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Zrike, Sara; Connolly, Christine – Journal of Staff Development, 2015
In early November 2013, the authors started talking about visiting the Hurley School, a dual-language school in Boston, Massachusetts. The Hurley School had spent considerable time transitioning to the Common Core State Standards on literacy, but little time addressing the shifts in math. They worried that math classes were no longer rigorous…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Teacher Leadership, Specialists, Teamwork
Kenneth M. Zeichner, Editor; Linda Darling-Hammond, Editor; Amy I. Berman, Editor; Dian Dong, Editor; Gary Sykes, Editor – National Academy of Education, 2024
The National Academy of Education (NAEd) undertook this consensus report on the evaluation and improvement of teacher preparation programs (TPPs). Specifically, this consensus report aims to (1) identify and disseminate best practices for evaluating and improving TPPs to promote teacher effectiveness and student achievement; (2) provide…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Program Evaluation, Accountability, Program Improvement
Fulton, Mary; Gianneschi, Matt; Blanco, Cheryl; DeMaria, Paolo – Education Commission of the States, 2014
The Developmental Strategies for College Readiness and Success Resource Guide was produced by the Education Commission of the States and the Southern Regional Education Board for the "Countdown to 2015: Developmental Strategies to Advance Readiness in the Common Core Era" convening held April 21-23, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The…
Descriptors: College Readiness, Success, Developmental Studies Programs, Guides
Bowles, Anne; Brand, Betsy – American Youth Policy Forum, 2009
"Learning Around the Clock: Benefits of Expanded Learning Opportunities for Older Youth" identifies and describes Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELOs) that improve academic performance, college and career preparation, social and emotional development, and health and wellness outcomes for underserved youth. The term "expanded learning…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Disadvantaged Youth, Youth Programs, After School Programs
Hallagan, John – Teacher, 1981
A teacher describes how he took control of a notoriously "tough" fifth and sixth grade class by opening lines of communication; establishing rules; designating responsibilities; emphasizing pride, self-control, and teamwork; and building confidence. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Discipline, Improvement Programs
Dougherty, Van; Odden, Allan – State Education Leader, 1982
In the past few years, numerous states have initiated school improvement programs. These programs have included any or all of the following characteristics: (1) teacher and administrator certification and competency tests; (2) school-based planning; (3) staff development; (4) student assessment; (5) revised curricula and instructional strategies;…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Improvement Programs, Program Descriptions, State Programs
Loucks-Horsley, Susan; Hergert, Leslie F. – 1985
This guide for school improvement uses as its foundation the Concerns-Based Adoption Model which describes the changing feelings of individuals as they learn about, prepare for, use, and refine new practices. Seven linear steps are depicted as they relate to the school improvement process: (1) establishing the school improvement project: (2)…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Improvement Programs, Needs Assessment
Southeastern Regional Vision for Education (SERVE), Tallahassee, FL. – 1991
The Southeastern Regional Vision for Education (SERVE) provides information on re-designing curriculum and instruction in schools, re-defining roles and responsibilities of school staffs, and promoting changes to address the needs of the Southeast's growing and diverse student population. SERVE offers a series of publications entitled "Hot…
Descriptors: Effective Schools Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Improvement Programs
School Administrator, 1985
Featured are 8 of the 17 exemplary staff development programs selected by the Advisory Panel of the National Center for the Improvement of Learning. Nine of the programs were featured in the February issue. (Author/DCS)
Descriptors: Awards, Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Improvement Programs
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Vye, Nancy J.; Bransford, John D. – Educational Leadership, 1981
Explores the similarities and differences among three thinking skills programs that help students analyze and evaluate their own problem-solving skills. (MLF)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Improvement Programs, Intellectual Development
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Minkler, Roy – Clearing House, 1980
This article describes a pilot program to identify students with irregular attendance and to coordinate follow-up services for them. (SJL)
Descriptors: Attendance, Coordination, Dropout Prevention, High Schools
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 1983
From 1981 through 1983, 32 schools in 28 districts participated in the pilot study authorized by California's School Attendance Improvement Act. On the basis of that study, the first of this report's two chapters offers six steps for a comprehensive approach to improving attendance: (1) assessing actual attendance, (2) developing policies and…
Descriptors: Attendance, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
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Wolfe, Michael P. – NASSP Bulletin, 1988
Describes how one inner city school involved its teaching staff in developing a plan to improve the learning environment. A "building action plan" was developed to serve as the framework for the school improvement process. (CJH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Improvement Programs
New, Wendy Jo; Rhines, Chris; Walter, Fran; Klekotka, Peggie – Learning Point Associates / North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL), 2005
This toolkit is designed to provide educational leaders with information, tools, resources, and practical examples to help schools to effectively implement Title I schoolwide programs. It is intended to serve as a useful resource for states, districts, and schools to use, along with other resources and technical support, to create or refine…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Improvement, School Activities, Improvement Programs
Askins, Billy E.; And Others – 1987
Establishing partnerships between institutions of higher education (IHEs) and local education agencies (LEAs) is a common recommendation in the many state and national reports advocating the reform of education. The rationale for such partnerships is that collaboration can assist LEAs in their efforts for school improvement, while IHEs can more…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College School Cooperation, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
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