This project consists of a problem-based learning project centered on the level of teacher and administrator preparedness in identifying, preventing, and reporting bullying in the state of Missouri. New legislation mandates districts to provide training to staff to prepare them for addressing bullying, which has become a concern in the United…

This dissertation is a case study of a professional development effort in a large urban school district over the course of one school year. With their district identified for improvement under the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2001, district leaders were under pressure take corrective action. As part of their plan…

This study explores the differences between traditional and alternate route certification by focusing on the achievement of students who have been instructed by teachers from each program. In addition, this study identifies the strengths and weaknesses of teachers from each certification route through surveys and interviews with principals in the…