Turning Average Instruction Into Great Instruction Book

List of Figures and Tables vii

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction: Focus xi

1 Overcoming Chaos 1

2 Great Instruction 9

3 Changing Adult Practices 27

4 Aligning and Preparing the Leadership Team 35

5 Equipping Teachers to Provide Great Instruction 63

6 Build Tiers of Support for Struggling Students 73

7 Stop Doing Stuff That Doesn't Help 87

Conclusion: Unrelenting Persistence 105

Appendix 1 Great Instruction 109

Appendix 2 Effective Professional Development Systems 111

Appendix 3 Aligning the Leadership Team 113

Appendix 4 Equipping Teachers to Implement Great Instruction 115

Appendix 5 Stop Doing Stuff That Doesn't Help 117

References 119

About the Author 121