Extractions: School Administrators Center ... Staffing School Administrators Article S C H O O L A D M I N I S T R A T O R S A R T I C L E What are the keys to a successful staff development program? This look at two award-winning programs at Hungerford School in Staten Island, New York, and at Montview Elementary School in Aurora, Colorado might provide some insight. Ask Dr. Mary McInerney, the principal of Hungerford School in Staten Island, New York, what makes the school's staff development program successful, and she replies, "The staff. They are responsible." Dr. McInerney credits a unique degree of staff involvement for creating the teacher development program that made Hungerford one of six schools and two school districts nationwide to be honored this year by U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley as part of The National Awards Program for Model Professional Development It wasn't always that way. When Dr. McInerney first arrived at the school, staff development workshops were held after school, and relatively few staff members participated. "When I came here as principal ten years ago," Dr. McInerney says, "I saw that staff workshops weren't well attended, even though the topics were very good. We asked staff members for feedback and found many had childcare responsibilities or second jobs that kept them from staying after school."
Office Of Instructional Development And Technology Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence, arizona State University. Center for Professional Department of education and staff development, Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore http://www.dal.ca/~oidt/ids.html
Extractions: Dalhousie University Choose from the list below. Academic Departments in Education and Instructional Technology University and College Centres for Instructional Technology Associations and Networks Promoting Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Centre for the Enhancement of Learning, Teaching and Scholarship, University of Canberra Academic Development Unit, LaTrobe University Centre for Higher Education and Professional Development, Macquarrie University Centre For The Study of Higher Education (CSHE), University of Melbourne Monash University Centre of Higher Education Development, Monash University Teaching and Learning Centre, Academic Staff Development, Murdoch University Queensland University of Technology Teaching and Educational Development Institute,
Arizona Education Association is a collaborative effort of arizona's universities and improving their practice,supporting education reform efforts National staff development Council (NSDC). http://www.arizonaea.org/aeahome/resources.html
Extractions: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Founded in 1943, The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development is a nonpartisan education association, with international headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. ASCD provides many services to educators and the whole educational community. If you are not familiar with their resources go to their web site. NEA Professional Library These are books that have been selected for their relevant content to school employees. The Teacher to Teacher series is written by teachers for teachers and available at a reasonable price. A new series of books published about improving student learning and assessment have great information for your school's301 plans. Check out what is new and the old favorites by visiting the web site. ETS ETS' primary purpose is the development of tests and other assessment tools to provide information (including test scores and interpretative tools) to test takers, educational institutions, and others who require this information. ETS also focuses on placement, instruction, and adherence to standards
Extractions: Abstract: It is argued here that staff development in the public elementary and secondary schools of the United States is misguided in both policy and practice. In its current form it represents an imperfect consumer market in which "proof of purchase" substitutes for investment in either school improvement or individual development. A policy model based on investment in school improvement is shown, in which different assumptions about how to improve schools are linked to different alternatives for the design and implementation of staff development. These are argued to be based on an investment rather than consumption model. Public policy about staff development for teachers is confused by both lack of clear purpose and by unsatisfactory decision criteria. Lanier and Little (1986) concluded that "staff development has not generally been the product of coherent policy, nor has it been systematically integrated with institutional priorities for curriculum and instructional improvement" (p. 562). Consequently, policy makers have little opportunity to assess either costs or benefits of what is a large public investment. Nonetheless they continue to view staff development-sometimes called continuing education, in-service training, or professional development-as a basic tool for changing teacher behaviors, and therefore schools. The view may be misplaced or wrong-headed but it prevails.
