The advantage of pedagogical documentation has been widely documented in the field of early childhood education and care (ECEC). However, little research points out how and why professionals are using pedagogical documentation from the staff's perspective itself. Therefore, this research aimed to examine how pedagogical documentation is employed…

A survey of institutions and the literature support the idea that costs affect faculty development, recordkeeping and other costs, and student retention. Systematic approaches to calendar change are recommended including the four-one-four calendar. (MSE)

This guide on work force development legislation is designed for professional development of new adult education instructors in Florida. It is one of three manuals developed to supplement a previous series of professional development manuals. Section 1 provides an overview of work force development legislation, focusing on the following new…

The Ponca City (Okla.) Public Schools set a higher literacy level as a goal, then developed a comprehensive plan to achieve that goal. A district focus, commitment, professional development for administrators and teachers, assessments to drive instruction, on-site coaching, monitoring, and careful record keeping all contributed to systemic reform.

The Physician Assistant Program at the University of Florida has developed and implemented a computerized information management system. Database files for admissions, curriculum and evaluation design, student records, graduate follow-up, research activities, and a master file for administrative activities permit rapid accessing and transfer of…

Intended for adult basic education (ABE) and general educational development (GED) instructors with at least one year of experience, this staff development training manual is designed for use in structured inservice training or as a guide or reference. Its eight chapters, written by practitioners throughout Kansas, cover some of the most important…