by Douglas B. Reeves 2004, 392 pp, hardcover “This book will interest both those who want practical guidance for meeting standards and those who oppose current initiatives." –Choice In today's school environment, educational leaders are mandated to use academic standards to measure the progress of their school's teachers and students. Despite the wealth of material that addresses the topic of academic standards, there is little written for those who must lead the effort to put an effective standards system in place. The Leader's Guide to Standards is a landmark book—written by Douglas Reeves, an expert in academic standards, performance assessment, and accountability—that shows school principals and assistant principals, teachers, and district-level administrators how to build a comprehensive accountability system for standards-based reform that focuses on leadership skills. Reeves offers practical recommendations for assessing and nurturing teacher performance, setting up balanced assessment and accountability policies, and making the case for standards to the public. In addition, the book addresses the vital role that policymakers from the local school board to state and national leaders play in the successful implementation of education standards. NONMEMBER PRICE: $29.00 |