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DRI Fellows
Pages 16-21

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... A targeted news release was sent to local newspapers, aerospace-and defense-industry company newsletters, and national publications of interest to the military (e.g., A'my Times3 or to aerospace engineers (e.g., Electronic Engineering Times3 Appendix F includes the news release announcing the program and examples of press coverage. Los Angeles area Private Industry Councils (PIC)
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From page 17...
... Two trained interviewers interviewed each of the 41 candidates. The HaberTnan Interview evaluates candidates using a numerical rating system based on persistence in problem solving, willingness to support student learning In the face of or even against school policy, ability to put ideas into practice, reaction to "at-risk" students, professionalism in orientation to students, ability to cope with potential burnout, and ability to accept and deal with their own human fallibility.
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... As can be seen, having a low score in one or both ofthe selection methods did not necessarily predict which Fellows would leave the program or be successful in their teaching. In fact, the person with the lowest score aRer application review and the person with the lowest interview score are both successful teachers in inner city schools.
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... 13 33.68 Led the program before student teaching due to unwillingness to complete credential requirements 2.9 ~ 29 ~ Left pro"' am after one year of leaching in urban high school because of personal financial reasons 9 2.6 28.25 Led program abler two months for personal reasons 10 2.6 23.25 Teaches math fi~-t~me in LA urban middle school I] ~ 2.5 ~ 30.13 ~ Was dismssedDom the program because of poor reviews by Cooperating Teachers 12 2.47 34.
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From page 20...
... The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires proof of subject matter competence in order to obtain a single subject teaching credential. Unless a candidate has recently completed an approved course of study in the discipline, two tests are required.
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... A] nine of the remaining DRI Fellows said that they plan to remain In the field for the rest of their career, whereas less than 60 percent of leachers nationally give that response.~4 According to the program evaluator, as the program progressed, there was a significant positive shift in the Fellows' attitudes toward the methods of leaching which are congruent with recommendations of national and state education reform documents.
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