Carol M. Thomas – författare

Connect inquiry to improved teaching and learning across your district!Now that federal and state initiatives require school districts to provide job-embedded professional development, the next step is making it happen. This book helps districts define, develop, and implement a systematic inquiry-based process with a laser-like focus on both adult and student learning. This book′s inquiry model challenges educators and students to:Define questions they are passionate about exploring Collect and analyze data to inform their questionsShare what they have learned through the process with othersCollaborate to build on their results and improve student achievementThe authors′ award-winning school improvement program, featured in the text, offers a fresh look at how to improve the quality of teaching and learning across a district. Administrators, teachers, and students will find an invaluable road map for tackling real-world challenges and taking control of their own learning.