Sentences with phrase «curriculum implementation efforts»

So, in curriculum implementation efforts, too often new materials are acquired because they are «shown to be effective,» but teachers get insufficient support in terms of what kind of knowledge and skills they need to use those materials effectively.

Not exact matches

This work is the precedent for major implementation efforts (e.g., curriculum, instruction, assessment, etc.) that must follow.

Detailing Phase I of the RAND - Qatar effort, which spanned 2001 — 04, the authors explain the creation and implementation of curriculum standards, national testing, independent government - funded schools, annual report cards, and parental choice.

«We look forward to working with PIER Fellows to analyze the implementation and impact of statewide initiatives such as our curriculum frameworks, educator evaluation framework, and school and district turnaround efforts.

Proposed changes to improve teaching practices, including implementation of content - rich curriculum and effective use of assessment data, and proposed changes to professional development are central to our effort to ensure every child in Head Start receives high quality early learning experiences that will build the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.

At the same time, she facilitated ongoing improvement efforts mandated at the district level prior to her appointment (curriculum writing, implementation of a commercial mathematics program)-- collaborating with grade team and subject leaders, specialist teachers, and trainers provided by the externally developed mathematics program.

A founding partner of Student Achievement Partners, Susan now works tirelessly to support curriculum, assessment, and professional development efforts to ensure full implementation in states and districts that have adopted the Common Core State Standards (or their near equivalent).

The key to successful implementation at any district, said the curriculum director, will first require a complete shift in teacher thinking as well as a collaborative effort between administration and school staff.

By placing instruction and a coherent curriculum based on Common Core standards at the center of a five - to 10 - year improvement effort and by building school, district, state and organizational capacity to continuously support that implementation, we should be well on our way to a successful launch of these potentially transformative standards.

To achieve this goal, Maddie's Fund is investing its resources in building community collaborations where animal welfare organizations come together to develop successful models of lifesaving; in veterinary colleges to help shelter medicine become part of the veterinary curriculum to train veterinarians to save the lives of sick and injured dogs and cats in animal shelters; and in the implementation of a national effort to promote accountability and transparency in animal shelter operations.