Louisiana was the first state in the nation to develop and implement a statewide Value-Added Teacher Preparation Assessment to identify the extent to which teacher preparation programs prepare graduates to teach effectively in grades 4-9. The model was developed by Dr. George Noell (Louisiana State University and A&M College), piloted during…

The purpose of this guide is to help chronically struggling schools restructure. "Restructuring" means major, rapid changes that affect how a school is led and how instruction is delivered. Restructuring is essential in achieving rapid improvements in student learning. The focus is on helping education leaders choose strategies that…

This study describes current provincial/territorial responses to behaviorally disordered students in Canada, comparing this perspective to a 1981 study. Topics examined include definition, prevalence, services available, standards, mainstreaming, program effectiveness, funding, and teacher training requirements. Recommended actions by…