Arizona Education Association best practices and more, the arizona K12 Center for the Improvement of EducationFree online National staff development Council The National staff development http://www.arizonaea.org/teaching/weblinks.html
Extractions: The Knowledge Loom is a place for educators worldwide to do the following: Available on this site is a Guidebook for professional development facilitators and participants. It is a how-to resource for collaborative professional development activities that use The Knowledge Loom content and online interactive tools to guide improved teaching and learning. The Guidebook contains step-by-step instructions and activity organizers to document your work. Looking at Student Work
TEPC: Links for the Improvement of education Improving professional arizona K12 Center Resourcesfor AZ National staff development Council (NSDC) staff development http://www.teacherpartner.org/resources.html
Rural Clearinghouse For Lifelong Education And Development schools in Washington and arizona design and implement multicultural on rural education, Internet connectivity, rural development, Extension, and health. Rural Clearinghouse staff http://www-personal.ksu.edu/~rcled
Extractions: Information Server The Rural Clearinghouse for Lifelong Education and Development is a national effort to improve rural access to continuing education. Special Projects Lessons Learned from Our Work in Rural Adult Education Rural Resources on the Internet. Over one hundred resources on rural education, Internet connectivity, rural development, Extension, and health. Rural Clearinghouse Staff For more information please contact the Rural Clearinghouse
AZED Arizona's Education News Source according to the arizona Department of education, arizona had a arizona Daily Wildcat unnecessaryor illprepared, unwelcome staff development opportunities http://www.azed.us/
Extractions: by Deborah S. Staires, Ed.D., Teacher and Co-Owner of MacWizards last updated Tuesday, April 1, 2003 Arizona is in an educational crisis of no small magnitude. According to the lastest 2002 figures from the Arizona School Board Association, Arizona is ranked 49th in spending for education, 33rd in teacher salaries according to the National Education Association, and, according to the Arizona Department of Education, Arizona had a high school dropout rate of almost 22%. "Nearly 25 percent of blacks and more than 32 percent of Hispanics in Arizona's class of 2000 became dropouts. Only 55.9 percent of Native Americans graduated in four years. " Arizona Daily Wildcat. The nation isn't doing any better. According to USA Today, "Currently, 58% of the nation's low-income children lack basic reading skills; 54% struggle similarly at math." Federal and state funding rules almost prohibit an effective learning environment. Millions of dollars have been spent through e-rate funds to "wire" schools. In some district this has now been done three times with e-rate money. First with regular wire, then with copper wire, now with fiber optics. Better hubs, bigger switches, but never any computers. This, all the while, reducing the numbers of certified technology teachers in computer labs, replaced by classified aids and technicians with no formal training in educational methodologies much less how to integrate technology into curriculum (what is curriculum?). Administrators seem to be banking that all teachers will become interested and knowledgeable in how to effectively do this, but it simply isn't happening.
Arizona Commission On The Arts - Arts Education partnership, professional development, other funding resources, recommended readingand listing of arizona libraries. ARTS education staff Contact information http://www.arizonaarts.org/arts_education/
Extractions: An Equal Opportunity Agency NEA Guide to Grants 2003 For Arts Education Grantees: Grants timeline, forms and grant notification packet. Arts Education Professional Development: Our teacher professional development program and professional development resources for teaching artists. Arts Education Curriculum: Arts in the classroom. Arts Education Opportunities: Current state and national opportunities, professional development and workshops. Arts Education Resources: Arts education standards, arts education websites, assessment and partnership, professional development, other funding resources, recommended reading, a listing of Arizona libraries and publications. Careers in Arts Education: Information on careers, internships, scholarships and working as an Arizona artist.
Arts In Education Our teacher professional development program. education Websites, Other FundingResources, and arizona Libraries. Click here to contact the education staff. http://www.arizonaarts.org/ed/
Kremen School Of Education & Human Development Faculty & Staff Kremen School of education and Human development (KSOEHD) Department of arizona StateUniversity MC arizona State University Ph.D. arizona State University http://education.csufresno.edu/facstaf/lgaron_p.htm
Extractions: Her research and scholarly writing interests have been focused on social-cognitive development of students and on programmatic ways in which perspective-taking (considering the thoughts and feelings of others) can be fostered. Dr. Lane-Garon has examined this developmental phenomenon in the context of peer mediation programs. The current application of her work to school-based violence prevention and school improvement programs has resulted in many consultation relationships with schools in the San Joaquin Valley. Pamela has written and presented extensively in these areas and completes her research in the context of service models. Dr. Lane-Garon is a mediator and trains teachers, administrators, counselors and other professionals in conflict resolution skills. She currently teaches
Extractions: Tried and True: September 1997The information in this publication was current as of September 1997, and has not been updated since. Some services described in the publication may no longer be available. Teaching Cases: New Approaches to Teacher Education and Staff Development A Program That Supports the Development and Use of Cases in Education Developed and tested by WestEd Patterned after a method long used successfully to prepare lawyers and business professionals, case discussions in education focus on detailed scenarios written about the real life experiences of teachers or administrators. WestEd's use of cases is based on the recognition that the work of educators, also, is informed not only by research but by experience. Because cases reflect reality, they help teachers learn to connect theories and concepts to the complex, idiosyncratic world of practice. Discussion of cases enhances analytic thought, reflection, inquiry, and, with some cases, content knowledge. In the math cases project, teachers develop this capacity through the careful and exciting process of reflection and inquiry generated by facilitated discussions with other teachers about math cases that portray real-life teaching dilemmas. In one case, for example, a student asks the teacher: "How can 100 percent of something be just one thing?" The question, itself, can give a teacher pause. Although most of us would agree that 100 percent means the whole thing or "one," the concept can be confusing. If you poll 23 people and 100 percent respond that they like toothpaste, does 100 percent mean 23 or 1? What seems obvious on the surface is really quite complex when you're trying to promote understanding of a concept and not just memorization of a rule.
