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Write to Be Read was written to inspire educators to be designers
of engaging curriculum, specifically targeting ways to improve the
teaching of writing in schools today. Students tend to write in
response to literature; whereas, the focus of this resource is to
help students write material, fiction and non-fiction, that they
want to read. Students often engage in writing that is more about
pleasing the teacher or ticking a homework or assignment box. This
book challenges many assumptions with reference to traditional
models for teaching writing. A rich assortment of engaging examples
are presented in this book to prompt educators to adapt and
construct their own meaningful writing units of study
The Gatekeepers is a comprehensive review of many parts of a school
system that resist change. For all stakeholders to embrace
improvement, they need to know what habits, practices and
indifference act as barriers to growth and change. This book
reveals insiders insights into what gates exist, how to navigate
around them, and why it is important to risk new ways of doing
school.
The Gatekeepers is a comprehensive review of many parts of a school
system that resist change. For all stakeholders to embrace
improvement, they need to know what habits, practices and
indifference act as barriers to growth and change. This book
reveals insiders insights into what gates exist, how to navigate
around them, and why it is important to risk new ways of doing
school.
Without taking the time to unravel the complexities of the teaching
profession, many may assume that teachers are people who enjoy
working with children, and making a difference in their lives.
While some teachers may be drawn to the summers off, or the winter
and spring breaks, it is doubtful that such shallow incentives
propel most individuals to come to or remain in the profession. By
identifying the obstacles, it is possible to generate new contexts
for practice, that can not only limit the challenges, but create
conditions for teachers and students to thrive. This book shares
ideas about what such changes could be like, how change could
benefit teachers and students alike, and how it could influence a
positive shift in society. Before addressing significant reforms in
teacher practice, it’s important to outline what kinds of
experiences make the teacher profession attractive to some and not
to others. Taking a closer look at teacher’s stories, what drives
them to stay and leave, what makes them feel empowered or not, and
what makes them feel fulfilled in the role, is this starting point
for further exploration.
Without taking the time to unravel the complexities of the teaching
profession, many may assume that teachers are people who enjoy
working with children, and making a difference in their lives.
While some teachers may be drawn to the summers off, or the winter
and spring breaks, it is doubtful that such shallow incentives
propel most individuals to come to or remain in the profession. By
identifying the obstacles, it is possible to generate new contexts
for practice, that can not only limit the challenges, but create
conditions for teachers and students to thrive. This book shares
ideas about what such changes could be like, how change could
benefit teachers and students alike, and how it could influence a
positive shift in society. Before addressing significant reforms in
teacher practice, it’s important to outline what kinds of
experiences make the teacher profession attractive to some and not
to others. Taking a closer look at teacher’s stories, what drives
them to stay and leave, what makes them feel empowered or not, and
what makes them feel fulfilled in the role, is this starting point
for further exploration.
Feedback matters for everyone committed to school improvement.
Rather than tweaking flawed assessment tools, it is time to
consider developing more meaningful feedback systems the impact the
critical masses that make up the school community. Cultivating new
assessment approaches for students, staff, as well as
non-instructional staff, teacher-leaders, principals,
superintendents, trustees and grant/philanthropic funders, can lead
to remarkable change. The goal of learning for students should not
be separate or secondary to performing well on standardized tests.
Implementing feedback systems that engage and prompt critical and
creative thinking should matter more in today's schools. Assessment
tools that explicitly align with expectations not only create a
fair playing field, but they can enhance deep learning. Assessment
Tools and Systems: Meaningful Feedback Approaches to Promote
Critical and Creative Thinking presents a comprehensive compilation
of constructive assessment choices grounded in educational research
that emerged through 60 years of experiences as a student, teacher,
principal, teacher educator, consultant, school founder, school
trustee and educational philanthropist.
Feedback matters for everyone committed to school improvement.
Rather than tweaking flawed assessment tools, it is time to
consider developing more meaningful feedback systems the impact the
critical masses that make up the school community. Cultivating new
assessment approaches for students, staff, as well as
non-instructional staff, teacher-leaders, principals,
superintendents, trustees and grant/philanthropic funders, can lead
to remarkable change. The goal of learning for students should not
be separate or secondary to performing well on standardized tests.
