Educational Administration and Supervision Commons^™

A Review Of Survey Data Collected On The Use Of Applied Behavior Analytic (Aba) Based Instructional Strategies By Educators In Pennsylvania Schools, Eric J. Bieniek, Mike Monfore, Matthew Erickson, Ashlea Rineer-Hershey, Richael Barger-Anderson

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

This survey was initiated to explore the perceptions and daily practices of Applied behavior Analytic ABA) by educators supporting exceptional learners in public and private school settings in Pennsylvania. This survey explores the degree to which educators are trained, feel confident in and actually carry out a range evidenced based practices following an ABA approach. Results are also presented in regards to barriers that educators feel limit the delivery of ABA based approaches and undermine the fidelity of interventions once introduced in their professional settings.

Building A Better Risk Prevention Model, Steven Hornyak

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

This presentation chronicles the work of Houston County Schools in developing a risk prevention model built on more than ten years of longitudinal student data. In its second year of implementation, Houston At-Risk Profiles (HARP), has proven effective in identifying those students most in need of support and linking them to interventions and supports that lead to improved outcomes and significantly reduces the risk of failure.

"New Outlets: Plugging In Makes A Difference", Cary E. Holman Mr., Jennifer Kinsman Mrs.

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Students need and want to be heard and valued. It is extremely important for schools to be creative when choosing initiatives. Initiatives or any program implementation must be interesting and relevant to the diverse populations of students and their needs. It's time for schools to "Plug In." "New Outlets" are a Must. This workshop will provide educators with tools and strategies to use to build and sustain effective programs while working with Youth-At-Risk.

Faculty Senate Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Changing The Music: Understanding Educational Obstacles For Youth In Foster Care, Amie J. Stearns, Iyc

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Due to increased tendency of children in foster care placements to perform poorly in school and to become involved with the juvenile justice system, there is a dire need for school districts to improve support systems for this vulnerable student group. This presentation may be of most interest to conference attendees as it explores the specific barriers which may hinder educational success for youth in foster care.

Trust Building Tools For Talking With Youth During Times Of Conflict, Bonnie C. Springer, Andrea Crist

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

This presentation will provide tools and strategies for turning crisis into opportunity. The skills of Life Space Crisis Intervention provide helping adults faced with the extreme behavior of youth during times of crisis strategies which build trust and connections in meaningful and healing ways; turning crisis into opportunity for at risk youth to develop social responsibility and grow emotionally

Why Peer Intervention Is Viable, Cynthia L. Morton, Antoinette Dunstan, Candice Anderson, Monica Seeley

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Welcome to the "Age of Indifference". Unfortunately, our culture is so busy looking at our own problems and issues that we have systematically stopped caring about others. However, if our culture would embrace a system based on collaboration and compassion, we may lessen many social and psychological issues that impact youth today.

Librarian's Report 3-2018, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Librarian's Reports

No abstract provided.

Motion For A Joint Resolution On Admissions And Protest, Michelle Haberland

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Campus Security During A Shooting, Robert Costomiris

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Budget And Funding Of Sports Shooting Center 2.0, Robert Costimiris

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

To Fold The Consolidated Core Review Committee Into The Consolidation Review Committee, Robert Pirro

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Librarian's Report 2-2018, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Librarian's Reports

No abstract provided.

Motion To Follow Existing University Policies And Procedures During The Development Of New, Consolidated Faculty Governance Documents, Jonathan Hilpert, Rob Yarbrough, Mark Welford, Ted Brimeyer, Michelle Haberland, Michael Moore

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

The Relationship Between Teachers' Perception Of Data-Driven Instructional Leadership And Their Sense Of Efficacy And Anxiety For Data-Driven Decision-Making, Jarvis J. Price

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to ascertain the relationship between teachers’ perception of data-driven instructional leadership and their sense of self-efficacy and anxiety towards data-driven decision-making. Additionally, the research study examined if teachers’ school level (elementary or secondary) influenced their perception of data-driven instructional leadership and their sense of self-efficacy and anxiety towards data-driven decision-making. The researcher utilized a correlational research design and correlational/regression analysis to conduct this study based on the theoretical framework of Bandura’s social learning theory. The researcher surveyed 300 full-time certified educators in a rural school district located in the southeastern United States using the …

Deciding On Classroom Composition: Factors Related To Principals' Grouping Practices, Brigid M. Nesmith

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this research study was to examine the factors that may influence elementary and middle school principals’ choice of heterogeneous, homogeneous, or within-class ability grouping in Southeast Georgia. This study employed a quantitative, methodological research design along with descriptive analyses of four research questions using a convenience sample. Data from 64 elementary and middle school principals were received during the spring of 2018 and analyzed to determine the factors that influence their grouping practices.

This study focused on one overarching research question: What factors may be related to principals’ grouping practices in utilizing heterogeneous, homogeneous, or within-class ability …

Collegiate Recreation Participation And Student Retention, Progression, And Graduation, Gabriela Mccollum

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between collegiate recreation participation and students’ retention, progression, and graduation (RPG) rates. This study employed a quantitative, ex post facto research design along with descriptive analyses of two research questions. Archival data were gathered for an incoming first-year cohort of 3,516 students at a research-intensive university in the Southeast United States. The present study found that participants within the cohort who were classified as high participation in collegiate recreation were more likely to be retained from the first to the second year. Evidence of this finding was presented with statistical …

2017-2018 Senate, Senate Committee, And University Committee Membershiip,, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Membership Lists

No abstract provided.

Faculty Grievance Committee 2017-2018, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Membership Lists

No abstract provided.

Campus Life Enrichment Committee 2017-2018, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Membership Lists

No abstract provided.

University Calendar Committee 2017-2018, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Membership Lists

No abstract provided.

Athletics Committee 2017-2018, Georgia Southern University

Faculty Senate: Membership Lists

No abstract provided.

Candy Schille Memorial, Robert Pirro

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Revised Academic Standing Policy, Kelly Sullivan/Academic Standards Committee

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Revised Policy For Withdrawing From The University, Kelly Sullivan/Academic Standards Committee

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

New Policy For Limited Grade Forgiveness, Kelly Sullivan/Academic Standards Committee

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Revised Policy For Course Withdrawal, Kelly Sullivan/Academic Standards Committee

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

Consolidated Senate Apportionment And Membership For New Georgia Southern, Meca Williams-Johnson/Owg

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.

New Standing Committee-Student Success Committee, Meca Williams-Johnson/Owg

Faculty Senate: Index

No abstract provided.