Table of Contents
The Author vii
Acknowledgments viii
Introduction 1
ONE The Challenge: Closing the Achievement Gap 7
TWO Supervision and Evaluation: Why We Need a New Approach 19
THREE Mini-Observations 1: A System Is Born 43
FOUR Mini-Observations 2: Doing Them Right 57
FIVE Curriculum Design: The Foundation of Good Teaching 87
SIX Interim Assessments: Using During-the-Year Evidence of Learning to Continuously Improve and Evaluate Instruction 103
SEVEN Rubrics: Potent, Efficient End-of-Year Evaluation Tools 123
EIGHT Time Management: Doing First Things First 157
NINE The Role of the Superintendent 173
TEN Putting It All Together 195
APPENDIX A A Slim Curriculum Expectations Booklet: Atlantic Elementary School, Grade 4 Learning Expectations 199
APPENDIX B Examples of Brief Write-Ups after Mini-Observations 213
APPENDIX C A Comparison of Rubrics 219
Bibliography 221
Index 227