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ERIC Number: ED398873
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1996
Pages: 189
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The Development and Implementation of an Administrative Database, Telecommunications System, and Training Program to Improve K-12 Magnet/Choice Program Administrative Processes.
Black, Mary C.
In the past, the communication and paperwork structure between K-12 magnet/choice programs and the district-wide program administration was not efficient. In particular, the student application, selection, and notification processes were time-consuming, and did not enable school-based personnel to communicate effectively with district administration. This practicum paper reports on the design of an administrative database and telecommunications system and the implementation of a training program to allow for more efficient office practices. All magnet/choice program administrators and staff were required to participate in training, where customized databases were developed according to program-based needs, and where they learned about telecommunications for enhanced communications and electronic file transfer between school-based magnet/choice programs and the district administration. Training included intensive individualized sessions that introduced database format and manipulation as well as integrating telecommunications into office practices. Results revealed that the implementation and training strategies greatly improved the student application, random selection, and notification processes, and that efficiency levels and knowledge were heightened by the technology training and support. Administrators and staff viewed the entire process as much more manageable, with office procedures less complicated than before. Participants wished to continue the newly implemented processes. Thirteen appendices include checklists, participant log sheets and surveys, and technology summaries. (Contains 19 references.) (Author/SWC)
Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Practicum Papers; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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