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Brown, Julian; Doveston, Mary – Teacher Development, 2014
This paper evaluates the perceived impact of the National Award (NA) for Special Educational Needs (SEN) Coordination in English mainstream schools. The Award was introduced in 2009 and has been mandatory for all new Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCos) since its inception. The framework used for the evaluation is based on the learning…
Descriptors: Special Education, Educational Needs, Special Needs Students, Special Programs
Fagan, Tom; Traylor, Tera – Communique, 2009
Granting awards to recognize outstanding service and leadership is among the more important functions of professional associations. The School Psychologist of the Year Award (SPYA) is one of several national-level recognitions. Although NASP's annual SPYA dates only to 1991, several state associations were already granting such distinctions. Their…
Descriptors: Awards, School Psychologists, Professional Associations, School Psychology
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Bauer, Stephen M.; Arthanat, Sajay – Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 2010
The purpose of this paper was to evaluate the impact of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) grant programs of 5 federal agencies National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. Department of Education (USDE), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and…
Descriptors: Awards, Technology Transfer, Disabilities, Program Effectiveness
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Hemphill, Michael A.; Richards, K. Andrew; Blankenship, Bonnie T.; Beck, Stephanie; Keith, Diane – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2012
In 2007, the physical education program at Sunnyside Middle School in Lafayette, Indiana, was in constant flux. Teacher turnover occurred annually, facilities were subpar, the curriculum was outdated, opportunities for professional development were rare, and most importantly, students lacked maximum movement opportunities in physical education. In…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Physical Activities, Inservice Teacher Education, Program Improvement
Bochynek, Bettina, Ed. – UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (NJ1), 2007
"Beating the Drums for Attention" is the metaphorical title chosen to reflect the continuous effort carried out by adult educators to promote learning, to encourage a joyful approach to it and to motivate learners to be part of and actively influence the overall reflexive process they are involved in. What carries the whole movement is…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Adult Educators, Foreign Countries