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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Harris, Bryn; Steensen, Becky; Klotz, Mary Beth; Skalski, Anastasia Kalamaros; Bieber, Barb – Communique, 2012
A growing strategy in the world of educational reform is the use of "communities of practice" (CoP) as a tool for promoting sustainable systems change. There are three basic characteristics of a CoP that distinguish it from other types of communities: (1) the domain; (2) the community; and (3) the practice. A community of practice model offers an…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Gifted, Elementary Secondary Education, Dropout Rate
Lazarus, Philip J.; Myers, Mary Alice; Skalski, Anastasia Kalamaros – Communique, 2012
In November 2011, the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) created the Personnel Assessment Task Force comprising national and state leaders with knowledge of effective personnel evaluation systems. Task force participants included school psychologist supervisors, university professors, NASP leadership, and staff. The primary…
Descriptors: Stakeholders, Personnel Evaluation, School Districts, School Psychologists
Skalski, Anastasia Kalamaros – Communique, 2010
On December 10, 2009, Dr. Melissa Reeves, chair of the PREPaRE workgroup, presented oral and written testimony on behalf of NASP (National Association of School Psychologists) at a hearing of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery of the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. This subcommittee is chaired by…
Descriptors: Natural Disasters, National Security, Legislators, School Psychologists
Skalski, Anastasia Kalamaros – Communique, 2009
Across America, school psychologists are reporting that as the economy has floundered, they have felt uncertain about their job security, and in some places school psychologists have reported that they are even being laid off. Commonly in these districts, the school psychologists also report that they have not had an active advocacy campaign for…
Descriptors: Psychological Services, School Psychologists, School Psychology, Job Security
Reeves, Melissa A.; Cowan, Katherine C.; Skalski, Anastasia Kalamaros – Communique, 2009
The economic downturn is hitting schools hard, and in many places, school psychologists are seeing positions cut, services limited, and roles redefined. At the same time, the need for prevention and intervention services is skyrocketing as children, families, and staff suffer the effects of lost incomes, homes, and stability. Forces that may seem…
Descriptors: Psychological Services, Intervention, School Psychologists, School Psychology
Skalski, Anastasia Kalamaros – Communique, 2009
On March 6, 2009, the APA Model Licensure Act Task Force released its second draft of the policy document known as the proposed "Model Act for State Licensure of Psychologists". This policy document serves as guidance to state legislatures for how they should set up their psychology licensing laws. The general expectations promoted in the model…
Descriptors: Psychological Services, School Psychologists, School Psychology, Standard Setting