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This is the best nuts-and-bolts guide for improving teaching and learning in our schools Carr and Harris have been successful in every school district they have consulted in Now we have access ttheir insight and experience in a book that is perfectly laid out with examples and worksheets tguide successful instructional improvement If youre serious about instructional leadership, this is the one book you need on your desk—Kenneth W Eastwood, Superintendent , Middletown City School District, NY Although schools and districts across the country have made notable strides in their instructional programs, educators continue tstruggle with developing curriculum that addresses each learners needs and strengths, is aligned tinstruction and assessment, supports standards-based learning, and results in increased student learning In this book, the authors provide a curriculum and improvement process that not only shows school leaders how tdesign a strong, coherent curriculum but alsleads the reader through the critical processes of implementing and then evaluating that curriculum for instructional improvement This resource is packed with ready-to-use tools that can be tailored tmeet site-specific needs and includes examples from schools and districts, proven strategies, guidelines and worksheets, graphics and vignettes that illustrate key points, and questions that promote reflection The book addresses key issues, including - How is curriculum put together? - Whshould be involved and what should be included? - How should we gabout it and how long will it take? - What should be considered during implementation? - How is curriculum evaluated? Whether you are experienced or just getting started, Improving Standards-Based Learning provides an accessible framework with numerous tools for developing a curriculum that can generate substantive improvement in teaching and learning
