Program
Special Education M.A.
Number of Pages
49
Year Approved
2026
First Advisor
Meghan Cavalier
Second Reader
Julie Winn
Abstract
Teacher-student relationships are an essential part of schooling for all students. For students with disabilities, it may be more important. The reasoning behind this could be that creating positive relationships with teachers is crucial for students who have deficits in their social, emotional, and behavioral skills. By creating positive relationships, students with disabilities can see an increase in academic achievement, better behavioral outcomes, and an increase in the well-being of the student. Teachers can achieve this by creating an environment that welcomes engagement and inclusion of all students and offering praise, especially to students with disabilities. When positive relationships are established, teachers will also find a decrease in stress and an increase in job satisfaction
Degree Name
Special Education M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Recommended Citation
Linder, C. E. (2026). How Do Teacher-Student Relationships Affect Behavior Outcomes in Students With Disabilities? [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/1290
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