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Title I Schools And Strategies That Work, Michelle Manriquez
Title I Schools And Strategies That Work, Michelle Manriquez
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the strategies principals of Title I schools perceived as most effective in improving English language arts (ELA) scores by at least 10 points, through the lens of WestEd’s Four Domains of Rapid School Improvement.
Methodology: This study utilized a qualitative methodology to gather data via the California Dashboard and semi-structured interviews of 11 principals from 11 different sites in northern California that showed at least 10-point growth on the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) standardized test. The interview questions were based on the Four Domains for Rapid School Improvement: …
The Unsung Heroes And Silent Partners Of The Educational World, Gillian Schneider
The Unsung Heroes And Silent Partners Of The Educational World, Gillian Schneider
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Purpose: The purpose of this mixed method study was to identify and describe what paraeducators perceive as factors that lead to effective and sustainable engagement in special education special day classes, and identify what strategies are effective for encouraging discretionary effort as perceived by paraeducators.
Methodology: The participants in the study were 69 paraeducators employed by a Southern California County Office of Education. Participants partook in two research instruments: (a) a 37-question survey and (b) a semi-structured interview.
Findings: Data based on the mixed method analysis revealed that paraeducators are highly committed employees who want to know that they are …