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Cuddapah, Jennifer L.; Masci, Frank J.; Smallwood, Jo Ellen; Holland, Jennifer – NASSP Bulletin, 2008
The development and implementation of a Professional Development School (PDS)--sponsored summer program for at-risk secondary students is described. Literature related to PDSs and summer programs is followed by a presentation of data findings and analysis. Attendance and grade point average data gathered on the 17 participating rising ninth…
Descriptors: Professional Development Schools, Summer Programs, Grade Point Average, Grade 9
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Erlandson, David; And Others – NASSP Bulletin, 1987
The Texas A and M University Principals' Center serves principals by providing them with the orientation, skills, and understanding to enhance their position as instructional leaders in their schools. Some of the services offered include a Summer Academy with nine regional clusters to support principals in their regions, and a toll-free hotline…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Feedback, Leadership, Management Development
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Peterson, Kent D.; Finn, Chester E., Jr. – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
Outlines the special summer humanities institutes for secondary school principals that began at three universities in 1984 and were funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. (MD)
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Humanities, Institutes (Training Programs), Principals
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Armstrong, Deborah; And Others – NASSP Bulletin, 1996
When teachers become technologically literate, students are the beneficiaries. Principals can ensure that appropriate supports are present and the school climate encourages teachers' professional development efforts. One such program is Computer Assisted Teacher Talk, a summer-institute program that helps teachers learn to use computers to foster…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Computer Literacy, Educational Environment, Educational Technology