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A Talented, Dedicated, and Well-Prepared Teacher in Every Classroom: Information Kit - September 1999

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              PERCEIVED EFFECTIVENESS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES            Percentage of Teachers Indicating Activity Improved Teaching a Lot                        To Address Needs of Diverse Students:                         1 TO 8 HOURS ANNUALLY        9%                         MORE THAN 8 HOURS ANNUALLY  38%                        To Integrate Technology:                         1 TO 8 HOURS ANNUALLY       12%                         MORE THAN 8 HOURS ANNUALLY  38%                        To Implement State and District Standards:                         1 TO 8 HOURS ANNUALLY        7%                         MORE THAN 8 HOURS ANNUALLY  20%                        To Address Needs of Disabled Students:                         1 TO 8 HOURS ANNUALLY        8%                         MORE THAN 8 HOURS ANNUALLY  42%  SOURCE: NCES, Teacher Quality: A Report on the Preparation and Qualifications of Public School         Teachers, 1999

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