Sentences with phrase «effective at improving student achievement»

But preliminary new research focusing on Denver's residency program showed that teachers trained through the program were less effective at improving student achievement in math than other novice teachers in Denver.

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A pilot study conducted by the researchers has shown that the initiative is effective at increasing teacher performance and student achievement and in improving teachers» views of the evaluation system.

Martha «Marty» Hougen, Ph.D., works with the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform Center (CEEDAR Center) at the University of Florida to improve the achievement of students with disabilities.

Professional development programs with more than 14 hours in duration and delivered over time are most effective at changing teacher practice and improving student achievement.

The Foundation maintains an online library of lessons at www.wallacefoundation.org about what it has learned, including knowledge from its current efforts aimed at: strengthening educational leadership to improve student achievement; helping disadvantaged students gain more time for learning through summer learning and through the effective use of additional learning time during the school day and year; enhancing out - of - school time opportunities; and building appreciation and demand for the arts.