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National Comprehensive Center, 2022
The Accelerated Learning Work Group's introductory Guide to Accelerated Learning offers descriptions, resources, and examples of state education agencies implementing Accelerated Learning into their programs. It also answers questions, such as: (1) How should Accelerated Learning be implemented?; (2) How are educators best supported during…
Descriptors: Guides, Acceleration (Education), Student Needs, Student Diversity
O'Keefe, Bonnie – Center on Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes, 2017
This brief reviews state plans submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as of October 1, 2017. It focuses on three key topics for early learning in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): setting clear goals and policy priorities for early learning, integrating early learning into school improvement, and supporting early childhood educator…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Early Childhood Education, Preschool Teachers
McGuinn, Patrick – Consortium for Policy Research in Education, 2015
It has been three years since Race to the Top grant-winning states piloted new teacher evaluation systems and many of them have made considerable progress, yet according to media coverage and a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report published in April 2015, struggles remain and most grantees have asked to extend the timetables for…
Descriptors: State Departments of Education, State Policy, Teacher Evaluation, Program Implementation
Michigan State Dept. of Education, Lansing. – 1977
The Michigan Department of Education defines professional development as a planned and organized effort to provide teachers and other educational workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate improved student learning and performance. The purpose of this paper is to provide a rationale and plan for professional development programs…
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Higher Education
Michigan Commission on High Schools, Lansing. – 1983
On the basis of research reports, a survey of secondary school principals, a public opinion survey, state comparisons, public hearing testimony, and findings from high school visitations, the Michigan Commission on High Schools developed recommendations for improving seven aspects of secondary education in Michigan. First, the commission…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Educational Quality
Shanahan, John J.; And Others – 1977
This document reviews the development of comprehensive community colleges in Michigan and sets forth recommended State Board of Education policies and Michigan Department of Education proposals to support and implement them. Issues addressed include open access, low tuition, geographical barriers, occupational education, general education,…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Board of Education Policy, College Role, Community Colleges