ERIC Number: EJ1432835
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Aug
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0271-1214
EISSN: EISSN-1538-4845
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Families' Experiences with Online Instruction and Behavior Support during COVID-19
Elizabeth M. Kelly; Shawna G. Harbin; Ilene S. Schwartz
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v44 n2 p103-114 2024
In the Spring of 2020, COVID-19 forced school buildings to close across the United States. As a result, many early learning programs and elementary schools moved their services online. Families of young children with challenging behaviors receiving complex educational and behavioral services in traditional brick-and-mortar classrooms were suddenly required to work closely with educators to support their children's academic, social-emotional, and behavioral progress. This study used a qualitative approach to examine families' experiences with children's challenging behavior, online instruction, and behavior support during COVID-19 school building closures. Findings underscore important themes related to families' perceptions of child challenging behavior at home, challenges with children's meaningful participation in online instruction, families' perceived responsibilities and priorities, and future recommendations. Implications for educators are discussed.
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Early Childhood Education, Students with Disabilities, Young Children, Distance Education, Child Behavior, Behavior Modification, Family Attitudes, Student Participation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) (ED/OSERS); Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: A99031; R324A180061
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