Culminating Projects from 2024
Reading Comprehension Strategies for Secondary Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Trisha Stilson
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Instruction for Elementary Students With Learning Disabilities, Kaelyn Szymanski
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Self-Regulation Strategies to Improve Academic Success in Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Elementary Settings, Michelle Thoennes
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Culminating Projects from 2023
Academic Accommodations and Support Services Desired by Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders During their Postsecondary Educational Careers, Tammberlie Berndt
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SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, Kari Castillo
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The Effectiveness of Social stories as Behavior Intervention for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Angel Dawson
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Executive Functioning in Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Nicole Haehnel
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Effective Use of Assistive Technology to Accommodate Students with Learning Disabilities, Kimberly Hess
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An Exploration of the Connection Between School Administrators’ Focus on Transition Planning and Staff Preparedness and the Use of Evidence-Based Transition Services, Steven Jex
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The Effectiveness of Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports on Students with Emotional/Behavior Disorders, Alex Kampa
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Disparities in Behavioral Expectations for Elementary Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders Compared to their Classmates, Justine Lee
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Strategies to Decrease Physical Aggression in Elementary Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Katie Majerus
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Math and Employment, Elisabeth Mumford
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Evidence-Based Practices for Tiered Math Interventions for Elementary Students, James Schyma
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Increasing appropriate communication and reducing aggressive behaviors for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder by using an AAC device, Nicole Stromberg
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Transition Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders; Implications for Post-Secondary Education., Allison Tacheny
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Effective Supports Used to Increase Independence in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Courtney Tomlinson
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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING: FOCUSING ON ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, Angela White
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The Effectiveness of Interdependent Group Contingency in Decreasing Disruptive Behaviors while Increasing Academic Achievement for Students with or at Risk for Emotional Behavioral Disorder, Jacquline White
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Culminating Projects from 2022
The Effectiveness of Token Economy Interventions in Adolescents with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders, Lakeia Austin
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Executive Functions and Their Effects on Learning Disabilities: A Review, Stephanie Bekius
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Co-teaching with General Education and Special Education Teachers for Students with Mild to Moderate Needs, Laura Carpenter
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Sexual Education And Special Education, Nathan A. Decker
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Strategies for Teachers to Use When Regulating Aggressive Student Behavior Related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Kailey Dold
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Effective Interventions to Increase Basic Math Skills for Students with Learning Disabilities, Dasom Gang
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Engaging Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Physical Activity to Improve Health and Educational Outcomes, Ryan Henderson
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Work-based Learning Programs for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Trista Kleinsteuber
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The Effectiveness of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) on Reducing Problem Behaviors in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jessica Kruger
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices and Their Effectiveness as Elements of Early Intervention, Alyssa Kunkel
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Anxiety and School Reluctance/Refusal, Stacy Kurth
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Use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication with Students who are Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and who are also nonverbal, Angela Lange
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Friendship Between a Child with Disabilities and Peers without Disabilities in an Inclusive Setting in Elementary Schools in South Korea, Soyoung Lee
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Effects of a Global Pandemic on Adolescent Mental Health in Regard to Depression and Anxiety, Katarzyna Niles
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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports for Elementary Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Katherine Petron
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DISPARITIES IN BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS FOR BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR IN SCHOOLS, Michelle Seiger
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Seeking Equity in Employment, Jessie Shepherd
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Relations Among Nocturnal Enuresis and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Gretchen A. Singh
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Transition Supports for Students, Scott Skaalerud
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The Roles of Executive Functions in the Employment of Individuals with Disabilities, Ashlee Stechnij
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The Effects and Benefits of Social Emotional Learning in Special Settings and General Education, Amanda Wimmer
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Culminating Projects from 2021
Enhancing Job Performance for Students with High-Incidence Disabilities, Randa Arvold
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Effective Interventions for Secondary Students with Disabilities to be Successful in Mathematics, Garret Atteberry
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Morphological Awareness as an Intervention for Struggling Readers: A Review of the Literature, Jill Batman
Special Education: M.S. Starred Paper
The Effectiveness of Co-Teaching in the Elementary School, Christina Boeckers
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Restorative Justice; An Alternative to Traditional Discipline, Diane Dukowitz
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Strategies for Improving Postsecondary Achievement Rates in Students with Specific Learning Disabilities, Jamie Gall
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Self-Regulation of Stress in the Context of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Middle and High School Students, Margo Johnson
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Adverse Childhood Experiences In Special Education, Jessica Kempkes
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School Resource Officers and Special Education Roles, Presence and Training, Jill Kofler
