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Image of publication cover A Teacher's Guide for Getting Serious About the System (2012)
This brief companion book to Getting Serious About the System: A Fieldbook for District and School Leaders provides teachers with background on systemic school improvement and illustrates where they and other stakeholders fit in the process ...
Image of publication cover Getting Serious About the System: A Fieldbook for District and School Leaders (2012)
This fieldbook shows how to avoid a haphazard approach to school improvement by focusing on all aspects of the system and on specific issues that have the most impact upon student achievement. This multidimensional process also entails increasing ...
Image of publication cover The Problem with Math is English (2012)

This publication illustrates how students often understand fundamental mathematical concepts at a superficial level. Written to inspire aha moments, the book enables teachers to help students identify and comprehend the nuances and true meaning ...

Image of publication cover Reclaiming Our Teaching Profession (2011)
This book shows educators how to use the transformative power of professional learning in community to raise the professional stature of educators. The authors provide clear steps and real-school examples with a focus on collaborative adult learning ...
Image of publication cover Professional Learning Communities Assessment-Revised (PLCA-R) Online (2010)
The Professional Learning Communities Assessment-Revised is a questionnaire that measures staff perceptions of school practices related to six dimensions of a professional learning community and its related attributes.
Image of publication cover Working Systemically in Action: Engaging Family & Community (2010)
Many educators recognize the importance of family and community involvement in school improvement efforts and are seeking to reframe the way they engage these groups. This publication, which supplements
Image of publication cover A Practitioner's Guide: Building and Managing Quality Afterschool Programs (2009)
A Practitioner's Guide: Building and Managing Quality Afterschool Programs is designed to share with you the practices that can help you cover it all—great programming, terrific staff, positive relationships, and plenty of resources ...
Image of publication cover Change Facilitator Stages of Concern Questionnaire (CFSoCQ) Online (2009)
This product is an online version of the Change Facilitator Stages of Concern Questionnaire that can be completed online by many participants in a short amount of time. The product provides access for a "survey coordinator" to the online ...
Image of publication cover Literacy in Afterschool: An Instructor's Guide to Read Alouds with the Afterschool Training Toolkit (2008)

The National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning developed this instructor’s guide to accompany its Afterschool Training Toolkit, a free online staff development tool. Both the guide and the ...

Image of publication cover Literacy in Afterschool: An Instructor's Guide to the Afterschool Training Toolkit (2008)

The six promising practices in student achievement in literacy identified in the Afterschool Training Toolkit are as follows: Book Discussion Groups and Literature Circles; Read Aloud; Story and Literature Dramatizations; Writing; Family Literacy ...

