ERIC Number: EJ827860
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Jan
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-4669
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Assessing Instructional Reform in San Diego: A Theory-Based Approach
O'Day, Jennifer; Quick, Heather E.
Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, v14 n1 p1-16 Jan 2009
This article provides an overview of the approach, methodology, and key findings from a theory-based evaluation of the district-led instructional reform effort in San Diego City Schools, under the leadership of Alan Bersin and Anthony Alvarado, that began in 1998. Beginning with an analysis of the achievement trends in San Diego relative to other California urban districts during this period, we then examine the theory of action that guided the San Diego effort, including the focus on instructional change as the primary means to improve student achievement and on the role of site-based instructional leadership and teacher professional development as central strategies for moving instructional practice. The article outlines the study design and introduces the set of papers in this special issue of "JESPAR." Reviewing key findings and themes across the article, we conclude that although the reform demonstrated that instructional improvement at scale is possible, sustaining that reform may be more elusive. (Contains 3 figures and 5 footnotes.)
Descriptors: Instructional Improvement, Educational Change, Instructional Leadership, Teaching Methods, Instructional Innovation, Educational Assessment, Educational Indicators, Change Strategies, Educational Strategies, County School Districts, School Restructuring, Case Studies, Journal Articles, Teacher Surveys
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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