Research and scholarship from master's students in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University..
Submissions from 2010
Balanced Literacy in the Classroom: Teacher Perception and Implementation of the Balanced Literacy Framework, Nicole Froniear
Response to Intervention: Implications for use when Identifying Students with Special Needs, Joshua Harris
How the Picture Exchange Communication Assists System (PECS) Children with Autism Acquire Language., Maggie Hartnett
How are Elementary Teachers Utilizing Technology to Enhance Their Instruction of Literacy in the Classroom?, Alissa B. Hawkins
Overrepresentation of Special Education in the Juvenile Justice System, Jacob R. Herendeen
What word identification strategies can be used to support a middle school reader who struggles with decoding?, Sarah E. Homer
What Non-Specific Vocabulary is Important on Standardized Tests? A Look at the New York State Living Environment Exam, Jessica Hosier
The Home Literacy Environment and Kindergarten Literacy Skills: A Case Study, Michele Izzo
Strategies to Build Vocabulary, Lydia C. Juskiw
What are the Benefits of Blogging in the Elementary Classroom?, Chelsea Lamonica
Using Wordless Books to Help Emergent Literacy Skills, Jennifer E. Marron
Skills Acquired Through Personal Narrative Writing Instruction, Samantha J. Martin
Methods That Benefit Emergent Readers in Learning and Applying Sight Vocabulary in Context, Megan McElheran
Student, Parent, and Teacher Contributions to the Creation of an Effective Middle to High School Transition Program, Kimberly Meyn
Positive Behavior Supports, Michelle Miley
Parental Involvement and Children's Literacy Success, Karyl Milly
The Individualization of Instruction among Literacy Coaches, Elissa Mitchell
Closing the Gap Brain Based Teaching and Learning Techniques, Cheryl Newton
The Benefits of Podcasting in the Literacy Classroom, Stephanie Pignato
The Effects of Divorce and Non-Nuclear Families on Educational Achievement and Attainment, Andrew Purdie
Series Books and Their Effect on Reader Development, Dana Randisi
Guided Reading Strategies for Reading Comprehension, Nicole Richardson
Improving the Experience and Satisfaction of Leaders and Staff in Clusters and Merged Parishes., Karen M. Rinefierd
Scaffolding Support for Second Language Learners, Aylin Rivera
Truancy: Causes, Effects, and Solutions, Bill Rivers
How can the use of Technology enhance writing in the classroom?, Lisa Sandolo
The Home Environment And Its Impact on Literacy Development, Amy Sawyer
Reinforcement, Recognition, and Celebrations in the Workplace., Niki Scarpetta
Using Online Content Creation Technology with Struggling Readers, Alexandra Schenk
Turning It On and Off: Finding Middle Ground between Home and School Discourses, Kamaria J. Simmons
Reading Motivation Among Fifth Grade Students, Jillian Stenger
Conceptual Understanding and Retention of Vocabulary for Visual Learners, Nicki Stocking
Theory and Practie: Searching for Critical Literacy Skills in Urban Middle School Students, Benjamin Stopka
Complex Communication Needs Augmentative and Alternate Forms of Communication, Christine Teddy
Factors that Influence Students' Motivation to Read Across Grade Levels, Kathrine Torres
Classroom Management in the Urban Setting, Vanessa Van Orden
Motivating Students to Read through Project Based Learning, Kelly Walsh
Reading Motivation: The Difference Between Boys and Girls, Jacqueline Willoughby
Correlation Between Parent Involvement And Student Success, Steven Wooden
Decoding, Deciphering, and Applying Skills: Increasing understanding on Mathematical word problems, Brenda Seely Wright
Submissions from 2009
Respect in Inner City Schools, Nicole Baccanti
Overrepresentation of Minority Students Enrolled In Special Education, Katie Bower
Merit and Performance-Based Pay, Nathan A. Bramble
Identifying, Diagnosing, and Interventions for Children with Autism, Amy Campbell
The Achievement Gap, Amy C. Ciaccia
Co-Teaching in Today's Schools, Carolyn Colombo
Self-Harm and Self-Injurious Behaviors in Female Adolescents: A Silent Epidemic, A Review in Literature, Tess Dancause
