Guidance in Montana
Guidance in Montana

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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This publication "offers a philosophical framework and a process to help school districts to develop guidance programs that are comprehensive, developmental, and accountable. Local districts will want to adapt the information in this publication to local conditions: student needs, staff's knowledge and expertise, available resources, and priorities of the district. The overall purpose of Guidance in Montana: Guidelines for Program Development K-12 is to assist local districts develop written comprehensive K-12 guidance programs that are developmentally-based and reflected identified student needs, maximize the use of available human and material resources for guidance programs, ensure a cooperative effort among school personnel for the delivery of guidance services, improve existing programs, [and] establish accountability in guidance programs" (page 3)

Procedures Manual for Montana Teacher Education Standards
Procedures Manual for Montana Teacher Education Standards

Author: Montana. Board of Public Education

Publisher:

Published: 1984*

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13:

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"The following procedural guide was developed to implement the standards and to support an effective system of teacher preparation. This guide was developed through the cooperative efforts of many Montana educators, and it is intended to contribute to the improvement and growth of existing teacher education programs in Montana" (pages 1 and 2).

Small Schools, Big Ideas
Small Schools, Big Ideas

Author: Mara Benitez

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-11-16

Total Pages: 437

ISBN-13: 0470615532

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Small Schools, Big Ideas shows how the principle-based and equity-focused model from the Coalition of Essential Schools (CES) can be used to redesign existing schools and create new schools that prepare students for this century's challenges and opportunities. Filled with inspirational stories and illustrative examples from schools that have successfully implemented CES principles and practices, Small Schools, Big Ideas offers information and inspiration needed to: Transform schools in order to achieve equitable outcomes for all students Understand various school design options Establish school vision, mission, and goals to raise educational expectations and results Develop transformational leadership Cultivate a professional learning community Implement student-centered teaching, learning, and curricula Build productive relationships with families and communities Establish strategies for sustainability These recommendations and proven strategies can help educators transform their schools to become truly equitable, personalized, and academically challenging.