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<p>Shifting to standards-based learning is a big change. Rely on <i>Planning and Teaching in the Standards-Based Classroom</i> to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Authors Jeff Flygare, Jan K. Hoegh, and Tammy Heflebower have created a must-have guide for teachers that delivers straightforward, practical tools and detailed instructions for everything from lesson planning to proficiency scales to parent communication.</p> <ul> <li>Understand priority standards and proficiency scales.</li> <li>Develop curriculum maps to plan for the entire year or course.</li> <li>Follow the steps of the instructional cycle to create standards-based units and lessons.</li> <li>Help exceptional students continue to thrive and grow in a standards-based environment.</li> <li>Communicate objectively with students and families about learning.</li> </ul> <p><b>Contents:</b><br> Introduction<br> Chapter 1: Curriculum Based on Standards and Scales<br> Chapter 2: Year-Long Planning With Curriculum Maps<br> Chapter 3: Unit Planning With the Instructional Cycle<br> Chapter 4: Lesson Planning and Teaching Within the Instructional Cycle<br> Chapter 5: Assessments and Progress Tracking<br> Chapter 6: Communication Using Proficiency Scales<br> Epilogue</p>