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    Tools: Evaluate high expectations and Develop a culture of high expectations

    By Learning Forward / July 1, 2011

    As part of the College Readiness for All Toolbox from the Pathways to College Network, these two pages offer opportunities for principals and school staffs to assess the college-going culture of their school and discuss next steps in building such a culture.

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    Tools: Jumping hurdles and 6 types of family and community involvement

    By Learning Forward / July 1, 2011

    Use these tools to generate new ideas and overcome challenges in building and sustaining a comprehensive program of family and community partnerships.

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    Tool: Time sweep: Who’s talking and when?

    By Anthony Armstrong / June 1, 2011

    Measure how much time the teacher and students spend talking to discover what the time spent talking tells your group about the lesson and how it affects student learning.

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    Tool: Word-for-word record 2: How do the students respond?

    By Anthony Armstrong / June 1, 2011

    Use this tool concurrently with Word-for-word record 1: What questions does the teacher ask?

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    Tool: Word-for-word record 1: What does the teacher ask?

    By Anthony Armstrong / June 1, 2011

    Examine the types of questions teachers can ask and how they affect student engagement and learning with parts one and two of this tool.

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    Tool: Preparing for the research lesson

    By Anthony Armstrong / June 1, 2011

    Plan every detail of a lesson for lesson study observation, including teacher actions, intended and unintended student behaviors, teacher interventions, etc. for group lesson study observations.

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