Date of Award

5-2026

Degree Type

Creative Project

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Special Education and Rehabilitation

Committee Chair(s)

Kaitlin Bundock (Committee Chair)

Committee

Kaitlin Bundock

Committee

Heather Newell

Committee

Kristen Rolf

Abstract

Graduation from high school is a critical milestone that leads to better job opportunities, higher education, and a lifetime of economic stability, which is why improving graduation rates is a critically important focus. However, many students who attend alternative schools face significant barriers to graduation, including inconsistent attendance, academic deficits, and personal challenges. The purpose of this creative project is to develop a self-determination intervention to support students when working on credit recovery. This creative project includes (1) a description of relevant research used to inform this project, (2) a description of the intervention and how it worked for students, based on teacher reflection, and (3) a description of a training used to teach tutors how to implement the intervention. The goal of this project is to empower students to develop lifelong self-regulation skills that extend beyond high school. By implementing the PHOENIX intervention, students gain tools to navigate academic and personal challenges, build greater confidence, resilience, and self-determination.

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