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Although schools have moved toward standards-based curriculum and instruction, grading practices and reporting systems have remained largely unchanged Helping headteachers gain support for transitioning from traditional tstandards-based report cards, this book guides educators in aligning assessment and reporting practices with standards-based education and providing more detailed reports of childrens learning and achievement A standards-based report card breaks down each subject area intspecific elements of learning toffer parents and teachers a more thorough description of each childs progress toward proficiency This accessible volume: - Provides a clear framework for developing standards-based report cards - Shows how tcommunicate with parents, students, and other stakeholders about changes - Illustrates how tachieve grading consistency without increasing teachers workloads or violating their professional autonomy Filled with examples of standards-based report cards that can be adapted ta schools needs, this practical resource shows district and school administrators how testablish reporting practices that facilitate learning
