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Ballard, Sarah L.; Dymond, Stacy K. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2023
The purpose of this qualitative investigation was to understand the beliefs of parents and school personnel about involving secondary-age students with extensive support needs in their specialized health care procedures at school. Participants included parents, special education teachers, school nurses, one-to-one nurses, and paraprofessionals…
Descriptors: Student Characteristics, Safety, Cooperation, Well Being
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Ballard, Sarah L.; Dymond, Stacy K. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2018
This qualitative study examined the beliefs and experiences of special education teachers about inclusive education for secondary age students with severe disabilities and co-existing complex health care needs. Participants were 11 middle and high school special education teachers who collectively case managed 18 students. Data were collected via…
Descriptors: Severe Disabilities, Inclusion, Middle School Students, High School Students
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Pence, Alicia R.; Dymond, Stacy K. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2016
The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers' beliefs about the participation of students with severe disabilities (SD) in school clubs. Participants were special education teachers (N = 60) of middle and junior high school students with SD from one state. Data were collected using a survey. Results indicate that teachers value including…
Descriptors: Clubs, Severe Disabilities, Middle School Students, Junior High School Students
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Ruppar, Andrea L.; Gaffney, Janet S.; Dymond, Stacy K. – Exceptional Children, 2015
The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the influences on special education teachers' decisions about literacy for their students with severe disabilities. With the use of multiple case study and grounded theory methodologies, four middle and high school special education teachers were purposefully selected to participate in…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Secondary School Students, Literacy Education, Severe Disabilities