If special educators cannot identify pain in students with intellectual disability (ID), students cannot be referred to the school nurse for assessment and management. The purpose of this study was to examine how special educators identify pain in the school setting. Twenty-four special educators participated in focus groups aiming to (1) identify…

Self-regulation can be relevant for engagement, as children need to be able to modulate behaviors and control attention to be engaged. Although previous studies focus on the relation between self-regulation and engagement, little is known about this subject in children with disabilities or at risk. This study analyzes relations between…

Classroom management is a leading factor in teacher attrition, with novice teachers citing behavior intervention as their biggest concern in the classroom (Adera & Bullock, 2010; Chaplain, 2008; Coronado, 2011; Paquette & Rieg, 2016; Rieg, Paquette, & Chen, 2007; Schlichte, Yssel, & Merbler, 2005; Vesely, Saklofske, &…

Purpose: This study assessed the confidence of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and school psychologists (SPs) in working with children with hearing loss (HL) and other co-occurring disabilities. Professionals' opinions on barriers to and importance of interdisciplinary collaboration were also of interest. Method: A 59-item online survey was…

Students with hearing impairments often have difficulty participating in age-appropriate occupations among peers due to hearing, communication, and social skill deficits. This pilot study aims to determine the effects social skills intervention has on the social participation of the hearing-impaired population using the Comfortable Cafeteria…

International human rights standards are clear that children and young people have a right to sexuality education. Nevertheless, the delivery of such education is often considered questionable, particularly for groups of children perceived as more 'vulnerable'. In this article, the example of the right to access sexuality education for disabled…

School choice is a long-standing tradition in the United States. New to the options available to K-12 parents are full-time virtual schools, and this option is an even more recent development for parents of students with disabilities. Very little research exists on why parents are choosing full-time virtual education for their school-aged…

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore secondary general education teachers' lived experiences that gave meaning to or defined the nature/essence of providing individualized instructions to SWDs in the classroom. The conceptual framework that guided this study was based on Fishbein's (1967) theory of response action.…

Competence in both spoken and written English is very important for all learners regardless of their hearing ability. Previous studies reveal that hearing-impaired learners face several challenges in their written English. These challenges affect their communication, which is likely to affect their education and career aspirations. The thrust of…

Hearing loss impacts language and communication, a building block for relationships and society. Most teachers and professionals rarely have a young child with hearing loss in their classroom. The "unknown" can be a source of stress for the professionals and the families alike. Understanding the characteristics of this population of…

Students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) have poor school outcomes and serious problems in life after school. Transition services are intended to promote more positive outcomes for these individuals and other students with disabilities. Recent trends in society and education appear to be changing the nature of the current generation…

The attitude of 94 and 91 sighted girls & boys towards their visually impaired peers in integrated schools. Stratified random selection of pupils was used to measure their attitude. There was no perceptual difference between girls & boys towards their visually impaired peers in integrated schools. Integration for boys & girls should…

Purpose: The purpose of this Phenomenological study was to explore the experiences of students in post-secondary education institutions regarding faculty efforts to differentiate the instruction and make instructional accommodations for students who struggle academically. Methodology: In this study, the researcher used both quantitative and…

Research has shown that students with learning disabilities who have experienced consistent failures display low academic self-efficacy. Research has also demonstrated that self-efficacy is a key component in academic performance and motivation. Academic interventions are often used to target skill deficits for students with learning disabilities.…

This installment of "Equity by Design" brief will review civil rights law, federal disability laws, and related best practices to help schools conceptualize nondiscriminatory, effective services to their growing English Learner (also known as English Language Learners or ELLs) populations, particularly for students with disabilities, and…