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Kimberly\u27s Kaleidoscope: A Journey into Self-Discovery
No full textWe as humans love to classify certain phenomena for them to be more easily understood. Concepts such as gender, sexuality, race, and ethnicity all have a vocabulary that exists to better connect with other individuals. The aforementioned characterizations are not the only concepts that have been used to categorize identities. In fact, there are countless more labels that we can give ourselves to be better understood by others. So, who am I? This Self-analysis reviews some of these elements of my social, professional, and overall self to better understand the “Why” behind why I do what I do. This paper used a series of analytic tools to collect information about who I am. Some of the tools I have included that help to explain my background include personality assessments (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and The Strong Interest Inventory), and one-on-one interviews with my loved ones. This information was then used to explain my desire to apply theoretical approaches in counseling, including Person-Centered Therapy and Reality Therapy. This data serves to provide this writer\u27s understanding of self. Data was also used to justify current therapeutic interests and future goals for development
Anxiety Group for Teens Group Manual
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Early intervention has been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety and improving overall function and life satisfaction. Anxiety disorders are one of the most common disorders among youth (Watson et al., 2014). Through early intervention, adolescents can grow with more confidence and feel less anxious by improving their social skills and overall life satisfaction. This manual examines the impact of anxiety in adolescents and the various practices that have been shown to be effective in treating anxiety disorders. This group manual provides interventions based on evidenced based practices have been found to be effective in treating symptoms of anxiety disorders. These practices include assertive communication, setting boundaries, personal values, and addressing core beliefs. This group was created to provide adolescents with an anxiety disorder diagnosis a safe place to learn skills as well as process the effects of anxiety.
Keywords: anxiety, group therapy, adolescent
Collaborating and Supporting Education Support Professionals (ESPs)
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Collaboration among educators is recognized as a vital element in promoting student success and enhancing learning outcomes in the classroom. This literature review delves into various facets of enhancing collaboration in educational settings. It begins with an introduction to collaboration in education, emphasizing its significance in fostering student achievement. High-leverage practices in collaboration, including communication, teamwork skills, and co-teaching models, are explored. The review also examines the role of collaboration in supporting inclusive practices, such as implementing response-to-intervention (RTI) frameworks and collaborative problem-solving for diverse learner needs. Additionally, the importance of teacher leadership in fostering collaboration and strategies for promoting a collaborative school culture are discussed. Practical applications of collaboration skills in classroom settings and reflections on experiences to refine collaborative practices are also considered
Optimizing Special Education with the Use of Technology in the Classroom
Get PDFIn our fast-evolving world technology is very quickly becoming an essential part of daily life. Teachers being able to utilize technology in the classroom is going to benefit all students, especially those with disabilities. Through research, case studies, and experiments we have learned how important technology is in the classroom and how much it enriches lessons, improves student engagement, and increases testing scores. Then on top of the “usual” technology in the classroom, our educators are now battling with AI resources that are being improperly utilized. Instead of training teachers how to use AI sites, it seems the school system is taking another approach, by trying to stop students from using it. With proper training for teachers, they can teach their students how to utilize AI appropriately and enhance not only the students’ education but increase productivity with teachers as well
Teacher Retention: A Qualitative Analysis of Issues Surrounding the Retention of Special Educators
No full textThis study was conducted as a way to determine the reasons for increasingly high rates of attrition amongst special educators. Teacher turnover in general has seen a significant increase since COVID-19 and in the area of special education, that turnover has been even more significant (Bastian, 2023). An increase in duties as a result of increased caseloads, lack of continued training, and lack of mentorship programs have been factors in these critical rates of attrition (Baker, Revera, & Sasser, 2023).
The State of Minnesota is currently experiencing critical numbers in both the supply of licensed special educators and individuals pursuing special education as a profession (PELSB, 2023). This twofold issue shows that this situation is not temporary but likely an indication of an unsustainable educational structure. At this time there are nearly 500 open special education positions in the state of Minnesota as well as over 1,500 licensed special education teachers teaching in areas outside of special education such as math, or social studies (Hawkins, 2023). Other studies have highlighted possible factors affecting attrition, among these: Insufficient financial compensation based on increased duties (IRIS Center, 2024), depersonalization (Madigan, 2021), and the lack of support from administrations (Kelly, 2023).
This research was specific to the state of Minnesota and aimed to not only discover the underlying issues surrounding these alarming rates of attrition amongst special educators but to also help cultivate possible solutions by inviting those in the field to provide us with possible solutions from their perspectives. The qualitative study consisted of the creation of an anonymous, online Qualtrics survey consisting of 16 open-ended statements and rating scale of factors that cold influence a teachers decision to stay in the field. After being approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the local university, it was anonymously distributed through local Area Special Education Cooperative (ASEC) and to its 11 member districts. Participants took the 16-question survey with results being delivered to researchers to compile the data for presentation and distribution to school districts and legislative representatives.
