Specialist in Education
This is a collection of Specialist in Education works written by graduate students at the University of Northern Iowa.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Training for challenging behaviors in the school setting, Kenzie Heusinkvelt Open Access Thesis 2023 Award
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
The zones of regulation in schools, Kyle Andrew-Kelly Wiebers Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
An investigation of pre-service teacher and faculty knowledge on RTI, Nichole M. Beckman Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Adolescents' self-disclosure and risk-taking online, Rachel Ellingson Thesis (UNI Access Only)
An investigation of prosocial and health risk behaviors as predictors of academic motivation, Tess Garceau Open Access Thesis
Promoting bullying prevention and intervention through forgiveness education, Amy Gregory Open Access Thesis
The effectiveness of a Sunshine Circle in a kindergarten classroom as a classroom based interactive play group, Emerald Kissinger Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Factors supporting teacher resilience in a charter school serving high-risk students: A research proposal, Molly M. Hackett Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Positive behavior supports in high schools, Molly Nicole Johansen Thesis (UNI Access Only)
A preliminary investigation of the relationship between direct behavior rating and the Conners 3 teacher rating scale - short form, Jessica Stodden Stumme Open Access Thesis
Special education evaluations: appropriate methods and measures for use with English language learners, Jennifer Waterman Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
SWPBIS, behavior patterns, and the discipline gap, Sean Christopher Austin Open Access Thesis
Effective nutrition interventions, Kathryn C. Gerber Thesis (UNI Access Only)
The effectiveness of the Boys Town Educational Model as a school wide intervention, Natalie Hahn-Mauck Open Access Thesis
Depression in children and adolescents: The role of school professionals, Emily Dawn Hoerman Open Access Thesis
Pre-service teachers' attitudes towards gays and lesbians, Rachel Jones Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Educator preparedness for teaching children on the autism spectrum, Katherine Lynn Lawrenz Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Video self-modeling as a school based intervention for childhood anxiety, Suzanne Esther Maas Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Child Find in early childhood education, Lauren (Burgers) Vanderhorst Thesis (UNI Access Only)
The use of school-based forgiveness education and interventions in an RTI framework, Elizabeth Watson Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Unregulated, untrained, and unaware: restraint and seclusion practices in educational settings, Daniel E. Zaccaro Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
A survey of literacy instruction in public preschool programs in Iowa, Anne Marie Berthelsen Open Access Thesis
School wide positive behavioral and intervention supports : the effectiveness of Tier 1 strategies, Gregory James Halsor Open Access Thesis
A review of a school psychologist's roles in the implementation of an RTI system, Leigh Ann Thul Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Best practices of Individual Family Service Plans and analyses regarding quality outcomes, Ashley M. Andrew Open Access Thesis
Asking school psychologists how job satisfaction can be increased, Justin S. Janssen Open Access Thesis
Building sustainable schoolwide positive behavior supports in high schools, Jessica M. Overturf Open Access Thesis
A consideration of positive behavior supports through a preschool lens, Theresa J. Stevenson Open Access Thesis
The role of animal-assisted therapy in initial psychotherapy sessions with adolescents, Erin B. Stromberg Open Access Thesis
Special issues in engaging and collaborating with families of English language learners, Stephanie Allison Strouse Open Access Thesis
Feedback : best practices for effectiveness, Hanne Elizabeth Wuertz Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
The link between functional behavioral assessment and behavioral intervention plans, Megan Kathleen Seamans Anderson Open Access Thesis
The impact of attachment disorder on the family and child, Stephanie DuRocher Open Access Thesis
Effects of environmental variables on food consumption, Denise Eslinger Open Access Thesis
Enrollment of students with disabilities in career and technical education, Cory C. Johnson Open Access Thesis
Effective professional development for teachers of students with autism, Erin Marie Torruella Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Helping adolescents forgive : the use of forgiveness education at an inpatient mental health facility, Tiffany R. Everding Open Access Thesis
Performance-based assessment of school psychology interns : analysis of problem-solving skills as demonstrated in comprehensive case examinations, Kimberly Suzanne Hansen Open Access Thesis
Functional behavioral assessment : school based practice and perception, Clint Henning Open Access Thesis
