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2.3 Communication With Stakeholders The curriculum expectations are communicated to all stakeholders. 
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Related Resources Tools Arizona Department of Education Online Newsletters Tom Horne Reports to Educators is a monthly publication with information for the education community. In this newsletter, you will receive articles regarding Best Practices, Highly Qualified Teachers, Solution Teams, academic contests and scholarships, department information, upcoming events and deadlines, and more. Publisher: Arizona Department of Education Dialogue Guide for Facilitators Dialogue Guides are models for conducting interactive discussions across stakeholders in states and districts. These packages make new use of dependable and publicly available information. Each Guide circulates a common set of source materials and suggested procedures for involving various audiences. In this manner, stakeholders (families, practitioners, professional associations, professors, policymakers, legislators) all over the country can begin interacting in new ways around implementation issues. Publication Date: May 2005 Publisher: IDEA, NASDSE, US Office of Special Education Making Data Work: A Parent and Community Guide This guide shows how data on their children’s education is important for parents, how to interpret both individual student and schoolwide data, and how that data can be used. Publisher: Education Trust Presenter's Guide: Response to Intervention and SLD Identification This presenter’s guide is intended to support the PowerPoint slides by offering · Suggested background readings; · Talking points relative to each slide; · Suggested activities to enhance learning opportunities for participants; · Tips to facilitate the professional growth experience; and · Suggested readings for extension Publication Date: July 2007 Publisher: IDEA, NASDSE, US Office of Special Education Articles Beyond Islands of Excellence: What Districts Can Do to Improve Instruction and Achievement in All Schools Profiling five districts that have promoted improvement across their entire school systems, this report examines their motivation to begin reform, guiding strategies, role of professional development in their efforts, the impact of various stakeholders on these efforts, and distribution of leadership among stakeholders to facilitate improvement. Publication Date: 2003, March Publisher: Learning First Alliance Homework Requires Teamwork— Between Teachers and Parents Evidence is strong that homework improves student achievement, especially when coupled with strong parental support. Both teachers and parents should remember to place appropriate emphasis on the importance of homework. Author: Dr. Robert C. Hanna Publication Date: 2001 Publisher: Mackinac Center for Public Policy Meeting Challenges Through Communities of Practice: New Eyes, Facilitating Community There are a number of key strategies that are fundamental to the Communities of Practice approach. The strategies in this article can assist Communities of Practice leaders and facilitators in building a strong foundation and enhancing stakeholder participation. Author: Joanne Cashman, Patrice Linehan and Mariola Rosser Publication Date: July 2007 Publisher: IDEA Partnership and NASDSE Similar Students, Different Results: Why Do Some Schools Do Better? This report consists of the initial findings from a large-scale survey of California elementary schools serving low-income students, and lists the practices associated with the higher performing schools. Author: Trish Williams, Michael Kirst, and Edward Haertel Publication Date: 2006 Publisher: EdSource What Content-Area Teachers Should Know About Adolescent Literacy This report suggests methods for improving reading and writings skills in all classrooms. Author: Kris Anstrom, Trenace Richardson, Tanya Shuy, Rebecca J. Moak, Mary A. Campbell and Peggy McCardle Publication Date: 2007 Publisher: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Useful Links School Report Cards This site provides annual information regarding academic achievement and progress, school mission, instructional programs, enrollment, administration, staffing, resources, student activity, and safety for each Arizona school from 1996 through the current school year. Publisher: Arizona Department of Education Tiered Instruction/Intervention The site offers details and information on the RtI process and articles as well as descriptions of the three tiers. Publication Date: Retrieved November 2008 Publisher: RTI Action Network ©2005 WestEd. All rights reserved. |
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