The 2011 edition provides comprehensive yet concise overviews of the best thinking available on a wide range of PreK-12 education concerns. This resource will prove invaluable in making research-based decisions with confidence, and in identifying programs and practices that will improve student achievement. Among the issues covered in the 416-page binder are: teacher evaluation and development, staff compensation, principal leadership, budget and finance issues, effective communications, and more! Use this to get up to speed on key preK-12 topics and issues and share information with staffers.
Table of Contents
- School Board and Superintendent Leadership
- School District Improvement
- Critical Elements of School Improvement
- Developing Principal Leadership
- Effective Data Use for School Improvement
- Effective Teaching: What Does It Look Like?
- A Focus on Teacher Development
- Providing Special Supports for Students At Risk
- Addressing Tough Issues for Students At Risk
- Supporting English Language Learners
- Addressing the Dropout Challenge
- Using RTI in High Schools
- Effective Communication
- Staff Compensation
- Budget and Finance Issues