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Degree

Doctor of Education, Ashland University, College of Education, 2004.

Abstract

Professional development offers teachers the training for new instructional practices that support student learning. To assist school leaders implementing professional development programs, the National Staff Development Council’s Standards for Staff Development serves as a valuable guide. This study was designed to determine the number of Ohio public schools aligned with these standards using a questionnaire, alignment schema, and scoring rubric designed by the researcher. Of the 58 Ohio public schools that participated in this study, 20 were considered aligned with the National Staff Development Council’s standards. Of the schools not aligned with these standards, the family involvement standard was typically not implemented. The major challenges experienced by school leaders when implementing professional development opportunities were resources and the change process.

Subject Headings

Education, Administration

Keywords

Professional Development; Staff Development; Challenges in Schools; Leadership Training

Advisor

Kathleen Flanagan Hudson

Pages

236p.

Document number: ashland1152814341
Permalink: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1152814341

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