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Teacher Recruitment and Retention as a School Improvement Strategy
Get PDFFewer issues have received more attention by education researchers than understanding the global teacher shortage, especially in public schools. Concurrent with this issue is the concern that the rate of teacher hires is insufficient to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse body of students. This phenomenon gains significance considering policymakers’ calls for restructuring the way schools do business to meet the needs of students and schools in the era of school accountability. It is crucial not to overlook the substantial body of research which suggests how the practices under No Child Left Behind have complicated the retention of teachers and highlight the need for improved strategies under the Every Student Succeeds Act. This white paper is intended to encourage policymakers to rethink their assumptions about school accountability policy and examine how a comprehensive approach to school improvement can include teacher recruitment and retention strategies. Finally, implications for practice are also discussed
Understanding My Journey: A Self Analysis of Personal and Professional growth.
Get PDFThis self-analysis describes my personal and professional growth through the lenses of Attachment Theory, Systems Theory, Person Centered Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Theory. By reflecting on my experiences. My goal is to deepen self-awareness and enhance my effectiveness as a school counselor, The analysis connects these experiences to theoretical concepts to explore how they have shaped my empathy, resilience, and approach to counseling. Utilizing assessment tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and ACEs Questionnaire, I will evaluate how early life events have influenced my identity, copying strategies, and professional orientation. This reflection also includes how experiences like cognitive reframing have guided my personal healing and growth
Horrible Harry in Room 2B Bibliotherapy
Get PDFThe goal of this assignment was for preservice teachers to practice writing a chain of questions that focused on the social and/or emotional needs of young learners. Bibliotherapy is therapeutic in nature to help individuals understand themselves and the world around them through guided reading experiences (American Library Association, 2025; Delisle & Galbraith, 2002). Further, bibliotherapy allow individuals to identify a personal problem mirrored by a character in a book. As the reader connects with the character, the reader experiences the emotions expressed by the character. Finally, the reader applies the character’s experience to their own personal problem (American Library Association, 2025; Delisle & Galbraith, 2002). This bibliotherapy reader’s guide focuses on friendship using the short chapter book, Horrible Harry in Room 2B by Suzy Kline
Analysis of Self: How My Story Became My Purpose
Get PDFIn this analysis of self, information is shared that has led to pursuing a master\u27s degree in counseling. Personal stories and experiences are shared that aid in reflecting on essential relationships as well as the impact of those relationships. Individual mental health components are also explored. Assessment results and interviews conducted with loved ones are explored, as well as how the results and interview responses deepened the analysis of self. Theoretical orientation is explored, including how components of selected theories resonate both personally and professionally. Finally, the impact of conducting the analysis of self is explored, as well as a plan for continued professional development
Keywords: mental health, self-analysis, personal growt
An Educational Guide to Early Childhood Special Education
No full textAn Educational Guide to Early Childhood Special Education
Rebecca Morehouse
This website has been developed as an educational resource aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of the special education process for children and youth from birth through age 21. Designed with parents and paraprofessionals in mind, the site seeks to build foundational knowledge of key procedures, legal frameworks, and instructional best practices within the field of special education. Beginning with the critical steps of identification and evaluation, the content progresses through eligibility determination and the subsequent development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
The website is organized into clearly defined sections to facilitate ease of navigation and understanding. These include: Evaluation/Qualification, Part B and Part C of IDEA, Eligibility Criteria, Research-Based Best Practices, and IEP and IFSP. Additionally, it offers concise yet informative overviews of several key eligibility categories including Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Emotional Behavior Disorders (EBD), Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), and Developmental Delay (DD).
Beyond procedural content, the site provides access to evidence-based strategies for managing challenging behaviors and fostering appropriate developmental growth in toddlers and young children. Emphasis is placed on making complex information accessible while maintaining alignment with current educational standards and research-based practices. Overall, the website aims to empower families and educational support staff with the knowledge necessary to advocate effectively and participate meaningfully in the special education process
What\u27s Hot and What\u27s Not in Teacher Education: Preservice Teachers\u27 Perspectives on Topics in Education Perceived as Important and Urgent in 2025
No full textThis study explores the perspectives of preservice teacher candidates on the topics in education they perceive as the most important and urgent in preparing for their first year of teaching. Utilizing quantitative methodology, the study aims to identify and prioritize educational topics preservice teacher candidates believe are critical to their professional development. Participants are asked to rate the topics based on two criteria: urgency and importance. Each topic is rated on a scale from 0 to 5, where 0 indicated unfamiliarity with the topic, 1 indicated low urgency or importance, and five indicates high urgency or importance. The findings will provide insight into the current priorities and the concerns of future teachers, informing the teacher education program about areas that require immediate attention and resources. This study aims to enhance the relevance and effectiveness of teacher education programs to ensure teacher readiness during their first year in the profession
Forecasting Crime Trends in North Dakota: A Comparative Machine Learning Approach
No full textThis senior project investigates methods for forecasting crime statistics using historical data from the State of North Dakota compiled in a dataset. Multiple forecasting techniques, including classical time series models (ARIMA and Prophet), ensemble machine learning (Random Forest), and deep learning via Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, were implemented and compared to determine their effectiveness in predicting crime rates. The study emphasizes a rigorous experimental approach where models are evaluated based on their predictive accuracy using established error metrics. While each method has its strengths, the deep learning approach demonstrated superior performance, suggesting that LSTM networks are particularly well-suited to capturing the complex temporal patterns inherent in crime data. These findings provide a foundation for developing robust predictive tools that can support proactive law enforcement and enhance public safety
Guess Number: AI-Enhanced Web-Based Game with Multiplayer Capabilities
No full textThis project introduces Guess Number, a web-based adaptation of the classic Bulls and Cows game, featuring AI-driven opponents and real-time multiplayer functionality. Players can challenge an AI with three difficulty levels—easy, medium, and hard—or connect with friends using a unique connection code for seamless matchmaking. The game is built using React for the front-end, Node.js for the backend, and WebSockets for real-time communication, ensuring an interactive and scalable user experience. The project integrates key concepts from artificial intelligence, software engineering, and network communication, making it a comprehensive application of modern computer science principles
Faculty Perceptions of Student Evaluations of Teaching (SET) and Nursing Faculty Retention
No full textNearly all higher education institutions in America utilize Student Evaluations of Teaching (SET) as a tool to determine course quality, effectiveness, and weaknesses. Though SETs integration is expected, factors are being evaluated that are outside of faculty control (e.g. gender, appearance, ethnicity) bringing into question their reliability and validity (Cho et al., 2018; Kogan et al., 2010). SET tools need to be reviewed to ensure student feedback addresses modifiable factors (e.g. course activities, teaching methods) and ensuring learning objectives of the course were met. SETs also have weight on faculty tenure and promotion in higher education. Utilization of SETs for tenure and promotion could decrease retention of marginalized groups. Black faculty and non-native English speakers were more likely to receive lower student rating than another race or native English speakers (Smith, 2007; Alauddin & Kifle, 2014). Since there is scarce literature on the role SETs have on faculty retention this study aimed to address faculty a) utilization of the SET tool b) use for tenure and promotion c) estimated retention of faculty related to SET feedback. The purpose of the study was to increase understanding of the role SETs might have in nursing faculty retention. While there was a weak correlation suggesting SET feedback may make nursing faculty more likely to leave teaching, the practical implications are valuable. Nursing faculty estimated retention was 74.7 percent while estimated retention of faculty from other fields of study was 92.9 percent. This is significant given the current shortage of nursing faculty in America