Books written by Thomas J. Lasley

Handbook of Data-Based Decision Making in Education

e. ferenc. es. Datnow,A., Park, V., & Wohlstetter, P. (2007). Achieving with data: Howhighperforming schoolsystems use data toimprove instruction for elementary students. ... Providence, RI:The Education Alliance at Brown University.
Handbook of Data-Based Decision Making in Education

(Cambron-McCabe, McCarthy, & Thomas, 2004, p. 96) O'Day (2002) points out that many of the current accountability policies make somewhat unrealistic assumptions about how public schools operate. In the case of NCLB and similar policies, ...
Encyclopedia of Educational Reform and Dissent

In Utah, a statewide universal school voucher system that provided a maximum tuition subsidy of $3,000 was passed in 2007, ... Simmons-Harris Further Readings Carey, K. H. (2006). Anderson's Ohio school law manual (2nd ed., Rev.).
Encyclopedia of Educational Reform and Dissent

With nearly 450 entries, these two volumes comprise the first reference work to bring together the strands of reform and reformers and dissent and dissenters in one place as a resource for parents, policymakers, scholars, teachers, and ...
Strategies for Effective Teaching

Over 40% revised, this edition includes new material on the learning paradigm, PRAXIS and INTASC criteria, multicultural perspectives, technology and Web updates, artful teaching, authentic assessment, specific classroom management skills, ...
Instructional Models: Strategies for Teaching in a Diverse Society

Lasley and Matczynski are the first to successfully address the central question about how multicultural and diversity coverage can be incorporated into the instructional areas of education.
Standards and Accountability in Schools

This volume in the pointunterpoint Debating Issues in American Education reference series tackles the topic of standards and accountability in schools, providing readers with views on multiple sides of standards and accountability issues ...
Strategies for Effective Teaching

Presents teacher planning, teaching methods, and teacher effectiveness research. Using the PRAXIS and INTASC criteria as a framework, this text explores how to effectively use the science of teaching in...
Secondary and Middle School Methods

Secondary and Middle School Methods prepares secondary school teachers and help experienced teachers improve their teaching and instruction by focusing on the methods and principles of teaching the "how-to" approach....
Data-driven Decisions and School Leadership: Best Practices for School Improvement

This book integrates theory and practice in decision-making, with a specific focus on data-driven decision making.