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Increasing Consistency, Accuracy And Compliance Through District Wide Fbas And Bips, Elizabeth A. Ott
Increasing Consistency, Accuracy And Compliance Through District Wide Fbas And Bips, Elizabeth A. Ott
Theses and Graduate Projects
This leadership application project set out to increase the consistency, accuracy, and compliance of FBAs (Functional Behavioral Assessments) and BIPs (Behavior Intervention Plans) in one school district. Prior to streamlining the process, the district had upwards of 10 different forms that teachers were utilizing. By referencing studies and research conducted by the state of Wisconsin (Cooperative Educational Service Agency l2), Zirkel (2011) and other researchers, present forms were evaluated by set criteria to determine compliance to best practices. The result was adopting a traditional form that encompasses all necessary components of a FBA and BIP, the creation of a more …
College Readiness Among High School Students With Special Education Needs, Crystal Wolfgram
College Readiness Among High School Students With Special Education Needs, Crystal Wolfgram
Theses and Graduate Projects
A large number of students who are graduating from high school are not prepared to be successful in a postsecondary environment. The purpose of this study was to determine what college readiness skills high school students with special educational needs developed prior to graduation. Through qualitative methods, interviews were conducted and data was collected with four high school students with differing categories of disabilities, gender and post secondary expectations. Findings from the study indicated that the students' high school experiences impacted their high school performance, time management and self-advocacy skills, knowledge of services offered at college and meaningful relationships with …
Parents' Perspectives On Community Integration And Social Inclusion Of Children With Autism, Sue Bresnehan
Parents' Perspectives On Community Integration And Social Inclusion Of Children With Autism, Sue Bresnehan
Theses and Graduate Projects
The purpose of this qualitative action research study was to examine parents' perspectives on community integration and social inclusion of their elementary and middle school age children with autism and developmental cognitive disabilities. The information obtained addresses the research question: How can I as a teacher help parents with community integration and social inclusion of their children? The data was collected through four face-to-face interviews. All of the participants' children have developmental disabilities of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as cognitive delays and communication disabilities. Four themes emerged from the data; (a) what is working, (b) what is challenging, …
The Perspectives Of Special Education Teachers On The Processes Involved In Ruling Out Language When Considering English Language Students For Specific Learning Disabilities Evaluations, Debra Wynn
Theses and Graduate Projects
The purpose of this qualitative study was to better understand how special education teams are making decisions regarding ruling out language proficiency when considering English Learners for a Specific Learning Disability (SLD) evaluation. This information was obtained through the perspectives of multi-categorical special education teachers. Data was collected through interviews with seven teachers from five different elementary schools. Five themes emerged from the data: (a) Let's start with Interventions (Tier 2), (b) Next let's figure out what is going on (Pre-referral team), (c) Who can we rely on to help us? (Trust of team members), (d) What can we use …
Beyond A Planner: Effective Study Skills Instruction For Student With Disabilities In Preparation For Success In Postsecondary Education And Training, Marlene R. Desmarais
Beyond A Planner: Effective Study Skills Instruction For Student With Disabilities In Preparation For Success In Postsecondary Education And Training, Marlene R. Desmarais
Theses and Graduate Projects
Students with disabilities face many unique challenges in life but one of the most impactful and challenging moments they will face is the transition from high school to postsecondary education. This new phase in their lives is filled with dramatic changes and can prove to be especially troubling for students with disabilities. Yet, if these students receive the proper training prior to leaving high school, they may experience a smoother transition and ultimately achieve their goals and dreams. Through qualitative methods using narrative and descriptive approaches, this research investigated what study skills are the most important to teach to high …