Many parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have reported general discontent with the services offered by the education system and have advocated for increased ASD-specific services to better meet their children's educational needs. The elements of best practice offer an ideal model for educational support. There are, however,…

Presents a conceptual framework intended to indicate the need to consider curriculum implementation, staff development, and evaluation as integrally linked in the curriculum change process and to reinforce the idea of involving teachers meaningfully. (RS)

Describes the Levels of Technology Implementation (LoTi) framework designed to help school districts restructure staff development curricula to include concept-/process-based instruction, authentic uses of technology, and qualitative assessment. The LoTi framework implementation levels are presented in a sidebar. (JKP)

An outline of evaluation guidelines for multicultural education is provided as an aid to local Washington state school districts. The guidelines are divided into sections on curriculum, instruction, and staff development. Within each section, a goal statement is followed by specific recommendations. For example, to achieve the instructional goal…

Describes the Technology Integration Enhancement (TIE) model that was developed to encourage technology integration at the elementary school level. The conceptual framework, staff development, and the Concerns-Based Adoption Model which comprise the TIE model are explained; and an evaluation of the TIE model is described. (Contains 14 references.)…

This document contains the project descriptions, objectives, evaluation procedures and results, summary and conclusions, as well as recommendations for the 1981-82 Project Evaluation Reports and Progress Reports of the Tulsa Public Schools. Part 1 contains the project evaluations of: (1) advanced placement curriculum, (2) art/drama gifted and…

Presents an evaluation of the U.S. Department of Education's Star Schools project for distance education. Topics include state regulations and requirements; selection process; teacher support; assistance to schools, including staff development; use of technology; student outcomes; affect on curriculum and school activities; funding cycle; and…

An overview is provided of the planning processes used at Okaloosa-Walton Community College (OWCC) in budgeting and curriculum, staff, and program development. First, the curriculum planning process is described in terms of its purpose; faculty, staff, and administrator involvement; educational goals for OWCC; the development of evaluation…

This K-12 social studies curriculum guide was developed to provide local schools in South Dakota with a point of departure for their own curriculum development. There are five sections to the guide. Section one, "Social Studies Standards of Excellence," discusses shared decision making and commitment, community support for the social studies,…

The general objective of this study is to assist in the improvement of compensatory education programs in Massachusetts through modifications of current programs based on evaluations specific enough to permit the formulation of concrete recommendations for improvement. A 10 percent sample of projects was chosen for study as theoretically…

Discusses staff development for technology use whose goal is to help teachers use technology as a dynamic part of the curriculum. Highlights include creating a team to design a vision of technology integration; understanding adult learners; assessing teachers' needs; designing individual learning plans (ILPs); and evaluating staff development…

The responsibility of the reading/language arts program is to provide quality instruction, materials, and assessment practices to a diverse community of students. The responsibility of the Supervisor of Reading/Language Arts is to provide leadership toward integrating all communication skills with focus on increased student learning. There is no…

Describes preservice and in-service teacher education programs by the Collaboration for the Improvement of Teacher Education (CITE) to develop reflective thinking in students, focusing on the Framework for Reflective Pedagogical Thinking, a coding scheme developed by CITE to analyze students' reflective thinking about curriculum, methods, and…

Describes way in which National Assessment of Educational Progress materials can be used by educators attempting to set instructional priorities and improve instructional programs. (JC)

Describes how to create a school or district model for an Internet staff development training program for integrating information access skills into the school curriculum. Highlights include instructional design; facility development, including computer workstations; hands-on workshops that include electronic mail, gopher, and downloading;…