The following information is taken from an article by Gordon Cawelti entitled, Improving Achievement, and was provided to those present. I found the article thought provoking and thought you might as well. Practices that result in substantially improved student achievement Tutoring. Early childhood programs. Behavioral classroom techniques.
Teachers make frequent use of teaching cues, active engagement, and reinforcement.
Parents engage in activities designed to buttress the school s standards and curriculum. Classroom management skills. Good training for teachers on managing students makes more time for instruction. Time on task. Achievement does vary according to how much instructional time is spent on a subject.