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    EMPHASIZING PROFESSIONALISM TO ADDRESS TEACHER TURNOVER AT DILLARD MIDDLE SCHOOL

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    Hales, Gary W.
    Abstract
    The dissertation examines the effects professional learning communities can have on improving teacher retention in a high needs school. The goal is to positively impact teacher retention by emphasizing and encouraging professionalism. For the purpose of this study, professionalism is defined as providing teachers with the necessary structures and support to effectively transition teachers from isolated working environments to environments, which build school level support networks through collaborative, collegial interaction. Improvement science methodology was utilized to implement, structure, and support the professional learning communities. While improvement of teacher retention was the primary goal, a secondary goal was to also positively impact discipline and student achievement by providing a more positive, collaborative, and stable learning environment. Survey data was collected throughout the year, and North Carolina School Report Card Data was utilized to determine success of implementation. After one year of professional learning community implementation, data supported the positive impact on teacher retention in a high needs school. However, the secondary impact of improving student discipline and student achievement was not as successful after one year. A sustained, focused approach and continued training will be necessary to affect change to discipline and achievement and would require further study.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10342/6189
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     Professionalism; Support from Principal 
    Date
    2017-04-19
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    Hales, Gary W.. (April 2017). EMPHASIZING PROFESSIONALISM TO ADDRESS TEACHER TURNOVER AT DILLARD MIDDLE SCHOOL (Doctoral Dissertation, East Carolina University). Retrieved from the Scholarship. (http://hdl.handle.net/10342/6189.)

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    Hales, Gary W.. EMPHASIZING PROFESSIONALISM TO ADDRESS TEACHER TURNOVER AT DILLARD MIDDLE SCHOOL. Doctoral Dissertation. East Carolina University, April 2017. The Scholarship. http://hdl.handle.net/10342/6189. December 01, 2023.
    Chicago:
    Hales, Gary W., “EMPHASIZING PROFESSIONALISM TO ADDRESS TEACHER TURNOVER AT DILLARD MIDDLE SCHOOL” (Doctoral Dissertation., East Carolina University, April 2017).
    AMA:
    Hales, Gary W.. EMPHASIZING PROFESSIONALISM TO ADDRESS TEACHER TURNOVER AT DILLARD MIDDLE SCHOOL [Doctoral Dissertation]. Greenville, NC: East Carolina University; April 2017.
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