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Peer reviewedMacLean, John D., Jr.; French, Elaine H. – ERS Spectrum, 1999
Describes a collaborative program undertaken by a Massachusetts district to enhance preschool students' learning readiness when entering kindergarten. The program consisted of three elements: networking local and area programs and services; improving the quality of programs and services; and increasing access to family services. (11 references)…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Delivery Systems, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedTravis, Dennis B. – ERS Spectrum, 1998
Participants in Oakland University's collaborative action-research course between 1994 and 1997 were asked to evaluate the program. Most said the program positively influenced classroom practice at participating schools in the Bloomfield Hills School District, received needed administrative support, and had considerable motivational and…
Descriptors: Action Research, College School Cooperation, Cooperative Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedTichenor, Mercedes; Heins, Elizabeth – ERS Spectrum, 2001
Describes the evolution of a young professional-development school, detailing challenges and successes the school has experienced thus far. The idea was to offer teachers a context for bridging theory and practice and provide additional resources and opportunities for ongoing collaboration and dialog. Trust and respect were essential ingredients.…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Elementary Education, Motivation, Professional Development Schools
Peer reviewedTravis, Dennis B.; Pickard, Dawn; Lang, Debra – ERS Spectrum, 1999
Describes a Learning Development Model developed by a Michigan school working to foster an evolving process of staff collaboration and curriculum integration. Supportive professional-development activities include staff-planned and -facilitated workshops, staff writing and sharing of learning activities, and local university partnerships requiring…
Descriptors: Action Research, Educational Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Curriculum
Direct linkFields, Lynette J.; Egley, Robert J. – ERS Spectrum, 2005
This article describes a project in which first-year administrators in Pinellas County, Fla., were members of a professional development cadre. The major purpose of the study was to determine the problems encountered by first-year assistant principals. During cadre meetings, participants were encouraged to record in journals and discuss with their…
Descriptors: Assistant Principals, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Professional Development
Peer reviewedGreen, Laura R.; Blasik, Katherine; Hartshorn, Kristen; Shatten-Jones, Elizabeth – ERS Spectrum, 2000
A 1998 National Science Foundation report says minorities and women are still underrepresented in science and technology fields. "Saturday Science," an enrichment program designed by the School Board of Broward County (Florida) and Broward Community College, substantially increased racial/gender participation and GPAs in nonintroductory…
Descriptors: Boards of Education, College School Cooperation, Enrichment Activities, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
