Session I: Rosa M. Ailabouni Room

Session I Oral Presenters - Rosa M. Ailabouni Room (from left): Mariah Barber, Delayna Green, Kelly Lash, Mary Sawyer & Menglin Xu.

Session I Oral Presenters – Rosa M. Ailabouni Room (from left): Mariah Barber, Delayna Green, Kelly Lash, Mary Sawyer & Menglin Xu.


Mariah Barber & Delayna Green
Educational Studies, Special Education
Moira Konrad, Advisor

Title: The Effect Of Using Computer Software And Responsive Reading Instruction (Rri) On At-Risk First Grade Urban Learners’ Oral Reading Fluency
Abstract: The results of two ongoing studies that are observing oral reading fluency and the effects of computer-designed software, which delivers semi-independent repeated reading intervention to students at first grade urban elementary schools, and have been selected as at-risk for reading failure will be shared.
Contact: barber.281@osu.edugreen.1617@osu.edu


Kelly Lash
Educational Studies, School Psychology
Antoinette Miranda, Advisor

Title: Letter Recognition Intervention In An Urban Setting: A Twin Study
Abstract: Twin girls in an urban school underwent simultaneous letter recognition and letter-sound correspondence interventions during the first semester of their first grade year. One student was given an Incremental Rehearsal intervention and the other was given Drill Sandwich intervention. Results and implications of instructional format are discussed.
Contact: lash.57@osu.edu


Mary Sawyer
Educational Studies, Special Education
Sheila Morgan, Advisor

Title: Coaching Novice Special Educators To Engage In Evidence-Based Practice
Abstract: Evidence-based practice in education is a recursive problem-solving framework special educators can use to address student performance. The current study used a multiple baseline design across teachers to evaluate coaching special education student teachers to engage in evidence-based practice. Results and implications will be discussed.
Contact: sawyer.116@osu.edu


Menglin Xu
Educational Studies, Quantitative Research, Evaluation, And Measurement
Jerome D’agostino, Advisor

Title: An Exploration Of U.S. Students’ Math Achievement Growth Using Latent Growth Modeling
Abstract: This study aims to explore the growth trajectories of math achievement among U.S. students, and identify the factors influencing the initial level and growth rate of math scores. Data and samples were drawn from a series of national surveys (NELS 88). A latent growth curve model was established.
Contact: xu.1384@osu.edu