Beverly Freedman and Raf DiCecco show how to design and implement a rigorous and effective school evaluation process, conducted by personnel from within your district in collaboration with your school leadership team. Here you'll find user-friendly guidance for planning and managing every step of the review process, including



A research-based case for how collaborative school reviews transform teaching and learning


Guidance on ensuring that the review process aligns with the district's mission and goals as well as with the Common Core State Standards


Best practices and protocols for creating review teams and conducting onsite classroom observations


How-to's for effectively using data to gain a balanced view of school performance


A composite case study that brings the collaborative school review process to life


This breakthrough book shows how to bring school and district teams together to shape sustainable, positive change and strengthen student achievement.