This mixed-methods ethnological research study examined general education and special education teachers' perceptions of preparedness to include students with significant behavioral disabilities in the general education environment. The study used concepts within social cognitive theory (Bandura, 1986) to understand possible connections between…

The purpose of this study was to determine whether teachers working with students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) are familiar with the resources shown to be most effective at improving student outcomes in this population and to what extent they are utilizing evidence-based practices in their classrooms. It also sought to gather…

Although few educators choose to work with students with behavioral difficulties, some decide to work with students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). Special education teachers who work with students with EBD have a high turnover rate because those students are one of the most challenging populations to teach. Separate day programs…

The problem addressed in this study was the lack of knowledge of adequate behavior management approaches in teaching students with of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; Owens, 2020; Poznanski et al., 2018). This study explored teachers' knowledge and perceptions of ADHD and how they utilized behavioral management strategies with…

The critical nationwide teacher shortage (Billingsley et al., 2019), puts increasing pressure on educator preparation programs to train candidates in less time. Special education personnel are more likely to leave the field when they feel inadequately prepared for service (Mason-Williams et al., 2020), and are less likely to leave the field when…

Teachers of students with emotional and behavioral disabilities (EBD Teachers) that work in a self-contained setting are more likely to experience symptoms of burnout than their general education and special education teacher peers. Attrition for this group of teachers continues to be at an all-time high, leading to poor outcomes for some of our…

This study focused on middle school teachers at AB Academy lived experiences of general education teachers who taught students with emotional behavior disorders (EBD) in their inclusion classroom. Due to legislation regarding the students with disabilities being educated in the least restrictive environment (LRE), general education teachers have…

Teachers in American public schools have been challenged with implementing effective instructional practices for students with disabilities (SWDs) in inclusive classrooms. Among the broad category of SWDs, students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBDs) are among those whose social and academic progress continues to be of concern. The…

This qualitative case study examined the training reading teachers received in preparation for teaching reading to students with emotional behavior disorders (EBD), along with teachers' perceptions of the most beneficial strategies. Children with EBD have some of the lowest reading scores among their peers. This phenomenon is attributed to the…

The case study of two-non tenured special education teachers investigated the impact of a targeted teaching approach on disruption rates of EBD students. The Responsive Classroom Approach, specifically, provided teachers with ample skills to effectively address the challenges that arose in the classroom, beyond the scope of teaching a lesson. The…

Special education teachers are tasked with ensuring the implementation of a free appropriate public education, which might also include supporting students who demonstrate severe problem behavior (SPB). Often, students with emotional and behavioral disorders are likely to engage in SPB in various forms such as physical aggression and property…

The purpose of this study was to examine burnout during the career cycle of special education teachers working with students identified with emotional disturbance. Specifically, this study explored how teachers utilized coping strategies during their encounters with burnout, and the supports needed for long term success. Eight special education…

The shortage of special education teachers in the United States is a major concern. Special educators indicate a decreased level of job satisfaction and high levels of stress as major contributing factors. Existing interventions to lower the rate of attrition of special educators focus on mentoring and coping strategies to manage stress and reduce…

Students with emotional and behavioral disorders served in alternative educational settings (e.g., residential treatment facilities) have been exposed to traumatic events at higher rates compared to their peers. Due to the significance of the need for connection with safe, healthy adults, in healing from past traumatic experiences and developing…

Since the start of the full inclusion movement, K-2 general education teachers have been overwhelmed with their behavior management due to the increased numbers of students with disabilities in their classroom who display emotional/behavioral challenges. This basic qualitative study aimed to explore K-2 teachers' perspectives on having a broad…