scholarly journals If We Get You, How Can We Keep You? Problems with Recruiting and Retaining Rural Administrators

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jo Nell Wood ◽  
Kim Finch ◽  
Rachel M. Mirecki
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
No Child Left Behind ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Retention Strategies ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Positive School Culture ◽  
Successful Recruitment ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Key Factor

The focus on instructional leadership has reached a crescendo with the waivers for No Child Left Behind (2002). The leadership of the principal is known to be a key factor in supporting student achievement; however, recruitment and retention of administrators in rural areas of the Midwest is very difficult. This survey research study explored the recruitment and retention strategies, as well as factors influencing the loss or retention of quality administrators reported by Midwest superintendents. The themes that emerged as successful recruitment strategies included ‘growing your own’ as the number one method of recruiting and retaining rural school administrators, salaries/benefits depending on location, emphasizing positive working conditions and climate/culture, and providing quality professional development. Retention strategies that worked well for rural schools were an emphasis on a positive school culture and climate, investment in professional development, and use of technology for mentoring along with increased benefits.  

scholarly journals The Evaluation of School Administrators' Views on the Need for Professional Development of Teachers regarding the Use of Technology in Physics Classes

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Gurcan Uzal ◽  
Aytekin Erdem
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
The Other ◽  
Statistical Techniques ◽  
National Education ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Physics Classes ◽  
Professional Development Needs ◽  
The City

The aim of the study is to investigate the school administrators' views on the professional development needs of teachers regarding the use of technology in physics classes. The participants of the study were 121 executive teachers from the city of Kocaeli. The data for the research was obtained using the survey model and was compiled with the help of a five point Likert type scale. The data collected by a scale with the reliability coefficient of 0.92 were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. As a result of the analysis, it was found that the administrators completely agreed with the use of the LCD panels in the teaching of physics subjects, while only agreeing with the other items. In addition, the opinions of school administrators regarding the professional development needs of teachers for the use of technology in physics classes does not differ according to demographic characteristics, but significantly do however, according to gender and experience. In light of the results, recommendations were made for researchers, administrators and the Ministry of National Education.

scholarly journals Palliative Care Research: Successful Recruitment and Retention Strategies of Patient-Caregiver Dyads

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 245-245
Author(s):  
Lissi Hansen ◽  
Shirin Hiatt ◽  
Karen Lyons
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Retention Strategies ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal Study ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Successful Recruitment ◽  
Study Staff ◽  
End Stage ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal

Abstract Research shows that the well-being of patients with serious illness and their family caregivers is significantly associated. Thus, to build the scientific knowledge upon which to establish high quality palliative and end-of-life care practices for these patients and their caregivers, research studies should include successful recruitment and retention strategies that focus on the patient-caregiver dyad. Aims: To review the literature focusing on successful dyadic recruitment and retention strategies and to describe successful recruitment and retention strategies, and attrition in a longitudinal study of end-stage liver disease (ESLD) patient-caregiver dyads. Methods: A five-year prospective longitudinal study of dyads included quantitative and qualitative data collected at 5 time points over 1 year: at baseline, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Results: Over a 32-month period 336 dyads were approached and 241 were enrolled. The refusal rate was 27 dyads (8.0%). Over the course of the study, 31 patients or caregivers withdrew for various reasons (too sick, liver transplantation). The attrition due to death of patients was 53 dyads (20.2%). Successful strategies used for recruitment and retention included tailoring to provider preference for referral, accommodating patient preference for data collection method, and having predictable and ongoing contact between a specific study staff and dyads. Conclusions: Less than 10 studies address recruitment and retention strategies most effective in dyadic research in various serious illnesses and clinical settings. Recruitment of ESLD patient-caregiver dyads is challenging. Future longitudinal dyadic studies of serious illnesses and palliative care may benefit from strategies learned from the current ESLD study.

scholarly journals 4131 Recruitment and Retention of Individuals with a Cocaine Use Disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (s1) ◽  
pp. 89-89
Author(s):  
Kate Brown ◽  
Bernadette Capili
Keyword(s):  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Pharmaceutical Treatment ◽  
Retention Strategies ◽  
Cocaine Use ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Successful Recruitment ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Building Rapport

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: 1) illustrate the varied challenges individuals with a cocaine use disorder experience in daily life, 2) demonstrate techniques for empathizing and building rapport with potential subjects, and 3) identify recruitment obstacles and solutions. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Methods: We use a multi-source strategy to recruit our participants and employ practical techniques to enhance protocol adherence. Methods include a welcoming environment, establishing a routine with flexibility, personalized attention, and incentives for participation. Study population: Individuals with a cocaine use disorder. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Understanding the life of an individual with a cocaine use disorder is paramount to successful recruitment and retention in addiction research studies. Our clinicians have been able to recruit and retain participants successfully by employing empathetic interpersonal skills, personalized attention, and health-related incentives. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that 69,029 people died of a drug overdose during the period from February 2018 to February 2019, with 23%, due to cocaine. While methadone and buprenorphine-naloxone maintenance treatment allow opioid-dependent individuals achieve a sense of physical and mental stability, there is no pharmaceutical treatment to help a cocaine-dependent individual cope with cravings or the depression and anxiety that typically follow a cocaine binge. The development of a cocaine use disorder is multi-factorial and presents a significant challenge in terms of discovering treatments, identifying efficient recruitment and retention strategies is the first step for effective research.

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