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Swartz, Stanley L.; And Others – Action in Teacher Education, 1992
Study investigated cross-training of regular and special education teachers. Researchers collected state teacher certification requirements and surveyed California teacher training programs about credentialing requirements for special education training of regular education teachers. Includes tables on special education training requirements in…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Federal Legislation, Higher Education, Mainstreaming
Leadership, 2001
A study of resource distribution in California's public schools found that average class size differs little across schools; however, teacher preparation and high-school curricula (particularly advanced-placement coursework) vary considerably. Schools serving more disadvantaged student populations receive fewer resources, including highly…
Descriptors: Accountability, Advanced Placement Programs, Class Size, Disadvantaged Schools
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Socias, Miguel; Chambers, Jay; Esra, Phil; Shambaugh, Larisa – Regional Educational Laboratory West, 2007
Access to important educational resources in California's middle and high schools is not equal among schools that serve different student populations. Overall, the most disadvantaged populations of middle and high school students are likely to have the least access to the resources necessary for learning. California policymakers are focusing on…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, High Schools, Teacher Qualifications, Educational Resources
Berman, Weiler Associates, Berkeley, CA. – 1983
The California Roundtable (CRT) played a critical role in the shaping and passage of California's Senate Bill 813 (SB 813), the State's major education reform legislation enacted in July 1983. This working paper analyzes the content of the legislation, assesses its likely impact on student performance, and recommends steps the CRT (a consortium of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Administrator Qualifications, Cooperative Programs
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Koblinsky, Sally A.; And Others – Home Economics Research Journal, 1985
This study investigated the academic background and instructional practices of California family life education teachers from home economics and other disciplines. A total of 661 principals and 415 teachers in schools with a ninth and/or tenth grade completed surveys examining teacher and course characteristics. Results are discussed. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Course Descriptions, Family Life Education, Grade 10
Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning, 2003
This statewide public opinion survey highlights new information about the priorities of Californians, their attitudes about spending on education, their opinions about key issues such as teacher qualifications, and priorities for the steps the state should take to improve its system of public education. The survey shows Californians believe that…
Descriptors: Public Opinion, Public Education, Teachers, Teaching (Occupation)
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Izu, Jo Ann; And Others – Teacher Education Quarterly, 1995
Reports the essential findings of one phase of the assessment studies conducted during the California New Teacher Project, suggesting some implications from that study for the impending reform efforts. The paper concludes that California lacks a coherent, rigorous system of assessments guided by a clearly defined set of performance expectations.…
Descriptors: Beginning Teacher Induction, Beginning Teachers, Change Strategies, Educational Change
Hora, Matthew T.; Millar, Susan B. – Wisconsin Center for Education Research (NJ1), 2009
This qualitative case study reports on processes and outcomes of the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded System-Wide Change for All Learners and Educators (SCALE) project at the California State University, Northridge (CSUN). It addresses a critical challenge in studying systemic reform in complex organizations: the lack of methodologies that…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Organizational Culture, Organizational Change, Educational Change
California State Board of Corrections, Sacramento. – 1987
A study examined the physical ability requirements for entry-level probation officers in the California. The study, which was undertaken at the request of the California Board of Corrections, had the following objectives: statewide job analysis of the requirements of three entry-level positions in county agencies--corrections officer, probation…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Correctional Rehabilitation, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Employment Practices
Bellm, Dan; Burton, Alice; Whitebook, Marcy; Broatch, Linda; Young, Marci P. – 2002
In response to increasing concerns about preparing young children to succeed in the primary grades, many states have increased their investment in prekindergarten programs over the past decade. Noting that increased demand for prekindergarten education coincides with a staffing shortage in the early care and education, this study documented the…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Compensation (Remuneration), Delivery Systems, Educational Policy
Sullivan, Patricia – Our Children, 1998
Reducing K-3 class size is highly recommended and broadly supported, though there are challenges with finding enough qualified teachers and providing enough classroom space. Research indicates that K-3 students in smaller classes do better academically, with minority and low-income students showing the greatest gains. The paper examines…
Descriptors: Class Size, Classroom Environment, Crowding, Educational Facilities
Howes, Carollee; Whitebook, Marcy – 1991
In 1991, a study was conducted to determine the extent to which the stringency of state regulations ensures high quality in child care settings and the extent to which California's child care staffing crisis can be addressed through regulatory changes. To compare child care quality under different licensing standards, the study examined findings…
Descriptors: Child Care Occupations, Child Caregivers, Day Care Centers, Educational Quality
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Bilingual Education Office. – 1989
California school districts are authorized to designate qualified teachers--who do not hold special Commission on Teacher Credentialing-issued documents authorizing bilingual or English language development instruction--to provide English language development and/or academic instruction via the primary language to limited-English-proficient (LEP)…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Bilingual Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Smith, Sandra; And Others – 1983
This publication analyzes the current status of the teaching profession in California, emphasizing what makes it attractive and satisfying or discouraging to teachers. Important trends in public attitudes about the teaching profession are explored, as well as teachers' perspectives on recruitment and retention. Among the serious problems noted…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Career Ladders, Educational Attitudes, Educational Change
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Bureau of Industrial Education. – 1974
Intended primarily for educators participating in already established local apprenticeship programs, the handbook provides information on the laws and agencies of apprenticeship, its traditions and practices, and administrative alternatives implemented in various programs. Modern apprenticeship programs are defined as combining on-the-job training…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Agency Role, Apprenticeships, Educational Administration
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