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Changing Times, Changing Relationships: An Exploration Of The Relationship Between Superintendents And Boards Of Education, George J. Petersen, Lance D. Fusarelli

Graduate Studies in Education

Historically in the United States, states have delegated much of their authority over educational policy to local school districts. However, reform and restructuring efforts as well as a weakening economy have placed enormous political and financial pressure on schools to do more with less, yet continue to demonstrate effective leadership at the district level. Research literature focused on district leadership indicates that the relationship between the superintendent and board of education has a significant impact on the quality of a district's educational program.

This conceptual paper explores the implications of three distinct trends on the relationship between superintendents and boards …

Netexam: A Web-Based Assessment Tool For Abet2000, Fred W. Depiero

Electrical Engineering

Abstract ⎯ NetExam is a web-based testing engine. In addition to automated testing and grading capabilities, NetExam computes statistics that are tied directly to program outcomes, for ABET2000 assessment purposes. NetExam provides advantages over scantron-style testing as it also presents statistics on program outcomes on the web. This facilitates review and black board-style comments by program constituents. Also, all of the exam generation, grading, statistics and program assessment features are integrated into the web-based system. First usage is planned for the 2001-2002 academic year.

The School Board President’S Perception Of The District Superintendent: Applying The Lenses Of Social Influence And Social Style, George J. Petersen, Paula M. Short

Graduate Studies in Education

This exploratory study used components found in social influence theory and social style to examine the school board president’s perceptions of the district superintendent’s ability to influence the construction of the board agenda and voting decisions made by school boards in 131 randomly chosen school districts. Social influence theory and social style suggest that credibility, social attractiveness, assertiveness, and emotiveness are effective and compelling elements of influence. Results from this study suggest that favorable board decision making for superintendent-recommended action items is closely related to the superintendent’s trustworthiness (perceived use of skills and knowledge for the good of the district), …

The Complexity Of Substantive Reform: A Call For Interdependence Among Key Stakeholders, Michelle D. Young, George J. Petersen, Paula M. Short

Graduate Studies in Education

The field of educational leadership faces serious challenges in the 21st century. To name but a few, these challenges include the shortage of principals and superintendents, the growing demands of leadership positions, the struggle for adequate resources, the increasing trend to seek leaders from outside of education, and the content and effectiveness of school leadership preparation and professional development. Although each of these challenges could be viewed as separate issues that warrant sustained and serious attention, it is also important to point out their interdependencies. Like many issues confronting our nation today, the challenges facing educational leadership are complex and …

Exceptional University Programs: Fordham University, George J. Petersen, Barbara L. Jackson, Bruce S. Cooper

Graduate Studies in Education

No abstract provided.

Ucea Program Centers Review, George J. Petersen

Graduate Studies in Education

The primary purpose of a UCEA Program Center is to work in a target area of interest over a substantial period of time through identifying and linking the interests and resources of UCEA-member and non-member institutions, school districts, and governmental agencies. Currently UCEA has eight program centers. Each of these centers has contributed greatly to UCEA’s mission through their involvement of faculty in timely and significant work in focused areas of inquiry. The presence of these centers has also added a vibrant dimension to their respective departmental academic activities. They have made substantial contributions to knowledge production and the exchange …

Exceptional University Programs: University Of Missouri-Columbia, George J. Petersen

Graduate Studies in Education

No abstract provided.

Wie Personen Mit Autismus Und Geistiger Behinderung Das Eigene Problemverhalten Sehen - Eine Qualitative Untersuchung Unter Einbeziehung Von Fokusgruppen, Michael B. Ruef

