Achieving Success for Kids: A Plan for Returning to Core Values, Beliefs, and Principles

by Tim L. Adsit

Overview

Achieving Success for Kids is a clarion call to action that explains why we need to save America's children and return our nation and our schools to the core values, beliefs, and principles upon which our nation was founded. In this book, Tim L. Adsit presents a bold, visionary blueprint for change and success in achieving and exceeding international standards in American schools within the next two to four years, restoring America and its educational system to their rightful place of prominence and leadership in the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610485920
Publisher:	R&L Education
Publication date:	11/16/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	142
File size:	884 KB

About the Author

Tim Adsit is best known as a successful teacher, school administrator, author, business owner, and outdoorsman. He possesses a doctor of divinity and advanced degrees in education and administration.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 1. The Problem—How and Why We Must Strive to Reach International Education Standards
Chapter 2 2. Introduction to the Solution
Chapter 3 3. Solutions-Ten Key Points of Action
Chapter 4 4. Immediate Action Recommendations For Business
Chapter 5 5. School Structure Changes
Chapter 6 6. Curriculum Changes
Chapter 7 7. Lesson Design and Staff Evaluation
Chapter 8 8. Assessment and Managing Education for Results
Chapter 9 9. Parental Involvement
Chapter 10 10. Self-Esteem and Self-Image Training for Success
Chapter 11 11. Teacher Training and Development, Other Staff Development
Chapter 12 12. Foreign Languages Required
Chapter 13 13. Scans Report on Skills Required for the 21st CenturyóWhat Work Requires of SchoolsóFoundations for Success in the 21st Century
Chapter 14 14. 2 Year Action Plan to Reach National Education Standards
Chapter 15 15. 2 Year Action Plan to Reach International Standards
Chapter 16 16. The Founding Fatherís Beliefs On Leadership: Classic Teamwork In Changing Times
Chapter 17 17. What Works In Education: A Research Synthesis with links
Chapter 18 18. Pathways to Excellence and Making Schools More Effective—Effective Schooling Practices with links
Chapter 19 19. What Makes Some Schools and Teachers More Effective?
Chapter 20 20. The Common Principles of Essential Schools
Chapter 21 21. Summary

Editorial Reviews

After reading it, I can say it's a good book. Tim Adsit should keep up the good work!

Robert Ochs

"All I can say after reading Achieving Success for Kids is—go for it!

Dwane Thompson

Achieving Success for Kids provides accurate and actionable information about a strategic plan the works and that will help all public or private American schools reach or exceed international standards in 2 to 4 years, and it does so in a form that is accessible to all education system stakeholders.. . It ought to be read by all Americans concerned about saving America's kids and meeting or exceeding international standards in all American public and private schools.

Doug Wead