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Transition from Adult Education to Postsecondary Education
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-26)
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) that was signed into law in July 2014 by President Barack Obama gave a new identity to adult education programs across the United States. The legislation propelled adult ...
Using Social Media to Improve Communication with Stakeholders in a Local School District
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-26)
This study examines the impact of social media use as a communication tool within a local school district. Surveys were designed to gauge the effectiveness of communication efforts between district administrators, school ...
EARLY ALERT PRACTICES IN NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-23)
Early alert systems are widely considered best practice in retention efforts to promote student success and educational goal attainment. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine early alert practices in North ...
A FORMATIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION OF PROJECT GLAD TO DETERMINE BEST PRACTICES FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-23)
This problem of practice/professional development evaluation explored the formal
training that is provided to teachers that serve English Language Learners and the impact that the
professional development associated with ...
Addressing the Challenge of Preparing Assistant Principals for the Principalship in Moore County
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-23)
This problem of practice study attempted to address the challenge of preparing assistant principals for the principalship in Moore County. Across the nation and state, it is a challenge to fill vacant principalships with ...
Implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supporlts (MTSS) at the HIgh School Level
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-29)
Implementing Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) at the high school level has been particularly unique and challenging, especially considering that it is an unfunded mandate for North Carolina and is designed to be a ...
Interim Assessments as a Predictive Tool and Driver of Formative Assessment Practices to Improve Student Performance on State Assessments
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-08)
The problem of practice on which this study focused was the establishment of interim
assessments as a predictive tool and driver of formative assessment practices to improve student
performance. The initial phase of ...
A Study to Increase Female Minority STEM Efficacy and Engagement at the Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-10)
This study was designed to improve the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) efficacy and engagement of middle school minority females in a during-school and after-school all-girl peer support group. ...
The affect of increased assessment focus through professional learning communities on instructional practice
(East Carolina University, 2019-07-15)
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of utilizing a focused planning approach to test design and analysis within an assessment centered professional learning community (PLC) in one Local Education Agency ...
Fits and Starts: One Elementary School's Journey toward Trauma-Informed Leadership
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-25)
Across the country, passionate educators strive to meet the needs of diverse students within welcoming and inclusive community schools. It is no easy feat. For schools disproportionately impacted by the disenfranchising ...