Creating Trauma-Informed Spaces for Youth in Residential Programs Aimee J. Hackney Nina R. Graham Kristine Jolivette, Ph.D. Sara Sanders, Ed.D. University of Alabama Abstract A majority of youth in residential facilities such as residential...

Life Skill Programs: An Exploratory Survey of School Based Programming in the Public High School Setting Dr. Kathleen Hegarty Follis OTD, OTR/L Dr. Christina Helfrich PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Dr. Allison F. Sullivan OT, DOT, OTR American International...

Retaining Special Educators with Autism Expertise in Schools Dr. Laura J. Hall, BCBA-D Dr. Beth Allison Pavez, BCBA San Diego State University Abstract Research suggests that oculomotor dysfunctions, such as convergence insufficiency, impact...

Preliminary Evaluation of a Community-Based Parent Mentor Program: Empowering Families to Navigate Special Education Heidi R. Cornell, Ph.D. Jennifer Stone, Ph.D. Wichita State University Abstract Parent-to-Parent individualized mentoring is an...

Facilitating Student Engagement Using Optimal Trunk Support for Children with Postural Dysfunction Dr. Thilagha Jagaiah Dr. Sandra Saavedra University of Hartford Abstract Children with postural dysfunction experience difficulties keeping their...

The Impact of a Special Education Course on Pre-Service Teachers’ Knowledge and Perspectives about Inclusion and Inclusive Practices Muhammed A. Karal, Ph. D., Sinop University, Turkey Neslihan Unluol-Unal, Ph. D., Karamano?lu Mehmetbey...

Software Enabling School Improvement Through Analysis Sharon E. Rouse, Ph.D. The University of Southern Mississippi Rose Jones, Ed.D. The University of Southern Mississippi, Retired Jonnie Cleveland President of Ryland Consulting, LLC Abstract...

Part 15 - Special Education Acronyms Introduction The assessment process in special education is a very detailed approach. It is one that involves many meetings and conversations. Too often, we hear educators speaking with anacronyms rather...

Part 13 - The Common Core Standards Introduction You’ve probably heard a lot about this new initiative in education called the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are an effort by states to define a common...

Part 16 - Comprehensive Tests of Academic Achievement Introduction Assessing academic achievement is a vital component of the assessment process. Understanding where a child has strengths and weaknesses in academic areas is necessary if you are...