Foreword Preface The Genesis of the Book A Fresh Approach to Thinking Results A Sequential Model for Program Planning: Organization and Content Acknowledgments About the Author 1. Laying the Foundation: Indentifying Needs Meet William The Achievement Gap William's District Addressing the Problem Making It "Live" for You: A Planning Template 2. Planning How We Got There Paving the Way: Preparing to Develop the Model Developing the Model Making It "Live" for You: A Planning Template 3. Selecting Educators: The Quest for Excellence A Results-Based Selection Process A Student-Focused Outcome Articulating the Selection Process: Why It Is Important What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do Assessment Tools to Ensure Quality in the Selection Process Making It "Live" for You: A Planning Template 4. Developing a Purpose-Driven Curriculum Acquiring Knowledge Planning the Curriculum Organizing and Categorizing the Questions Developing a "Question Wheel" Characteristics of a Preview Curriculum Planning Elements Making It "Live" for You: A Planning Template 5. Value-Added Instruction Instructional Effectiveness Making Critical Decisions Analyzing the Critical Decisions The Acquisition Lesson Making It "Live" for You: A Planning Template 6. Professional Development for Student Learning Finding the Key to Success Setting the Standard for Professional Learning in the Program Student Success and the Standards The PLP and the Professional Growth Design The Role of the Administrator and Coach Lab-Based Staff Development Staff Development Agendas Scheduling Evaluating Professional Development Expected Outcomes for Staff Development Making It "Live" for You: A Planning Template 7. Assessing for Effectiveness: Evaluating Quality Establishing the Evaluation Framework Evaluating the Journey Amplifying Formative Assessment Tools Assessing as Staff Development Appraising, Judging, and Measuring Value Evaluation Design Summative Evaluation Evaluation Results Expanding the Concept Making It "Live" for You: A Planning Template 8. Summary: Exceeding Expectations William Today Moving Forward: Glacing Back Our Challenge Making It "Live" for You: A Planning Template Appendix A: Evaluation Results Appendix B: Expanding the Concept Appendix C: Glossary Resources References Index
"A superb resource, Succeeding With Struggling Students brings innovative ideas and a sense of urgency. Richardson shows what is possible when educators fully commit to high levels of learning for all students and take bold, innovative actions to make success a reality." -Dennis Sparks, Executive Director, National Staff Development Council The ideal framework to promote successful achievement for underachieving students! Schools today are working harder than ever to help ensure that all children can learn and achieve high standards. Marti Richardson, a recognized leader in professional and curriculum development, delivers an innovative, classroom-tested program with planning tools to customize it for any school or district's data-based needs. Designed around a "Learn-It-Teach-It" cycle, the program combines research-based interventions and immediate classroom practice for teachers. Strategies for "preview" instead of "review" instruction move struggling students beyond cycles of repetition, and scaffold learning to help them learn alongside their peers. With an easy-to-understand framework, the program's flexibility makes it adaptable not only for reading but also for other content area instruction. This highly motivational guide provides: Essential questions and templates for administrators Scaffolding for a successful school or district blueprint Tools and strategies for planning and implementation Research-based interventions Links for professional development With a unique approach that can be adopted or adapted, Succeeding With Struggling Students helps underachievers hold on to the previous school year's learning as well as gain ground to put them ahead and prepare them for new learning. This book gives educators the tools needed to implement the process from print to plan!