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.

Project Activities (Powerpoint)

  • 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.