This book show you how you can foster reflective, independent thinking in your class; boost the number of students who actively participate; and prevent the discussions from falling flat or degenerati
Provides a rationale, model, and procedures for making the transition from traditional high school "vocational" education programs to new approaches in career and technical education, for educators a
This book takes the reader step-by-step through the process of helping parents understand the role of performance-based assessment in student learning. Included are suggestions about what to emphasize
With this book, principals will become more successful at communicating with difficult people, delivering speeches, and will maximize the effectiveness of groups and committees.
Blackburn (Winthrop University) presents tools and activities to help teachers and reading specialists teach elementary and middle school students to become better readers, writers, speakers, and list
Westerberg calls upon his decades of experience as a high school principal and the example set by Breaking Ranks II by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, a seminal work in recent
With case studies on such topics as implementing a technology program and modifying a schedule, this book shows why principals must play a leadership role.
Easy-to-use, authoritative, and flexible, the tools in this book and CD-ROM have been developed over the last 15 years and have been field tested in over 500 schools. These tools will empower you to d
This book demonstrates how student-centered learning activities can help your middle and high school students meet curriculum standards. Its vivid and authentic examples will appeal to you if you embr
The performance tasks in this book are linked directly to instructional strategies and include holistic rubrics, analytic rubrics, and assessment lists. They can be photocopied and distributed to your
This book pulls together the experiences of teachers and children in pre-school through Grade 3. It demonstrates that nonfiction composing is a highly creative process for young children. It provides
The Call to Teacher Leadership demonstrates the many ways teachers can be leaders without having to opt out of the classroom full-time. It examines formal leadership positions – instructional coordina
The performance tasks in this book are linked directly to instructional strategies and include holistic rubrics, analytic rubrics, and assessment lists. They can be photocopied and distributed to your
With true stories from real schools, this book demonstrates how to Build Relationships with Actions that Value Others. It shows you how you can become a BRAVO Principal. This book features real vigne
This book provides a roadmap for the journey which begins when a traditional school decides to end its isolation from its community. Community Learning Centers provide teachers, administrators, parent
In this book/CD-ROM handbook, Stronge (Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership Area, College of William and Mary) and Tucker (education, University of Virginia) provide a framework for designing
The performance tasks in this book are linked directly to instructional strategies and include holistic rubrics, analytic rubrics, and assessment lists. They can be photocopied and distributed to your
This book shows that the current focus on high stakes tests has narrowed the definition of a successful school. It demonstrates that, in addition to focusing on standardized measures, educators also n
