Promoting Success in Content Area Classes: Special Education
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Promoting Success in Content Area Classes
Purpose
This project is designed to develop teacher-researcher collaborative partnerships to
design,implement and field test instructional practices for middle school aged
students with disabilities in inclusive school science and social studies classes.
This project is intended to improve academic performance and access to the general
education curriculum for students with disabilities.
Products
- Mastropieri, M.A., Scruggs, T.E., & Graetz, J. (2005). Cognition and learning in inclusive high school chemistry classes. In T.E. Scruggs & M.A. Mastropieri (Eds.). Cognition and learning in
diverse settings : Advances in learning and behavioral disabilities (Vol. 18, pp. 107-118). Oxford,
UK: Elsevier Science/JAI Press. (PDF)
- Mastropieri, M.A. (2005, October). Current issues and future challenges for the field of learning
disabilities. Keynote address to the annual Learning Disabilities World Wide Conference,
Burlington, MA. (PDF)
- Mastropieri, M.A., Scruggs, T.E., Graetz, J.E., Nordland, J., Gardizi, W., & McDuffie, K. (2005).
Case studies in co-teaching in the content areas: Successes, failures and challenges. Intervention
in School and Clinic, 40, 260-270.
- Mastropieri, M.A., Scruggs, T.E., & Graetz, J. (2003). Reading comprehension for secondary
students. Learning Disability Quarterly, 26, 103-116.
- Mastropieri, M.A., & Scruggs, T.E. (in press). Memory-enhancing strategies for students with
learning disabilities: Lessons learned from 20 years of experimental research. In G. D. Sideridis &
T. A. Citro (Eds.) Research to practice: Effective interventions in learning disabilities. Learning
Disabilities Worldwide.
- Mastropieri, M.A., Scruggs, T.E., & Graetz, J. (2005). Cognition and learning in inclusive high
school chemistry classes. In T.E. Scruggs & M.A. Mastropieri (Eds.). Cognition and learning in
diverse settings : Advances in learning and behavioral disabilities (Vol. 18, pp. 107-118). Oxford,
UK: Elsevier Science/JAI Press.
- Mastropieri, M.A., Scruggs, T.E., & Graetz, J., & Conners, N. (2005). Inclusive practices in
content area instruction: Addressing the challenges of co-teaching. In T.E. Scruggs & M.A.
Mastropieri (Eds.). Cognition and learning in diverse settings : Advances in learning and behavioral
disabilities (Vol. 18, pp. 237-274). Oxford, UK: Elsevier Science/JAI Press.
- Jakulski, J. & Mastropieri, M.A. (2004). Homework for students with disabilities. In T.E.Scruggs &
M.A. Mastropieri (Eds.). Research in secondary schools: Advances in learning and behavioral
disabilities (Vol. 17, pp. 77-122). Oxford, UK: Elsevier Science/JAI Press.
- Mastropieri, M.A., Scruggs, T.E., Graetz, J., Fontana, Coles, V., & Gerson, A. (2004). Mnemonic
strategies: What are they? How can I use them? And how effective are they? In M. K. Riley & T.
A. Citro (Eds). Best practices for all children in the inclusionary classroom: Leading researchers
talk directly with teachers (pp. 49-64). Boston: Massachusetts Learning Disabilities Association.
- Scruggs, T.E., & Mastropieri, M.A. (2004). Recent research in secondary content area instruction
for students with learning and behavioral disabilities. In T.E. Scruggs & M.A. Mastropieri (Eds.).
Research in secondary schools: Advances in learning and behavioral disabilities (Vol. 17, pp. 243-
263). Oxford, UK: Elsevier Science/JAI Press.
- Scruggs, T.E., & Mastropieri, M.A. (2003). Science and social studies. In H.L. Swanson, K.Harris,
& S. Graham (Eds.), Handbook of learning disabilities (pp. 364-379). New York: Guilford.
- Mastropieri, M.A., Scruggs, T.E., Norland, J., & Berkeley, S. (2006, April) . Differentiated
curriculum enhancement in inclusive middle school science: Effects on classroom and high
stakes tests. Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, San Francisco.
- Mastropieri, M.A., Scruggs, T.E., Marshak, L. & McDuffie, K. (2006, April) . Peer tutoring in
inclusive history classes: Effects for middle school students with mild disabilities. Paper to be
presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. San
Francisco.
- Mastropieri, M.A., Scruggs, T.E., Marshak, L., & Berkeley, S. (2006, April). Teachers talk to
teachers: Implementing research based practices in inclusive middle school science and social
studies classes. Paper to be presented at the annual Council for Exceptional Children Conference,
Salt Lake City.
