Browsing Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Dissertations by Author "Dula, Mark"
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Administrator Views of Influential Factors on School Climate at Various Schools in Northeast Tennessee
Cooper, Ryan (2020-10-13)The purpose of this qualitative study is to examine the variables leading to a positive school climate, according to school administrators in selected school systems in East Tennessee. The study identifies which elements ... -
College Success and Early Postsecondary Opportunities
Peer, Ashley (2021-04-20)The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate the effects of various EPSOs and college success. Data were gathered from 175 students from a private university in Northeast Tennessee. The 175 students were the ... -
Common Behaviors and Supports for Successful Online Learning
Humphrey, Jeremy (2023-03-28)The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate student behaviors when they transition to an online school at a selected school in Northeast Tennessee. This study aimed to determine specific behaviors that ... -
A Comparative Study of Accessibility to Professional Supports and Instructional Strategies in Select Schools in Northeast Tennessee
Drinnon, Brooke (2023-04-13)Schools and districts spend a great deal of time and money on teacher professional development each year. Previous studies have indicated that the quality and type of support teachers receive may vary from school to school, ... -
The Effects of Early Intervention Programs on Kindergarten Readiness for Students with Disabilities
Wolfe, Jacksunia (2020-04-30)Purpose of the quantitative study was to determine effects of early intervention participation on kindergarten readiness focusing on students with disabilities. The study was a quasi-experimental design measuring growth ... -
Families’ Experiences with Access to Universal Free School Meals During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Philbrick, Stacey (2023-04-19)This qualitative study aimed to gather and analyze the experiences of families with access to universal free school meals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Significant research exists on the positive effects of federal free ... -
An Investigation of Students’ Perceptions of Classical and Christian Education at Selected Classical and Christian Schools in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia
Williams, Dustin (2021-04-20)The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate students’ perceptions of their classical Christian education in selected schools in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The aim of the study was to focus on ... -
An Investigation of the Factors Contributing to Tennessee Promise Use and College Choice Among High School Seniors At a Rural High School in Northeast Tennessee.
Copeland, William (2021-04-20)The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the factors contributing to Tennessee Promise use and college choice among high school seniors at a Rural High School in Northeast Tennessee. The sample consisted of ... -
An Investigation of the Perception of Special Education Teachers’ Feelings of Preparedness to Manage the Behaviors of Students with Emotional Disabilities
Cable, Tanya (2023-04-19)The purpose of this study was to examine special education teachers’ feelings of readiness to manage the behaviors of students with emotional disabilities. Specifically, the study investigated how prepared special education ... -
The Perspectives of Transition Planning and Preparedness on Postsecondary Success Among Students with Disabilities
Boatman, Joshua (2023-04-20)This study aimed to examine the transition strategies that most commonly led to successful postsecondary transitions for students with disabilities within a school district in East Tennessee. The study sought to identify ... -
The Relationship Between Student Social and Emotional Learning and Academic Achievement at a Selected High School in Northeast Tennessee
Nelson, Sheri (2023-04-27)The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine the relationship between self-reported social and emotional health and test scores at a selected high school in Northeast Tennessee. The sample consisted of 363 ... -
The Relationships Among Teacher Absenteeism and TVAAS Growth and Observation Scores, Student Achievement, and Student Absenteeism in a Rural School District in the First Region of Tennessee
Transki, Alexa Lynn Renfro (2020-04-30)Teacher chronic absenteeism is growing among school districts across the United States, and the impact thereof can negatively affect all stakeholders. The purpose of this quantitative archival study was to examine whether ... -
The Satisfaction of New Teachers with Induction and Mentoring in a Local School System
Phelps, Jayna (2022-03-17)This qualitative research study sought to gauge the satisfaction of the induction and mentoring process received by new teachers in an upper East Tennessee school district. The sample consisted of eight teachers from three ...