The purpose of this quantitative correlational research study was to examine the extent that teaching experience affected the knowledge, implementation, and perceived skill level in implementing the 27 evidence-based practices (EBPs) established by the National Professional Development Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder. The study was conducted…

The challenges facing today's schools are greater than ever. The impetus to improve educational outcomes for all students and compete with the rest of the world has become one of the country's most important endeavors. Several important factors have been identified in research as supporting improved teaching in today's schools, the impact of…

The purpose of this study was to determine whether looping, a multi-year teaching arrangement where the teacher remains with the same group of students for two or more years is a practicable alternative, as assessed by teacher opinion, to the typical one year grouping of students. Because the teacher is the pivotal figure within the classroom and…