Date of Award
Spring 3-2009
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Dr. Terry Reid
Second Advisor
Dr. Brad Swofford
Third Advisor
Dr. Kevin Kopp
Abstract
The creation of this study came out of a need to increase achievement and support services for students living in poverty in the selected school district in Missouri. Due to the large amount of academic regression over the long summer break and the lack of consistent support services for students who live in poverty, a Balanced School Calendar (BSC) was investigated. The researchers conducted surveys and interviews to assess the level of support from parents, teachers, and administrators for a BSC school choice program as an option for implementation at a K-5 elementary school in the selected school district in Missouri. The findings of this study show that there is a significant difference in the perceptions of administrators and teachers about the concept of a BSC, especially in the areas of regression, discipline, support services, teacher stress, relationship building, and willingness to teach in a BSC school.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Christopher S., "Teacher and Administrator Perceptions of a Balanced School Calendar and its Effects on Students in Poverty" (2009). Dissertations. 639.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/dissertations/639
Rights
Copyright 2009