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2.2 Monitoring Curriculum A systematic process for monitoring, evaluating, and reviewing the curriculum is in place. 
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Related Resources Tools Analysis of Process Template This tool details a step-by-step process through which administrators can collaborate with program leaders to identify key elements, determine which support or deter the quality of the program, and set priorities to address the areas in need of improvement. Author: Jim Cox Publisher: Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership How to Write Meeting Minutes This article explains the process of writing effective meeting minutes, as well as what should be contained in the document. Author: Mike Joy Publication Date: 2002, November Publisher: University of Warwick Articles NEW! Academic Literacy Instruction for Adolescents: A Guidance Document from the Center on Instruction This document developed by the Center on Instruction's Reading, Special Education and ELL Strands makes recommendations for improving literacy-related instruction in the content areas or across the entire school day, interventions for students reading below grade level, and recommendations for supporting literacy development in adolescent English language learners. Author: Joseph K. Torgeson et al. Publication Date: 2007 Publisher: Center on Instruction A New Era of School Reform: Going Where the Research Takes Us This article examines four decades of research on the impact of school on student achievement in order to develop principles that educators can use to effective substantive school reform. Author: Robert Marzano Publication Date: 2000 Publisher: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning Differentiation in Diverse Settings: A Consultants Experiences in Two Similar School Districts Dr. Tomlinson describes how two districts and their leadership pursue different approaches to addressing the issues of implementing differentiated instruction throughout their schools. Particular attention is given to outlining an effective leadership plan for success in meeting the needs of diverse learners through differentiation. Author: Carol Ann Tomlinson Publication Date: August, 2004 Publisher: American Association of School Administrators Reading Next: A Vision for Action and Research in Middle and High School Literacy The authors outline 15 key elements of an effective literacy intervention, and call on public and private stakeholders to invest in the literacy of middle and high school students today, while simultaneously building the knowledge base. Author: Gina Biancarosa and Catherine Snow Publication Date: 2004 Publisher: Alliance for Excellent Education Tipping Point: From Feckless Reform to Substantive Instructional Improvement This article presents the shortcomings of conventional school reform/improvement efforts and argues a case for learning communities. Publisher: Phi Delta Kappa Where are We On Our Journey to High Performance? This article includes case studies of two districts that struggled to assess their progress toward high-quality teaching and learning for all while undergoing significant systemic change. Additionally, an Essential School System Purpose and Responsibilities (ESSPAR) tool for district leaders that uses investigative questions to assess progress within their own context is provided. Publication Date: 2004, October Publisher: Panasonic Foundation and American Association of School Administrators “Bumping Into Spicy, Tasty Words That Catch Your Tongue”: A Formative Experiment on Vocabulary Instruction This article describes the vocabulary program and the outcomes of a study based on increasing student vocabulary. Author: James F. Baumann, Donna Ware, and Elizabeth Carr Edwards Publication Date: 2007, October Publisher: International Reading Association Useful Links NEW! Academic Literacy Instruction for Adolescents This PowerPoint presentation discusses resources and areas of knowledge that can assist in successful academic literacy instruction. Author: Joseph Torgesen Publication Date: 2007 Publisher: Center on Instruction NEW! Tips from Teachers The COMP Resource Library contains “Tips from Teachers” where educators from around the country post helpful hints under the topics of Room and Materials Arrangement, Rules and Procedures, Managing Student Work and Accountability, Maintaining Good Student Behavior, Planning and Organizing Instruction, Conducting and Facilitating Instruction to Maintain Lesson Momentum, Getting the Year Off to a Good Start, Climate Communications and Self-Management. Publisher: COMP Classroom Organization and Mangement Program ©2005 WestEd. All rights reserved.  |
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