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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003
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Expanding Expectations for Students through Accelerated Schools
Byrd, Sandra P.; Finnan, Christine
Journal of Staff Development, v24 n4 p48-52 Fall 2003
The national Accelerated Schools Project has proven accelerated learning is not just for the gifted. Data show teachers have gotten sustained results in student achievement through the project, which helps them change their expectations, focus on data, and commit to a process of professional learning.
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Expectation, Achievement Gains, Academic Achievement, At Risk Students, Program Effectiveness, Educational Change, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary School Students, Middle School Students, Faculty Development
National Staff Development Council. 504 South Locust Street, Oxford, OH 45056. Tel: 513-523-6029; Fax: 513-523-0638; e-mail: NSDCoffice@nsdc.org; Web site: http://www.nsdc.org/library/publications/jsd/index.cfm
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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