Bradley W. Johnson Abstract This report summarizes the personal epistemology and self-efficacy concepts and they affect special education teachers. This report is based on the social cognitive theory, perceived and collective efficacy, and how...

Corinne M. Murphy & Claire Verden Abstract Graduate students must complete a research project to receive their degree. In addition to this basic requirement, the student may be required to submit a research proposal and application to the...

Pamela Sanders, M.Ed. Abstract This study sought to assess teacher candidates' knowledge of special education policies and procedures as mandated by the federal government. It also examines factors associated with accurate knowledge. A sample...

Thomas McIntyre, Ellis I.Barowsky & Virginia Tong Abstract Educators' lack of knowledge of the cultural and immigration overlays on behaviors presents a quandary. It makes it difficult, given the present state of assessment in this area, to...

Thienhuong Hoang & Michael Oshiro Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine research trends in reading intervention research for students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). Thirty studies published between 1990 and 2010 that...

Antonio Hairston Abstract How do children excel in learning if they struggle with the basics of reading? The question of helping struggling readers shows progress and broadening their minds with intelligent information is being researched every...

Amanda Tedder Abstract This article will give both examples and methods to use when providing services to individuals with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Dementia. This is a prevalent issue that most care facilities are facing as the...

Caroline Guardino & Elizabeth Kirby Fullerton Abstract High levels of aggressive behaviors were observed during the transition times in two self-contained special education classrooms: a kindergarten and pre-kindergarten. The present case...

James E. Gentry & Pam Lindsey Abstract This descriptive action research experience with case study procedures examined the use of best practices paired with assistive technologies as interventions to individualize fiction reading instruction...

Kara Boyer & Cory McMillen Abstract Co-teaching, the collaborative instruction of an inclusive classroom by a general education and special education teacher, is a relatively new construct. As a result, many of the pitfalls and struggles...