Zaira Jimenez
Biographic Data
| ID | 9511211 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Zaira Jimenez |
| GIVEN NAMES | Zaira |
| FAMILY NAME | Jimenez |
| SIGNATURE | JIMENEZ Z |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of California, Riverside |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Science Instruction for Students With Learning Disabilities
Elementary students with learning disabilities (LDs) often have limited opportunities to learn science, and little is known about how special educators engage in science instruction. This study drew on a nationally representative survey of elementary special education teachers to describe their roles, preparedness, time allocation, and perceived barriers. Most teachers reported minimal discipline-specific preparation and felt less prepared to tea…
A Family-Based Intervention for Early Elementary Students With Reading and Behavioral Difficulties
We created and tested a family-based intervention with a sample of U.S. families of children in Grades 1 and 2 with reading and behavioral difficulties to investigate its impact on text comprehension. Developed with input from parents, reading experts, and behavior specialists, Family-RISE (Reading Intervention with Supports for Engagement) integrates evidence-based practices for enhancing students’ knowledge of narrative texts with effective beh…
National Survey of 4th and 5th Grade Science Education Teachers
Elementary science education, particularly in the 4th and 5th grades, is essential for setting the foundation for lifelong science learning, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students for success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This stage is especially critical for students with disabilities, as achievement gaps between them and their peers emerge during elementary school. Despite this importance, litt…
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A Family-Based Intervention for Early Elementary Students With Reading and Behavioral Difficulties
We created and tested a family-based intervention with a sample of U.S. families of children in Grades 1 and 2 with reading and behavioral difficulties to investigate its impact on text comprehension. Developed with input from parents, reading experts, and behavior specialists, Family-RISE (Reading Intervention with Supports for Engagement) integrates evidence-based practices for enhancing students’ knowledge of narrative texts with effective beh…
National Survey of 4th and 5th Grade Science Education Teachers
Elementary science education, particularly in the 4th and 5th grades, is essential for setting the foundation for lifelong science learning, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students for success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This stage is especially critical for students with disabilities, as achievement gaps between them and their peers emerge during elementary school. Despite this importance, litt…
Science Instruction for Students With Learning Disabilities
Elementary students with learning disabilities (LDs) often have limited opportunities to learn science, and little is known about how special educators engage in science instruction. This study drew on a nationally representative survey of elementary special education teachers to describe their roles, preparedness, time allocation, and perceived barriers. Most teachers reported minimal discipline-specific preparation and felt less prepared to tea…
Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Reading and Literacy Development (2 works) · Science education (2 works) · Accountability (1 work) · Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills (1 work) · Comprehension (1 work) · Computer Science (1 work) · Developmental psychology (1 work) · Disability Education and Employment (1 work)