Description
Product ID: | 9781452258577 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | Making the Common Core Standards Work |
Subtitle: | Using Professional Development to Build World-Class Schools |
Authors: | Author: Richard J. Hawkins, Robert J. Manley |
Page Count: | 288 |
Subjects: | Educational administration and organization, Organization & management of education, USA |
Description: | Select Guide Rating 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. 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
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." "Making the Common Core Standards Work provides a detailed approach to systems thinking and how to manage a real-life paradigm shift." |
Imprint Name: | Corwin Press Inc |
Publisher Name: | SAGE Publications Inc |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2013-01-16 |