50 Ways to Close the Achievement Gap (Multimedia Kit)

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 by Carolyn J. Downey, et al. Welcome and Book Study Seminars Introduction Introduction Mini-Lecture I.1: Beginnings and Study Seminar Goals Video Segment and Discussion Activity I.2: Author Goals and Introduction Reading and Discussion Activity I.3: Book Preface and Introduction Reading and Discussion Activity I.4 Six Standards Video Segment and Discussion Activity I.5: 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 Activities 1.A: Standard One Introduction Video Segment and Discussion Activity 1.B: Standard One Overview Reading and Journal Exercise Activity 1.C: Nine Strategies of Standard One Discussion Activity 1.D: Analysis of Standard One Video Segment and Discussion Activity 1.E: User Comments Regarding Standard One and Its' Strategies Application Exercise 1.F: Recommended Next Steps for Moving Toward the Meeting of Standard One Expectations Closure Activities 1.G: Plus/Delta and Reflection Journal Exercise Handouts for Standard One Standard Two: Provide Assessments with the Curriculum Introduction Mini-Lecture and Discussion Starter Activities 2.A: Standard Two Introduction Video Segment and Discussion Activity 2.B: Standard Two Overview Reading and Journal Exercise Activity 2.C: Nine Strategies of Standard Two Discussion Activity 2.D: Analysis of Standard Two Video Segment and Discussion Activity 2.E: User Comments Regarding Standard Two and Its' Strategies Application Exercise 2.F: Recommended Next Steps for Moving Toward the Meeting of Standard Two Expectations Closure Activities 2.G: 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 Activities 3.A: Standard Three Introduction Video Segment and Discussion Activity 3.B: Standard Three Overview Reading and Journal Exercise Activity 3.C: Nine Strategies of Standard Three Discussion Activity 3.D: Analysis of Standard Three Video Segment and Discussion Activity 3.E: User Comments Regarding Standard Three and Its' Strategies Application Exercise 3.F: Recommended Next Steps for Moving Toward the Meeting of Standard Three Expectations Closure Activities 3.G: 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 Activities 4.A: Standard Four Introduction Video Segment and Discussion Activity 4.B: Standard Four Overview Reading and Journal Exercise Activity 4.C: Seven Strategies of Standard Four Discussion Activity 4.D: Analysis of Standard Four Video Segment and Discussion Activity 4.E: User Comments Regarding Standard Four and Its' Strategies Application Exercise 4.F: Recommended Next Steps for Moving Toward the Meeting of Standard Four Expectations Closure Activities 4.G: Plus/Delta and Reflection Journal Exercise Handouts for Standard Four Standard Five: Establish Curriculum Expectations, Monitoring, and Accountability Introduction Mini-Lecture and Discussion Starter Activities 5.A: Standard Five Introduction Video Segment and Discussion Activity 5.B: Standard Five Overview Reading and Journal Exercise Activity 5.C: Five Strategies of Standard Five Discussion Activity 5.D: Analysis of Standard Five Video Segment and Discussion Activity 5.E: User Comments Regarding Standard Five and Its' Strategies Application Exercise 5.F: Recommended Next Steps for Moving Toward the Meeting of Standard Five Expectations Closure Activities 5.G: 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 Activities 6.A: Standard Six Introduction Video Segment and Discussion Activity 6.B: Standard Six Overview Reading and Journal Exercise Activity 6.C: Eleven Strategies of Standard Six Discussion Activity 6.D: Analysis of Standard Six Video Segment and Discussion Activity 6.E: User Comments Regarding Standard Six and Its' Strategies Application Exercise 6.F: Recommended Next Steps for Moving Toward the Meeting of Standard Six Expectations Closure Activities 6.G: 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