Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2021
A Guide for Preschool General Education Teachers to Identify and Support Children with Developmental Delays, Sarah Jane Snider Mrs
Successfully Implementing AAC Systems in Inclusionary Settings: Strategies for Paraprofessionals, Megan Streed
Coaching and Embedding in Early Childhood, Danielle Tagtmeier
Assistive Technology in Early Childhood, Ciarah Thoreson
Student Engagement: How Sensory Interventions within the Classroom Affect Student Engagement and Self-Advocacy Skills, Katie Townzen
Increasing Family Collaboration and Engagement in Early Childhood Special Education Using a Family-Centered Approach, Sam Van Gorp
Coaching as a Framework for Early Intervention Service Delivery, Rebecca Walzak
Routines-Based Home Strategies for Families Receiving Early Intervention Support, Hallie Zander
Co-Teaching in an Elementary Setting During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Successes, Wonderings, and Next Steps, Michelle Ziebarth
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2020
Distance Learning for Students with Disabilities in a Rural Community, Heather Akerman
Effectiveness of Increasing Decoding Skills through the Read Well Curriculum For Elementary Students with Learning Disabilities, Angie Augedahl
Developing Effective Paraeducators, Heather Bainbridge
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
Progress Monitoring Through The Lens of Distance Learning, Jeremy Beulah
Examining Effects of Choice Assessments on Engagement and Achievement of K-12 Students with Self-Advocacy IEP Goals, Carly Shay Black
Using High Leverage Practices to Support Early Childhood Special Education Students and Families During Distance Learning, Anna Branham
Accountability and Literacy/Reading Interventions for Middles School Students, Britny Bucholz
A Handbook for Developing Behavior Interventions, Erin Burns
Analyzing the Use of the Barton Reading System, Amanda Cassens
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
Creating Trauma Sensitive Classroom in the Early Childhood Setting, Janelle Elke
Virtual Classroom: Orthopedic Impairment Resources and Services, Samara Garrison
Helping Parents Navigate Early Childhood Special Education, Marissa Ann Geist
Collaboration in Early Childhood Special Education: School, Staff, and Parents Becoming One Team, Elizabeth George
Special Education Tools for Individuals With Cerebral Palsy, Shalom Grandy
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in an Early Education Center, Karisa Gratton
Using Teach Me to Talk Interventions to Improve Language in Children Birth- Three Years Old, Hannah Hendry
Inclusion in the Classroom: Addressing Antecedents of Challenging Behaviors, Justin Heskett
Growing Parents, Growing Children: Newsletters for Read Aloud Tips & Activities in Early Childhood, Diane Jacobsen and Angela Klingfus
Increased Prompting: Special Education Students and Independent Usage of Assistive Technology, Emily Jones
A Handbook of Evidence-Based Practices for Inclusion of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Garth Kirkham
Growing Parents, Growing Children: Newsletters for Read Aloud Tips & Activities in Early Childhood Tips & Activities in Early, Angela Klingfus and Diane Jacobsen
Spectrum of Light: An Online Support Group for Families of Children with Autism Support Group Families, Sadie R. Kluver
Utilizing the Emwave to Teach Self-Regulation Skills to K-2 Students with Disabilities, Elizabeth Lempola
Positive Behavior Supports and Culturally Responsive Practices, Camille Lepp
A Comparison of Screening Tools Resulting in Referrals: Ages and Stages Questionnaire and Battelle Screener, Becky Levenhagen
Student Success in Virtual Versus In-Person Learning During a Direct Instruction Math Intervention Course, Christina Lindmeier
Anxiety in Young Children: Resources for Parents and Educators, Danielle Lucia
A Study on Early Intervention Referrals and Eligibility of Prenatal Drug-Exposed Children, Holly Nelson
The Importance of Social Skills Instruction for Students With a High Number of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Alexis Olerud
The Positive Impact that Therapy Animals have on Social Emotional Behavior and Academic Success among Middle School Students in Special Education, Baylie Peterson
Using Visual Schedules during Developmental/Adaptive Physical Education (DAPE) Sessions; Analyzing On-Task Behaviors, Amanda Pickett
High Leverage Practices in Early Childhood Special Education, Katie Rommesmo
Transition Planning in Rural Schools, Emily Ruml
Consideration Tools Impact on Special Education Professionals Confidence in IEP Team Assistive Technology Determinations., Mathias Sturtz
The Effects of Multiple Accommodations on Student Engagement and Work Completion in Fifth Grade Students with Reading Disabilities, Allison Ternes
