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2009

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EBD

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Transition Curriculum For Vessey Leadership Academy Leadership Application Project, Paul Terrence Gruber Jul 2009

Transition Curriculum For Vessey Leadership Academy Leadership Application Project, Paul Terrence Gruber

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Research indicates students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) struggle with their transition from high school onward. Students who once received services, now on their own, are left poorly equipped for success. Studies show these students often have low rates of participation in post-secondary schooling, high rates of unemployment, and high rates of incarceration or involvement in crime. Though studies show these young adults struggle after high school, very programs have been implemented to improve their chances for success. The following Leadership Application Project (LAP) was developed in an effort to create a transition curriculum for Vessey Leadership Academy, a …


Developing A Neighbor-Like Enviornment Between Home And School, Rebecca J. Butters Jan 2009

Developing A Neighbor-Like Enviornment Between Home And School, Rebecca J. Butters

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Parental involvement is an aspect of education that will never go away. It is not a new concept, but continually remains a critical component of student success and achievement. There are many barriers to parental involvement and ultimately student success. Neither parents nor educators can do it alone. The goal of student success and achievement needs to be a collaborative effort from both sides. As a teacher of students with Emotional and/or Behavioral Disorders, developing a solid relationship with parents is crucial. In this study, parents of four students in an E/BD program were interviewed to explore their perspectives on …