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Research study

A resource that reports the results of research. A resource containing only a data set resulting from research should be assigned the resource type "Data Set."

• Publications
  Publications available online for urban school systems. Written in English and Spanish, the publications address issues of equity.
• California Subject Matter Project
  Links to papers from projects sponsored by this organization. Addresses different content areas.
• CELA Researchers Suggest Useful Framework for Studying Professional Development
  Summary of the report, Appropriating Conceptual and Pedagogical Tools for Teaching English: A Conceptual Framework for Studying Professional Development by Pamela Grossman, Peter Smagorinsky, Sheila Valencia. They propose that activity theory-following from the work of Vygotsky (1987), Leont'ev (1981), Wertsch (1981), Cole (1996), and others-provides a useful framework for studying the conceptual development of teachers.
• Center for Applied Research inEducational Technology.
  Provides research-based solution to technology issues.
• CEO Forum Reports
  Reports on integrating technology into the curriculum.
• Critical Issue: Finding Time for Professional Development
  Overview of time for professional development. Provides links to model program and other resource.
• Critical Issue: Leading and Managing Change and Improvement
  Overview of change process. Provides links to model program and other resource.
• Digital Divide
  PBS website on the inequities caused by lack of access to technology.
• EdLinks: Teacher Training & PD
  Selected collection of education-related web sites. Briefly describe each site to help find the information needed.
• Educational Research Network
  Ed Links component searches other resources based on keyword.
• Finding Time for Professional Development
  Report on how to find time for professional development.
• Helping Teachers Through High-Quality Professional Development
  Archived articles, project, and other resources that address teacher development.
• Islands of Hope in a Sea of DreamsA Research Report on the Eight Schools That Received the National Award for Model Professional Development
  Report (October 1999) describing the eight schools receiving the National Award for Model Professional Development.
• Leadership for Student Learning: Reinventing the Principalship
  Report (October 2000) described why the principal is important, specific problems that threaten the principalship, and strategies leaders can do to address the principalship crisis.
• Mathematics Professional Development
  Professional development strategies for math education. Model programs are highlighted as are several technical assistance providers around the country.
• National Center for Improving Student Learning and Achievement in Mathematics and Science
  Provides resources and links for teachers of mathematics and science.
• National Council for Social Studies
  Professional organization that provides workshops and links to other resources.
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  Professional organization provides resources and links to additional resources.
• National Council of Teachers of English
  Professional organization that links to resources.
• National Institute for Science Education
  Links to publications from Professional Development Team.
• National Network of Partnership Schools: Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships
  Purpose of the Center is to conduct and disseminate research, development, and policy analyses that produce new and useful knowledge and practices that help families, educators, and members of communities work together to improve schools, strengthen families, and enhance student learning and development.
• New Skills for New Schools: Preparing Teachers in Family Involvement
  1997 report on how to prepare teachers to work with families.
• Principles for Professional Development
  American Federation of Teachers report (1999) that describes guiding principles for professional development.
• Prisoners of Time
  1994 report on the use of time in schools.
• Professional Development in Education and the Private Sector: Following the Leaders
  NCREL report (November 2000) by Sabrina W. M.
• Professional Development: Global SchoolNet
  Web resources will be useful as you plan and implement your own professional-development program.
• Supporting Technology in Education through Professional Development
  A planning resource for technology professional developers, school technology specialists, and K-12 administrators. Organized around the following themes: Visualizing Technology-Supported Engaged LearningCurrent RealityEffective Staff DevelopmentEvaluationImplementation .
• Teacher Advancement Program
  Describes Teacher Advancement Programs for improving teacher quality to increase student achievement, now being implemented or in the planning stages at a growing number of schools in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, and South CarolinaFive Principles of TAP 1. Multiple Career Paths 2.
• Technology in Education
  Provides resources in the following areas:Teachers Administrators Policymakers Around the Region Hot Topics Products Presentations .
• Time issues
  Provides articles with discussion/reflection tools. Good for use with study groups.