School effectiveness

Dishon, Dee, and Pat Wilson O Leary. A Guidebookfor Cooperative Learning Techniques for Creating More Effective Schools. Holmes Beach, FL Learning Publications, 1984. 

Lunt, I., Norwich, B. (1999). Can effective schools be inclusive schools London Institute of Education, University of London... 

Walker, H. M., and Shinn, M. R. (2002). Structuring school-based interventions to achieve integrated primary, secondary and tertiary prevention goals for safe and effective schools. In Interventions for Academic and Behavior Problems II Preventive and Remedial Approaches, edited by M. A. Shinn, H. M. Walker, and G. Stoner. National Association of School Psychologists, Bethesda, MD. 

Martin, M. O., Mullis, I. V. S., Gregory, K. D., Hoyle, C. Shen, S. (2000) Effective Schools in Science and Mathematics. lEA s Third International Mathematics and Science Study. Boston TIMSS International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College. 

One method for extending the life of a school bus is to replace its engine when cost-effective. School system operated maintenance centers should be staffed with mechanics and service personnel skilled in preventive maintenance and vehicle repair. The staff of school system operated maintenance centers should include sufficient administrative, mechanic, and service personnel to maintain and service all the vehicles in the system. Technology is being reshaped to improve safety on and around school vehicles. 

Ainscow, M. (1991) Effective Schools for All London David Fulton. 

Stoll, L. (1991) School effectiveness in action supporting growth in schools and classrooms. In M. Ainscow (ed.) Effective Schools for All. London David Fulton Publishers. 

There are few illustrations in the hterature of the direction in which school-based advocacy proj ects might go. Gamer and Sandow (1995) make some helpfiil suggestions on the way that self-advocacy can be developed in schools, highlighting the importance of promoting effective school councils (as opposed to notional ones), and communication systems with parents and children. 

Schools and contests a reframingofthe effective schools dehate in R. Slee (ed.)/s there... 

Hallinger, P. and Murphy, J. (1986) The social context of effective schools , American Journal of Education, 94, 3,328-55. 

Norwich, B. (1993) Towards effective schools for all a response , in M. Ainscow, Towards Effective Schools for All, Stafford NASEN. 

A critical belief of effective schools is that all children can learn (Edmonds, 1979). And yet, over 7 million children in the United States have mental disorders or social problems (Gladding, 1996). Thus, schools focusing on instruction only potentially miss reaching an entire population of children whose academic capability is affected by emotional duress. Advocates, schools, and their surrounding communities must confront and contend with the complexity of problems and vulnerabilities faced by today s youth. 

Edmonds, R. R. (1979). Effective schools for the urban poor. Educational Leadership, 37,15-24. 

The professional literature regarding school reform, social reform, and mental health reform has collectively identified schools as having the potential to provide effective mental health services. As a result, a growing body of research is being conducted on esmh programs. However, few studies to date have identified components, features, and active ingredients of effective school-based mental health programs for children with sed. 

Enhancing training for effective school-based practice for mental health trainees and professionals and increasing mental health training for frontline staff, such as teachers and school nurses. 

Scott, T. M., Nelson, C. M. (1999). Universal school discipline strategies Facilitating positive learning environments. Effective School Practices, 17(4), 54-64. 

Major reviews have identified effective school-based programs that promote positive outcomes for children and adolescents in the areas of positive youth development (Catalano et al., 1998), violence prevention (e.g., Elliot, 1998), drug prevention (e.g., Drug Strategies, 1999 Center for Substance Abuse Prevention,... 

Although a comprehensive presentation of the characteristics of effective school-based prevention and mental health promotion efforts is beyond the scope of this chapter, summaries of two recent program reviews will be presented to represent current thinking on the topic. ... 

Evans, S. W., Axelrod, J. L., Sapia, J. L. (2000). Effective school-based interventions Advancing the social skills training paradigm. Journal of School Health, 79(5), 191-194. 

Effective Schooling of Economically Disadvantaged Students, co-edited with Johnston, 1992. The Eirst Real Job A Study of Young Workers, 1991... 

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