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A Model Continuous Learning Progress Program Designed For K-6 Students In Easton School District #28, Sara J. Mccoy Jan 2000

A Model Continuous Learning Progress Program Designed For K-6 Students In Easton School District #28, Sara J. Mccoy

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The purpose of this project was to develop a model continuous learning progress program, aligned with the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements designed specifically for elementary students, grades kindergarten through sixth grade in Easton School District 28, Easton, Washington. To accomplish this purpose, current research and literature concerning serving students in nongraded continuous progress learning programs were reviewed, and assisted in the development of student profiles, student learning plans, learning continuums, and student assessment portfolios.


An Early Intervention Reading Program For First Grade Students At Risk For Reading Failure, Tamara Ann Parriera Jan 1998

An Early Intervention Reading Program For First Grade Students At Risk For Reading Failure, Tamara Ann Parriera

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The purpose of the project was to develop an early intervention program, which included strategies and techniques shown in the research to be most effective in improving reading. The review of related literature supported the need for early intervention with students having language or reading problems. The program consisted of assessment procedures and tools, activities, materials, record keeping, parent involvement, and cross-age tutoring.


Development Of A Portfolio Assessment Process For Evaluating Student Progress In Writing Skill Development In Primary Grades, Roberta M. Bowers Jan 1992

Development Of A Portfolio Assessment Process For Evaluating Student Progress In Writing Skill Development In Primary Grades, Roberta M. Bowers

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The purpose of this project was to design and develop a portfolio assessment process to evaluate student progress in writing skill development in the primary grades of Central Elementary School.


An Administrative Guide For Effective Use Of Standardized Test Results, Connie J. Miller Jan 1990

An Administrative Guide For Effective Use Of Standardized Test Results, Connie J. Miller

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The purpose of this project was to develop a reference guide for administrators to use with standardized test data. Standardized tests are regularly given to students in our public schools. Often, the results are published for the community. It is important for the building principal to use these data in positive ways to enhance student growth. The suggestions in the guide are meant to facilitate effective use of standardized test data by administrators.


A Description Of And A Model For Implementation Of A K-12 Outocmes-Based Educational (Obe) Program, Judith Mary Mccutcheon Jan 1990

A Description Of And A Model For Implementation Of A K-12 Outocmes-Based Educational (Obe) Program, Judith Mary Mccutcheon

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The essential elements of an outcomes-based educational program (OBE) are described. These four critical questions regarding school improvement, posed by the leader in OBE, Johnson City Central School District, Johnson City, NY, frame the discussion: What do we believe? What do we know? What do we want? What do we do? Theoretical discussion and results of studies of OBE are presented. A plan for introducing OBE into a school district is included.


Implementing Curriculum Based Assessment: A Model To Identify Children Who Are Academically At Risk, Dan L. Tharp Jan 1990

Implementing Curriculum Based Assessment: A Model To Identify Children Who Are Academically At Risk, Dan L. Tharp

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The purpose of the project was to develop a curriculum based assessment model using Custer Elementary School's prescribed curriculum that would identify academically at-risk students and provide intervention services. A curriculum based assessment model was developed based upon the major assumptions that measurement of pupil progress should: (1) be directly related to the curriculum the student is taught; (2) be repeated frequently; and (3) guide instructional planning for the student. A review of the related literature indicated curriculum based assessment offers an alternative approach for continuously measuring student achievement of proficiency in basic school skills. Implications for the implementation of …