Capstones/Theses from 2015
The Impact and Implications for Teacher Induction Programs, Miriam A. Lopez
Developing Pre-Service Teacher Identity with Respect to Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Tessa Nicole Mauro
Fading Student-Learned Scaffolding in Middle School Science Classrooms, Amanda J. Nutt
Effects of Teaching Materials on the Development of Receptive Identification Skills for Students with Autism, Jennifer Parra
The Effects of Direct Speech Instruction on English Language Learners for the CELDT 4-Picture Narrative, Alexander Salazar
Awareness Intervention for Students with Behavioral Challenges- Mindfulness in the Classroom, Gian Michael Sarabia
The Gender Gap in Math – Incorporating Gender Equity in the High School Mathematics Classroom, Ryan Sullivan
The Development of English and Chinese Oral Language through Drawing for Primary Grade Students, Minzhi Yu
Participation of Latino Spanish-Speaking Families in the IEP Process, Guadalupe Zamora
Capstones/Theses from 2014
Supporting general education teachers in the inclusive classroom with students with autism that display challenging behaviors, Maria Elena Ayala
The relationship of social, personal, and academic growth between theatre and non-theatre arts students : a comparative study, Kristy Burchard
The impact of REWARDS on reading skills of students with learning disabilities, Catherine M. Butler
The Effect of High School Athletics On Academics Success For Students From Disadvantaged Backgrounds, Gregory S. Daniels Jr
Educator Perceptions: The Impact of Male Elementary School Teachers, Rod Matthew Garcia
Building investigative skills and critical thinking for middle school students through inquiry based science lessons, Kelly L. Hatteberg
The Effectiveness of the Critical Friends Model for Teacher Collaboration, Johanna Miller
Embedding a unit on environmental education into a fourth-grade curriculum, James Mimosa
Social studies in the elementary grades : a child's right, Aimée Mizuno
Listening and hearing the voices of parents with children with autism : a phenomenological study, Nicole Perez
An examination of how SIOP strategies can increase second language acquisition in the secondary science classroom, Kyla Plumlee
Peer coaching and its effect on teacher efficacy, Edi L. Porter
Promoting understanding of special education procedural safeguards through a parental workshop, Alejandra Revilla-Rico
Meiofauna community composition at three whale-fall sites in Monterey Bay, California, Gillian Louise Rhett
Parents and teachers working together to enhance student success in the classroom, Marisela Santana
The impact of behavior-specific praise on student engagement, Evelyn Soto
Assessing transitions from elementary to middle school for students with mild to moderate disabilities, Jonathan Stowers
Infusing visual arts with elementary school curriculum to promote student equity and academic performance, Celeste Ward
Capstones/Theses from 2013
Effects of adapted assessment and instructional tools to improve academic success in mild-moderate special education students, Holly Emilia Hollingsworth
Effects of peer mediated pivotal response training on social skills for children with autism, Josh Kayne
Video modeling as a strategy for independent living skill acquisition among adults with autism spectrum disorder, Ricardo Lopez
Use of technology to increase expressive communication skills of students with autism, Catherine McMinn
A study of instructional experiences of students with learning disabilities in co-taught and solo-taught inclusive classrooms, Lowella Beverly B Merana
Supporting students with learning disabilities in the general education classroom, Vivian Moe Michaele
Transition handbook for parents and students exiting special education services, Lorraine M. Gonzales Ramirez
The impact of the whole to part graphic organizer on written recalls for students with learning disabilities in a high school special day class, Michael C. Royster
Impact of homework on academic achievement of students with severe emotional disabilities in a non public school setting, Reena Sharma
Museums as school : collaborative exhibit survey development for high school teachers, Deborah Silguero
Combining self-monitoring procedures and video modeling instruction as a positive behavior intervention, Faith Sterling
Readers theater : effect of fluency, comprehension, and attitudes toward reading in middle school students with mild-to-moderate disabilities, Nancy Ames Swan
The effects of collaborative strategic reading on high school students in a special day class, Benjamin K. Walker
Using functional assessment procedures and behavior intervention strategies for students with severe disabilities, Abigail Williams
The Academic and Motivational Impact of California Gateways and Lexia Reading on English Language Learners with Disabilities, Rebecca Hayley Wilner
Capstones/Theses from 2012
Using video modeling and role playing activities to teach social skills to middle school students with intellectual disabilities, Alyce Avenell
Examining teacher practice using instructional conversation in a third grade classroom with English language learners, Heather Bellue
Using TouchMath to increase math skills of young English language learners with mild to moderate disabilities, Anamaria Covarrubias
Life skills curricula and community based instruction for students with moderate disabilities, Tari Johnson
Capstones/Theses from 2011
Reducing delayed echolalia in children with low incidence disabilities, Pamela Ardith April
