Graduate Dissertation Titles

Ed.D. Graduates	Dissertation Titles	Abstract
Dr. Nadia Aguilar	Latina Millinnials' Testimonios While Pursuing Advanced Degrees and Parental/ Familia Support	View
Dr. Zara Agvanian	Held Back: The Impact of Curricular and Pedagogical Factors on Tested Achievement in High School Mathematics	View
Dr. Manuel Alvarez	A California Mayor’s Bid to Improve the City’s Schools: A Study of the Reform He Implemented	View
Dr. Yanin Su Ardila	¿Quien Define mi Dignidad? Using Critical Lenses to Explore the Experiences of Latinx DACAmened Students Across a Shifting Political Climate.	View
Dr. Smbat Avetyan	The Undergraduate Physics Tutorial Program at CSU Los Angeles Assessment of Utility and Areas of Interest	View
Dr. Selena Barajas-Ledesma	Altering Trajectories: Fostering Academic Resilience of Repeating Ninth Grade Students At High Risk of Dropout	View
Dr. JennyErika Barco-Quinonez	Developing Academic Advisement Fit For First-Generation Latina (o) College Students At A Large Urban Institution	View
Dr. Cynthia Brown	Foster Parent’s Support and Advocacy for Foster Youths’ College Readiness: A Narrative Study	View
Dr. R. David Black	Universal Design for Learning for a More Inclusive Environment in Higher Education	View
Dr. Kevin Bice	The Ecology of Achievement: How Much Do Student Teacher Relationships Count?	View
Dr. Iraiz Carson	Examining Teacher Knowledge in Connecting Engineering Design to Science Instruction in the Elementary Classroom	View
Dr. Preciosa Cordero	Echándole Ganas: An Urban School’s Effort to Engage Latino Parents	View
Dr. Elva Cortez-Covarrubias	Latinas Leading for Social Justice: Resistance and Recognition Through Dual Language Programs	View
Dr. Hassan Dornayi	Meeting Unique Student Needs: Dual-Identified Students And Teacher Self-Efficacy	View
Dr. Eren Erener	Assessing The Design and Development of Hybrid Linked Learning Professional Development Programs For Teachers: Challenges and Successes	View
Dr. Maria-Lisa Flemington	Art As A Catalyst for Change: A Performance Ethnography of Social Practice Art in the Community	View
Dr. Sarah Francev	Conflict Boot Camp: An Evaluation of An Intervention for High Conflict Parents in Dependency Court	View
Dr. Dolores Gallegos	Preschool Teacher’s Perceptions About the Importance of and Experiences with Young Children’s Social-Emotional Development	View
Dr. Eric Gates	Instrumental Case Study of An Afterschool Middle School Physical Activity Program	View
Dr. Nilofar Ghasami	Experiences And Challenges of Iranian Immigrants in Higher Education in California	View
Dr. Crystal Gonzalez	Factors that Prevent Community College Students with Learning Disabilities from Requesting and Using Reasonable Accommodations	View
Dr. Rebecca Gonzalez-Rodriguez	Implementing the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: A Case Study of Three Elementary Teachers’ Experiences	View
Dr. Evita Guanlao	Effective Nutritional Practices of Exemplary Elementary Afterschool Programs	View
Dr. LaNelle Harvey	Inventatorium: A Journey of "Satori" and Creativity in Latino and African American Adolescents	View
Dr. Keith Hatcher	A Case Study of Upward Bound: Soft Skills in a Federally-Funded College Preparatory Program for Youth	View
Dr. Julio Hernandez	Counseling for the Masses: Impediments to School Counselor’s Jobs	View
Dr. Sheila Hudson	American Dreams on Hold: Exploring the Impact of Immigration Policy on the Educational Experiences and Attitudes of Graduating Undocumented Latina/o College Students	View
Dr. Barbara Hunt	Study of Counselor Perceptions as Educators for Homeless Adults in Urban Los Angeles	View
Dr. Cecelia Jimenez	Teachers Perceptions About Their Experiences, Teaching Practices, and Systems of Support For Implementing A Standards-Based Curriculum in Writing	View
Dr. Rosa Johnson	“The Missing Piece”: Developing Opportunities Through Social Emotional Learning to Support Students Success	View
Dr. Maha Karout	Perceptions of Heritage Language Program	View
Dr. Kelly Kotowski	The Calling Canvas, Weaving Together Words and Images: A Narrative Inquiry into the Creative Voice of Students with Autism Participating in a Creative Lunchtime Program	View
Dr. Bettina Lee	High School Teacher, Student, And Evaluator Perceptions Regarding Student Involvement In Teacher Evaluation Systems	View
Dr. Linda Lee	Voices Less Heard: Teachers' Perspectives On The Evaluation of Teacher Effectiveness Through The Use of Value-Added Modeling	View
Dr. Eddie Lopez	The Effectiveness of University Programs, Services, and Practices in Retaining Student Veterans Transitioning to Higher Education: Voices of Student Veterans- A Case Study Analysis Approach at Two Universities	View
