Original-Mittheilungen aus der Ethnologischen Abtheilung der Königlichen Museen zu Berlin

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910893950603321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Berlin, : Verlag von W.Spemann, 1885-
• Classificazione: SKA
• Disciplina: 390
• Soggetti: Zeitschrift
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Tedesco
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Periodico
• Note generali: Reproduktion

From rigorous standards to student achievement : a practical process / / Michael D. Rettig. [et al.]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910966416303321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York ; ; London : , : Routledge, , 2004, 2013
• ISBN: 1-138-43567-8; 1-317-91936-X; 1-315-85266-7; 1-317-91937-8
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (161 p.)
• Collana: An eye on education book
• Altri autori (Persone): RettigMichael D. <1950->
• Disciplina: 379.1/58; 379.158
• Soggetti: Education - Standards - United States; Academic achievement - United States; Educational accountability - United States
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: "Pacing guides, formative assessment, staffing meetings, instructional interventions"--cover.; First published 2004 by Eye On Education.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (page 146).
• Nota di contenuto: Cover ; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; About the Authors; 1 Introduction and Overview; School Principal; Central Office Administrator; Teacher; A Model for School Improvement; 2 Creating Pacing Guides: The Curriculum Component; What is a Pacing Guide?; Pacing Guides: The Curriculum Component; Pacing Guides: The Assessment Component; Pacing Guides: The Instructional Component; Who Is Involved in the Process of Creating Pacing Guides?; When and Where are Pacing Guides Developed?; Summer Workshop Development; How is the Process of Creating Pacing Guides Led and Managed?Taking Charge of the Process; Finding the Time; Training and Examples; Clerical Support; Materials; Data; Feedback; Follow-Through; Permission to Fail; Perspective; 3 Creating Pacing Guides: The Assessment Component; Why Include Assessment Plans in a Pacing Guide?; Aligning Teaching and Learning; Data for Decision Making; What are the Sources of Assessment Information?; Mandated State or District Tests; Classroom Assessments; Putting It All Together; How are Assessments Described on the Pacing Guide?; Providing Specific Assessment InformationWhere in the Pacing Guide Should Assessments Be Included?; What Assessments Should Be Included in the Pacing Guide?; Assessment of Essential Skills; Assessment of Unit Goals; Mid-Unit Checkpoints; How Can Classroom Assessments Be Designed to Provide Meaningful Information?; Begin with Clear Criteria; Choose the Right Assessment Tool; Plan Classroom Instruction that Supports Success on the Assessment; Work in Collaborative Groups to Design Common Assessment Tools; How Can Teachers Use Assessment Information?; Monitoring and Adjusting Instruction During the School YearReviewing and Assessing Pacing at the End of the Year; Providing Feedback to Students and Parents; Creating a Schoolwide Focus on Learning; Predicting Student Performance on Future Assessments; Tracking the Progress of Students over Time; Informing the School Improvement Process; Providing Accountability Information that Goes Beyond Standardized Tests; 4 Using Staffing Meetings to Monitor and Adjust Instruction; Why are Staffing Meetings Important?; How are Staffing Meetings Organized?; Planning; Participants; Scheduling; Materials; MinutesWhat Takes Place During Staffing Meetings?; Follow-up on Previous Recommendations; Review Formative Assessment Data; Review Progress of Instructional Pacing; Identify Individuals or Small Groups of Students Who are not Progressing Sufficiently and Plan Instructional Interventions; Follow-up; How Do Staffing Meetings Change as the Year Progresses?; How Can Potential Roadblocks Be Anticipated and Overcome?; Teachers' Ability and Experience Working in Teams; Attention to the Process by the Principal; Availability of Appropriate Intervention Resources; Opportunities to Communicate Across Departments and Grade Levels
• Sommario/riassunto: This book showcases strategies which support teachers and principals as they implement high standards for students. At the same time, it demonstrates how to meet the needs of diverse learners.