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15 motivation; and organizational structure and culture dominated the literature review portion of this study. Another important literature component examined was the composition and implementation of the major CSR programs and their evaluation. Programs such as Success for All have been identified as having significant effects on student achievement (Borman, Hewes, Overman, & Brown, 2003). Studies conducted within the last decade by NAS provide comparative data on the implementation and incorporation of district-level reform to inform current policies and practices. The studies conducted by NAS determined that some of the reform efforts were found to be less effective than previously held by educational practitioners. Several factors can impact the effectiveness of comprehensive school reform. Communication is one of these key factors. The level and quality of communication between and among the various stakeholders can either positively or negatively influence school reform implementation at all levels (Desimone, 2003). Additionally, perception and interpretation of school reform strategies can vary based on the role, beliefs, and values of the stakeholders and this too can affect fidelity in implementation and ultimately student outcomes (Spillane, 2002). The Clark and Estes (2002) Gap Analysis Model In utilizing the Clark and Estes (2002) gap analysis model as a framework to assist RUSD in meeting the state and federal student performance and accountability goals, several areas within the literature were analyzed and considered in establishing a starting point from which to begin this project, including identification of the gap to be
Object Description
Title | Comprehensive school reform: Effective implementation |
Author | Hasson, Monalisa |
Author email | hasson62@sbcglobal.net; monalish@usc.edu |
Degree | Doctor of Education |
Document type | Dissertation |
Degree program | Education (Leadership) |
School | Rossier School of Education |
Date defended/completed | 2011-01-19 |
Date submitted | 2011 |
Restricted until | Unrestricted |
Date published | 2011-04-19 |
Advisor (committee chair) | Rueda, Robert S. |
Advisor (committee member) |
Marsh, David D. Escalante, Michael F. |
Abstract | Over the last decade, districts throughout the nation have been challenged with the goal of improving student achievement with the ultimate target of attaining 100% proficiency in the core subject areas across all student subgroups. This is an ambitious endeavor that most would agree should be the ultimate goal regardless of socioeconomic status, primary language, or ethnicity of the students which a district serves. The dilemma schools face is in the implementation of comprehensive school reforms that will move districts toward this goal.; This inquiry-based project investigated the Rowland Unified School District through a collaborative model of research using the gap analysis method developed by Clark and Estes (2002) to identify possible barriers to full and effective implementation of comprehensive reform efforts in the District. The body of literature identified components or elements of effective implementation. The research team used this literature research to inform the study of the District, the research team’s findings, conclusions, and possible solutions. |
Keyword | comprehensive school reform; program improvement; goal alignment; decentralization; gap analysis |
Geographic subject | school districts: Rowland Unified School District |
Geographic subject (county) | Los Angeles |
Geographic subject (state) | California |
Geographic subject (country) | USA |
Coverage date | 2000/2010 |
Language | English |
Part of collection | University of Southern California dissertations and theses |
Publisher (of the original version) | University of Southern California |
Place of publication (of the original version) | Los Angeles, California |
Publisher (of the digital version) | University of Southern California. Libraries |
Provenance | Electronically uploaded by the author |
Type | texts |
Legacy record ID | usctheses-m3758 |
Contributing entity | University of Southern California |
Rights | Hasson, Monalisa |
Repository name | Libraries, University of Southern California |
Repository address | Los Angeles, California |
Repository email | cisadmin@lib.usc.edu |
Filename | etd-Hasson-4529 |
Archival file | uscthesesreloadpub_Volume62/etd-Hasson-4529.pdf |
Description
Title | Page 20 |
Contributing entity | University of Southern California |
Repository email | cisadmin@lib.usc.edu |
Full text | 15 motivation; and organizational structure and culture dominated the literature review portion of this study. Another important literature component examined was the composition and implementation of the major CSR programs and their evaluation. Programs such as Success for All have been identified as having significant effects on student achievement (Borman, Hewes, Overman, & Brown, 2003). Studies conducted within the last decade by NAS provide comparative data on the implementation and incorporation of district-level reform to inform current policies and practices. The studies conducted by NAS determined that some of the reform efforts were found to be less effective than previously held by educational practitioners. Several factors can impact the effectiveness of comprehensive school reform. Communication is one of these key factors. The level and quality of communication between and among the various stakeholders can either positively or negatively influence school reform implementation at all levels (Desimone, 2003). Additionally, perception and interpretation of school reform strategies can vary based on the role, beliefs, and values of the stakeholders and this too can affect fidelity in implementation and ultimately student outcomes (Spillane, 2002). The Clark and Estes (2002) Gap Analysis Model In utilizing the Clark and Estes (2002) gap analysis model as a framework to assist RUSD in meeting the state and federal student performance and accountability goals, several areas within the literature were analyzed and considered in establishing a starting point from which to begin this project, including identification of the gap to be |