Sentences with phrase «promotes student learning and achievement»

The Office of School Improvement promotes student learning and achievement by assisting schools and school divisions in the implementation of effective instructional strategies and best practices.

To promote student learning and achievement, research indicates that teacher advancement systems should compensate teachers for their expert contributions, particularly in economically disadvantaged schools where teaching challenges tend to be greater (Accomplished California Teachers, 2012).

This example - packed sequel to The Fourth Way draws upon inspiring examples unearthed by brand - new research that challenges educational leaders, teachers, and policy makers to put to work proven strategies promoting student learning and achievement and the high quality teaching that drives it.

Description: Videos, professional development, and materials to help principals establish a school data team to promote student learning and achievement.

Assist teachers in promoting student learning and achievement in reading and language arts, social studies, and remedial classes

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In her first year on the job, Jewell - Sherman launched Excellence for All, a comprehensive plan aimed at improving teaching and learning to enable students to reach high academic standards, and promoting involvement with the community as a way of addressing nonacademic barriers to student achievement.

Schools realize the importance of SEL and / or character for their broader purposes of developing the whole student, fostering academic achievement, promoting positive behavior, and creating a positive culture and climate for learning.

Teachers significantly impact student learning, yet there is no consensus among researchers, policymakers, and administrators about how and why teachers» instruction promotes student achievement.

In terms of measured effect sizes, feedback, remediation, and direct or explicit instruction are more effective in promoting student achievement than problem - based learning, inductive teaching, inquiry - based teaching and the like.

Clickers were found to promote student engagement; however, the authors caution that the teaching and learning strategies used with clickers are more effective than the clickers themselves in promoting student achievement.

Assess learning outcomes achievement, monitor students» performance against program goals, and share valuable feedback to promote deeper reflection on student learning experiences.

Historically, state and local policies have tended to treat all teachers as if they were equally effective in promoting student learning, 1 but a good deal of evidence amassed over the past decade documents enormous variation in teacher effectiveness.2 The effectiveness of a teacher is indeed the most important school - based factor determining students» levels of academic achievement, yet few state and district policies reflect this finding.

«Across the country, states, districts, and educators are leading the way in developing innovative assessments that measure students» academic progress; promote equity by highlighting achievement gaps, especially for our traditionally underserved students; and spur improvements in teaching and learning for all our children,» stated U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. «Our proposed regulations build on President Obama's plan to strike a balance around testing, providing additional support for states and districts to develop and use better, less burdensome assessments that give a more well - rounded picture of how students and schools are doing, while providing parents, teachers, and communities with critical information about students» learning.»

The achievement of this goal requires that all of our students are served by highly qualified teachers who «have acquired the specialized knowledge of teaching and assessment that enable them to promote science learning (ASTE, n.d., para 2).»

Functions The teacher leader: a) Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and languages in the school community to promote effective interactions among colleagues, families, and the larger community; b) Models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families and other stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and circumstances; c) Facilitates colleagues» self - examination of their own understandings of community culture and diversity and how they can develop culturally responsive strategies to enrich the educational experiences of students and achieve high levels of learning for all students; d) Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs of families and the community; and e) Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.

Academic Impact - School climate encompasses many factors, but there is substantial evidence that a positive school climate engages students in learning and promotes academic achievement and success.

For 2017, there were recommendations in the areas of ensuring equity, promoting excellence, and supporting educators (http://www.ascd.org/ASCD/pdf/siteASCD/policy/2017-ASCD-Policy-Recommendations.pdf) and positions related to standards development and implementation, educating students in a changing world, the whole child, health and learning, closing the achievement gap, and multiple measures of assessment.

We believe that through emphasizing student - centered learning and rigorous application of learning, QPA tasks promote equity by taking real steps to create practices that can help close the achievement gap.

Funding for collaborations between teachers and media specialists that promote learning and increase student achievement

These formative assessment practices promote students» deeper learning of content and achievement.

Educators must promote the creation of education policy that supports best practice, as well as a modern accountability system that uses a variety of methods when making judgments about student achievement and learning.

This achievement underscores the importance of coming together to support our students and further our mission of fostering a learning environment that promotes a lifetime of learning,» said Diane Cottman, LAMB's Executive Director.

The article offers five practices that can help schools improve educational achievement for these students: acceptance of shared responsibility by school staff; a dual curriculum that promotes language development as well as academic needs; careful consideration of how to integrate immigrants with the general school population; extended learning time; and individual progress records.

Findings suggest: (a) teachers without prior preparation learn informally from peers to use CPT; (b) they use CPT to promote student and teacher learning and well - being and to respond to school - wide needs; (c) teacher knowledge of CPT varies and teams could function more fully and / or efficiently with formal professional development; (d) teachers have adapted the ways they use CPT under NCLB, planning fewer interdisciplinary units and more lessons to promote reading and math achievement.

Lexia partners with K - 12 educators to provide personalized instruction, actionable data, and professional learning to promote student achievement.

Several meta - analyses identified leadership actions associated with improved student achievement, including supporting the development and use of curriculum, instruction, and assessments; building a shared culture of achievement; establishing goals and expectations; resourcing strategically; planning, coordinating, and evaluating teaching and curricula; promoting and participating in teacher learning and development; and cultivating an orderly and supportive environment.»

A school is more likely to retain effective teachers, a new study reports, if it is led by a principal who promotes professional development for teachers, is characterized by collaborative relationships among teachers, has a safe and orderly learning environment and sets high expectations for academic achievement among students, a new study reports.

