Creating the perfect storm in professional development: The experiences of two American teachers and a university research team

Professional Development in Education

Volumn 37, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 95-109

  Flint, Amy S ^a   Kurumada, Katie Simon ^a   Fisher, Teresa ^a   Zisook, Karla ^a  

^a GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 78651073829     PISSN: 19415257     EISSN: 19415265     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19415250903425502     Document Type: Article

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