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Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2021

The Impact of Exercise Breaks in the Classroom on Disruptive Behavior of Third Grade Students, Jackson Lindquist

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IEP Implementation Fidelity: Literature Review and Handbook, Kiah Love-Latzke

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Does the Implementation of Bridges Math Intervention Show Growth in Student Learning?, Heidi Lunde

The Impact of a Flipped Classroom on Student Motivation and Engagement, Brett Maass

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The Relationship Between Increasing Teachers' Language Knowledge and Students' Decoding and Reading Comprehension Skills., Maisa Mabrouk

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Professional Role of Paraprofessionals: A Literature Review, Emily Martin Thompson and Karli Kirkwood

The Application of Structured Work Task Systems for Students with Autism in Early Childhood, Molly McGrath

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Designing Effective Online Courses: Exploring the Relationships Amongst Teaching Self-efficacy, Professional Development, Faculty Experience, and Implementation of Effective Online Course Design Practices, Elizabeth McMahon

Providing Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Instructional Strategies and Interventions within the Response to Intervention Framework, Clarissa Meyer

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Cyclical and Intentional Activity Selection in Inquiry-Based Learning Improved by 5E Learning, Mitchell Miller

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Strategies Utilized by Speech-Language Pathologists when Treating Speech-Language Disorders in Children who are Bilingual, Julianne L. Monceaux-Visser

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Literature Circles and the Use of Comprehension Strategies within a Fifth Grade Classroom, Allison Mrak

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Retention and Attrition of Athletic Training Mothers in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Setting, Patricia Myrvik

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The Influence of Readers' Theater in Reading Fluency, Tessa Nelson

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Lack of Motivation in High School Students: REACH Curriculum, Alexandra L. Nickolauson

Using a Self-Management Behavioral Intervention to Decrease Disruptive Behavior in a Seventh Grade Student, Laura Odgren

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Cognitive Processing Therapy: Training for College Counseling Centers Treating Victims of Sexual Assault, Kari O'Keeffe

Simplification of Tools and Student Attitude: How it Affects Teacher’s Success Rate with Data-Driven Instruction, Shannon Opdahl

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Challenging Behavior in the Classroom: Effective Strategies to Implement to Support the Needs of all Learners in the Early Childhood Special Education Setting, Kassandra Otto

Student Perspective on One-to-One Devices in Middle and High School, Zachary Page and Justin Roob

Analysis of Self: My Life's Impact on Personal and Professional Identity, Emily Ashton Pekas Ms.

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Impacts of Social-Emotional Learning Via a Daily Writing Reflection in the Secondary Classroom, Angie Peterson

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Extinguishing The Fuse of Teacher Burnout, Elizabeth Pfeifle

Co-Teaching in the Special Education Setting: Tips on How to Effectively Collaborate, Mariah Powers

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The Effects of Book Choice in Small-Group Reading, Jessica Proell

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Exploring the Pathways of Females who Achieved the Highest Administrative Positions in Education, Amy Rawson

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All About the Special Education Process: A Handbook for Parents, Mikayla Reinke

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Gradeless Learning: The Effect of Eliminating Traditional Grading Practices on Student Engagement and Learning, Eric Sanders

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The Effects Not Grading Formative Assessments Has on Summative Assessments, Luke Saunders

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The Use of Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping Practice To Improve Foundational Reading Skills In a First Grade Student, Annah Scherling

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An Educator’s Guide to Tier 2 and Tier 3 Evidence-based Interventions for Students with Emotional and/or Behavioral Needs, Sara Schmidt

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The Impact of Repeated Reading Interventions on Second Grade Readers, Katelyn Schmitz

A Teacher's Role in Guiding Collaborative Play-Based Learning, Mikaela Scullen

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A Guide for Preschool General Education Teachers to Identify and Support Children with Developmental Delays, Sarah Jane Snider Mrs

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The Impact of Small Group Direct Instruction on the Vocabulary Development of Fourth Grade Students, Rachel Solum

Social Media and Self-esteem Small Group for Adolescent Girls, Diana Strand

Successfully Implementing AAC Systems in Inclusionary Settings: Strategies for Paraprofessionals, Megan Streed

Implementation of Instruction and Continued Practice of Tier Two Vocabulary Words in Upper Elementary Classrooms, Hailey Swiers

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Coaching and Embedding in Early Childhood, Danielle Tagtmeier

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Effects of Student Choice on Student Motivation and Engagement within an Elementary Classroom, Sarah Theesfeld

Examining the Characteristics of Individuals with Emotional & Behavioral Disorders While Using the High-Leverage Practices of Engagement and Flexible Groupings, Ian Thomason

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Assistive Technology in Early Childhood, Ciarah Thoreson

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Feelings Forward: A Trauma Group for Adolescents, Lindsay Thronson

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Allete Financial Analysis and Valuation, Alec Tolson

Student Engagement: How Sensory Interventions within the Classroom Affect Student Engagement and Self-Advocacy Skills, Katie Townzen

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Improving Fluency Rates Through Repeated Reading, Sara Van Erp

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Increasing Family Collaboration and Engagement in Early Childhood Special Education Using a Family-Centered Approach, Sam Van Gorp

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Effects of Flexible Seating in the Lower Elementary Classrooms, Jessica Van Veen and Lindsey Lindell

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Coaching as a Framework for Early Intervention Service Delivery, Rebecca Walzak

