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Technical Bulletins are specific strategies for implementing reforms. Each Technical Bulletin is limited to a narrow topic that targets a concern raised by the network membership. Network school leaders whose schools are featured in a Case Study are typically presenters. In writing for the network they offer additional insight into the topics that make them a Model School. Through technical bulletins, these schools offer another opportunity to learn best practices from people who implement them on a daily basis in their school. These bulletins also offer additional tips, concerns, and questions for continuing the conversation beyond the bulletin. Members can blog about them, connect via the social networking features, and rate the bulletins as part of the SPN feedback process. Topics have included: iPhone Apps for AP Economics; A Gap Analysis of a School’s Instruction; High Expectations in an Elementary Classroom.
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24 January, 2012
Many teachers provide “target papers” for students to see what an outstanding learning product looks like and then they are compelled to “aim” for that “target.” Similarly, when teachers are learning new approaches to preparing and delivering instruction, they benefit from seeing a strong classroom environment that elicits thought and quality work from students. While videos and workshops are valuable, there is no better way to experience quality in student learning than to expe...Read more
24 January, 2012
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24 January, 2012
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7 December, 2011
When discussing the transition to the Common Core State Standards with member schools, a question often heard is “Where do we begin?” Included in this bulletin is a sample planning and transition guide developed by our partners at the International Center for Leadership in Education. The guide and strategies included below are currently being implemented across the country to prepare schools and districts to be ready for the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) by 2014.
15 October, 2010
When engaging students in meaningful conversations about learning, it is important to ask the right questions. This is also true for parents who ask their children, “What did you do in school today?” A common response from many children is “nothing” or “I forgot.” When administrators, teachers and parents, ask more specific questions, targeted at what really matters – depth of understanding and relevance to the world outside of school – more meaningful conversations can be ge...Read more
20 July, 2011
This professional development activity is appropriate for administrators and teachers to introduce them to concepts surrounding the Rigor/Relevance Framework and the utilization of the Gold Seal Lesson database.
Objectives:
• To model the components of a Gold Seal Lesson
• To identify the components of an effective lesson plan that leads to academic achievement for all learners.
• To demonstrate how to expand learning using a relevant lesson. (Quadrant D)
• To practice creati...Read more
Objectives:
• To model the components of a Gold Seal Lesson
• To identify the components of an effective lesson plan that leads to academic achievement for all learners.
• To demonstrate how to expand learning using a relevant lesson. (Quadrant D)
• To practice creati...Read more
13 August, 2010
In some classroom, Quadrant D experiences are integrated into daily practice through short, quick activities. These instructional activities raise the level of rigor (thinking) and relevance (application) and are aligned with the Rigor/Relevance Framework.
Although the best strategies are in Quadrant D of the Rigor/Relevance Framework, a skilled teacher moves among the four quadrants seamlessly during a lesson. In order to accomplish this effectively, teachers need ideas that are easy to rep...Read more
Although the best strategies are in Quadrant D of the Rigor/Relevance Framework, a skilled teacher moves among the four quadrants seamlessly during a lesson. In order to accomplish this effectively, teachers need ideas that are easy to rep...Read more
13 August, 2010
Achieving high expectations for every student in a classroom can be a struggle for even the most creative and diligent teachers. One elementary teacher in Upstate New York offers her suggestions on how to achieve high expectations for all, based on her recent reading of “The First Days of School: How to Become an Effective Teacher” by Harry Wong.
19 January, 2011
A significant number of schools elect to provide the We surveys as part of their continuing efforts to achieve increased student performance. We Learn (students), We Teach (teachers), We Lead (school/district staff), and We Support (parents and community members) are the four surveys available for schools to judge rigor, relevance, relationship, leadership, empowerment, and coherent vision across the school community.
The survey reports indicate the types of information that can be deploye...Read more
The survey reports indicate the types of information that can be deploye...Read more
13 August, 2010
The International Center for Leadership in Education believes that a curriculum needs to prepare students for the world beyond high school, not just for the next level of education. To accomplish this objective, the curriculum must reflect what the community as a whole – administrators, teachers, parents, the business community, and other stakeholders – believes students should know and be able to do when they graduate from high school.
In 1998, the International Center for Leadership...Read more
In 1998, the International Center for Leadership...Read more
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