Graduate Studies in Education

In dieser Untersuchung wurde den Fragen nachgegangen, a) wie Personen mit einer geistigen Behinderung und/oder autistischen Störungen das eigene Problemverhalten hinsichtlich seiner Auslösung und Überwindung interpretieren und b) welche hilfreichen Vorschläge die Betroffenen entwickeln, die eigene Lebensqualität zu verbessern, um dadurch auch das eigene Problemverhalten zu reduzieren bzw. zum Verschwinden zu bringen. Methodisch wurde mit qualitativen Forschungsansätzen gearbeitet. Die Informationen wurden an sog. Fokusgruppen und anlässlich von Interviews erhoben. Die aus der qualitativen Forschung geläufigen Techniken der Informationssammlung und Datenreduktion, der Generierung von thematischen Kategorien und Kodes und der Interpretationen von wiederkehrenden Themen führten zu bemerkenswerten Ergebnissen. So zeigte sich, …

Applying Positive Behavior Support And Functional Behavioral Assessments In Schools, George Sugai, Robert H. Horner, Glen Dunlap, Meme Hieneman, Timothy J. Lewis, C. Michael Nelson, Terrance Scott, Carl Liaupsin, Wayne Sailor, Ann P. Turnbull, H. Rutherford Turnbull, Donna Wickham, Brennan Wilcox, Michael B. Ruef

Graduate Studies in Education

Positive behavior support (PBS) and functional behavioral assessment (FBA) are two significant concepts of the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. These two concepts are not new, but they are important for improving the quality of efforts to educate children and youth with disabilities. The purposes of this article are to describe (a) the context in which PBS and FBA are needed and (b) definitions and features of PBS and FBA. An important message is that positive behavioral interventions and supports involve the whole school, and successful implementation emphasizes the identification, adoption, and sustained use of effective …

Introduction And Overview To The Innovative Self-Study Final Reports, Wasc Committee

Publications and Administrative Reports

No abstract provided.

Facilities Design, Wasc Committee

Publications and Administrative Reports

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Steering Committee Reflections, Wasc Committee

Publications and Administrative Reports

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Student Learning, Wasc Committee

Publications and Administrative Reports

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Technology, Wasc Committee

Publications and Administrative Reports

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Scholarship Of Teaching, Wasc Committee

Publications and Administrative Reports

No abstract provided.

Campus Climate, Wasc Committee

Publications and Administrative Reports

No abstract provided.

Staff Learning, Wasc Committee

Publications and Administrative Reports

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Retention And Time To Degree For Graduation, Wasc Committee

Publications and Administrative Reports

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Scholarship Of Discovery, Application, And Integration, Wasc Committee

Publications and Administrative Reports

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School Violence And Adolescent Suicide: Strategies For Effective Intervention, Kathryne M. Speaker, George J. Petersen

Graduate Studies in Education

The public school system in the United States has always presented itself as representing the hallmarks of vital socialization, equality in education, hope for the future and sense of community. This picture has changed drastically in the past 20 years. Chaos seems to be replacing community. This fact is only too apparent when we read recent accounts of the tragedies that have unfolded in the past 3 years in Pearl, Mississippi, West Paducah, Kentucky, Jonesboro, Arkansas, Springfield, Oregon or Littleton, Colorado. As a result of the deteriorating social environment and a significant growing fiscal crisis faced by our nation’s schools,children …

Self-Study Compliance Overview Report, Wasc Committee

Publications and Administrative Reports

No abstract provided.

Applying Positive Behavioral Support And Functional Behavioral Assessment In Schools: Technical Assistance Guide, George Sugai, Robert H. Horner, Glen Dunlap, Meme Hieneman, Timothy J. Lewis, Michael C. Nelson, Terrance Scott, Carl Liaupsin, Wayne Sailor, Ann P. Turnbull, H. Rutherford Turnbull, Donna Wickham, Michael B. Ruef, Brennan Wilcox

Graduate Studies in Education

No abstract provided.

