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Thoman, Sarah E. – ProQuest LLC, 2021
This study aimed to provide evidence for the reliability and validity of the "Systems Coaching Survey (SCS)." Systems coaching is an approach to building capacity among groups of educators to drive educational reform efforts by employing seven interdependent sets of skills (interpersonal communication, data-based problem solving, team…
Descriptors: Test Reliability, Test Validity, Coaching (Performance), Psychometrics
Amanda Colleen Picard – ProQuest LLC, 2022
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the implementation of the "Phonics First"® program within one district to inform district level curriculum team decisions and program planning moving forward. As a level 4 Directed State Support district, the studied district was looking for ways to close the achievement gap and raise overall…
Descriptors: Reading Programs, Phonics, Teaching Methods, Reading Instruction
Butler, Aimee – ProQuest LLC, 2019
This study was designed to identify professional development needs of classroom teachers and exceptional education assistants who teach regular and exceptional education students within the same classroom. The researcher assessed the needs of classroom teachers and exceptional education assistants using a Likert scale survey to identify areas of…
Descriptors: Elementary Schools, Inclusion, Program Implementation, Faculty Development
Ayers, Milton A., Jr. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The purpose of this study was to assess teacher perceptions in implementing a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) plan in an elementary school. The study was mainly quantitative, using surveys, personal interviews, and observations to measure teacher perceptions. The study focused on the common areas. The rules, procedures, and…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Teacher Attitudes, Intervention, Elementary School Teachers
Smith, Steven W. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a correlation between the implementation of standards-based grading (SBG) and a rise in student achievement as indicated by the evaluation of end-of-course exam data from the four core subject areas in secondary schools--English, Algebra, Government, and Biology. This mixed methods study…
Descriptors: Correlation, Grading, Tests, Scores
Tilghman, Patricia Marie – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The demographic composition of America's population has changed significantly over the past several decades which is reflected in classrooms that are culturally and linguistically more diverse. In particular, the rapidly growing population of non-native English speaking students has highlighted the need for language instruction programs to…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Second Language Instruction, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education
Moore, Wendy – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The focus of this dissertation is evidence-based testing practices in nursing education. Specifically, this research study explored the implementation of evidence-based testing practices between nursing faculty of various experience levels. While the significance of evidence-based testing in nursing education is well documented, little is known…
Descriptors: Statistical Analysis, Evidence Based Practice, Nursing Education, Teaching Experience
Long, Derek – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The racial achievement gap is a problem that is plaguing America's school system. Across the country, black and brown students are performing below their white classmates. According to researchers like Gloria Ladson-Billings and Geneva Gay, one of the most effective ways to reduce the achievement gap is to use culturally relevant instruction. The…
Descriptors: Achievement Gap, Racial Differences, Ethnicity, Barriers
Fernandez, Maria Clara – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The purpose of this study was to: (1) describe elementary teachers' perceptions on their preparedness to implement the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards (ELA-CCSS); (2) determine how perceptions influenced changes in instructional practices; and (3) to explore ELA-CCSS implementation challenges and/or barriers in supporting teacher…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Program Implementation, English
Shaw, Kimberly A. – ProQuest LLC, 2016
The purpose of this study was to describe the relationship of the implementation of CHARACTERplus and student discipline in twelve elementary schools of a large Midwestern urban school district. The goal of this study was to identify if there was relationship between the implementation of CHARACTERplus and the number of office discipline referrals…
Descriptors: Elementary Schools, Program Implementation, Urban Schools, School Districts
MacCrindle, Amy N. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
This study followed mindset changes in elementary teachers as they transitioned from traditional grading to standards based grading during the earliest stages of the change process. A pre- and post-survey of mindsets of participants, individual interviews, and a focus group interview were conducted. While the results of the pre- and post-survey…
Descriptors: Grading, Academic Standards, Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Surveys
Hawkins, Keturah-Elizabeth Harriett – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Food allergies are an increasing health concern in the United States, affecting nearly 6 million children under the age of 18 years. Research has suggested that 18% of school-age children will have their first allergic reactions at school. Life-threatening allergic reactions experienced by children in the school setting are on the rise; however,…
Descriptors: Food, Allergy, Emergency Programs, Program Implementation
Thomas, Jonathan M. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
A case-comparative mixed methods approach was used to discover how faculty members' teaching perspectives changed as they adopted an eportfolio tool (Pathbrite). Ten faculty members took the Teaching Perspectives Inventory (TPI) before and after using the tool during Fall semester 2015. Also, systems logs were collected and interviews were…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Electronic Publishing, Adoption (Ideas), Teacher Attitudes
Larson, Christina – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The purpose of this quantitative study was to explore the influence of principal leadership behaviors and potential of utilizing adult learning strategies on the development of a school's professional learning environment (PLE). The intention was also to determine if principals considered themselves prepared to develop and sustain such an…
Descriptors: Principals, Leadership Styles, Program Implementation, Faculty Development
Martin, Catherine Anne – ProQuest LLC, 2017
This study, "Teacher Insight: The Implementation of the Common Core State Standards in California School Districts" was designed to glean teacher voice on the large-scale reform. With a need for a global workforce in a 21st century society the existing education system is undergoing a tremendous change in order to prepare students for…
Descriptors: Program Implementation, Common Core State Standards, School Districts, Teacher Attitudes