Capstone Projects from 2023
Improving Early Literacy Outcomes Through Play, Kimberly Bice
The Impact of Systematic Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Instruction in a Spanish Immersion First-Grade Classroom, Elisabeth Boe
Creating a Generation of Critical Information Consumers: Critical Literacy Strategies in an Upper Elementary Classroom, Maiah Cameron
Incorporating Opportunities for Diverse Literature into the Early Elementary Classroom, Mary Cline
Key Components And Best Practices Of Early Decoding Instruction, Erika Fruetel
Implementing Authentic Literacy Centers in a Kindergarten Classroom, Isabella Haeger
Understanding Effective Literacy Instruction for Primary Grade Teachers, Erika Hotchkiss
A Need For Culturally Relevant Texts To Motivate K-2 Students In Reading, Thi Hoai Anh Nguyen
Capstone Projects from 2022
Strengthening Early Literacy Skills Through Data-Driven Decision Making, Kaari Bly
Utilizing BIPOC Class Novels in the Middle School Classroom to Promote Empathy, Bailey Fowler
The Science Of Reading For English Learners, Allison Hanson
Effective Reading Strategies for Multilingual Learners in the Mainstream Classroom, Megan Hebert
Re-Integrating Play-Based Learning (PBL) Activities into the Primary Classroom, Katherine Horstmann
Creating an Elementary Reading Curriculum that Leads all Students to More Equitable Success, Ian Lyon
Together In Discussion: Creating Space And Inspiring Conversation To Support Underrepresented Adolescent Student Identity Development, Nicole Nicpon
How Using Multidisciplinary Approaches To Mainstream Education Can Increase Diversity In Environmental Education And Improve Students’ Environmental Literacy, Nathaniel Nordberg
Capstone Projects from 2021
Promoting Early Literacy Learning, Margaret Baird
Using a Text Set of Diverse Media to Teach Alternative Perspectives to Third Grade Students, Christina Benson
A Middle School Professional Development that uses Reading Comprehension Strategies to Create Engagement and Comprehension in Middle School Classrooms, Madison Gallagher
How Can Primary Teachers Use Digital Resources To Enhance Reading Instruction?, Gabrielle Harteneck
Deepening Student Thinking About A Text: Effective Critical Literacy Strategies In The Elementary Classroom, Kelly Jordahl
Behind The Screens: A Social And Emotional Learning Approach To Social Media, Lauren Koller
Improving Engagement and Literacy Skills with Choice Literacy Centers, Katelin Laugen
Trauma’s Effect On English Learners’ Language Acquisition: Best Practices For A Trauma-informed Classroom, Sydney Mason
Guided Reading Adaptations For Multilingual Learners, Ashley Morlock
Effective Teaching of Embedded Phonics Instruction in a Middle School Special Education Resource Room, Amanda Nichols
Multi-Tiered Support Systems for Multilingual Learners: Structures that Inform Reading Instruction and Intervention, Elisabeth Riley
Engaging Middle Schoolers: Teaching Strategies for Boosting Independent Reading Motivation in Middle School, Hannah Schrempp
Poverty In Education: The Impact On Academic Vocabulary And Need For Early Interventions, Carly Spillner
Capstone Projects from 2020
Identifying Reading Interventions Appropriate for Middle School Students with Learning Disabilities In Inclusive Classroom Settings, Mary Douthitt
The Impact of Teacher Collaboration in Elementary School on Student Outcomes in Literacy, Jessica Driscoll
Utilizing Mentor Texts in Elementary Literacy Instruction, Allie Duellman
Increasing Diversity Exposure In Rural, Homogeneous Elementary Classrooms Through Picture Books, Meghan Flanary
Improving Writing Skills Through the Use of Morning Work in the Second-Grade Classroom, Catherine Nelson-Dittmann
Conferring With Elementary Students to Enhance Literacy Skills, Kelsey Patricelli
Critical Literacy and Read-Alouds for Social Justice Instruction in Primary Education, Erin Paul
Incorporating Social and Emotional Learning into Literacy Instruction within a Kindergarten Classroom, Kelsey Peterson
Integration of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Reading Intervention, Alison Pichel
Integrating Marie Clay’s Theory of Literacy Processing and Reading Recovery Into Small Group Reading Instruction, Katherine Ronning
Shifting Literacy Methods and Teaching Practices to Improve Equity In Schools For Black Girls, Danae Ross
Reading and Writing Reciprocity: The Teacher’s Answer to Fostering Accelerated Learning for Striving Students in Small Group Reading Intervention, Leah Wieseler Nowatzki
Implementing Project-Based Learning Within a Standards-Based Grading System, Hannah Yokom
Capstone Projects from 2019
Utilizing Text Sets To Teach Critical Literacy: Bringing Literacy Into The Social Studies Middle School Classroom, Brenna C. Balkus
How Does Enriched Differentiated Small-Group Instruction At The Middle-School Level Accelerated Learning And Promote Community?, Kathleen A. Bernard
