In the context of a quality initiative to improve organizational performance, action research was conducted through a library program called Delaware Library Learning Journeys held in libraries and other venues throughout the state of Delaware from...
Chemotherapy, FACT-B, Health Belief Model, Quality of life, Self-directed learning, Younger women with breast cancer
In addition to facing advanced and more aggressive forms of breast cancer than older patients, younger women with breast cancer face a wider range of age-specific challenges, have unique information needs, and often report lower quality of life....
ecological systems theory, self-determination, self-determination theory, specific learning disability, students' perspectives, transition planning
The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand how students with a specific learning disability understood, defined and engaged in the self-determination process. Ninth grade students with specific learning disabilities who were enrolled...
This executive position paper is to support those classroom teachers who are coping with differentiation on a regular basis in order to assist student achievement. The major focus of this document is to approach differentiation as a concept and...
Achievement Gap, Best Practices in Teaching, Instruction, Leadership, Learning Focused Solutions, Student Achievement
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the preliminary implementation of the Learning Focused Solutions Model in the three high schools in the Brandywine School District and its impact on student achievement. A mixed methods design was...
As principals explore various professional development approaches, they must be aware that many initiatives often fail due to ineffective implementation. This paper focuses on a change process that gradually changed a school culture that believes...
Laws of the State of Delaware. Passed at the Ninety-Fourth Session of the General Assembly. Commenced and Held at Dover on Tuesday, January 7th, A. D. 1913. Volume XXVII.
Laws of the State of Delaware. One Hundred And Thirty Third General Assembly First Session Commenced And Held At Dover On Tuesday, January 8, A.D. 1985 Second Session Commenced And Held At Dover On Tuesday, January 14, A.D. 1986 Volume LXV.
Laws of the State of Delaware. From the Second Day of January, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety-Eight, to the Twenty-Fifth Day of January, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Five. Volume III.
The primary purpose of this study was to determine the current educational level of police chiefs in Delaware as well as the educational requirements to become a Delaware police officer. It also was used to establish the extent these police...
Direct Support, Distance Education, Distance Learning, Staff Development, Staff Training
This quasi-experiment utilized three groups of direct service staff to explore the effectiveness of three methods of training and an optional survey was offered after the study. The researcher used a counterbalance design. Three courses developed...
Laws of the State of Delaware. One Hundred And Thirtieth General Assembly First Session Commenced And Held At Dover On Tuesday, January 9, A. D. 1979 Second Session Commenced And Held At Dover On Tuesday, January 8, A. D. 1980 Volume LXII
Laws of the State of Delaware. The One Hundred and Thirty-Fourth General Assembly; First Session Commenced and held at Dover On Tuesday, January 13, A.D. 1987, Second Session Commenced And Held At Dover On Tuesday, January 12, A.D. 1988. Volume...
The purpose of this mixed method quasi-experimental nonequivalent comparison group study was to analyze the effects of an Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) in mathematics and reading for targeted at-risk middle school students in grades six...
Collective Efficacy, Feedback, Instructional Leadership, Professional Learning Communities, School Culture, Walkthroughs
Collective teacher efficacy is a social construct in schools defined as teachers' sense of group effectiveness. This is a powerful construct whereby teachers' perceptions are a driving force for school culture and student achievement. This...
critical care, family-centered care, health illiteracy
An intervention was investigated to promote and educational venue that would enhance Family Centered Care (FCC). The theoretical model that was considered useful throughout the investigational process was the cognitive development, social...
Laws of the State of Delaware, Passed at the Ninety-Ninth Session of the General Assembly, Commenced and Held at Dover on Tuesday, January 2nd, A. D. 1923. Volume XXXIII.