Launching a Parent Support Group for Children with Disabilities, Melissa A. Washnesky
The Effectiveness of Token Economy Interventions on High School Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Jordan R. Welle
Social Skills Instruction in Preschool Settings, Megan Whelchel
Developing Self-Regulation Strategies for Elementary Aged Learners, Melissa Williams
Modifying the Curriculum for Students with Disabilities, Whitney Windschitl and Whitney Windschitl
An Analysis of the Second Step Early Learning Program, Kelly Wuollet
Professional Guide to Restorative Practice, Hannah Zurn
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2019
The Effects of Instruction (Direct Instruction Flashcard Procedure and Letter Writing) on Letter Name Fluency in Preschool Children, Sara Affield and Michelle Hanson
The Impact of Inclusion on the Attitudes Towards School of Students with Disabilities, Shelby Bachmeier
The Inclusive Environment and its Effects on All Learners, Jamie Bartz
A Play Based Intervention to Develop Literacy: Using Foundations for Literacy to Help Students with a Developmental Delay Learn to Read, Brittany Coalwell Escobedo
Power of Choice: Empowerment through Reading, Sarah Heise
Digital versus paper: Comparing the effectiveness of paper and digital resources in parent follow-through in Early Intervention home visiting, Suzanna Holper
Executive Function in Students with and Without Disabilities, Kristin Lee
How Does Video Modeling Affect Functional Skills Acquisition in a Preschool Setting?, Heidi Lindahl
The Implementation and Effects of Sign Language in the Households Of Children Ages Birth to Three Years That Struggle With Communication, Maranda Michelle Nelson
The Correlation Between Classroom Engagement Strategies and Student Behavior, Abby Neppl
The effect of PECS on Children with Social-Emotional Delays Being Able to Self-Identify their Emotions in a Preschool Setting, Amy Nielson and Brandon Otway
The Use of Self-Monitoring Strategies to Improve Success in Inclusive Settings, Tanner Oakes
A Survey of Teacher Attitude Regarding Self-Awareness and Inclusive Education of Special Education Students, Brooke Parvi
School Achievement Amongst Special Education Students Participating in the REACH Program, Kelli Rath
The Effect of Self-Monitoring Instruction on the Behavior of Secondary Students with ADHD, Alexis Seiffert
Effects of Prompting on Skill Acquisition, Generalization, and Independence for Young Students with Autism, Amanda J. Snyder
An Effective Point and Level System for a Self-Contained Emotional Behavior Disorders Program to Decrease Challenging Behaviors, Serena Sorensen
The Impact of Repeated Reading on Oral Reading Fluency Scores In Elementary Students with Learning Disabilities, Morgan Taus
The Effect of Deep Breathing and Visualization on Negative Classroom Behaviors., Shea Thorwaldsen
Incorporating Systematic Whole Word Instruction (Edmark) into a Phonics Based Middle School Reading Instruction for Students with Cognitive Disabilities, Anna Travaglione
Technological Intervention Programs to Improve Literacy Level in order to Increase Mathematics Comprehension, Brittany Waschuk
The Effects of the Second Step Curriculum on Challenging Behavior in First Grade, Haley Weber
The Effect of Direct Reading Instruction on Students’ Reading Growth, Lisa A. Wierschke
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2018
The Effect of iPad Instruction on Capital Letter Recognition of Preschoolers, Jessica Adkins
Classroom Strategies to Increase Kindergarten Readiness of Preschool ELL Students, Cirissa Afonja
The Effect of Visual Activity Schedules on Task Compliance for Students with Severe Disabilities, Matthew Backlund
The Effect of Instruction (Rapid Automatic Naming Versus Repeated Read Aloud) on Vocabulary Building for Preschool Children, Alison Bendickson
Impact of PRESS on Reading Fluency on Students in Special Education, Alicia Christman
A Single Subject Design Study; Utilizing Visual Schedules to Reduce Behaviors During Hallway Transitions, Nicole Amber Degner
The Effect of Physical Activity on On-Task Behaviors in Developmentally Cognitively Disabled High School Students, Jennifer Fabbro
Using Coaching Strategies to Build Caregiver Capacity, Beth Hadrava
Effect of Social Story Curriculum on Social/Emotional Development of 4-year-old Student, Claire Hamblin
Ability Level Instruction Results on Broad Reading, Lacey Hendrickx
The Effects of Differentiated Small Group Math on Kindergarten Math Scores, Erica Hewitt
USING BI-WEEKLY SMALL GROUPS FOR STUDENTS WITH ASD TO IMPROVE SOCIAL SKILLS, Patricia Hodgson
Effects of Music on Writing of Students with Disabilities, Mikaela Janicke
Early Childhood Special Education: Service Model Advantages, Challenges, and Decision Making, Amanda Johnson
Using Video Modeling to Improve Social Skills in Preschoolers with Disabilities, Callista Kermend and Callista J. Kermend