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Beyond Numbers: Making AYP One Student at a Time
A 10-step process uses individual student data to determine how to provide the most effective interventions.
By Heath E. Morrison, Jennifer D. Morrison, and Stephen Bedford

Strategies to Put Instruction Ahead of Technology
Ongoing professional development taught by school-based trainers helps ensure that instructional goals are more important that technological mastery.
By Eric Jones

Three Techniques for Successful Literacy Coaching
Because of the effectiveness of literacy coaching depends heavily on the principal, its important to know what kind of involvement and support will be most effective.
By Rosemarye T. Taylor, Dale E. Moxley, Carol Chanter and Don Boulware

Linking the Teacher Appraisal Process to the School Improvement Plan
When teachers' professional goals are in line with the goals of the school improvement plan, student achievement increases.
By Therese Reddekopp

Physical Restraint and Seclusion Procedures in School Settings - Council for Exceptional Children
New policy adopted in September 2009 by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) regarding physical restraint and seclusion in school settings. In its policy, CEC states that while these procedures can be effective when dealing with children with behavioral issues, they should be implemented only as a last resort when a child or others are in immediate danger.

Informed Consumerism for the College Bound
As the college admission process becomes more competitive, it becomes more important for schools to help students and their families keep a reasonable perspective.
By Peter Van Buskirk

Advancing Toward Shared Decision Making
During a summer meeting, teachers are encouraged to discuss ideas, issues, and solutions, and administrators are committed to using the teachers' input to change policy.
By Lisa Muller and Judi Thorn

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Practical Matters
Recognition, Appreciation, and Fun
By Diane Hodges