Developing Hewitt Associates' Leaders through a Global Leadership Forum, Tafra DeBisschop
The Effects of The Workplace Covenant ™ at Frontier Communications Corporation: A Case Study, Joanne Enright
Citizenship in the Inclusive Environment, Katie Girvin
Citizenship in the Inclusive Environment, Katie Girvin
The Questions and Answers in the Correlation of Socioeconomic Status and Education, Jennifer Horton
Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism-Spectrum Disorders, Stephanie Kacurovski
Promoting Self-Determination for Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, David J. Landers
Educational Portfolios, Kelly LaPolla
Workplace preferences and expectations of Generation Y, Victoria Larysz
Implementing an Effective Communication Strategy at a Small Organization in Transition, Debra M. Marshall
Response to Intervention, David Moore
Intensity of Applied Behavioral Analysis Across Grade Levels, Brenna Murphy
Is Inclusion Effective?, Allison Murray
Mainstreaming, The Foundation for Inclusion, Corie Muzza
Do Students with Disabilities Successfully Transition into the Work Force or Postsecondary Education?, Kathleen M. Philbin
Employee Engagement: A Brief Explanation, Louise J. Rombaut
On Followership, Karen M. Schwind
The Added Value of a Chief Learning Officer to an Organization, James VonBramer
The Value and Effectiveness that an Inclusive Setting has on Students with Down Syndrome, Jessica Weiser
Integrated Services in the Inclusive Classroom, Stephanie Wojcik
Ten Effective Teaching Practices for Students with Asperger's Syndrome, Kristen Zeppetella
Submissions from 2008
An Organizational Assessment of Motivation and Performance in the Workplace, Alexis Arnold
How to Overcome a Negative Work Environment., Gretchen Bird Bennett
Emotional Intelligence: A Literature Review, J. Fuller Blair
Developing a New Hire Orientation at Centra Using Best Practices, Laura Caraballo
Impact of Strategic Planning on Parish Ministries, Augustine K. Chumo Fr.
Program Evaluation: Peer Advisor Program, Katherine M. Dayton
Mediation vs. Arbitration: An Analysis of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Workplace, Jamin J. Felice
The Benefits of Early Intervention, Marybeth Fortunato
The Impact of Bullying on Individual and Organizational Performance, Matthew Goodwin
"Perceptions Toward Work" Leading to Empowerment, Stephanie Ketterl and Amanda Locke
Leadership Development For Civil Servants, LaQuanna N. McCloud
Good to Great in 2008: An Organizational Assessment Report, Christine Morillo
Efficient Meetings in Organizations, Louise Motyka
Music's Influence on Cognitive Development, Julie Nicolich
Master of Science in Human Resource Development, Kelly Niedermaier
Social Development in Elementary Aged Children in Self-Contained and Inclusive Settings, Lindsay O'Halloran
Empowering Maasai Women in Ngong Catholic Diocese, Kenya: Training and Imparting Empowerment Techniques, John Orenge Omboga Fr.
Academic Interventions for Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Lauma Pirvics
ls There a Positive Correlation between Socioeconomic Status and Academic Achievement?, Tiffany Quagliata
Issues that Mature Workers Face in the Work Place, Peggy Robinson-Wims
Does Cooperative Learning Increase Participation in the Classroom?, Amanda Saunders
The Education of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Today's Schools, Matthew Spreter
Toward Training and Learning Communication, Sequetta F. Wright
Submissions from 2007
The Interaction of Organizational Culture and Change, Scott A. Baldwin
Managing Communication During a Change Effort, Penny Emery
"Do Summer Reading Programs Prevent Regression in Literacy in Primary Age Students?", Amanda Kent
Modern Effective Leadership/Supervisory Skills Development for Those Who Serve in the Catholic Church: Instructional Designed Training Program, Robert Stephen Lujula
The Effectiveness of a Training and Developmental Program: The Ins and Outs of What Makes Effective Training Happen, Emily Martinez-Vogt