The Impact Of Middle School Small Learning Communities On The Transition To Ninth Grade

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The Impact of Middle School Small Learning Communities on the Transition to Ninth Grade

Author : Christopher S. Adams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book The Impact of Middle School Small Learning Communities on the Transition to Ninth Grade written by Christopher S. Adams and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This mixed-method study conducted in a Central Pennsylvania school district examined the impact of student participation in theme-based, project-oriented middle school Small Learning Communities (SLCs) of up to 42 students on the transition to 9th grade. First semester (a) academic, (b) attendance, and (c) discipline data for 25 9th graders who opted into an SLC during either or both 7th and 8th grade were compared to data retrieved for a random sample of 26 9th graders who were assigned to teams of approximately 140 students in middle school. Also, participants and their parents completed researcher-generated surveys to explore perceptions of how 7th and 8th grade experiences impacted on the transition process. A series of t tests were performed to compare independent mean scores computed for SLC and Non-SLC students for all archived data variables and Likert-Scale survey prompts. No significant differences were noted in the (a) academic, (b) attendance and (c) discipline data for the SLC and Non-SLC groups, but significant survey findings suggest SLC students and their parents were less satisfied with students' preparation for dealing with many teachers and numerous class transitions daily than the Non-SLC students and their parents.

The Effects of Ninth-grade Small Learning Communities on School Connectedness

Author : Traci E. Miller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book The Effects of Ninth-grade Small Learning Communities on School Connectedness written by Traci E. Miller and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Small Learning Communities

Author : Charles Mason Gary
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (579 download)

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Download or read book Small Learning Communities written by Charles Mason Gary and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Turning Points in Middle Schools

Author : Mary Gallagher-Polite
Publisher : Corwin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Turning Points in Middle Schools written by Mary Gallagher-Polite and published by Corwin. This book was released on 1996-04-24 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turning Points in Middle Schools follows a fictional school (Dewey Middle School) in its transition from a traditional junior high to a middle school. A series of true-to-life stories depicts the fundamental differences between the two kinds of schools and how change comes about. The authors analyze and explore the stresses both staff and students will encounter during the complex transition process. They present a cohesive, realistic portrayal of the successes and the inevitable disappointments involved and offer tips on how to help everyone better handle these changes. You'll examine these key issues: developmental characteristics of early adolescents; components of a successful middles school; curricular and instructional practices in middle schools; personal and group dynamics - building relationships; and the change process itself.

Evaluation of a Ninth Grade Transition Program For At-Risk Students

Author :
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Evaluation of a Ninth Grade Transition Program For At-Risk Students written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Researchers have identified the transition from middle to high school as a critical point in teenagersâ educational development. Despite sweeping educational reforms, many students are leaving high school without graduating. Local school districts are struggling to redesign high schools to provide the educational programs necessary for at-risk studentsâ success. Creating smaller learning communities and developing transition programs have shown success in addressing these problems. Sustained research shows promise in minimizing the effects of the transition process and adds to the body of knowledge. A case study approach using archival data was used to explore the differences in three Bearcat âPRIDEâ treatment groups and their 8th (pre-treatment) and 9th (post-treatment) grade measures. Results of this study suggested students who participated in the Bearcat âPRIDEâ program showed greater success in academic performance, reduced disciplinary actions, increased school attendance, and participation in extra-curricular activities of their 8th (pre-treatment) and 9th (post-treatment) grade measures.

Focus on the Wonder Years

Author : Jaana Juvonen
Publisher : Rand Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0833036157
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Focus on the Wonder Years written by Jaana Juvonen and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2004-03-25 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young teens undergo multiple changes that seem to set them apart from other students. But do middle schools actually meet their special needs? The authors describe some of the challenges and offer ways to tackle them, such as reassessing the organization of grades K-12; specifically assisting the students most in need; finding ways to prevent disciplinary problems; and helping parents understand how they can help their children learn at home.

Administrators', Counselors', and Teachers' Opinions Regarding the Impact of Freshman Academies, Schools Within Schools, and Ninth Grade Schools, as it Relates to Effective Transitioning

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Author : Robyn Suzanne Killebrew
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (964 download)

