Resources for Moving…

Building Powerful Learning Environments

Websites

Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO)

http://www.educationrevolution.org/

Center for Collaborative Education

http://www.ccebos.org/

Education Commission of the States

http://www.ecs.org/

National Dropout Prevention Center/Network

http://www.dropoutprevention.org/

Websites

Association for Career and Technical Education

http://www.acteonline.org/

National Association for Charter School Authorizers

http://www.charterauthorizers.org/site/nacsa/

Magnet Schools of America

http://www.magnet.edu/

All Aspects of Industry Building Blocks

http://www.ibtstw.org/stw/glossary.html

Center for Occupational Research and Development

http://www.cord.org/

Websites

Library of the Workplace

http://cord.org/workplacelibrary/indices/academic.html

Secretary Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills

http://wdr.doleta.gov/SCANS/

•Educational Ventures International Foundation - providing grants to benefit mathematics and technology education in underserved areas.

Verizon Foundation - provides a fellowship grant (GIFT) to math and science teachers wishing to develop their professional growth.

•U.S. Department of Education - Grants and Contracts - offers information about current contract and grant opportunities, forecasts for possible upcoming opportunities, instructions for being included on the contract bidders mailing list, and other useful documents.

Books

Getting the Grant: How Educators Can Write Winning Proposals and Manage Successful ProjectsREBECCA GAJDA, RICH TULIKANGAS

Any educator who leads an initiative, heads a committee, chairs a department, manages a team, or coordinates a program will want this A-Z guide. The authors guide you through the steps to take before, during, and after you write a winning proposal. Stock #104001S25

    Sample Chapters

Books

Differentiation in Practice: A Resource Guide for Differentiating Curriculum, Grades 9-12

From Standards to Success: A Guide for School Leaders

Books

Accountability for Learning: How Teachers and School Leaders Can Take Charge

Classroom Instruction That Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement

Books

 

Connecting with Students

Educating Oppositional and Defiant Children

Books

              Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching

Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement: Research on What Works in Schools

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(803) 738-7114

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