This annotated bibliography on beginning teacher induction is divided into three major sections. The first area dealt with is the need for induction programs. This section includes topics on the problems of beginning teachers and what assistance can be offered. The second section focuses on designing induction programs and discusses program…

This thesis documents how a wildland site became the cornerstone of an environmental education system concerned with the development of site, educational program, community action, and enrichment projects. The process described should help others interested in developing a similar community based environmental education facility. Four major…

This document is the 14th volume in a series that continues to attract and publish doctoral dissertations, masters theses, and project abstracts. It reflects an active desire to stimulate interest in nontraditional environmental education research that has escaped the attention that such a growing body of works deserves. The abstracts in this…

The purpose of this study was to develop a model of a mentoring program for first year media specialists by exploring existing examples. Qualitative methods were employed in conducting this research. A document review was undertaken to establish accepted mentoring program guidelines. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with coordinators of…

The dissertation describes the development and implementation of an instructional planning system designed to establish accountability in instructional planning and student learning in special education programs. The author explains that identification and articulation of baseline assessment data in areas of instructional needs, with goal areas…

The objective of this project was to improve the Orange, California Unified School District's system for evaluating school principals through the development, implementation, and evaluation of a model program. The intended result of improved evaluation through the model was to identify those management skills which each participating principal…

This study sought to identify the cognitive behaviors a teacher needs to employ in implementing a reading program. A sample of such behaviors was identified and submitted to authors and editors of comprehensive reading programs, state directors of Right-to-Read programs, college instructors of reading methods courses, and elementary school…

This paper describes a program designed to increase student motivation to complete homework assignments. The targeted population consisted of 3rd, 4th, 9th, and 10th grade students attending schools in the Midwest. Analysis of probable cause data reveals that parental involvement can be insufficient and misdirected. Homework can lack relevance to…

Traditionally, tests administered in the Fremont, California Unified School District were selected by administrators at the district office level. For this practicum, a district selection committee, composed of certificated staff on all levels, reviewed and selected tests to be administered within the district. Testing workshops were conducted for…