RESOURCES
Developing High Performing Schools
Ed Source: Algebra 1 Placement
ASCD Smart Brief: A look back at ASCD's 2011 Annual Conference
NY Times: Independence Day – Developing Self-Directed Learning Projects
Edutopia: What's the Secret to Effective Classroom Management?
Center on Instruction: Synopsis of Writing to Read – Evidence for How Writing Can Improve Reading
Improving Middle Grades Math Performance
Why Reading by the End of 3rd Grade Matters (.pdf)
ACSD: Instructional Practices That Work
American Enterprise Institute: Gaining Ground In The Middle Grades (.pdf)
WestEd: Support for Algebra Success (.pdf)
Leadscape: Report: Language (Policy) Matters!
EdSource: Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades: Why Some Schools Do Better
Edutopia: 10 Tips for Engaging Students in Learning
Think Forward: Project Based Learning Institute Ning
Colorin Colorado: Professional Development for ELL Educators: Watch & Learn in the ELL Classroom
New York Times: Proficiency of Black Students Is Found to Be Far Lower Than Expected
ACSD: Closing the Opportunity Gap
Educational Leadership: Interventions That Work
Doing What Works: Reponse to Intervention in Elementary-Middle Math
ACSD Smart Brief: Do low-income students do better in affluent schools?
Center on Instruction: Improving Reading Comprehension in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade
ACSD Smart Brief: Data show project-based learning may help boost achievement
ACSD: The Whole Child Initiative
Educational Leadership: What Makes Kids Do Good Work?
CDE: 2010 Distinguished Elementary Schools (.pdf)
CDE: 2010 Distinguished Secondary Schools (.pdf)
CDE: High Needs Schools: What Does It Take To Beat The Odds (.pdf)
Ed Week: Literary Coaches (.pdf)
Gates Foundation: Lessons Learned and Recommendations for Converting to Small Learning Communities (.pdf)
QEIA API (.pdf)
WestEd: Operating New Schools/Improving Underperforming Schools (.pdf)
Downloads
Multiple Pathways to Student Success:
Envisioning the New California High School (.pdf)
Charter, ESBMM & iDesign Schools
For questions specific to these models, please contact:
Parket Hudnut: - 213.241.8370
Jose Cole-Gutierrez:
Pilot Schools
Within LAUSD please contact Rachel Bonkovsky, Parker Hudnut, and Monique Epps for Pilot support. We also partner with two non-profit organizations, The LA Small Schools Center and the Center for Collaborative Education. These organizations can also provide support and guidance.
Rachel Bonkovsky: - 213.241.7549
Parker Hudnut:
Monique Epps: - 213.241.8370
LA Small Schools Center: - 213.389.8935
Center for Collaborative Education: - 323.313.6292
Partner Sites
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
UTLA - United Teachers Los Angeles
AALA - Associated Administrators of Los Angeles
LAUSD - Los Angeles Unified School Disctrict
L.A. Union - The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
Web Sites
Federal Government Site: What Works Clearinghouse
WestEd: Schools Moving Up