{"product_id":"implementing-nclb","title":"Implementing NCLB","description":"   \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImplementing NCLB\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eis an important guide to thinking about how to create the infrastructure to support sustained school improvement. Kimmelman′s extensive experience as an educator coupled with his understanding of policymaking and research allow him to transcend the silos that too often constrain thinking about these issues.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e-Andrew J. Rotherham, Co-Director, Education Sector, Senior Fellow Progressive Policy Institute \u003cbr\u003eMember, Virginia Board of Education \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This inspirational book provides a convincing and compelling call to action. Kimmelman provides plenty of practical examples and moves easily between specific applications and the big picture.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e-Michael Fullan, Professor \u003cbr\u003eOISE, University of Toronto \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I believe this book should be read by every administrator and teacher leader. It provides a framework for schools to address the need for continuous school improvement in order to meet the expectations of NCLB.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e-Theron J. Schutte, Superintendent , Boone Community School District, IA \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow can NCLB directives be successfully applied to school improvement efforts? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeeting the requirements of NCLB is a monumental task. In a concise, straightforward manner, author Paul L. Kimmelman shows readers how to overcome this challenge by building organizational capacity through a knowledge model. This model provides a simple but effective framework for evidence-based continuous improvement that complies with the fundamental underpinnings of NCLB. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA context-setting overview of the politics and education initiatives that led to NCLB   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis of what educational leadership means in an age of accountability   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLessons in leadership from educators, scientists, explorers, and entrepreneurs   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical examples, reflective questions, and action ideas to help link concepts to specific applications   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended resources, publications, and products to help build organizational capacity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIntended for educators and administrators who have an active role in leading their school or district improvement activities, this book will also be an essential resource for focusing the efforts of school improvement and learning teams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259863028056,"sku":"9781412917131","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781412917131.jpg?v=1777816865","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/implementing-nclb","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}