Special Education
Blog Topic 16 Articles
CEHD’s 2017 Spotlight on Rising Alumni
It’s that time of year again, where we like to take the time to recognize the work being done by graduates of the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). […]
Using Art Curriculum in Mainstreaming Special Education Students
Research has shown that the practice of “mainstreaming” special education students (placing them in general education classrooms with an inclusive curriculum) can be beneficial to their academic and social development. […]
Improving Deaf Education Through Visual Learning
When I taught reading and writing to sixth grade students at the California School for the Deaf in Fremont, CA, I began to notice a pattern that supported research I […]
Getting to the Bottom of Special Education Disparities
Continued efforts to improve educational equity in our school systems has led to taking a careful and measured look at special education disparities. When I did fieldwork at a school […]
The Power of High Expectations for Special Education Students
For the past four decades, I have, along with many others, worked to make changes to special education programs and services, focusing on creating better outcomes for students with disabilities. […]
Autism Education Prepares Teachers and Students for Success
My research interests in autism are grounded in my experiences working directly with children with autism and their families. My first experience working with children with autism was as an […]
2015 Check & Connect Conference: Celebrating 25 Years of Student Engagement
In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Education, Check & Connect was established in 1990 with the goal of implementing comprehensive interventions designed to enhance student engagement for marginalized, disengaged […]
Multiple Pathways to Teacher Education and Licensure
There’s a lot of debate surrounding education in America. From testing to tenure, there is a wide spectrum of views on how best to improve our school system. It often […]
How Strong School Culture Drives Student Achievement
School culture is the secret to school success. My research shows how a culture built on the shared belief that students are capable of achievement is crucial to strong academics, […]
How To Deal With Childhood Problem Behavior
Anyone who’s been a parent or teacher has undoubtedly had a run-in with what educational psychologists call “childhood problem behavior.” Whether it’s disruptive or destructive, many children in our school […]