This resource was prepared in response to a request for examples of developmental screening activities in Early Learning Challenge (ELC) States. This information will be helpful to States as they consider how to identify and address health, behavioral, and developmental needs of children with high needs. To address this request, ELC TA reviewed…

Under the supervision of a licensed early intervention provider, paraprofessionals play an indispensable role in implementation of home and community-based services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families in Colorado. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 requires that…

In this "FastFacts," a state asks the Center on Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes (CEELO) to recommend experts in the field of assessing young children who are English Language Learners (ELL) to train administrators and psychologists working in district preschool programs for young children with special needs? This is particularly…

Current workforce reform, known as Remodelling the School Workforce, is part of an enduring policy process where there have been tensions between public and private sector structures and cultures. I show that the New Right and New Labour governments who have built and configured site based performance management over the past quarter of a century…

More than ever before, Californians recognize that preschool provides young children with a strong start in school and life. Research confirms that effective preschool not only prepares children for kindergarten, but benefits them in the long-term. Despite the benefits, only 48% of 3- and 4-year-old children attend preschool in California. While…

This interim report summarizes NCLB Title I Part A funded services that support eligible students and staff at participating private non-profit schools in the Austin Independent School District's (AISD) attendance zone between 2004 and 2006. AISD as the fiscal agent of Title I funds is responsible for oversight and management of these funds as…

Complaints, hearings, legal opinions, and lawsuits on issues surrounding the training and supervision of paraprofessionals are increasing. Concern over the lack of preparation of paraprofessionals and the sporadic nature of the training that is available to them (Morgan, Hofmeister, & Ashbaker, 1995; Pickett, 1996) have led to the development…

There has been a diversity of activity to change policies relating to the recruitment, admission, and preparation of new educational professionals in college and university settings. These policies, coupled with state mandated polices to upgrade the competence of current teachers and administrators, has resulted in a great amount of policy to…

In April 1996, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed into law the School Improvement and Technology Program, providing $150 million over five years to help districts update and upgrade technology and train faculty to use it. The Iowa Communication Network was developed to strengthen small districts while protecting their long-standing community…

In 1989, Saddleback College (SC) and nine other California community colleges were selected for an on-site review of the uses and benefits of Assembly Bill (AB) 1725 faculty and staff development funds. The materials in this report describe the process and criteria used by the Saddleback College Faculty and Staff Development Committee to allocate…

This report summarizes 2007-2008 school year activities and services in Austin Independent School District funded through the federal NCLB Title I Part A and Part D grants to serve eligible students and staff at facilities for neglected youth or delinquent youth located in the AISD attendance zone.

California Assembly Bill (AB) 1725, the 1988 community college reform bill, set aside funding for locally developed and implemented staff development programs. Though staff development has been a priority at American River College (ARC) for the past 10 years, the additional monies from AB 1725 will allow the college to expand existing programs as…

Identifies district administrators' responsibilities for implementing Tennessee's Comprehensive Education Reform Act. Lists 11 short-range plans concerned with distributing career ladder information and determining and executing staff development and evaluation plans. Suggests 10 questions regarding evaluation and staff development which need to…

Argues for the development of a national policy for early childhood education in Britain. Recent legislation and current initiatives are discussed. Offers policy proposals concerning (1) responsibility for provision of services; (2) quality of care and education; (3) responsiveness to parents; and (4) recruitment, training, and support of staff.…

Eight essays are presented which reflect current problems, issues, and practices related to the development of teacher and administrator expertise. The authors are school district and public school administrators, faculty of schools of education, and a director of staff development in a state department of education. The topics treated are: (1)…