Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the emotional impact on educators working with trauma-affected, at-risk youth at a quasi-military school program located in New Jersey. The program is designed for students ages 16 to 19 who are experiencing academic difficulties and exhibiting problematic behavior inside and outside of school. The quality of social interactions with these students depends on the level of emotional intelligence of educators, who often struggle with personal...

Abstract Research has shown a benefit to students with disabilities in inclusive settings. No studies conducted since the late 1970s have shown an academic advantage for students with intellectual and other developmental disabilities educated in a separate setting. The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of a programmatic shift, in Language Arts Literacy (LAL), from pull out resource to inclusion for fourth-grade students with disabilities. Achievement scores in LAL for fourth-grade...