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Odden, Allan R. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
"Strategic Management of Human Capital in Education" offers a comprehensive and strategic approach to address what has become labeled as "talent and human capital." Grounded in extensive research and examples of leading edge districts, this book shows how the entire human resource system in schools--from recruitment, to selection/placement,…
Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Human Capital, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Leadership
Chauncey, Caroline, Ed. – Harvard Education Press, 2005
This volume provides a tool kit for principals and administrators seeking to improve the quality of classroom teaching in an era of increasing accountability, as well as an overview of the historical and cultural factors that shape teaching as a profession. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 mandates that all teachers be "highly…
Descriptors: Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Persistence, Teacher Qualifications, Educational Quality
Mitchell, Karen J., Ed.; Robinson, David Z., Ed.; Plake, Barbara S., Ed.; Knowles, Kaeli T., Ed. – 2001
This book examines the appropriateness and technical quality of teacher licensure tests currently in use, evaluating teacher licensure tests and examining the use of tests to hold states and institutions of higher education accountable for the quality of teacher preparation and licensure. It also suggests alternatives for developing and assessing…
Descriptors: Accountability, Beginning Teachers, Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education
Haselkorn, David; Calkins, Andrew – 1993
This handbook provides information and offers guidance and resources to help those who have expressed an interest in the teaching profession. The publication is organized into six chapters as follows: (1) "A Snapshot of the Profession" (why people choose to teach, the need for teachers, school reform and the nation's future, and what…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Career Choice, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education
Davis Lenski, Susan, Ed.; Grisham, Dana L., Ed.; Wold, Linda S., Ed. – International Reading Association (NJ3), 2005
The quality of teacher preparation is frequently under public scrutiny. In this collection, experts in literacy teacher preparation offer ten truths--based on evidence, not ideology-- that support the ongoing positive efforts of teacher educators. In this book, the reader will find: A review of the existing knowledge base; Evidence of the improved…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Literacy Education, Internet, Teacher Educators
Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA. – 2000
This document presents revised comprehensive standards and guidelines for the preparation and certification of special educators and for practice as special educators, developed by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Section 1 provides CEC's Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Practice for Special Education. Section 2 presents…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Administrators, Beginning Teachers, Clinical Diagnosis