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Ellerbrock, Cheryl R.; Denmon, Jennifer; Owens, Ruchelle; Lindstrom, Krista – Middle Grades Research Journal, 2015
This yearlong qualitative multisite case study investigated ways middle and high school transition supports foster a developmentally responsive transition for students. A total of 23 participants engaged in this study, including 4 students, 4 middle school teachers, 13 high school teachers, 1 middle school principal, and 1 high school principal.…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Middle School Students, Qualitative Research
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Hetlinger, John S. – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
Outlines areas for principals to cover in developing new teacher orientation programs. These include overview of the school and community, policies and procedures, benefits, compensation, and physical facilities. (MD)
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Handbooks, Principals
Wade, John – Executive Educator, 1986
To ease students' transition to junior high school, Edwards Junior High School (South Carolina) devised a special orientation program for sixth graders at three elementary schools. The program features a principal's visit and slide show, band concerts, school visits, a special orientation day, a first-day assembly, tours, counseling, and an…
Descriptors: Assembly Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Junior High Schools, Parent School Relationship
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Mayfield, Margie I. – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1983
Questionnaires examined perceptions of Victoria parents (178); principals (36); K,1,3,4 teachers (186) about children's orientation to kindergarten and K-1 and 3-4 transitions. Results cover initial adjustment to school, orientation programs, difficulty making transitions, reasons for difficulty, K-1 transition classes, shortened kindergarten days…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries