268 Pages
by
Eye On Education
268 Pages
by
Eye On Education
272 Pages
by
Eye On Education
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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 need to look at other matters, such as
- what actually goes on in their classrooms
- teachers' professional development
- parental involvement
- school climate These chapters were written by school leaders who are champions of accountability but who also ask us to take a look at the bigger picture.
- Foreword
- Preface
- Editor's Introduction
- Building Trust as We Build Knowledge
- Designing Effective Advisory Programs
- Building Teacher Leadership Capacity
- Supporting Teachers’ Professional Development
- Linking School Reform to School Culture
- Eliminating the “Christmas Tree School” Effect
- Engaging Families: A Study of Parent Mentoring
- The Language of Values
- Preface
- Editor's Introduction
- Building Trust as We Build Knowledge
- Designing Effective Advisory Programs
- Building Teacher Leadership Capacity
- Supporting Teachers’ Professional Development
- Linking School Reform to School Culture
- Eliminating the “Christmas Tree School” Effect
- Engaging Families: A Study of Parent Mentoring
- The Language of Values
Biography
Patricia E. Holland,