Demonstrated Actions Of Instructional Leaders: An Examination Of Five California Superintendents, George J. Petersen

Graduate Studies in Education

This exploratory study focuses on the perceived and actual leadership characteristics and actions of five district superintendents in California who focused on the core technology of education - curriculum and instruction. In-depth interviews were conducted with these superintendents, their principals and members of their boards of education. The selection of superintendents for this study were guided by three criteria: peer recognition as instructional leaders, district demographics and aggregated increases in CAP (California Assessment Program) scores in grades 3, 3&6, and 3 6&8 for the academic years of 1986-87 to 1989-90. Interview responses indicated that superintendents in this study perceived four …

Perspectives Of Five Stakeholder Groups: Challenging Behavior Of Individuals With Mental Retardation And/Or Autism, Michael B. Ruef, Ann P. Turnbull, H. Rutherford Turnbull, Denise Poston

Graduate Studies in Education

Data from five focus groups, each representing a different stakeholder constituency interested in the challenging behavior of individuals with mental retardation and/or autism, were reported. Emergent themes across administrators and policy makers, families, friends, individuals with disabilities, and teachers and practitioners included current barriers faced; practical, positive solutions found; and preferences for helpful informational products concerning challenging behavior. Key recommendations focus on the implications of this information for research, training, and dissemination activities.

The Enemy Within: A National Study On School Violence And Prevention, George J. Petersen, Dale Pietrzak, Kathryne M. Speaker

Graduate Studies in Education

This study investigated teacher, district, and site administrators' perceptions of school violence and violence prevention programs in 15 school districts of various sizes in 12 states located across the United States. The study focused on: (a) school personnel fears about violence, (b) frequency of school personnel as victims of violent actions over the past 2 years, (c) areas in the school environment that pose the greatest risk of violence for students or school personnel (d) profiles of typical victims and perpetrators of violence, (e) strategies implemented by schools to deal with violence, (f) perceptions regarding which strategies were considered to …

Positive Behavioral Support: Strategies For Teachers, Michael B. Ruef, Cindy Higgins, Barbara J.C. Glaeser, Marianne Patnode

Graduate Studies in Education

Positive behavioral support (PBS) is a comprehensive, research-based proactive approach to behavioral support that endeavors to generate comprehensive change for students with challenging behavior. It involves identifying the purpose of challenging behavior, teaching appropriate alternative responses that serve the same purpose as the challenging behavior, consistently rewarding positive behaviors and minimizing the rewards for challenging behavior, and minimizing the physiological, environmental, and curricular elements that trigger challenging behavior. Proven PBS strategies include altering the classroom environment, increasing predictability and scheduling, increasing choice making, adapting the curriculum, appreciating positive behaviors, and teaching replacement skills. Relevant sources for those interested in implementing …

Demonstrated Actions Of Instructional Leaders: A Case Study Of Five Superintendents, George J. Petersen

Graduate Studies in Education

This exploratory case study focuses on the perceived and actual leadership characteristics and actions of district superintendents who focus on the core technology of education -curriculum and instruction. In-depth interviews were conducted with five district superintendents in California. The selection of superintendents for this study were guided by three criteria: Size of the school district, peer recognition as instructional leaders and aggregated increases in CAP (California Assessment Program) scores in grades 3, 3&6, and 3 6&8 for the academic years of 1986-87 to 1989-90. Interview responses indicated that superintendents in this study perceived four attributes to be essential in their …

Perceptions Of School Violence By Elementary And Middle School Personnel, Dale Pietrzak, George J. Petersen, Kathryne M. Speaker

Graduate Studies in Education

No abstract provided.

As-468-96 Resolution On Credit For Advanced Placement Exams, Instruction Committee

Academic Senate Resolutions

Course credit will be given for scores of 3 or higher on Advanced Placement Exams.

Bottom Half Of The Pool: Who Is Admitted To Teacher Education?, George J. Petersen, Kathryne M. Speaker

Graduate Studies in Education

This study investigated the criteria for admission to teacher education at 50 NCATE accredited undergraduate universities. These universities varied in geographical location, public and private affiliation and size of student enrollment. The study analyzed and evaluated admission criteria in light of recent educational reforms that call for higher standards and more qualified candidates in order to ascertain whether the universities had actually implemented more demanding performance based criteria for teacher candidate selection. Based on the findings, the study identified the absence of standardized admission criteria and consistent policies of ongoing assessment. It proposed a balanced integration of both performance based …