Elements of Multidimensional Professional Development That Make a Difference

NHSA Dialog

Volumn 14, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 339-344

  Sibley, Annette ^a   Sewell, Kim ^a  

^a Quality Assist Inc   (United States)

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literacy methods measures development

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EID: 84859362350     PISSN: 15240754     EISSN: 19309325     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15240754.2011.617529     Document Type: Article

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