Special Education
Experiences and Perceptions of Parents of Youth with Disabilities Toward School-based Parent Engagement Strategies
Doctoral Candidate Name: Wen-hsuan Chang Program: Special Education Defense Date and Time: June 28, 2021 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: Online via Zoom Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Ya-yu Lo Committee Members: Dr. Valerie L. Mazzotti, Dr. Dawn A. Rowe, Dr. Xiaoxia Newton (5th Reader: Dr. Cindy M. Gilson) Abstract: Youth with disabilities continue to show […]
Effects of Online Professional Development on Teachers’ Instructional Reading Adaptations for English Learners through Data-Based Individualization
Doctoral Candidate Name: Danielle C. Wysenski Program: Special Education Defense Date and Time: June 25, 2021 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: Virtual Defense Committee chair’s Name: Kristen D. Beach Committee Members: Charles L. Wood, Samantha A. Gesel, Colleen Whittingham, and Adrianna L. Medina Abstract: English learners (ELs) make up a significant portion of the nation’s […]
Effects of Asynchronous Professional Development for Religious Leaders on Knowledge and Confidence Implementing Inclusive Language and Learning
Doctoral Candidate Name: Jared Stewart-Ginsburg Program: Special Education Defense Date and Time: May 26, 2021 – 10:00 AM Defense Location: Online via Zoom Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Valerie L. Mazzotti Committee Members: Dr. Robert Pennington, Dr. Lyndon Abrams, Dr. Claudia Flowers, and Dr. Erik Carter Abstract: Youth with disabilities are overall less engaged in extracurricular, […]
African American Males’ Perception on Teacher Responsiveness to Cultural Diversity
Doctoral Candidate Name: Kim Reddig Program: Special Education Defense Date and Time: April 15, 2021 – 1:00 PM Defense Location: Zoom Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Gloria D. Campbell-Whatley Committee Members: Dr. Erin FitzPatrick, Dr. Christopher O’Brien, Dr. Greg Wiggan, Dr. Keonya Booker, and Dr. Bettie Butler Abstract: Abstract: The overrepresentation of African American males at […]
Effects of an Asynchronous Online Intervention on Secondary General Educator Knowledge, Application, Confidence, and Generalization of the Predictors of Post-school Success
Doctoral Candidate Name: Stephen Kwiatek Program: Special Education Defense Date and Time: April 14, 2021 – 11:00 AM Defense Location: https://uncc.zoom.us/j/98457561569 Committee chair’s Name: Dr. Valerie L. Mazzotti Committee Members: Dr. Charles Wood, Dr. Fred Spooner, Dr. Jeanneine Jones, and Dr. Christopher O’Brien (5th Reader) Abstract: Federal legislation has mandated students with and without disabilities […]