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Download or read book Administrators', Counselors', and Teachers' Opinions Regarding the Impact of Freshman Academies, Schools Within Schools, and Ninth Grade Schools, as it Relates to Effective Transitioning written by Robyn Suzanne Killebrew and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to determine whether administrators, counselors, and teachers believe that implementing freshman academies, schools-within-schools, and ninth grade schools is an effective way to transition ninth graders into high school. This study included an introduction and a review of literature that discussed the following: adolescent years, transition from 8th to 9th grade, drop-out prevention, school reform in secondary education, professional learning communities, the freshman academy, and a conclusion. This study was also comprised with a methodology section, research results, conclusions, recommendations for policy makers and practitioners, and recommendations for future research. The questionnaire for this study was developed by the researcher. The questionnaire focused on the areas of demographics, academics, attendance, discipline, school culture, transitioning, socio-economic status, and instructional staff. Data was collected from seven different schools in Mississippi who currently house freshman academies, school-within-schools, and ninth grade schools. A total of 85 questionnaires were completed with 10 of those being administrators, 12 being counselors, and 63 comprised of teachers. This study specifically examined administrators', counselors', and teachers' opinions regarding the impact freshman academies, schools-within-schools, and ninth grade schools as it relates to effective transitioning. Results illustrated that there was a significant difference in the opinions of administrators, counselors, and teachers in the areas of academic performance, reduced discipline referrals, school culture, transitioning from eighth to ninth grade, and the morale on the staff of the school. However, this study yielded a non-significant relationship among the opinions of administrators, counselors, and teachers concerning the implementation of a freshmen academy on the drop-out rate and improving students from a low socio-economic class. Policymakers and practitioners were encouraged to look at freshman data, collaborate with middle school and high school teachers, and place their best teachers in the ninth grade to ensure a smooth transition for all freshmen. --Page ii.

Student Transitions From Middle to High School

Author : J. Allen Queen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317919602
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (179 download)

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Download or read book Student Transitions From Middle to High School written by J. Allen Queen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows administrators and teachers what they can do to make their students' ninth grade experience a successful one. Practical and research-based, this book showcases strategies to help you reduce your dropout rate, enhance student achievement, and provide a safe environment for your ninth grade students.

The Effect of the Self-contained Ninth Grade Campus on Student Achievement Indicators

Author : James Marshall Finch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (945 download)

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Download or read book The Effect of the Self-contained Ninth Grade Campus on Student Achievement Indicators written by James Marshall Finch and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The research on smaller learning communities like freshmen academies is plentiful in the literature about its impact on the social and academic adjustments students must make when transitioning from middle school to high school. Past studies have shown where schools that set apart freshmen have seen positive results in student achievement. With accountability scoring the performance of ninth graders, schools are exploring setting apart freshmen in sections of the school building or on another campus in hopes of them achieving at higher levels. As a result, the purpose of this study was to examine student achievement of freshmen in three distinct school settings: high schools using a freshman wing, high schools using a freshman campus, and high schools using no facility to transition ninth graders. A mixed methods design was employed to fully investigate the reasons schools were choosing to set apart students in their first year of high school. A sample of 125 schools from the three groups was purposefully selected from a population of 349 public high schools in Georgia. The quantitative portion examined 2014 Ninth Grade Literature End of Course performances, credit accrual for freshmen, scores on the College and Career Readiness Index, and graduation rates of schools. The qualitative aspect of this study examined responses from 15 principal interviews about the effectiveness of the freshman facility design employed in their high school. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine if a significant difference existed among the three groups in the first research question. An analysis of themes in the responses to seven interview questions helped determine the results to the second and third research question. Results indicated a significant difference in only one category of the quantitative section of this study: credits earned in the freshmen year by students with a disability. Students with disabilities in high schools using a freshman campus earned significantly more credit than their counterparts in high schools using neither a wing or campus to transition freshmen. There was no significant difference in Ninth Grade Literature performance, credit accrual for all students, CCRPI scores, or graduation rates. Further results from the interviews with principals indicated high schools with freshmen campuses often originated from the combination of overcrowding in the schools and a surplus of facilities that could be repurposed into a freshman campus. Other results showed transition strategies used to help students adjust to high school were employed by schools in all three groups.

After Turning Points

Author : Nancy Mansberger
Publisher : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9783838355696
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (556 download)

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Download or read book After Turning Points written by Nancy Mansberger and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reports on a study undertaken to explore the adoption by U.S. middle schools of key practices recommended by the 1989 Turning Points report by the Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development. Three questions were examined: (1) To what extent have the organizational practices identified by research to impact the development of "small learning communities" been adopted by U.S. middle schools? (2) To what extent do the instructional practices of U.S. middle school teachers reflect developmentally responsive or traditional/bureaucratic methods?, and (3) Do the instructional practices of U.S. middle school teachers differ between those who teach in schools with developmentally responsive organizational practices and those who teach in schools with more traditional/bureaucratic organizational practices? National data gathered by the National Center for Education Statistics through the 1993-94 Schools and Staffing Survey were extracted for this study. A nationally-representative sample of 423 fulltime sixth, seventh, and eighth grade teachers of core academic subjects was derived from the 1994- 95 Teacher Followup Survey (TFS) component.

Promoting a Successful Transition to Middle School

Author : Patrick Akos
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317919157
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (179 download)

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Download or read book Promoting a Successful Transition to Middle School written by Patrick Akos and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-06-03 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With detailed examples of best practices from middle schools across the country, this book features research-based strategies and suggestions for transition programs. It covers the roles of school principals, counselors, classroom teachers, and the central office.

