Sentences with phrase «improving teacher implementation»

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While noting that Nigeria has recorded appreciable progress in the implementation of the MDGs, particularly in the area of promoting and improving the quality of Nomadic Education and generally in the Universal Primary Education enrolment, the Minister however emphasized the need to further build the capacity of Nomadic education Head Teachers / Teachers saying «this is critical for the sustainability of MDGs achievement in the education sector and or smooth transition from MDGs to SDGs in Nigeria.»

Every discussion of education policy, program design, implementation and evaluation on instruction, teacher policies and education, or school governance focuses on improving educational outcomes for young people and ensuring that all learners have access to a high - quality education relevant to the 21st century.

Although there is some indication that the implementation of MCAS testing has improved curriculum and helped push students and teachers to focus more aggressively on academic achievement, the potential consequences of depriving thousands of students a high - school diploma is simply unacceptable to most teachers.

A long - term approach to CPD is favoured over a short - term implementation of ideas, as it gives teachers the time and space to embed developments effectively into their practice whilst also enabling them to keep evaluating the impact, in order to keep improving and developing further.

Provide long - term financial support for the development and implementation of common assessments, teacher and principal professional development, and research to help continually improve the common core state standards over time.

On February 11, 2014, the Board of Regents adopted emergency regulations to address concerns that have been raised by the field and by stakeholders to adjust and improve the implementation of the Common Core Standards and teacher / principal evaluation.

Our team is dedicated to supporting district and school leaders and teachers throughout the iObservation implementation process to improve instructional leadership practices that connect to teacher effectiveness and student achievement.

Each of the applications will be subject to peer review in the context of five priority areas: supporting effective teachers and principals; promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics education; supporting the implementation of high academic content standards and high - quality assessments; turning around low - performing schools; and improving graduation rates in rural schools.

Federal law in postsecondary education must also be a robust source of support for local innovation, research, and implementation of strategies designed to improve teacher and principal effectiveness and include: Evidence - based preparation and professional development; Evidence - based evaluation systems that include, in part, student performance; Alternative certification programs that meet workforce needs; State and school district flexibility regarding credentials for small and / or rural schools, special education programs, English learners and specialized programs such as science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics; and Locally - determined compensation and teacher and principal assignment policies.

The idea is one of a series of recommendations the teacher - led group proposes to improve implementation of the Common Core in the classroom.

Through the Teaching, Leading, & Learning Collaborative (TLLC), CCSSO will support states as they work to identify and take action on policies aimed at comprehensive approaches to improving teachers and leaders» instructional practices with a focus on the implementation of college - and career - ready (CCR) standards.

Although the new evaluation system was a positive step toward helping teachers grow and improve, the system's ultimate success will be defined by the quality of its implementation.

Previously, Kristen managed special education and assessments at a network of charter schools in Harlem, led the implementation of systems designed to improve teacher and student performance, conducted research on school - transformation policies, and launched college preparation programs for students living in New York City public housing.

This approach could give teachers firsthand information about real - world implementations of digital primary sources and their accompanying lesson plans that might, in turn, improve their own implementations.

In a discussion with Capital Tonight host Liz Benjamin, E4E - New York Executive Director Jonathan Schleifer describes how public education in New York can be strengthened with a focus on strengthening teacher evaluation and improving Common Core implementation.

Title I provides flexibility in developing plans to support the development and implementation of school improvement activities, and state and local districts are strongly encouraged to use Title II, Part A funds to improve equitable access to effective teachers.

All educators, but high school teachers most urgently, need accessible, intuitive technology systems that support implementation of formative assessment to improve learning, confirm mastery, and ensure students are college - and career - ready.

The U.S. Department of Education should support ongoing research to establish the validity and reliability of comprehensive teacher evaluation programs, further examine the efficacy of value added models of teacher evaluation, and support adequate training and professional development of evaluators to insure fidelity of implementation of evaluation models found to be effective in improving teaching and learning.

A blog post on Ed Surge by Karen Johnson, 5 Things Teachers Want from PD, and How Coaching and Collaboration Can Deliver Them — If Implementation Improves, provides an important summary that I believe could guide a productive school based leadership team conversation concerning the quality of coaching and collaboration within your school.

Our goals were to provide insights on the impact of a DBR approach to PD design and implementation and improve teacher instructional knowledge.

We are a team of 16 teachers who met for eight weeks to review research on different national efforts to improving Common Core implementation.

We are a diverse group of 13 teachers who met for nine weeks to review both national attempts to improve Common Core implementation for unique student populations, as well as local strategies being proposed or piloted by LA Unified, Partnership for Los Angeles School, Youth Policy Institute and local charter networks.

Through the Teaching, Leading, & Learning Collaborative (TLLC), CCSSO will supports states as they work to identify and take action on policies aimed at comprehensive approaches to improving teachers and leaders» instructional practices with a focus on the implementation of college - and career - ready (CCR) standards.

E4E's Teacher Action Team on the Common Core calls for improving implementation through greater professional development and collaboration, stronger curriculum...

May 26, 2016 (Los Angeles)-- Today, Educators 4 Excellence - Los Angeles, a teacher - led organization that seeks to elevate the voices of teachers in policy discussions, released its One School For All report to provide recommendations on ways to improve Common Core implementation to better meet the diverse learning needs of English Learners and students with disabilities.

