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A Study Of The Relationship Between The Mathematics And Reading Achievement Of Students With Disabilities And Inclusive Practice In Elementary Schools, Sharon E. Siler
A Study Of The Relationship Between The Mathematics And Reading Achievement Of Students With Disabilities And Inclusive Practice In Elementary Schools, Sharon E. Siler
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
The AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) provision of NCLB requires schools to close the achievement gap so that students with disabilities perform at the same proficiency level as students without disabilities in mathematics and reading. This stringent requirement challenges school leaders to examine traditional exclusionary delivery practices and their outcomes and replace them with inclusive practices that hold promise for improving the academic performance of students with disabilities. This study examined the relationship between inclusive education in Virginia elementary schools and the attainment of No Child Left Behind's AYP performance targets in mathematics and reading for students with disabilities.;A quantitative research …
The Assistant Principal's Role In Special Education: An Inquiry Into The Supervision Of Special Education At The Building Level, Valerie Walton
The Assistant Principal's Role In Special Education: An Inquiry Into The Supervision Of Special Education At The Building Level, Valerie Walton
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
The purpose of this study was to examine the roles and responsibilities of elementary level assistant principals in the supervision of special education at the building level. Elementary assistant principals in Virginia (N = 219) were surveyed to identify delegated roles and responsibilities, perceptions of level of preparedness to perform assigned duties, and formal preparation for these duties. The survey addressed five leadership domains---Organization, Collaboration, Instruction, Program Evaluation, and Professional Development. Findings indicate that assistant principals fulfill organization duties more often than duties in the other domains, and felt more prepared for this area of responsibility as well. Knowledge and …
Pair Counseling For High School Students: Improving Friendship Skills, Interpersonal Relationships, And Behavior Among Aggressive And Withdrawn Adolescents, John Kent Horton
Pair Counseling For High School Students: Improving Friendship Skills, Interpersonal Relationships, And Behavior Among Aggressive And Withdrawn Adolescents, John Kent Horton
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Teacher Self -Efficacy And Beliefs For Teaching Mathematics In Inclusive Settings, Pamela Wilson Aerni
Teacher Self -Efficacy And Beliefs For Teaching Mathematics In Inclusive Settings, Pamela Wilson Aerni
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
The purpose of this mixed-design study was to determine if mathematics teachers experienced changes in their self-efficacy and beliefs about their ability to teach students with disabilities in an inclusive setting. The intervention for this study was a 14-month professional development program that consisted of content and methods courses taught during two-week intervals during the summer on the campus of The College of William and Mary followed by specific professional development activities provided by a team of math specialists/facilitators with expertise in mathematics curriculum, instruction, and assessment as well as special education services including inclusive education models. Teachers participating in …
An Investigation Of Practices To Address The Disproportionate Representation Of African American Students In Special Education Programs In Virginia, Stacia M. Barreau
An Investigation Of Practices To Address The Disproportionate Representation Of African American Students In Special Education Programs In Virginia, Stacia M. Barreau
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which practices to address disproportionality suggested by the professional literature are being implemented in Virginia public schools. It also sought to understand the perceptions of special education directors regarding the effectiveness of these practices in addressing disproportionality. Mixed methods were employed through the use of a survey instrument which was developed for this study and a content analysis of school division action plans.;There were two overarching research focus questions as well as six corresponding sub-questions investigated in this study. This study included 111 directors of special education who represent …
An Exploratory Study Of Experiences Of Gifted/Sexual Minority Students, Rebecca M. Walter
An Exploratory Study Of Experiences Of Gifted/Sexual Minority Students, Rebecca M. Walter
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Residential Schools And Gifted Students, Marvin M. Lee
Residential Schools And Gifted Students, Marvin M. Lee
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Virginia Teachers' Perceptions And Knowledge Of Test Accommodations For Students With Disabilities, William Michael Brown
Virginia Teachers' Perceptions And Knowledge Of Test Accommodations For Students With Disabilities, William Michael Brown
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
An Exploratory Study Of The Academic Journey Of Successful Twice Exceptional Students At A Selective Institution Of Higher Learning, Paula K. Ginsburgh
An Exploratory Study Of The Academic Journey Of Successful Twice Exceptional Students At A Selective Institution Of Higher Learning, Paula K. Ginsburgh
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Postschool Outcomes For Young Adults With Mental Retardation Receiving Transition Services In Virginia: Caregiver Perceptions, Marguerite Beth Graham
Postschool Outcomes For Young Adults With Mental Retardation Receiving Transition Services In Virginia: Caregiver Perceptions, Marguerite Beth Graham
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Effects Of The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program On Reading Comprehension And Critical Thinking Skills Of Third, Fourth, And Fifth Grade Students In Rural, Title I Schools, Tamra Stambaugh
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
An Exploration Of The Impact Of Family On The Achievement Of African American Gifted Learners Originating From Low -Income Environments, Joy L. Davis
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
The purpose of this study was to determine what, if any, impact families have on the academic achievement of African American gifted learners from low income environments. This grounded theory study was designed to explore family and student perceptions of a complex set of variables related to families and home environments. The variables explored were based on a conceptual framework developed from previous research related to social capital and its uses within families with limited economic resources. Study participants were junior and senior level high school students and their parents.;Instruments included a demographic questionnaire with open-ended questions, a researcher-developed interview …
An Investigation Of Virginia School Leaders' Knowledge And Perceptions Regarding The Impact Of The Discipline Provisions Of The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act On School Safety And Professional Development, Charlotte Hardison Worley
An Investigation Of Virginia School Leaders' Knowledge And Perceptions Regarding The Impact Of The Discipline Provisions Of The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act On School Safety And Professional Development, Charlotte Hardison Worley
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
This research examined the knowledge level and perceptions of 300 randomly selected school leaders in the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning the discipline provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 (IDEA 97). The overarching questions answered in the study were (1) to what extent are school leaders aware of the existing discipline provisions of IDEA 97 which have been in place since 2001; and (2) how do school leaders view the impact of those provisions on their ability to maintain a safe learning environment for all?;Findings resulted in one significant difference (p<.05) among school leaders in the sub-domain of Knowledge. Elementary leaders reported a significantly lower level of knowledge regarding the discipline provisions of IDEA 97 than did their middle school peers. School leaders across knowledge domains and school levels reported that the discipline provisions of IDEA 97 did not negatively impact their ability to maintain safe schools. Moreover, professional development was identified by school leaders in the study as a high need to manage the discipline provisions of IDEA 97 across all school levels.
