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Assessing the Impact of ISO: 9001 Implementation on School Teaching and Learning Processes
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Fernández-Cruz, Francisco José; Rodríguez-Mantilla, Jesús Miguel; Fernández-Díaz, Ma José – Quality Assurance in Education: An International Perspective, 2019
Purpose: A growing number of schools are now implementing quality management systems (QMS). As a result, studies are being conducted to assess the educational benefits of these systems and their capacity to identify areas for improvement in school processes and performance. The purpose the present study is to assess the impact of ISO:9001…
Descriptors: Standards, Total Quality Management, Program Implementation, Educational Benefits
Leading the Common Core State Standards: From Common Sense to Common Practice
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Dunkle, Cheryl A. – Corwin, 2012
Many educators agree that we already know how to foster student success, so what is keeping common sense from becoming common practice? The author provides step-by-step guidance for overcoming the barriers to adopting the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and achieving equity and excellence for all students. As an experienced teacher and…
Descriptors: State Standards, Total Quality Management, Academic Standards, Educational Policy
From High School to Learning Communities: Five Domains of Best Practice
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Oxley, Diana – Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, 2008
This booklet summarizes research on best practices for implementing successful small learning communities and career academies. When well implemented, improvements in instructional and personalization strategies in combination with structural supports have demonstrated improved student attendance and learning. "From High School to Learning…
Descriptors: Best Practices, High School Students, Communities of Practice, Career Academies
Sharing Craft Knowledge: The Soul of Principal Peer Assessment.
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Abbott, James E. – T.H.E. Journal, 1996
Describes the implementation of a peer assessment process for school principals using a New Skills Profile of essential craft skills: teaching methods, budgetary competence, networking, technological literacy, communication, leadership, conflict resolution, diversity, systems thinking, and Total Quality Management principles. Participating…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Competence, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Pluralism
The TQM "Walk the Talk" Classroom Pilot Program.
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Leigh, David – 1994
The "Walk the Talk" classroom model was developed at Temple Junior College, in Texas, to help teachers include the principles of total quality management (TQM) in the classroom. This report presents results from a pilot project in which 29 teachers implemented the model. Following a brief summary, key elements of the model and the pilot…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Community Colleges, Cooperative Education, Curriculum Development
Partnering for Quality under the Workforce Investment Act: A Tool Kit for One-Stop System Building. Module 5: Building a Process for Continuous Improvement. Training Manual with Participant Workbook.
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Kogan, Deborah; Koller, Vinz; Kozumplik, Richalene; Lawrence, Mary Ann – 1999
This document is part of a five-module training package to help employment and training service providers comply with the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 and develop a one-stop training and employment services system. It consists of the participant workbook, trainer manual, and activity worksheets for a module on building a process for…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Behavioral Objectives, Career Centers, Classroom Techniques