It is estimated that there are some 12 000 international schools world-wide, with over 25 000 middle managers and head teachers. Within this there are several different types of international school i
National Science Education Standards addressed not only what students should learn about science but also how their learning should be assessed. How do we know what they know?This accompanying volume
This book will help you reduce the number of young adults who leave school without completing a high school program. These successfully proven strategies were identified through research conducted by
Successful schools are built on a strong foundation of Quality. In this book, Bonstingl outlines the blueprints for creating such a foundation and provides practical tools and examples for putting th
The perfect primer for anyone interested in becoming a superintendent. Veteran superintendent, William Hayes shares his insight and experience in areas ranging from relationships with the Boards of Ed
Updated Edition of Best Seller!This updated comprehensive self-assessment guide for principals includes a new section on electronic portfolios, and expanded information on using portfolios fo
John C. Daresh, educational leadership expert, offers a practical and up-to-date mentoring plan to pair experienced administrators with new and struggling colleagues.
What do we know about the history, origin, design, and purpose of the SAT? Who invented it, and why? How did it acquire such a prominent and lasting position in American education? The Big Test revea
The Sharp Edge of Educational Change conveys the realities of reform as they affect educators' practice. The collected chapters each focus on particular current reform and reveal the technical and log
Assess classroom learning and improve instruction with comfort and ease! Now there is a fresh perspective on assessment that starts from your strengths in the classroom and results in improved inst
Teachers, parents, students, administrators, and community members all agree that we need better grading and reporting systems. Often, these systems are inadequate because they are part of a traditio
Language in Social Life is a major series which highlights the importance of language to an understanding of issues of social and professional concern. It will be of practical relevance to all those w
The Power of Tests applies a critical perspective of language tests by examining their uses and consequences in education and society and by viewing tests not as isolated events but rather as embedded
