The High-Performing School: Benchmarking the 10 Indicators of Effectiveness
by: Mardale Dunsworth (Author),Dawn Billings(Author)
Publisher: Solution Tree
Publication Date: 2009/6/5
Language: English
Print Length: 384 pages
ISBN-10: 1936764938
ISBN-13: 9781936764938
Book Description
Finalist–ForeWord Reviews 2009 Book of the Year AwardGet three books in one! First, lea what research has identified as the 10 indicators of high-performing schools. Then, use rubrics to track how closely your school reflects those practices and lea what you can do to improve. Finally, use tools and strategies to create buy-in and involve all stakeholders, as well as monitor and report progress along the way. Benefits: Review up-to-date summaries of research on the characteristics and practices of effective schools. Lea how to use rubrics for determining the degree of a school’s effectiveness. Gain step-by-step instructions for planning and conducting or undergoing an on-site school review. Contents: Introduction: Knowing What to Do Chapter 1: Effectiveness Indicator 1: Written Curriculum Chapter 2: Effectiveness Indicator 2: Instructional Program Chapter 3: Effectiveness Indicator 3: Student Assessment Chapter 4: Effectiveness Indicator 4: School Leadership Chapter 5: Effectiveness Indicator 5: Strategic Planning Chapter 6: Effectiveness Indicator 6: Professional Development Chapter 7: Effectiveness Indicator 7: Student Connectedness, Engagement, and Readiness Chapter 8: Effectiveness Indicator 8: School Environment Chapter 9: Effectiveness Indicator 9: Family and Community Involvement Chapter 10: Effectiveness Indicator 10: District Support Chapter 11: Leading the Way Chapter 12: Preparing for the On-Site Visit Chapter 13: Examining Data and Other Documents Chapter 14: The Process: How to Conduct a Research-Based On-Site School Review Chapter 15: Communicating Results Chapter 16: Now What? Strategic Planning and Professional Development Conclusion: Sustaining and Nurturing a Student-Focused School Appendix: Selected Tools
About the Author
Finalist–ForeWord Reviews 2009 Book of the Year AwardGet three books in one! First, lea what research has identified as the 10 indicators of high-performing schools. Then, use rubrics to track how closely your school reflects those practices and lea what you can do to improve. Finally, use tools and strategies to create buy-in and involve all stakeholders, as well as monitor and report progress along the way. Benefits: Review up-to-date summaries of research on the characteristics and practices of effective schools. Lea how to use rubrics for determining the degree of a school’s effectiveness. Gain step-by-step instructions for planning and conducting or undergoing an on-site school review. Contents: Introduction: Knowing What to Do Chapter 1: Effectiveness Indicator 1: Written Curriculum Chapter 2: Effectiveness Indicator 2: Instructional Program Chapter 3: Effectiveness Indicator 3: Student Assessment Chapter 4: Effectiveness Indicator 4: School Leadership Chapter 5: Effectiveness Indicator 5: Strategic Planning Chapter 6: Effectiveness Indicator 6: Professional Development Chapter 7: Effectiveness Indicator 7: Student Connectedness, Engagement, and Readiness Chapter 8: Effectiveness Indicator 8: School Environment Chapter 9: Effectiveness Indicator 9: Family and Community Involvement Chapter 10: Effectiveness Indicator 10: District Support Chapter 11: Leading the Way Chapter 12: Preparing for the On-Site Visit Chapter 13: Examining Data and Other Documents Chapter 14: The Process: How to Conduct a Research-Based On-Site School Review Chapter 15: Communicating Results Chapter 16: Now What? Strategic Planning and Professional Development Conclusion: Sustaining and Nurturing a Student-Focused School Appendix: Selected Tools