| Description |
1 online resource (x, 165 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Language |
Text in English. |
| Contents |
1. The hard work of school improvement -- 2. The keys : focus, monitoring, efficacy, and continuous learning -- 3. From standards to learning intentions -- 4. Criteria for success -- 5. Formative analysis -- 6. Collaboration -- 7. Impact : professional learning communities -- 8. A call to action. |
| Summary |
This text provides a method for carefully implementing research-informed, proven school improvement initiatives. It defines the skills students most need now and what it will mean for them to have mastered those skills; takes formative assessment to a systemic level of implementation; and details how to collaborate with colleagues so that the focus is learning for both students and the adults. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
School improvement programs -- United States.
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Professional learning communities -- United States.
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Effective teaching -- United States.
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EDUCATION -- Administration -- General. |
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EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions. |
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Effective teaching. |
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Professional learning communities. |
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School improvement programs. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Jones, B.R. (Educator). Focus Model 9781483344270 (DLC) 2014008651 (OCoLC)860753040 |
| ISBN |
9781483344263 (electronic bk.) |
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1483344266 (electronic bk.) |
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9781483344270 |
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1483344274 |
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