- Scruggs, T.E., & Mastropieri, M.A. (2006, April). Differentiated curriculum enhancement: Results
of recent randomized field trials. Paper to be presented at the annual Council for Exceptional
Children meeting, Salt Lake City.
- Mastropieri, M.A. (2005, October). Current issues and future challenges for the field of learning
disabilities. Keynote address to the annual Learning Disabilities World Wide Conference,
Burlington, MA.
- Mastropieri, M.A., & Scruggs, T.E. (2005, November). Helping students succeed in school. Paper
presented at the Division for Learning Disabilities Bridging the Gap Between Research and
Practice Conference. Charleston, SC.
- Mastropieri, M.A., Scruggs, T.E., Simpkins, P., Berkeley, S., Conners, N., McDuffie, K., Norland,
J., Halloran, B., & Marshak, L. (2005, April). Making science fun for everyone! Strategies for
enhancing success of students with disabilities. Preconvention workshop presented at annual
meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Baltimore.
- Mastropieri, M.A., Scruggs, T.E., Graetz, J.S. & Conners, N. (2005, April). Increasing learning in
inclusive middle and secondary schools: Strategies for success. Paper presented at annual
meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Baltimore.
- Mastropieri, M.A. & Scruggs, T.E. (2005, March). Strategies for improving achievement in
inclusive secondary science and social studies classes: Results of previous and ongoing
research. Paper presented at the Pervasive Developmental and Learning Disabilities Conference,
Miami.
- Scruggs, T.E., & Mastropieri, M.A. (2005, March). Mnemonic strategy instruction for students with
learning disabilities: Lessons learned from 20 years of experimental research.. Paper presented at
the Pervasive Developmental and Learning Disabilities Conference, Miami.
- Scruggs, T.E. & Mastropieri, M.A. (2005, April). Conducting intervention research in secondary
classrooms: Problems and practical solutions. Paper presented at annual meeting of the Council
for Exceptional Children, Baltimore.
- Mastropieri, M. A., & Scruggs, T.E. (2004, July). Promoting success in content area classes.
Paper presented at the annual U.S. Department of Education Project Director's Meeting,
Washington, D.C.
- Mastropieri, M. A., & Scruggs, T.E. (2004, July). Conducting evidence based research in
educational settings. Paper presented at the annual U.S. Department of Education Project
Director's Meeting, Washington, D.C.
- Mastropieri, M.A., Scruggs, T.E., Norland, J., & Graetz, J. (2004, April). Science for students with
disabilities: Adapting activities-based approaches to learning. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, New Orleans.
- Scruggs, T.E., Mastropieri, M.A., & Simpkins, P. (2004, April). Science for students with
disabilities: Adapting text-based approaches to learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, New Orleans.
- Scruggs, T.E. & Mastropieri, M.A. (2004, April). Math and Science Strand Leaders. Strand
presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, New Orleans.
- Mastropieri, M.A., & Scruggs, T.E. (2004, April). Special education in science:The relative
benefits of constructed vs. instructed knowledge. Strand presented at the annual meeting of the
Council for Exceptional Children Conference, New Orleans.
- Scruggs, T.E., & Mastropieri, M.A., (2004, February). Building bridges to success:Ensuring
access and progress in the general education curriculum . Invited keynote address to the annual
meeting of the Virginia Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children. Charlottesville.
- Scruggs, T.E., Mastropieri, M.A., Graetz, J.E., & Agosta, E. (2003, November). Effects of social
stories on behaviors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Children with
Behavioral Disorders, Tempe, AZ.
- Mastropieri, M.A. (2003, December). Feasibility and consequences of response to treatment
intervention (RTI): Examination of the issues and scientific evidence as a model for the
identification of individuals with learning disabilities. Paper presented at National Research Center
on Learning Disabilities Symposium, Kansas City.
- Mastropieri, M.A., & Scruggs, T.E. (2003, November). Enhancing success in content area
instruction. Paper presented at the Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice: A
Conference for Teachers of Students with Learning Disabilities, Division for Learning Disabilities,
Nashville, TN.
- Mastropieri, M.A., (2003, October). Combining effective instruction with covering content for high-
stakes testing: Reality or Fantasy. Invited Keynote address presented at the 25 th Annual
International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Council for Learning Disabilities, Bellevue,
Washington.
- Mastropieri, M.A., (2003, October). Strategies for increasing learning. Paper presented at the
25th Annual International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Council for Learning Disabilities,
Bellevue, Washington.