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Leading a Competency-Based Secondary School

The Marzano Academies Model

This fourth book in the Marzano Academies series focuses on secondary school leadership for competency-based education. The beauty of the framework, however, is that any leader seeking guidance on innovative, equitable, and effective practices can use this book as a blueprint for positive change.

Benefits

  • Learn about the Marzano Academies model and its application in secondary schools.
  • Explore a phased approach to transitioning to competency-based education.
  • Understand 16 school-level indicators and specific programs and practices for each.
  • Monitor the impact of each indicator through high reliability leadership.
  • Examine the roles of leaders during transformational change.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Phase 1: Laying the Foundations
Chapter 2: Phase 2: Implementing the Core of a Competency-Based System
Chapter 3: Phase 3: Focusing on Learning and Growth
Chapter 4: Phase 4: Finishing Strong
Chapter 5: The Four Roles of a Transformational Leader

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  • DuFour, R., & Marzano, R. J. (2011). Leaders of learning: How district, school, and classroom leaders improve student achievement. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
  • Finn, D., III, & Finn, M. (2021). Scheduling for personalized competency-based education. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
  • Hoegh, J. K. (2020). A handbook for developing and using proficiency scales in the classroom. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
  • Marzano, R. J. (2011). Formative assessment and standards-based grading. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
  • Marzano, R. J. (2017). The New Art and Science of Teaching. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
  • Marzano, R. J. (2018). Making classroom assessments reliable and valid. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
  • Marzano, R. J. (2020). Teaching basic, advanced, and academic vocabulary: A comprehensive framework for elementary instruction. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Abbott, S. D. (2022). Teaching in a competency-based elementary school: The Marzano Academies model. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
  • Marzano, R. J., Aschoff, A. S., & Avila, A. (2022). Teaching in a competency-based secondary school: The Marzano Academies model. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
  • Marzano, R. J., Dodson, C. W., Simms, J. A., & Wipf, J. P. (2022). Ethical test preparation in the classroom. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
  • Marzano, R. J., Heflebower, T., Hoegh, J. K., Warrick, P., & Grift, G. (2016). Collaborative teams that transform schools: The next step in PLCs. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Kosena, B. J. (2022). Leading a competency-based elementary school. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Marzano, J. S. (2015). Managing the inner world of teaching: Emotions, interpretations, and actions. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
  • Marzano, R. J., Norford, J. S., Finn, M., & Finn, D., III (with Mestaz, R., & Selleck, R.). (2017). A handbook for personalized competency-based education. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
  • Marzano, R. J., Norford, J. S., & Ruyle, M. (2019). The new art and science of classroom assessment. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
  • Marzano, R. J., Rains, C. L., & Warrick, P. B. (2021). Improving teacher development and evaluation: A guide for leaders, coaches, and teachers. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
  • Marzano, R. J., Rogers, K., & Simms, J. A. (2015). Vocabulary for the new science standards. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
  • Marzano, R. J., Scott, D., Boogren, T. H., & Newcomb, M. L. (2017). Motivating and inspiring students: Strategies to awaken the learner. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Simms, J. A. (2013). Vocabulary for the Common Core. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Toth, M. D. (2013). Teacher evaluation that makes a difference: A new model for teacher growth and student achievement. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J., Warrick, P. B., Rains, C. L., & DuFour, R. (2018). Leading a High Reliability School. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
  • Marzano, R. J., Warrick, P. B., & Simms, J. A. (2014). A handbook for High Reliability Schools: The next step in school reform. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Waters, T. (2009). District leadership that works: Striking the right balance. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
  • Marzano, R. J., Yanoski, D. C., Hoegh, J. K., & Simms, J. A. (with Heflebower, T., & Warrick, P.). (2013). Using Common Core standards to enhance classroom instruction and assessment. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
  • Muhammad, A. (2015). Overcoming the achievement gap trap: Liberating mindsets to effect change. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
  • Reeves, D. B. (2016). From leading to succeeding: The seven elements of effective leadership in education. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
  • Ruyle, M., Child, L., & Dome, N. (2022). The school wellness wheel: A framework addressing trauma, culture, and mastery to raise student achievement. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.

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