An essential task for mathematics teachers is posing problems. Selecting mathematics problems that develop mathematical proficiency and engage students in desirable mathematical practices is a critical decision-making process. We present the Framework for Posing Elementary Mathematics Problems (F-PosE) developed to focus prospective teacher…

Predominantly White arts colleges in the United States, like many other institutions around the country, need equitable leadership frameworks that center Black and Brown students. This project is a response to that demand. The purpose of this dissertation is to develop a BIPOC equity coalition in an Arts college at a Predominantly White…

Beginning teachers face significant challenges as they assume the complex work of teaching while they are still learning to teach. In addition to the activities involved with learning to effectively teach, they must also learn to work with others; collaborate with colleagues, administrators, paraprofessionals, and parents; and manage varied…

As one part of a broad reform package, the 2011 Indiana General Assembly passed Senate Enrolled Act 001 (Public Law 90), a bill that significantly changed the way Indiana teachers will be evaluated and compensated. An earlier Center for Evaluation & Education Policy (CEEP) policy brief, "Revamping the Teacher Evaluation Process"…

A coordinated process for selection of school counselors is presented. Responsibility for counselor selection is shared by central office and school building administrators. District personnel developed a selection instrument which is used to assess strengths and limitations of counselor candidates. Counselor profiles are then evaluated in light…

Serves as introduction and background for remaining papers in this issue which describe major pieces of Army's Selection and Classification Project (Project A). Outlines principal objectives, methodology, and research design of Project A. Identifies overall objective of the project: to generate instrumentation and validity information database…

Developed criteria for selection of career development program appropriate for mentally ill. Mentally ill persons who participated in Self-Directed Search (SDS) showed significant change on My Vocational Situation Identity Scale. Findings support selection of SDS as program and feasibility of offering career development services to mentally ill.…

Intended as an aid in the selection of software techniques and tools, this document contains three sections: (1) a suggested methodology for the selection of validation, verification, and testing (VVT) techniques and tools; (2) summary matrices by development phase usage, a table of techniques and tools with associated keywords, and an…

In response to a Congressional request, the General Accounting Office studied the process that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) uses to select projects for the homeless for funding, whether this process is consistent with statutes and community priorities, whether communities face any common problems when applying for HUD…

OBJECTIVES WERE TO PROPOSE, INITIATE, EVALUATE AND IDENTIFY LIMITATIONS OF A PROGRAM PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO EDUCABLE MENTALLY RETARDED CHILDREN IN REGULAR CLASSROOMS, AND TO DEVELOP A PROCEDURE FOR EDUCATING SUCH CHILDREN IN SPARSELY POPULATED RURAL AREAS. THE 2-YEAR STUDY INCLUDED 41 CHILDREN FROM GRADES ONE THROUGH SIX. METHODS WERE…

A programed film was designed to provide a basic introduction to the process of programing an instructional sequence applicable to all media. The film was also intended to increase awareness of standards for evaluating a programed instructional sequence and ability to recognize statements of instructional objectives stated in terms too general to…

Article considered an independent study program in which students assume all practical responsibility for their learning, for the use they make of released time, and for accomplishing the goals of their study. (Author/RK)

Both linking agents and training consultants can help school systems solve some difficult problems: how to learn about current research and successful programs, and how to adapt and implement promisisng programs. After a successful initial experience obtaining technical assistance from the Network of Innovative Schools, Inc., the Chelsea Public…

Systematic investigation of processes involved in needs analysis would improve current knowledge of the procedure and would bring analysts closer to the goal of generalized validity rather than situational validity. This article deals with two phases of the needs assessment process: selecting participants and defining needs and alternatives in…

Selection of campus speakers on sexuality is discussed, including assessment of speaker qualifications, the importance of teaching style and tone, choice of subject, program design for a meaningful event, and the sensitivity of both the speaker and the institution. (MSE)