Language: English

Language: English

ISSN: 0519-0959

Language: English

Abstract/Notes: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the reorganization of Northboro Elementary School from the academic years of 1991–1992 through 2000–2001. The study was designed to determine the effectiveness of achieving five objectives established for the reorganization in two-year increments of implementation from the perspectives of the administrative staff, teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents. The reorganization objectives were (1) to develop a physically and psychologically safe environment for all students; (2) to implement a public magnet program to racially balance the population with non-Black students; (3) to increase student achievement scores on the state assessment test in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics; (4) to increase parent involvement at the school; and (5) to improve the quality and increase the amount of staff development. Utilizing the focus group method, the 35 participants represented, 4 administrative staff, 9 paraprofessionals, 4 reading teachers, 3 regular and 6 Montessori teachers, and 9 parents. The Levels of Use of the Innovation (LoU) (Hall, Loucks, Rutherford, & Newlove, 1975) was used for the assessment of all aspects of the reorganization. As a result of the evaluation, it was determined that all the objectives were met in accordance with the LoU model. The major findings were: (1) Using an effective reorganization tool, such as the Levels of Use, gave the leader clear direction for reorganization, from orienting, to managing, and finally to integrating the use of the innovation. (2) Parent participation in the reorganization process was essential for effective teaching and learning. Parent involvement was critical in promoting a sound physically and psychologically safe environment. (3) Implementing an innovative Montessori Magnet program reduced the racial balance, and drew racially, economically, and educationally diverse students. Based on the findings, it is recommended that additional evaluations be conducted to include: (1) Examining the extent race or age had on the overall success of the reorganization. (2) Determining if the Montessori, Reading Recovery, and Levels of Use strategies are only effective at the elementary level. (3) Assessing the academic achievement of eighth- and tenth-grade students who participated in the Reading Recovery Program.

Language: English

Published: Cincinnati, Ohio, 2004

Language: Dutch

Published: Assen, The Netherlands: Dekker und van de Vegt, 1993

Abstract/Notes: DISPATCHES WILMINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL, WILMINGTON, DE Wilmington Montessori has been named a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School in recognition of efforts toward reducing the school's environmental footprint, improving the health and wellness of the school community, and providing students with a well-rounded environmental education.(AMS-Accredited School) MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE, REDMOND, WA MCH was recently honored as a Washington State Green School Leader, for excellence in Pillar 2 (improving the health and wellness of schools, students, and staff).

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Language: English

Published: Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Montessori-Pierson Publishing Company, 2018

Language: English

Published: [S.I.]: s.n.], 1984

Language: Dutch

Language: English