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Nova University Master's Programs In Child Care, Youth Care, And Family Support 1992–1993 Catalog, Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

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Nova University National Ed.D. Program For Educational Leaders 1992–1993 Catalog, Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

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Child Custody Disputes And The Beyond The Bes Interests Paradigm: A Contemporary Assessment Of The Goldstein/Freud/Solnit Position And The Group's Painter V. Bannister Jurisprudence, John Batt

Nova Law Review

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Recent Supreme Court Decisions Ease Child Abuse Prosecutions: Use Of Closed-Circuit Television And Children's Statements Of Abuse Under The Confrontation Clause, Josephine A. Bulkley

Nova Law Review

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Nova Law Review 16, 2

Nova Law Review

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School Of Social And Systemic Studies 1992-1993 Catalog, Nova University

College of Psychological Services / College of Psychology Postgraduate Student and Course Catalogs

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Center For Psychological Studies 1992-1993 Catalog, Nova University

College of Psychological Services / College of Psychology Postgraduate Student and Course Catalogs

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Master's Programs In Metal Health Counseling And School Guidance Counseling Policies And Procedures Handbook 1992-1993, Nova University

College of Psychological Services / College of Psychology Postgraduate Student and Course Catalogs

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Using Educational Technology To Help Retain High-Risk Students In High School Science Class, Harry Ramjus

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The problem to be solved in this practicum was how to assist 73 high-risk youths found in five, low-level, science classes. The problem was caused by academic under-achievement, inappropriate behavior and a low-economic status. The writer designed and implemented several intervention strategies to help retain high-risk students in high school science class. There were five corollary objectives to improve students' academic achievement, increase student attendance and punctuality, reduce student office-referrals, and improve their conduct in the classroom.

The writer used computer assisted instruction, laser video-disk, video-microcomputer, parental involvement and behavioral-modification techniques to help raise students' academic grades, improve their attendance …

Utilizing Systems Change Strategies To Increase The Integration Opportunities For Special Needs Children In A Public School Early Childhood Center, Stephanie J. Frantz

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This practicum was aimed to increase the opportunities for integrating preschool special needs children in a public school early childhood center Expected outcomes were the preschool special needs children would have an increase in integration opportunities teachers/staff would have a positive attitude toward integration special needs children and the special needs children would show an increase in the amount of social interaction and in positive behavior changes.

Systems changes and team collaboration were utilized to address the four literature identified target groups of administration staff parents and children to help in insuring successful integration. A staff attitude survey staff development …

Increasing The Number Of Minority Elementary Students Found Eligible For Placement In A Gifted Program By Enhancing The Quality Of Screening Instruments And Inservice Training Provided To School Staff, Gale E. Kofsky

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This practicum aimed to increase the number of minority elementary students in prekindergarten through Grade 5 found eligible for placement in a gifted program by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of screening instruments and by providing inservice training. The second goal was to increase the understanding of gifted characteristics and their relationship to eligibility by school staff.

Four hands-on inservice training sessions were utilized to familiarize teachers, counselors, and administrators in each of the targeted schools with a preselected group of norm referenced screening instruments and characteristics common to gifted minority and limited English proficient children. The practicum also developed …

Developing And Implementing A Plan To Improve The Impact Program At Lockhart Middle School, Frances G. Cuddy

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This major applied research project report describes a program that was designed to improve the Interdisciplinary Middle School Programs lor Advisement/Counseling/Teaming Programs (IMPACT) at Lockhart Middle School. Students and teachers indicated on a survey that they did not feel the IMPACT program was a benefit to the students. Probable causes of the problem were identified as large class size; inadequate materials; inadequate teacher preparation; a rise in discipline and attendance problems; and lack of support from administration, teachers, and guidance counselors.

A review of the literature supported a solution strategy that included reducing the size of the class, providing materials …

A Dropout Prevention Program Designed To Reduce The Percentage Of Students Who Drop Out Of Lamar High School, Everette M. Dean Jr.

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This Major Applied Research Project (MARP) described a dropout prevention program for Lamar High School students. A search of the literature, comparisons of dropout rates, and Interviews with knowledgeable others confirmed that Lamar High School had a high dropout rate and that dropouts often negatively impact on the community, state, and nation in which they live.

The literature search, interviews with professional educators, and examination of the records of Lamar High School dropouts suggested probable causes for many Lamar High School students dropping out. Also, possible activities to assist school personnel in their efforts to encourage students to stay in …

Implementation Of A 60-15, Multi Track, Year Round Education Calendar Program To Increase School Pupil Capacity By Twenty Percent, Ralph S. Archibald Iii

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This report describes the process used by a rapidly growing, large school district to implement a 60-15 multi track year-round education calendar program. The year-round calendar program was designed to increase the capacity of targeted elementary schools by up to 20%.

Preparations for implementation involved an extensive examination of 4 school districts having successfully implemented and maintained various year-round education calendar configurations. Additionally, a review of a pilot 60-15 program evaluation was conducted. Extensive lists of benefits and concerns were enumerated and utilized to guide the development of a plan for implementation of the 60-15 calendar.

