District Administration articles from May 2007

District Administration archives from May 2007

A transforming redesign: the bold new pages of DA magazine offer a compelling take on K12 education.(Editor's Letter)
May 1, 2007... THIS ISSUE MARKS THE LAUNCH OF AN EXCITING NEW LOOK FOR DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION magazine that started several months ago with changing the cover to make it more functional. DA covers are now unique tables of contents for major features in each...

Burned out on homework.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2007... "The Homework Myth," December 2006 I just read the article "The Homework Myth" written by Alfie Kohn. First, I am a mother of three daughters, ages 10, 15, 17. They are all so burned out on homework from having been assigned worksheet...

Failing to address accessibility.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2007... "Creating an Effective Virtual School Program" March 2007 Nice article on virtual schools. There's one issue that's missing, though, and it's probably worth a separate article. A number of program developers fail to think about how to...

Helpful site review.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2007... "Do These Web Sites Work?" March 2007 Thanks for the review of our Web site (Dubuque Community Schools, www.dubuque.k12.ia.us). It was very helpful. Your comments were insightful and much appreciated. I agree with everything you said, and...

Support from Newsweek.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2007... "Curriculum Hotspots" February 2007 I was delighted to pick up the latest issue of DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION and see that you'd chosen to list the Newsweek Education Program among the "curriculum hotspots" highlighted. We recognize the...

Beyond zealots and kooks.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2007... "The Parental Veto of Curriculum" March 2007 Gary Stager's column suggests that only zealots and religious kooks question Al Gore. This is far from the truth. In fact, I have spoken to three Chicago-area meteorologists who ALL tell me that...

No fractional support.(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2007... "Research Corner: K8 Math Strategies" March 2007 I was disappointed for several reasons that this article wholeheartedly approved the NCTM proposal to improve K8 mathematics programs. In particular, I find unacceptable NCTM's insistence...

The real thing.(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2007... March 2006 Issue When reading DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION I tear out articles for copying or forwarding to district leaders or the board of education. "Hunting for Talent" went to each building principal and the district human resource...

Yellow school buses turn green.(BRIEFINGS: News Update)
May 1, 2007... HYBRID SCHOOL BUSES MAY NOT be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of an innovative public district, but that is starting to change, due to the new Plug-In Hybrid Electric School Bus Project of Advanced Energy, a nonprofit...

Adobe program empowers youth worldwide to speak out.(Adobe Systems Inc. youth market program )
May 1, 2007... THE ONGOING PROJECTS FOR Adobe's new global philanthropic program, Adobe Youth Voices, were presented at the second annual Celebration of Teaching and Learning conference in New York in March. Launched in June 2006 with founding nonprofit media...

In Chicago, new year marks new options.(opening of a new maths and science public school)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... CHICAGO'S FIRST MATH AND science public high school will open this fall, thanks in large part to a set of donations totaling $4.2 million. The Rowe-Clark Math and Science Academy, named in honor of its donors--Chicago-based Exelon Corporation...

Best investor curriculum resources for teachers.(education of teachers about the financial markets)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... THE NONPROFIT ALLIANCE FOR Investor Education (ALE) recently highlighted ten of the best available investor education classroom resources for teachers and students on its Web site. AIE is a 22-member organization of the United States' leading...

Taking a closer look at English Language Learners.(study and teaching and research of English language)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... A new brief released by the Alliance for Excellent Education, "Urgent but Overlooked: The Literacy Crisis Among Adolescent English Language Learners," reviews the current research on literacy instruction for adolescent ELL students and offers...

Stat blast.(BRIEFINGS: News Update)(survey report on sleep deprivation of adolescent school kids)(Survey)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... 20% of adolescents between 11 and 17 are only getting the recommended nine hours of sleep on school nights, and 45 percent sleep less than eight hours. Although most students know they're not getting enough sleep, 90 percent of parents believe...

School fundraising auctions go online.(BRIEFINGS: News Update)
May 1, 2007... THE SHARON HIGH SCHOOL PTSO, in Sharon, Mass., raised more than $30,000 in March through cMarket Inc., the leading on-demand, online auction platform for organizations engaged in fundraising for nonprofit causes. It was more than triple the...

