Synopses & Reviews
The emergence of a new K-8 model for school design has gained positive attention from educators and parents for its demonstration of higher standardized test scores and fewer problems with truancy, discipline referrals, suspensions, and negative student attitudes.
Developing Successful K-8 Schools gives school leaders the tools necessary to articulate a clear mission statement and develop a sound curriculum strategy for transitioning successfully to the contemporary K-8 approach. Readers will find guidance for designing the curriculum, planning for instruction and implementation, and evaluating an effective K-8 program. The author offers concrete strategies for connecting the elementary and middle school content curriculum using a four-tier model related to students' developmental stages and aligned with mandated state curriculum standards. This groundbreaking resource also includes chapter reviews, questions for study groups, and boxed summaries of important chapter features. Administrators will find assistance with: Ten proven instructional methods for meeting the learning needs of elementary and middle school students Examples that illustrate how to apply the new methods and how to handle potential setbacks Student assessment techniques and record-keeping procedures Tools such as implementation schedules, checklists, summary charts, and a glossaryResources for teaching via the Internet
Synopsis
Offers practical strategies and a step-by-step plan for developing or transitioning to a K 8 school, including methods for curriculum design, student assessment, and more.