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Showing 1 to 20 of 43 for “"Accountability systems"”.
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A Comparison of Educator Perceptions of Data Use within Seven Characteristics of Accountability Systems
… and leadership have occurred. The increased accountability demands have led to an increase in practices such as data-driven decision-making and the establishment of accountability systems designed to ensure an increase in student achievement. With such high demands, it is imperative that data …
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Analyzing the accountability, systems and efficiency of demand planning processes in a consumer products environment
… a company like P&G. The thesis delves into the accountability around sales forecasts and proposes a top-down, statistical process for creating and tracking forecast accuracy which was implemented across P&G's global organization. Another analysis is conducted on the evaluation of a new demand …
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An Investigation of How Accountability Systems Influence the Design and Development of Student Centered Learning Environments
… this dissertation investigates the impact that accountability systems have on the design and development of student centered learning environments. The nature of student-centered learning environments (SCLEs) in this study is framed theoretically by cultural historical activity theory (CHAT). …
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Challenging the Assumption of Rationality in Performance-Based Accountability Systems: A Comparative Case Study of School and District Decision-Making Approaches
… ASSUMPTION OF RATIONALITY IN PERFORMANCE-BASED ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEMS: A COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY OF SCHOOL AND DISTRICT DECISION-MAKING APPROACHES Jessica K. Beaver Richard M. Ingersoll Performance-based accountability systems provide schools and districts with detailed student performance data …
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The relationship of teacher turnover and student achievement in elementary school mathematics
… five in mathematics and campus ratings from accountability systems. For this study, teacher turnover rates, student achievement scores, and economically disadvantaged (ED) percentages of 2,838 elementary campuses in Texas were used. Publicly available retrospective data from the Texas …
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The Relationship Between Advanced Academic Services And College Readiness Among Public High School Students In Rural Remote Appalachian Kentucky
… and society has prompted recent policies and accountability systems to emphasize college readiness as the primary benchmark for high school success. Advanced/honors courses, Advanced Placement (AP)/dual credit courses, and gifted programs are the most common advanced academic service options …
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THE REAL WORK OF ASSESSMENT: EQUITY-CENTERED SENSEMAKING IN DUAL LANGUAGE LEADERSHIP
… positioned under competing normative reference systems and how educational leaders interpret and act upon those representations within accountability-driven contexts. Grounded in Quantitative Critical Race Theory, the Biliteracy Trajectories framework, Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy, and …
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Instructional leadership of principals in high performing secondary schools in Cape Town, Western Cape
… the value which principals place on professional accountability, trusting teachers to deliver the curriculum, building coherence, promoting professional development, giving professional autonomy and fostering relationships. The study found that the principal’s role is multi-faceted and complex and …
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Charter School Accountability: Patterns of Practice Among Multiple Sponsoring Agencies
… certain results will be obtained. Charter school accountability depends on both the specific charter school law and the agreement that has been struck between the sponsoring agency and the individual charter school. This study explores the patterns of practice in the accountability processes used …
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Workload, accountability and stress: A comparative study of teachers' working conditions in state and private schools in England
… propelled by the perceived demands of hard accountability systems as their core reasons. There is a net flow of teachers into the private education sector which runs in an ancillary sphere to the public sector. However, very little is known about teachers’ experiences in private schools. The …
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Exploring A New Path For School Climate & Safety Assessment
… era of federal oversight in state educational accountability systems. While the act may have succeeded in identifying schools in need of support and creating data systems to help inform parents and assist educators in establishing clear and consistent goals, the state accountability systems …
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HIGH-STAKES TESTS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES: DISABILITY-BASED DIFFERENTIAL ITEM FUNCTIONING
… disabilities are increasingly included in state accountability systems. The purpose of this study was to investigate disability-based differential item functioning (DIF) on a statewide high-stakes mathematics test administered in the Spring of 2003 to all students seeking a high-school diploma in …
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School Accountability Grades: The Influence Of Student And School Characteristics
… which deem schools a success or failure. These accountability systems are developed by legislators and policymakers in order to fulfill federal requirements like the No Child Left Behind Act (No Child Left Behind [NCLB], 2002) and the Every Student Succeeds Act (2015), to encourage systemic …
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The Response of School Leaders to Equity Demands in the Environment of Accountability
… meeting student performance challenges set by accountability systems and measured by mandated tests. This concern was manifested in a focus on the needs and educational progress of individual children. Other participant concerns included investing in teachers, analyzing test data …
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The Effects Of Whole Child Education Safety Needs
… to incorporate these programs into their accountability systems. The research questions sought to address the efficacy of the safety tenet of these programs and to determine if schools implementing whole child programs had demonstrated fewer suspension related incidents, increased student …
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Exploring Hiring Managers’ Strategies for Recruiting Diverse Educators in a Southeastern State
… funding for diversity initiatives, and enforce accountability systems for monitoring equitable hiring practices.</p>
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A Qualitative Exploration of Interagency Collaboration and Transition Outcomes for High School Students with Disabilities
… staff training, and a lack of coordinated accountability systems. Facilitators of effective collaboration included shared vision among stakeholders, dedicated transition teams, and strong family and student engagement practices. Additionally, resource availability and leadership support …
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Assessing safety culture of professional pilots within selected South African based aviation organisations
… commitment, management involvement, accountability systems, reporting systems and pilot empowerment). The pilots were required to respond to 49-item statements on a 5 point-likert scale, by only choosing one answer per statement. The results indicated that a majority of the …
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Teacher perspectives on the impact of high-stakes testing on students with disabilities : a grounded theory study
… how public schools adapt to standards and accountability systems for all students, including students with mild-to-significant cognitive disabilities. Federal legislation has changed the focus of teaching and learning since the implementation of NCLB. This movement has altered the way …
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Academic Achievement Patterns of Former English Language Learners Served in a Bilingual Education Program
Current accountability systems for programs serving English language learners (ELLs) focus on the achievement level of students who are still classified as “limited English proficient” (de Jong, 2004). Thus, there are no data documenting whether the academic achievement of this group of students is …
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