Implementing feedback systems that engage and prompt critical and
creative thinking should matter more in today's schools. Assessment
tools that explicitly align with expectations not only create a
fair playing field, but they can enhance deep learning. Assessment
Tools and Systems: Meaningful Feedback Approaches to Promote
Critical and Creative Thinking presents a comprehensive compilation
of constructive assessment choices grounded in educational research
that emerged through 60 years of experiences as a student, teacher,
principal, teacher educator, consultant, school founder, school
trustee and educational philanthropist.
After examining budgets from all kinds of schools, over the past
three decades, two key findings emerged: school budgets reflect
school values, intentionally or not; and, there are noteworthy ways
to reduce the costs of operating schools. This text addresses two
ways to gain insight and shed light on the question: How much does
a great school cost? Sixteen educators were asked about their
perceptions of greatness in schools, innovations worthy of pursuit,
and barriers to change. This examination unpacks the expenditures
and revenue options in existing schools; as well as, costs
associated with an envisioned New School. This account addresses
both an analysis of what is and what could be, at the same time as
revealing innovative ways to save on schooling expenditures, and
think differently about schools as potential revenue-generating
institutions. Changing mindsets is at the core of school
improvement, and while greatness may be defined in different ways,
the budget will reflect what matters in an institution. A great
school may not cost as much as you might think, but the willingness
to re-purpose funds and generate revenue, can help jump start the
engines of change.
After examining budgets from all kinds of schools, over the past
three decades, two key findings emerged: school budgets reflect
school values, intentionally or not; and, there are noteworthy ways
to reduce the costs of operating schools. This text addresses two
ways to gain insight and shed light on the question: How much does
a great school cost? Sixteen educators were asked about their
perceptions of greatness in schools, innovations worthy of pursuit,
and barriers to change. This examination unpacks the expenditures
and revenue options in existing schools; as well as, costs
associated with an envisioned New School. This account addresses
both an analysis of what is and what could be, at the same time as
revealing innovative ways to save on schooling expenditures, and
think differently about schools as potential revenue-generating
institutions. Changing mindsets is at the core of school
improvement, and while greatness may be defined in different ways,
the budget will reflect what matters in an institution. A great
school may not cost as much as you might think, but the willingness
to re-purpose funds and generate revenue, can help jump start the
engines of change.
Filled with tips, tools, and strategies, this book is the
comprehensive, practical toolbox preschool administrators need to
implement early childhood inclusion through systems-level change.
Inclusion is clearly linked with better outcomes for young children
- but recent reports from the US Department of Education show the
practice has grown by just 5% over the past 27 years. This is the
how-to book preschool administrators, school leaders, and child
care directors need to step up the progress of early childhood
inclusion through big-picture, systems-level change. Shaped by
feedback from a nationwide survey of IDEA Part B Coordinators who
shared their real-life inclusion challenges, this is your
comprehensive toolbox of problem-solving tips, evidence-based
practices, and practical checklists and handouts. You'll learn how
to overcome the challenges to a high-quality inclusive program, and
you'll create a solid action plan for building and maintaining a
successful program where all children learn and grow. GET THE TOOLS
YOU NEED TO: solve common challenges to inclusion through new
policies and procedures establish a strong inclusion team to make
collaborative decisions implement an action plan for inclusion -
and measure its effects increase access, participation, and
supports for children with disabilities help teachers use
evidence-based practices like RTI and differentiated instruction
develop effective teacher professional development practices make
sound decisions about placement for each individual child PRACTICAL
MATERIALS: Reproducible planning forms and tools (see sidebar);
more than 100 PowerPoint slides (available online) to help
structure professional development events; tips and lessons from
effective school reform efforts across the country; application and
reflection questions for independent study and coursework. With
helpful forms and tools: Inclusion Self-Checklist Checklist of
Steps to Preschool Inclusion Action Plan Template and Sample Public
Policy 101 Handout Menu of Preschool Inclusion Policy and Procedure
Solutions Coaching Performance-Based Feedback Form Placement
Consideration Planning Form for Preschool Inclusion and more!
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