Accountability for Learning : How Teachers and School Leaders Can Take Charge

by Reeves, Douglas B.

• ISBN13: 9780871208330
• ISBN10: 0871208334
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-02-01
• Publisher: Assn for Supervision & Curriculum

Summary

A guide to building a student-centered accountability program through teaching, leadership, the curriculum, and the involvement of parents and the community.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vi
Introduction	1	(4)
The ``A-Word'': Why People Hate Accountability and What You Can Do About It	5	(8)
Accountability Essentials: Identifying and Measuring Teaching Practices	13	(15)
The Accountable Teacher	28	(18)
Teacher Empowerment: Bottom-Up Accountability	46	(10)
A View from the District	56	(27)
The Policymaker's Perspective	83	(23)
Putting It All Together: Standards, Assessment, and Accountability	106	(11)
Appendix A: A Sample Comprehensive Accountability System	117	(22)
Appendix B: Tools for Developing and Implementing an Accountability System	139	(5)
Appendix C: Contact Information for State Departments of Education and Other Organizations	144	(6)
References	150	(3)
Index	153	(6)
About the Author	159