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Hallet, Elaine – UCL IOE Press, 2014
This book focuses upon effective pedagogical leadership and practice in the leadership of learning within early years settings and children's centres. The book and accompanying DVD, containing real-life examples of early years leaders, provides a framework for reflective thinking and learning for those leading practice and working with children,…
Descriptors: Instructional Leadership, Reflection, Outdoor Education, Professional Development
Carter, Alex; Healey, Tim – Principal Leadership, 2011
Every secondary school leader in the United States is aware of the importance of a successful transition from middle to high school. Schools and districts have implemented many programs specifically designed to help rising freshmen successfully make the transition to high school, such as ninth-grade academies, mandatory interventions, small…
Descriptors: Parents, Professional Development, Parent Education, Transitional Programs
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Stowitschek, Joseph J.; Cheney, Douglas A.; Schwartz, Ilene S. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2000
This article calls for a rethinking of inservice education for teachers of children with disabilities as well as an investment in experimental modes of teacher renewal. Examples are presented of short-term internships where teachers are immersed in exemplary practices by host teachers in early education and school-to-adult life transition…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Educational Change, Educational Practices
Southern Regional Education Board, Atlanta, GA. – 2000
The Southern Regional Education Board's (SREB) Making Schools Work (MSW) initiative works with clusters of high schools and their feeder middle grades to raise student achievement in rural areas. MSW is based on the belief that all students can complete an "advantaged" curriculum, although some students may require more time,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Change Strategies, College Preparation
Brand, Betsy – American Youth Policy Forum Inc., 2004
This report draws heavily on the material already written about the programs and sites that were visited, as well as speakers at forums, presentations at roundtables, and summaries of discussion groups, available on the American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) website. This report describes some of the common approaches, strategies, and policies that…
Descriptors: Career Development, Educational Change, Change Strategies, High Schools
Guam Public School System, 2007
The Guam Education Policy Board initially adopted the Guam Public School System District Action Plan in May 2003. The DAP established the direction and details for improving academic performance in reading, math, and language arts by using the provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act as a framework. The adopted DAP was also used as a basis for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Indicators, Educational Planning, Academic Standards
Imel, Susan – 2000
Despite the fact that a majority of urban educators remain optimistic about the future of city schools, urban high schools face significant challenges. Many recent developments in high school reform have important implications for career and technical education (CTE) programs in urban high schools. Publications on reforming secondary education…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Articulation (Education), Career Counseling, Career Development