Powerful Teacher Education describes the strategies, goals, content, and processes of seven highly successful and long-standing teacher education programs – Alverno College, Bank Street College, Trinity University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Southern Maine, University of Virginia, and Wheelock College. All these colleges and universities have succeeded in preparing teachers to teach diverse learners to achieve high levels of performance and un… More >>
Powerful Teacher Education: Lessons from Exemplary Programs
Where is the Real Value? In the Company Or the Employees
Often, when a company is looking to acquire another business, it looks at all of its gleaming equipment and its wonderful balance sheet as the reason to purchase the company, but in reality all of that success is probably more tied to the employees that work there then the systems or equipment associated with the business. Both Buyers and Sellers of businesses need to keep this in mind from the very outset of negotiations.
A business, as a buyer, needs to be aware of where the value lies and ensure that it is receiving that value when it purchases the company. This may be through opportunities to retain the current employees as well as non-compete agreements for after the sale commences.
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Teaching Students Who are Exceptional, Diverse, and at Risk in the General Education Classroom
Based on the belief that even small accommodations make a difference in the success of students with disabilities, this text provides classroom teachers with the knowledge, tools, and practical strategies that will empower them to spark learning in every student. From students with disabilities, culturally diverse students, and students with limited English proficiency to economically disadvantaged students this text provides teachers with the tools they need in the… More >>
