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How to Use the Dual Capacity-Building Framework to Strengthen Family Empowerment

Waterford

2] The Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL) in a case study on the dual capacity-building framework found that when the family-teacher connection was prioritized, reading and math scores improved by 9% and 18%, respectively.[5]. Parent Involvement and Children’s Academic and Social Development in Elementary School.

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

For each of the three primary (equity-focused) federal educational technology programs authorized by Congress since the passage of the 1994 revision to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), below I provide details on the programs’: legislative authorization (i.e., FY 2010 $100,000,000.

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Behind the findings of the Tennessee pre-K study that found negative effects for graduates

The Hechinger Report

The findings from the study’s second part — released earlier this month — were just as dismal. Perhaps there is some type of interaction between the K-12 system and the preschool program that just isn’t working to support children once they get into early elementary school. “I

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How to Boost Family Involvement through Parent-Teacher Conferences

Waterford

Avoid using educational jargon, which can confuse parents who aren’t as familiar with elementary teaching terms.[7]. Language & Communication, January 2010, 30(1), pp. To Involve Parents in the Assessment of the Child in Parent–Teacher Conferences: A Case Study. National Association of Elementary School Principals.

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If You Want Equity in the Classroom, Above-Average Readers Need Intervention Too

Edsurge

In 2010, New Jersey adopted Common Core standards. Learn more about Marlboro Township's impressive results and download a case study. We have a pullout Gifted and Talented program at the elementary school level. That alone has enabled teachers to differentiate efficiently and effectively. Why is differentiation important?

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Preparing Teaching Candidates for Blended and Online Environments

Fractus Learning

Elementary, middle grades, and secondary teaching candidates at Lenoir-Rhyne University have the option of pursuing a track in blended or online learning as part of their teacher preparation program. Experiencing online pedagogy: A Canadian case study. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 37(4), 399-409. Duncan, H.

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9 Key Classroom Management Skills Backed up with Research

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Student-Centered and Teacher-Centered Classroom Management: A Case Study of Three Elementary Teachers. The Elementary School Journal, 59(1), 158–. Classroom Management: A Critical Part of Educational Psychology, With Implications for Teacher Education. Educational Psychologist , 36(2), 103–112. link] Evans, K.,