Cleaning out unwanted chemicals.(BRIEFINGS: News Update)(Chemical Cleanout Campaign for public schools)(chemical management program)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... ON MARCH 23, THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Agency announced its new Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign at Arlington (Va.) Public Schools' Wakefield High School. APS was chosen for the launch announcement site due to its commitment to safer...

SES effectiveness is a matter of debate.(BRIEFINGS: Inside the Law)(Supplemental Educational Services)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... TWO REPORTS RECENTLY released on the successfulness of the Supplemental Educational Services options under the No Child Left Behind law--one by the Education Industry Association and the other by the Center on Education Policy--offer differing...

Head Start receives face-lift with new legislation.(BRIEFINGS: Inside the Law)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... IN MARCH THE HOUSE EDUCATION and Labor Committee voted 42 to 1 to improve and reauthorize the Head Start early childhood development and education program. The Improving Head Start Act of 2007 will improve Head Start's workforce quality by...

ASCD 2007 Legislative Agenda available online.(BRIEFINGS: Inside the Law)(Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... THE ASSOCIATION FOR SUPERVISION and Curriculum Development recently released its 2007 Legislative Agenda, a resource developed to set the course for ASCD's influence on Congress and domestic policymakers during the year. The agenda...

Stat blast.(BRIEFINGS: Inside the Law)(school administration survey reveals futility of No Child Left Behind Act of 2001)(Report)
May 1, 2007... 70% of teachers say NCLB is causing problems in their district. Only about 40 percent of principals and 45 percent of superintendents think the law will actually raise student achievement. Source: Reality Check 2006

Calculator controlled robot.(BRIEFINGS: Curriculum Update)(significance of knowledge of robotics in schools)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... ANY SCHOOL CAN ENTER THE world of robotics by using graphing calculators and a small programmable car. Entrepreneur and preservice teacher Becky Norland invented a robot car that runs on four AA batteries and can be programmed by using a Texas...

Baltimore features video.(BRIEFINGS: Curriculum Update)(School districts use videos as instructional medium)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC Schools (Md.), one of the nation's top 25 school districts, has simplified the process of using video clips to support instruction. Each of the 169 district schools has a video-on-demand server with over 1,200 preloaded...

Digital lesson planning.(BRIEFINGS: Curriculum Update)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... RIALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Calif.) is using a new product to streamline weekly planning checks by administrators: eChalk's Lesson Planner, which allows curriculum specialists to direct and guide teacher lesson plans, and principals to...

Teaching with tablets.(usage of computers in education)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... IN 2005 WASHINGTON'S KENT School District had a 4:1 student-to-computer ratio. District officials began looking at 1:1 solutions and how instruction and data could be better delivered to the fourth-largest school district in the state. The...

Formative assessments online.(BRIEFINGS: Curriculum Update)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... USING STI'S WEB-BASED ASSESSMENT system, Montgomery Public Schools in Alabama and Bay District Schools in Panama City, Fla., conduct online or paper tests and receive immediate results. Administrators can continuously assess and monitor student...

TeacherTube, the YouTube for educators.(online community site for teachers)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... TeacherTube, which launched in March, is a free online teacher community for posting and viewing educator-made instructional videos. Teachers can post videos designed for classroom use, and administrators can use the site for professional...

AASA Superintendent of the Year.(Administrator Profile)(American Association of School Administrators, Krista Parent)(Brief biography)
May 1, 2007... Dr. Krista Parent Superintendent, South Lane (Ore.) School District Age: 45 Salary: $105,000 Tenure: 6 years Students: 3,000 Graduation Rate: 93% Staff and Faculty: 330 Schools: 11 Realizing her...

Affordable college for all.(new scholarship and education grants for students of higher classes)
May 1, 2007... KALAMAZOO (MICH.) HIGH School graduates have promise--literally. If they attend a state college or university, they are promised free or reduced tuition thanks to anonymous donors who have created a program now inspiring similar efforts across...

Focal points for pre-K8 math: the jury is out on how, when and if the new NCTM recommendations will be implemented.(National council of teachers of mathematics)
May 1, 2007... WHEN THE NATIONAL COUNCIL of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) published Curriculum Focal Points for Pre-kindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics: A Quest for Coherence last September, the document targeted what many feel is a need for fewer, more...

