“Schools That Learn: High Standards for Teacher and Principal Performance”
Video tool kit that uses examples of effective standards-based classrooms, instruction, and schools to help improve student performance by improving teacher and principal practice. Learn how to order.
“LOOKING AT TEACHER WORK”
“Looking at Teacher Work:
Standards in Practice”
Video with an easy-to-use training format for Standards in Practice, a professional
development strategy developed by The Education Trust.
Produced with educators from four communities across the country,
the video explains the six steps of the Standards in Practice
process to look at assignments and student work against high
standards. Learn how to order.
FIGURING IT OUT
Figuring It Out: Standards-Based Reforms In Urban Middle Schools
Major report on the challenges that standards implementation presents to front-line teachers and principals, putting a human face on standards-based reforms in six school districts. Learn how to order.
STUDY GROUPS FOR PRINCIPALS
Study Groups for Principals
A tool for districts to structure dedicated time for principals to learn about best practices and discuss them with colleagues. Learn more and see the book lists.
OBSERVING LITERACY INSTRUCTION
Guidelines for Principals in Observing Literacy Instruction
A tool that helps principals and teachers put into practice what they learn in professional development focused on literacy instruction. Learn more and see the Guidelines.
COMMUNICATING WITH PRINCIPALS
Principals' Packet
A tool for district administrators to organize and disseminate materials into a weekly, systematic format that saves principals administrative time. Learn more and see an sample packet.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Handbook of Instructional Strategies
A tool for teachers to use as a reference when planning lessons related to reading, writing, and math performance standards. Learn more and see pages from the handbook.
