Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Examining the Value of Industry-Recognized Certifications in Illinois Secondary Career and Technical Education Programs, Nancy Awdziejczyk
Increasing Student Achievement Among Multilingual Learners, Tamika Ball
EDUCATOR WELLNESS: AN EXAMINATION OF THE THINGS WE NEED TO KEEP TALENTED EDUCATORS IN THE PROFESSION AND IMPACT STUDENT OUTCOMES, Anthony Candela
An Elementary Review of Multi-Tiered System of Support, Zachary R. Ernst
Identifying Success Characteristics of First-Generation College Students: A Framework for Early Intervention in K-12 Education., Christopher Harmon
Uncovering Best Practices for Professional Learning: A Focus on Dialogic Discourse, Belinda Jaquez
Here Be Dragons: The Barriers of Korean American Female Leaders in Secondary Schools, Joyce A. Kim
Technology Infusion in Higher Education Curriculum: A Case Study of the Strategic Educational Leadership Program, Chloe R. Kiser
Breaking Barriers: An Educator's Pursuit to Provide Equity in Student Achievement, Christina L. Korsun
Empowering Educational Leaders: Enhancing Administrative Leaders’ Effectiveness Through Strategic Professional Development, elizabeth reed
Understanding the Afghan Newcomer Experience from the Perspectives of Teachers and Students, Elisabeth C. Trost
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Implementing and Evaluating Social-Emotional Learning Through Inquiry Research And Best Practice, nada abid
AN OBSERVATION OF THE EQUITY FRAMEWORK IN A LARGE URBAN DISTRICT AND ITS IMPACT ON SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY PRACTICE, Dominique Allen
Professional Learning Communities: Structures and Implementation for Small Middle Schools and Singleton Teachers, Gerrie Aulisa
An Evaluation of the Factors that Lead to the Development of Deferential Interactions Between Teachers and Students, Shondra Browne-Bolton
Oral Language in a Literacy-Based Intervention, Rachel Chappell
The Emotional Intelligence of Elementary Principals and the Impact on Culture, Colleen Conway
The Role of Leadership in Embedding Social Emotional Learning for Systematic Change in Chicago’s Elementary Schools, Alexandra K. Dakessian
Restorative Practices Effect on the Culture and Climate of a School or District, Stephanie Daly
PROTECTIVE PLAY: THE IMPACT OF A BEFORE-SCHOOL PLAY PROGRAM ON SIXTH-GRADE STUDENTS’ SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, Luleta Dardovski
Cooperative Pathways: Insights from Teacher Experiences on Improving Union and District Cooperation, Whitney Fink
An Analysis of the Effects of Parent and Family Engagement Programs on the Academic Success of 4th Grade Students in Title I Elementary Schools, Farah Leila Henderson
The Role of Work-Based Learning in Developing Future Skills and Competencies for the Workforce in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Dorith Johnson
Understanding The Effectiveness of Preparation Programs For Black Male School Leaders, David Lewis
A Program Evaluation of 3DE Schools by Junior Achievement, Audra Lewis-Hoesch
Perceptions of a Standards-Based Grading System, Emily Loerakker
Evaluation Of Educator Outcomes Of Teaching Social-Emotional Learning, Mindfulness, And Life Skills, Gary McCarthy
The Impact of Restorative practice Implementation on Culturally Responsive Teaching and Student Behavior, Patrice McCoy
An Evaluation Of The Elements Needed In A New Teacher Induction Program To Prepare And Retain Second Career Educators, Bianka Newkirk
Understanding Latino Students' Perspectives on Their High School Experiences and Post-Graduation Options, Rubi Ortiz
Addressing The Importance Of Recruitment And Retention Of Black And Latinx Teachers: Strategies Designed To Diversify The Teacher Pipeline, Shavon PIttman
THE IMPACT OF GRADE-LEVEL SWITCHING IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SETTING, Christine Priester
What Is Good For One Is Good For All: Using Co-teaching As A Model To Service Students With Disabilities Within Inclusive General Education Classrooms, Michelle Robinson
The role of instructional coaches in the development of early literacy skills in elementary school teachers, Michael Rodrigo
ADVANCING LEADERSHIP: KEY EXPERIENCES TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, HollyAnn Schlicher
An Evaluation of the Equitable Practices for STEM Education to Prepare All Students for the 21st Century, Elizabeth Simpson
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
The Impact of Culturally Responsive Teaching on the Achievement of African American Students, Jessica Clark
How Does Self-Regulation In Early Childhood Classrooms Inform Teacher Practice In Order To Support Engagement and Achievement?, Carrie Comer-Yates
POST-PANDEMIC STUDENT ATTENDANCE, Becki DeLloyd
The Preparation Of Educators To Implement An SEL Curriculum, Helen Elayan
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 REMOTE SCHOOLING ON HOME AND SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS, Katharine Ellison
A Program Evaluation of Prekindergarten Program in One School District, Alicia Eubank
The Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Students in the School Setting: The Adaptations Needed for Tiered Supports, Eleni M. Gajewski