Games students play: edugames bring new dimensions to the school curriculum.(the influence of computer games on students)
May 1, 2007... DAVID MCDIVITT'S STUDENTS ARE GATHERED IN THE HALL between classes, talking excitedly about how tomorrow they can stop Hitler's terror. McDivitt isn't concerned, however. In fact, he's pleased. The discussion is about Making History, the...

Healthy choices: using creative solutions--from regional pools to wellness programs and consumer-directed health plans--to manage healthcare costs.
May 1, 2007... EMPLOYEES OF THE OTTAWA Area Intermediate School District in southwestern Michigan can check their blood pressure in faculty lounges, attend lunch-and-learn sessions on health topics and get free over-the-counter allergy and heartburn...

Tragic lessons: deadly school violence causes districts to take stock and revamp security.
May 1, 2007... SCHOOL VIOLENCE IS TAKING its toll. So far in the 2006-2007 school year, American school staff and students have suffered 28 school-related violent deaths and 53 nonfatal shooting incidents, according to the National School Safety and Security...

Learning with personal media players: iPods and handheld computers are emerging as sound investments to help special needs learners.
May 1, 2007... EVERY MONTH A NEW PORTABLE MP3 PLAYER IS ON THE market--and they're not just for music. Known more as personal media players than music players, their use transcends age, lifestyle and social class, and many people are relying on them more as...

Radius Audio Learning system: Learning Resources.(usage and educational aspect of learning resources)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.learningresources.com Learning system, $229.95 Radius Audio Learning combines CD technology with advanced reading cards to provide customized, step-by-step instruction. Students load a CD into the device and slide any of the...

History online databases: Facts On File.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.factsonfile.com, Reference materials, $310-$550 Six history databases have been completely redesigned with a new user-friendly interface, powerful cross search and browse function. They include American History, African-American...

Summer Reading Buzz! Scholastic.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Website overview)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.scholastic.com/summerreading Online program, free This Web site offers interactive booklogs, activities and a reading community whore children can connect and share information about books. Some activities include Book Buzz...

Itemiser: GE Security.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(GE Security Inc. introduces Itemiser detection equipment)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.gesecurity.com/safeschools Hardware, $40,000-$45,000 The Itemiser is a portable narcotics and explosives detection device that can pick up telltale molecules of contraband in residue and vapors as well as on skin, clothing,...

School Design: America's Choice.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.americaschoice.org Program, Pricing dependent upon district needs School Design uses research-based teaching strategies for helping students who lag behind their peers. Aligning standards, instruction and assessments, its...

Food service technology management: Horizon Software International.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Horizon Software International Inc. inrtroduces Horizon-Boss food service management software)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.horizon-boss.com Software, Starting at $4,995 This food service management technology interfaces with other systems, exports to GL (Graphic Library) and data oases, and also generates custom reports. It tracks full-price meals, as...

Reimbursable meal machine: Star Food.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.reimbursablemeals.com, Technology, $7,495-$11,695 Compatible with nearly all POS (Point of Sale) systems, this solution works as a shopper machine, serving reimbursable meals. Cold air flows from a central column in each sector,...

Digital media systems 700 series: 3M.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.3m.com/meetings, Hardware, $2,765 This system features Vikuiti Super Close Projection, Dolby sound and Hollywood Video Quality for a 60-inch diagonal screen image from about 30 inches away. Almost any surface can be used for a 100-inch...

EcoSystem: Lutron Electronics.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)
May 1, 2007... www.lightingecosystem.com, Lighting, $1500-$2000 The EcoSystem fluorescent lighting control slowly dims lights or turns them off when no one is in the room and then turns them on again when someone enters. Besides classrooms, it can also be...

Team Prepared: Innerlink.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.theinnerlink.com Program, Starts from $2,000/first year, one building This program utilizes portal technology to help schools improve their security and preparedness. It coordinates the integration of emergency information,...

MiniVox: Anchor Audio.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.anchoraudio.com System, Starts at $326 Designed for users without any technical knowledge, this 108dB portable public address system is for use within a 250-foot range from the receiver. In order to eliminate interference from...

