We present results from a meta-analysis of 95 experimental and quasi-experimental pre-K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professional development and curriculum programs, seeking to understand what content, activities, and formats relate to stronger student outcomes. Across rigorously conducted studies, we found an…

This report describes a workshop on the Dynamics of Machinery based on the fabrication of a gyro- bicycle in a summer school program for junior high school students. The workshop was conducted by engineering students who had completed "Creative Research", an engineering design course at the National Institute of Technology, Okinawa…

This study investigated whether a four-week intensive professional development workshop for math teachers was effective in improving their knowledge and skills of mathematics concepts and technology, as well as improving their attitudes toward integrating technology into teaching math. Instruments for data collection included a pre- and post- test…

"The Complete Learning Disabilities Resource Guide" (formerly "The Complete Learning Disabilities Directory") has been a comprehensive and sought-after resource for professionals, families and individuals with learning disabilities since 1992. This twenty-first edition is the most comprehensive and current source of resources…

The Peabody Fellows in Earth Science program was a professional development opportunity for middle and high school teachers to enhance their knowledge of, and teaching skills in, the Earth sciences. It combined a summer institute and academic year workshops with the production of new curricular resources on the interpretation of landforms in…

This article describes findings and evolution of a teacher-training program based on a partnership of knowledge domains (technology, content, and pedagogy), teaching staff (college faculty and school teachers), educational institutions (colleges and K-12), and local communities (urban and suburban). Within 5 years, more than 180 teachers from 15…

Rhetoric about "all children" abounds in public education, yet many aspects of schooling continues to marginalize large numbers of students. Despite good intentions, the assumptions, attitudes, and conditions that can preclude students' success are often invisible to educational policymakers and practitioners. These students are not…

A 6-week summer workshop on instructional development took place at William Rainey Harper College (Illinois) in 1968. Six outside consultants and 10 faculty members discussed topics relating to (1) developing instructional concepts for courses, units, and learning steps; (2) developing instructional objectives, criteria and conditions of…

A 10-week accelerated summer Latin workshop was held for graduate students and undergraduate honor students. The course included a rapid introduction to basic Latin morphology and syntax and careful reading of selected poetry and prose. Course content, teaching methods, and student achievement are briefly discussed. (AF)

The City School District of Syracuse, New York devised an individualized instructional program which developed students who were creative, self-discoverers, problem-solvers, and capable of learning to learn. As a first step, a 1969 summer inservice workshop was held at which one or more administrators and two teachers from each of 13 schools were…

North Carolina's migrant education program adequately met its 1977-78 objectives focusing on program continuity, summer and regular term programs, Migrant Student Record Transfer System (MSRTS), programs for formerly migrant children, and staff development. Evaluation was based on MSRTS data, test results, on-site monitoring, and local education…

The report reviews Idaho's Migrant Education Program, which served 6,786 migrant children in programs hosted by 33 districts during the regular term and 3,302 children in summer schools in 28 locations. Following a listing of national and state goals for migrant education is a summary of specific objectives stated in the State Plan, strategies…

This report presents the findings for community colleges with twenty percent or more Black students enrolled that participated in ACT's 2010 "What Works in Student Retention survey." The report contains information pertinent to only these institutions. The following are appended: (1) Data for Two-Year Community Colleges with greater than or equal…

This report presents the findings for community colleges with twenty percent or more Hispanic students enrolled that participated in ACT's 2010 What Works in Student Retention survey. The report contains information pertinent to only these institutions. Appendices include: (1) Data for Community Colleges with greater than or equal to 20% Hispanic…

This report presents the findings for four year colleges and universities with twenty percent or more Black students enrolled that participated in ACT's 2010 What Works in Student Retention survey. The report contains information pertinent to only these institutions. Appendices include: (1) Data for Four Year Colleges and Universities with greater…