Browsing Electronic Theses, Dissertations, and Records of Study (2002– ) by Author "Ochoa, Salvador Hector"
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Villarreal, Carlo Arlan (Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability and validity of the results of the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT; Naglieri, 1997a) with a sample of English Language Learner (ELL) Mexican American ...
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Byrns, Glenda Elkins (2009-05-15)Research-based decision making has been advanced as a way for professionals to make a determination about the effectiveness of a potential treatment. However, informed consumers of research need to be able to determine ...
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Orr, Kristie Scrutchfield (Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)First-year college students have many new responsibilities and challenges. They are faced with increasing autonomy and must find resources and people to help guide them. Students with disabilities face an even greater ...
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Conoley, Colleen Adele (Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)This study had three purposes: (1) to identify differential item functioning (DIF) on the PPVT-III (Forms A & B) using a partial correlation method, (2) to find a consistent pattern in items identified as underestimating ...
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Wong, Shuk Wa (Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)This study examines ethnic group differences on different dimensions of parentrated and teacher-rated parent involvement after adjusting for the influence of family socioeconomic factors, and the role of involvement scale ...
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Ramon-Reuthinger, GeorgeAnne (Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)This study was a qualitative study that explored the lives of Mexican American female educators with more than 25 years of experience teaching in South Texas border schools. The purpose of the study was to explore the ...
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Krach, Shelley Kathleen (Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)This study discussed past research, litigation, and legislation that pertained to the topics of parental involvement in special education. Past barriers were discussed that kept parents from interacting and suggestions ...
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Escobar, Clarissa Marie (Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)The present study examines the issue of minority participation in a multi-faceted prevention program for youth with problem behavior. Historically, participation in such research programs has been low (Myers, Alvy, ...
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Morton, Charles Andrew (Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)This study is intended to examine the relationship between peer coaching skills and the improvement in instruction among preservice special educators. The study will examine: a) preservice teacher instructional skill before ...
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Jones, Charlotte Kennedy (2009-05-15)The present study had three purposes. The first was to examine the score reliability of instruments purported to be appropriate in the assessment of students with limited English proficiency (LEP). The second was to ...
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Razo, Nancy Pena (Texas A&M University, 2005-11-01)Migrant children are considered one of the most at-risk populations in the United States. They confront multiple obstacles of poverty, poor health, mobility, and limited English proficiency (LEP). These factors contribute ...
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Velox, Andrea Jean (Texas A&M University, 2005-08-29)African American children comprise 16.5 percent of all public school enrollments, but account for 27 percent of all students in Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) classes (U. S. Dept of Education, 2001; U. S. Department ...
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Garcia, Edith Posadas (Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)A study was conducted to assess the effects of two instructional strategies: manipulative-based instruction and visual cues in mathematics (both enhanced by explicit vocabulary enrichment) in a small group setting with ...
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Garcia de Alba, Roman (Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)Demographic data show that public schools are faced with meeting the academic demands of a population that is becoming more ethnically and linguistically diverse. Preventative steps can give schools the opportunity to ...