Publisher's Synopsis
Create a schoolwide foundation to ensure academic success for ALL students
This useful guide supports the needs of culturally, linguistically, and academically diverse learners and demonstrates how a shared vision can increase student engagement and ensure that not-so-common learners benefit from academic rigor.
Taking a system-wide approach, the authors offer educators a model arranged in six distinct yet complementary pathways to improve programs, policies, and practices for diverse learners. This innovative framework includes:
- Mapping and aligning an integrated curriculum-making the mainstream curricula accessible for all learners
- Collaborative planning and assessment-pooling intelligence so the whole is greater than the sum of its parts
- Teaching students explicit learning strategies-empowering students by increasing student-led learning
- Promoting disciplinary literacy-providing all students with access to pertinent academic language learning
Featuring helpful tables that outline key concepts and real-life vignettes from schools that have successfully applied the principles, this book unlocks success for all students.
"Dove, Honigsfeld, and Cohan recognize the urgent need for practices to change on a schoolwide basis so that diverse learners can be positioned to succeed with the Common Core. This book outlines inclusive practices so that all students are included in these important conversations."
-Diane Staehr Fenner, President
DSF Consulting
"In Beyond Core Expectations, the authors present a coherent framework for schoolwide instructional inclusiveness. This book is an essential guide for educators with a vision for true college and career readiness for ALL students, driven by sound curriculum, instruction and assessment practices."
-Cheryl H. Champ, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Sewanhaka Central High School District, Floral Park, NY
