Staff Development Guide for the Parallel Curriculum

This guide provides clear intelligent support for teachers and administratorsto explore the possibilities that the Parallel Curriculum Model brings toeducators ... » 

This guide provides clear intelligent support for teachers and administratorsto explore the possibilities that the Parallel Curriculum Model brings toeducators and students and to translate those possibilities into action in theclassroomCarol Ann Tomlinson William Clay Parish Jr. Professor of EducationUniversity of VirginiaIn my experience teaching graduate students about the Parallel CurriculumModel I am always looking for a variety of ways to expose them to the intentof each parallel. This guide is an invaluable resource in helping us talk aboutand practice the model. The varied examples and practical lessons offerfantastic building blocks to use in my work with teachersJennifer BeasleyEducational Consultant University of VirginiaComplementing the bestselling second edition of The Parallel Curriculum thisallinclusive facilitators guide is an indispensable resource for anyoneplanning designing or conducting curriculum development training on theParallel Curriculum Model.This easytouse workbook offers stepbystep instructions aligned with thecontent of the core book. Staff developers will learn how to support trainingsessions to help educators design and implement curriculum along fourparallels. Ideal for facilitating book study groups seminars and professionaldevelopment events the book provides A complete training program of 53 workshops including 12 workshops percurriculum parallel Scripts agendas activities sample classroom scenarios handouts andtransparencies Tools resources and strategies for designing curriculum across the fourparallelsStaff Development Guide for the Parallel Curriculum is an essential handbookfor leading professional training that results in enhanced teacher expertiseand a multidimensional highquality curriculum that challenges all learners. «