This quantitative study explores the effect of mentoring on new teacher retention in central Mississippi school districts. The survey analysis focused on six research questions, investigating how mentoring influences retention among beginning and novice teachers. Results indicate significant similarities in perceptions towards mentoring,…

Prospective memory (PM), the ability to remember to execute an intention in the future, is critical for the performance of everyday tasks important for independence and quality of life. PM failures are associated with negative health, financial, and social outcomes, and are more frequent with increased age and can be even greater for older adults…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the remote work experiences of Millennial-Aged People of Color (MAPOC) in academic advisor roles in Wisconsin during the COVID-19 pandemic, what influenced their experiences, and how they view the sustainability of remote work. Using two semi-structured interview protocols with seven participants and a…

The six-year college graduation rate in America in 2021 was 63% (National Center for Education Statistics, 2021). While this rate is on a positive trajectory, it allows room for improvement, especially considering the differences in college graduation rates across various ethnic and gender groups. In the state of the study, the current six-year…

Four parents of children with complex communication needs (CCN) participated in a systematic instructional coaching intervention via telepractice. Parents learned to implement a multicomponent augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) support strategy during unstructured play activities. The strategy involved (a) creating opportunities, (b)…

Children with emotional disturbance have historically poor outcomes, including separate school environments, exclusion from school due to disciplinary actions, high dropout rates, poor employment outcomes, and incarceration. Therefore, it is imperative that children displaying early warning signs for risk of emotional disturbance receive effective…

The purpose of the research was to evaluate confidence in the pedagogical efficacy of M-Learning among teachers from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia based on an initiative learning program known as Khebrat that focuses on enriching learning experiences in universities abroad, such as Kansas State University. The research instrument included a survey…

The connections between oral language skills and literacy achievement have been well documented. Despite this, there is a dearth of research regarding the use of multi-tiered systems of language support (MTSLS) within the educational setting to support oral language development. Currently, there are no studies examining the efficacy of MTSLS via…

The Covid-19 pandemic has seemingly altered the practice of Dietetics, and its essential supervised practice component of the Dietetic Internship programs. Telehealth, in particular telenutrition, became a necessity of practice for the entire United States and many parts of the world. Medicare and many private insurance companies amended policies…

Students with multiple disabilities (MD) and concomitant impairments in domains such as vision and communication may experience restrictions in social interactions throughout their school days. These restrictions may be due in part to the intrinsic characteristics and skills of the students with MD, as well as potential barriers from communication…

Young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are likely to sit on lengthy waitlists for applied behavior analytic (ABA) services, especially when living in rural areas. Early intervention is critical for desired outcomes for young children with ASD. Telehealth caregiver training in ABA skills is one avenue to begin intervention while…

Social communication deficits present in some neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), create challenges in social, academic, and adaptive functioning throughout the lifespan. Since the number of people diagnosed with ASD with comorbid ADHD is rising, it is…

Autism affects about 4.57 million children under the age of five worldwide, and 95% of them live in low-and-middle-income countries, where services are scarce. In China, there is a scarcity of professionals who can provide evidence-based treatments. Families of children with autism often experience delays in diagnosis and treatments, and this…

Providing early intervention and continuous service provision to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families in Puerto Rico can be complex due to multiple factors including limited resources, difficulty accessing service providers, and yearly environmental impacts such as hurricanes (Chandra et al., 2021). Implementing…

The purpose of this action research study was to investigate by using a PBL design if giving student more ownership in classroom cellphone policies has positive outcomes. This study looked at not only the behavioral aspect of classroom cellphone usage, but also the impacts of using a PBL design on student engagement, ownership, and knowledge…