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Hits And Myths Of Cross Battery Assessment, T. L. Stephens, Jessica A. Rueter
Hits And Myths Of Cross Battery Assessment, T. L. Stephens, Jessica A. Rueter
Education Faculty Publications and Presentations
The increased use of the cross-battery approach has resulted in the misunderstanding and misuse of this research-based tool. The purpose of this article is to provide practitioners with a more pointed approach in conducting cross-battery assessments, while highlighting the common pitfalls. Additionally, the authors provide suggestions for appropriate use of this assessment process.
None Of Us Are As Smart As All Of Us: Site Based Decision Making, Peggy B. Gill, Ross B. Sherman, Timothy B. Jones
None Of Us Are As Smart As All Of Us: Site Based Decision Making, Peggy B. Gill, Ross B. Sherman, Timothy B. Jones
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations
In recent years, the educational system in the United States has been evolving from a largely centralized decision-making structure to a more decentralized one. This shift to school-based management requires fundamental changes to the organizational structure of the district as well as the roles within the organization. From administrators to parents, school based management demands a change in the "status quo" (Cotton, 1991). It involves shifting decision making from the central office administrators to that of local schools (Henkin, Cistone and Dee, 1999).
The Impact Of Initial Field Experience On Preservice Teachers’ Attitude Toward Inclusion., Peggy Gill, Ross Sherman, Cynthia Sherman
The Impact Of Initial Field Experience On Preservice Teachers’ Attitude Toward Inclusion., Peggy Gill, Ross Sherman, Cynthia Sherman
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations
In the United States, up to 50% of new teachers leave the profession within 5 years (Smith & Ingersoll, 2004). This unacceptable level of sustainability of the profession is of concern to both teacher preparation institutions and the local education agencies. This paper looks at one factor that may impact the sustainability of current teacher preparation models: attitudes toward inclusion of students with disabilities in the mainstream classroom. Participants in the study were currently enrolled in 3 different phases of a teacher preparation programmes at a regional university in the United States. A survey was administered at the beginning and …
Recommendations Of Evidence-Based Strategies, Jessica A. Rueter, L. Kinnsion
Recommendations Of Evidence-Based Strategies, Jessica A. Rueter, L. Kinnsion
Education Faculty Publications and Presentations
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the knowledge level and degree to which educational diagnosticians recommend evidenced-based strategies when writing full individual evaluations (FIE). The study used survey research. One hundred and ten educational diagnosticians completed the 34 question survey. Results indicate that participants possess limited knowledge of Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) strategies related to reading and storing and remembering information. Moreover, results suggest participants do not possess knowledge nor do they recommend SIM strategies related to expressing information.