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Ruddy, Anne-Maree; Prusinski, Ellen – Journal of School Leadership, 2012
Drawing on data collected during an evaluation of Indiana schools receiving Title I 1003(g) School Improvement Fund grants in the 2008-2009 school year, this article explores how professional development can be used to support school improvement efforts. This article upholds the conclusion that when activities support the development of a…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Professional Development, Improvement Programs, Case Studies
Maxwell, Denise – ProQuest LLC, 2011
A national report by The Teaching Commission (2004), entitled "Teaching at Risk: A Call to Action", highlighted the significance of professional learning by teachers. Requirements outlined by the Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) component of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB, 2001) have emphasized the demands for high-quality professional…
Descriptors: Coaching (Performance), Elementary School Teachers, Instructional Improvement, Instructional Effectiveness