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Change the entire school culture with this collaborative method of supervision!For years, the classic supervision model has frustrated both principals and teachers by fostering superior-subordinate relationships, focusing on teacher conformity rather than growth, or producing checklist data that is irrelevant to the curriculum. The Three-Minute Classroom Walk-Through offers a practical, time-saving alternative that impacts student achievement by cultivating self-reliant teachers who are continuously improving their practice. Easy to understand and adopt, this method will answer the questions most important to principals:Is the work of my teachers aligned with the district curriculum? Are my teachers using research-based "best practices"? Are they choosing the instructional strategies that will promote student achievement?Also known as the Downey Walk-through, the method presented in The Three-Minute Classroom Walk-Through has been developed over a 40-year period, tested and refined in actual teaching environments, and taught internationally.

Change the entire school culture with this collaborative method of supervision!For years, the classic supervision model has frustrated both principals and teachers by fostering superior-subordinate relationships, focusing on teacher conformity rather than growth, or producing checklist data that is irrelevant to the curriculum. The Three-Minute Classroom Walk-Through offers a practical, time-saving alternative that impacts student achievement by cultivating self-reliant teachers who are continuously improving their practice. Easy to understand and adopt, this method will answer the questions most important to principals:Is the work of my teachers aligned with the district curriculum? Are my teachers using research-based "best practices"? Are they choosing the instructional strategies that will promote student achievement?Also known as the Downey Walk-through, the method presented in The Three-Minute Classroom Walk-Through has been developed over a 40-year period, tested and refined in actual teaching environments, and taught internationally.

This readable book discusses the very practical management skills that school leaders must master. The authors tackle some of the most important functions school administrators must perform: building staff and community support, upgrading technology, selecting textbooks, keeping schools safe, operating a quality food service programme and applying sound budgeting techniques.

This volume provides school governors with helpful perspectives drawn from research as well as practical experience. It also offers specific suggestions on how to ensure that schools are operating as effectively as possible, helping governors to develop the appropriate roles and responsibilities that will nurture quality and excellence in school organizations.

"Each of the 50 strategies explains what the strategy is, why it is important, and how it can be implemented. This book will be a tremendous resource for educators."—Cole Pugh, SuperintendentEagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, TX"The strategies are a well-designed balance of central office support and site-based implementation that guides leaders through curriculum alignment, mastery learning, and resource allocation in this age of NCLB accountability."—Joe Bazenas, PrincipalBooker Middle School, Sarasota, FLClear, updated guidelines for increasing academic performance and providing educational equity for all students!Confronting gaps in school achievement requires a systematic examination of the entire school system and a comprehensive problem-solving approach. Written for school leaders, this completely revised and expanded edition outlines 50 detailed, researched-based strategies for developing high-performing schools. Emphasizing the provision of equal educational opportunities for all learners, this book is organized around six critical standards: Teach a well-crafted, focused, valid, and clear curriculumAlign assessments, programs, and instructional resources with curriculum Promote student equality and equity Focus on mastery learning and effective teaching strategies Provide resources for establishing curriculum expectations, monitoring, and accountability Institute effective district and school planning, staff development, and resource allocation to create a quality learning environmentWith field-tested best practices and an expanded bibliography and research base, this hands-on guide provides school leaders with strategies that give all learners the opportunity to succeed.

"Each of the 50 strategies explains what the strategy is, why it is important, and how it can be implemented. This book will be a tremendous resource for educators."—Cole Pugh, SuperintendentEagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, TX"The strategies are a well-designed balance of central office support and site-based implementation that guides leaders through curriculum alignment, mastery learning, and resource allocation in this age of NCLB accountability."—Joe Bazenas, PrincipalBooker Middle School, Sarasota, FLClear, updated guidelines for increasing academic performance and providing educational equity for all students!Confronting gaps in school achievement requires a systematic examination of the entire school system and a comprehensive problem-solving approach. Written for school leaders, this completely revised and expanded edition outlines 50 detailed, researched-based strategies for developing high-performing schools. Emphasizing the provision of equal educational opportunities for all learners, this book is organized around six critical standards: Teach a well-crafted, focused, valid, and clear curriculumAlign assessments, programs, and instructional resources with curriculum Promote student equality and equity Focus on mastery learning and effective teaching strategies Provide resources for establishing curriculum expectations, monitoring, and accountability Institute effective district and school planning, staff development, and resource allocation to create a quality learning environmentWith field-tested best practices and an expanded bibliography and research base, this hands-on guide provides school leaders with strategies that give all learners the opportunity to succeed.

"This book provides the most informed and transformative blueprint known for building the capacity of teacher coaches and supervisors. Districts across Texas are using the Downey Walk-Through to break through the barrier of the isolated classroom and provide a platform for improved dialogue about teaching and learning."—Susan P. Holley, Associate Executive DirectorTexas Association of School AdministratorsMaster the Downey Walk-Through for reflective dialogue with this must-have sequel!In 2004, The Three-Minute Classroom Walk-Through introduced educators to the Downey Walk-Through, a practical approach to coaching and supervision that is now widely accepted and used. Offering an expanded examination of the Downey Walk-Through, this sequel to the bestseller focuses on the second part of the walk-through—the reflective follow-up conversation—and clarifies many of the common misconceptions and misapplications of the approach.The authors illustrate how leaders can use observations from the walk-through to engage in professional conversations and encourage teachers to reflect on and improve their practice. Offering extended examples, activities, and guidelines for changing schools one teacher at a time, this resource shows school leaders how to:Provide effective follow-up discourse without criticizing or demoralizing teachersBuild collegial and respectful relationships with faculty members Help teachers see their power to become continuously improving professionalsFoster a collaborative process between principals, teachers, and other instructional leadersNow educators can enrich their professional interchange as they work together to evaluate, redefine, and strengthen best practices for the classroom!