To implement the calendar …

A Comprehensive Guide To Improve Christian School Participation In Faccs Accreditation, Howard G. Burke

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This report describes the process by which unaccredited Christian schools may use the accreditation manual and collateral manuals developed during the project to achieve accreditation. Areas of need which were addressed include staff qualifications, the physical facility, documentation of curriculum, goals, aims, and objectives, analysis of standardized achievement tests, disciplinary development of the manuals themselves. policies, and themselves

The products provide specific guidelines for Christian school ministries to use in establishing a self-study process, a step-by-step means for preparing for candidacy, and agendas for the original accreditation visits by team members. Actual first-time accreditations and re-evaluations were conducted to show …

The Development And Implementation Of A Program To Reduce At-Risk Students At Palm Springs Middle School, Allan R. Bonilla

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This report describes a program to reduce the number of students failing classes and subsequently being retained at Palm Springs Middle School. The number of students considered to be "at-risk" as determined by country-developed criteria has been historically high in relation to other middle schools. It is believed that the needs of the Hispanic student, in this predominately Hispanic school, are not being adequately addressed or met.

Probable causes of problems include the limited-English proficiency of many of the students and the inability of the curriculum to assist them the many students who enter school after school has begun, and …

Improving Primary Grade Reading Skills Through The Introduction Of An Alternative To The Traditional Basal Text Program, Joseph A. Somers Jr

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This report describes a program to Improve reading skills of first-grade students in an elementary school in southern New Jersey.

Analysis of the problem situation revealed that standardized test response percentages for first-grade students were lower than expected over a three-year period for reading subtests in comprehension and vocabulary. A traditional, basal approach. had been used for more than five years. The manner in which standardized test scores were reported gave a false impression of student progress. Item analysis by teachers had not taken place on a thorough or consistent basis. Past attempts to involve teachers in the investigation of …

Using An Integrated Science-Basal Whole Language Approach To Increase Science Experiences In First Grade, Carol K. Criste

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This practicum was designed to increase science experiences in a first grade classroom through the integration of the science textbook with the basal reading series. Four general objectives designed to achieve this goal were:(1) to increase knowledge of science concepts through daily hands-on experiences and through basal reader stories; (2) to enhance a greater desire for knowledge in the area of scientific thinking by the students: (3) to provide to the students a relaxed, happy environment for learning; (4) to maintain a consistent, orderly curriculum structure that will benefit colleagues.

The writer developed a checklist for the evaluation of science …

Increasing Beginning Teacher Scores On The Georgia Teacher Observation Instrument Through A Mentor Teacher Program, Daniel S. Goble

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This report describes a program for improving effective classroom performance in a rural community. Issues requiring attention include discrepancy of effective practice rates between those teachers trained in-state and those trained out-of-state, implantation of a new evaluation program, and misunderstandings as to the requirements of the evaluation. These problem areas were noted in a review of evaluation results, consultation with Regional Assessment Center personnel, and interviews with system personnel.

Methods of intervention included mandatory orientation and optional staff-development sessions for beginning teachers, a mentor teacher program including voluntary participation by first-year teachers and training sessions for veteran teachers. Positive thinking …

Using Parent Participation Programs To Increase Parent Involvement In The Education Of Elementary Language Learning Disabled Students, Carolyn B. Chiodo

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This practicum actuated a series of parent programs designed to increase the active participation and involvement of parents in the education of their language learning disabled elementary aged children. these programs were designed to increase awareness of exceptional student education, acquaint parents with potential resources, and increase participation in the education of their children through games, homework involvement, and discussion.

The writer developed and administered pre- and post-parent surveys to parents from two language learning disabilities classrooms. Three parents participation programs were designed to respond to the needs ascertained from the results of this survey. Programs included a video presentation …

Improving The Motivational Level Of Disaffected Students By Utilizing Alternative Teaching Strategies To Match Learning Styles, Fanchon Brackfield-Godynick

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This practicum was proposed to improve the motivational level of disaffected students by utilizing alternative learning strategies designed to match teaching style to the individual learning style of the student. The primary goal was to elevate the test scores on periodic, cumulative, and standardized tests in order to bring students to grade level. The secondary goal was to adjust the curriculum to meet the learning style of the slow learner. Subgoals included decreasing absenteeism, detention, and suspension. Increased parental involvement in school functions and conferences, as well as peer acceptance and approval were also objectives of the practicum.

The eight …

Revitalizing The Mathematics Program To Improve Student Achievement For First Through Sixth Grade Students, William J. Zipparo

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This report describes a program for improving mathematics achievement and test scores of first-through-sixth-grade students for the specific purpose of obtaining a predetermined state score level on the mathematics subtest of the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills annual achievement test. Original problem evidence became apparent after the review of the district’s tasting results for students from 1988-89 school year. The Maurica River Township Board of Education voiced concern over the fact that the district students' mathematics achievement level was either below or just slightly above that of the Stata's minimum level of proficiency in mathematics.

