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Item Collaborative initiatives to develop integrated services for children and families: A review of the literature(University of Minnesota, Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement, 1996-02) Ingram, Debra; Bloomberg, Laura; Seppanen, Patricia; Center for Applied Research and Educational ImprovementThis review of the literature is intended for use by organizations and agencies who are working collaboratively to improve outcomes for children and families by developing integrated services in their communities. The factors outlined in this review have been identified by researchers, experienced service practitioners and organizational theorists as key components in designing, implementing and evaluating the impact of collaborative initiatives to develop integrated services. The information is organized in a framework that reflects primary areas of importance in evaluating the implementation (or processes) and impact (or outcomes) of collaborative initiatives focused on service integration.Item Dissemination With Impact: What Research Suggests for Practice in Career and Technical Education(University of Minnesota, Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement, 2001-09) Seashore, Karen; Jones, Lisa M.; Center for Applied Research and Educational ImprovementThe purpose of this review is to examine what we know about dissemination, based on both the literature that refers specifically to Career and Technical Education (CTE), and that which is drawn from education and related fields. Ricketts' (1982) literature review indicated that research on the dissemination of vocational education products was "slightly negative to strongly negative," and that "The understanding of dissemination's role in the process of innovation and change is much too weak" (3). After reviewing the published literature in the field, it appears that his assessment of nearly two decades ago cannot be easily challenged. Thus, our purpose is to introduce dilemmas that may advance the CTE dissemination field rather than to validate current "best practice."Item Seven Topics in Education: A Review of the Literature for School District 112(University of Minnesota, Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement, 2001-12) Sheldon, Timothy; Center for Applied Research and Educational ImprovementChanges of every sort pose significant challenges to school districts today. It seems each day we are confronted with a new set of concerns, which force us to ponder again the best approach to schooling. Schools today, for instance, are under pressure from all sides to be fiscally efficient, rigorously accountable for student outcomes, and technologically advanced; while at the same time we demand that those schools be safer, more nurturing and also beautifully designed. These elements need not be mutually exclusive - that is to say - they may co-exist. The challenge for decision makers is to strike that perfect balance of benefits, both short and long term, with costs. This document is aimed at addressing seven topic areas in education. It is hoped that the document will stimulate questions, encourage discussion, and provide some guidance for decision making.