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Beating The Odds: Towards Understanding How Principal Leadership Practices In High Schools Support School Completion For African American Males With Learning And Emotional Disabilities, Elaine Butler Gould
Beating The Odds: Towards Understanding How Principal Leadership Practices In High Schools Support School Completion For African American Males With Learning And Emotional Disabilities, Elaine Butler Gould
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
A Descriptive Case Study Of Appreciative Inquiry As An Approach To Strategic Planning For Special Education In A Public School, Paul L. Ruhlman Jr.
A Descriptive Case Study Of Appreciative Inquiry As An Approach To Strategic Planning For Special Education In A Public School, Paul L. Ruhlman Jr.
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
This study's purpose was to describe appreciative inquiry (AI) as an approach to strategic planning for special education in a public school. The study investigated four research questions. How do plans for special education emerge as participants engage in the four phases of AI during strategic planning for the future of special education in a public school district? What were participants' experiences and perceptions of AI as a method to develop strategic plans for the future of special education? to what extent did participants' experiences using AI mirror the philosophical principles of AI? to what extent did using AI to …
Continuous Improvement Monitoring: An Analysis Of State Special Education Compliance Procedures, Barbara Richmond Blake
Continuous Improvement Monitoring: An Analysis Of State Special Education Compliance Procedures, Barbara Richmond Blake
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
The purpose of this policy analysis was to examine the responses of selected states to the special education monitoring requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) with particular attention paid to the years after this most recent reauthorization. This study examined the legislative and litigative history of students with disabilities including the gradually increasing role of the federal government in both general and special education.;The various approaches used by the selected states to monitor special education procedures and student outcomes were identified as well as the procedures used by these states in order to remediate non-compliance …
Effective School -Wide Discipline Through Positive Behavior Supports: An Analysis Of Current Practice, Dawn H. Padden
Effective School -Wide Discipline Through Positive Behavior Supports: An Analysis Of Current Practice, Dawn H. Padden
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation status of School-wide Positive Behavior Supports (SWPBS) in selected elementary and middle schools (N = 123) situated within three regions of Virginia. Additionally this study sought to identify and determine the relative impact of specific facilitators and barriers to successful implementation. Finally, this study identified the types of professional development opportunities related to SWPBS available to school personnel. In order to answer each overarching research question, participants were asked to complete the School-wide Positive Behavior Support Systems Implementation Survey, a validated instrument, adapted from the Delaware PBS Implementation Self Assessment. …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Systemic Reform: The Impact Of North Carolina's State-Initiated Policies On Local Gifted Programs, Elissa Fern Weisner Brown
Systemic Reform: The Impact Of North Carolina's State-Initiated Policies On Local Gifted Programs, Elissa Fern Weisner Brown
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
A Correlational Study Of School Principals' Perceptions Of Self-Efficacy And The Availability And Quality Of Gifted Programming In Their Schools, Louis Paul Lloyd-Zannini
A Correlational Study Of School Principals' Perceptions Of Self-Efficacy And The Availability And Quality Of Gifted Programming In Their Schools, Louis Paul Lloyd-Zannini
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Standards-Based Assessment And Program Efficacy: Comparing Service Delivery Models For Students With Learning Disabilities And Their Peers Without Disabilities, Patricia Ann Popp
Standards-Based Assessment And Program Efficacy: Comparing Service Delivery Models For Students With Learning Disabilities And Their Peers Without Disabilities, Patricia Ann Popp
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Principal And Teacher Actions To Increase The Academic Achievement Of Students With Disabilities, Barbara Liskey Driver
Principal And Teacher Actions To Increase The Academic Achievement Of Students With Disabilities, Barbara Liskey Driver
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Ties That Bind: A Multiple Case Study Of Issues Of Power And Control In School Cultures Undergoing A Change To Inclusion, Phoebe Ann Gillespie
Ties That Bind: A Multiple Case Study Of Issues Of Power And Control In School Cultures Undergoing A Change To Inclusion, Phoebe Ann Gillespie
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
No abstract provided.