Implementing Growth Mindset Learning in the Special Education English Language Arts Classroom, Jody Brenteson
Incorporating Multicultural Literature into the Upper Elementary Language Arts Classroom, Elizabeth M. Burgos
Instilling a Growth Mindset in Reading Interventions, Savannah Cespedes
Ipad Initiatives In The Elementary Classroom Enhancing Literacy Instruction, Vanessa Forsman
Integration Of Social Studies And/Or Science Within Your Literacy Workshop Model: A Professional Development Presentation, Karry Helgestad
Integration of Social Studies, Science and Language Arts Standards, Karry Helgestad
Picture Books for Teaching Social Justice Issues in the Elementary Classroom, Lindsey Kesanen
Creating A Love For Writing, Mary Kornmann
How Can Online-Games Be Used To Facilitate And Engage Students In Learning Chinese, Xiangjun Lu
Using Diverse Literature Along With Critical Literacy Strategies to Support Diversity and Equity in Spanish Immersion Classroom, Claudia Milena Noguera Yara
Middle Level Literacy: Individual Skills Screener and Plan for Response to Student Data, Emily Margaret Olson
A Necessity For Social And Emotional Learning In Kindergarten The Teaching Of Self-Regulation Through Literacy, Kirsten M. Pinkerton
Improving Language Skills Through Digital Storytelling For Primary Students, Stefanie Topinka
Utilizing Culturally Relevant, Multimodal Text Sets In Older Adolescent And Adult Learner Classrooms, Tamara Twiggs
Student Self-Efficacy: Strategies To Promote Academic Achievement, Jody Wenum
Tending Poetic Gardens: Weaving Poetry Into A Third Grade Curriculum, Mary Beth Youngblut
Capstone Projects from 2018
The Impact Of Newsela On Disciplinary Content Area Literacy To Improve Vocabulary Instruction, Nicole Anderson
Text Sets For Social Justice, Jessica Buck
Teaching English Language Learners In The Regular Education Classroom: A Professional Development Plan, Beth Hartokolis
Mentor Texts To Teach Grammar And Mechanics: A Curriculum, Beth Hillerns
A 21st Century Approach to Developing Engaged Writers in a Second Grade Classroom, BekkiRae House
Strategies That Enhance Voice-On Activities In Middle School Science, Larry Hunter
Thematic, Interdisciplinary Curricular Unit Developed For Fourth Grade On ‘The Science And Engineering Of Slime, Laura Johnston
The Use of a Culturally Responsive Text Set for Reinforcing Self-Regulation in Primary, Trauma-Affected Somali Students, Melinda Lomen
Visual Thinking Tools To Enhance Nonfiction Reading Comprehension In The Middle School, Anna Lund
Critical Literacy And Engagement In Special Education, Sara Nelson
Building Comprehension Skills With Cognitive Training, Mindy Oakley
Using Classcraft As A Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategy In The Classroom, Renae Otto
Student Engagement Through Character Counts!® Morning Meeting, Marcia Pankonin
Implementing Tier I And II Fluency Based Interventions In An Elementary Classroom, Shelley Rhein
Secondary Teachers Should Expose Rural Readers To Books That Are Culturally Different Than The Student's Personal Choice, Sarah Roiger
Movement And Mindfulness In The Kindergarten Classroom, Kylie Rosenthal
An Exploration Of Portfolios As An Alternative Assessment To Standardized Testing, Carolyn Schmitz
What Are Effective Ways To Increase Vocabulary Development In Emergent Readers, Kathryn Varner
How To Assist Teachers And Students In The Creation And Use Of Learner Profiles To Support Struggling Readers At The Middle School Level, Kendra Willaby
Strategies To Build The Academic Language Of English Language Students, Jill Wilsey
Capstone Projects from 2017
Making The Transition: Moving From A Pull-Out Model For EL Instruction To A Co-Teaching Models, Alyssa Kae Anderson
Effective Early Literacy Interventions, Strategies, And Supplemental Programs For Primary Students, Anna Anderson
Embedding Social Emotional Learning Goals Into A Reading Curriculum For Third Grade, Molly Tiedeman Brown
Implementing Best Practice Literacy Instruction Into A Middle School Social Studies Classroom, Christopher Devine
The Best Uses Of Digital Resources To Support And Engage Struggling Readers At The Middle School Level, Dianne Dorle
Reader Response Blogging Curriculum Guide To Support Digital Literacies And 21st Century Skills With 2nd Grade Students, Jessica Erickson
What Are Effective Strategies To Enhance Motivation And Engagement Of Secondary Struggling Readers To Grow Reading Achievement?, David Hemmesch
Literacy Coaching: A Research Based Coaching Guide, Mary E. House
A Family Approach To Emergent Reading And Writing, Amanda Jones
Meeting The Needs Of Struggling Readers In Middle School Social Studies, Megan Stevens
Independently Implementing Best Practices In Flexible Guided Reading At The Elementary School Level, Ashley Teare
How Can An Effective Parent Outreach Program Impact Literacy Achievement And Foster A Community Network At An Urban Charter School?, Anne C. Weisheipl