Rigor in Your School

Raise the level of rigor in your school and dramatically improve student learning with the tools in this book! In Rigor in Your School: A Toolkit for Leaders, Second Edition, each illuminating exercise is tailored to leaders looking to spread the word on rigor and beat the obstacles to achieving school-wide improvement. In this new edition, the authors answer more questions about common obstacles faced by principals, explore how technology can support rigor in your school, and provide additional information on collaborative tools for building a culture that supports rigor for all.

The tools in this book help you:


Assess where you are now


Evaluate and adjust curriculum


Design an advocacy plan


Ensure accountability with parents


Use your school's schedule to increase rigor


And more!


For both new and experienced leaders, you'll find this easy-to-use toolkit full of practical templates and strategies to implement immediately. Many tools are available as free eResources from our website, www. routledge. com/ 9781138665293.

CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Meet the Authors
Introduction

1. Leadership for Increased Rigor


2. Rigor, Research, and the Change Process


3. Culture


4. Ownership and Shared Vision


5. Managing Data


6. Professional Development


7. Advocacy


8. Shared Accountability


9. Structures that Support Rigor


10. Moving Forward for Growth


11. Professional Development for Your Teachers

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