1st Edition
Student Achievement Goal Setting Using Data to Improve Teaching and Learning
The first book in the James H. Stronge Research-to-Practice series focuses on improving student achievement through academic goal setting. It offers the tools and plan of action to use performance data to improve instructional practice and increase student achievement.
1. What is Student Achievement Goal Setting?
2. How to Design Student Achievement Goals
3. Using Data in Student Achievement Goal Setting
4. How to Implement Student Achievement Goal Setting
Part II: Practice with Student Achievement Goals: Samples to Consider
Section 1: Sample Student Achievement Goals for Teachers
Section 2: Sample Student Achievement/Program Goals from Educational Specialists
Part III: Annotated Bibliography Related to Student Achievement Goal Setting
Biography
James H. Stronge, PhD is the Heritage Professor in the Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership Area at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. His research interests include policy and practice related to teacher quality, and teacher and administrator evaluation. His work on teacher quality focuses on how to identify effective teachers and how to enhance teacher effectiveness. Dr. Stronge has presented his research at numerous national and international conferences such as the American Educational Research Association, the University Council for Educational Administration, the National Evaluation Institute, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development; and the European Council of International Schools. Additionally, he has worked extensively with local school districts on issues related to teacher quality, teacher selection, and teacher and administrator evaluation. Stronge has authored, coauthored, or edited 20 books and more than 90 articles, chapters, and technical reports. Dr. Stronge has been a teacher, counselor, and district-level administrator. His doctorate is in the area of Educational Administration and Planning from the University of Alabama. He may be contacted at: The College of William and Mary, School of Education, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795, 757-221-2339, or