From the Publisher
"Competency-based learning offers schools a way
to promote deeper learning by shifting the focus from time on task to evidence
of mastery. This book focuses on the leadership that is necessary to help a
school community on its journey toward the development of a high-reliability
competency-based system that will challenge students at all levels. The use of
the Marzano Academies model with its sixteen indicators provides a framework to
help readers successfully execute their plan in their organization regardless
of the barriers to implementation that may exist. This book is a must-read for
any educator who is engaged in this important redesign work."
—Brian M. Stack, high school principal,
New Hampshire
"The practical strategies and direction in this
book make it a must-read—not just for anyone interested in becoming a Marzano
Academy—but for anyone who wants to implement competency-based pathways in
their current school or system. Marzano highlights the importance of
modernizing instructional models to be competency-based. The book is an
inspiration to get started and provides guidance for creating coherent,
integrated approaches to student-centered learning. This guidance will help
ensure all learners are prepared for bright futures."
—Susan Patrick, President and CEO, Aurora
Institute
