Download or read book Making Creative Schedules Work in Middle and High Schools written by Elliot Y. Merenbloom and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2006-12-28 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical, user-friendly resource provides a step-by-step process for restructuring blocks of learning time to improve student-teacher relationships and promote more positive learning experiences.
Download or read book Creative Scheduling for Diverse Populations in Middle and High School written by Elliot Y. Merenbloom and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2012-11-02 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diverse needs, streamlined scheduling—find out how with this all-in-one resource! For even the most experienced administrator, schedule design has never been tougher. How can you meet the academic needs of all learners, while making the most of limited time and resources? Help has arrived with this latest book from school-scheduling gurus Elliot Merenbloom and Barbara Kalina. An essential resource for any administrator working with diverse populations, Creative Scheduling for Diverse Populations in Middle and High School zeroes in on effective planning for a wide range of programs, including RTI, credit recovery, special education, second language learning, career-technical education, work-study, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate. You′ll find Guidance on developing schedules that advance your school′s educational goals Scheduling techniques for each type of program serving diverse learners, supported by research-based evidence Flexible frameworks that create time for small learning communities and teacher collaboration Best practices for fixed and variable scheduling in the context of learning needs Insights on teamwork throughout the scheduling process User-friendly schedule templates within each chapter, along with a reader′s guide for professional development Use this complete resource to overcome your scheduling challenges and advance learning throughout your school. "The authors do an excellent job of organizing the information in the context of current, relevant research-based best practices for all students as well as special populations, plus supports and services that are on target for the challenges school schedulers face under current education accountability policies. The inclusion of detailed examples and scenarios is icing on the cake!" —Michelle Kocar, Administrator North Olmsted City Schools, Olmsted, OH
Download or read book How to Build the Master Schedule in 10 Easy Steps written by Steven Kussin and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a ten-step approach to schedule development and curriculum planning in secondary schools; and includes exercises, worksheets, related anecdotes, and other tools.
Download or read book Creative Scheduling for Diverse Populations in Middle and High School written by Elliot Y. Merenbloom and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2012-11-02 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diverse needs, streamlined schedule—find out how with this all-in-one resource! How can each school day be inclusive for all learners, while making the most of limited time and resources? Help has arrived with this latest book from school-scheduling gurus Elliot Merenbloom and Barbara Kalina. You'll find: Best practices for program-specific scheduling, including RTI, credit recovery, special education, second language learning, career-technical education, work-study, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate Guidance on scheduling that supports small learning communities, teacher collaboration, and other activities crucial to meeting diverse learning needs User-friendly templates and a professional development Q&A for every chapter
Download or read book The Educational Leader s Guide for School Scheduling written by Elliot Y. Merenbloom and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-04-07 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Educational Leader’s Guide for School Scheduling: Strategies Addressing Grades K–12 is the first publication to address creative scheduling at all levels: K–5 or 6, K–8, middle, and high schools. This essential resource provides strategies for the effective and equitable distribution of available FTEs throughout the district, while helping you work through the many critical questions and decisions involved in the scheduling process. Based on the authors' decades of experience in expressing the voice of classroom teachers and building administrators in the art of scheduling, each chapter addresses key schedule development issues, providing a step-by-step sequence, multiple tables, templates, and example schedules. Follow the models in this book to master the skills of producing an efficient organizational plan for your school!
Download or read book As He Saw It written by Steven B. Mertens and published by IAP. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In April 2020, middle level education lost one of its most ardent and influential advocates with the passing of Dr. John H. Lounsbury. His career of more than 70 years focused on providing young adolescents with a developmentally appropriate educational program. He is recognized as one of the founders of the modern middle school movement and a founding member of the National Middle School Association, now the Association for Middle Level Education. Through his efforts as an educator, writer, editor, and researcher, John served as a mentor and inspiration to many. John’s writings and mentorship continue to influence generations of middle level teachers, colleagues, researchers, and advocates. His legend lives on as we continue his work to improve the lives and educational experiences of young adolescents. This tribute volume is a collection of stories, anecdotes, vignettes, and defining moments that the contributors want to share about Dr. John Lounsbury.
Download or read book Scheduling Strategies for Middle Schools written by Michael D. Rettig and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-30 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 150 sample schedules, this book shows how scheduling strategies can enhance your school's capacity to offer exploratory courses, interdisciplinary teaching teams, teacher-based guidance programs, and other programs and practices which are responsive to the needs of early adolescents.
