Developing Assessment-Capable Visible Learners, Grades K-12

Developing Assessment-Capable Visible Learners, Grades K-12

Author: Nancy Frey

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2018-01-11

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1506390617

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“When students know how to learn, they are able to become their own teachers.” —Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher, and John Hattie Imagine students who describe their learning in these terms: “I know where I’m going, I have the tools I need for the journey, and I monitor my own progress.” Now imagine the extraordinary difference this type of ownership makes in their progress over the course of a school year. This illuminating book shows how to make this scenario an everyday reality. With its foundation in principles introduced in the authors’ bestselling Visible Learning for Literacy, this resource delves more deeply into the critical component of self-assessment, revealing the most effective types of assessment and how each can motivate students to higher levels of achievement.


The Last Lecture

The Last Lecture

Author: Randy Pausch

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780340978504

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The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.


Better schools, better teachers, better results

Better schools, better teachers, better results

Author: Vic Zbar

Publisher: ACER Press

Published: 2007-02-01

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1429455624

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Better Schools, Better Teachers, Better Results shows how to provide objective and constructive feedback on teacher performance by highlighting areas of strength on which to build, and identifying shortcomings to be redressed through targeted training and other developmental support.


Rigor in Your School

Rigor in Your School

Author: Ronald Williamson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-23

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 1317926684

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Raise the level of rigor in your school and dramatically improve student learning with the tools in this book. Each illuminating exercise is tailored to educators looking to spread the word on rigor and beat the obstacles to achieving it schoolwide. Formatted for duplication and repeated use, these tools are perfect for those who currently hold a leadership position, who aspire to a leadership role, and for those who simply are leaders within their schools or departments. Sample tools include: Assess where you are now Recognize the right people Evaluate and adjust curriculum Design an advocacy plan Ensure accountability with parents Use your school's schedule to increase rigor And more! Apply the courage of principals and the energy of teacher leaders as you work to provide every student with a rigorous education. This toolkit will take you through each step of the way to improved rigor and achievement.


From Power Struggles to Conflict Resolution

From Power Struggles to Conflict Resolution

Author: Janice Case

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-04-08

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 1475821980

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Positive school culture is at the heart of effective teaching and learning. As such, improving a school’s culture is a critical component to school transformation. This resource provides school leaders with a concrete professional development plan for staff and students designed to eliminate power struggles in order to improve school culture. The author provides six alternatives to power struggles. The six are then applied to a series of vignettes that provide specific examples of how power struggles play out in your school setting and how they can be avoided. From power struggles in the classroom, to power struggles with parents your school team will be better equipped to handle the nuances of all of the relationships that are at the core of your school culture.


The Energy Bus for Schools

The Energy Bus for Schools

Author: Jon Gordon

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2024-03-06

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 1394233043

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Drive Your School Culture to Success with The Energy Bus! Transform your school culture into a thriving and positive environment. In The Energy Bus for Schools: 7 Ways to Improve Your School Culture, Remove Negativity, Energize Your Teachers, and Empower Your Students, bestselling author Jon Gordon and education leader Dr. Jim Van Allan provide concrete strategies and powerful stories to help build a positive school culture. This book shares a unique approach and proven practices for reimagining schools and districts as collaborative places where students and staff create their culture and develop as leaders together. The authors provide the blueprint and framework to create a positive campus culture including: Thriving during times of change Communication to strengthen relationships Proven strategies to empower staff and students Building a connected team Developing a positive mindset Implementing best practices to energize teachers and students Removing negativity that sabotages morale and culture Rediscovering the joy and excitement of being in education This book is intended for superintendents, district and school leadership, teachers, counselors, and coaches who are looking to leave a positive legacy and impact everyone on campus. Join the movement with other visionary educators who have already transformed their schools into dynamic centers of learning and growth.


7 Strategies for Improving Your School

7 Strategies for Improving Your School

Author: Ronald Williamson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-07-04

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0429749732

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This book provides the busiest leaders with an accessible set of tools that can immediately be deployed to positively impact their school. Authors Ronald Williamson and Barbara R. Blackburn explore the COMPASS model—Culture; Ownership and Shared Vision; Managing Data; Professional Development; Advocacy; Shared Accountability; and Structures to Sustain Success—as an overall framework for school improvement. Chapters include in-depth discussions of easy-to-implement, useful strategies for improvement and address the most common concerns facing today’s school leaders. Supplemented with templates, charts, and other adaptable tools for ongoing, practical use, 7 Strategies for Improving Your School is your key guide to school improvement.