An analysis of the problem …

Improving School-Community Relations Through A Comprehensive Parent Involvement Program, Rodney R. Lafon

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This report describes a program for improving school community relations through a comprehensive parent- Involvement effort In an elementary school. Issues requiring attention, such as concerns for the school's image, lack of parent-involvement, and lack of parent satisfaction were noted In Individual Interviews with administrators, teachers, classified employees, and parents. These Issues were substantiated by the data gathered on PTA membership, the parent-volunteer program, and low parent attendance at special school functions.

Research findings supported an Intervention strategy that involved five major types of parent-involvement described as: (1) Basic Obligations of Parents; (2) Basic Obligations of the School; (3) Parent-Involvement …

Improving The Physical Fitness Of Fourth Grade Elementary Students, Marguerite D. Durr

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This report describes the development of a pilot elementary school physical fitness program using six fourth graders as the targeted students. Extensive analysis of available programs was undertaken to determine the appropriate physical fitness program to use for the pilot program. The program selected was the Physical Best, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERO). Surveys were used to determine student perceptions, student knowledge, and teacher observations/perceptions of their students. The results of the surveys agreed with research and resulted in the 4th grade (147 students) being chosen to start the program.

The physical education program started …

A Counseling Intervention Program For Seventh And Eighth Grade Special Needs Students To Increase On-Task Behavior In The Classroom, Joanne D. Curzie

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This practicum was designed primarily to increase the on-task behavior of the seventh and eighth grade special needs students in the classroom. Counseling intervention strategies were implemented to help the students learn self-management, motivational, decision-making and social skills. The teachers, principal and parents worked together in helping to facilitate the student's behavior change.

The writer developed a student interview, a student behavior questionnaire, a student self-monitoring report and a teacher observation check-list.

The counseling intervention program results were positive. Analysis of the data indicated that ten of the twenty student participants increased their time-on-task in the classroom; ten of the …

A Social Problem-Solving Curriculum For Mildly Handicapped And Handicapped And Behaviorally At-Risk Middle School Students, Ellen Gertz

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This practicum was designed in response to the increasing numbers of student behavior problems and subsequent suspension of mildly handicapped and at-risk middle school students. The goal was to implement a group intervention program teaching cognitive behavioral strategics to improve interpersonal problem-solving skills, as well as provide alternatives to current school disciplinary procedures.

The writer combined the video-assisted, cognitive behavioral “Think First” program designed by Dr. James Larson with a student court system to improve social competence, develop self-management and problem-solving techniques. Instructional approaches included group problem-solving, self-reporting, modeling and role play. Training emphasized self-instruction for impulse control, finding alternative …

Developing An In-School Suspension Program In An Elementary School As An Alternative To Home-Bound Suspension, Jerry Guindon

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This practicum was developed to address the staff concerns at an elementary school of frequent out-of-school suspensions (OSS) resulting from misbehavior referrals to the principal's office. The staff felt that suspended students were often rewarded by OSS, at risk on the streets, interrupted in their schooling and that they often continued to be repeatedly suspended.

With the school principal's permission, the writer developed an in-school suspension program (ISS) which served as a better alternative to sending students home. ISS was more punitive, safer, more instructive and more rehabilitative.

Collected data over a four-month period reveal that the school principal suspended …

Developing Resources To Assist Families As Their Infants With Disabilities Transition Into Preschool, Claudia B. Fenderson

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

There is a lack of adequate information and support given to families during the transitioning of their children from infant to preschool programs. During this transition period, information and assistance are given to families on an inconsistent basis This practicum was designed to provide assistance to famil.es involved in the transition process.

Meetings and questionnaires were used as a means of assessing parent's needs. Based on responses, an Inservice was held in which information requested by parents was provided. A new policy was developed for use by social workers: this policy was designed to ensure that families received consistent, ongoing …

Prereferral Interventions And Strategies For The Elementary Classroom Teacher In Identifying Handicapped Students, Julie A. Haak

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The goal of this three month practicum was to provide elementary classroom teachers with prereferral interventions and strategies for the resolution of Instructional concerns for an individual student. Three broad objectives designed to achieve this goal were: (1) classroom leachers would become familiar with alternative prereferral Interventions and strategies: (2) the building multidisciplinary team would be evaluating students who would probably qualify for special education programming: and (3) the multidisciplinary team would be evaluating fewer pupils.

Prereferral interventions and strategies inservice training was provided for classroom teachers. A comprehensive guide of prereferral interventions and strategies. In the areas of: reading, …

Development And Implementation Of A Grade Level Specific Computer Literacy Curriculum Through Teacher Inservice In An Elementary School, Marsha L. Burmeister

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The problem addressed by the practicum was that the computer literacy of teachers and students varied from grade to grade and classroom to classroom, as did the amount of use of the computer. The goal of the practicum was that the teachers at the writer's school would improve their knowledge and skills as well as to use the computer for professional and personal purposes.

The writer developed a computer literacy curriculum for grades K through 5; each level specifies vocabulary, knowledge, and skills. Individual teacher inservices were held to enhance teacher computer literacy and to generate a project of the …