Search Results - "Shippen, Margaret E."

The Career Thoughts Inventory and Incarcerated Males: a Preliminary Psychometric Review by Meyer, Jill M., Shippen, Margaret E.

“…Objective The main purpose of this preliminary study was to examine use of the Career Thoughts Inventory with male inmates. Previous research discussed within…”
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An Exploratory Factor Analysis of a Prison Rape Elimination Act Survey in a Women's Prison by Shippen, Margaret E., Derzis, Nicholas C., Hall, Angela, Weaver, Sharon

“…Even with the dramatic increase in the number of female inmates in state and federal correctional institutions in recent decades, the criminal justice system…”
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A Comparison of Two Direct Instruction Reading Programs for Urban Middle School Students by Shippen, Margaret E., Houchins, David E., Steventon, Candace, Sartor, Donya

“…This study investigated the differential effects of two direct instruction (DI) reading programs, one with overt decoding strategies and one with more covert…”
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Juvenile Justice Teachers' Job Satisfaction: A Comparison of Teachers in Three States by Houchins, David E., Shippen, Margaret E., McKeand, Kim, Viel-Ruma, Kim, Jolivette, Kristine, Guarino, Anthony J.

“…The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in the perceptions of juvenile justice teachers in Georgia, Louisiana, and Ohio. Juvenile justice…”
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Why Do Juvenile Justice Teachers Enter the Profession? by Houchins, David E., Shippen, Margaret E., Schwab, James Raymond, Ansely, Brandi

“…Providing students who are involved in the juvenile justice system with an appropriate education has the potential to improve their academic, behavior, and…”
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Effects of Direct Instruction on Reading Comprehension for Individuals with Autism or Developmental Disabilities by Head, Cynthia N., Flores, Margaret M., Shippen, Margaret E.

“…This study investigated the effects of a Direct Instruction (DI) reading comprehension program on the reading comprehension skills of students with autism…”
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Career Thoughts of Male Offenders Re-entering Society Using Cognitive Theory Assessment by Shippen, Margaret E., Meyer, Jill M., Derzis, Nicholas C., Gage, Curtis

“…Acquiring a job after incarceration is a perpetual challenge for ex-offenders. With nearly 95% of incarcerated individuals eventually returning to communities,…”
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Efficacy of a Computer-Based Program on Acquisition of Reading Skills of Incarcerated Youth by Shippen, Margaret E., Morton, Rhonda Collins, Flynt, Samuel W., Houchins, David E., Smitherman, Tracy

“…Despite the importance of literacy skill training for incarcerated youth, a very limited number of empirically based research studies have examined reading…”
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An Analysis of Career Thinking and Career Interests of Incarcerated Males by Derzis, Nicholas C., Meyer, Jill, Curtis, Rebecca S., Shippen, Margaret E.

“…Individuals with barriers to employment such as people with disabilities or people who transition from prison to the community face different challenges in…”
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School Counselors Training Paraprofessionals: A Practical Model for Providing Technical Assistance in the Rural School Setting by Darch, Craig, Shippen, Margaret E., Darch, Eric, Patterson, Dashaunda, Massey, Cynthia

“…The roles and responsibilities of school counselors who serve in rural settings have increased dramatically over the years. One new aspect of the school…”
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Advancing High-Quality Literacy Research in Juvenile Justice: Methodological and Practical Considerations by Houchins, David E., Jolivette, Kristine, Shippen, Margaret E., Lambert, Richard

“…Special education researchers have made noteworthy progress toward conceptualizing literacy research questions, designing quality studies, and disseminating…”
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Counselors', Rehabilitation Providers', and Teachers' Perceptions of Mental and Physical Disabilities by Thomas, Chippewa M., Curtis, Rebecca S., Shippen, Margaret E.

“…The diversity perceptions of human service professionals may be critical indicators of effective service provision. Specifically, this study explored the…”
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Juvenile Correctional Professional Development: From Conceptualization to Evaluation by Shippen, Margaret E., Houchins, David E., Lockwood, Susan

“…The primary purpose of this article is to provide juvenile corrections (JC) education leaders with considerations related to arranging for and implementing…”
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Improving Adolescent Reading Skills in Rural Areas Using Evidence-Based Practices by Shippen, Margaret E., Miller, Alan, Patterson, Dashaunda, Houchins, David E., Darch, Craig B.

“…Addressing the reading needs of adolescent learners living in rural areas may create challenges for teachers and administrators in the age of accountability…”
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Barriers and Facilitators to Providing Incarcerated Youth With a Quality Education by Houchins, David E., Puckett-Patterson, DaShaunda, Crosby, Shane, Shippen, Margaret E., Jolivette, Kristine

“…The authors aimed to compile a list of barriers and facilitators to providing incarcerated youth with a quality education. They asked 78 teachers in the…”
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Welcome to a Special Issue About the School-to-Prison Pipeline: The Pathway To Modern Institutionalization by Houchins, David E., Shippen, Margaret E.

“…The aim of this issue is to provide readers with a better understanding of the inexplicable connection between school, community, and incarceration, and how…”
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Community and School Practices to Reduce Delinquent Behavior: Intervening on the School-to-Prison Pipeline by Shippen, Margaret E., Patterson, DaShaunda, Green, Kemeche L., Smitherman, Tracy

“…Youth at risk for school failure need community and school supports to reduce the likelihood of developing delinquent behavior. This article provides an…”
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A Pilot Study of the Efficacy of Two Adult Basic Literacy Programs for Incarcerated Males by Shippen, Margaret E.

“…The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of two adult basic reading programs, Direct Instruction Corrective Reading Decoding and Laubach Literacy,…”
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Evidence-Based Professional Development Considerations Along the School-to-Prison Pipeline by Houchins, David E., Shippen, Margaret E., Murphy, Kristin M.

“…This article addresses professional development (PD) issues for those who provide services to students in the school-to-prison pipeline (STPP). Emphasis is on…”
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A Qualitative Analysis of Teachers' and Counselors' Perceptions of the Overrepresentation of African Americans in Special Education: A Preliminary Study by Shippen, Margaret E., Curtis, Rebecca, Miller, Alan

“…In this study, the authors investigate the perceptions of general educators, special educators, and school counselors on the topic of overrepresentation of…”
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