Standards and School Reform

Question 1

Professional Learning Communities

Answer 1

A group of people ensuring that students learn, collaborating for school improvement and removing barriers to success, and focusing on results.

Question 2

School Improvement Process

Answer 2

Gradual improvement with community efforts.

Question 3

Success for All

Answer 3

Assume all kids can read – reading books, tutors, eight week reading assessments.

Question 4

School Development Plan

Answer 4

A reform program with principles of child, adolescent, and adult development. Is guided by 3 principles: decision making, problem-solving, and collaboration. Has an environment that promotes interactions necessary for development and learning.

Question 5

Essential Schools

Answer 5

Master a common core of information and skills, and is in-depth and rigorous. Principles: using mind with a focus on essential learning goals, apply goals to all students, personalized teaching and learning, real task performance with multiple forms of evidence.