Educational applications of achievement goal theory, Michelle Hinzman Open Access Thesis
Do pull-out programs create a mirage of long-term results for at-risk youth?, Varotta Mi'Chele Johnson Open Access Thesis
Applying cognitively guided instruction through word problem probes, James Jackson Ploen Open Access Thesis
The impact of Reading First on reading achievement scores in a midwestern elementary school, Julie Thomas Open Access Thesis
Middle school teachers' implementation of differentiated instruction : the complexity, Tonya Rae Vitense Keefer Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
An Analysis Of The Effectiveness Of Functional Behavioral Assessment For Students With Emotional Behavioral Disabilities, Megan Kale Brose Open Access Thesis
Investigating The Relationship Between Teacher Self-Efficacy Beliefs In Mathematics And Teacher Reflection: Do Teacher Thinking Dispositions Play A Moderating Role?, Shawna Hufendick Open Access Thesis
Methods for fostering success in the transition to high school, Debora E. Hanna Porter Open Access Thesis
An exploration of the relationship between student experiences in the school environment and school belonging, Erin E. Welsh Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Upper elementary teachers' perception of the pre-referral process, Lyndi Meyer Open Access Thesis
Home-school collaboration : strategies for improvement, Kelly O'Bryan Open Access Thesis
Supporting school persistence : an examination of student experiences in an alternative high school, Molly O'Connor Open Access Thesis
School counselors' perceptions of the needs of children of incarcerated parents, Sarah Wakefield Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
A case study using guided reading and teacher read-alouds while monitoring English language learners' and native English speakers' reading achievement, Kelsey M. Baker Open Access Thesis
Sexual Minority Youth In The Research Literature: The Invisible Students, Kelly J. Beck Open Access Thesis
The Views Of Students With Disabilities Regarding Dropout And School Belonging, Rebecca L. Brandau Open Access Thesis
Mental Health Services In Schools: School Psychologists' Current Practices And Perspectives, Nicole Carlson Open Access Thesis
School Psychology Shortage And Urban/Rural Differences, Melissa Marie Hickman Open Access Thesis
Addressing the school psychologist shortage : past trends and implications for the future, Erin Delaine McCoy Open Access Thesis
Examination of the major factors contributing to the school psychology shortage, Sara Ann Recker Open Access Thesis
High school dropout : educators' knowledge of and perceived role in dropout prevention, Dustin Reese Open Access Thesis
Sexual minority youth in the research literature : what kind of coverage is the field of school psychology providing?, Jill Hayes White Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Trends in family-centered early intervention, Jody Lee Albertson Open Access Thesis
School-wide positive behavior supports : an evaluation of an elementary school program, Lisa Andreasen Open Access Thesis
A Qualitative Study: Does Anger Elicit Gender Normative Aggressive Reactions?, Austin Beer Open Access Thesis
Need, qualifications, training, responsibilities, and supervision of paraprofessionals in special education : a qualitative case study approach, Heather L. Marolf Open Access Thesis
No Child Left Behind (2001) and high stakes tests : how they affect teachers' experiences in the classroom, Emily N. Olson Open Access Thesis
No Child Left Behind (2001) and high stakes tests : how they affect teachers' experiences in the classroom, Emily N. Olson Open Access Thesis
Functional behavioral assessment : a new model for interviewing, Shelley K. Schafer Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Achievement Goal Theory: A Preliminary Study Examining Educators' Motivational Beliefs And Practices, Marc Groen Open Access Thesis
The use of direct observation in functional behavior assessment, Lori O'Rourke Open Access Thesis
Examining the role of empathy training in anger management programs for young children, Amy L. Zirkelbach Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Manifestation Determinations: How Do Iowa's AEA Adopted Procedures Compare To Federal And State Requirements And Expert Guidelines?, Keely J. Beam Open Access Thesis
The Relationship Between Giftedness And Resiliency Among Head Start Children, Angela R. Fry Open Access Thesis
Early Literacy And Making Sense In An Inclusive Preschool Classroom, Patresa A. Hartman Open Access Thesis
The influence of spelling strategy use on student achievement and attributions, Lisa Lynn Ludwig Open Access Thesis
The relationship between social skills and resiliency among preschool children, Kathleen M. Twohig Open Access Thesis
A case study of a child presenting reading/writing and behavioral difficulties, John Daniel Warrington Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Childhood depression and resiliency : an evaluation of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment Program, Sarah Carroll Jones Open Access Thesis
