Teacher's Skills and Classroom Instruction. By 1998, over 50 percent of a sample of teachers will show evidence that participation in Eisenhower-assisted professional development has resulted in an improvement in their knowledge and skills, and by 2000, over 60 percent will show such evidence. By 1999, over 50 percent of a sample of teachers in selected sites will show evidence that participation in Eisenhower-assisted professional development has resulted in improved classroom instruction. Overall, the results on effectiveness are mixed. Somewhat fewer teachers in districts report that participation in Eisenhower-assisted activities led to these positive teacher outcomes.
Percentages are lower for the use of technology and approaches to diversity.
Each bar and the number on the top of it represent the percent of teachers for each category. SAHE-grantee activities meet benchmarks for reported teacher outcomes set by other exemplary professional development programs. Teachers participating in district Eisenhower activities show weaker results than do teachers in the 34 exemplary activities.