Tableau 3.0: Tableau.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.tableausoftware.com Software, $795, Standard, and $1,349, Professional The upgraded version of Tableau makes data gathering, analysis and reporting possible for everyone. It allows a user to interact with data by dragging and...

Black dog opera library: Recorded Books.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.recordedbooks.com Audio recordings, $41.75 per title These high quality audio productions feature accomplished vocalists, conductors, choirs and orchestras that can enhance a music appreciation course. Each title consists of three...

New century math: New Century Education.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.ncecorp.com Curriculum, $2,000/single user; $50,000/30-user networked lab This math program assesses individual student skills, prescribes appropriate instruction targeted to a student's weak skill areas and continually assesses...

RMX 2000: Polycom.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Polycom Inc. introduces RMX 2000 conferencing platform)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.polycom.com, Modular system, Starts at $53,000 This real-time media conferencing platform simplifies the delivery and management of multipoint video and unified conferencing services within enterprises and through service provider IP...

Social studies COW: Ignite Learning!(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Ignite Learning introduces 'Curriculum on Wheels' study material)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.ignitelearning.com Hardware/curriculum, $6,800/one subject, leasing $3,800/first year; $1,000 subsequent years COW (Curriculum on Wheels) includes projector, hard drive, speakers and headphone jack. It plugs into a wall...

The educator's virtual mentor: K12 Insight.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.educatorsvirtualmentor.com Subscription, $500 minimum This resource offers multiple streaming video clips with examples of quality teaching from across the country for over 50 strategies, coordinated with researched best practices....

Audience response system: Turning Technologies.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.turningtechnologies.com Hardware, $695/24 IR keypads; $1931/24-seat RF The system allows teachers to use interactive PowerPoint presentations for added student participation. With these IR wireless keypads, teachers can conduct...

Knowledge academy assessment courses: Northwest Evaluation Association.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.nwea.org, Online courses, $1500 minimum per district, per student tested basis These courses help staff better understand and use assessment data. They provide educators with an overview of the basic components of the MAP (Measures of...

Worksheet station: Tool Factory.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.worksheetstation.com Worksheets, Starts at $29.95/single unit to $399.95/school license PreK12 educators can download curriculum-based worksheets. The library offers over 150 titles that were created by teachers and are available in...

Digital media systems 800 series: 3M.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.3m.com/meetings Hardware, $4,295 This wall-mounted system projects images onto a blank wall, screen or interactive whiteboard. Its speaker system offers 40 watts of stereo TruSurround XT technology. Features include picture-in-picture,...

Classroom Jeopardy! DVD: Educational Insights.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.classroomjeopardy.com, DVD, $20 This DVD is divided into five areas. Creating Your Own Games demonstrates how to use the software and the creative process of setting up the game, including how to write clues for better understanding....

Accelerated curriculum: Paradigm.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.pacworks.com Course kits, $78.75/fullcourse kit with 4 chapters Every PAC course, except American History, consists of five or six texts, companion activity books that lead students chronologically through the content, a section...

@task project management 4.0: AtTask.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.attask.com Software, $39.95 per user/month; $395 per user/year The latest version of this on-demand software is browser, platform and database independent. It allows school administrators and educators to define initiatives and...

PoleVault systems: Extron Electronics.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.extron.com, Hardware, Starting list price, $3,244 Extron's centralized AV switching system with stereo application includes network connectivity for Web-based asset management, monitoring and control. It securely mounts and conceals...

Math FACTMASTER online: Curriculum Associates.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.cainc.com Curriculum, Annual subscription is $69/classroom Students and teachers can now access this program's multimedia content and learning analysis tools online. FACTMASTER tailors each session based on a student's previous...

SmartHelp: Apangea Learning.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.apangealearning.com, Service, $50/student/year This online supplemental education service, which combines tutoring software with live support from certified teachers using chat format, was designed to facilitate cost-effective...

Q&A for PowerPoint: Meridia Audience Response.(New Products: THE LATEST OFFERINGS IN HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and THE INTERNET)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... Software/hardware, $1599/24 RF keypads; $1999/32 RF keypads This software was designed for the Meridia's PowerPoint integration and wireless RF keypads. It works directly within PowerPoint, allowing users to insert objective polling...

