Purpose: This study examined the training and knowledge of current practicing speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and their perceived competence in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is a follow-up to Schwartz and Drager (2008), with some modifications reflecting "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition"…

Implementing and sustaining high-quality early intervention practices depends on access to an evidence-based professional development (PD) model that fits the unique features of the system, providers, and families served. This paper describes and evaluates a 10-month PD sequence for EI providers on Family Guided Routines Based Intervention (FGRBI)…

Digital badges have emerged as a defining issue in contemporary scholarship, shaping how knowledge is created, shared, and contested. This has been especially of interest in employability, employment, and career development learning. To assist with exploring such a technological phenomenon in higher education, this study examines nineteen…

Purpose: This study investigates how digital leadership and strategic resource allocation coalesce to shape educational management in the post-pandemic landscape. It emphasizes a configurational approach using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to examine causal combinations driving effective digital transformation in schools.…

The paper reports on the school leadership practices for creating the learning space for the 21st century learning in rural secondary schools. Data was generated from semi-structure interviews and documents reviews with nine participants. The theoretical framework underpinning the study is transformational leadership theory. The findings indicated…

School leadership is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of educational improvement, particularly in contexts marked by inequality and resource constraints. In response, national and international leadership development programmes, such as South Africa's Advanced Diploma in School Leadership and Management (AdvDip SLM), the United Kingdom's…

Purpose: The overarching purpose of this paper is to provide an analysis of "boundary-spanning" roles, terms and structures in order to move closer to a foundational definition of boundary-spanning in school-university partnerships (SUPs) and Professional Development Schools (PDSs). Design/methodology/approach: This conceptual context…

This paper focuses on the discourse of teachers and instructors in a TEAMS (Teaching Exploratively for All Mathematics Students) professional development (PD) setting and on the discursive mechanisms that afford such learning. We conceptualize learning in this PD as a change in a teacher's pedagogical discourse--from alignment with Delivery…

Dialogic pedagogy, in which students and teachers voice thoughts, co-construct meanings, and generate multiple interpretations of texts, can promote literacy skills and reasoning. Yet, such teaching is challenging and requires, among other changes, adopting dialogic stances. In the language arts, expressive and critical reading stances have been…

Mounting evidence of the effectiveness of active learning strategies has prompted many mathematics departments to start engaging in transformational change efforts. Change, however, especially change in instructional practice, is a challenging endeavor. Some departments are using coordination of multi-section courses as a vehicle to enact changes…

Effective time management is essential for us all, whether students or anyone else. There are many factors which affect how well students manage their time and in what ways. As with everything, some are excellent at managing their time and others are not. As faculty, we can assist our learners to better manage their time, whether this is in the…

Background: This study was the first attempt to investigate the status of implementation and sustainability of early childhood positive behavior support (PBS) via the lens of implementation science for community-based child care centers in a Midwest state of the United States. Objective: Obtain state-level data and gain insights on PBS…

The aims of the study were: to identify the number of SENCOs who have received specific training on sensory integration. To determine the understanding of the eight senses and sensory integration theory and sensory strategies. Determine any common gaps in knowledge or misconceptions. Fifty-five surveys were completed. 40% of respondents had…

The focus of this article is to offer tips for physical education teachers to develop and grow professionally. The six tips provided are not listed in order of importance, nor are they meant to be an exhaustive list. Instead, tips for enhancing professional development practices within the physical education profession are categorized based on…

The importance of professional learning and development for quality in kindergartens has been established in international research. The fact that the kindergarten is a learning organization can be crucial in achieving necessary professional learning. The aim of this study was to investigate what characterizes Norwegian kindergartens as learning…