1. What is the continuous progress approach? Defining literacy ; What is continuous progress? ; Nongraded versus graded ; Understanding the rationale ; Who should try this program and why? ; Challenges to face ; Linking literacy instruction to continuous progress
2. How does this program differ from the traditional school program? Performance grouping versus tracking ; Level progression ; Using performance data to close literacy achievement gaps ; Rethinking retention ; What happens when students transfer?
3. Reorganizing for continuous progress. Leadership and support ; Establishing an effective school culture ; Professional development through reflective practice ; Putting it together ; Intermediate looping and continuous progress
Steps to a successful school reform. Step one: Identify rationale for reform ; Step two: Establish a schoolwide shared vision ; Step three: Shape your school culture ; Step four: Identify program components in need of change ; Step five: Develop a reform timeline ; Step six: Design an effective professional development plan ; Step seven: Develop an assessment and accountability plan.
