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Pennell, James R.; Firestone, William A. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1998
State-supported teacher networks like the California Subject Matter Projects and the Vermont Portfolio Networks can be a useful alternative to conventional inservice training programs. Networks are cost-effective and connect teachers with resources, provide ongoing support, and expand teachers' leadership opportunities. A mix of constructed and…
Descriptors: Inservice Teacher Education, Networks, Portfolios (Background Materials), Professional Development
Abruscato, Joseph – Phi Delta Kappan, 1993
Early results from the Vermont Portfolio Project, which evaluated the progress of fourth and eighth graders in reading and mathematics using samples of student products, suggests that improvement is still needed in both subjects. Many factors will influence this pilot project's future direction, including availability of resources and development…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 4
