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Pockets Of Promise: A Phenomenological Study Of Experienced Special Education Teachers Working With Students With Emotional Disturbance In An Alternative Program, Jennifer L. Dibello May 2022

Pockets Of Promise: A Phenomenological Study Of Experienced Special Education Teachers Working With Students With Emotional Disturbance In An Alternative Program, Jennifer L. Dibello

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The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore and understand, from the perspective of experienced Special Education Teachers, successful practices and barriers in meeting the needs of students with emotional disturbance (ED) in Special Education Alternative programs. The study aims to gain an in-depth understanding, from the lived experiences of special education teachers, the critical elements required for comprehensive instructional and social-emotional learning (SEL) supports and services in meeting the diverse needs of ED students. Additionally, this research was conducted to gain insight into the barriers and systematic challenges in fulfilling the school's original intention of transitioning students …