The Department of Special Education and Early Childhood Studies’ nationally renowned faculty members are leaders in sound, cutting-edge research. Blending theory with practical field-tested applications, the department’s teacher preparation programs in Special Education and in Early Childhood Studies offer the best in research-based best practices in the schools. As a result, teacher candidates in the department complete their programs as highly effective and caring educators who excel professionally. As such, they are highly sought after by employers in Idaho, the Northwest and the nation.
Submissions from 2023
The Lived Experiences of Individuals with High-Functioning Autism During the Job Interview Process: A Phenomenological Study, Andrew I. Ellestad, Lisa L. Beymer, and Sal Villegas
Self-Regulated Learners: A Comprehensive, Translational Framework for Students with Learning Disabilities, Evelyn Johnson, Julianne S. Masser, and Lindsey Spears
Submissions from 2022
Coding Protocol: Early Math Interventions in Informal Learning Settings: Attention to Literacy, Hannah Carter, Gena Nelson, and Peter Boedeker
Examining Factors That Predict Arabic Word Reading in First and Second Graders, Elsayed E. A. Hassanein, Evelyn S. Johnson, Yousef M. Alshaboul, Sayed R. Ibrahim, and Ahmed M. Megreya
Evaluating an Explicit Instruction Teacher Observation Protocol Through a Validity Argument Approach, Evelyn S. Johnson, Yuzhu Zheng, Angela R. Crawford, and Laura A. Moylan
A Preliminary Examination of a Kindergarten School Readiness Assessment, Marisa Macy, Juli Pool, Ching-I Chen, Toni-Ann Rusiana, and Mali Sawyer
Implementing a Technology-Aided Check-In/Check-Out Intervention in an Online Learning Environment: A Pilot Study, Patrick J. Mallory and Patricia K. Hampshire
Developing a Comprehensive Decoding Instruction Observation Protocol for Special Education Teachers, Laura A. Moylan, Evelyn S. Johnson, and Yuzhu Zheng
Coding Protocol: A Meta-Analysis of Early Numeracy Curriculum-Based Measurement, Gena Nelson
How Early Mathematics Interventions Support Mathematics Vocabulary Learning: A Content Analysis, Gena Nelson and Hannah Carter
Early Math Interventions in Informal Learning Environments: Technical Report, Gena Nelson, Hannah Carter, and Peter Boedeker
Coding Protocol: A Meta-Analysis of MCOMP and MCAP Curriculum-Based Measurement, Gena Nelson and Robin Codding
A Systematic Review of Meta-Analyses in Special Education: Exploring the Evidence Base for High-Leverage Practices, Gena Nelson, Sara Cothren Cook, Kary Zarate, Sarah R. Powell, Daniel M. Maggin, Kevallyn R. Drake, Allyson J. Kiss, Jeremy W. Ford, Lin Sun, and Daniel R. Espinas
A Systematic Review of Research Syntheses for Students with Mathematics Learning Disabilities and Difficulties, Gena Nelson, Angela Crawford, and Jessica Hunt
A Systematic Review of Research Syntheses on Students with Mathematics Learning Disabilities and Difficulties, Gena Nelson, Angela Crawford, Jessica Hunt, Soyoung Park, Emily Leckie, Alex Duarte, Tasia Brafford, Mary Ramos-Duke, and Kary Zarate
Current Knowledge and Future Directions: Proportional Reasoning Interventions for Students with Learning Disabilities and Mathematics Difficulties, Gena Nelson, Jessica H. Hunt, Kristi Martin, Blain Patterson, and Andy Khounmeuang
A Systematic Review of Treatment Acceptability in Mathematics Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities, Gena Nelson, Andrea Johnson, and Mali Sawyer
Curriculum-Based Measures in Mathematics: An Updated Review of the Literature, Gena Nelson and Allyson J. Kiss
Reporting Quality in Math Meta-Analyses for Students with or at Risk of Disabilities, Gena Nelson, Soyoung Park, Tasia Brafford, Nicole A. Heller, Angela R. Crawford, and Kevallyn R. Drake
The Quality of Outcome Measure Reporting in Early Numeracy Intervention Studies, Soyoung Park and Gena Nelson
A Framework for Scientific Inquiry in Preschool, Gurupriya Ramanathan, Deborah Carter, and Julianne Wenner
