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Getting Ahead of School Shootings: A Call for Action, Advocacy and Research
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Lauren W. Collins; Timothy J. Landrum; Chris A. Sweigart – Preventing School Failure, 2024
Despite the fact that schools remain incredibly safe spaces for children and youth to spend time, the occurrence of mass school shootings, although rare, is a pressing issue for our society. In this paper we discuss the importance of action, advocacy, and research related to mass school shootings. Specifically, we discuss research-based actions…
Descriptors: Violence, Weapons, Advocacy, Research Needs
Sorting out Important Elements for Successful College Transition and Completion for Students with Learning Differences
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Williams, Sarah Carver; Militello, Matthew; Majewski, Diane – Preventing School Failure, 2020
Students with learning disabilities seek postsecondary education at rates comparable to their peers yet lag behind on retention and graduation rates. This research used InQuiry methodology to analyze 44 individual perspectives from multiple K12 and postsecondary stakeholders. Quantitative data analysis generated a four-factor solution, identifying…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, College Students, Stakeholders, Q Methodology
Self-Determination Skills: Building a Foundation for Student Success
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Davis, Mariya T.; Cumming, Ingrid K.; Southward, Julie D. – Preventing School Failure, 2023
Among different transitions that happen in a young person's life, transition to adulthood can be one of the most challenging. The new post-school environment requires increased self-determination, including self-awareness, self-advocacy, self-management, and other important skills that help one function as an independent adult. Because it takes…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Academic Achievement, Self Advocacy, Metacognition
Advocating for Students with Learning and Behavior Challenges: Insights from Teachers Who Are Also Parents
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Haley, Keri; Allsopp, David – Preventing School Failure, 2019
Parents and educators are expected under IDEIA to work together on educational decision-making for students with disabilities. While collegial relationships in this process are intended, partnerships are not always formed because both parties can struggle to understand each other's perspective. Parents may hold their view, while educators may have…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Behavior Problems, Learning Problems, Advocacy
Meeting the Needs of the Hidden Minority: Transition Planning Tips for LGBTQ Youth
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Dykes, Frank; Thomas, Suzanne – Preventing School Failure, 2015
Effective transition planning requires school personnel to ascertain the preferences and interests of the student and to focus on services including instruction, related services, employment, and postschool living arrangements necessary to support postschool outcomes. While great strides have been made in meeting the needs of students with…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity, Student Needs
Perspectives of Teachers and Parents of Chinese American Students with Disabilities about Their Home-School Communication
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Chu, Szu-Yin – Preventing School Failure, 2014
This exploratory qualitative study aimed to examine the perspectives of teachers and parents of Chinese American students with disabilities regarding home-school communication in the special education field. The author recruited 2 parents and 2 teachers for this study. Different sources of data including observations, interviews, documentations,…
Descriptors: Chinese Americans, Teacher Attitudes, Parent Attitudes, Family School Relationship