Shifting to standards-based learning is a big change. Rely on Planning and Teaching in the Standards-Based Classroom to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Authors Jeff Flygare, Jan K. Hoegh, and Tammy Heflebower have created a must-have guide for teachers that delivers straightforward, practical tools and detailed instructions for everything from lesson planning to proficiency scales to parent communication.
• Understand priority standards and proficiency scales. • Develop curriculum maps to plan for the entire year or course. • Follow the steps of the instructional cycle to create standards-based units and lessons. • Help exceptional students continue to thrive and grow in a standards-based environment. • Communicate objectively with students and families about learning.