From Rigorous Standards into Student Achievement: A Practical Process

In response to new federal legislation, this guide describes a process of designing pacing guides for teachers that outline on a calendar the objectives for each instructional unit, holding staff meetings to periodically review students' progress, and modifying instructional activities for students with special needs. Sample pacing guides are provided. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Michael D. Rettig wrote and edited the highly regarded Block Scheduling series with Robert Lynn Canady and is on the faculty of James Madison University. Laura L. McCullough, a former principal and staff development specialist, is Director of Instruction for Waynesboro (VA) Public Schools. Karen E. Santos, a former teacher, is on the faculty of James Madison University and provides workshops on differentiation of instruction and inclusionary practices. Charles R. Watson, a former teacher and administrator, is director of the School of Education at the University of Evansville. "Well written with lots of examples, this book contains practical ideas which I can use in my own work." Bryan Painter, Principal Keysor Elementary School, Kirkwood, MO