The Ninth Grade Opportunity

Author : Scott Habeeb
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595484727
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (954 download)

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Download or read book The Ninth Grade Opportunity written by Scott Habeeb and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across the country, high school freshmen have the highest rates of failure, discipline problems, and truancy. Defined as the "make it or break it" year, ninth grade can be a trying time for teenagers learning to make their own way in the world. The Ninth Grade Opportunity provides educators with a useful framework to build and implement a team-based Freshman Transition program, ultimately allowing teachers to play an integral role in ensuring every student's success. Scott Habeeb, Ray Moore and Alan Seibert have over 60 years of combined experience as teachers and administrators, and together have compiled a guidebook centered around a teaming approach that empowers teachers to better meet freshmen needs. Based on concepts behind their popular Freshman Transition workshops, the authors share ideas about why and how teaming teachers works and how it can benefit schools. Road maps provide guidance for teachers to learn specifically how to create a program built around key elements such as: Standardized expectations Learning skills Classroom leadership Parent/teacher contact Educators everywhere will benefit from the practical advice, expert insight, and helpful tips that transform the ninth grade problem into The Ninth Grade Opportunity, ensuring a successful transition for every high school student.

Educational Transitions

Author : Divya Jindal-Snape
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135281424
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book Educational Transitions written by Divya Jindal-Snape and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-12-16 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores transitions at all stages of educational progression, across a variety of countries and schools. It helps readers understand how the social and emotional processes that individuals undergo during transitions enable or hinder learning, and how lessons learned from one country can be adapted for other educational systems.

Small Schools and Small Learning Communities. Policy Statement

Author : National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 6 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Small Schools and Small Learning Communities. Policy Statement written by National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform recommends that national, state, and local policymakers provide resources and support to create small schools at the middle-grades level. In those cases where small schools are not feasible, the National Forum recommends that district and school leaders break down large middle-grades schools into smaller schools or small learning communities that create a personalized environment for teaching and learning. "Smallness," whether small learning communities or small schools, is a necessary but not sufficient organizational structure that enhances teaching and learning at the middle level. [For "High-Stakes Testing. Policy Statement. Issue 3," see ED528787.].

ERS Focus on Helping Students Transition to High School

Author : Jennifer Turner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book ERS Focus on Helping Students Transition to High School written by Jennifer Turner and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Policy Statement on Grade Configuration

Author : National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 6 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Policy Statement on Grade Configuration written by National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, several large urban districts, including Cincinnati, Cleveland, Milwaukee, New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, and Kansas City, Missouri have converted their middle schools (generally grades 6-8) to K-8 schools in the hope of improving student achievement, attendance, and behavior, while also enhancing parental involvement. The National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform, which supports all bona fide efforts to improve schooling for young adolescents (ages 10-14), recommends that such efforts be grounded in evidence-based research. Current research on grade configuration, however, is not definitive. More evidence is needed to document the positive outcomes achieved by 6-8 and K-8 schools on young adolescents, as well as by other organizational structures. The National Forum believes that what is most important for the education of young adolescent learners is what takes place inside each middle-grades school, not grade configuration per se. The National Forum has put forth a comprehensive policy agenda for middle-grades education designed to bring about positive and lasting school improvement. This paper summarizes the history and research surrounding grade configuration, along with the Forum's own experiences in identifying high-performing schools that serve young adolescents. These suggest that focusing on changing grade configuration as the solution to middle-grades problems and challenges may not achieve the intended results. [For "Small Schools and Small Learning Communities. Policy Statement. Issue 4," see ED528790.].

Impact of a Citizenship Program on Middle School Students

Author : Jeanette Alcock Mughal
Publisher : Anchor Academic Publishing (aap_verlag)
ISBN 13 : 3954893665
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (548 download)

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Download or read book Impact of a Citizenship Program on Middle School Students written by Jeanette Alcock Mughal and published by Anchor Academic Publishing (aap_verlag). This book was released on 2015-02 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The focus on behaviour became an important feat to accomplish. The query was based on the disruptive methods students would use in order to circumvent basic rules and regulations within their learning communities. The old standard rule of teacher being in “charge of the classroom” with a mixture of a fear factor, (secretly diagnosed as respect) no longer was evident. President Bush’s introduction of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) mandates was brilliant with ist idea of inclusivity, but near eliminated accountability for those able students. Teachers became the main target group of this experiment in the promotion of all students. They became, scapegoats, if you will, of a system that made them accountable, and left those who should have been accountable in meeting educational objectives: administration, and more so, the student. Teachers became overwhelmed with teaching objectives and a multitude of paperwork to facilitate this new structure of responsibility. Actual teaching was foregone under the weight of segmenting students into their proper groups, then find the time to discipline and ensure that all pass the required end-of-year examinations. The result of these initiatives was to the repeal of NCLB, and schools becoming big business, with the teacher benefiting less under a continual weight of professional servitude, and the standard--no voice.