Influences Of Self In Career Decision-Making Among Gifted Adolescents Attending Governor's School In Science And Technology, William Rutledge Orton
Influences Of Self In Career Decision-Making Among Gifted Adolescents Attending Governor's School In Science And Technology, William Rutledge Orton
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
The purpose of this study was to investigate conflict in educational and career decision-making of gifted adolescents who had attended a summer residential program in science and technology. The sample consisted of 147 gifted and talented young men and women who attended the Virginia Governor's School in Science and Technology in either 1990 or 1995. Subjects completed the Minnesota Importance Questionnaire (MIQ) as a measure of work needs and values, and an investigator-designed questionnaire that probed the path of their career decision-making. Results on the MIQ indicated the 1990 cohort was significantly higher on the needs subscales of achievement, altruism, …
A Study Of The Special Education Administrator's Role Related To Secondary Transition: Management And Leadership Dimensions, Karen Richards Hudson
A Study Of The Special Education Administrator's Role Related To Secondary Transition: Management And Leadership Dimensions, Karen Richards Hudson
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
The primary purpose of this study was to explore the complex role of division level special education administrators relating to secondary transition services. Management and leadership dimensions of the role of special education administrators related to secondary transition services were explored by surveying all special education directors (133) in the Commonwealth of Virginia using a survey instrument specifically designed for this study.;Analyses of the data revealed significant overlap between the management and leadership components of the role suggesting that the two constructs can not be separated. The dimensions of management and leadership were highly correlated and ratings for importance of …
Comprehensive Services For Students With Serious Emotional Disturbance: An Analysis Of State Legislation And Policy, Elizabeth B. Hill
Comprehensive Services For Students With Serious Emotional Disturbance: An Analysis Of State Legislation And Policy, Elizabeth B. Hill
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
The purpose of this study was to examine state legislation and policy related to comprehensive, integrated services for students with serious emotional disturbance. Legislation and policy documents from nine states, Virginia (the pilot study), Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Utah, Vermont, and Wisconsin, were examined. These documents were compared to a set of components extracted from the literature as recommended practice. The document analysis was confirmed through telephone interviews with state-level policymakers in each state's department of education, department of mental health, and/or department of children's services. Support documents were also examined to establish a history for each …
The Principal's Role In Fostering Teacher Collaboration For Students With Special Needs, Evie Ruth Tindall
The Principal's Role In Fostering Teacher Collaboration For Students With Special Needs, Evie Ruth Tindall
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
This study examined the principal's role in fostering teacher collaboration for students with special needs by investigating two overarching questions: (a) How do principals foster teacher collaboration for the purpose of improving teaching and learning for students with special needs and (b) how do these behaviors relate to leadership behaviors that have been identified as facilitative of teacher collaboration? First, a multiple-site descriptive case study was conducted and, using nomination criteria, five sites in four school districts were selected. The data collection involved the verification of the nomination criteria through observations and the collection of data through interviews with principals …
An Electronic Storage And Access System For Special Education Legislation, Courtney Siler Frantz
An Electronic Storage And Access System For Special Education Legislation, Courtney Siler Frantz
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
In the field of education, instructional leaders must know the regulations governing the assessment, curriculum, and instruction of all students. An area of special concern is the regulations governing programs for students with disabilities. Although the average population of students with disabilities may represent less than 10% of the total student body, the school administrator is responsible for maintaining access to the most current regulations, for accurately interpreting, and effectively implementing federal and state mandates to ensure that the due process rights of the students with disabilities are upheld. Yet the laws and regulations governing special education programs are continually …
An Analysis Of The Role Of Principals Supervising Programs For Students With Disabilities In Effective Schools As Defined By Virginia's Outcome Accountability Project, Helen Clayton Williams
An Analysis Of The Role Of Principals Supervising Programs For Students With Disabilities In Effective Schools As Defined By Virginia's Outcome Accountability Project, Helen Clayton Williams
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
This case study was concerned with examining the role of principals supervising programs for students with disabilities in effective schools as defined by the Virginia Department of Education's Outcome Accountability Project (OAP). In order to do this, three questions were framed, and after reviewing the literature, a research design was developed allowing data relative to the study questions to be collected. Multiple data sources were used in this investigation.;From the data collected in this study, three major conclusions may be drawn. The first finding is that the role of the principal in a school with an effective special education program, …
The Efficacy Of Special Education Services For Students With Learning Disabilities: A Longitudinal Study, Madeline N. Sobczak
The Efficacy Of Special Education Services For Students With Learning Disabilities: A Longitudinal Study, Madeline N. Sobczak
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
The purpose of this study was to examine the achievement of students with specific learning disabilities over a six-year period, from their initial placement in special education until their second triennial evaluation.;The study proposed to look at changes in achievement for the entire sample (n = 103) labeled specific learning disabled, and for three subgroups of this population. The subgroups were: (a) students whose criteria for classification as specific learning disabled included a discrepancy between achievement and their full scale IQ score (n = 74); (b) students whose criteria for classification as specific learning disabled included a discrepancy between achievement …
Special Education Complaint Management: A National Profile, Elizabeth C. Yaryan
Special Education Complaint Management: A National Profile, Elizabeth C. Yaryan
Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects
Special education complaint management is federally mandated with regulations promulgated in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations. Despite these federal regulations, little attention and no research has ever focused on this area. Special education complaint management systems have access to valuable information necessary for thorough compliance monitoring and this information should be used to benefit children requiring special education services.;This study examined special education complaint management systems and complaint issues in each of the 50 states in the United States, the District of Columbia, the territories, and the Department of Defense Schools. State level complaint managers were asked to complete …