Study Protocol for a Cluster-Randomized Trial of a Bundle of Implementation Support Strategies to Improve the Fidelity of Implementation of Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in Rural Schools, Lindsey Turner, Hannah G. Calvert, Christopher M. Fleming, Teri Lewis, Carl Siebert, Nate Anderson, Tate Castleton, Ashley Havlicak, and Michaela McQuilkin
Submissions from 2021
Natural Rates of Teacher Praise in the Classroom: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies, Kevallyn R. Drake and Gena Nelson
A Tiered Approach to Implementing Universal Symbols for Entering Inclusive Early Childhood Playgroups, Patricia Korzekwa Hampshire and Patrick Mallory
Social Support, Resilience, and Quality of Life for Families with Children with Intellectual Disabilities, Elsayed E. A. Hassanein, Taha R. Adawi, and Evelyn S. Johnson
Developing a Test of Early Arabic Literacy Skills, Elsayed E. A. Hassanein, Evelyn S. Johnson, Yousef Alshaboul, Sayed Ibrahim, Ahmed Megreya, Maha Al-Hendawi, and Asma Al-Attiyah
A Self-Regulated Learner Framework for Students with Learning Disabilities and Math Anxiety, Evelyn S. Johnson, Anne B. Clohessy, and Pragnyaa Chakravarthy
Does Special Educator Effectiveness Vary Depending on the Observation Instrument Used?, Evelyn S. Johnson, Angela R. Crawford, Yuzhu Zheng, and Laura A. Moylan
The Relationship of Special Education Teacher Performance on Observation Instruments with Student Outcomes, Evelyn S. Johnson, Yuzhu Zheng, Angela R. Crawford, and Laura A. Moylan
Tier 2 Behavior Interventions: By the Student, for the Student, Patrick J. Mallory, Patricia K. Hampshire, and Deborah R. Carter
High Leverage Practices in Special Education Synthesis Coding Protocol, Gena Nelson
Proportional Reasoning Interventions in Special Education Synthesis Coding Protocol, Gena Nelson
Special Education Math Interventions: Meta-Analyses Quality Indicator Coding Protocol, Gena Nelson
Early Math Interventions in Informal Learning Settings Coding Protocol, Gena Nelson, Hannah Carter, and Peter Boedeker
Effects of a First-Grade Mathematics Vocabulary Intervention: A Pilot Study for Students with Mathematics Difficulty, Gena Nelson and Allyson J. Kiss
University Students' Misconceptions About Rational Numbers: Implications for Developmental Mathematics and Instruction of Younger Students, Sarah R. Powell and Gena Nelson
Submissions from 2020
Developing an Understanding Procedures Observation Rubric for Mathematics Intervention Teachers, Angela R. Crawford, Evelyn S. Johnson, Yuzhu Z. Zheng, and Laura A. Moylan
Validity of a Special Education Teacher Observation System, Evelyn S. Johnson, Angela Crawford, Laura A. Moylan, and Yuzhu Zheng
Examining Rater Accuracy and Consistency with a Special Education Observation Protocol, Evelyn S. Johnson, Yuzhu Zheng, Angela R. Crawford, and Laura A. Moylan
Authentically Preparing Early Childhood Special Education Teachers to Partner with Families, Jennifer Call Jones, Patricia Korzekwa Hampshire, and Andrea P. McDonnell
Creating Accessible and Inclusive Online Learning: Moving Beyond Compliance and Broadening the Discussion, Patrick R. Lowenthal, Kirsta Greear, Michael Humphrey, Alison Lowenthal, Quincy Conley, Lisa A. Giacumo, and Joanna C. Dunlap
Digital Literacy in Special Education: Preparing Students for College and the Workplace, Patrick R. Lowenthal, Gina Persichini, Quincy Conley, Michael Humphrey, and Jessica Scheufler
Examining the Alignment of Mathematics Instructional Practices and Mathematics Vocabulary Between Core and Intervention Materials, Gena Nelson, Kathleen Hughes Pfannenstiel, and Rebecca Zumeta Edmonds
Submissions from 2019
Digital Citizenship for All: Empowering Young Learners with Disabilities to Become Digitally Literate, Quincy Conley, Jessica Scheufler, Gina Persichini, Patrick R. Lowenthal, and Michael Humphrey
Examining Curriculum-Based Measurement Screening Tools in Middle School Science: A Scaled Replication Study, Sarah J. Conoyer, Jeremy W. Ford, R. Alex Smith, Erica N. Mason, Erica S. Lembke, and John L. Hosp
Variance and Reliability in Special Educator Observation Rubrics, Angela R. Crawford, Evelyn S. Johnson, Laura A. Moylan, and Yuzhu Zheng