Image of publication cover Math in Afterschool: An Instructor's Guide to the Afterschool Training Toolkit (2008)
The seven promising practices in afterschool math identified in the Afterschool Training Toolkit are as follows: Finding Math; Math Centers; Math Games; Math Projects; Math Tools; Math Tutoring; Family Connections. When used with the Afterschool ...
Image of publication cover Science in Afterschool: An Instructor's Guide to the Afterschool Training Toolkit (2008)
The five promising practices in afterschool for science identified in the Afterschool Training Toolkit are as follows: Investigating Science Through Inquiry; Exploring Science Through Projects and Problems; Integrating Science Across the Curriculum; ...
Image of publication cover Stages of Concern Questionnaire Online (2008)
This online version of the Stages of Concern Questionnaire enables researchers and evaluators to use their computers to score questionnaires; analyze the results; and produce multiple types of reports, including individual, total-sample, and ...
Image of publication cover Texas e-Plan: an Online Technology Plan Builder for Texas School Districts (2008)
Texas e-Plan is an online system for developing, submitting, reviewing, and approving technology plans. Every district, charter school, and education service center in Texas—more than 1,400 entities—are required to submit their ...
Image of publication cover Working Systemically in Action: A Guide for Facilitators (2008)
Produced by a team of SEDL staff who drew upon more than 3 decades of school reform research and theory, the Working Systemically approach is a process for school improvement and increased student achievement that focuses on key components and ...
Image of publication cover Leading Professional Learning Communities: Voices from Research and Practice (2007)
The book illustrates how professional learning communities (PLCs) can help increase leadership capacity, embed professional development in daily work, create a positive school culture and develop accountability. But it also addresses how to manage ...
Image of publication cover Moving NSDC's Staff Development Standards into Practice: Innovation Configurations (Volume II CD-ROMs - set of five) (2007)
This five CD-ROM set provides Innovation Configurations maps for higher education institutions, state education agencies, professional associations, external assistance providers, and directors of staff development of school systems. The maps are ...
Image of publication cover Moving NSDC's Staff Development Standards into Practice: Innovation Configurations Volume II - Director of Staff Development (2007)
This CD-ROM is one of a set of five CD-ROMs that provide Innovation Configurations maps for directors of staff development of school systems. The maps are accompanied by introductory material that explains the concept and use of Innovation ...
Image of publication cover Moving NSDC's Staff Development Standards into Practice: Innovation Configurations Volume II - External Assistance Provider (2007)
This CD-ROM is one of a set of five CD-ROMs that provide Innovation Configurations maps for external assistance providers. The maps are accompanied by introductory material that explains the concept and use of Innovation Configurations and their ...
Image of publication cover Moving NSDC's Staff Development Standards into Practice: Innovation Configurations Volume II - Institution of Higher Education (2007)
This CD-ROM is one of a set of five CD-ROMs that provide Innovation Configurations maps for higher education institutions. The maps are accompanied by introductory material that explains the concept and use of Innovation Configurations and their ...
Image of publication cover Moving NSDC's Staff Development Standards into Practice: Innovation Configurations Volume II - Professional Association (2007)
This CD-ROM is one of a set of five CD-ROMs that provide Innovation Configurations maps for professional associations. The maps are accompanied by introductory material that explains the concept and use of Innovation Configurations and their ...
Image of publication cover Moving NSDC's Staff Development Standards into Practice: Innovation Configurations Volume II - State Education Agency (2007)
This CD-ROM is one of a set of five CD-ROMs that provide Innovation Configurations maps for state education agencies. The maps are accompanied by introductory material that explains the concept and use of Innovation Configurations and their ...
Image of publication cover Technology as a Catalyst for School Communities: Beyond Boxes and Bandwidth (2007)
This book tells the stories of educators at three schools who developed communities of practice as part of their effort to integrate technology into classroom instruction.
Image of publication cover Beyond the Building: A Facilitation Guide for School, Family, and Community Connections (2006)
This multimedia toolkit will help educators and community organizers understand and learn how to facilitate family and community involvement.
Image of publication cover Energizing Staff Development Using Film Clips: Memorable Movie Moments That Promote Reflection, Conversation, and Action (2006)
This book discusses television and film clips that staff developers can use to encourage discussion and reflection on pertinent common themes.
Image of publication cover Measuring Implementation in Schools: Innovation Configurations (2006)
This updated manual describes how to use Innovation Configuration Maps to clarify what an innovation or change looks like along a continuum from high-quality implementation to least-desired practices.
Image of publication cover Measuring Implementation in Schools: Levels of Use (2006)
This updated manual discusses how individuals behave and react with respect to specific change. The tool helps researchers and evaluators determine the extent to which an innovation is being implemented by distinguishing among three levels of nonuse ...
Image of publication cover Measuring Implementation in Schools: The Stages of Concern Questionnaire (2006)
This updated manual explains how to use and score the Stages of Concern Questionnaire, which assesses teacher concerns about new programs and practices. The product includes a MS Word version of the questionnaire and scoring sheets, as well as a ...
Image of publication cover Taking Charge of Change (2006)
This easy-to-read introduction to the Concerns-Based Adoption Model is a cornerstone in the school-change literature. The book provides concepts, tools, and techniques that educators can use to facilitate school change and improvement programs.
