Confronting gaps in school achievement requires a systematic examination of the entire school system and a comprehensive problem-solving approach. Written for school leaders, this completely revised and expanded edition outlines 50 detailed, researched-based strategies for developing high-performing schools.Emphasizing the provision of equal educational opportunities for all learners, this book is organized around six critical standards:
- Teach a well-crafted, focused, valid, and clear curriculum
- Align assessments, programmes, and instructional resources with curriculum
- Promote student equality and equity
- Focus on mastery learning and effective teaching strategies
- Provide resources for establishing curriculum expectations, monitoring, and accountability
- Institute effective district and school planning, staff development, and resource allocation to create a quality learning environment
With field-tested best practices and an expanded bibliography and research base, this hands-on guide provides school leaders with strategies that give all learners the opportunity to succeed.
- ISBN10 1412977460
- ISBN13 9781412977463
- Publish Date 14 September 2010
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 5 August 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint SAGE Publications Inc
- Edition 3rd Revised edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 248
- Language English
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