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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Armstrong, Teresa Kay; Hughes, Marie Tejero – International Journal of Special Education, 2012
Comprehension is a crucial academic skill that is necessary for independent living. Unfortunately many children with autism often exhibit difficulties being able to interpret and comprehend written language. There is limited research on effective comprehension practices to enhance the comprehension development of children with autism. Therefore,…
Descriptors: Independent Living, Written Language, Autism, Early Intervention
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Stetter, Maria Earman; Hughes, Marie Tejero – International Journal of Special Education, 2011
Reading comprehension is a crucial skill for academic success of all students. Very often, students with learning disabilities struggle with reading skills and since students learn new information in school by reading; these difficulties often increase the academic struggles students with learning disabilities face. The current study examined…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Student Attitudes, Learning Disabilities, Standardized Tests
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Hughes, Marie Tejero; Valle-Riestra, Diana Martinez – International Journal of Special Education, 2007
The purpose of this study was to determine what instructional practices that enhance outcomes for diverse learners do kindergarten teachers see as desirable and feasible to implement and which do they report implementing in their general education classroom. Ninety-five kindergarten teachers were asked about their perceptions and use of…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Teaching Methods, General Education, Special Education