Beschreibung:
Dan French, executive director of the Center for Collaborative Education, is the former director of instruction and curriculum for the Massachusetts Department of Education and special educator. He holds an EdD from University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He has published many articles, including the 1998 Phi Delta Kappan article, "The State¿s Role in Shaping a Progressive Vision of Public Education," and a commentary in Education Week, "Boston's Pilot Schools:Progress and Promise in Urban School Reform" (April 19, 2006).
Offers school leaders lessons, case studies, practical tools, advice, vignettes, and step-by-step instructions for developing new schools or converting existing ones, plus guidance for forging partnerships with the community.
PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsPart I. Creating Small Schools1. Introduction: Key Components of Successful Small Schools2. Launching Small Schools in a Community3. Converting Large Schools to Small4. Building Partnerships to Sustain Small SchoolsPart II. Learning and Achievement in Each Small School5. Teaching, Learning, and Assessment for High Achievement for All Learners6. Restructuring the School for Personalization7. Building a Culture of Adult Learning and Collaboration8. The Practice of a Collaborative Culture9. ConclusionReferencesIndex