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A Comprehensive Guide To Improve Christian School Participation In Faccs Accreditation, Howard G. Burke

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This report describes the process by which unaccredited Christian schools may use the accreditation manual and collateral manuals developed during the project to achieve accreditation. Areas of need which were addressed include staff qualifications, the physical facility, documentation of curriculum, goals, aims, and objectives, analysis of standardized achievement tests, disciplinary development of the manuals themselves. policies, and themselves

The products provide specific guidelines for Christian school ministries to use in establishing a self-study process, a step-by-step means for preparing for candidacy, and agendas for the original accreditation visits by team members. Actual first-time accreditations and re-evaluations were conducted to show …

Improving The Physical Fitness Of Fourth Grade Elementary Students, Marguerite D. Durr

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This report describes the development of a pilot elementary school physical fitness program using six fourth graders as the targeted students. Extensive analysis of available programs was undertaken to determine the appropriate physical fitness program to use for the pilot program. The program selected was the Physical Best, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERO). Surveys were used to determine student perceptions, student knowledge, and teacher observations/perceptions of their students. The results of the surveys agreed with research and resulted in the 4th grade (147 students) being chosen to start the program.

The physical education program started …

Improving Writing Skills Using Portfolio Assessment With 10th Grade Regular Students, Elaine L. Harrington

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The situation needing improvement was that 55% of tenth grade students were not demonstrating competence on the writing portion of the State required HSCT (High School Competency Test). This practicum's four main objectives were: (1) increasing the percentage of students who would successfully pass the writing portion of the HSCT test. (2) the expansion of peer groups to improve student writing skills and motivation for completing assignments. (3) achieving the goal of having portfolio assessment accepted by the administration as an alternative means of assessment. (4) the reduction of test anxiety by over 55% of the students. Additional aims were …

Increasing Enrollment Of Preschool Children With Special Needs In Regular Daycare Programs Through A Peer-Coaching, Systems Change Approach, Sharon Hope Irwin

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This practicum was designed to increase enrollment of preschool children with special needs in seven regular daycare centres. When the practicum was initiated, no children with special needs were enrolled in these centres. Corollary aims were to improve the attitudes of daycare directors and staffs towards integration; to increase parental and community awareness of integration; to keep governmental daycare staff aware of the program in progress; and to introduce concepts of "appreciating differences" to non-handicapped preschool children.

Five out-of-centre and two in-centre workshops were held: (wo with directors-only; the others with key staff. As the actual intervention began, it quickly …

Integrating A Study Skills Program Throughout Special Education Classes In A Middle School Setting, Dianne M. V. Lotz

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This practicum was designed to integrate a Study Skills Program throughout special education classes in a middle school. The major objectives were to develop a variety of instructional strategies to meet the students’ needs in the area of study skills, to foster the teaching of study skills in each subject area by the special education teachers through direct instruction, and by providing specific segments of time for study skills awareness activities in each subject area of the students' core curriculum.

The writer designed and administered a study skills self-assessment inventory to the classified students involved and a staff needs assessment …

Integrating High School English And Vocational Education Through Teacher Collaboration, Cross-Curricula Activities, And Applied Communications, Alexandra Penn

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The aim or this practicum was to integrate academic. Specifically language arts, and vocational education by: I) collaborating with vocational teachers; 2) developing cross-curricula activities; 3) reinforcing and evaluating communication skills in the vocational areas; 4) exploring student career direction; 5) infusing occupational relevancy into academics; 6) facilitating cooperative learning and relevant problem-solving; 7) fostering computer technology and literacy; and 8) orienting staff, counselors and administrators. Two corollary aims were to increase students’ communication skills as measured by the Stale Scholastic Aptitude Test, Part I (SSAT). and to reduce the drop-out rate u a result of participants’ goal-specific successes.

The …

Using Educational Technology To Help Retain High-Risk Students In High School Science Class, Harry Ramjus

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The problem to be solved in this practicum was how to assist 73 high-risk youths found in five, low-level, science classes. The problem was caused by academic under-achievement, inappropriate behavior and a low-economic status. The writer designed and implemented several intervention strategies to help retain high-risk students in high school science class. There were five corollary objectives to improve students' academic achievement, increase student attendance and punctuality, reduce student office-referrals, and improve their conduct in the classroom.