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Front-End-Connective Phonics Effectiveness in Reading and Spelling in Fifth Through Seventh Grade Students, Bridget Weber

Influence of Choice Assessment on Students’ Content Understanding, Jenaya Wentz

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The Effect of Direct Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Instruction and Small Group Literacy Interventions on Kindergarten Students’ Reading Growth, Brianna Elizabeth Wierschke

The Effect of Direct Add+Vantage Math Recovery Instruction on Students' Math Growth, Mark Wierschke

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Disciplinary Measures in Primary Classrooms, Anna Willems

Virtual Adaptation of Explicit Timing to Increase Multiplication Fluency, Kali Wood

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Southeast Asian American Students' Perceptions on Influential Faculty Practices on Belonging at a Community College, Pamela J. Yang

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Impacts of collaborative learning on student engagement, Jessica Youngren

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Routines-Based Home Strategies for Families Receiving Early Intervention Support, Hallie Zander

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The Impact of Differentiated Learning Activities on Student Engagement and Motivation in the English Language Arts Classroom, Abbey Zens

Co-Teaching in an Elementary Setting During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Successes, Wonderings, and Next Steps, Michelle Ziebarth

Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2020

The Impact of Whole Class Word Mix-Up Phonics Intervention on Reading Achievement of 3rd Grade Students, Katie Aanstad

Token Economy as an Intervention for a First Grade Student Struggling With Aggression and Following Directions, Kaylee Abfalter

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A History and Contemporary Analysis of the Standard Adult High School Diploma Program in Minnesota, Ray Michael Ades

Distance Learning for Students with Disabilities in a Rural Community, Heather Akerman

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The Impact of Second Step on First Grader Self-Regulation, Yassmin AL-HADHRAMY

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The Influence of Language Proficiency on Assimilation of Kurdish Immigrants into American Society, Zakaria Amin

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Implementing Mindfulness: The Effect on Student Behavior and Focus at the Elementary Level, Brianna Anderson

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The Comparison of Video Modeling and Task Analysis to Teach Daily Living Skills to Non-Verbal Students with Developmental Disabilities in a Transition Program, Kasey Anderson

Applying Interactive Structures in the Elementary EL Classroom to Support the Oral Language Acquisition of Emerging English Learners, Katherine Armstrong

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Effectiveness of Increasing Decoding Skills through the Read Well Curriculum For Elementary Students with Learning Disabilities, Angie Augedahl

Teacher Perceptions of the Benefits of Flexible Seating, Ashley Bachmann and Destiny Mitchell

Developing Effective Paraeducators, Heather Bainbridge

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Marten Transport, LTD A Financial Analysis and Valuation Report, Nathaniel Belisle

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Math Problem Solving Discussions: Increasing Communication for Students with Autism, Anna Benson

Attitudes Towards Inclusion of Students who are Identified as Developmental Cognitive Disability, Jamie Bernu

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Progress Monitoring Through The Lens of Distance Learning, Jeremy Beulah

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Transgender College Students: A Training Developing Inclusivity and Advocacy on College Campus, Kaitlyn Joanne Bjerketvedt

Examining Effects of Choice Assessments on Engagement and Achievement of K-12 Students with Self-Advocacy IEP Goals, Carly Shay Black

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Using High Leverage Practices to Support Early Childhood Special Education Students and Families During Distance Learning, Anna Branham

The Effects of iPads on Student Engagement in a Middle School Classroom, Katherine Braun

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How Teachers of Different Content Areas Use and Define Rubrics, Abigail Bremer

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Family Engagement in Schools: A Training for School Staff, Noah Brenden

Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Learning Progress in Young Children Attending Head Start, Sam Brewer

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Accountability and Literacy/Reading Interventions for Middles School Students, Britny Bucholz

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Syncing Up On Satisfaction: A Mixed Methods Study Exploring Synchronous Online Classroom Learning Satisfaction in the Corporate Training Environment, Andrew Burklund

A Handbook for Developing Behavior Interventions, Erin Burns

Heartland Express, Inc.: A Financial Analysis and Valuation Example Report, Jordyn Card

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Predicting and Perceiving Teacher Effectiveness of Novice Teachers, Kristen Carlson

Analyzing the Use of the Barton Reading System, Amanda Cassens

Mathematical Word Problems: Factors Causing Students Difficulty When Answering, Grant Christian

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Neurocounseling and the Counseling Profession: Integrating Neuroscience into the Practice of Counseling, Sherri Clark

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Surviving in School: A Correlational Study on Teachers' Social Emotional Learning, Self-efficacy, and Response to Students' Challenging Behaviors, Patricia Cummings

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Reflection's Impact on Student Learning, James Dahlgren

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Diagramming Academic Equity: Exploring Educator Perceptions of Using Student Data to Institute Equitable Academic Programming in Public Secondary Schools, Matthew Dass

The Effects of Stress on Medical Errors in Simulation-Based Training, Kerry Degen and Ximena Suarez-Sousa

The Impact of Guided Reading Instruction on First Grade Student Learning Growth, Jordyn DeGuiseppi

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Short-Term Direct Reading Instruction for 2nd Grade Students Using Horizons Fast Track A-B, Emily Dempster

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The Effectiveness of Visual Phonics to Promote Phonological Awareness in Preschool Children with and Without Speech Sound Delays, Katelyn Derby

Supporting Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families During a Pandemic, Alyssa Deyo

The Value of Project Based Learning: Motivation and Self Regulation in Students with Learning Disabilities, Stephanie Dinnel