1st Edition

Beyond Measure Neglected Elements of Accountability

By Patricia Holland Copyright 2004
268 Pages
by Eye On Education

268 Pages
by Eye On Education

272 Pages
by Eye On Education

This book shows that the current focus on high stakes tests has narrowed the definition of a successful school. It demonstrates that, in addition to focusing on standardized measures, educators also need to look at other matters, such as - what actually goes on in their classrooms - teachers' professional development - parental involvement - school climate These chapters were written by school... Read more
- Foreword
- Preface
- Editor's Introduction
- Building Trust as We Build Knowledge
- Designing Effective Advisory Programs
- Building Teacher Leadership Capacity
- Supporting Teachers’ Professional Development
- Linking School Reform to School Culture
- Eliminating the “Christmas Tree School” Effect
- Engaging Families: A Study of Parent Mentoring
- The Language of Values

Biography

Patricia E. Holland,