Alex Torrez, Dissertation Proposal, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PVAMU/Member of the Texas A&M University System
1. The Impact of Smaller Learning Communities on Closing the Achievement Gaps among Student Population Groups in Texas High Schools A Dissertation Proposal by Alex Torrez Dissertation Chair: William Allan Kritsonis, Ph.D. Ph.D. Program in Educational Leadership
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4. Conceptual Framework Smaller Learning Communities 19 th - 20 th Century Traditional Educational Model Student Academic Achievement Gaps 21 st Century Educational Model
24. Method Area 2009 AEIS 2010 AEIS Grade AA Hispanic White Eco. Dis. Completion Attendance
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TAKS data was obtained from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to answer this research question.
TAKS data was obtained from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to answer this research question.
PLC schools were obtained through 2 sources: Solution Tree – districts hosting PLC conferences in Texas Southwest Educational Development Laboratories (SEDL) – schools given grant money because of NCLB to implement learning communities. The response rate was low but is considered acceptable considering the population and time of year. The instrument was mailed in April and again in June to the non-respondents. Don Dillman’s Total Design Method was also used to increase the response rate. --short instrument --short and personal introduction letter --self-addressed stamped envelope --assured confidentiality by coding the instrument
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