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Baron, Sarah; Immekus, Jason C.; González, Juan Carlos; Yun, Cathy K. – Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue, 2016
The pendulum is shifting from teacher-directed approaches in childhood education towards child-directed learning where developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) inform curriculum and instruction. This study explored the perspectives of teachers and administrators towards the supports and barriers of DAP and play in Transitional Kindergarten (TK)…
Descriptors: Play, Kindergarten, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Teacher Attitudes
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Bauman, Jamie – Studying Teacher Education, 2015
This self-study of pretend gunplay in my Transitional Kindergarten (TK) classroom was designed to guide me in not only improving my practice within the classroom, but also informing the development of sound classroom policies related to pretend gun-and-weapons play that balance children's developmental needs with my commitment to peace and…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Kindergarten, Play, Children
Parrish, Tom; Poland, Lindsay; Arellanes, Melissa; Ernandes, Jessica; Viloria, Jason – California Comprehensive Center at WestEd, 2011
Education practitioners and policymakers grapple with ways to ensure that students are adequately prepared for college and careers. An important step is ensuring that students graduate from high school. A number of studies indicate that programs and strategies designed to assist middle grades students' transition to high school can contribute…
Descriptors: High Schools, Graduation Rate, School Effectiveness, Transitional Programs
Scala, Jenny; Fabel, Patrice; Parrish, Tom – California Comprehensive Center at WestEd, 2012
Successful entry into kindergarten and transitions into middle grades school are crucial to academic success, high school graduation, and post-secondary outcomes. An array of studies have revealed the contribution that transition strategies have made in reducing student dropouts, in enhancing academic performance, in alleviating student and family…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Student Adjustment, Elementary Schools, Elementary School Students
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
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Stebbins, Gary – Educational Leadership and Administration: Teaching and Program Development, 2009
Increased class sizes and advising responsibilities are the new realities in California's graduate programs of Educational Administration. In order to effectively meet new challenges, professors must make adjustments in venue, plan meticulously, utilize technology, distribute leadership, and implement alternative grading systems. This is a…
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Adult Learning, Leadership Effectiveness, Grading
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
Fleck, Karen – NHSA Journal, 1994
Examines the implementation and curriculum of the Santa Clara County Head Start Transition Project, a program designed to help preschoolers adjust to the public school environment. Discusses key lessons learned from the project and specific ideas and activities that can be used by Head Start programs to smooth the transition from preschool to…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Early Childhood Education, Educational Strategies, Parent Participation
Moore, Andrew – National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education and Families (NJ1), 2007
For young people who have dropped out of school, are out of work, or lack connections to family or other caring adults, there are often no easy answers. Their hopes for a better life are frequently no different than those harbored by their more advantaged peers, but their path to adulthood is rendered more difficult by tangled combinations of…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Young Adults, Outreach Programs, Partnerships in Education
Fein, Scott; Melnick, Sara – 2001
This booklet depicts the thinking of state-level and local-level advocates and policymakers regarding the complementary nature of service learning and school-to-work and explains the benefits of linking the two strategies through partnerships. The similarities and differences between service learning and school-to-work are presented along with…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Articulation (Education), Career Exploration, Comparative Analysis