Summary
Contents
Subject index
We know that high quality professional learning can play a significant role in advancing student achievement. This book is aimed at school board members with a desire to deepen their understanding of professional learning as a means to improving their decision making and, ultimately, improving outcomes for educators and their students. Each chapter focuses on a critical decision point that boards frequently encounter. Through a combination of descriptive text, case vignettes, and activities, board members will cultivate a deeper understanding of each decision point, its connection to professional learning, and an enhanced capacity to confront problems.
Setting School Calendars: Providing Time for Educator Learning
Setting School Calendars: Providing Time for Educator Learning
A Story
Maria Ceballos reviews the agenda for the upcoming meeting. Voting on the school calendar is among the most contentious issues her school board faces each year. Several years ago, the school board asked the superintendent to seek greater community input before a calendar was recommended to the board. In consultation with his executive team, the superintendent formed a committee, which included teachers, principals, parents, community leaders, and district office staff, to develop a calendar.
Convening the Committee to Begin Work
To accomplish its assignment, the calendar committee begins meeting in October and completes its work in March. It is charged with recommending three calendar options to the school board. Part of ...
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