Resource consultation : a study of the relationship between an elementary mathematics teacher and the talented and gifted coordinator, Janine Kane Open Access Thesis
An analysis of progress toward safe and drug-free schools, Kristina A. Lorenzen Open Access Thesis
A qualitative study of relational aggression in sixth grade girls, Catherine Tinsley McLallen Open Access Thesis
Reading Recovery, Wendy C. Williams Open Access Thesis
The effects of aerobic activity on the self-stimulating behaviors of children diagnosed with autism, Jason Lee Witte Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
Academic Attribution Style Of Tenth Grade Students With Attachment Problems, Kimberly Conrad Open Access Thesis
Student perceptions of a peer mediation program in a middle school setting, Amy Junkermeier Open Access Thesis
Acculturative stress experienced by international students at the University of Northern Iowa and their coping options, Mmamiki Gaolatlhe Kamanakao Open Access Thesis
Impact of family involvement on student academic achievement, Jennifer L. Meyer Open Access Thesis
A descriptive analysis of sexuality education in the state of Iowa : what content is being delivered to secondary students?, Brian Poncy Open Access Thesis
Forgiveness intervention for an incest survivor : a case study, Joyce Skinner Open Access Thesis
A case study of a child presenting academic and on task difficulties, Eric Stephen Weichers Open Access Thesis
General educator training for the instruction of English language learners : is it sufficient?, Jane E. Zirkelbach Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2001
The Effectiveness Of Group Play And Group Counseling For Children With Aggressive Behaviors, Jennifer Marie Brehm Open Access Thesis
Using Bibliotherapy To Increase Sharing In A Kindergarten Classroom, Carla Marie Eich Open Access Thesis
Two Instructional Approaches - The Electric Maze And The Direct Instructional Model-For Teaching At- Risk Kindergarten Students Alphabet Letter Names, Sherry Marie Jack Open Access Thesis
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder : diagnostic criteria using the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed.) and Russell Barkley's 1990 model of ADHD, Justin Matthew Larson Open Access Thesis
Multidisciplinary team decision-making practices in Iowa schools, Debra S. Meyer Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
An Exploration Of Social Withdrawal In Adolescence, Ryan Lee Channel Open Access Thesis
Home-School Collaboration: A Case Study, Sarah C. Ferguson Open Access Thesis
Intervention Selection For Students With Asperger'S Disorder, Tracy Lynn Gappa Open Access Thesis
Eating Disorders: Personal Perspectives, Suzanne D. Holmes-Bunde Open Access Thesis
Effects of external rewards on elementary students' intrinsic motivation to read and reading achievement : an examination of a reading incentive program, Jennifer Deann Jacobson Open Access Thesis
The effectiveness of self-monitoring for a preschooler with aggressive behaviors, Nicole Fay Kimball Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
An Evaluation Of ADHD Assessment, Intervention, And Progress Monitoring Practices In One School According To Best Practice Recommendations, Kristin M. Briggs Open Access Thesis
The Relationship Between Phonemic Awareness And Preschool Children'S Literacy Activities, Cheryl M. Guerts Open Access Thesis
Conjoint Behavioral Consultation: How Effective Is Cbc With Ethnic Minorities, Tina L. Hoffman Open Access Thesis
The efficiency and effectiveness of self-monitoring for increasing fourth graders' work completion, Stacy S. Jeffrey Open Access Thesis
Psychological maltreatment : the case of verbal abuse, Majedah Khalifah Open Access Thesis
Providing services for a culturally and linguistically diverse student in a small midwestern elementary school : a qualitative case study, Candace L. Kist-Tahmasian Open Access Thesis
Circle of friends and attitudes toward children with ADHD and other disabilities, Joan E. McCrory Open Access Thesis
Adolescent depression : further examination of gender differences, Elizabeth Marie O'Neill Open Access Thesis
The Reasons for living inventory for adolescents (RFL-A) : validation in three adolescent populations, Joe S. Rich Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 1998
The Effects Of Systematically Fading Reinforcement While Maintaining Skills, Jodi Suzanne Brown Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 1997
A study of the current practices of school psychologists in the states of Iowa and Nebraska in the area of social skills, Stephanie Lynn Schmitz Thesis (UNI Access Only)
Theses/Dissertations from 1993
Predicting adolescent AIDS-related risk behavior from psychosocial factors: A replication, Erika Lea Kumerow Open Access Thesis 1994 Award
Theses/Dissertations from 1989
An assessment of selected public school teachers and pre-service teachers knowledge and opinions about AIDS and AIDS education, Grace Louise Powell Open Access Thesis
Theses/Dissertations from 1973
Teacher Education in Elementary School Industrial Arts, James Earl O'Bannon Open Access Thesis
