During the COVID-19 global pandemic, early intervention (EI) practitioners experienced an unexpected shift to providing tele-intervention services to support children and families using virtual platforms. Because this shift occurred across the field, it is important to understand the perspectives of those who experienced it under exceptional…

Purpose: This study examines object permanence development in infants with motor delays (MD) compared with infants with typical development (TD) and in relation to sitting skill. Methods: Fifty-six infants with MD (mean age = 10 months) and 36 with TD (mean age = 5.7 months) were assessed at baseline and then at 1.5, 3, and 6 months postbaseline.…

At the turn of the century, a school leadership crisis emerged with school districts facing high turnover and a lack of replacements, as well as available new hires with the requisite skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to succeed in leading a school (Gates et al., 2003). School principals play a key role in student success and principal…

The purpose of this research was to better understand how student participants from the Pennsylvania State University developed global awareness, global understanding, and the ability to effectively apply intercultural knowledge, skills collectively known as "global competency" during a short-term, faculty-led study abroad program…

Empathy plays a vital role in improving student engagement and supporting organizational change in schools. In fact, empathy is widely recognized as an essential skill for integration during such efforts. In collaboration with Battelle for Kids, the Cumberland Valley School District in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, launched a vision for school…

While gatekeeper trainings have demonstrated their effectiveness in appraisals of preparedness, efficacy, and intention to intervene, evidence has been lacking regarding gatekeeper behaviors in real life. The I CARE training aims to increase intervention in real-world situations involving suicidality through informational and experiential…

This study examined the hiring practices of Pennsylvania public school principals and the effect that teacher selection training from principal preparation programs and professional development opportunities has on principal practice. The study also examined the impact of teacher shortages on the teacher selection processes used by principals. The…

Nationally, social work students face limited access to clinical education that examines the intersection of older adults, chronic disease, and mental health. This is critical due to a rapidly aging population and a shortage of geriatrics trained social workers. Scant data exists on the effectiveness of clinical simulations to prepare social work…

The Foundation Skills Framework (FSF) is a work-based model developed in 1999 in response to a need for common language and understanding of the skills needed by Pennsylvania's workforce. Through funding provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE), the original project was designed to…

Prior to the pandemic, a survey of Pennsylvania parents found that for every child that was enrolled in an afterschool program, four more would participate if more programs were available. The pandemic has only emphasized the need for out-of-school time (OST) programs as students across Pennsylvania and the country cope with learning loss and…

Increasing a teacher's well-being may decrease the chance of burnout. The purpose of this study was to understand the lived experienced of educators who are teaching social and emotional learning (SEL) skills to promote students' resiliency. This study was viewed through the lens of the Resiliency Theory. The research question guiding this study…

The inception of the business school began in Paris, France in 1819. From there the concept spread to other locations including the United States. In 1881 the first business school in America came to fruition when the birth of the Wharton School of Finance and Economy occurred. From the beginning business schools were steadfast in what was deemed…

Recent interest in the development of non-cognitive skill development within the educational environment can play an important role in helping students succeed while in school and beyond. The purpose of this quantitative, quasi-experimental design study is to explore what influence a career focused Introduction to Business course embedded with…

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between student participation in Technology Student Association activities and soft skills development. This study specifically sought information on relationships between soft skills development and (a) time spent on Technology Student Association activities, (b) competitive event…

Intraprofessionalism is vital to service delivery. This inquiry sought to develop and examine a college elective combining occupational therapy (OT) with occupational therapy assistant (OTA) students, to foster collaborative relationships, and to provide intraprofessional innovations in academia across an entire semester, immersing learners from…