The writer used computer assisted instruction, laser video-disk, video-microcomputer, parental involvement and behavioral-modification techniques to help raise students' academic grades, improve their attendance …

Using Parent Participation Programs To Increase Parent Involvement In The Education Of Elementary Language Learning Disabled Students, Carolyn B. Chiodo

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This practicum actuated a series of parent programs designed to increase the active participation and involvement of parents in the education of their language learning disabled elementary aged children. these programs were designed to increase awareness of exceptional student education, acquaint parents with potential resources, and increase participation in the education of their children through games, homework involvement, and discussion.

The writer developed and administered pre- and post-parent surveys to parents from two language learning disabilities classrooms. Three parents participation programs were designed to respond to the needs ascertained from the results of this survey. Programs included a video presentation …

Development And Implementation Of A Grade Level Specific Computer Literacy Curriculum Through Teacher Inservice In An Elementary School, Marsha L. Burmeister

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The problem addressed by the practicum was that the computer literacy of teachers and students varied from grade to grade and classroom to classroom, as did the amount of use of the computer. The goal of the practicum was that the teachers at the writer's school would improve their knowledge and skills as well as to use the computer for professional and personal purposes.

The writer developed a computer literacy curriculum for grades K through 5; each level specifies vocabulary, knowledge, and skills. Individual teacher inservices were held to enhance teacher computer literacy and to generate a project of the …

The Articulation Process: A Model For Transition From Middle School To High School For Exceptional Education Students, Carol Rees Jellie

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This practicum was deigned to coordinate and standardize the articulation process between the junior high school feeder schools and the secondary center school for exceptional education students. Meetings, and inservice sessions were conducted with counselors, parents, teachers and students to increase the understanding of the criteria for placement of exceptional educational students.

The writer developed an articulation time structure; designed appropriate transition forms; evaluated student referral information; and administered a post registration survey of the articulation process.

Analysts of the data revealed that the standardization of articulation was successful process and that referrals for transition to secondary school better met …

Organizational Guidelines For Establishing A Core Team To Deal With Alcohol And Drug Abuse: In A High School, Thomas G. Sarnecki

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This practicum was designed to organize a drug prevention/intervention program for high school students. The primary goal was to organize a Core Team to become an effective instrument for addressing alcohol and drug prevention/intervention strategies for the targeted population. The second aim was to impact staff members by assisting them to recognize early warning signs of potential substance abusers and at-risk students. The third aim was to develop an effective referral system to provide help to students who were suspected of alcohol or drug use.

A two day Inservice workshop was developed for staff members to make them aware of …

Using Interactive Learning Strategies To Help High School Students Of Spanish Understand And Appreciate Hispanic Culture, Roslyn R. Sprayberry

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This practicum report describes strategies designed to improve students' knowledge and understanding of and appreciation for the Hispanic culture. Aimed at high school students in a second-year Spanish class, this report Is appropriate for any foreign language class from middle school through university levels.

The writer developed and administered a survey and a pretest to 20 randomly selected students in a second-year Spanish class. The objectives were to Identify cultural terms, to describe Hispanic behavior patterns, to list cultural differences within the Hispanic culture, to express the cultural connotations of words and phrases, and to evince an awareness of and …

The Development Of A Campus Security Decision-Making Profile Within The State University System Of Florida., Max L. Bronlay

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Campus crime is an Important issue within the State University System of Florida. While the publication of campus crime data at Florida universities has taken place for almost twenty years, there has been an increase in public attention to this a. a, due primarily to media attention.

The problem addressed in this study was that the State University System did not have accurate and comprehensive information on crime statistics for Itself and its surrounding communities.

It was determined that given the national, state, and local Interests in the campus crime issue, decision-makers needed relevant data u n which to develop …

Development Of A Promotional Plan For Programs For Higher Education, Joseph E. Campbell

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Since 1976, Nova University’s Programs for Higher Education have awarded more than 1800 Ed.D.’s to working professionals in various areas of higher education. One of the main problems facing Nova University’s Programs for Higher Education has been its continued ability to attract, admit, and enroll students, who will successfully complete the program, in a changing and increasingly competitive environment. Name recognition, lack of knowledge about the quality of the program, as well as continued misconceptions about the validity of an external degree frequently cause enrollment problems. Also, the program has not comprehensively reviewed its on going promotional activities in several …

Improving The Effectiveness Of Science Laboratory Instruction For Elementary Students Through The Use Of A Process Approach For Change., Wanda S. Vorsino

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This practicum endeavored to improve science laboratory instruction for elementary students. The major goal of the practicum was to facilitate laboratory use so that teachers would incorporate laboratory experiences as an integral component in science instruction.

