The Leader's Guide to Standards

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In today's school environment educational leaders are mandated to use academic standards to measure the progress of their school's teachers and students. Despite the wealth of material that addresses the topic of academic standards there is little written for those who must lead the effort to put in place an effective standards system. The Leader's Guide to Standards is a landmark book-- written by Douglas Reeves, an expert in academic standards, performance assessment, and accountability-- that shows school principals, assistant principals, teachers, and district-level administrators how to build a comprehensive accountability system for standards-based reform that focuses on leadership skills. Reeves offers practical recommendations for assessing and nurturing teacher performance, setting up balanced assessment and accountability policies, and making the case for standards to the public. In addition, the book addresses the vital role that policymakers from the local school board to state and national leaders play in the successful implementation of educational standards.

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Douglas B. Reeves

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"Reading this book provides a foundation for a better understandingof the standards movement." (The School Administrator,4/1/2004) "When you complete this book, you may find yourself supportingstandards even if you begin as one of those who object to them."(TCRecord.org, January 15, 2003) "If you're overwhelmed by academic standards, it's probably timefor you to meet Douglas Reeves." (American School BoardJournal, June 2003) "This book will interest both those who want practical guidancefor meeting standards and those who oppose current initiatives."(Choice, June 2003)"The Leader's Guide to Standards is an important resourcefor anyone who cares about getting the standards and accountabilitysystem right. This book gives sound guidance to the manystakeholders who must work together to ensure that our kidssucceed. It is a 'must read'. "--Anne Bryant, executivedirector, National School Boards Association "One of the most important tasks of an educational leader is toshape conversations that lead to improvements in teaching andlearning. The Leader's Guide to Standards prepares leadersto engage in informed, sustained conversation within the educationcommunity about the values, goals, and methods of standards-basededucation. Whatever the readers' views regarding standards, DougReeves provides a clear and articulate starting point formeaningful conversations about this critically important issue."--Dennis Sparks, executive director, National StaffDevelopment Council "There is not a person in the United States who betterunderstands standards." --Bill Habermehl, superintendent,Orange County, California Office of Education "In the on-going debate about the pros and cons of standards,Dr. Reeves presents insights and practical suggestions to addressadding meaning and value to both standards and 'proficiency'. Hisstraight-forward style is very practitioner friendly. The tools,checklists, and forms provide both the novice and veteran educatorwith support for using standards effectively and fairly in beingaccountable for student learning." --Thomas Lockamy, chiefacademic officer, Norfolk Public Schools "For years Douglas Reeves ahs worked with individual schools,districts, and a variety of state departments on the specifics andissues regarding standards and their implementation. This bookbrings together music of the cumulative wisdom gained and impartedby Doug in one engaging and compelling source. Educators at alllevels will benefit from reading it." --Robert J. Marzano,senior scholar, Mid-continent Research for Education and LearningAssociate Professor, Cardinal Stritch University "Doug Reeves has once again provided school administrators withinvaluable guidance in our efforts to help students succeed. Hisbook on leadership may be the best effort to date on the essentialelements of leadership for learning. As always, Doug is practical,uncompromising and clear in his ideas and delivery. If we believethat it takes a change in behavior to change belief, then educatorsnow have a blueprint for leadership action to follow." --ChrisWright, superintendent, Hazelwood, Missouri "In his always lucid and practical fashion, Reeves has laid outthe leader's essential-- and ultimately quitemanageable--task of implementing standards for studentsuccess." --Mike Schmoker, author, Results andResults Fieldbook
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