A credentialing standard clarification brought forth by the Higher Learning Commission could result in the elimination of approximately half of the liberal arts concurrent enrollment instructors in Indiana, Minnesota, and other locations under HLC accreditation. Concurrent enrollment instructors who were affected by this evolution in credentialing…

Given recent increased attention to teacher evaluation, it is imperative to understand the expertise teachers need to educate students with severe disabilities. In this grounded theory study, the authors interviewed nine special education faculty who specialize in severe disabilities about the job-related skills and qualities exhibited by expert…

The job satisfaction and organizational commitment of rehabilitation counselors working in the public rehabilitation agency in Minnesota are the focus of this study. Participants were 28 rehabilitation counselor survey respondents whose agency agreed to take part in the study. A total of 40 surveys were mailed. Job satisfaction was measured using…

The goal of a project was to develop staff development needs assessment instruments and procedures to benefit practicing and pre-service vocational education administrators. The information provided would assist them in planning for and participating in self-improvement activities. The needs assessment instruments developed viewed the…

A revision of a manual first produced in 1980, this guide is designed to help local school districts in Minnesota meet the educational needs of their limited-English-proficient (LEP) students in academically and administratively expedient ways. The chapters in the manual, which correspond to topics pertinent to designing and maintaining an LEP…