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Tlili, Ahmed; Lin, Vivien; Chen, Nian-Shing; Huang, Ronghuai; Kinshuk – Educational Technology & Society, 2020
The design, implementation, and outcome of educational robots in special education have not been sufficiently examined in a systematic way. In particular, learner-based and contextual factors, as well as the essential roles played by various stakeholders have not been addressed when robots are used as a learning tool in special education.…
Descriptors: Special Education, Robotics, Teaching Methods, Students with Disabilities
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McDougall, Julian; Readman, Mark; Wilkinson, Philip – Learning, Media and Technology, 2018
This article shares research facilitated by a multinational technology provider, converging mobile networked technology (tablets) used across school and home, a technology enhanced community 'third space' providing workshops for students aged 6-9 with their parents/carers. The approach taken avoids the instrumental measurement of functional…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Handheld Devices, Elementary School Students, Competence
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Alameda-Lawson, Tania; Lawson, Michael A. – Urban Education, 2019
For the past several decades, the construct of parent involvement (PI) has framed much of the literature on school-family-community partnerships. In this study, the authors used a qualitative form of meta-analysis called "thematic synthesis" to explore a programmatic alternative to conventional PI known as "collective parent…
Descriptors: Urban Education, Parent Participation, Low Income Groups, Partnerships in Education
Antonio A. Morgan-López; Catherine P. Bradshaw; Rashelle J. Musci – Grantee Submission, 2023
This paper serves as an introduction to the special issue of Prevention Science entitled, "Innovations and Applications of Integrative Data Analysis (IDA) and Related Data Harmonization Procedures in Prevention Science." This special issue includes a collection of original papers from multiple disciplines that apply individual-level data…
Descriptors: Prevention, Depression (Psychology), Intervention, Innovation
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Doyle, Antoinette; Zhang, Jing – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2011
Intervention programs to improve the educational outcomes of young children have become increasingly popular. Studies suggest that family literacy programs involving parents can result in positive effects on children's language and literacy development. Issues continue to arise, however, regarding the recruitment and retention of families. One…
Descriptors: Family Literacy, Parent Participation, Program Design, Parent Attitudes
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Spies, Tracy Griffin; Lyons, Catherine; Huerta, Margarita; Garza, Tiberio; Reding, Cristina – CATESOL Journal, 2017
The National Association for the Education of Young Children and Head Start have clearly articulated their position on the provision of high-quality instruction for the 4 million dual language learners (DLLs) enrolled in early childhood (EC) programs nationwide. Professional development (PD) provides a way for educators to increase their knowledge…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Urban Areas, Educational Quality, Learning Processes
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Siller, Michael; Morgan, Lindee; Turner-Brown, Lauren; Baggett, Kathleen M.; Baranek, Grace T.; Brian, Jessica; Bryson, Susan E.; Carter, Alice S.; Crais, Elizabeth R.; Estes, Annette; Kasari, Connie; Landa, Rebecca J.; Lord, Catherine; Messinger, Daniel S.; Mundy, Peter; Odom, Samuel L.; Reznick, J. Steven; Roberts, Wendy; Rogers, Sally J.; Schertz, Hannah H.; Smith, Isabel M.; Stone, Wendy L.; Watson, Linda R.; Wetherby, Amy M.; Yoder, Paul J.; Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie – Journal of Early Intervention, 2013
Given recent advances in science, policy, and practice of early identification in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), questions about the effectiveness of early intervention have far-reaching service and policy implications. However, rigorous research evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness of intervention programs for toddlers with ASD faces a…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Intervention, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism
Collier, Shartriya; Auerbach, Susan – Multicultural Education, 2011
The social nature of language learning and development has been widely acknowledged, as has the importance of family relationships in language learning processes. The role that the first language plays in the literacy development of English language learners (ELLs) and their families is irrefutable. Advocates of family literacy programs have…
Descriptors: Program Design, Federal Legislation, Program Improvement, Second Language Learning
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Auerbach, Susan; Collier, Shartriya – Teachers College Record, 2012
Background/Context: As accountability pressures have mounted toward ever-higher targets under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, low-achieving schools have sought new tools for raising achievement. The association between parent involvement and student achievement is well established, though the association is an indirect relationship mediated…
Descriptors: Accountability, Immigrants, Reading Skills, Family Literacy
Spencer, Paula K. – 1988
This report examines a study of parent involvement in children's preschool education. The first of five chapters discusses the demographic and social changes that have escalated the home-school relationship, and made parent involvement an essential element of a successful preschool experience. The second chapter reviews the literature and includes…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship, Parents, Preschool Education
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Morrow, Lesley Mandel; Young, John – Early Child Development and Care, 1997
Attempted to bridge home and school literacy contexts by involving families in literacy activities with their children to enhance children's achievement and interest in reading and writing. Activities included literacy centers in classrooms, teacher modeled literature activities, and writing and reading appreciation periods (WRAP). Results…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Family Involvement, Learning Activities, Literacy
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Tichenor, Mercedes S. – Journal of Instructional Psychology, 1997
This study examined the preparation of 257 preservice teachers to work with parents and identified their beliefs about what should be included in teacher preparation programs. Results support recommendations made by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory that parent involvement training experience should be a part of teacher training.…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Higher Education
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Reaven, Judy; Hepburn, Susan – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2003
This case report outlines the cognitive-behavioral treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder in a 7-year-old female with Asperger syndrome. Interventions were based upon the work of March and Mulle and were adapted in light of the patient's cognitive, social, and linguistic characteristics. Symptoms improved markedly after 6 months of treatment.…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Behavior Modification, Case Studies, Cognitive Restructuring
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Turbiville, Vicki P.; Marquis, Janet G. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2001
A survey of 318 fathers participating in early childhood education programs found fathers of children with and without disabilities preferred activities in which all family members could participate. Strategies for facilitating father participation included providing activities of interest to both parents and providing information to help children…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Family Involvement
Springer, Matthew G.; Lewis, Jessica L.; Podgursky, Michael J.; Ehlert, Mark W.; Taylor, Lori L.; Lopez, Omar S.; Peng, Art – National Center on Performance Incentives, 2009
The Governor's Educator Excellence Grant (GEEG) program was federally- and state-funded and provided three-year grants to schools to design and implement performance pay plans from the 2005-06 to 2007-08 school years. GEEG was implemented in 99 high poverty, high performing Texas public schools. This report builds on the previous GEEG evaluation…
Descriptors: Federal Aid, State Aid, Poverty, Teacher Characteristics
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