To improve the instructional significance of the science laboratory, the writer developed and initiated a MAPS change process model (Motivation, Alternatives, Planning, Sharing) in collaboration with representative teachers. The committee acted in a leadership capacity to develop goal commitment, formulate strategic action plans, communicate a shared vision, resolve implementation obstacles and monitor progress. Implementation included in-service training in effective science teaching strategies, coordination of …

Developing An Active Media Center In A Jewish Day School K-8 Through Creative Management, Rhona Singer

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This practicum was designed to develop an active media center. The primary goal was to create a dynamic, functional facility with an interdisciplinary library skills program for students in kindergarten to grade eight in a private Jewish day school. Additional goals were to incorporate volunteer service in order to organize the library collection.

Eight months of implementation at the target school integrated library skills with the development of the media center. The previously colorless facility became alive with mobiles and student artwork and projects. Chess games enlivened recess periods. Observation checklists. quizzes, questionnaires, as well as frequent statistic counts were …

Designing And Implementing A Program To Increase The Amount And Quality Of Contact Time Of High School Age Learning Disabled Students And Their Parents With Guidance Counselors, Ira Weiss

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The practicum was designed to address the problem of learning handicapped secondary school students ana their parents who have limited contact with their guidance counselors. The intervention purported to make a group of high school age learning disabled students and their parents more knowledgeable about academic requirements for graduation, postsecondary education, vocational options ana community services. It also sought to train ana sensitize a group of high school guidance counselors to the needs of special education students ana their families.

The writer developed a three-month program of structured weekly activities for the students, each focusing on a particular theme. Guidance …

Enhancing And Facilitating Individualized Learning Capabilities Of Kindergarten Students Through The Integration Of Cost-Effective Instructional Practices, Elaine Van Lue

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The writer designed cost-effective, adaptable and developmentally appropriate learning packet activities to meet the differing needs of students in the kindergarten classroom and the home environment. Students chose a learning packet to take home each week and through collaboration with parents, attitudes toward learning and achievement efforts of students were improved. Opportunities for students, parents, and teachers to work together increased the quality of educational activities offered in the home and school.

Materials considered for use were designed by incorporating the logic of children's thinking skills at different stages of development. Positive feedback of student success was provided for students …

Increasing Knowledge About And Use Of Behavior Checklists And Rating Scales By School Clinicians In Identifying Attention Deficit Disorders And Differentiating Coexisting Disorders, Lloyd J. Campbell

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This practicum addressed the problem that school clinicians were unaware of the variety of behavior rating scales that help In the diagnosis of ADD/ADHD and other disorders that often coexist. The writer's goal was to provide a process to Introduce behavior rating scales to 73 school clinicians from 21 school districts to aid in identifying ADD/ADHO children and differentiate coexisting disorders.

During the Implementation phase, the writer initiated various contacts with groups of clinicians responsible for screening students. The writer met with individual and small groups of school clinicians to present a variety of ratings scales materials, and to offer …

Improving The Science Performance Of Bilingual Fourth Graders Through Additional Services, Marguerite L. Hutchins

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This practicum was designed to determine if additional services to bilingual Hispanic fourth graders would increase their academic achievement in process method physical science curriculum.

Each day 21 bilingual Hispanic boys and girls received 15 minutes of intensive tutoring which concentrated on reviewing the concepts of the previous day and introducing the vocabulary and ideas of the next lesson. During these sessions the students were encouraged to put their understanding into oral and written language. In addition. an effort was made to determine and correct misconceptions about the topics in physical science as soon as they appeared. Toward this objective …

Implementation Of A 60-15, Multi Track, Year Round Education Calendar Program To Increase School Pupil Capacity By Twenty Percent, Ralph S. Archibald Iii

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This report describes the process used by a rapidly growing, large school district to implement a 60-15 multi track year-round education calendar program. The year-round calendar program was designed to increase the capacity of targeted elementary schools by up to 20%.

