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The Effect Of District Provided Training And Paraprofessional Self-Efficacy, Meredith Madden
The Effect Of District Provided Training And Paraprofessional Self-Efficacy, Meredith Madden
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The purpose of this research study was to investigate the effect(s) district provided training, or lack thereof, had on paraprofessional self-efficacy. This study was a descriptive action research study using a survey design. The participants of this study were selected from a south suburban, Cook county high school district. All participants, when surveyed, were currently employed paraprofessionals working with students with disabilities in grades 9-12. This study was conducted as part of a Multicategorical Special Education graduate student culminating project at Governors State University in summer 2015.
A Comparison Of Mathematics Content In The 2002 And 2014 Ged Test, Genice Cox
A Comparison Of Mathematics Content In The 2002 And 2014 Ged Test, Genice Cox
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As society changes and competition grows, the skilled worker becomes hard to find. For these reasons, secondary education is the starting point for pursuing college, a trade, and a career. For more than 60 years individuals have been given a second chance to complete their high school education by taking the General Education Development (GED) exam. This exam has been updated to correspond to changes in society and the workforce. As of 2014, the GED test was changed dramatically. This research project traced from past to present the intent of the assessment, teaching methods, curriculum, statistics, and overall preparation of …