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Jones, Elizabeth A. – Assessment Update, 2009
The author has been working with colleagues Trudy Banta and Karen Black on a new Jossey-Bass book, "Designing Effective Assessment: Principles and Profiles of Good Practice," which focuses on assessment profiles from a variety of colleges and universities. These profiles also represent the spectrum of institutions from research…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Staff Development, Evaluation, College Faculty
Teague, Chad Michael – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Research has shown that teachers have the greatest impact on student learning more than any other factor (Haycock, 1998). Thus, highly qualified and effective teachers are the most important resource for schools and districts in order to educate all students. In a time of increased accountability and alternatively certified teachers, effective and…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Federal Legislation, Staff Development, Professional Development
Ivey, Shannon Kay – ProQuest LLC, 2010
This dissertation study focused on three aspects of staff development in North Texas: (1) funding sources, (2) types of professional learning programs, and (3) teachers' views of the effectiveness of the funded programs. Qualitative data came from interviews with nine district administrators concerning funding sources and how those resources…
Descriptors: Tax Rates, Questionnaires, Adult Learning, Program Effectiveness
Burgstahler, Sheryl; Moore, Elizabeth – Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 2009
Thirteen focus groups with a total of 53 postsecondary students with disabilities and 14 focus groups with a total of 72 personnel from student service offices on campuses nationwide identified access problems encountered by students with disabilities in these offices and potential solutions to these problems. Students shared experiences in which…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Disabilities, College Students, Accessibility (for Disabled)
Parkay, Forrest W. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
Describes the Southwest Texas Program for Improving Basic Skills Instruction in the Secondary Schools. It promotes a thoughtful, inquiry-oriented dialog between a university and six participating schools that encourages teachers to become more effective decision-makers. (MD)
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Decision Making, Educational Change, Instructional Materials
Kessler, Carolyn; And Others – 1996
This paper reports results of a research study linked to the effort of preparing teachers involved in literacy programs for a large adult population of non-native speakers of English in the state of Texas. Because of a state-initiated plan in Texas, the "Indicators of Program Quality for Adult Education and Literacy," extensive…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Attitude Change, Classroom Communication, English (Second Language)
Wycoff, Melinda; Nash, William R.; Juntune, Joyce E.; Mackay, Laura – Gifted Child Today, 2003
Maximum academic achievement for gifted and talented students can only be accomplished when teachers are given the tools, support, and training needed to strengthen instructional skills and develop knowledge of the social and emotional needs of the students they serve. Providing meaningful professional development to develop or enhance these…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Talent, Lifelong Learning, Staff Development

Lockard, Lea Ann – T.H.E. Journal, 2001
Describes the impact of technology planning on students' and teachers' learning based on experiences at a high school in Texas that provides academic alternatives to at-risk students. Discusses collaboration among teachers, principals, and district administrators; teachers' professional development; the technology committee; staff development;…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrators, Cooperative Planning, Curriculum Development
Dominguez, Domingo; Tunmer, William E. – 1979
To ascertain the degree of utilization of bilingual programs and the concerns and questions teachers may have about their implementation, the Division of Bilingual and International Education of the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory conducted a study which had four objectives relating to implementation of bilingual education programs in…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Change Agents, Educational Change, Educational Innovation
Feistritzer, C. Emily; And Others – 1979
This report examines the current status of federal and state involvement in educational personnel development. First, it describes the federal legislative process, and offers a list of members of Congressional committees dealing with education legislation. Next, it analyzes involvement of the U.S. Office of Education and of individual states in…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Basic Skills, Bilingual Education, Elementary Secondary Education