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Latest From Acer International Offices
Latest From Acer International Offices
International Developments
This article reports on the current programs and activities of ACER's international offices in Indonesia, India, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
From Access To Quality: Improving Learning Outcomes In South Asia, Amit Kaushik
From Access To Quality: Improving Learning Outcomes In South Asia, Amit Kaushik
International Developments
ACER India is working with partners across South Asia to ensure inclusive and quality education for all. Amit Kaushik reports on progress.
The Use Of Outside Agents To Improve Special Education Service Delivery: A Mixed-Methods Analysis, Christine E. Young
The Use Of Outside Agents To Improve Special Education Service Delivery: A Mixed-Methods Analysis, Christine E. Young
Theses and Dissertations
Under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, states created statewide systems of support, in collaboration with existing agencies, to deliver targeted assistance to districts and schools identified as in need of support. With limited personnel and resources, state education agencies partnered with outside agents to address the needs of a growing number of low-performing schools. Support and services for low-performing schools were designed to increase opportunities for schools to meet academic content and achievement standards for all students. Strong outside agents (skilled in systems change, knowledge of interventions and capacity for relationship-building) have been shown to produce changes …