Image of publication cover Promoting Technology Leadership (2005)
This series of professional development activities is designed for school administrators who need to help school leaders learn more about technology planning and integration for their campus or school district.
Image of publication cover SEDL i-Plan: Online School Improvement Planning Tool (2005)
SEDL i-Plan is an online school improvement planning tool customized for Galena Park ISD. The system allows campus contacts to log on and create a plan, including a campus profile, plan introduction, needs assessment, goals, appendix, and several ...
Image of publication cover Cognitive Foundations of Learning to Read: A Framework (2000)
This book provides a concise summary of the research findings related to how children learn to read. A graphical representation of the framework is provided to familiarize teachers with the cognitive elements that research has shown to be essential ...
Image of publication cover Literacy Profile Folder (quantity 10) (2000)
This portfolio system helps teachers track individual student data in the areas outlined in Cognitive Foundations of Learning to Read: A Framework.
Image of publication cover Making Assessment Work for Everyone: How to Build on Student Strengths (2000)
This publication provides teachers with research information and practical ideas for modifying assessments to make them more effective.
Image of publication cover Renovar el Sentido de la Enseñanza (1999)
Este folleto anima a profesores a recordar por qué se hicieron profesores en primer lugar, y después ayuda a cambiar sus prácticas para hacerlas más significativas para sus estudiantes y el aprendizaje de ellos.
Image of publication cover Restoring Meaning to Teaching (1999)
This booklet engages teachers in recalling why they became teachers in the first place, and then changes their practice to make it more meaningful for children and their learning.
Image of publication cover Building Home, School, and Community Partnerships (1995)
These three handbooks identify a successful process and key issues in the development of home, school, and community partnerships, and provide lessons learned from five demonstration sites.
Image of publication cover Measuring Change Facilitator Stages of Concern: A Manual for Use of the CFSoC Questionnaire (1991)
This book is for use with change facilitators such as principals, staff developers, and teacher leaders who have concerns that are identical in dynamics to those on the front line of educational innovation.
Image of publication cover A Manual for Assessing Open-Ended Statements of Concern about an Innovation (1976)
This manual equips you with procedures for analyzing and understanding teachers' concerns when presented as open-ended statements.
Image of publication cover Great TEKSpectations: Innovative Learning Scenarios for the LOTE Classroom (2001)
This publication of the Languages Other Than English Center for Educator Development (LOTE CED) contains 30 examples of thematic units of study that focus on the five Cs of language learning (Communication, Cultures, Comparisons, Connections, and ...
Image of publication cover Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Language (Paso Partners): An Instructional Program Volume I (Grades K-1) (1993)
This publication attacks the problem of poor mathematics and science achievement among Limited English Proficient Hispanic students in grades K-1.
Image of publication cover Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Language (Paso Partners): An Instructional Program Volume II (Grades 2-3) (1993)
This publication attacks the problem of poor mathematics and science achievement among Limited English Proficient Hispanic students in grades 2-3.
Image of publication cover Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Language (Paso Partners): An Instructional Program, Volumes I and II Bundle (1993)
This two-volume curriculum and resource guide helps K-3 teachers develop instructional activities to increase mathematics and science achievement among Limited English Proficient students. Volume I focuses on grades K-1; Volume II focuses on grades ...
Image of publication cover Emerging Issues, A New Wave of Evidence, and Diversity: Set of Three School, Family, and Community Connections Publications (2004)
The first three in a series of four research syntheses focusing on family and community connections with schools available together at a discounted price.
Image of publication cover Readiness: School, Family, & Community Connections (2004)
The fourth research synthesis focusing on family and community connections with schools describes 48 research studies on the contextual factors associated with children's school readiness.
Image of publication cover Diversity: School, Family, and Community Connections (2003)
SEDL's third research synthesis in a series on family and community connections with schools focuses on race/ethnicity, culture (including language), and socioeconomic status.
Image of publication cover Emerging Issues and A New Wave of Evidence: Set of Two School, Family, and Community Connections Publications (2003)
The first two in a series of four research syntheses focusing on family and community connections with schools available together at a discounted price.
Image of publication cover A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family, and Community Connections on Student Achievement (2002)
This review of the research examines the growing evidence that family and community connections with schools make a difference in student success.
Image of publication cover Emerging Issues in School, Family, & Community Connections (2001)
This research synthesis highlights critical areas of work in family and community connections with schools where clarification, agreement, and further development are needed.
Image of publication cover Building Reading Proficiency at the Secondary Level: A Guide to Resources (2000)
This publication reviews the scholarly literature to determine (a) current theoretical perspectives and research findings on building reading proficiency at the secondary level and (b) the implications of these findings for classroom instruction.
Image of publication cover Planning into Practice: Resources for Planning, Implementing, and Integrating Technology (2000)
This book provides resources, tools, and worksheets to help teachers, principals, and administrators create and implement effective technology plans.