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As a crucial component of the NCATE process for program accreditation, an assessment system delineating specific thresholds of candidate performance which must be completed for program progression must be identified. Signature assessments completed ...

The state of Louisiana recently began assessing the effectiveness of teacher preparation programs through the analysis of student achievement. The Value-Added Teacher Preparation Model (VATPM) is one tier in a multi-stage process to improve teacher ...

Students engaging in study abroad state that the experience changed their lives. Research supports their statements (www.iesabroad.com). Despite the many benefits of studying abroad, the experience can be challenging. A rural university in northwest ...

Since the study/teach abroad program at a state university in northwest Louisiana was established, twelve upper-level undergraduate and graduate students have been sent to South Korean classrooms. In two different semesters, candidates participated...

A public institution of higher education in northwest-central Louisiana was selected as a regional provider for a Louisiana School Turnaround Specialist Program. Focused on turning around academically low performing schools, the program is a...

The study examined teacher candidates’ self-reported dispositions. An online section of candidates was compared to a face-to-face section of candidates. The hypothesis predicted that the online candidates would rate their dispositions higher. While...