Reform versus dreams : preventing student failure / Rosalind LaRocque.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

LaRocque, Rosalind.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

School improvement programs--United States.

School improvement programs.

United States.

Educational change--United States.

Educational change.

Physical Description:

ix, 122 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, [2012]

Summary:

School change has been at center of school reform, and many schools have moved to meet the needs of students in various areas. In many instances, there has been only one addition to the school system to serve as the element of school change. Today's school communities need a deeper understanding not only of what research says about school change, but also of the specifics about how to apply the rich treasure of research available to help in their own improvement process. Reform versus Dreams addresses that need. No mere academic discussion, this book is a valuable tool for effective change!

Reform versus Dreams reminds readers that student-centered approaches-clear, achievable program goals; relevant and rigorous curriculum: post-high school goal setting; research-based instruction; a respectful and productive learning environment; and parent involvement-turn reform plans into decisive actions with successful results. The lessons learned from the 1990s and lessons to be learned from this book will surely help our most challenged learners and their teachers. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 A Call to Action 1

2 A Place to Stand 5

3 Fulfilling the Dream 19

4 The Impact of ILT 45

5 Reflections 57

6 Words of Wisdom 69

7 From Then to Now 79.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781610487351

1610487354

9781610487368

1610487362

9781610487375

1610487370

OCLC:

756592448