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100 1 a| Alston, Catina J.,e| author.?| UNAUTHORIZED;

245 10 a| Connecting across silos :b| a coherence approach to enhancing efficiency of title programs in a small, rural school division /c| by Catina J. Alston.;

246 3 a| Connecting across silos a coherence approach to enhancing efficiency of title programs in a small, rural school division.;

264 1 a| [Greenville, N.C.] :b| [East Carolina University],c| 2025.;

300 a| 1 online resource (180 pages) :b| illustrations (chiefly color);

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502 b| Ed.D.c| East Carolina Universityd| 2025.;

500 a| Presented to the Faculty of the Department of Educational Leadership.;

500 a| Advisor: R. Martin Reardon;

500 a| Title from PDF t.p. (viewed June 1, 2026).;

520 3 a| This study examines the impact of collaborative efforts among central office administrators on the planning and implementation of the Title I program, with a focus on improving academic outcomes for at-risk students. The purpose of the study was to explore how the components of the Coherence Framework, specifically focusing direction and cultivating a collaborative culture, can enhance the planning and execution of the Title I program. Using a convergent parallel, mixed methods design, the study addressed two primary questions: (a) how does focusing direction among central office grant administrators through a collaborative process improve the planning of the Title I program, and (b) how does instituting professional learning communities (PLCs) among central office administration facilitate the implementation of program improvements? Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with six participants, a series of four PLCs, and participant surveys. Qualitative data were coded using in vivo and descriptive coding, while quantitative data were converted into numerical values. Findings suggest that focusing direction through collaboration enhances Title I program planning by creating an environment of teamwork, incorporating diverse perspectives, and implementing a structured framework. Additionally, PLCs facilitated program improvements by promoting communication, efficiency, and collaboration, with a structured framework guiding the work. The study highlights the importance of a fully implemented Coherence Framework in division transformation and the necessity of a structured PLC framework to ensure focus and effectiveness. It also suggests that establishing a structured data management system is essential for data-driven planning and leadership. The limited research on central office administrator collaboration highlights the need for further studies, particularly qualitative research to deepen the understanding of this collaboration and studies to assess how Coherence Framework implementation translates to student outcomes.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references.;

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Connecting across silos : a coherence approach to enhancing efficiency of title programs in a small, rural school division / by Catina J. Alston.

Author/creator	Alston, Catina J. author.
Other author	Reardon, R. Martin, degree supervisor.
Other author	East Carolina University. Department of Educational Leadership.
Format	Theses and dissertations
Publication	[Greenville, N.C.] : [East Carolina University], 2025.
Description	1 online resource (180 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
Supplemental Content	Access via ScholarShip
Subjects	School management and organization. Rural schools. Educational equalization. At-risk youth--Education.

Variant title	Connecting across silos a coherence approach to enhancing efficiency of title programs in a small, rural school division.
Summary	This study examines the impact of collaborative efforts among central office administrators on the planning and implementation of the Title I program, with a focus on improving academic outcomes for at-risk students. The purpose of the study was to explore how the components of the Coherence Framework, specifically focusing direction and cultivating a collaborative culture, can enhance the planning and execution of the Title I program. Using a convergent parallel, mixed methods design, the study addressed two primary questions: (a) how does focusing direction among central office grant administrators through a collaborative process improve the planning of the Title I program, and (b) how does instituting professional learning communities (PLCs) among central office administration facilitate the implementation of program improvements? Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with six participants, a series of four PLCs, and participant surveys. Qualitative data were coded using in vivo and descriptive coding, while quantitative data were converted into numerical values. Findings suggest that focusing direction through collaboration enhances Title I program planning by creating an environment of teamwork, incorporating diverse perspectives, and implementing a structured framework. Additionally, PLCs facilitated program improvements by promoting communication, efficiency, and collaboration, with a structured framework guiding the work. The study highlights the importance of a fully implemented Coherence Framework in division transformation and the necessity of a structured PLC framework to ensure focus and effectiveness. It also suggests that establishing a structured data management system is essential for data-driven planning and leadership. The limited research on central office administrator collaboration highlights the need for further studies, particularly qualitative research to deepen the understanding of this collaboration and studies to assess how Coherence Framework implementation translates to student outcomes.
General note	Presented to the Faculty of the Department of Educational Leadership.
General note	Advisor: R. Martin Reardon
General note	Title from PDF t.p. (viewed June 1, 2026).
Dissertation note	Ed.D. East Carolina University 2025.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references.
Technical details	System requirements: Adobe Reader.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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