Creating and sustaining small learning communities : strategies and tools for transforming high schools /
Sammon, Grace M.
Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press,
c2008.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 220-221) and index.
1. The journey begins -- 2. Formation, study and awareness: the sum of the parts -- 3. Leading an improvement process: changes in practice are inevitable -- 4. The plan's the thing: establishing structures -- 5.  Establishing SLC teams: developing the mission, culture and schedule -- 6. Curriculum for college and careers -- 7. Professional practice -- 8. Powerful partnerships -- 9. The student experience: making it personal -- 10. Sustaining: the experts are amongst us -- Resources -- References.
School improvement programs.
Career academies.
Individualized instruction.
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