At press time, over 50 responses were collected and a preliminary analysis of the results was formulated using 10 randomly selected responses. Themes, including unmanageable caseloads, exhaustion, lack of training and preparation , and continued training opportunities along with positive themes such as support from administration and school staff, positive student interaction and relationships, and the feeling of making a difference highlighted the preliminary findings. A full-scale analysis will be forthcoming in coming months.
Key Words: Teacher retention, survey, qualitativ
A Journey to Who I Am
Get PDFI lost my mother to colon cancer in 1995 at the age of twenty-five. I have experienced many deaths in my life. I was raised in a small town and lost touch with many friends in high school and college. I have learned to cope with the loss of friends through social media. By cultivating self-awareness, empathy, and self-care practices, I enhance my effectiveness in supporting students on their healing journey and upholding the ethical standards and principles of the counseling profession. Developing as a professional counselor involves a combination of ongoing education, practical experience, and personal growth. I plan to attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay updated on the latest research and therapeutic approaches. I want to engage in regular supervision with experienced counselors or mentors to receive feedback and guidance on challenging cases. seeking out opportunities to mentor or be mentored within the counseling community, I would join and actively participate in professional counseling organizations to connect with peers, access resources, and stay informed about trends. I would also like to pursue specialized training in specific therapeutic modalities or treatment approaches to expand the range of interventions available
Faculty Perceptions of College Readiness: A Phenomenological Study at a Two-year College
Get PDFThe purpose of this study is to explore how faculty at a two-year college experience college readiness in their classrooms. A phenomenological approach was used to understand the lived experiences of each college faculty participant. Data was gathered through six individual semi-structured interviews via Zoom. The participants were unlimited full-time faculty who teach entry-level coursework and were recruited via email from academic deans. All participants were assigned numbers for anonymity in the interviews, data analysis, and data descriptions. All research data was kept securely with password protection and/or only accessible to the researcher. This study uses Conley’s Four Facets of College Readiness model (2007) as a theoretical framework. While this theory was a guide for the study, the analysis of the data was not limited by the framework. Findings of the study enlighten stakeholders of college readiness to the personal experiences of two-year faculty. Also included in the study are recommendations for further research
Building Healthy Relationships to End Violence
No full textSocial workers provide a crucial role in preventing, advocating, and providing services to victims of interpersonal violence in relationships within the community. The presentation will discuss the impact of the Rape Abuse Crisis Center in the Fargo/Moorhead area. There is a need to increase funding for services that could provide victims with adequate programs that can help support those individuals on their path to justice and healing. Presenters will discuss policies that hope to increase funding for prevention and intervention activities that would reduce structural inequalities that perpetuate gender-based violence. The presentation will also highlight research funding through Institutions such as the National Institute of Justice, the National Institutes of Health, and the Administration for Children and Families. Furthermore, Presenters will discuss The Duluth Model as well as other related tools that aim to address common signs and dynamics that a victim might face will also be discussed. This presentation can broaden one\u27s knowledge on the significance of creating healthy relationships in one\u27s lives
Increasing Self-Esteem In Early Adolescents
Get PDFSelf-esteem is how someone views themselves in different aspects of their life. It can fluctuate throughout a person’s life. The literature review in this paper looks at the impact that it makes on their academics, connectedness to school, peer interactions, and how parenting styles play a role in a student\u27s self-esteem. School counselors play a role in helping students to better succeed academically using a variety of interventions using small groups throughout their day. The small group in this paper is used to increase early adolescent students with their self-esteem. The small group takes place once a week for eight weeks, where students will learn about self-esteem and ways to feel better about themselves. The school counselors will provide these interventions to the students. Students who do not improve will take part in additional interventions
Descriptions that tell
Get PDFIn special education evaluations, a common assessment is the Woodcock-Johnson IV Test of Achievement. Special educators struggle to write clear and concise subtest descriptions that allow future educators and support staff to read the students’ results and come away with a clear understanding of the student’s present levels at the time of the evaluation. When giving the Woodcock-Johnson Assessment the evaluator must be familiar with the assessment, how it is given, and how to write the results. With personalized results for each sub-test, the reader should be able to pull information to determine the student’s present levels of learning, recovery of information, where the student struggled with responses, possible accommodation, and placement of the student due to their academic need. Providing suggestive descriptions and giving examples of personalized results leads to increasing information on writing and reading evaluation results