50 Ways to Close the Achievement Gap
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Curricula, Administration
| Author: | Carolyn J. Downey, Dr. William K. Poston, Dr. Fenwick W. English, Betty E. Steffy-English | ISBN: | 9781452293462 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | September 26, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Corwin | Language: | English |
| Author: | Carolyn J. Downey, Dr. William K. Poston, Dr. Fenwick W. English, Betty E. Steffy-English |
| ISBN: | 9781452293462 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | September 26, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Corwin |
| Language: | English |
Clear, updated guidelines for increasing academic performance and providing educational equity for all students!
This revised guide outlines 50 strategies for developing high-performing schools. Emphasizing educational parity for all students, the book is organized around six standards:
- Teach a well-crafted, focused, valid, and clear curriculum
- Align assessments, programs, 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
Clear, updated guidelines for increasing academic performance and providing educational equity for all students!
This revised guide outlines 50 strategies for developing high-performing schools. Emphasizing educational parity for all students, the book is organized around six standards:
- Teach a well-crafted, focused, valid, and clear curriculum
- Align assessments, programs, 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
