The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship among new teacher training, the emotional competence of new teachers and their effectiveness in the classroom. Teachers with four years or less of teaching experience and were enrolled in Delaware's Comprehensive Induction Program were invited to participated in the study. Forty-eight new…

In New Jersey and nationwide, legislative efforts require that schools refocus on teaching social emotional skills in order to meet the holistic needs of students and prevent bullying. However, with an ever-growing list of school requirements, no additional instructional time, and little guidance on how to teach social emotional skills, schools…

Individuals with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (HFA) demonstrate atypical development resulting in significant deficits in the areas of perspective-taking and observational learning. These deficits lead to challenges in social interactions and academic performance. In particular, children with HFA tend to struggle with comprehending…