Statement Verification for Science: Theory and Examining Technical Adequacy of Alternate Forms, Jeremy W. Ford and John L. Hosp
The Effects of Completing PREP Academy: A University-Based Transition Project for Students with Disabilities (Practice Brief), Jeremy W. Ford, Julianne A. Wenner, and Victoria Murphy
Developing a Comprehension Instruction Observation Rubric, Evelyn S. Johnson, Laura A. Moylan, Angela Crawford, and Yuzhu Zheng
Developing an Explicit Instruction Special Education Teacher Observation Rubric, Evelyn S. Johnson, Yuzhu Zheng, Angela R. Crawford, and Laura A. Moylan
Predicting Third-Grade Mathematics Achievement: A Longitudinal Investigation of the Role of Early Numeracy Skills, Allyson J. Kiss, Gena Nelson, and Theodore J. Christ
Factors That May Influence Treatment Effects: Helping Practitioners Select Early Numeracy Interventions, Gena Nelson and Kristen L. McMaster
Submissions from 2018
Developing a Multi-Dimensional Early Elementary Mathematics Screener and Diagnostic Tool: The Primary Mathematics Assessment, Jonathan L. Brendefur, Evelyn S. Johnson, Keith W. Thiede, Sam Strother, and Herbert H. Severson
Digital Citizenship for All: Empowering Young Learners with Disabilities to Become Digitally Literate, Quincy Conley, Jessica Scheufler, Gina Persichini, Patrick R. Lowenthal, and Michael Humphrey
A Comparison of Two Content Area Curriculum-Based Measurement Tools, Jeremy W. Ford, Sarah J. Conoyer, Erica S. Lembke, R. Alex Smith, and John L. Hosp
Improving Efficiency for Making Screening Decisions: A Statewide Comparison of Early Literacy Curriculum‐Based Measurement Tools, Jeremy W. Ford, Amanda M. Kern, Michelle K. Hosp, Kristen N. Missall, and John L. Hosp
A Parent-Implemented, Technology-Mediated Approach to Increasing Self-Management Homework Skills in Middle School Students with Autism, Patricia K. Hampshire and Keith W. Allred
The Importance of Replication in Measurement Research: Using Curriculum-Based Measures with Postsecondary Students with Developmental Disabilities, John L. Hosp, Jeremy W. Ford, Sally M. Huddle, and Kiersten K. Hensley
Using Evidence‐Centered Design to Create a Special Educator Observation System, Evelyn S. Johnson, Angela Crawford, Laura A. Moylan, and Yuzhu Zheng
Developing a School-Based Multi-Tiered Model for Self-Regulation, M. Brady Webb, Evelyn S. Johnson, Julie Meek, Brooke Herzog, and Anne B. Clohessy
Submissions from 2017
Empirical Synthesis of the Effect of Standard Error of Measurement on Decisions Made within Brief Experimental Analyses of Reading Fluency, Matthew K. Burns, Crystal N. Taylor, Kristy L. Warmbold-Brann, June L. Preast, John L. Hosp, and Jeremy W. Ford
Examining Oral Passage Reading Rate Across Three Curriculum-Based Measurement Tools for Predicting Grade-Level Proficiency, Jeremy W. Ford, Kristen N. Missall, John L. Hop, and Jennifer L. Kuhle
Closing the Reading Gap with Virtual Maze Environments, Lisa Gabel, Evelyn Johnson, Brett E. Shelton, and Jui-Long Hung
Submissions from 2016
Comparing Two CBM Maze Selection Tools: Considering Scoring and Interpretive Metrics for Universal Screening, Jeremy W. Ford, Kristen N. Missall, John L. Hosp, and Jennifer L. Kuhle
Translating Dyslexia Across Species, Lisa A. Gabel, Monica Manglani, Nicholas Escalona, Jessica Cysner, Rachel Hamilton, Jefferey Pfaffmann, and Evelyn Johnson
Building Environments That Encourage Positive Behavior, Christine L. Hancock and Deborah R. Carter
Submissions from 2015
Engaging Parents of Students with Disabilities: Moving Beyond the Grief Model, Keith W. Allred
Reconciling Leadership and Partnership: Strategies to Empower Professionals and Families, Keith W. Allred and Christine L. Hancock
Living with Students: Lessons Learned While Pursuing Tenure, Administration, and Raising a Family, Michael Humphrey, Janet Callahan, and Geoff Harrison
Increasing Rural Special Education Teacher Candidates' Ability to Implement Evidence-Based Practices: A Program Description of the Boise State University TATERS Program, Evelyn S. Johnson
