Total Instructional Alignment: From Standards to Student Success [Perfect Paperback]

Lisa Carter (Author)

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Publication Date: January 1, 2007

With all the programs, reform efforts, and innovations designed to fix our schools and improve student achievement, there is one basic question that often goes unasked: Are students actually being taught those things we expect them to learn? Total Instructional Alignment (TIA) explains why the answer to this question is often No, and then details how to implement the TIA three-step process so there is alignment between standards, curriculum, classroom instruction, and assessment. The TIA process ensures that students are being taught what we expect them to learn. It is not teaching to the test ; rather, TIA is teaching to the tested concepts. Leaving no child behind requires all schools design an instructional program that not only aligns instruction to standards, benchmarks, and assessments, but also presents instruction that is aligned to the learning needs of each individual student. The TIA process is a step beyond curriculum alignment; it ensures that alignment occurs in every classroom throughout the entire school and district. Total Instructional Alignment examines vertical and horizontal alignment structures; flexible grouping practices; and the roles of policy, practices, and leadership in redesigning the educational system to ensure that all students learn. Also included are a variety of alignment tools and information on how to sustain the process.

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About the Author

Lisa Carter, Ed.S., received her baccalaureate in early childhood education and masters degrees in early childhood education and school administration, all from East Carolina University. Lisa began her career as an elementary school teacher in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She has served as an administrator at both the elementary and secondary levels, and has worked in rural and urban schools. In recent years, Lisa also helped to establish and served as executive director for the Mayerson Academy for Human Resource Development in Cincinnati, Ohio, recognized for its outstanding work in the professional development of teachers and administrators. She is a noted presenter, keynote speaker, author, and consultant.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Solution Tree (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934009016
• ISBN-13: 978-1934009017
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,593 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great read!, December 19, 2007

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This review is from: Total Instructional Alignment: From Standards to Student Success (Perfect Paperback)

This book was simple to understand and very succint. It did a great job in addressing the issue facing educators today in regards to the various needs of the students.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent tool for administrators and directors, July 26, 2007

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This review is from: Total Instructional Alignment: From Standards to Student Success (Perfect Paperback)

Excellent, concise, thoughtful presentation by Mrs. Carter concerning aligning the taught, tested curriculum as well as vertical and horizontal alignment of the curriculum throughout grade levels and districts.