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71	The X-33 and the X-38 experimental aircraft: environmental connections with aerospace science Martin, Elandriel Jean 01 January 2001 (has links) The purpose of this project fosters in students a sense of place and connection with their home area. It also provides students a real-world basis upon which to study the concepts of weather and geography. Geography Weather Environmental Education
72	California's "long-standing, serious noncompliance" in the delivery of special education and related services Kaspar, Margaret Ann 01 January 2002 (has links) The intent of the review, and the list of programs appended to this paper, is to compile examples of successful programs that may serve as models for those in California who have been charged with the development and implementation of programs that will bring the California Department of Education/Office of Special Education and its local education agencies into substantial compliance with the requirements of IDEA. California Department of Education California Office of Special Education Educational Resources Information Center Inclusive education Disability and Equity in Education
73	Disability resources for the educator Kimball, Pauline Aines 01 January 2003 (has links) This thesis identifies what disability resources are currently accessible and needed by the educator in order to service the disabled student in the classroom. It is a compilation of medical, academic, financial and equipment resources currently available to the educator. Special Education and Teaching
74	Two-Way Immersion: Parental choice for a successful and culturally diverse future Machado-Casas, Margarita Esperanza 01 January 2003 (has links) This study focuses on parental choice for student placement in Two-Way Immersion classes as optional bilingual education. Parents who have their children enrolled in a TWI program in Banning, California responded to a questionnaire and were interviewed about their decision. The analysis of the data indicates that parents value cultural diversity and second language acquisition. Banning Unified School District Second language acquisition
75	Peninsular bighorn sheep of Coachella Valley Cassano, Frances Jolene 01 January 2004 (has links) This project investigates federal, state and local agencies and organizations that are key sources of information about Peninsular bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis cremnobates) to determine the extent of the agencies' environmental education and awareness programs related to the sheep. The agencies and organizations investigated include: Bureau of Land Management, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Park, Bighorn Institute, Natural Science Collaborative of the Desert Region and California Desert Managers Group. Recommendations about future educational and interpretive programs are included. Outdoor Education
76	A closer look at the professional relationship of children's social workers and teachers in regard to the education of foster children Potts, Marnae Latrice, Yang, Koumay 01 January 2004 (has links) The purpose of this project is to explore the extent of interaction between teachers and foster children's social workers in regard to their education. Social workers Teaching -- Aids and devices Social Work
77	The rhetoric of state assessment: Educational politics in the public school system Longshore, Renee Michelle 01 January 2004 (has links) In this thesis I explore the rhetoric behind the assessment push nation-wide and, particularly, in California. I take a close look at what politicians, educators, and citizens say about public education and their views of the current educational reform: whether they are speaking in support of or opposition to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. I look specifically at the finances of public education in California, the impact and current outcome of NCLB, and propose new reforms as suggested by those intimately involved in education. Education and state Public schools -- Finance -- California Educational change Education -- Economic aspects School management and organization Education -- California -- Finance Rhetoric
78	Connecting the teacher and parents through a website to monitor student progress Zaidi, Shazia Ahmad 01 January 2006 (has links) The objective of the project was to develop an online educational technology tool based on research from multiple disciplines to improve effective communication between students, counselors, teachers, parents, and school staff. The website developed for the project aims to increase the involvement of parents in their child's academic progress. The project also includes discussions concerning the website's field testing at a middle school in Rosemead, California, its evaluation through participant surveys, and final revision. The field test participant instructions, survey questions, and a computer disc of the website accompanies the project. Communication in education Communication and technology Home and school Parent-teacher relationships Communication and technology Communication in education Home and school Internet in education Parent-teacher relationships. Instructional Media Design
79	The impact of social disorganization and public school characteristics in explaining suspensions and expulsions Liabeuf, Amanda De Vries 01 January 2004 (has links) The purpose of this study is to examine if school or community characteristics correlate with suspensions and expulsions. The data examined in this study were drawn from Riverside County schools. The schools were examined to determine if school or social disorganization characteristics correlate with suspension and expulsion rates. Alvord Unified School District Beaumont School District Coachella Valley School District Desert Sands School District Moreno Valley School District Temecula Valley School District Single mothers Fatherless families Community and school School Psychology
80	Positive prevention: The relationship between teacher self-efficacy, program implementation, and student outcomes Sweitzer, Marilyn Jean 01 January 2004 (has links) In the San Bernardino City Unified School District, Positive Prevention: HIV/STD Prevention Education for California Schools Grades 7-12, Second Edition (Positive Prevention) by Clark & Ridley (2000) is used as the curriculum for ninth grade. In evaluating the curriculum, it is of key importance to first determine if this curriculum is being taught as it was designed, or with fidelity. Fidelity is affected by the comfort, confidence, competence and commitment of the personnel presenting the curriculum. Teachers -- Attitudes Health education teachers -- Attitudes Health behavior -- Curricula Health and Physical Education

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