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East Tennessee State University

2012

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Service: University As Community Partner, Virginia Foley Jan 2012

Service: University As Community Partner, Virginia Foley

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School Counselor Competency And Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Questioning (Lgbtq) Youth, Rebekah J. Byrd, Danica Hays Jan 2012

School Counselor Competency And Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, And Questioning (Lgbtq) Youth, Rebekah J. Byrd, Danica Hays

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Much research has been dedicated to the difficulties LGBTQ individuals face. Further, school counselors have been challenged to assist LGBTQ individuals in the school setting. Being aware of the specific issues and being educated about specific ways to assist these individuals enable school counselors to be more effective clinicians (DePaul, Walsh, & Dam, 2009). This article will address three components of counselor preparation and affirmative school counseling interventions: counselor self-awareness, LGBTQ sexual identity development, and LGBTQ-affirmative school climate. For each component, an activity is presented to assist professional school counselors become more LGBTQ-affirmative.


Data-Based Decisions Guidelines For Teachers Of Students With Severe Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Bree A. Jimenez, Pamela J. Mims, Diane M. Browder Jan 2012

Data-Based Decisions Guidelines For Teachers Of Students With Severe Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Bree A. Jimenez, Pamela J. Mims, Diane M. Browder

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Effective practices in student data collection and implementation of data-based instructional decisions are needed for all educators, but are especially important when students have severe intellectual and develop- mental disabilities. Although research in the area of data-based instructional decisions for students with severe disabilities shows benefits for using data, there is limited research to demonstrate teachers in applied settings can acquire the decision-making skills required. The purpose of this research was to demonstrate how teachers from five states acquired a set of data-based decisions implementation guidelines through online professional development. Recommendations for practice and future research are included.


Producing Memorable Cloth-Bound Books In The Classroom, Karin J. Keith, A. Horton, A. Roach, J. Temaj, Edward J. Dwyer Jan 2012

Producing Memorable Cloth-Bound Books In The Classroom, Karin J. Keith, A. Horton, A. Roach, J. Temaj, Edward J. Dwyer

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Leadership, Service, And Community: A Regional Focus, Stephanie R. Tweed, Miriam S. Phillips, Pamela Scott Jan 2012

Leadership, Service, And Community: A Regional Focus, Stephanie R. Tweed, Miriam S. Phillips, Pamela Scott

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The ability to train and share updated information on leadership with our community and education leaders are a missing component of most leadership programs. The interaction and communication between institutions of higher education, K-12 education, and the business worlds tend to be an area of constant struggle. The Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis Department (ELPA) at East Tennessee State University are stepping out to serve the leaders of their region with an annual Leadership Symposium. The Doctoral Fellows and other ELPA students have been hosting this symposium for two years and through continued research and growth want to create a …


Understanding And Managing Change: A Leadership Perspective, Pamela H. Scott Jan 2012

Understanding And Managing Change: A Leadership Perspective, Pamela H. Scott

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Factors That Influence The Implementation Of New Technologies In The Classroom: A Look At Teacher Age, Years Of Experience, Quality Professional Development & Self-Efficacy, Stephanie R. Tweed Jan 2012

Factors That Influence The Implementation Of New Technologies In The Classroom: A Look At Teacher Age, Years Of Experience, Quality Professional Development & Self-Efficacy, Stephanie R. Tweed

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Intercultural Communication Competence And Intercultural Communication Apprehension Among Chinese Students Studying In The Usa, Jasmine Renner, Yi Lin Jan 2012

Intercultural Communication Competence And Intercultural Communication Apprehension Among Chinese Students Studying In The Usa, Jasmine Renner, Yi Lin

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The Writing On My Wall: Freedom Of Expression, First Amendment And Social Media: New Faculty Rights Concerns, Bethany Flora, Jasmine Renner Jan 2012

The Writing On My Wall: Freedom Of Expression, First Amendment And Social Media: New Faculty Rights Concerns, Bethany Flora, Jasmine Renner

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