Inventory and Assessment of K-12 and PTD Programs

Inventory and Assessment of K-12 and Professional Teacher Development Programs in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System

C. INTRODUCTION

Study Objectives

NERRS Educators initiated the K-12 and PTD inventory and assessment project as a high priority action item in 2002-2003. It was to provide baseline data, synthesis and recommendations for program improvements in support of the NERRS Strategic Plan. Specific study objectives include:

Inventory and assessment, both quantitative and qualitative, of current programming for K-12 and professional teacher development across the 25 Reserves and how these programs integrate state and national standards.
Recommendations for improved program evaluation and performance measurement.
Recommendations for improving program design and implementation, as well as needs for national-level support and capacity building activity.
Recommendations and associated implications for a national “niche” or system-wide program or activity in the areas of K-12 education and professional teacher development.

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