Integrating Special Education Teachers Into a Statewide Teacher Evaluation System, Evelyn S. Johnson
Validating an Observation Protocol to Measure Special Education Teacher Effectiveness, Evelyn S. Johnson and Carrie L. Semmelroth
Submissions from 2014
Career Changers as First-Year High School Teachers, Holly Anderson, Sara Fry, and Jack J. Hourcade
Homework Plans: A Tool for Promoting Independence, Patricia K. Hampshire, Gretchen D. Butera, and Jack Hourcade
Teaching Play Skills to Children with Autism Using Visually Structured Tasks, Patricia K. Hampshire and Jack J. Hourcade
Promoting Homework Independence for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Patricia Korzekwa Hampshire, Gretchen D. Butera, and Timothy J. Dustin
Understanding Why a Child Is Struggling to Learn: The Role of Cognitive Processing Evaluation in Learning Disability Identification, Evelyn S. Johnson
Identification and Evaluation of Learning Disabilities: The School Team's Guide to Student Success, Evelyn S. Johnson and Anne B. Clohessy
Introduction to AEI’s Special Issue on Special Education Teacher Evaluations, Evelyn Johnson and Carrie Lisa Semmelroth
Special Education Teacher Evaluation: Why It Matters, What Makes It Challenging, and How to Address These Challenges, Evelyn Johnson and Carrie Lisa Semmelroth
Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Effective Inclusions in Secondary Schools, Evelyn S. Johnson and Daryl F. Mellard
Promoting Early Literacy Through the Professional Development of Preschool Teachers, Cristianne Lane, Mary Jo Surges Prokop, Evelyn Johnson, Blanche Podhajski, and Jane Nathan
Measuring Rater Reliability on a Special Education Observation Tool, Carrie Lisa Semmelroth and Evelyn Johnson
Submissions from 2013
Systematic Implementation of a Tier 2 Behavior Intervention, Deborah R. Carter, Gabriel M. Carter, Evelyn S. Johnson, and Juli L. Pool
Preparing Special Educators: Identifying Aversions Towards Instructing Math, Michael J. Humphrey and Lee L. Woods
Designing Effective Tier 2 Reading Instruction in Early Elementary Grades With Limited Resources, Evelyn S. Johnson and Lisa Boyd
Introduction to the Special Issue: The Critical Role of a Strong Tier 2 System, Evelyn S. Johnson, Deborah R. Carter, and Juli L. Pool
Application of Algebra Curriculum-Based Measurements for Decision Making in Middle and High School, Evelyn S. Johnson, Patricia A. Galow, and Robert Allenger
Self-Regulated Strategy Development as a Tier 2 Writing Intervention, Evelyn S. Johnson, Christine Hancock, Deborah R. Carter, and Juli L. Pool
Alternative Service Delivery Models for Students with Learning Disabilities, Evelyn S. Johnson and Carrie Semmelroth
The Technical Properties of Science Content Maze Passages for Middle School Students, Evelyn S. Johnson, Carrie Semmelroth, Jennifer Allison, and Teresa Fritsch
Assistive Technology User Groups and Early Childhood Educators, Howard P. Parette, Jack J. Hourcade, Craig Blum, Emily H. Watts, Julia B. Stoner, Brian W. Wojcik, and Shannon B. Chrismore
Tier 2 Team Processes and Decision-Making in a Comprehensive Three-Tiered Model, Juli L. Pool, Deborah R. Carter, and Evelyn S. Johnson
The Use and Effectiveness of a Targeted Math Intervention for Third Graders, Juli L. Pool, Gabriel M. Carter, Evelyn S. Johnson, and Deborah R. Carter
Special Educator Evaluation: Cautions, Concerns and Considerations, Carrie Semmelroth, Evelyn Johnson, and Keith Allred
Leading a Multiple Project Mobile Learning Initiative: The Approach at Boise State University, Susan E. Shadle, Ross A. Perkins, Doug J. Lincoln, Michael J. Humphrey, and R. Eric Landrum
The Difference a Year Makes: An Exploratory Self-Directed IEP Case Study, Lee L. Woods, James E. Martin, and Michael J. Humphrey
Submissions from 2012
On Death and Disability: Reframing Educators' Perceptions of Parental Response to Disability, Keith Allred and Christine Hancock
Appropriate Social Behavior: Teaching Expectations to Young Children, Deborah Russell Carter and Juli Lull Pool