Talent Development In The Performing Arts: Teacher Characteristics, Behaviors, And Classroom Practices, Bess B. Worley
Talent Development In The Performing Arts: Teacher Characteristics, Behaviors, And Classroom Practices, Bess B. Worley
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
A Descriptive Study Of Teacher Perceptions Of Self-Efficacy And Differentiated Classroom Behaviors In Working With Gifted Learners In Title I Heterogeneous Classrooms, Kimberly M. Tyler
A Descriptive Study Of Teacher Perceptions Of Self-Efficacy And Differentiated Classroom Behaviors In Working With Gifted Learners In Title I Heterogeneous Classrooms, Kimberly M. Tyler
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
School-Based Prereferral Intervention Practices, D. Elizabeth Crockett
School-Based Prereferral Intervention Practices, D. Elizabeth Crockett
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Special Education Assistive Technology: A Phenomenological Study Of Building Administrator Knowledge And Practices, Patricia J. Mcmahon
Special Education Assistive Technology: A Phenomenological Study Of Building Administrator Knowledge And Practices, Patricia J. Mcmahon
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Developmental Strategies And Styles And Their Measurement, Wenyu Bai
Developmental Strategies And Styles And Their Measurement, Wenyu Bai
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
Developmental styles and strategies (DSS) are preferences and repeated patterns in intentional self-development. A taxonomy of DSS based on the convergence of talent development and Sternberg's Triarchic Model of Intelligences was proposed to distinguish school learners, street learners, talent developers (specialists), and all-knowers (generalists). This study explored the reliability of the researcher-developed Educational Developmental Style and Strategy Scale, the relationships of age, gender, birth order, ethnicity, and SES to developmental DSS adoption, and the characteristics of five types of DSS adopters (i.e., street learning specialists, street learning generalists, school learning specialists, school learning generalists, the neutral group). Eighty out of …
Paraprofessional Supervision: A Survey Of Special Education Teachers And Paraprofessionals, Yannis Mavropoulos
Paraprofessional Supervision: A Survey Of Special Education Teachers And Paraprofessionals, Yannis Mavropoulos
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
A Pilot Study Of The "Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program" With Gifted And Potentially Gifted Learners In Grades 3, 4, And 5, Heather M. French
A Pilot Study Of The "Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program" With Gifted And Potentially Gifted Learners In Grades 3, 4, And 5, Heather M. French
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
A National Study Of Scientific Talent Development In Singapore, Chwee Geok Quek
A National Study Of Scientific Talent Development In Singapore, Chwee Geok Quek
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Supervising Paraeducators: Practices And Perceptions Of Special Education Teachers, Loury Ollison Floyd
Supervising Paraeducators: Practices And Perceptions Of Special Education Teachers, Loury Ollison Floyd
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
An Analysis Of Alternate Assessment Policy: Findings From Six States, Tamra Roberts Cobb
An Analysis Of Alternate Assessment Policy: Findings From Six States, Tamra Roberts Cobb
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
A National Study Of Curriculum Policies And Practices In Gifted Education, Kimberley Lynn Chandler
A National Study Of Curriculum Policies And Practices In Gifted Education, Kimberley Lynn Chandler
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Perceptions Of Virginia Beginning Special Educators Regarding The Frequency And Helpfulness Of Mentoring Activities, Alice Claire Culotta Giacobbe
Perceptions Of Virginia Beginning Special Educators Regarding The Frequency And Helpfulness Of Mentoring Activities, Alice Claire Culotta Giacobbe
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
The Effects Of Mediation On Relationships Between Families Of Students With Disabilities And School Personnel, Mary Suzanne Creasey
The Effects Of Mediation On Relationships Between Families Of Students With Disabilities And School Personnel, Mary Suzanne Creasey
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
A Correlational Study Of Dimensions Of Organizational Conflict, Management Styles, And Burnout Among Directors Of Special Education In Virginia, Allan Fleming Livers
A Correlational Study Of Dimensions Of Organizational Conflict, Management Styles, And Burnout Among Directors Of Special Education In Virginia, Allan Fleming Livers
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Parents, Perceptions, Passions, Pathways, And Patterns: Exploratory Case Studies Of Home Education In The Development Of Intellectually Gifted Individuals, Tacey Keller Hopper
Parents, Perceptions, Passions, Pathways, And Patterns: Exploratory Case Studies Of Home Education In The Development Of Intellectually Gifted Individuals, Tacey Keller Hopper
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Collaborative Practices In Schools: The Impact Of School -Based Leadership Teams On Inclusive Education, Lisa Jo Vernon
Collaborative Practices In Schools: The Impact Of School -Based Leadership Teams On Inclusive Education, Lisa Jo Vernon
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Instructional Strategies In Science Classrooms Of Specialized Secondary Schools For The Gifted, Donna Lorraine Poland
Instructional Strategies In Science Classrooms Of Specialized Secondary Schools For The Gifted, Donna Lorraine Poland
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.