http://netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/administrators?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "administrators" on Netvouz http://www.k12.wa.us/research/pubdocs/pdf/9characteristicsRresourcelist.pdf The second edition of the Nine Characteristics of High-Performing Schools maintains the original characteristics and definitions. It adds information from about 120 new research and professional references, as well as relevant OSPI documents, to help educators deepen their understanding of the characteristics, and it provides additional strategies for expanding implementation. This resource list provides the names of key websites, books, reports, and articles that can be used to help schools improve in each of the characteristics of high-performing schools. Administrators > Indicators of Effective Learning & Teacher Assessment jgordon Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:55:48 GMT http://www.alliance.brown.edu/pubs/claiming_opportunities/index View and print Handbook from The Ed. Alliance at Brown Un.(2003) Maria Coady, Edmund T. Hamann, Margaret Harrington, Maria Pacheco, Samboeun Pho, Jane YedlinClaiming Opportunities provides information, strategies, and tools that support the Comprehensive School Reform (CSR) program, as presented in the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001. The handbook is designed to help administrators in making schools more responsive and responsible for English language learners (ELLs). It presents existing research on both CSR and ELL educational reform and suggests how the two educational improvement efforts can be integrated. Administrators > English Language Learners jgordon Mon, 22 May 2006 19:19:16 GMT http://userpages.umbc.edu/~crandall/What_kinds_of_lknowledge_and_skills.pdf Crandal with Stein and Nelson What kinds of knowledge and skills do mainstream teachers, English as a second language, bilingual teachers, and support staff need to implement an effective program for English language learners? Edited by Else Hamayan and Rebecca Freeman with 57 Contributors (2006) Administrators > English Language Learners jgordon Fri, 10 Aug 2007 02:38:14 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org Research-based materials on English Language Learning, research syntheses and exemplars of best practices. Currently available are materials on the topic of Reading: Grades K-3 for English Language Learners. Administrators > English Language Learners jgordon Mon, 22 May 2006 19:53:33 GMT http://shop.ascd.org/productdisplay.cfm?productid=104011 Whether you're deep into curriculum mapping or just starting out, you need this helpful resource to speed your mapping effort along and apply curriculum mapping to special situations. Following the processes outlined in the ASCD best-seller Mapping the Big Picture: Integrating Curriculum and Assessment K-12, teachers and administrators offer concrete advice on how to get the most out of curriculum mapping in districts and schools. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Aligning Programs to Assessments jgordon Mon, 10 Oct 2005 22:04:41 GMT http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/rigorousevid/rigorousevid.pdf A User-Friendly Guide by the U.S. Dept. Insititution of Ed. Sciences describes what they consider scientifically based research. The complete guide, including a checklist for evaluating whether an intervention (defined as "an educational practice, strategy, curriculum, or program," p. 1) is supported by rigorous evidence (Appendix B) Web sites that list evidence-based interventions can be found in Appendix A. Ed. Research and Theories jgordon Tue, 23 May 2006 19:43:32 GMT http://www2.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/rti.html Key Issues for Decision-makers US Dept. of ED. This Powerpoint is designed to explain RTI and use of funds that can be used for each tier. Administrators > NCLB jgordon Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:51:06 GMT http://www.eyeoneducation.com/products.asp?dept=11 This is a link to the resources for Administrators for effective leadership and management from Eye on Education. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Leading School Improvement jgordon Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:29:49 GMT http://www.corwin.com/books/Book234684?subject=C00&webTopic=Web_Topic13&sortBy=defaultPubDate+desc&pager.offset=10#tabview=title Betty J. Alford and Mary Catherine Niño This practical book shows how to shape a school culture conducive to high academic achievement for all students. An award-winning former principal and a professional development specialist provide the steps for developing teacher capacity, applying successful instructional practices, and advocating for ELLs. Written in straightforward language with quick reference charts, summaries, resources, and tools, the text provides strategies for creating a culture of ELL advocacy and achievement,case studies from school leaders, professional development tools, and tips for strengthening home–school–community connections. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:31:28 GMT http://www.newhorizons.org/spneeds/inclusion/systems/frattura_capper.htm Leading Beyond Compliance: Integrated Comprehensive Services© for All Learners by Elise M. Frattura and Colleen A. Capper The purpose of this article is to assist school-based educational leaders to move beyond the limitations of educational compliance to the development of high quality integrated comprehensive services for all learners. Special Ed jgordon Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:14:28 GMT