Publication Date
Spring 2018
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Education
Advisor
Peg Hughes
Keywords
Best Practices, High School, Inclusion, Instructional Design, Secondary Education, Special Education
Subject Areas
Educational leadership
Abstract
There is extensive research in elementary education on effective practices that support academic success for students with mild to moderate disabilities in general education; however there is a dearth of research on high school inclusion practices. A survey examined the current inclusionary practices at a Central Coast High School. California State Standardized Assessment scores of 11th grade English Language Art and Math classes were also analyzed by groups. Overall, findings indicated that inclusionary practices were implemented to different degrees, but none were fully in place i.e., practices building relationships was rated the highest and instructional practices was rated lowest. In addition, findings indicated that students with disabilities exceeded the state SBAC scores in the area of English but not math. Longitudinal research is needed to further identify secondary practices that impact Math scores for students with disabilities along with continued examination of inclusive high school practices.
Recommended Citation
Cobb, Paulette C., "Examining the Efficacy of Inclusive Practices and its Impact on the Academic Achievement of High School Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities" (2018). Dissertations. 14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.wpky-2v5n
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_dissertations/14
