Edward K. Schultz West College of Education at Midwestern State University Cynthia G. Simpson Houston Baptist University Abstract Over the last two decades, inclusion has become a critical part of the reform efforts to improve the delivery of...

Pine Hill School provides an environment that meets the needs of the whole child. We strive to implement a quality education with an individualized component for students who have been unable to have their needs met in other educational...

Introduction Early intervention services are designed to address the developmental needs of eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities, ages birth to the third birthday, and their families. Early intervention is authorized by Part C of the...

Introduction Early intervention services are designed to address the developmental needs of eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities, ages birth to the third birthday, and their families. Early intervention is authorized by Part C of the...

Christopher M. Walick, Ph.D. Eastern Carver County School District Abstract Self-advocacy skills are critical to high school and post-secondary success. Unfortunately, students with disabilities often times struggle with self-advocacy. While...

Okechukwu Abosi, Ph.D University of Botswana - Abdul Razak Kuyini Alhassan, Ph.D. Disability Studies & Consultancy Services, Tamale Ghana Abstract Teachers’ pedagogical competencies level is increasingly affecting the implementation of...

Debra Leach, Ed.D. Shawnna Helf, Ph.D. - Winthrop University Abstract In 1986 Madeleine Will proposed the Regular Education Initiative (REI) to share possibilities for eliminating the divide between general and special education. Although great...

Diana Greer, Ph.D. Danna Harvey, M.S. Paula Burdette, Ph.D. James Basham, Ph.D. - Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Abstract While the provision of a “free appropriate public education”...

Description Raskob Day School and Learning Institute is a non-profit organization that serves the Bay Area community by providing services for students and adults with learning differences. The Institute is comprised of three Programs: the Day...

Hildy Straus, Ph.D. Fordham University - Rhonda Bondie, Ph.D. Fordham University Abstract This study examined the self-efficacy of paraeducators serving students with moderate to severe disabilities in a specialized public school. Quantitative...