Full Description
This book addresses the six steps used by nation-wide schools and specifically by the Compton Unified School District to overcome low-performance. Countless examples on how multi-stressed, low-performing schools can overcome obstacles to respond to the unique learning needs of students and adults are provided in each of the six steps. The purpose of the key results accountability process is to establish and document successful reform practices that address the multiple challenges for low-performing schools. The reform process intends to effectively implement appropriate action plans that reach and surpasses a school's required growth results.
Contents
IntroductionOrganization of BookAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorAbout the EditorStep 1. Defining the School's CultureUnderstanding Attitude Defined by ActionsScheduling Effective Communication MechanismsStep 2. Gatekeeping by Central Office: Administrators and Principals Teaming TogetherDefining a School's Culture to Supports Achievement GoalsCreating Visibility Through Facility ManagementWorking With LegislatorsReceiving Support for Implementing Program Reform InitiativesStep 3: Creating a Key Results Accountability Process Understanding How Assessment Indicators Can Increase Student AchievementIntegrating Key Results Into Corrective Action PlansIdentifying School-Site Visitation LessonsStep 4: Developing Trailblazing Initiatives That Guarantee Student SuccessCreating Motivational Attendance ProgramsOrganizing an Accelerated Learning ProgramProviding an Extended School-Year ProgramBackloading for Curriculum AlignmentStep 5: Expanding Parent and Community Involvement ActivitiesDeveloping Responsive Parent Committees for Critical FeedbackOrganizing Community Forums with Diverse StakeholdersMobilizing Community Partners to Support Reform InitiativesStep 6: Enforcing Effective Business Practices Securing Resources for School SitesIdentifying and Seeking Alternative Program Funding SolutionsCreating a Strategic Plan for Aggressive Grant DevelopmentConclusionResource A: The Results-Based Intervention for School Efficacy (RISE) ProjectReferencesSuggested ReadingIndex