A Program Evaluation Of The Reasons Some Educators Do or Do Not Remain In The Teaching Profession, Joshua Karren
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: JOURNEY TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY, Jessica McIntyre
Impact of School Leaders’ Actions on Teachers and Their Practices, Dinara Metova
New Teacher Induction Programs: Effective Support Through Mentoring Programs and Coaching Practices, Katrina Morris
Student Proficiency On High School Math Assessments And Their Relation to College And University Math Readiness, Tiffany Robinson
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
An Evaluation of Educator Preparedness in Content Area and Disciplinary Literacies in the High School Classroom, Lauren E. Bernat
A Case Study Of Secondary Students' Perspectives On Standards-Based Grading And The Development Of 21st Century Learner Attributes, Michelle Blackley
Impact of School-Based Mentorship Programs for Students with Disabilities, Ranita Brown
A Program Evaluation Of The Career Pathways CTE Program At One High School, Terrace Brown
Teacher Perceptions of Gender Differences in an Elementary PBIS System, Meggan Buchanan
How Teacher-Student Relationships Influence Student Attendance, Behavior, and Course Completion, Kristina Chowning
Impacts of Principal Coaching on Fostering Equitable School and District Practices, Fatima Cooke
Beyond Reading, Writing and Math- At the Forefront Social and Emotional Learning, Maureen Deely
American Education and the Black Girl, Hyacinth Dyer
A Study of the Implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports in One School, Ranya Elhady
THE IMPACT OF FORMAL TEACHER-LED INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING, Mohammed Farraj
A Program Evaluation of The Impact of COVID-19 on Teacher Mobility, Attrition, and Retention, Carla Foord
The Elementary School Principal's Influence on Teacher Hiring Practice & Decision Making, Courtney Goodman
The Reality of Professional Development Focused on Classroom Culture, Ken Haase
An Evaluation of AVID as Related to Student Growth in Math and English Language Arts and Teacher Satisfaction with AVID, Gwen Lindsey
How Principal Characteristics Including Experience, Leadership Style, Philosophy, and Education Influence Science Achievement, Patricia Lirio
Components of Effective Instructional Coaching: Examining Instructional Coach, Teacher, and Principal Perspectives, Becky Mathison
Essential Components to an Effective Instructional Coaching Program, Marinel Mullens
STANDARDS-BASED GRADING MODEL: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FEEDBACK IN DEVELOPING 21ST-CENTURY LEARNER ATTRIBUTES, Nina Nusbaum
A Program Evaluation of The Support Facilitation Model in One K-8 School, Marvin Pitts
Perceptions of Out-of-School Reading Motivation for Female Middle School Students, Danielle Porch
Addressing The Teacher Shortage: A Study Of Local School Human Resource Efforts In Illinois, Sean C. Potts
How Teachers Build Relationships with Students in a Bimodal Environment, Andrew Salazar
To What Extent Are At-Risk Preschoolers Effectively Prepared For Kindergarten?, Eliza Santos Lopez
Mission Possible: Collaborative Practice Promoting Student Success, Danita Smith
An Evaluation of Factors Influencing Teacher Retention in Title I Elementary Schools, Marica Stewart
BUILDING ON THE LASTING BENEFITS OF ATTENDING A VOLUNTARY PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM, Ashley Swickle
ACTIVITIES NEGATIVELY INFLUENCING RETENTION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENTS AND LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES TO INCREASE RETENTION, MELVAUGHN THOMPSON
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
The Virtual Education Setting in Grades 9-12: How the Practices for Online Teacher and Learning Impact Student Achievement, Kimberly Acosta
A Case Study of a Math Teacher of Black Students: Examining Instruction that Addresses the Content Knowledge Gap Through Culturally Relevant Instruction, Theartris Childress III
Focus, Drive, and Motivation in Secondary School Populations, LaKeshia Cook
The Impact of Using AVID and AVID Schoolwide on Achievement, Equity, Access, and Opportunities for High School Students: A Program Evaluation Project, Patra Cooks and Patra W. Smith
Implications of English Learner Grade Level Transitions and the Effect on Middle School Long-term English Language Learners, Juan E. Corona
Teacher-Student Relationships and Their Effects on School Culture, Craig Curtis
The Interdependency of Impactful Teacher Induction Programs and Teacher Retention, Wendy M. Duroseau
A Program Evaluation of One School’s Third Through Fifth Grade Instructional Practices, Yvette Edwards
Building Support Systems for High School English Language Learners: A Developmental Program Evaluation, Manuel Ferreras
Social-Emotional Supports for African American Males: An Examination of Strategies and Practices that Inform Persistence for College and Career Readiness, Kamilah Hampton
The Effects of Blended Learning on Student Achievement within Various Environments: A Program Evaluation, Christine Nicole Harris