http://dspace.udel.edu:8080/dspace/handle/19716/242 http://dspace.udel.edu:8080/dspace/retrieve/600 http://dspace.udel.edu:8080/dspace/handle/19716/242 Search the Channel search http://dspace.udel.edu:8080/dspace/simple-search http://dspace.udel.edu:8080/dspace/handle/19716/4686 Title: Survey of New Castle County Library Staff <br/> <br/>Authors: Cooksy, Leslie J.; Ruddy, Kyrianna <br/> <br/>Abstract: This report presents the results of a survey of library staff conducted by the University of Delaware Education Research and Development Center for the New Castle County (NCC) Division of Community Services. The purpose of the survey was to help Division administrators prepare for the annual Library Staff Day scheduled for September 17, 2009 by providing information on staff reaction to policies and changes made in the past year, staff input on future priorities, and staff recommendations for improving library services and libraries as a place to work. http://dspace.udel.edu:8080/dspace/handle/19716/4240 Title: Policies and Practices of Successful Delaware High Schools <br/> <br/>Authors: Buttram, Joan; Cooksy, Leslie; Rubright, Jonathan <br/> <br/>Abstract: This study examined the policies and practices used by three Delaware high schools to promote student achievement and graduation. The research found that high schools employed different combinations of policies and practices, including transition programs to orient incoming ninth grade students, academies to organize ninth grade students into smaller groups, extra instructional time to support students not making satisfactory academic progress, afterschool instructional help for all students needing extra help, mentoring, and twilight programs for students missing a small number of credits to graduate. These approaches were based on research findings, sound management, and creative programming. Many had been in place for multiple years, others had only been recently adopted. Although few conclusions about the effectiveness of the specific policies and practices described above can be drawn from a study of only three schools, the case studies do point to key considerations in deciding what interventions are appropriate in any school. These include student population, universal versus targeted services, resource availability, and size of school. http://dspace.udel.edu:8080/dspace/handle/19716/4211 Title: 2009 Statewide Public Poll on Education in Delaware <br/> <br/>Authors: Buttram, Joan; Qian, Xiaoyu; Rubright, Jonathan <br/> <br/>Abstract: The 2009 Statewide Public Poll on Education in Delaware was conducted by the Delaware Education R&D Center to provide feedback on public opinion about the status of education in Delaware. This poll, part of an annual telephone survey, examined public opinion on school quality, finance, education policy, and Vision 2015. Respondents made recommendations to protect teacher salaries, instructional resources, and tutoring for low-performing students. http://dspace.udel.edu:8080/dspace/handle/19716/3977 Title: Awareness To Action: Recognizing and Addressing the Achievement Gaps in Delaware Schools <br/> <br/>Authors: Banicky, Lisa <br/> <br/>Abstract: This report represents an attempt to create a common understanding of the challenge facing many of the schools in Delaware with respect to the achievement gap separating minority and low income student performance from that of other students. It contains a school-by-school description of achievement gaps in the areas of reading and mathematics as measured by the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP). The hope is that the information provided in this report will promote an active dialogue that translates into the dissemination of concrete strategies for closing existing gaps and increasing the academic performance of all students in Delaware schools.