; Features vignettes from practice and interviews with teachers; Provides research-based strategies for headteachers; Includes coverage of NCLB, and key topics such as 504 plans and IEPs Improve teacher retention by understanding and supporting the work of special education teachers! Are you concerned about special education teacher attrition? Do you wonder about how to meet the demand for highly qualified special needs teachers? This book highlights the problems that drive many special needs teachers out of teaching and outlines practical recommendations that leaders can use to increase retention. Drawing on field experience as well as research findings, Billingsley provides a comprehensive framework for supporting special needs teachers. Cultivating and Keeping Committed Special Education Teachers provides effective ways to: Recruit and hire qualified special needs teachers; Provide responsive induction programs for new teachers; Design effective professional development opportunities; Create inclusive and collaborative schools; Provide reasonable work assignments and reduce paperwork; Promote wellness by reducing stress This book emphasizes the important role that headteachers play in supporting special needs teachers and how they can make a difference in what special educators accomplish in their schools. Numerous assessments, tools, and resources are included to help leaders, mentors, and teachers improve the conditions of special education teaching.
; Features vignettes from practice and interviews with teachers; Provides research-based strategies for headteachers; Includes coverage of NCLB, and key topics such as 504 plans and IEPs Improve teacher retention by understanding and supporting the work of special education teachers! Are you concerned about special education teacher attrition? Do you wonder about how to meet the demand for highly qualified special needs teachers? This book highlights the problems that drive many special needs teachers out of teaching and outlines practical recommendations that leaders can use to increase retention. Drawing on field experience as well as research findings, Billingsley provides a comprehensive framework for supporting special needs teachers. Cultivating and Keeping Committed Special Education Teachers provides effective ways to: Recruit and hire qualified special needs teachers; Provide responsive induction programs for new teachers; Design effective professional development opportunities; Create inclusive and collaborative schools; Provide reasonable work assignments and reduce paperwork; Promote wellness by reducing stress This book emphasizes the important role that headteachers play in supporting special needs teachers and how they can make a difference in what special educators accomplish in their schools. Numerous assessments, tools, and resources are included to help leaders, mentors, and teachers improve the conditions of special education teaching.
"Developed around an unassailable conceptual framework of adult learning theory, self-directed learning, action research, critical reflection, and group learning, Husby pointedly addresses the interests and standards of society; her individualized professional development program provides for professional accountability because individuals' goals must impact student achievement, and it adheres to professional standards as explicated by the National Staff Development Council." From the Foreword by Jo Blase, Professor of Educational Leadership University of Georgia "This book makes a distinct contribution to the field by stressing ownership of growth by the adult learner and the role of the facilitator in creating a fertile environment for growth. It fills an unmet need on the market." Mike Ford, Superintendent of Schools Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District, NY "I was completely engrossed with this book. Husby hit on all the important steps in establishing a staff development program and explains not only the 'how' but also the 'why.'" Catherine Kilfoyle Duffy, English Language Arts Chairperson Three Village Central School District, East Setauket, NY Provide learner-focused professional development that builds organizational capacity! When teachers direct their own professional growth activities, learning is more meaningful and effective. But how can a program capitalize on this fact while remaining focused on larger school and district performance goals? Individualizing Professional Development explains how to satisfy both individual needs and preferences of teachers and organizational demands for accountability and improved student achievement. Author Vicki R. Husby integrates best practices of adult learning, action research, and self-directed learning into a job-embedded professional development process that successfully joins these sometimes competing goals. Designed as a how-to manual, this accessible resource includes: Step-by-step directions for designing and implementing a program Mini-lesson directions and materials A reproducible learning plan template Examples of participants' individualized learning plans Typical teacher commentary in response to the program Considering today's high-stakes educational environment, the need for this flexible, sustainable, and inexpensive professional development program has never been greater. Discover the tools and strategies to facilitate individualized teacher learning and improve academic performance.
