In recent decades, researchers have made considerable contributions to the field of new teacher induction. More specifically, they have demonstrated that an effective induction program can increase teacher effectiveness and decrease teacher attrition (Ingersoll & Smith 2004; Ingersoll & Strong 2011; Villar & Strong 2007). Yet, little…

Outlines the linkage between the Stockton (California) Unified School District's assessment program and the concept of "Organizational Development" (OD). Although the program was not designed to be an OD project (it was to improve the district's management selection process), it did have an impact on management. (MD)

The purpose of the study was to help define the role of the county vocational education coordinator by surveying the opinions of professional educators. The following five population groups representing the 31 counties in the central region of California were chosen to respond to a mailed survey instrument: county vocational education…

Intended primarily for educators participating in already established local apprenticeship programs, the handbook provides information on the laws and agencies of apprenticeship, its traditions and practices, and administrative alternatives implemented in various programs. Modern apprenticeship programs are defined as combining on-the-job training…

This document presents the findings of a review of federal and state job training programs and governance structures in California that was commissioned to identify options for restructuring California's work force preparation policy and governance of the state's system of work force preparation programs through vocational education, job training,…