The Pivotal Year

How Freshmen Can Become Sophomores

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Parent Participation, Student & Student Life
Cover of the book The Pivotal Year by Robert L. Marshall, R&L Education
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert L. Marshall ISBN: 9780585479859
Publisher: R&L Education Publication: September 8, 2004
Imprint: R&L Education Language: English
Author: Robert L. Marshall
ISBN: 9780585479859
Publisher: R&L Education
Publication: September 8, 2004
Imprint: R&L Education
Language: English

The failure of ninth grade students at the state and national level is astronomical and the percentage of students who are retained in the grade or drop out of school as a result has not changed significantly in the past ten years. Freshman year in high school is truly a pivotal year in the lives of many students and a few cost-effective and simple interventions can be implemented to change the current trends of high failure and graduation rate deficits. Although some schools are making gains in this area, the problem is so widespread and commonplace the percentage of improvement is almost negligible. Author Robert Marshall has written this book containing a series of best practices, ideas, interventions and solution strategies to improve ninth grade success and curtail the common practice of grade level retention. Features include: _ Checklists or sample documents to assist with planning and implementation of successful interventions _ A set of web links to successful ideas and practices around the nation _ Successful programs and practices currently working in schools around the nation For middle and high school principals, teachers, and parents.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The failure of ninth grade students at the state and national level is astronomical and the percentage of students who are retained in the grade or drop out of school as a result has not changed significantly in the past ten years. Freshman year in high school is truly a pivotal year in the lives of many students and a few cost-effective and simple interventions can be implemented to change the current trends of high failure and graduation rate deficits. Although some schools are making gains in this area, the problem is so widespread and commonplace the percentage of improvement is almost negligible. Author Robert Marshall has written this book containing a series of best practices, ideas, interventions and solution strategies to improve ninth grade success and curtail the common practice of grade level retention. Features include: _ Checklists or sample documents to assist with planning and implementation of successful interventions _ A set of web links to successful ideas and practices around the nation _ Successful programs and practices currently working in schools around the nation For middle and high school principals, teachers, and parents.

More books from R&L Education

Cover of the book You Can't Do It Alone by Robert L. Marshall
Cover of the book The Flourishing Principal by Robert L. Marshall
Cover of the book From Family Collapse to America's Decline by Robert L. Marshall
Cover of the book How to Finish and Defend Your Dissertation by Robert L. Marshall
Cover of the book Preparing Schools and School Systems for the 21st Century by Robert L. Marshall
Cover of the book Inspire, Empower, Connect by Robert L. Marshall
Cover of the book Kids in the Middle by Robert L. Marshall
Cover of the book Don't Gossip in the Teachers' Lounge by Robert L. Marshall
Cover of the book Improving Teacher Quality by Robert L. Marshall
Cover of the book A Complete Guide to Rubrics by Robert L. Marshall
Cover of the book Narrowing the Achievement Gap by Robert L. Marshall
Cover of the book Declaring War Against Schooling by Robert L. Marshall
Cover of the book Principals as Maverick Leaders by Robert L. Marshall
Cover of the book What We Work With by Robert L. Marshall
Cover of the book Managing the Social Studies Curriculum by Robert L. Marshall
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy