Laron A Scott
Biographic Data
| ID | 4467970 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Laron A Scott |
| GIVEN NAMES | Laron A |
| FAMILY NAME | Scott |
| SIGNATURE | SCOTT L A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Virginia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2264-6334 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A Theory Towards Special Education Teachers of Color Turnover: A Critical Analysis of Racialized Working Conditions
Factors Influencing the Attrition and Retention of Special Education Teachers Based on Gender and Racial Differences
Inclusive educational and vocational predictors of postsecondary education for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Postsecondary education provides substantial benefits to transition-age youth in promoting improved career outcomes, but many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are denied opportunities in this area. Previous research has shown that inclusive academic education and vocational activities lead to better outcomes, but it is unclear how often individuals with IDD engage in these activities and how they promote better o…
Why Do They Stay? Factors Associated With Special Education Teachers’ Persistence
Special education teacher (SET) persistence and attrition have been investigated for several decades. However, there are several predictors for SETs’ intent to stay or leave that are yet to be investigated. Using Bandura’s social cognitive theory, we developed the Special Education Teacher Persistence in Teaching Survey (SETPTS) and examined multiple factors for SETs’ persistence in their careers despite a range of challenges they face. Ninety-si…
When Salt Ain’t Enough: A Critical Quantitative Analysis of Special Education and Education Degree Production
Background/Context: An ever-growing list of scholars in the United States have highlighted the importance of racially/ethnically diverse teachers. There is evidence suggesting that White teachers, who represent most teachers in the United States, may act to the detriment of the academic and socioemotional outcomes of minoritized students. What has been given limited attention is the degree production within special education (SPED) and education …
Teacher candidates’ abilities to develop universal design for learning and universal design for transition lesson plans
The current study was used to examine a universal design for learning (UDL) and universal design for transition (UDT) training intervention that was provided to 52 preservice and inservice teacher candidates enrolled in 2 special education teacher method courses. The UDL and UDT frameworks were used to support teachers’ efforts to develop lesson plans that meet a full range of student academic and transition needs. Following the intervention, tea…
Experience of Black Male Special Education Teachers: Are Alternative Licensure Programs the Desired Route for Recruitment and Preparation
Many Black men interested in special education careers enroll in alternate route special education programs over traditional preparation programs. However, there is little research that focuses on their reasons for choosing special education alternate route programs and what makes these programs an effective choice for Black men pursuing teaching careers in special education. This qualitative study interviewed Black men regarding (a) reasons they…
Experience of Black Male Special Education Teachers: Are Alternative Licensure Programs the Desired Route for Recruitment and Preparation
Many Black men interested in special education careers enroll in alternate route special education programs over traditional preparation programs. However, there is little research that focuses on their reasons for choosing special education alternate route programs and what makes these programs an effective choice for Black men pursuing teaching careers in special education. This qualitative study interviewed Black men regarding (a) reasons they…
A Theory Towards Special Education Teachers of Color Turnover: A Critical Analysis of Racialized Working Conditions
Teacher candidates’ abilities to develop universal design for learning and universal design for transition lesson plans
The current study was used to examine a universal design for learning (UDL) and universal design for transition (UDT) training intervention that was provided to 52 preservice and inservice teacher candidates enrolled in 2 special education teacher method courses. The UDL and UDT frameworks were used to support teachers’ efforts to develop lesson plans that meet a full range of student academic and transition needs. Following the intervention, tea…
Teacher candidates’ abilities to develop universal design for learning and universal design for transition lesson plans
The current study was used to examine a universal design for learning (UDL) and universal design for transition (UDT) training intervention that was provided to 52 preservice and inservice teacher candidates enrolled in 2 special education teacher method courses. The UDL and UDT frameworks were used to support teachers’ efforts to develop lesson plans that meet a full range of student academic and transition needs. Following the intervention, tea…
Experience of Black Male Special Education Teachers: Are Alternative Licensure Programs the Desired Route for Recruitment and Preparation
Many Black men interested in special education careers enroll in alternate route special education programs over traditional preparation programs. However, there is little research that focuses on their reasons for choosing special education alternate route programs and what makes these programs an effective choice for Black men pursuing teaching careers in special education. This qualitative study interviewed Black men regarding (a) reasons they…
When Salt Ain’t Enough: A Critical Quantitative Analysis of Special Education and Education Degree Production
Background/Context: An ever-growing list of scholars in the United States have highlighted the importance of racially/ethnically diverse teachers. There is evidence suggesting that White teachers, who represent most teachers in the United States, may act to the detriment of the academic and socioemotional outcomes of minoritized students. What has been given limited attention is the degree production within special education (SPED) and education …
Why Do They Stay? Factors Associated With Special Education Teachers’ Persistence
Special education teacher (SET) persistence and attrition have been investigated for several decades. However, there are several predictors for SETs’ intent to stay or leave that are yet to be investigated. Using Bandura’s social cognitive theory, we developed the Special Education Teacher Persistence in Teaching Survey (SETPTS) and examined multiple factors for SETs’ persistence in their careers despite a range of challenges they face. Ninety-si…
Inclusive educational and vocational predictors of postsecondary education for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Postsecondary education provides substantial benefits to transition-age youth in promoting improved career outcomes, but many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are denied opportunities in this area. Previous research has shown that inclusive academic education and vocational activities lead to better outcomes, but it is unclear how often individuals with IDD engage in these activities and how they promote better o…
Factors Influencing the Attrition and Retention of Special Education Teachers Based on Gender and Racial Differences
A Theory Towards Special Education Teachers of Color Turnover: A Critical Analysis of Racialized Working Conditions
Psychology (7 works) · Pedagogy (6 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Disability Education and Employment (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Mathematics education (3 works) · Parental Involvement in Education (3 works) · Political science (3 works)