Build bridges to a brighter future when you plan with curriculum mapping! What role does curriculum mapping play in addressing all content standards? How does it promote staff development? How can educators use curriculum mapping to match teaching with assessment? Proper preparation for the curriculum mapping process insures success and eventual expertise in this highly rewarding process. This practical resource provides the tools necessary for successful implementation and exciting results. Keys to Curriculum Mapping is packed with templates, flowcharts, tips, and troubleshooting techniques for curriculum mapping. Drawing on her own experience as well as her collaboration with curriculum mapping expert Heidi Hayes Jacobs, Udelhofen includes processes for: Finding time for curriculum mapping Sharing information with colleagues within the curriculum mapping framework Adapting curriculum mapping to support other school-based programs Utilizing curriculum mapping to implement No Child Left Behind initiatives Curriculum mapping provides more than a map of curriculum units, assessment formats and scheduling; it allows educators to build relationships, improve schools, and meet assessment goals.
* Organized around three key national standards for professional development: content, process, & context * Presents five differentiated collaborative modules * Emphasizes research & practice for administrators * Concept maps, tables, and charts emphasize key points Nurture teacher development through focused and realistic approaches! Although school administrators consider supporting and sustaining teachers' professional development a priority, more pressing day-to-day imperatives often eclipse this goal. Supporting and Sustaining Teachers' Professional Development specifically targets busy headteachers who want practical suggestions for how to balance these everyday administrative tasks with encouraging teacher's professional growth. New, experienced, and aspiring school leaders will learn how to improve student achievement, retain highly qualified teachers, and ground school practices in sound research by learning how to encourage your teachers while remaining committed to your leadership responsibilities.
A Guide to Curricular Resources About the Designed World
"Are published curriculum materials really standards-based? The authors answer this in unprecedented detail. A must-read for technology, design, and engineering educators." -William E. Dugger, Director Technology for All Americans Project, International Technology Education Association "If you enjoy teaching science because it engages students, you will want to include technology and design. This book provides everything you need to find curriculum materials that fit your situation. Helping students become technologically literate as well as scientifically literate is a must in our world." -Senta A. Raizen, Director National Center for Improving Science Education (NCISE)/WestEd Bring a whole new world of technology education into every classroom! We live in a world where technological advances happen daily. But technology is more than computers and electronic devices. Technology encompasses every man-made creation that meets human needs, even a pencil or a book. Technology education helps students design and make improvements in the designed world around us, such as transportation systems, manufacturing, and biotechnology, as well as many other fields. This must-have guide is the first independent review of curriculum materials for technology. In Bringing Technology Education Into K-8 Classrooms, authors Edward Britton, Bo De Long-Cotty, and Toby Levenson provide a practical guide to the latest technology textbooks and integrated resources (including technology and supplementary resources), and descriptions of more than 100 informal resources. The guide fully describes the strengths and weaknesses of each product's features by analyzing the technology topics covered, types of technology design activities, assessment strategies, types of teacher support, and much more. Bringing Technology Education Into K-8 Classrooms includes: An introduction to technology education and its importance for students today Complete information for choosing technology resources that meet district and classroom needs Practical analysis of how technology topics address standards Helpful tips on how technology activities help students understand a design process Featuring an easy-to-follow organization and sample pages from major products, this resource will help all students become technologically literate!
Written from the author's experience, this guide details the use of storytelling across the curriculum. Harriet Mason's methods incorporate visual arts and music and movement to stimulate creative and critical thinking. Her book outlines over 100 activities to teach storytelling together with estimates of time required, grade-level guidance, level of difficulty, special materials needed, step-by-step descriptions and suggested variations.
Build bridges to a brighter future when you plan with curriculum mapping! What role does curriculum mapping play in addressing all content standards? How does it promote staff development? How can educators use curriculum mapping to match teaching with assessment? Proper preparation for the curriculum mapping process insures success and eventual expertise in this highly rewarding process. This practical resource provides the tools necessary for successful implementation and exciting results. Keys to Curriculum Mapping is packed with templates, flowcharts, tips, and troubleshooting techniques for curriculum mapping. Drawing on her own experience as well as her collaboration with curriculum mapping expert Heidi Hayes Jacobs, Udelhofen includes processes for: Finding time for curriculum mapping Sharing information with colleagues within the curriculum mapping framework Adapting curriculum mapping to support other school-based programs Utilizing curriculum mapping to implement No Child Left Behind initiatives Curriculum mapping provides more than a map of curriculum units, assessment formats and scheduling; it allows educators to build relationships, improve schools, and meet assessment goals.