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The Effectiveness of Trauma-Informed Practices and Resilience for Students Impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences, Alison Kutter
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Addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress and Burnout of Teachers Who Work with Students Who Have Trauma Backgrounds, Rachael Larson
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SOCIAL INCLUSION AND SPECIAL OLYMPIC UNIFIED PROGRAMMING AND THE EFFECTS ON SCHOOL CLIMATE, Terri Lynn Miller
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Effective Social Skills Training Intervention for Young People with Challenging Behaviors: Implementing a Video Self-Modeling, Minyeob Noh
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Developing Instructional Methods in Science Class for Students with Learning Disabilities, Hoonseok Oh
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The Effect of Racial Bias in Behavioral Assessment on the Disproportionate Representation of Racially and Ethnically Diverse Students in Special Education, Eric Salter
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Evidence-based behavior interventions for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in inclusive secondary settings, Tyler Smith
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The Impact of Behavior Specific Praise on Students with Emotional or Behavior Disorders, Jeff Stang
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Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum and Gender Identity Spectrum, Kelly Steinke
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Teacher Burnout and Self-Care Techniques, Ryan Stumne
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Postsecondary Transition Planning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bobbie Tews
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Behavioral Interventions for Aggressive Behaviors in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Amy A. Urman
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The Effectiveness of Socratic Teaching as an Intervention in the Instruction of High School Geometry for Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders, Adam Wohl
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Effective Teaching Approaches to Combat Learned Helplessness for Students in High School Special Education, Lindsay Wurm
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A Personalized Learning Approach to Educating Students Identified with Special Education Needs, Breeana Zaic
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Trauma Informed Teaching Practices for Students who have Experienced Developmental Trauma, Chelsea Zettler
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Culminating Projects from 2020
The Benefits of Teaching Professionals Using Mindful Practices for Stress and Emotional Regulation, Becky Aish
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Secondary Math Placement Decisions for Students in Special Education, Erin Burnette
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Sensory-Based Interventions Used in Schools for Students with Disabilities to Increase On-Task Behavior, Kelsie Fitch
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Improving Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes for Individuals with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders, Christine L. Kemper
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Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS): Success Factors to Improve Student Reading Skills, Jae Who Ko
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Perfecting Independent Reading in the Classroom, Amy McLeod
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Preparing Students with Disabilities for Adulthood, Catherine Moos
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Nature-Based-Learning for Students with Disabilities, Graham Newman
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Implementation of Training to Address Staff Perceptions of Co-Teaching, Kimberly Ortloff
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The Effectiveness of Function-Based Interventions in Inclusive Classrooms of Elementary Schools, Eunkyoung Shin
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Trauma Informed Classrooms for Secondary Students, Ryan Szymanski
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Effective Interventions on Word-Problem-Solving for Students with Mathematics Difficulties, Yunqing Wang
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Culminating Projects from 2019
Peer-Mediated Interventions and Strategies for Facilitating Inclusion of Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders into the General Education Classroom, Haley Althaus
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The Importance of Self-Determination Interventions for Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities, Clista Bradford
Special Studies: M.A. Starred Paper
Efficacy of Self-regulation Strategy on Reading Comprehension Development for Students with Reading Difficulties, JIN HEE CHAE
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The Effects of Stigma Reduction Programs for Students with Mental Health Issues, Heejung Choi
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Functional Communication Training and Autism Spectrum Disorders, Danielle Dominguez
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Animal–Assisted Therapy in an Educational Setting, Lanaya Fredericksen
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The Overrepresentation of African American Students in Special Education, Kelsey Kihle
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Factors Sustaining Effect and Implementation of School-Wide Positive Interventions and Supports, Changgyun Kim
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The Need for Trauma-Informed Training to Build Teacher Efficacy in Managing Externalizing Student Behavior, Tara Kubian
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Primary Factors Impacting Burnout in Special Education Teachers, Jenna Kulberg
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Class-wide Peer Tutoring Strategies: Advantages for Students with Academic and Social Needs, Jodi Linder
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The Relationship Between Overrepresentation of Minority Students and Explicit and Implicit Bias, Robyn Peterson
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The Impact of Restorative Practices on Discipline Data and Procedures in Schools, Nicole Raffenbeul
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Music and Music Therapy and its Effects on Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Allison L. Roberts
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Interventions for K-2 Students within the Special Education Classroom to Improve Self-Regulation before transitioning back into the General Education Classroom, Amanda Schmidt
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Co-Teaching: A Win-Win Situation for All, Kimberly Watson
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Culminating Projects from 2018
Classroom Design and its Influence on Students’ Performance Within the Autism Spectrum Diagnosis, Sherilyn M. Block
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The Physical Therapeutic Benefits of Hippotherapy on Children with Physical Disabilities, Heather Brand
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Strategies to Improve Executive Functioning in Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Nicole Brennan
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Addressing the Multiple Needs of Students with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, James Garcia
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The Comparison of the Effects of Direct Instruction and Project-/Problem-Based Learning to Teach Basic Math Skills for Students with Low-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, Maiko Hosokawa
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Identifying Learning Disabilities in English Learners, Eunsil Kang
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School-Based Mental Health Services and Programs: A Review of the Literature, Kelly Klima
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