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Latest Issue

JSD, December 2011, Vol. 32, No. 6

Effective Teaching

Published on December 1, 2011

At issue
JSD Professional learning guide (read article)

Use this companion to the December 2011 issue of JSD to facilitate discussion and reflection of the thematic articles. (Available to the public.)
The elements of effective teaching: Professional learning moves vision, framework, and performance standards into action. (read article)

For teachers in classrooms, effective professional learning is the single most powerful pathway to promote continuous improvement in teaching. (Available to the public.)
By Joellen Killion , Stephanie Hirsh

What makes a good teacher? The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation digs for answers with its Measures of Effective Teaching project. (read article)

Vicki Phillips from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation talks with Learning Forward about the foundation's investment in effective teaching and the role of professional learning. (Available to the public.)
By Stephanie Hirsh

The view from the seats: Student input provides a clearer picture of what works in schools. (read article)

A framework called the Seven C's is delivering data on student engagement, opening the door to improved professional learning. (Available to the public.)
By Tracy Crow

Measurement makeover: Florida district revamps teacher evaluation to focus on student achievement. (read article)

Hillsborough County (Fla.) Public Schools' new teacher evaluation system uses multiple measures, including peer and mentor observations and student learning data. (Available to the public.)
By Valerie von Frank

Teachers give IMPACT low marks on support and professional development. (read article)

D.C.'s controversial evaluation system is making strides, but critics say it falls short on what teachers need most. (Available to the public.)
By Susan Headden , Elena Silva

Rising above the floodwaters: TAP helps Louisiana school rebuild professional learning program. (read article)

Since Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005. N.P. Trist Middle School in Maraux, La., has survived and thrived, and was recently recognized by the TAP System for Teacher and Student Advancement for its gains in student and teacher learning. (Available to the public.)
By Anthony Armstrong

DEPARTMENTS
From the editor (read article)

(Available to the public.)
By Tracy Crow

Essentials: Keeping up with hot topics in the field (read article)

  • State policy and data
  • Improving rural schools
  • Teacher leaders speak out
  • Union-management partnerships
  • Sharing resources
  • Public school reform
  • Expanded-time schools
  • Induction and retention
(Available to the public.)

Tool (read article)

Integrating individual professional learning into comprehensive learning systems. (Available to the public.)
Cultural proficiency (read article)

The ability to value diversity requires extensive, ongoing learning experiences. (Available to the public.)
By Patricia L. Guerra , Sarah W. Nelson

Collaborative culture (read article)

Vulnerability is power in leadership and relationships. (Available to the public.)
By Susan Scott , Deli Moussavi-Bock

@ Learning Forward (read article)

  • New trustees elected
  • Book Club selection
  • On Board: Mark Diaz offers recipes for effectiveness
  • Kentucky selected for Common Core project
  • Learning Forward Awards 2011
(Available to the public.)

From the director (read article)

(Available to the public.)
By Stephanie Hirsh

All Issues

December 2011, Vol. 32, No. 6
Effective Teaching

October 2011, Vol. 32, No. 5
Learning Designs

August 2011, Vol. 32, No. 4
Standards for Professional Learning
This issue is supported by MetLife Foundation.

June 2011, Vol. 32, No. 3
Teacher leadership

April 2011, Vol. 32, No. 2
Professional learning journeys

February 2011, Vol. 32, No. 1
Working with external partners

December 2010, Vol. 31, No. 6
Policy

October 2010, Vol. 31, No. 5
Content-specific

August 2010, Vol. 31, No. 4
Social justice

June 2010, Vol. 31, No. 3
The new central office

April 2010, Vol. 31, No. 2
Leadership
This issue is funded by The Wallace Foundation.

February 2010, Vol. 31, No. 1
Technology

December 2009, Vol. 30, No. 5
The Basic Ingredients

Fall 2009, Vol. 30, No. 4
Learning Schools

Summer 2009, Vol. 30, No. 3
Transforming Teaching

Spring 2009, Vol. 30, No. 2
Building Support

Winter 2009, Vol. 30, No. 1
What Works

Fall 2008, Vol. 29, No. 4
Examining Evidence

Summer 2008, Vol. 29, No. 3
Professional Learning Communities

Spring 2008, Vol. 29, No. 2
Professional Learning for Principals

Winter 2008, Vol. 29, No. 1
English Language Learners

Fall 2007, Vol. 28, No. 4
Theme: The High School

Summer 2007, Vol. 28, No. 3
Theme: The Road Ahead

Spring 2007, Vol. 28, No. 2
Theme: Time

Winter 2007, Vol. 28, No. 1
Theme: Support for School-Based Coaches

Fall 2006, Vol. 27, No. 4
Theme: Closing the Achievement Gap

Summer 2006, Vol. 27, No. 3
Theme: Writing

Spring 2006, Vol. 27, No. 2
Theme: Improving high-performing schools

Winter 2006, Vol. 27, No. 1
Theme: Assessment

Fall 2005, Vol. 26, No. 4
Theme: Differentiation

Summer 2005, Vol. 26, No. 3
Theme: Support Staff

Spring 2005, Vol. 26, No. 2
Theme: Leadership at the School Level

Winter 2005, Vol. 26, No. 1
Theme: Moving from Standards to Practice

Fall 2004, Vol. 25, No. 4
Theme: Mathematics and Science

Summer 2004, Vol. 25, No. 3
Theme: Ideas That Work

Spring 2004, Vol. 25, No. 2
Theme: School-Based Staff Development

Winter 2004, Vol. 25, No. 1
Theme: The Big Picture

Fall 2003, Vol. 24, No. 4
Theme: Evaluation

Summer 2003, Vol. 24, No. 3
Theme: Resources

Spring 2003, Vol. 24, No. 2
Theme: Literacy

Winter 2003, Vol. 24, No. 1
Theme: How Educators Learn

Fall 2002, Vol. 23, No. 4
Theme: New Teachers

Summer 2002, Vol. 23, No. 3
Theme: Culture

Spring 2002, Vol. 23, No. 2
Theme: Lifting Low Performance

Winter 2002, Vol. 23, No. 1
Theme: Technology Makes the Grade

Fall 2001, Vol. 22, No. 4
Theme: High-Performing Schools

Summer 2001, Vol. 22, No. 3
Theme: NSDC Standards for Staff Development

Spring 2001, Vol. 22, No. 2
Theme: Diversity

Winter 2001, Vol. 22, No. 1
Theme: The Principal

Fall 2000, Vol. 21, No. 4
Theme: Teacher Quality

Summer 2000, Vol. 21, No. 3
Theme: Advocacy for Quality Staff Development

Spring 2000, Vol. 21, No. 2
Theme: Partnerships

Winter 2000, Vol. 21, No. 1
Theme: Data-Driven Staff Development

Fall 1999, Vol. 20, No. 4
Theme: Teacher Leadership

Summer 1999, Vol. 20, No. 3
Theme: Powerful Designs

Spring 1999, Vol. 20, No. 2
Theme: Time

Winter 1999, Vol. 20, No. 1
Theme: Standards

Fall 1998, Vol. 19, No. 4
Theme: Evaluation

Summer 1998, Vol. 19, No. 3
Theme: Change

Spring 1998, Vol. 19, No. 2
Theme: What Makes Staff Development Successful?

Winter 1998, Vol. 19, No. 1
Theme: Technology in Staff Development

Winter 1994, Vol. 15, No. 1
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Summer 1992, Vol. 13, No. 3
One article available.


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