Balancing Functional and Academic Skills for Students with Significant Disabilities

Students with significant disabilities deserve to (and can) learn academic skills from the general education curriculum along with the functional skills needed to master daily living.
Is Reprimanding Students an Effective Behavior Management Strategy?

Research suggests that teacher reprimands do not decrease students’ future disruptive behavior or increase their engagement levels.
Gaps in the Literature: Interview Training for Transition-Age Youth

Strong interview performances are an essential part of obtaining employment and internship opportunities in today’s society.
Words Have Power: Ensuring language-rich environments for students with autism

Teacher language within general and special education classrooms differs for students with autism, resulting in potentially negative impacts.
Fostering High University and Vocational Expectations during Adolescence through Discussions

For learners, frequent educational and vocational discussions with friends, family, and teachers during adolescence can be incredibly important in fostering their aspirations and transforming them into reality.