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Christian, Arthur Isaac, III – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Background: Research on principal preparedness for managing school finance is limited. Grounded in theory, principal preparation programs are without practical exercises for leadership readiness on budgets and finance. On its face, this topic is held the most responsible aspect of operations management, but the least studied in school leadership…
Descriptors: Principals, Readiness, Educational Finance, Money Management
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Brekelmans, Gerard; Poell, Rob F.; van Wijk, Kees – European Journal of Training and Development, 2013
Purpose: The aim of this paper is to present an inventory of expert opinions on the factors that influence the participation of registered nurses in continuing professional development (CPD) activities. Design/methodology/approach: A Delphi study was conducted among 38 Dutch experts (nursing employers, managers, education institutions, and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Professional Continuing Education, Professional Development, Influences
Haggerty, Brian Joseph – ProQuest LLC, 2011
The purpose of this study was to identify the competencies important for success in entry-level residence life positions. The literature suggests that student affairs professionals must ascertain which skills require further development in order to identify professional development activities that will increase proficiency and improve overall…
Descriptors: Expertise, Delphi Technique, Professional Development, Supervisors
Ryan, Sharon; Whitebook, Marcy; Cassidy, Deborah – Center for the Study of Child Care Employment, University of California at Berkeley, 2014
As a growing body of evidence links school success and early mathematical experiences, there is increasing interest in offering young children opportunities to bridge their informal understanding of mathematics with more formal concepts and processes. At the same time, many teachers and caregivers in the early care and education (ECE) field may…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Teachers
Muth, Nicole – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Technology rich learning environments provide the potential for engaging, relevant, and personalized curricula that prepare students for 21st century careers. However, a lack of strategic planning by educators results in available technology not being used to its fullest potential. Several educational organizations have published guidelines for…
Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Protestants, Private Schools, Technology Planning
Cortina, Lenore – ProQuest LLC, 2011
General education teachers have limited opportunities for professional learning that is designed to develop their capacity to differentiate curriculum and instruction adequately for gifted students. Administrators' decisions related to professional learning for general education teachers in gifted education are influenced by many factors. This…
Descriptors: Expertise, General Education, School Administration, Administration