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Helman, Lori; Ittner, Anne C.; McMaster, Kristen L. – Guilford Press, 2019
From expert authors, this book guides educators to conduct assessments that inform daily instruction and identify the assets that emergent bilinguals bring to the classroom. Effective practices are reviewed for screening, assessment, and progress monitoring in the areas of oral language, beginning reading skills, vocabulary and comprehension in…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Second Language Learning, Vocabulary Development, Teaching Methods
National High School Center, 2010
High school improvement initiatives often focus on specific intervention strategies, programs, or priority topics (e.g., dropout intervention). However, research shows that systemic and sustainable improvement can only be achieved when initiatives are implemented with consideration for the broader education contexts in which they operate. The…
Descriptors: High Schools, Needs Assessment, Improvement Programs, Educational Improvement
Timmons, Joe; Podmostko, Mary; Bremer, Christine; Lavin, Don; Wills, Joan – National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth, 2005
To successfully make the transition from school to adult life and the world of work, adolescents and young adults need guidance and encouragement from caring, supportive adults. The best decisions and choices made by transitioning youth are based on sound information including appropriate assessments that focus on the talents, knowledge, skills,…
Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Youth Employment, Career Planning, Testing
Purcell, Jeanne H., Ed.; Eckert, Rebecca D., Ed. – Corwin Press, 2005
This book will help the reader every step of the way with detailed guidelines, practical tips, templates, action plans, and suggestions for strategic planning teams as well as for the sole practitioner. Consolidating the sage advice and up-to-date research of 29 leaders in the field, this comprehensive and highly practical guide takes the…
Descriptors: Program Design, Identification, Educational Needs, Strategic Planning