June 2022 - Special Educator e-Journal Table of Contents Special Education Legal Alert. By Perry A. Zirkel Buzz from the Hub Parental Right to Participate in Meetings Right to Receive a Complete Explanation of IDEA’s Procedural Safeguards...

Transforming the Narrative Identity of a Student with Extensive Support Needs Using Multiliteracies Sudha Krishnan, Ed. D. San Jose State University Abstract This study relates the transformation of one student’s narrative identity (stories...

Individualized Rating Scales of Engagement during Group Exercise Activities for Children with Multiple and Severe Disabilities: A Process Description and Case Series Eydie Kendall, P.T., Ph.D. Plymouth State University Karren Streagle, Ph.D....

Paraeducators: An Important Member of Educational Team for Students with Disabilities Sarah N. Douglas, Ph.D. Ryan P. Bowles, Ph.D. Rebecca Kammes, Ph.D. Michigan State University Abstract Paraeducators are an important member of the...

Special Educators’ Perceptions of High-Leverage Practices Cynthia Ann Farley, PhD Rhonda S. Black, EdD University of Hawaii at Manoa Abstract The most effective way to improve the performance of students is to improve the practice of their...

Understanding How Individuals Overcome Their Dyslexia: Struggles, Turning Points in Life, and Advice Nai Cheng Kuo, Ph.D. Augusta University Karin M. Fisher, Ph.D. Georgia Southern University Jennifer Jones Sara Hillis Augusta University...

Increasing Pre-service Special Education Teacher Skills on Performance Feedback Tosha L. Owens, Ph.D. Melissa E. Hudson, Ph.D. Karen S. Voytecki, Ph.D. East Carolina University Abstract Special educators are often placed in a collaborative...

Using Video Self-Monitoring to Improve Teacher Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Selena J. Layden, Ph.D. Annemarie L. Horn, Ph.D. Kera E. Hayden, B.S. Old Dominion University Abstract Video...

I-CARE: A Scaffolded Instructional Approach to Teach Teachers and Staff Self-Care Practices within Juvenile Justice Facilities Sara Sanders, Ed.D. Skip Kumm, Ph.D. University of Alabama Brandis M. Ansley, Ph.D. Central Michigan University...

“I’m not Prepared”: Experiences of Professionals Working with Students with Disabilities and Co-occurring Mental Health Disorders Megan Fujita, Ph.D., MSW Grace L. Francis, Ph.D. Jodi Duke, Ed.D. George Mason University Abstract It is...