Evaluating the effects of functional communication training for preschool children with autism, Jane Bambrick
Supporting English language learners in reading : a project for increasing phonemic awareness skills, Ernestina CantuÌ-Gutierrez
The impact of primary language support on the math skills of English language learners with learning disabilities, Peter Brian Fleming
Using video modeling to teach conversational skills to high school students with autism spectrum disorder, Breton R. Gardner
The effects of standardized testing on second grade students, Heather C. Goin
Teaching daily living skills to young adults with autism : the creation of a curriculum guide for special education teachers, Stephanie Iwanciow Haas
The effects of behavioral skills training on implementation of mand training teaching components, Laura Jean Noland
The effects of direct positive feedback for increased classroom performance, Jennifer L. Post
Combining a token economy and escape extinction to treat food selectivity in students with autism, Jessica Raders
Teacher perceptions of including students with moderate to severe disabilities in non-academic courses at the secondary level, Samuel T. Sauer
Effects of video modeling and self-monitoring on the social language skills of preschoolers with speech and language impairments, Karen Serrano
Applied synectics to teach community development for living and learning communities to resident advisors and community assistants at California State University Monterey Bay, Christina Sierra-Jones
Implementing literature circles with English language learners, Jennifer Wrighton
Capstones/Theses from 2010
Strategies to support general education teachers serving students with mild to moderate disabilities, Bruce La Monte Baker
Socratic seminars : fostering an environment of critical thinking and self-confidence in the classroom, Loretta E. Bernasconi
Exploring the impact of a CD ROM on Arabic language learners' acquisition of the Arabic language and culture, Abdelhak Bouhaja
Preventing absenteeism for students with disabilities : a handbook for classroom teachers, Cynthia Jean Charfauros
Still waters run deep : exploring the impact of teacher support of young shy students in creative dramatics class, Maria L. Dawson
Training paraprofessionals to use the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) with high school students with moderate to severe disabilities, Tania De LeoÌn
Evaluating the quality of individual transition plans for students receiving special services at the secondary level, Roxana Piña-Donat
Stakeholder perceptions of California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) requirements for students with learning disabilities, Dolores Rodriguez
Training paraprofessionals to use constant time delay to teach sight word reading to students with autism and other developmental disabilities, Melissa E. Ross
Black Elk speaks says so : elders on telling about traditional tribes, James A. Starkewolf
Factors that affect fathers' participation in parent training for children with autism spectrum disorders, Mark W. Wenzler
Capstones/Theses from 2009
The role of culture in foreign language curriculum design and teaching as a tool for promoting cultural awareness, Arwa Ghazi Alghusain
Teaching the unifying theory of biology : a curriculum unit on evolution, Nell Blankfort
Function-based behavior support for automatically reinforced self-stimulatory and self-injurious behavior, Reina Cabigting
Instruction in a clinical phlebotomy class using a problem-based learning approach, Karen Carmon
Perceptions of students with learning disabilities participating in a classroom-based token economy, Will Cobley
Kid's Community Corner : a project to demonstrate how educational television can be made better, Jennifer Flores
Effective motivation and instructional strategies for 9th grade Latino students, Theresa Gonzales
Great expectations : a study of how collaborative action research influences teacher philosophies and pedagogy for stimulating intrinsic motivation, Jordana D. Henry
Increasing initiations and social responding during play for children with autism, Kristyne Ruth Jolly
Bilingual parental involvement in the education of their special-needs children, Cleide Maciel
Latino Family Literacy Project : a means to parent empowerment, Cristin Martinez
Perceptions of general educators regarding the inclusion of students with severe disabilities, Jasona Prowse
Second language learners : incorporating culture and heritage in effective early childhood education practices, Karen Rossi
Inclusion : development of a manual to guide an inclusion model program, Susan Schreuder Sonnthal
Self-study of teaching practice : metacognitive strategies that enhance student learning, Julia A. Turner
Self-study of teaching practice : using the arts to teach English language users, Dora A. Yuga
Capstones/Theses from 2008
The role of technology in overcoming disability : an individualized technology plan for students with dyslexia, Kris J. Hill
A series of trainings for paraprofessionals : instructional strategies for supporting students with autism spectrum disorder, Alison M. Hoff
Cueing procedures in combination with self-monitoring procedures for use with learning disabled students who exhibit attention deficit hyperactivity disorder behavioral symptoms, Renee Granier Keasey
Support of student self-efficacy in the public school classroom, Mary O. Lesher
Response to intervention : establishing effective introductory training, Sandra K. Mettler
