Download or read book Washington 7th Grade WASL Review Student written by National Training Network, Incorporated and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Review of the Washington Assessment of Student Learning in Mathematics Grades 7 and 10 written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in the state of Washington commissioned SRI International to lead a study of students' performance on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) in mathematics at grades 7 and 10.
Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book School Psychology Review written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bridging the Opportunity Gap written by Seattle Pacific University, Washington School Research Center (WSRC). and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 4th and 7th grade Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) scores for the past several years have indicated that the percentage of students meeting the new higher standards is not satisfactory, although improvement is being shown every year. There are indications, however, that while some elementary and middle/junior high schools are showing marked improvements, many others are struggling to adapt to the new expectations and to make the necessary changes. In this study the researchers examine the practices of the schools whose students have been extraordinarily successful at meeting Washington's learning standards. Their purpose is to add to the growing body of research in this state that is identifying meaningful changes in the schools that lead to higher achievement for Washington students. They examined three years of data (1999, 2000, 2001) in order to identify elementary schools that demonstrated either a consistently high composite passing rate on the 4th grade WASL, or a strong positive trajectory of passing rates with the latest year (2001) in the top group of schools. This approach yielded a pool of 22 schools that varied by F/R, building enrollment, and the two different longitudinal score patterns (i.e., either consistently high or strong positive trajectory). Research team members from the WSRC, OSPI, and principal and teacher practitioners from the State of Washington met to review the 22 schools. The result of this process was a final list of 16 study schools: (1) Benjamin Franklin Elementary, Vancouver School District; (2) Coe Elementary, Seattle School District; (3) Farwell Elementary, Mead School District; (4) Happy Valley Elementary, Bellingham School District; (5) Hofstetter Elementary, Colville School District; (6) Larrabee Elementary, Bellingham School District; (7) Lewis & Clark Elementary, Richland School District; (8) Lidgerwood Elementary, Spokane School District; (9) Lind Elementary, Lind School District; (10) Logan Elementary, Spokane School District; (11) Lynndale Elementary, Edmonds School District; (12) Ness Elementary, West Valley School District; (13) Seth Woodard Elementary, West Valley School District; (14) Sumas Elementary, Nooksack Valley School District; (15) Whitney Elementary, Yakima School District; and (16) Winlock Miller Elementary, Winlock School District. The explanations given by the school educators were similar across schools and districts. The researchers identified four "primary factors" that appear to have led to the necessary changes in the school to enhance student achievement. First, the "school and professional environment" is one in which adults put the well being of others, both adults and students, as the foremost concern. These schools are places where the adults care about each other, like where they work, and work hard together for the sake of the students. Second, there is "strong leadership" at these schools that has articulated a vision and set clear goals for the adults in the school. Whether by direct means or by more indirect approaches, such as the delegation of responsibilities, the leadership in the school has been strong and appreciated. Third, the curriculum and instruction in the schools is "focused and intentional", addressing the state's essential learnings. Teachers in these schools believe that their students, regardless of background, can learn what is required. With all adults working collaboratively with a common focus the results have been affirmative. Fourth, "assessment results inform instruction". WASL and other assessment results are seen as important sources of information for identifying strengths and weaknesses of students individually and of the school as a whole. Such information is used to provide necessary instruction and to guide the professional development of the teachers. In addition, the researchers also identified a second group of factors that were present in some, but not all, of the schools. While the educators in the schools identified the factors as important to their success, they noticed that many times they were factors that "enabled" or aided the adults at the school in developing the four "primary" factors. These "secondary" factors included small school size, district support, lack of student and staff mobility, parental and community involvement, and professional development. These factors may be helpful, but apparently are not mandatory. Finally, they tried to look "deeper" at the educators at these schools to identify any unspoken but implied characteristics that appeared to be present in all locales. They concluded that these schools shared one general trait that was at the foundation of their success. Succinctly stated: "A fundamental characteristic of all of these schools is that the majority of the educators are "on board" with the state reform efforts. The educators have all agreed, either because of philosophical belief, acceptance, or acquiescence, to move the school in a certain direction. A logical necessity of this trait is the personal willingness of each teacher to give up long-held beliefs and practices at the school and in the classroom." Appended are: (1) Letter to Principals; (2) Principals' Questionnaire; and (3) Interview Protocols. (Contains 2 footnotes.) [For related report, "Continuing to Bridge the Opportunity Gap: Taking a Closer Look at 10 High Performing Elementary Schools in Washington State. Research Report # 7," see ED529419.
