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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"Students with disabilities Education"”.
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Assessment of administrative challenges faced by primary school headteachers in managing pupils with special educational needs in inclusive schooling in selected schools of Kaputa district, Zambia
… primary school Headteachers in managing learners with special educational needs in inclusive schooling in Kaputa District. The objectives of the study were: (i) to establish the effectiveness of the education policy on inclusive education, (ii) to examine if inclusive practices were well planned …
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The preparation of special needs students for transition from high school to a post-secondary college setting
… skills are being taught to prepare special needs students for a successful transition to college. The participants included teachers, guidance counselors, principals, child study team members, a "504" Officer, and a Supervisor of special education.</p> <p>Data was collected through a survey that …
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Mattering and marginality: students with disabilities at Rowan University
The goal of this study was to determine if students with documented disabilities at Rowan University felt as if they mattered to the university. The subjects in this study consisted of 161 students with a documented disability during the Spring 2013 semester. Data were collected using a modified …
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Effectiveness of podcasts as professional development for Texas special education administrators
Special education administrators oversee students with disabilities’ education, which includes physical education (PE). However, it has been well-reported that special education administrators have a dearth of knowledge with regard to PE for students with disabilities (Gray, 2016; Stewart, 2010). …
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The retention of college students with disabilities: what encourages them to stay in college?
This study explored the retention rate of college students with disabilities and the factors that encourage this population of students to successfully persist to graduation. The study explored the current lack of information in regard to the comparison of the retention rates of college students …
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Using co-teaching to improve instructional practices in elementary math
… This study seeks to address the persistent educational challenges faced by students with disabilities in mathematics, particularly within general education settings. According to the U.S. Department of Education (2022), approximately 48.9% of students with disabilities are educated in …
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Effects of Specific Strategy Training on the Written Expression of Learning Disabled Students Grades 3-6
The problem. Learning disabled students acquire or use written language skills less efficiently than nondisabled students. Specific interventions are needed to facilitate written language acquisition for the learning disabled. Procedure. Eighteen learning disabled students in grades three through …
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Place of residence and its impact on college students with disabilities
… the academic performance and quality of life of students with disabilities at the post-secondary level would be higher for students who reside on campus full time or commute to class. Participants were given a survey and responded to questions regarding their disability, quality of life, academic …
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Educational experiences of first generation Black African students with and without dis/abilities
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An examination of the relationship of six risk factors associated with dropping out of high school for students with disabilities in south central Michigan
… the relationship of six risk factors associated with dropping out of high school to students with disabilities (SWDs). The six risk factors were (a) grade retention (never held back or held back one or more times), (b) age compared to peers (same age as peers or one year or older than peers), (c) …
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Funding influences on special education program selection and implementation
… to identify the effects funding had on special education program selection and implementation in a small semi-rural district. The intern sought to identify the special education department's program offerings. The intern sought to reveal the sources of funding available to the special education …
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Choice for All? Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities
… to assess the extent and quality of special education services in charter schools in north Texas, the researcher examined data submitted to Texa Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS), and conducted qualitative interviews with selected charter school administrators. Five …
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Analysis of Special Education Compliance and Special Education Funding in Four Texas Open-Enrollment Charter Schools.
… to conduct an in-depth examination of special education services in open-enrollment charter schools in north Texas and to examine relationships between special education compliance and funding. Six questions guided the research: How have the charter schools designed special education services, …
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A historical/legal analysis and case study of a high school art classroom as a least restrictive environment for students experiencing disabilities
… environment (LRE) mandate of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to its actual practice in a high school art class. The investigation examines the art classroom as a LRE with regard to such stakeholders as: (a) the learners experiencing disabilities, (b) the art teacher, and …
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Effect of Individualized Curricular Accommodations, Incorporating Student Interest and the Impact on the Motivation and Occurrence/ Nonoccurrence of Disruptive Behavior Displayed By Students with Emotional/behavioral Disorders.
… result of the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997, schools must now consider positive behavioral interventions and strategies to address problem behavior of students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (E/BD). Given the poor behavioral, academic, and social …
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SAUDI SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS’ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
<p>This project assesses Saudi Arabian special education teachers’ perceptions about their competencies and professional development needs on assistive technology (AT). The researcher developed an online self-administrated 27 question survey in order to evaluate special education teachers’ …
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Three Essays on Education and Childhood Health
… dissertation is comprised of three essays on education and childhood health. Each chapter examines the effect of health or health insurance coverage during childhood on schooling outcomes. Chapters 1 and 3 estimate the impact of insurance coverage for disability-related healthcare on academic …
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A Quantitative Examination of Title I and Non-Title I Elementary Schools in East Tennessee Using Fourth-Grade Math and Reading Standardized Test Scores.
… new standards of accountability for individual students, schools, and school systems. Because of <em>No Child Left Behind</em>, the penalties for schools with poor academic performance in our country are the loss of reputation, student enrollment, and financial support. The purpose of this study …
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Use and Integration of iPads with Students with Low Incidence Disabilities in Elementary Schools
… focused this dissertation on what is happening within schools regarding iPad usage and students with disabilities. Technology usage is thought to help provide students with another modality for learning the curriculum. iPads, specifically, are leading the technological revolution in classroom …
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