JAASEP WINTER 2025 - Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals

TABLE OF CONTENTS Stakeholders’ Experiences with Shadow Aides in an Inclusive School in Jamaica Leachman Do Analytical Thinking and Creativity Differ Between Gifted and Non-Gifted Students? An Exploration of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Scholars’ Doctoral Journey: An Autoethnographic Case StudyExploring the Departure Narratives of Special Education Inclusion Teachers in Central Georgia Issues and Insights in Determining Special Education Eligibility for Traumatic Brain Injury Resilience and Stressors: Examining Impact of COVID-19 on Rural Special Education Teachers Perspectives of Youth with Disabilities on Restorative Practice (RP) Circle Engagement and School Belonging Improving Transitions from Early Intervention (EI) to School: Strategies to Decrease Caregiver Stress and Increase Collaboration Between Families and School Professionals The Best Kept Secret: Readability and Accessibility of IEPs