(James J. Barta and Michael G. Allen); «Ideas and Programs To Assist in the Untracking of American Schools» (Howard D. Hill); «Providing Equity for All: Meeting the Needs of High - Ability Students» (Sally M. Reis); «Promoting Gifted Behavior in an Untracked Middle School Setting» (Thomas O. Erb et al.); «Untracking Your Middle School: Nine Tentative Steps toward Long - Term Success» (Paul S. George); «In the Meantime: Using a Dialectical Approach To Raise Levels of Intellectual Stimulation and Inquiry in Low - Track Classes» (Barbara G. Blackwell); «Synthesis of Research on Cooperative Learning» (Robert E. Slavin); «Incorporating Cooperation: Its Effects on Instruction» (Harbison Pool et al.); «Improving All Students» Achievement: Teaching Cognitive and Metacognitive Thinking Strategies» (Robert W. Warkentin and Dorothy A. Battle); «Integrating Diverse Learning Styles» (Dan W. Rea); «Reintegrating Schools for Success: Untracking across the United States» (Anne Wheelock); «Creatinga Nontraditional School in a Traditional Community» (Nancy B. Norton and Charlotte A. Jones); «Ungrouping Our Way: A Teacher's Story» (Daphrene Kathryn Sheppard); «Educating All Our Students: Success in Serving At - Risk Youth» (Edward B. Strauser and John J. Hobe); «Technology Education: A New Application of the Principles of Untracking at the Secondary Level» (N. Creighton Alexander); «Tracking and Research - Based Decisions: A Georgia School System's Dilemma» (Jane A. Page and Fred M. Page, Jr.); and «A Call to Action: The Time Has Come To Move beyond Tracking» (Harbison Pool and Jane A. Page).

Harvey Silver, Richard Strong, and Matthew Perini have collaborated on a number of recent best sellers in education including So Each May Learn: Integrating Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences and Teaching What Matters Most: Standards and Strategies for Raising Student Achievement, both published by ASCD; Reading for Academic Success: Powerful Strategies for Struggling, Average, and Advanced Readers, Grades 7 — 12 for Corwin Press; and Thoughtful Education Press's Tools for Promoting Active, In - Depth Learning, which won a Teachers» Choice Award in 2004.

Schools need the capacity to create environments that value students of all backgrounds and to incorporate them into learning and school life in ways that strengthen their sense of connection and promote their academic achievement.

TURN is a union - led effort to restructure teachers unions to help promote the kinds of reforms that will lead to better learning and higher achievement for all students (see, Proposal to Pew Charitable Trusts).

Summary: This article reports on a new initiative to promote a new vision of student achievement and success which includes social - emotional learning as a key component.

VDOE promotes, fosters and develops strategies, solutions and policies that support innovation in digital learning, student achievement and school and community partnerships by:

Education Northwest researchers and evaluators will share their findings at seven sessions addressing achievement gaps among Pacific region students, leadership to promote equitable outcomes, out - of - school time learning, and implementation of new programs.

The legislation also indicates that one purpose of the recognition program is to help spur systemic collaboration and coordination within and beyond schoolhouse doors and to promote a shift from narrowly defined student achievement and traditional education reform to broader, more comprehensive efforts that recognize the crucial out - of - school factors that influence teaching and learning.

The case also shows why the school's preoccupation with raising test scores had prevented its leaders from recognizing the potential for using deeper learning to promote student achievement and address other challenges facing students.

Promoting Student Achievement through Improved Health Policy is a quick primer of the CDC's «Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child» model, which highlights 10 important areas for connecting health and learning: health education; physical education and physical activity; nutrition; school health services; counseling, psychological, and social services; employee wellness; safe physical environments, social and emotional school climate; family engagement; and community involvement.

This Principal Leadership article, written by Education Northwest's Rhonda Barton and Julia Kassissieh, looks at school leaders that have been successful in shifting professional support toward effective teaching through embedded learning opportunities for teachers that promote focused collaboration around student achievement.

The first, evidentiary imperative to study learning requires that we attain a better grasp of what policies promote student achievement and what strategies undermine it.

The California School Boards Association and Partnership for Children and Youth are pleased to offer this free workshop to help Boards of Education plan effective summer learning programs that promote student achievement and wellness.

This system allows library media center staff members to work more efficiently while creating engaging and collaborative learning environments that promote and support student achievement.

From surface to deep to transfer learning, find out how we can provide challenging and engaging learning experiences that promote growth and achievement for all of our students.

By coaching for cultures of continuous improvement and powerful professional learning communities focused on student achievement, CES worked with educators to support and promote innovative and effective teaching.

Goal: Provide charter schools with resources that promote (1) student learning through a clear vision, high expectations, and data - informed decision making at the school level, (2) measurable program goals and student learning objectives that increase the academic outcomes for all students, and (3) closing the achievement gap.

Instead, these efforts should inform a broader data set used to achieve a more comprehensive understanding for improving schools in ways that help retain teachers and promote student achievement and authentic learning.

Our hope is that these resources can help states and communities build on their successes; identify further opportunities and priorities for improving the prospects of their students; spur collaboration and coordination beyond the schoolhouse doors; and promote a shift from narrowly defined student achievement and traditional education reform to broader efforts that recognize the crucial out - of - school factors that influence learning and truly prepare students for success in college, career, and citizenship.

Regulation 8 VAC 20-131-80 of the Standards of Accreditation requires that schools shall maintain an early skills and knowledge achievement record in reading and mathematics for each student in grades kindergarten through grade 3 to monitor student progress and to promote successful achievement on the third grade Standards of Learning tests.

If you are looking for research - based, practical guidance to promote student learning and increase academic achievement, this book is the road map you have been waiting for.»

Promoting equity for students of all races helps schools ensure equal opportunity for learning and academic achievement, improved school climate, and meaningful parent and community engagement.

If we promote an inquiry - based approach to collaborate with schools and organizations to identify opportunities through a professional learning plan then mindsets and practices improve, leading to increased achievement, opportunity and equity for students.