Its seven recommendations for the state embrace the idea that effective preparation of teachers is an essential part of improving academic achievement, especially with the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards.

When the workplace conditions make a teacher feel micro-managed, controlled, and unable to exercise their creative muscles in planning and implementation, we can not expect to see teaching grow and improve.

«From the implementation of the Common Core and teacher evaluations, to the negotiation for a new teachers» contract, Mayor - Elect de Blasio will have opportunities to be transformative and impactful in his work to improve our schools.»

These especially related to the development and implementation of new teaching, learning and assessment methods aimed at improving the quality of student learning processes, and to teachers» and educators» professional development with regard to the corresponding teacher roles.

This is a great opportunity for schools vying for technology funding to improve teacher quality and help strengthen Common Core implementation.

Under a new contract competitively awarded by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), Education Northwest will work to support the academic success for students of military families through the improved implementation of professional learning communities for principals and teachers at U.S. military schools across the globe.

«The teachers» input will undoubtedly help us to improve the implementation of the test and make its specific qualities work for all teachers and students,» said Dr. Coggins.

Hearing the concerns of teachers about lack of collaboration and planning around the Common Core in Charlotte, North Carolina, high school teachers Joanna Schimizzi and Rob Leichner decided to take the lead improving Common Core implementation in their district.

While the United States has been fiddling with the implementation of poorly designed accountability systems constructed in anger at our teachers, a large and swiftly growing number of other countries have succeeded in redesigning their education systems to greatly improve student achievement, provide much more equity for vulnerable students and do all this at much lower cost.

Join Google for Education and Maine Township High School District 207, for a conversation successful implementation of Google for Education tools districtwide, and how your district can leverage the power of micro-credentials to help teachers become proficient — technically and pedagogically — in integrating Google into their classrooms to improve their instruction.

Rockman et al has conducted several studies investigating the implementation and impact of ReadWorks «curriculum and teacher training materials, which are designed to improve teacher effectiveness and student achievement in reading comprehension.

The survey examined changes in K - 12 teachers» understanding and implementation of new state standards, as well as the types of professional development supports that teachers found most effective for increasing their understanding and improving their practice.

Students of color and low - income students are more likely to be taught by new teachers, so improving the skills of beginning teachers will improve the instruction happening in low - income schools.21 Implementation of year - long, funded co-teaching residencies can double the teaching support available to students in host schools.22

The report presents recommendations for improving the state's system of teacher development and evaluation in ways that strengthen the quality of classroom practice and address the challenge of preparing for the implementation of the new Common Core State Standards.

The department will give competitive preference to those projects that propose evaluation plans to improve project design, implementation, and outcomes; are supported by strong evidence; focus on turning around the persistently lowest - achieving schools; or use technology to improve student achievement or teacher effectiveness.

Steven initially joined the Department through the Department's Teaching Ambassador Fellowship program, a nonpartisan program designed to improve education for students by involving teachers in the development and implementation of national education policy.

Kindergarten Entry Assessments: Helping Teachers and State Policy Leaders Improve Learning Opportunities and Outcomes for Young Children discusses opportunities and implementation challenges in states and features presentations from Arizona, Iowa, Missouri, and Nevada on the implementation of KEA in each state.

Take, for example, the following declaration: «a large and growing body of state and local implementation studies, academic research, teacher surveys, and interviews with dozens of policymakers, experts, and educators all reveal a much more promising picture: The reforms have strengthened many school districts» focus on instructional quality, created a foundation for making teaching a more attractive profession, and improved the prospects for student achievement» (p. 1).

The impact has been significant with the majority of schools meeting AYP within one to two years of implementation, and teacher leadership and instructional transformation evident through classroom observations and improved student achievement, as demonstrated through student success on state - mandated tests.

Consistently, teachers tell us what's most helpful to improving their practice and implementation is meeting regularly with a team of teachers using digital content and focused on personalization.

Olympia, WA: Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction., similar to Massachusetts, will use set - aside funds and additional Title II, Part A dollars to develop, improve, or provide assistance to support the design and implementation of teacher and principal evaluation and support systems that are based on multiple measures of educator performance.

Unfortunately, however, there does not seem to be consistent evidence that teacher quality is actually improving — likely because implementation at the school and district level often lacks a focus on holistic professional development planning that focuses on real needs and growth - based feedback to meet shared goals.

Together, Teachstone and NHSA are committed to addressing the field's needs related to CLASS implementation by sharing innovations and best practices and providing additional resources to help Head Start teachers improve their classroom interactions.

Over the course of her career, she has studied how to improve teacher effectiveness (through professional development, coaching, education); the development of systems for out - of - school - time programs; the implementation and impact of test - based promotion policies; and the effects of federal accountability policies on schools, classrooms, and students.

Functions The teacher leader: a) Increases the capacity of colleagues to identify and use multiple assessment tools aligned to state and local standards; b) Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementation, scoring, and interpretation of student data to improve educational practice and student learning; c) Creates a climate of trust and critical reflection in order to engage colleagues in challenging conversations about student learning data that lead to solutions to identified issues; and d) Works with colleagues to use assessment and data findings to promote changes in instructional practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.