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Taylor-Mendoza, Jennifer – ProQuest LLC, 2010
The purpose of this study was to identify instructional strategies and support services of five learning community programs that focus on the retention of African American students at California Community Colleges. Empirical research indicates that colleges and universities have historically structured their curricula, student services programs,…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, African American Students, Mentors, Community Colleges
Seymour, Sharon – Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, 2009
This report examines the literature on practices and programs seeking to improve students' transition from adult education to postsecondary education. Ultimately, the report seeks to provide practitioners with models for effective strategies in transitioning students to postsecondary education that can be implemented at community colleges…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Community Colleges, Adult Education, Staff Development
Umbach, Kenneth W. – 1998
Computers and Internet access are becoming increasingly frequent tools and resources in California's K-12 schools. Discussions with teachers and other education personnel and a review of published documents and other sources show the range of uses found in California classrooms, suggest what are the best practices with respect to computer…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Development, Educational Policy
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Cegelka, Patricia Thomas; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1987
A descriptive study concerning educational service delivery for limited English-proficient disabled students was conducted in 145 California school districts. Results provided both quantitative and qualitative information concerning proportional representation, screening, identification, evaluation, re-evaluation, school-family interactions,…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Office of School Improvement. – 1990
This manual invites California's educators and residents to join in planning and implementing changes that will improve elementary schooling. Chapters cover: (1) the processes of planning and implementing change; (2) quality criteria for elementary schools; (3) the program quality review process; (4) practice exercises and scenarios; (5) exercises…
Descriptors: Criteria, Educational Change, Educational Environment, Educational Improvement
Southern Regional Education Board, Atlanta, GA. – 2000
This document provides a framework for academic and career/technical teachers who want to raise students' achievement through real-life projects reflecting the rigorous academic and technical standards needed for further learning in the workplace and postsecondary education. The document begins with definitions of the six A's of project-based…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Case Studies, Classroom Techniques