Queen's Twelve Factors For Successful Transitions
From Middle School to High School
The Role of Educators Must Change
Improving Transitions for Increased Student Achievement
Examining Exemplar Programs Throughout the United States
Developing an Effective Transitional Plan for the Local School System
Defining the Problem
Reducing Teacher, Student, and Parent Fears
Responsibility and Civility
Ninth-Grade Transitions and Improvements
Examining Exemplar Programs
Developing an Effective Transitional Plan for the Local School System
Games and Activities for Students
Games and Activities for Teachers and Staff Development
Appendices
References
Biography
Dr. J. Allen Queen serves as Professor and Chair in the Department of Educational Leadership in the College of Education at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has served as a major consultant in block scheduling, classroom management, and safe schools to school systems throughout the United States.He has been a classroom teacher, principal, curriculum specialist, professor and college administrator. Dr. Queen has presented at international, national and state conferences and he has authored numerous books and professional journals in the field of education.Dr. Queen resides in Kings Mountain, North Carolina with his wife, Patsy and his tenth-grade son, Alex. Table of Contents
