding Adhd Referral, Nate Christopherson
Differences And Commonalities In Adult Expectations Regarding Adhd Referral, Nate Christopherson
Theses and Graduate Projects
During the process of ADHD referral and intervention, there are often problematic and divisive differences of opinion within the adult team on how best to address the symptoms of ADHD. This study is an action research project interested in identifying areas of agreement and dischord between parents and teachers related to how best to support a child with ADHD. Data was collected through interviews and observations with parents and teachers from a suburban elementary school community. The findings from this study suggest that: 1. Parents tend to view their child as able to make change and, but that they do …
Correlation Between Basc And Iep Daily Point Sheets, Ruth E. Rautio
Correlation Between Basc And Iep Daily Point Sheets, Ruth E. Rautio
Theses and Graduate Projects
This study investigated the correlation between the classroom based IEP driven daily behavioral point sheets and BASC (Behavioral Assessment System for Children) subset scores using linear regression analysis. Students receive behavioral point sheets as a tracking device to monitor behavior for class by class and day by day basis as well as their promotion to mainstream classrooms. The BASC is a comprehensive behavioral analysis tool used for diagnostic services (primarily Emotional Behavioral diagnosis) in schools. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between the daily behavioral point sheets and BASC scores (if any). Results indicated weak correlations …
Factors That Influence Classroom Engagement, Tracy Lynn Wilk
Factors That Influence Classroom Engagement, Tracy Lynn Wilk
Theses and Graduate Projects
In schools throughout the country, students are not engaged in classroom learning. When students not engaged in the classroom, they become disenchanted with the entire school experience, which may eventually lead them to drop out of school before their high school graduation. There are groups of students who are at higher risk for dropping out of school early. Students who receive special education services are among some of those who are at risk for dropping out of school. I had often encountered students who were not engaged in the classroom and I did not want my students to become dropout …