Download or read book The Principal as Curriculum Leader written by Allan A. Glatthorn and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this third edition of their classic bestseller, Allan A. Glatthorn and Jerry Jailall examine four levels of curriculumùstate, district, school, and classroomùto explain how effective principals can influence curriculum at every stage and provide examples that illustrate how school administrators can incorporate curriculum leadership into their organizational behavior. The Principal as Curriculum Leader, Third Edition, reviews the key issues that continue to affect how principals work in the 'real world' and offers updates that include: Insightful analysis of the effects of NCLB An expanded treatment of content standards A new section on the influence of Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) A discussion of team leadership and professional learning communities
Download or read book Tools for Teaching in the Block written by Roberta L. Sejnost and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009-04-09 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It is not unusual for teachers to feel overwhelmed when their school shifts from a traditional bell schedule to a 90-minute block. Sejnost guides teachers from feelings of apprehension and nervousness to those of confidence and excitement by giving them tools and research-based strategies to reach their students in new and challenging ways." —Nancy W. Sindelar, Instructor and Consultant California State University, San Bernardino "Sejnost presents strategies that enable students to locate, synthesize, evaluate, retain, and utilize information as successful adolescent learners and as successful adults in our fast-paced, knowledge-driven society." Nancy K. MaGill, Program Director, Our American Voice Barat Education Foundation Effectively use extended class periods to enhance student achievement! Roberta L. Sejnost offers an alternative to the usual lecture format to help teachers create coherent, effective lessons for extended blocks of instructional time, no matter what the subject or grade level. This book provides teachers with a four-phase lesson planning framework and numerous teaching strategies to build higher-level thinking skills and increase student learning. Teachers can use practical, research-based methods and tools such as cooperative learning, quality questioning, and graphic organizers to reach secondary students. The author includes reproducible blackline masters for classroom use, plus activities for: Preparing students for learning by fostering their prior knowledge, helping them set a purpose for reading and learning, and teaching the vocabulary necessary for understanding Helping students actively interact with and process what they have learned Clarifying and reinforcing content and taking learning to the next level Tools for Teaching in the Block enables educators to take advantage of block scheduling to promote reading, writing, and critical thinking in adolescents.
Download or read book Creative School Scheduling for Diverse Populations in Middle and High School written by Elliot Y. Merenbloom and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, step-by-step schedule implementation guide for school and district administrators. It explains how to reorganise school schedules to facilitate various programs, including RTI, special education, small learning communities, concept flexibility, and credit recovery
Download or read book How to Get Your Book Into Schools and Double Your Income with Volume Sales written by David H. Hendrickson and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever dreamed of an entire school reading your book? Would you like to double (or more!) your writing income? With advice and insights that are adaptable to getting your book in front of audiences ranging from middle grade to high school to college, and even to corporations, this book is for you!
Download or read book Principles and Practice of Pediatric Sleep Medicine written by Stephen H. Sheldon and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-03-24 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Principles and Practice of Pediatric Sleep Medicine, 2nd Edition, written by preeminent sleep medicine experts Drs. Sheldon, Kryger, Ferber, and Gozal, is the most comprehensive source for diagnosing and managing sleep disorders in children. Newly updated and now in full color throughout, this medical reference book is internationally recognized as the definitive resource for any health practitioner who treats children, providing absolute guidance on virtually all of the sleep-associated problems encountered in pediatric patients. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability. Organized format separates coverage into Normal and Abnormal sleep for quick access to the key information you need. Abundantly referenced chapters help you to investigate topics further. Equips you with a complete understanding of both medical and psychiatric sleep disorders. New and expanded chapters regarding sleep related breathing disorders; parasomnias; differential diagnosis of pediatric sleep disorders; hypersomnia; school start times and implications; and the evaluation and management of circadian rhythm disturbances. Extensive coverage on obstructive sleep apnea, diagnosis and treatment; evaluation and management of sleepy children; evaluation and management of circadian rhythm abnormalities; and pharmacology. Online access via Expert Consult for seamlessly searchable contents.
Download or read book Block Scheduling written by Michael D. Rettig and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-20 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestseller shows you how block schedules can enhance learning and instruction, increase opportunities for students, and improve teachers' performance. It provides practical tools for planning and implementation.
Download or read book The Block Scheduling Handbook written by J. Allen Queen and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-12-19 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A wonderful guide for school leaders as they create a contemporary schedule for middle and high school students to take advantage of a variety of curricular offerings. This second addition is comprehensive, with numerous subject-centered examples and detailed specifics for those desiring to move to more advanced designs. It is no wonder why Queen is often referred to as the father of the new block schedule." —Henry Peel, Wachovia Distinguished Professor East Carolina University A comprehensive, step-by-step handbook on making the most of block scheduling! Block scheduling is one of the most popular ways of restructuring the school day, and schools engaged in some form of alternative scheduling have seen significant benefits. This ready-to-use guidebook provides educators with the tools they need to design a successful block scheduling program that results in better student-teacher rapport, more in-depth learning, improved discipline, higher morale, and better grades. Revised to include updated resources and a brand-new overview on block scheduling, this second edition provides: Insightful discussions of elementary, middle, and high schools on the block, including an in-depth case study of an ideal elementary curriculum Three specific block schedule models, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and ways to find the best fit Classroom management and student-centered instructional strategies for the block Guidance on curriculum alignment, instructional evaluation, and assessment methods Forms and sample lessons to get programs up and running For educators designing a new scheduling program or needing support for an existing one, The Block Scheduling Handbook is the ideal resource.
Download or read book Getting Smart written by Tom Vander Ark and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive look at the promise and potential of online learning In our digital age, students have dramatically new learning needs and must be prepared for the idea economy of the future. In Getting Smart, well-known global education expert Tom Vander Ark examines the facets of educational innovation in the United States and abroad. Vander Ark makes a convincing case for a blend of online and onsite learning, shares inspiring stories of schools and programs that effectively offer "personal digital learning" opportunities, and discusses what we need to do to remake our schools into "smart schools." Examines the innovation-driven world, discusses how to combine online and onsite learning, and reviews "smart tools" for learning Investigates the lives of learning professionals, outlines the new employment bargain, examines online universities and "smart schools" Makes the case for smart capital, advocates for policies that create better learning, studies smart cultures
Download or read book Effective Middle School Scheduling written by Monique Poulin and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Book Publishing Record written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