Teachers as Technology Leaders: A Guide to ISTE Technology Facilitation and Technology Leadership Accreditation: International Society for Technology in Education.(Computer Literature: RESOURCES FOR DISTRICT LEADERS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.iste.org $29.95 ISTE and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education have developed a set of performance assessment standards for initial and advanced endorsements in the areas of technology facilitation and technology...

The Standards-Based Digital School Leader Portfolio: A Handbook for Preparation and Practice: Rowman & Littlefield Education.(Computer Literature: RESOURCES FOR DISTRICT LEADERS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.rowmanlittlefield.com $34.95 The book and companion CD help educators develop a standards-based digital portfolio. They include a wide array of activities, worksheets and rubrics, along with a free, five-month subscription to...

Digital Portfolios: Powerful Tools for Promoting Professional Growth and Reflection: Corwin Press.(Computer Literature: RESOURCES FOR DISTRICT LEADERS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.corwinpress.com $27.95 Educators and students are provided with an overview of the framework and tools needed to develop a digital portfolio that records lifelong learning, professional growth and achievements. Even those with limited...

Ask Mr. Technology, Get Answers: Linworth Books.(Computer Literature: RESOURCES FOR DISTRICT LEADERS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.linworth.com $44.95 With this book, educators can learn how to troubleshoot their own technology issues in the library media center. It is a compilation of the best tips and tricks from Joe Huber, author of the "Ask Mr. Technology"...

The Big6 in Middle School: Teaching Information and Communications Technology Skills: Linworth Books.(Computer Literature: RESOURCES FOR DISTRICT LEADERS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.linworth.com $39.95 This resource guide will help middle school administrators, teachers, and library media and technology specialists implement the Big6 approach to information, communication and technology skills learning. Based on...

Digital-Age Literacy for Teachers: Applying Technology Standards to Everyday Practice: International Society for Technology in Education.(Computer Literature: RESOURCES FOR DISTRICT LEADERS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... www.iste.org $39.95 This book features a comprehensive discussion of each of the ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Teacher performance indicators. Susan J. Brooks-Young, provides readings and activities that will support...

Going paperless: Georgia district implements electronic staff-reviews.(Problem Solution: SUCCESS STORIES FROM DISTRICTS ACROSS THE NATION)(Brief article)
May 1, 2007... PROBLEM FOR PRINCIPAL DONALD PUTNAM OF RIVERSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL in Evans, Ga., doing teacher observations and evaluations each year used to involve hundreds of sheets of paper. Putnam, who along with other Riverside administrators observed...

Straight talk on graduation rates: accurate graduation rates are essential measures of high school performance.(PROFESSIONAL OPINION)(Viewpoint essay)
May 1, 2007... THIS MAY AND JUNE HIGH school seniors across the country will be walking across the stage to pick up their diplomas. They will then be official high school graduates with their futures in front of them. But few of these graduating seniors...

Edugaming--a bad idea for all ages: the edugaming craze is based on ignorance.(SPEAKING OUT)
May 1, 2007... A GAGGLEOFSELF-PROFESSED futurists is currently filling education conference programs, professional journals and the media with wildly optimistic proclamations on the role of electronic games in schools. This current edugaming craze is based on...

Building a Web presence: Weblogs are becoming essential in school districts across the country.(ONLINE EDGE)
May 1, 2007... HERE'S THE RECIPE: GIVE teachers and students Weblogs in which to write and publish work for global audiences, add pointers on publishing and communicating safely online, drop in a pinch of collaboration and support by experienced bloggers, and...

Calendar of events.(Brief article)(Calendar)
May 1, 2007... MAY 2007 International Reading Association (IRA) May 13-17 Toronto, Ont. www.ira.org Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation (AALF) May 14, Raleigh, N.C. May 16, Wichita, Kan. May 18, Chicago, Ill. ...

Adolescent English Language Learners.(Research Corner: ESSENTIALS ON EDUCATION DATA and RESEARCH ANALYSIS)
May 1, 2007... HELPING ENGLISH LANGUAGE Learners (ELLs) succeed and stay in school is a challenge faced by many schools and districts striving to achieve Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) under the No Child Left Behind act. This challenge becomes acute in...