Description: Solving Disproportionality and Achieving Equity: A Leader's Guide to Using Data to Change Hearts and Minds by Edward a. Fergus Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This text is a journey into disproportionality through understanding biases that create barriers for vulnerable populations. It gives adaptive strategies for systemic change and technical skills for using data to promote equity. Publisher Description When the numbers dont lie, this is your guide to doing whats rightAccording to federal data, African American students are more than three times as likely as their white peers to be suspended or expelled. As a school leader, what do you do when your heart is in the right place, but your data show otherwise? In Solving Disproportionality and Achieving Equity, Edward Fergus takes us on a journey into disproportionality by engaging our hearts and minds on the presence of biases that create barriers to the success of students of color. If your school is faced with a disproportionate rate of suspensions, gifted program enrollment, or special education referrals for students of color, this book shows how you can uncover the root causes and rally your staff to face the challenge head on. You will:Understand through compelling vignettes and case studies how bias affects policies and practices even in good schoolsKnow what questions to ask and what data to analyze to get to the root causeCreate your own road map for becoming an equity-driven school, with staff activities, data collection forms, checklists, and progress monitoring toolsIf you are interested in developing a deep understanding of the policy, practice, and beliefs necessary for schools to address disproportionality and achieve equity, this book delivers all that and more."Through careful analysis of data obtained from real cases, Edward Fergus shows how disproportionality is manifest and how it can be thoughtfully addressed. For educators and policy makers seeking solutions to these complex issues, this book will be an invaluable resource." -Pedro Noguera, Distinguished Professor of EducationUCLA, Graduate Schools of Education and Information Studies Author Biography Donald J. Reifer is a leading figure in the fields of software engineering and software management, with more than 40 years of experience in industry, government, and academia. A successful entrepreneur, software consultant, author, and teacher, Reifer has facilitated software improvements for numerous Fortune 500 firms and government agencies, and has published seven books and 100+ software engineering/management papers. Details ISBN 1506311253 ISBN-13 9781506311258 Title Solving Disproportionality and Achieving Equity: A Leader's Guide to Using Data to Change Hearts and Minds Author Edward a. Fergus Format Paperback Year 2017 Pages 312 Publisher Corwin Publishers GE_Item_ID:134575091; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781506311258
Book Title: Solving Disproportionality and Achieving Equity: A Leader's Guide
Number of Pages: 264 Pages
Publication Name: Solving Disproportionality and Achieving Equity : A Leader′s Guide to Using Data to Change Hearts and Minds
Language: English
Publisher: Corwin Press
Item Height: 0.6 in
Publication Year: 2016
Subject: Leadership, General
Type: Not Available
Item Weight: 25.4 Oz
Item Length: 11 in
Author: Edward A. Fergus
Subject Area: Référence, Education
Item Width: 8.5 in
Format: Book, Other
