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A Model School Volunteer Program For Daniel Elementary School, Kent, Washington, School District, Scott Wells Abernathy
A Model School Volunteer Program For Daniel Elementary School, Kent, Washington, School District, Scott Wells Abernathy
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The purpose of this project was to develop a volunteer work force model for an elementary school serving preschool through sixth grade students. To accomplish this purpose, a review of current literature and research regarding school volunteer programs was examined; information and materials from selected existing elementary school volunteer programs was obtained and analyzed; additionally school staff, administrators, parents, and community members were polled regarding volunteerism. The model was designed for implementation at George T. Daniel Elementary in the Kent, Washington, School District.
Literature And Writing Connections With Mathematics In A First Grade Classroom, Linda Joan Sheeler Sorenson
Literature And Writing Connections With Mathematics In A First Grade Classroom, Linda Joan Sheeler Sorenson
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The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standard #2, communication in mathematics, is addressed. The benefits of integrating writing and the use of children's literature in mathematics are studied. Writing strategies and an annotated bibliography of children's literature that address instruction of first grade mathematics outcomes prescribed by the Yakima (WA) School District are developed. Recommendations for implementing the project are given.
Regrouping For Instruction In Reading: Effective Practices, Leslie Jane Rogers
Regrouping For Instruction In Reading: Effective Practices, Leslie Jane Rogers
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It is the intent of this project to create a handbook providing information about a plan for regrouping for instruction in reading at Long Beach Elementary School. It will be presented to parents, teachers and administrators at workshops concerning regrouping for instruction in reading. The handbook will provide practical applications of curricular adaptation and instructional techniques that may be used to facilitate improvement in reading for students. The policies and procedures described in the manual will provide the following information:
• Assessment
• Placement
• Transitions
• Pace and Skill Levels
• Curricular Adaptations
• Teacher Collaboration and Consultation
• …