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
Title Page
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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