The terms leadership and leader development are often used synonymously. However, there are different outcomes and needs associated with each type of development. Even with these differences, both types of developments may be needed to help individuals master leadership skills effectively. This study explored the critically formative processes and…

This study investigates the competence-based curriculum (CBC) issues hindering its implementation. To collect data, the study surveyed 731 primary and secondary school teachers around Rwanda at the time they were in their third phase of CBC assessment training. These teachers are sector-based trainers (SBTs) whom after getting training, are…

Past studies in autism have shown that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) exhibit impairments in their toileting skills due to their cognitive skills. Hence, a 10-month intervention programme was developed to help ASD children aged 3 to 5 years old to master toileting skills. This multiple baseline design study sets out to examine the…

School districts across the United States are confronted with a shortage of highly qualified principal applicants, a situation compounded by a haphazard approach to leadership succession planning. While the vast majority of principals and superintendents endorse the promotion of assistant principals as the most effective way to develop successful…

The purpose of this quasi-experimental, longitudinal study was to measure the effects of reflective practice coaching on 35 participants, as compared to participants who did not receive coaching. Data was collected over a period of eight weeks. A secondary purpose was to examine the effects of a standardized case conceptualization training lecture…

Apprenticeships exist in many sectors to help businesses develop highly skilled employees, reduce turnover rates, diversify the workforce, and lower recruitment costs through a structured process of professional development and internal promotion. In cooperation with states, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) oversees the nation's apprenticeship…

The purpose of the study was to investigate the lived experiences of women who navigated the trajectory to the position of superintendent and how they leveraged the opportunities and barriers to achieve their goals. Following a review of the research literature, a semi-structured interview protocol was developed to interview participants, who were…

College students are faced with stressors which can negatively impact memory function, thereby, negatively affecting academic performance. This study used a field experiment design to investigate the effects of brief mindfulness on levels of distress and memory functioning between first-year community college students engaging in a brief…

With the increase in pressures related to teaching online, counselor educators are experiencing greater amounts of burnout. The purpose of this quantitative causal-comparative survey study was to assess for significant differences and correlations between synchronous and asynchronous communication modes on online counselor educators' job…

A high proportion of people with developmental disabilities engage in challenging behavior compared to the general population (McClintock, Hall, & Oliver, 2003). Functional Communication Training (FCT) is an is an evidence-based intervention to address challenging behavior (Heath et al., 2015), but many people remain unable to access effective…

This study addresses the following research question: "How do counselors in different school contexts evaluate their students' college readiness and offer post-secondary guidance?" Best practices in school counselor use of time and job duties are well understood and studied. Similar guidelines for best practices in post-secondary…

Building on the first and second editions, this substantially revised text maintains the commitment to support field instructors in their task of educating students while also addressing current issues confronting social work field education. In addition to updating case scenarios and adding educational tools throughout the text, this edition…

This informational brochure outlines Southern Regional Education Board's Learning-Centered Leadership Program which builds the capacity of aspiring school leaders and empowers current school leaders to lead changes in school and classroom practices that increase student achievement and transform school cultures.

With the turn of the XXI century, the desire to foster Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in education has increased (Benjamin, 2008; Dwyer, Hogan, & Stuart, 2014; Ku, 2009; Preus, 2012; Rosefsky-Saavedra & Opfer, 2012). Several countries, including the US, highlight the necessity of preparing students for a global world (OECD, 2014) and…

The goal of the research is to help government agencies and non-profit-organizations (NPOs) better prepare for events that require a point-of-dispensing (POD) unit. The research team developed a training exercise that simulated a real world anthrax outbreak, by using groups of untrained nursing and pharmacy students. These students were then…