Preparations for implementation involved an extensive examination of 4 school districts having successfully implemented and maintained various year-round education calendar configurations. Additionally, a review of a pilot 60-15 program evaluation was conducted. Extensive lists of benefits and concerns were enumerated and utilized to guide the development of a plan for implementation of the 60-15 calendar.

To implement the calendar …

Using Environmental Print Media To Enhance Third Grade Children’S Reading And Writing Abilities, Rhoda Orenstein

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A course of study was designed by the writer to enhance the effectiveness of the traditional third grade reader and workpack as instructional tools. The goal was to create, in the targeted third grade students, a familiarity with the purpose and function of varied print media available within the community, thereby creating a foundation upon which the students could base their understanding of the settings, themes, and experiences of the traditional third grace reader.

The writer created a program that utilized varied print media and speakers from within the students' school and community environment. Classroom cooperative learning centers were established. …

Providing Special Education Information For Parents Of Handicapped Elementary Students Through A Systematic Information System, Teresa W. Williams

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This report describes the process used in an elementary school setting to develop and implement a systematic information system for parents of educationally handicapped students. Areas of need which were addressed include comprehensive parent training programs; methods of providing parents the necessary special education information that were systematic, confidential, consistent and accurate; methods for improving the parent-education partnership and strategies to connect parent and appropriate community services.

The settings for this study consisted of two elementary schools with a special education population consisting of learning disabled, emotionally handicapped, mentally handicapped and preschool handicapped.

As a result of the MARP action …

Using An Integrated Science-Basal Whole Language Approach To Increase Science Experiences In First Grade, Carol K. Criste

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This practicum was designed to increase science experiences in a first grade classroom through the integration of the science textbook with the basal reading series. Four general objectives designed to achieve this goal were:(1) to increase knowledge of science concepts through daily hands-on experiences and through basal reader stories; (2) to enhance a greater desire for knowledge in the area of scientific thinking by the students: (3) to provide to the students a relaxed, happy environment for learning; (4) to maintain a consistent, orderly curriculum structure that will benefit colleagues.

The writer developed a checklist for the evaluation of science …

Improving Performance In Mathematical Problem Solving Of Fifth-Grade Students Through Use Of Calculators And Extension Of Time Spent Solving Problems Into The Natural Environment Of The Students., June S. Clarke

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This practicum was designed to improve performance in solving mathematical word problems by fifth-grade students by decreasing anxiety and increasing numeracy, text comprehension, and time spent on solving problems.

The writer created a Parent Problem Solving Packet to involve parents in an attempt to create more time spent on solving non routine problems outside of class. Calculator activities were planned and executed in the classroom in order that the time usually 1pent in repetitive computation could be used in mathematical problem solving A Calculator Club which met after school was established. The Club field test activities for use in the …

Teaching The Cultures Of Francophone Countries To High School French Students Through Group Activities, Brenda J. Pulliam

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This practicum addresses the need to improve the cultural proficiency of high school students studying French. The writer developed and implemented a twelve-week unit designed to teach the cultures of francophone countries to 20 randomly selected first-level students.

The writer developed and administered a survey and a pretest to determine the difficulty of students to demonstrate knowledge of and appreciation for French-speaking countries and people. Individual and group activities and a posttest measured the outcomes of the implementation.

Analysis of the evaluation data indicated an improvement in students’ level of cultural proficiency. They displayed an increase ability to recognize and …

Ccis Networking - December 1991, Nova University

CCIS Networking / SCIS Networking magazines

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The Calendar - December 1991, Nova University

The Calendar

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Designing And Implementing A Development Program At Roanoke Valley Christian School., Philip H. Graybeal

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As a ministry of Shenandoah Baptist Church, Roanoke Valley Christian Schools (RVCS), grew since its founding in 1973 to a size of 535 students (K-12) and 31 teachers. The administrative team consisted of the administrator, elementary principal, secondary principal, and part-time learning disability director.

RVCS reached a plateau in its growth pattern as seen in enrollment statistics that showed a difference of no more than 18 students during any one year from the 1983-88 mean enrollment of 535. Records indicated that development was needed in public relations and recruitment materials, facility expansion, and non-tuition funding.

During the process of the …

The Nova Knight Volume Ii: Issue Vii, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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