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40%OFFRobert J. Manley - Making the Common Core Standards Work: Using Professional Development to Build World-Class Schools - 9781452258577 - V9781452258577
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Making the Common Core Standards Work: Using Professional Development to Build World-Class Schools

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Description for Making the Common Core Standards Work: Using Professional Development to Build World-Class Schools Paperback. This book examines the rationale for Common Core State Standards and provides the readers with the means to use them to transform their schools into world class educational institutions. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 470.

Essential reading for school leaders!

With the Common Core State Standards adopted by the vast majority of U.S. states, educators face the challenge of translating the standards into successful, positive change within schools. Written for school leaders, this practical guide offers a blueprint for implementing and exceeding the new standards using very targeted professional development.

Readers will find realistic strategies supported by examples from a diverse range of schools. Topics include

  • Empowering teachers and staff as partners in planning for and implementing the new standards
  • Adapting existing curriculum to meet goals for mathematics and language arts at each grade level
  • Designing assessments that ... Read more
  • Ensuring that the standards benefit learning for all students, including multicultural learners

Lead your school or district in fulfilling the promise of the Common Core State Standards and preparing students for a competitive global economy.

"This book looks at the implementation of CCSS within the context of all of the components that face public schools, and, in doing so, puts the CCSS in a proper perspective. This is a book that could actually help make a difference in the improvement of instruction in the public schools."
—Martin J. Hudacs, Superintendent
Solanco School District, Quarryville, PA

"Making the Common Core Standards Work provides a detailed approach to systems thinking and how to manage a real-life paradigm shift."
—William Richard Hall, Jr., Principal
R. C. Longan Elementary School, Henrico, VA

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN
9781452258577
SKU
V9781452258577
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About Robert J. Manley
Dr. Robert J. Manley graduated from Iona College with a BA in Spanish Language Arts and minors in Philosophy and Education. He completed his MA degree in the Humanities at Hofstra University and his Professional Diploma and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Educational Administration at St. John′s University. He taught Spanish language skills and served as an instructor in a ... Read more

Reviews for Making the Common Core Standards Work: Using Professional Development to Build World-Class Schools
"Making the Common Core Standards Work provides a detailed approach to systems thinking and how to manage a real-life paradigm shift. Having that coached in the context of core standards is somewhat unique and provides an opportunity for enhanced dialogue across grade levels and disciplines in areas of the country where those discussions may not have occurred on their own." ... Read more

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