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The Impact of Administrator Beliefs on Positive School Environments: A Quantitative Study of High School Administrators in One East Central Iowa District
Get PDFCreating and maintaining a positive school environment is critical for fostering academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the well-being of students and staff. Research consistently demonstrates that a positive school climate enhances student engagement, reduces disciplinary issues, and improves teacher satisfaction and retention (Brookover et al., 1979; Cohen et al., 2009; Thapa et al., 2013). Effective school climates are characterized by safe, supportive, and inclusive environments that encourage collaboration and mutual respect among all members of the school community (National School Climate Center, 2020)
Qualtrics 101: Mastering the Basics for Success! / Innovation & Technology
No full textIn this session, we’ll explore the survey tool, Qualtrics. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to create surveys and forms with confidence. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your survey design skills, we’ll guide you through everything from building your first survey to performing basic data analysis. By the end, you’ll have a solid grasp of Qualtrics and be equipped to use it effectively to collect valuable information for your department\u27s success
Navigating through the Unknown Waters of the Teaching Profession in a Rural School: A Beginner Teacher’s Self-Study
No full textFigure 004. Uca major
Get PDFAlt Text: Composite photograph of the Uca major fiddler crab which includes several black & white images of different views of the crab, a color photograph, and a distribution map.
Composite Image Description: Figure 4. Uca major. (Herbst, 1782). UNI 29. Collected: 19 July 2007, Bahamas, San Salvador, Pigeon Creek, Eastside Quarry (23.981211, -74.486231). Scale Bar = 10 mm. (A) Dorsal view. (B) Front view. (C) Inner cheliped. (D) Ocular view. (E) Ambulatory. (F) Color Photo. (G) Distribution Map (Finke 2024).:
Species Description: Large species (width \u3c 35 mm). Carapace smooth, carapace length 55% width (Fig. 4A). Frontal region less than 9.4% carapace width (Fig. 4A,D). Eyestalks very long and slim (Fig. 4D). Lower orbit dentations square (Fig. 4D). Anterolateral angle forming sharp, outward-pointing spine. Dactyl and pollex almost same width (Fig. 3B), gap when large cheliped closed. Lower edge of manus with role of uniform-sized tubercles (Fig. 4B,C). Terminus of pollex with sharp spine. On walking legs, merus width is 35% of length. Very few setae in walking legs (Fig. 4E). Found in eastern Mexico, the Caribbean and northern South America (Fig. 4G).https://scholarworks.uni.edu/fiddlercrabs/1014/thumbnail.jp
Effects of Group Theraplay on Emotional Regulation and Social Interaction Skills in Children with Emotional and Behavior Disorders
Get PDFChildhood mental health has gained significant attention in recent years. Poor childhood mental health is quickly becoming a major problem in the United States. The impacts of this problem are wide-reaching, affecting families, communities, and schools. Play therapy is one well-known intervention that is often used to alleviate symptoms of mental disorders in children. This study focuses primarily on one play therapy modality: Theraplay®, which is an attachment-based intervention that can be delivered in group and dyadic settings. The purpose of this study is to examine the literature that exists regarding the effectiveness of Theraplay®, specifically Group Theraplay®. Specific questions to be addressed are determining the effectiveness of group play therapy interventions on various age groups, determining the effectiveness of Group Theraplay® versus dyadic Theraplay®, and determining the impacts of Group Theraplay® on social interaction skills. Findings indicate that Group Theraplay® has significant support for increasing positive social interactions and decreasing symptoms of mental disorders in children, especially in elementary-aged children. Implications for effective treatment are discussed, including school-based treatment options using Group Theraplay® as an intervention
Parenting Support Groups Outcomes
Get PDFAccording to the American Psychological Association 48% of parents find their stress to be completely overwhelming as compared to 26% of other adults. Sixty percent of parents struggle to focus, and 41% of parents report feeling so stressed that they cannot function (American Psychological Association (APA), 2024). In this study three questions are addressed 1) Are Online parenting support groups successful at supporting caregivers and children? 2) What are the outcomes for caregivers and their children when their caregivers participate in parenting support groups? 3) Are parenting support groups successful at supporting caregivers who have experienced trauma? The findings of this study are that parenting support groups increase social support, coping strategies for parents/caregivers, lower parenting stress, improve parental well-being, and normalize the challenges of parenting. Parenting support groups were also found to strengthen the parent-child relationship leading to positive outcomes for children. Children’s well-being was also improved and there was a reduction in behavioral problems. This was seen for such disorders as conduct disorder and ODD. Based on this research it is recommended that parenting support groups be recommended to parents/caregivers who have experienced trauma and their families as parents have the potential to positively impact the community
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities as a Risk for Child Maltreatment
Get PDFThe purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and child maltreatment. Data from the 2022 National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) from the state of Minnesota was analyzed. The sample was made up of 38,083 reports of child maltreatment, where the average age of the child was 7.66 years. 51.2% of the children in the sample were female, and White children comprised the largest portion of the sample at 39.6%. Results of this study showed that children with IDDs are at an elevated risk of child maltreatment compared to typically developing children. This study also showed that Black children with IDDs are more likely to be maltreated than other racial and ethnic groups. Results of this study were consistent with existing research that children with IDDs are more likely to experience maltreatment than typically developing children. The current study demonstrates a need for an organizational response by child protection agencies to better learn how to spot the signs of maltreatment in children with IDDs and how to adjust services to appropriately meet their unique needs