{"product_id":"getting-ready-for-college-careers-and-the-common-core-what-every-educator-needs-to-know-hardcover","title":"Getting Ready for College, Careers, and the Common Core: What Every Educator Needs to Know - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid T. Conley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreate programs that prepare students for college, careers, and the new and challenging assessments of the Common Core State Standards\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for all educators but with an emphasis on those at the secondary level, this important resource shows how to develop programs that truly prepare students for both the Common Core assessments and for college and career readiness. Based on multiple research studies conducted by Conley as well as experience he has gained from working with dozens of high schools that succeed with a wide range of students, the book provides specific strategies for teaching the CCSS in ways that improve readiness for college and careers for the full range of students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraws from research-based models for creating programs for high school students that will ensure readiness for tests and for college and beyond\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes strategies and practices for teachers to help students develop postsecondary preparedness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs the third in a series of books on readiness written by David Conley, including \u003ci\u003eCollege Knowledge\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCollege and Career Ready\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeachers can use this valuable resource to understand the \"big picture\" behind the Common Core State Standards, how to teach to them in ways that prepare students for new, challenging assessments being implemented over the next few years and, more importantly, how to help all students be ready for learning beyond high school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWritten for all educators\u003c\/b\u003e (with the spotlight on those at the secondary level), this important resource shows teachers and school leaders alike how they can get students ready for college and careers, while simultaneously preparing them for the Common Core assessments. \u003ci\u003eGetting Ready for College, Careers, and the Common Core\u003c\/i\u003e is based on numerous research studies conducted by education expert David T. Conley and insights gained from his work with dozens of effective secondary schools. The book offers techniques and strategies for teaching the Common Core State Standards in ways that result in improved learning for all students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConley outlines a comprehensive framework for college and career readiness, which can be used to gauge readiness of both students and schools. His nationally known \"Four Keys\" model (Key Cognitive Strategies, Key Content Knowledge, Key Learning Skills \u0026amp; Techniques, and Key Transition Knowledge \u0026amp; Skills) specifies the teachable knowledge, skills, and abilities students must have to be effective learners. Most importantly, students must be able to take ownership of their learning and make connections between their aspirations and goals and what they are learning in school.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book helps educators understand the \"big picture\" behind the Common Core by showing them how to teach toward the \"deeper learning\" that research has confirmed leads to more complex understanding and greater retention. This type of learning prepares students for the Common Core assessments and for success in college, careers, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is ideally suited to study and discussion groups, for use by individual educators, and as a schoolwide resource. Central office administrators, board members, and educational policymakers will also find this book to be an essential resource for understanding college and career readiness and the Common Core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGetting Ready for COLLEGE, CAREERS, and the COMMON CORE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWRITTEN FOR ALL EDUCATORS\u003c\/b\u003e (with the spotlight on those at the secondary level), this important resource shows teachers and school leaders alike how they can get students ready for college and careers, while simultaneously preparing them for the Common Core assessments. \u003ci\u003eGetting Ready for College, Careers, and the Common Core\u003c\/i\u003e is based on numerous research studies conducted by education expert David T. Conley and insights gained from his work with dozens of effective secondary schools. The book offers techniques and strategies for teaching the Common Core State Standards in ways that result in improved learning for all students. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConley outlines a comprehensive framework for college and career readiness, which can be used to gauge readiness of both students and schools. His nationally known \"Four Keys\" model (Key Cognitive Strategies, Key Content Knowledge, Key Learning Skills \u0026amp; Techniques, and Key Transition Knowledge \u0026amp; Skills) specifies the teachable knowledge, skills, and abilities students must have to be effective learners. Most importantly, students must be able to take ownership of their learning and make connections between their aspirations and goals and what they are learning in school. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book helps educators understand the \"big picture\" behind the Common Core by showing them how to teach toward the \"deeper learning\" that research has confirmed leads to more complex understanding and greater retention. This type of learning prepares students for the Common Core assessments and for success in college, careers, and beyond. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is ideally suited to study and discussion groups, for use by individual educators, and as a schoolwide resource. Central office administrators, board members, and educational policymakers will also find this book to be an essential resource for understanding college and career readiness and the Common Core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid T. Conley, Ph.D., \u003c\/b\u003e is professor of Educational Policy and Leadership and founder and director of the Center for Educational Policy Research at the University of Oregon. He is also founder, CEO, and chief strategy officer at the Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC). In addition, he serves as president of a consulting company devoted to strategic advising and licensing of intellectual property designed to foster new educational methods and models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.12 x 9.4 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772730179872,"sku":"9781118551141","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c6eb65c562028a6b04edd131aebe63c2.webp?v=1780412698","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/getting-ready-for-college-careers-and-the-common-core-what-every-educator-needs-to-know-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}