This multimedia kit provides staff developers with discussion questions and focused activities for leading a book study seminar on 50 researched-based strategies for developing equitable schools.Includes: DVD (191 min.), Facilitator's Guide, CD-ROM, Companion Book

Preface
Dedication
About the Author of the Facilitator's Guide and Video
About the Authors of the Book
How to Use This Guide
Standard by-Standard Study Guide for 50 Ways to Close the Achievement Gap
Welcome and Book Study Seminars Introduction
Introduction Mini-Lecture I.1: Beginnings and Study Seminar Goals
Video Segment and Discussion
Author Goals and Introduction
Reading and Discussion
Book Preface and Introduction
Reading and Discussion
Six Standards
Video Segment and Discussion
History and Overview
Journal Exercise Handouts for Welcome and Book Study Seminars Introduction
Standard One: Establish a Well-Crafted, Focused, Valid, and Clear Curriculum to Direct Teaching
Introduction Mini-Lecture and Discussion Starter
Standard One Introduction
Video Segment and Discussion
Standard One Overview
Reading and Journal Exercise
Nine Strategies of Standard One
Discussion
Analysis of Standard One
Video Segment and Discussion
User Comments Regarding Standard One and Its' Strategies
Application
Recommended Next Steps for Moving Toward the Meeting of Standard One Expectations
Closure
Plus/Delta and Reflection
Journal Exercise Handouts for Standard One
Standard Two: Provide Assessments with the Curriculum
Introduction Mini-Lecture and Discussion Starter
Standard Two Introduction
Video Segment and Discussion
Standard Two Overview
Reading and Journal Exercise
Nine Strategies of Standard Two
Discussion
Analysis of Standard Two
Video Segment and Discussion
User Comments Regarding Standard Two and Its' Strategies
Application
Recommended Next Steps for Moving Toward the Meeting of Standard Two Expectations
Closure
Plus/Delta and Reflection
Journal Exercise Handouts for Standard Two
Standard Three: Align Program and Instructional Resources with the Curriculum
Introduction Mini-Lecture and Discussion Starter
Standard Three Introduction
Video Segment and Discussion
Standard Three Overview
Reading and Journal Exercise
Nine Strategies of Standard Three
Discussion
Analysis of Standard Three
Video Segment and Discussion
User Comments Regarding Standard Three and Its' Strategies
Application
Recommended Next Steps for Moving Toward the Meeting of Standard Three Expectations
Closure
Plus/Delta and Reflection
Journal Exercise Handouts for Standard Three
Standard Four: Use a Mastery Learning Approach and Effective Teaching Strategies
Introduction Mini-Lecture and Discussion Starter
Standard Four Introduction
Video Segment and Discussion
Standard Four Overview
Reading and Journal Exercise
Seven Strategies of Standard Four
Discussion
Analysis of Standard Four
Video Segment and Discussion
User Comments Regarding Standard Four and Its' Strategies
Application
Recommended Next Steps for Moving Toward the Meeting of Standard Four Expectations
Closure
Plus/Delta and Reflection
Journal Exercise Handouts for Standard Four
Standard Five: Establish Curriculum Expectations, Monitoring, and Accountability
Introduction Mini-Lecture and Discussion Starter
Standard Five Introduction
Video Segment and Discussion
Standard Five Overview
Reading and Journal Exercise
Five Strategies of Standard Five
Discussion
Analysis of Standard Five
Video Segment and Discussion
User Comments Regarding Standard Five and Its' Strategies
Application
Recommended Next Steps for Moving Toward the Meeting of Standard Five Expectations
Closure
Plus/Delta and Reflection
Journal Exercise Handouts for Standard Five
Standard Six: Institute Effective District and School Planning, Staff Development, and Resource Allocation, and Provide a Quality Learning Environment
Introduction Mini-Lecture and Discussion Starter
Standard Six Introduction
Video Segment and Discussion
Standard Six Overview
Reading and Journal Exercise
Eleven Strategies of Standard Six
Discussion
Analysis of Standard Six
Video Segment and Discussion
User Comments Regarding Standard Six and Its' Strategies
Application
Recommended Next Steps for Moving Toward the Meeting of Standard Six Expectations
Closure
Plus/Delta and Reflection
Journal Exercise Handouts for Standard Six
Summary and Multi-Year Planning
Reading and Discussion Activity S.A: Summary
Video Segment and Discussion Activity S.B: Themes
Video Segment and Discussion Activity S.C: Planning
Video Segment and Discussion Activity S.D: Conclusion
Ways to Organize the Book Study
Seminar Series Evaluation Sample
References
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