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Mixed Feelings: Principals React to Test-Based Accountability
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Jones, Brett D.; Egley, Robert J. – ERS Spectrum, 2010
The purpose of this study was to determine how elementary school administrators in a large U.S. state perceived the overall effects of testing on education in general and, more specifically, on their instructional leadership responsibilities. We surveyed 325 Florida principals and assistant principals, many of whom viewed the testing program…
Descriptors: Assistant Principals, Test Results, Testing Programs, Testing
How Do New Principals Compare with More Experienced Ones in Their Understanding of Student Accountability?
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Lyons, James E.; Gooden, John S. – ERS Spectrum, 2002
Examines differences in knowledge of the North Carolina Student Accountability Program between two groups of experienced and beginning principals. Finds significant differences in the level of knowledge between experienced and beginning principals. (Contains 16 references.) (PKP)
Descriptors: Accountability, Beginning Principals, Elementary Secondary Education, Principals
Improving Mathematics Standardized Test Scores: Lessons Learned from Four Title I Elementary Schools.
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Gies, Brett N.; Donicht, Terrell L.; Smith, Steven H. – ERS Spectrum, 2001
Describes progress of efforts of four Title I elementary schools in Idaho to raise student scores on state-mandated mathematics tests. Variations in patterns of progress among schools were attributed to differences in staff commitment and principal leadership. (PKP)
Descriptors: Accountability, Case Studies, Elementary Schools, Mathematics Achievement
Student Mobility, Academic Performance, and School Accountability.
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Mao, Michael X.; Whitsett, Maria D.; Mellor, Lynn T. – ERS Spectrum, 1998
Examines relationships between student mobility and student and school performance, based on data for 6,000 Texas schools. One out of six students changed schools at least once during 1994-95. Over a four-year period, two-thirds of first-graders moved at least once. Mobility rates are higher for poorer, at-risk, and minority students. Mobile…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education
Developing a Comprehensive Assessment System: Broadening the Focus of the School District Testing Program.
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Baldwin, Lee; Parks, Candace – ERS Spectrum, 1992
Describes a Florida county's attempt to address increasing demands for assessment. Guided by responses from 1,007 administrators and teachers (75 percent of a random sample of 1,343), a broad assessment framework was developed encompassing advocacy, administration, reporting, training and development, and technical assistance. (13 references) (MLF)
Descriptors: Accountability, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Models
Retention and Social Promotion: Perspectives of North Carolina Elementary School Principals.
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Bulla, Tom; Gooden, John S. – ERS Spectrum, 2003
Survey responses of 407 elementary school principals revealed that the factors most influencing principals' decisions to retain students include lack of mastery of material, local and state accountability standards, and the student's maturity level and chronological age. Principals also believe children should be retained in the early years.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrator Attitudes, Elementary Education, Grade Repetition
Beyond Test Scores: Edina Public School's Use of Surveys To Collect School Profile and Accountability Data.
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Du, Yi; Fuglesten, Larry – ERS Spectrum, 2001
Discusses Edina School District's School Profiles composed of multiple indicators from student achievement assessment results, school demographic data, and survey responses. Focuses on student, staff, and parent surveys, and shows how the surveys were developed, presented, and used by the schools to support comprehensive and ongoing efforts to…
Descriptors: Accountability, Data Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement
Is Testing the Right Direction? Florida Administrators Share Their Thoughts
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Jones, Brett D.; Egley, Robert J. – ERS Spectrum, 2004
The purpose of this study was to determine whether Florida elementary school administrators believe the state's testing program is taking public schools in the right direction. Questionnaire responses from principals and assistant principals show that the majority of administrators believe the testing program is not taking schools in the right…
Descriptors: Assistant Principals, Testing Programs, Incentives, Testing