• Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes, Dec/2009

Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes, Dec/2009

Author(s) Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, Robert Eaker, Gayle Karhanek
ISBN10 1935249843
ISBN13 9781935249849
Format Paperback
Pages 243
Year Publish 2009 December

Synopsis

This expansion of Whatever It Takes sharpens the focus on the pyramid of interventions strategy. The authors examine case studies of schools and districts across North America to illustrate how PLC at Work is a sustainable and transferable process that ensures struggling students get the support they need to achieve. They address how to enrich and extend the learning of proficient students and explain how PLC intervention processes align with RTI legislation.

  1. Explore time-tested intervention insights built on the PLC knowledge base.
  2. Learn from real challenges experienced by educators throughout North America.
  3. Use the reproducibles and tools with your staff and team members.
  4. Assess your understanding with a free, downloadable study guide.

About The Authors:

Richard DuFour, EdD, was a public-school educator for 34 years. A prolific author and sought-after consultant, he was recognized as one of the leading authorities on helping schools implement the PLC at Work™ process.

Rebecca DuFour has served as a teacher, school administrator, and central office coordinator. As a former elementary principal, Becky helped her school earn state and national recognition as a model PLC.

Robert Eaker, EdD, is a professor emeritus at Middle Tennessee State University, where he also served as dean of the College of Education and interim vice president and provost.

Gayle Karhanek, an author and a consultant, was director of student services at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, from 1979 to 2004.