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Oral Reading Fluency And Differentiation, Luci Hartmann
Oral Reading Fluency And Differentiation, Luci Hartmann
FL MED Educational Leadership Capstones
The purpose of this study is to examine oral reading fluency (ORF) and instructional differentiation at the elementary school level. ORF is a fundamental component needed for reading comprehension. Students need sufficient ORF to fully comprehend what they are learning in all subject matter. Using the Diagnostic Indicator of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS), the ORF of students in kindergarten through fifth grade were assessed three times during the school year. After each assessment, student scores were analyzed to determine which of three different instructional strategies would be used to improve each student’s ORF. The results of my Capstone Project …
Evaluating Students’ Assignments Using A Four-Point Achievement Scale Adapted From The Work Of, Jenalisa Zummo
Evaluating Students’ Assignments Using A Four-Point Achievement Scale Adapted From The Work Of, Jenalisa Zummo
FL MED Educational Leadership Capstones
This capstone project illustrated the implementation of standards-based grading (SBG) in a geometry college preparatory classroom, which allows teachers to report more accurately and effectively students’ successes. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of using a four-point achievement scale adapted from the work of Dr. Robert Marzano. By reporting grades based on curriculum standards and content level, grades show students and parents validity in progress on meeting the standards.
Changing Behavior With Character Development, Not Discipline, Tamariay Gordon
Changing Behavior With Character Development, Not Discipline, Tamariay Gordon
FL MED Educational Leadership Capstones
The Pine Rose School Board (pseudonym) made policy changes in discipline procedures that have affected the dynamics of safety at the Pine Rose Secondary School (pseudonym). After accepting a large number of reassigned students, it was incumbent upon the school leadership to adapt their policies and school-wide procedures to accommodate the needs of these students and staff. My project analyzes the results of the new plan and possibilities moving forward.
Increasing Academic Engagement Among Students With Emotionall And Behavioral Disorders, Colby Barrett
Increasing Academic Engagement Among Students With Emotionall And Behavioral Disorders, Colby Barrett
FL MED Educational Leadership Capstones
The achievement gap between general education students and students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders being served in self-contained classrooms at Neighborhood Lakes Elementary (Pseudonym) is staggering. The purpose of this study is to determine if giving students a voice in their educational decisions and applying methodologies of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to promote academic engagement among students with emotional and behavioral disorders will significantly increase the amount of time these students are engaged in academics. The context of this inquiry is an elementary school with a high achieving general education population and a low achieving Exceptional Student Education (ESE) population. …
Increasing The Identification Of Minority Gifted Students And Achievment Levels Of Minority Gifted Students, Diana Simone
Increasing The Identification Of Minority Gifted Students And Achievment Levels Of Minority Gifted Students, Diana Simone
FL MED Educational Leadership Capstones
The appropriate identification and placement of minority gifted students is a topic of concern in the school district under study. Our nation and schools are more culturally diverse than ever before, and we need to make sure all students have equal opportunities to be successful. The purpose of this study is to be proactive, deliberate, and diligent about ensuring the equitable recruitment of minority students into gifted education. My study demonstrates that if the nomination form can correctly identify gifted characteristics among minority students, then teachers can make nominations to further and more appropriately grow gifted education. Using valid tools …
The Effects Of Behavior Management And Relationship Building On Student Achievement, Antonio J. Alves
The Effects Of Behavior Management And Relationship Building On Student Achievement, Antonio J. Alves
FL MED Educational Leadership Capstones
Effectively managing student behavior is a challenge for most schools. More often than not, students with behavior problems are repeat offenders. This study analyzed the effects of relationship building and positive behavior management on student academic achievement. Discipline referrals were used to measure student behavior. My study also demonstrated how teacher ideology effects student discipline referrals. The data demonstrated a strong connection between at-risk students’ attendance and their academic performance. The data also showed a minimal connection between at-risk students’ behavior and their academic performance.
Improving Instructional Staff Challenges With The, Kimberly Deleo, Stephanie Manna
Improving Instructional Staff Challenges With The, Kimberly Deleo, Stephanie Manna
FL MED Educational Leadership Capstones
The need for a stronger sense of urgency for classroom teachers to have a higher level of buy-in to the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) has become an issue in American public schools. The purpose of this study is to determine how teacher efficacy and preparedness impacts gains in student achievement and how their level of buy-in impacts the MTSS process. The context of this inquiry is a kindergarten through fifth grade elementary school that incorporates the MTSS process school-wide. My study demonstrates qualitative data that match current research, varied levels of student achievement, and processes put in place to …
The Multi-Tiered System Of Support Framework: Its Impact On Student Achievement, Carla D. Fox
The Multi-Tiered System Of Support Framework: Its Impact On Student Achievement, Carla D. Fox
FL MED Educational Leadership Capstones
The effectiveness of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) can be impacted by teacher buy-in, proper data collection and analysis, meaningful and individualized interventions, consistency, and accountability. The purpose of this study is to improve the MTSS framework at Sunshine Elementary School (pseudonym), and to increase the number of students provided individualized interventions to improve student achievement. Sunshine Elementary School has had issues moving students through the MTSS framework in the past. Teachers are frustrated with the process and the time that it takes. My study demonstrates that creating a flowchart, a handbook, and providing support and professional development on …