Extractions: Abstract: It is argued here that staff development in the public elementary and secondary schools of the United States is misguided in both policy and practice. In its current form it represents an imperfect consumer market in which "proof of purchase" substitutes for investment in either school improvement or individual development. A policy model based on investment in school improvement is shown, in which different assumptions about how to improve schools are linked to different alternatives for the design and implementation of staff development. These are argued to be based on an investment rather than consumption model. Public policy about staff development for teachers is confused by both lack of clear purpose and by unsatisfactory decision criteria. Lanier and Little (1986) concluded that "staff development has not generally been the product of coherent policy, nor has it been systematically integrated with institutional priorities for curriculum and instructional improvement" (p. 562). Consequently, policy makers have little opportunity to assess either costs or benefits of what is a large public investment. Nonetheless they continue to view staff development-sometimes called continuing education, in-service training, or professional development-as a basic tool for changing teacher behaviors, and therefore schools. The view may be misplaced or wrong-headed but it prevails.
Whitepaper staff development. Electronic Learning. 3238. Internet Technical Academy HomePage (http//www.wested.org/ita/). Keegan, L. Plan for education in arizona http://www.aztea.org/resources/whitepaper/
Extractions: October, 1997 Table of Contents Executive Summary Written by Dr. Nan Wodarz, Paradise Valley School District Staffing for Technical Support Written by Hank Stabler, Peoria School District K-16 Communications Written by Liz Whitaker, Tucson Unified School District School Improvement Written by Gayle Blanchard, Gilbert School District
Arizona Distance Learning Association Purpose is to promote the development and application of distance learning for education and training .Category Reference education Distance Learning Associations programs for the State of arizona and we will learning in PreK through grade 12education. with student enrichment, student courses, staff development and in http://www.azdla.org/
Extractions: Benefits of Membership How to Become a Member Member Profiles Conferences ... By-Laws The Arizona Distance Learning Association (AZDLA) is a nonprofit organization formed officially as a chapter with USDLA in 1999. The association's purpose is to promote the development and application of distance learning for education and training. The constituents we serve include Pre-K through grade 12 education, higher education, home school education, continuing education, corporate training, military and government training, and telemedicine. The association has become the leading source of information and recommendations for government agencies, Congress, industry and those entering into the development of distance learning programs for the State of Arizona and we will continue to grow in our delivery of this information to all entities across the state. Providing courses and electronic field trips are among the principal applications for distance learning in Pre-K through grade 12 education. Distance learning is also used to support rural and inner city classes with student enrichment, student courses, staff development and in-service training for teachers and administrators. Further, distance learning is used to share classes among schools for those areas who may not be able to find good teachers to teach honors courses like math and science. Distance learning provides a way to share those types of classes and employ one instructor. In higher education, distance learning is providing undergraduate and advanced degrees to students in offices, at community colleges and at various receive sites. Students for whom convenience may be a crucial factor in receiving college credit are earning degrees by interactive instructional television, ITFS and other means of delivery. These students may be place-bound or time-bound and this type of instruction provides access to all who wish to pursue a degree.
Peoria Unified School District #11 Glendale - Peoria Arizona arizona Learns A Parents Guide Professional development Academy staff developmentopportunities for PUSD Cox education Network Training Opportunities for PUSD Category Regional North America G Glendale education http://www.peoriaud.k12.az.us/
DISCOVER Projects--Changing The Way We Think About Education Dr. Maker University Dr. Maker Information For Graduate Studies With Dr. MakerCourse Credit For staff development University of arizona Main Site. http://info-center.ccit.arizona.edu/~discover/
Extractions: Related Resources ... Staffing School Administrators Article S C H O O L A D M I N I S T R A T O R S A R T I C L E What are the keys to a successful staff development program? This look at two award-winning programs at Hungerford School in Staten Island, New York, and at Montview Elementary School in Aurora, Colorado might provide some insight. Ask Dr. Mary McInerney, the principal of Hungerford School in Staten Island, New York, what makes the school's staff development program successful, and she replies, "The staff. They are responsible." Dr. McInerney credits a unique degree of staff involvement for creating the teacher development program that made Hungerford one of six schools and two school districts nationwide to be honored this year by U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley as part of The National Awards Program for Model Professional Development It wasn't always that way. When Dr. McInerney first arrived at the school, staff development workshops were held after school, and relatively few staff members participated.