Dr. Elizabeth Martinez	Latino Parents and Teachers: Key Players in Building Neighborhood Social Capital	View
Dr. Marisa Meyka	Passports Into Dominant Society: An Examination of Gear Up Cultural and Social Capital Experiences on Student Trajectories and College Preparation	View
Dr. Mario Moya	Induction Candidates and Support Providers in an Induction Consortium Serving Diverse Urban Schools	View
Dr. Lucrecia Nava	Caminando, Preguntamos: Rotating Leadership as an Alternative for Sustainable and Effective Administrators	View
Dr. Florence Nguyen-Quang	Meeting the Needs of ELLs with Response to Instruction and Intervention: A Mixed Methods Case Study Focusing on the Implementation of Tier 2 Intervention	View
Dr. Monique Ohashi	Educator Perceptions About the Diverse Needs of Students Who Are Gifted and Talented: A Descriptive Case Study	View
Dr. Berenice Onofre Vásquez	Latino Parents In A Primarily White and Relatively Affluent School District: The Story of Their Engagement in Their Children's School	View
Dr. Socorro Orozco	Exploring Latino(a) High School Students Experience in a Technology Integrated Math College Placement Exam Class	View
Dr. Kanit Pamanee	A Guideline of Transition Service for Individuals with Disabilities in Thailand	View
Dr. Dickson Perey	Intersectionality of Advocacy Roles Among School Counselors and Same-Sex Fathers	View
Dr. Crystal Perez	Empowering Latino Parents: Advocating for Elementary Aged Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)	View
Dr. Mercedes Perez	Consejos y más (Advice and More): Mexican Immigrant Mothers' Perceptions of Their Parenting Practices	View
Dr. Lourdes Ramirez-Oritz	Elementary School Leadership For English Language Learners: Yes, They Can!	View
Dr. Dean Ramser	An Analysis of First-Year College English Composition Course Syllabi About Civic Learning/Community Engagement As a Learning Tool	View
Dr. Molly Rearick	How Teens and Adults Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Family Members Perceive “Quality of Life”	View
Dr. Armando Rubio	Student Misconduct and Isolation From the School Environment: A Study of Student, Teacher and Administrator Perceptions of School Discipline At An Urban Middle School	View
Dr. Luis Sanchez	Complexities of Educator's Beliefs, Perceptions and Experiences on Social Promotion and Grade Retention	View
Dr. Michael Sheu	Influences of Collective teacher Efficacy on Urban Public High School Student Achievement	View
Dr. Samara Stewart	From Legal Segregation to Re-segregation: The Journey of Black Educators Serving Predominantly Latino Communities.	View
Dr. Valerie Sun	Dueling Complexities: Experiences of Dual-Lang Immersion Teaches	View
Dr. Eun Sun Tark	Acquisition of Korean Obstruents by English-Speaking Second Language Learners of Korean and The Role of Pronunciation Instruction	View
Dr. Eliza Tate	Redefining The "Public": Neoliberalism And The Corporate Appropriation of Public Education in Los Angeles	View
Dr. Juan Urdiales	Examining The Cultural Wealth of Latino Parents Who Have Children In The P-20 Educational Pipeline	View
Dr. Frances Valadez	The Influence of Tier One of RtI2 and Instructional Coaching on Teacher Instruction of Student/ELL Learning: A Multiple Case Study	View
Dr. Rafael Ventura III	Liberating Consciousness: A Narrative Reflection of Correctional Educators	View
Dr. Darleen Villalobos	To Be Continued: A Narrative Study of Continuation High School Teachers	View
Dr. Rudolf Washington	The Influence of Student’s Perceptions of Adult Caring Behaviors and the Multi-Dimensionality of Connectedness and Resiliency in Hispanic and African American Students	View
Dr. Kristen Williams	Restorative Justice: Postive Intentions, Unintended Consequences	View
Dr. Christopher Wiebe	“Syntax Error”: Using Critical Discourse Analysis to Explore Discrepancies Between Teacher Belief and Policy Ideology About Technology Integration	View
Dr. Erin Wiebe	Si Se Puede: The Narratives of Latina Superintendents	View
Dr. Chris Wolf	Feeling Capable and Other Essential Skills for Graduating High School
Dr. KiMi Wilson	Listening To Their Voices: Exploring Mathematics-Science Identity Development of African American Males in An Urban School Community	View
Dr. Shalene Wright	Oral Histories of Four Urban Youth Affected by Disproportionality in Special Education	View
Dr. Jennifer Rios-Zambrano	Stories From Adults Who Grew Up in the Foster Care System and What They Tell Us About Its Impact on Their School Completion In An Urban School Setting	View

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