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Cifuentes, Lauren; Maxwell, Gerri; Bulu, Sanser – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2011
We describe efforts to build a learning community to support technology integration in three rural school districts and the contributions of various program strategies toward teacher growth. The Stages of Adoption Inventory, classroom observations, the Questionnaire for Technology Integration, interviews, STAR evaluation surveys, a survey of…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Rural Schools, Technology Integration, Program Effectiveness
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Cothern, Thomas – School Leadership Review, 2020
Professional development activities offered principals are often a hodgepodge of different types of programs designed to foster the sustainability of leadership practices. While professional development is important for the continual improvement of principals, Guskey (2003) describes professional development activities as generally having a…
Descriptors: Rural Schools, School Districts, Principals, Professional Development
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Burke, Wendy; Marx, Gary E.; Berry, James E. – Teacher Educator, 2011
Districts across the country are currently adopting models of professional learning communities (PLCs) as a means for improving teachers' instructional practice and student achievement. This evaluation research case study shares the 3-year history, development, and challenges of a district-wide implementation of Critical Friends Groups (CFGs), a…
Descriptors: School Districts, Faculty Development, Learning Activities, Communities of Practice