Effective teacher professional development is defined as structured professional learning activities which result in changes in teacher practice and improvements in student learning outcomes. Superintendents face common challenges unique to the rural environment which hinder the delivery of effective teacher professional development in rural…

The purpose of the research was to determine whether a direct relationship existed between funding models for ELL student learning resources in Western Washington and ELL student achievement in Reading as measured by the WASL. The literature review utilized information from Washington State's educational system as well as legal documents and…