Download or read book The Program Evaluation Prism written by Martin Lee Abbott and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-11-23 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive treatment of correlation/regression techniques and using SPSS for interpretation of findings. Striking a balance between detailed coverage and approachability, this book provides a thorough treatment of the elements of regression and how they can be used with real research problems in program evaluation. The author begins with a basic introduction to evaluation methodology, and its ability to recognize embedded patterns of meaning in research data. Subsequent chapters explore the statistical tools that can be applied by researchers and evaluators irrespective of the design that was used to generate this data. Topics of coverage include: correlation, single predictor regression, multiple correlation, part and partial correlation, detection of extreme scores, multiple regression, regression with continuous predictors, coding of categorical data, regression with categorical predictors, methods for entering predictors in multiple regression, and interaction in multiple regression. Each chapter is presented in the same comprehensive format: an introduction to the topic, followed by a discussion of its primary elements, illustrations of the data through numerous tables and figures, SPSS procedures for designing the analysis, SPSS output of the analysis , and guidance on how to interpret findings from the analyses. Discover Note and Research Steps sections illustrate how using statistical processes can unveil unobserved patterns and assist readers with identifying such patterns in their own data. Real-world analyses are used throughout the book, utilizing meaningful social issues as a catalyst for teaching statistical procedures, and a related Web site features additional data sets, solutions, and research projects for readers.
Download or read book The Effects of the Washington State Education Reform on Schools and Classrooms written by Brian M. Stecher and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A growing number of states are implementing standards-based accountability systems in efforts to improve student achievement. This briefing reports the initial findings from a study of Washington state’s reform. Although early test results showed that only a minority of students achieved the rigorous standard embodied in the reform, the most recent results show gains in the percentage of students meeting the standards in math, reading, and listening skills in elementary and middle schools. A survey of Washington principals and teachers showed that they understood and endorsed the reform and that 80 percent of the school curriculum was aligned with statewide standards in tested subjects. However, some changes may be less desirable: In some cases, teachers emphasized tested material over equally important material not covered by state testing. They also engaged in extensive test preparation activities.
Download or read book State Education Journal Index and Educators Guide to Periodicals Research Strategies written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An index of state education journals.
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Download or read book Promoting Your School written by Carolyn Warner and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2000-06-21 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated Edition of Best Seller!Foreword by Michael Pladus, 1999 National Principal of the YearNationally respected educator, lecturer, and author, Carolyn Warner, shares the latest field-tested communication strategies to help promote your school, increase public confidence, and improve internal communications. This book includes forms, handouts, and checklists from National Principals of the Year for principals and administrators to emulate and reproduce.This new second edition includes: The communication process and dealing with perceptions A step-by-step guide to developing a marketing plan Involving parents in the school and understanding the changing demographics New techniques for improving staff and student communication Building media relations for the novice Creating a school crisis team
Download or read book The Essentials of Social Studies Grades K 8 written by Kathy Checkley and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2008 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on firsthand accounts from expert educators, this book offers innovative teaching and assessment strategies that K-8 social studies teachers can use to prepare students to actively engage in a democratic and global society.
Download or read book Social Studies the Young Learner written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Show What You Know on the WASL 3rd Grade Parent Teacher Edition 2nd Edition written by Englefield & Associates, Incorporated and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: P/T Edition WASLThe Parent/Teacher Edition of the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) correlates with the Student Workbook and covers the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALR's), Components and new Grade Level Expectations (GLE's). Offers Teaching Tips and activities, covers all subjects tested per grade level with answers and in-depth analyses, test item distribution charts, scoring rubrics, subject-specific glossaries of terms, scoring guides, and item distribution charts.
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Download or read book Inclusion A Service Not a Place written by Dorothy Kerzner Lipsky and published by National Professional Resources Inc./Dude Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly revised and updated for 2012, Inclusion: A Service Not a Place guides educators in taking a whole school approach to inclusion that positions students as the centerpiece of educational decision making. Authors Dorothy Kerzner Lipsky and Alan Gardner reinforce the need for inclusion and explain what educators must do to ensure all students have full access to the entire general education curriculum. The book supports the implementation of inclusive practices by presenting the following:A definition and description of inclusive practice The relationship of inclusion to IDEA and NCLB Best practices, based upon experience and current research Roles and responsibilities of various school personnel, including administrators, related services providers, and clinicians Parental roles and responsibilities Exploration of interventions, with a major focus on RTI and PBIS Reproducible forms for structuring inclusive classrooms Additional resources for specific topics, including a listing of organizations, videos, web sites, and a glossary
Download or read book State Education Journal Index written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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