Standards-Based learning is a great step forward for schools, but it must be implemented correctly to ensure the best educational experience possible.
Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Phase 1--Curriculum, Assessment, and Communication Chapter 2: Phase 2--Capacity Building Chapter 3: Phase 3--Implementation Chapter 4: Phase 4--Implementation Chapter 5: Phase 5--Monitoring Epilogue Appendix A: Additional Resources for Chapter 1 Appendix B: Additional Resources for Chapter 2 Appendix C: Additional Resources for Chapter 3 Appendix D: Additional Resources for Chapter 4 Appendix E: Additional Resources for Chapter 5.
Study Implementation examples from real teachers, leaders, and schools.
Achieve a sustainable Standards-Based learning system that benefits all students in a school or district.
Share knowledge with and seek feedback from teachers, students, families, and other stakeholders.
Change outdated grading and reporting practices to promote student learning and growth.
Align instruction and reliable assessments to the standards.
Use this book to take full advantage of academic standards and criterion-referenced forms of education: Develop a strong Standards-Based curriculum.
In this Comprehensive Implementation guide, the authors outline a research-backed, five-phase plan for Leading transition to a Standards-Based grading system.
Standards-Based learning is a great step forward for schools, but it must be implemented correctly to ensure the best educational experience possible