A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

Implementing
Schoolwide Programs

An Idea Book on Planning

October 1998

Table of Contents

• Letter from Secretary Riley to Educators
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Section I - What Are Schoolwide Programs?
• Section II - An Overview of the Schoolwide Planning Process
• Section III - Planning Schoolwide Program Change
  • Step 1 - Establishing a Planning Team
  • Step 2 - Conducting a Comprehensive Needs Assessment
  • Step 3 - Clarifying Needs and Finding Research-Based Strategies
  • Step 4 - Setting Schoolwide Program Goals
  • Step 5 - Writing the Schoolwide Plan
  • Step 6 - Finalizing the Schoolwide Plan
• Section IV - High-Quality Technical Assistance and Support for Schoolwide Planning
• Section V - Sustaining Schoolwide Programs through Accountability and Continuous Improvement
• Conclusion
• References
• Contributors
• Appendices
  • Planning Tools (not available on line)
  • Resources
  • Resource I - Bibliographic References to Support Schoolwide Programs
    • 1. Planning Comprehensive School Reform
    • 2. Standards-driven Curriculum and Teaching
    • 3. School Capacity-building and Professional Development
    • 4. Accountability and Data-driven Continuous Improvement
    • 5. Parent and Community Involvement
    • 6. Technology
    • 7. Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners
    • 8. Research-based Instructional Models and Approaches
  • Resource II - Idea Books, Federal Laws, and Guidance for Schoolwide Program Planning
  • Resource III - Newletters to Inform Schoolwide Programs
  • Resource IV - Selected U.S. Department of Education Sponsored Service Providers
  • Resource V - Web Sites
  • Resource VI - School Reform Networks and Associations
  • Resource VI - School Reform Networks and Associations (continued)
  • Resource VII - Video Lists
  • Resource VIII - Overview of Key ESEA Programs

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