"THIS TEXT TRULY ANSWERS THE WHAT, WHY AND HOW
FOR EDUCATORS!"
- Ebony T.Lee Ph.D -
- Assistant Superintendent -
- Clayton Public Schools -
HOW CAN YOU ENSURE STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED AT DEEPER LEVELS?
"I was struck by how many scenarios described by Dr. Blackburn that I see daily in my schools".
- Lois Bohm -
- Supervisor of English/District Test Co-ordinator -
- Hillside Public Schools -
"Once again, Barbara Blackburn offers hundreds of strategies, tools, and content-specific examples to support actions educators can take when they have high—and rigorous—learning expectations for every student. Not only a rich resource for classroom teachers, Blackburn provides a blueprint for the many ways school leaders can support teachers and address common concerns, such as students with special needs and communicating with parents."
- Dr. Karin Hess -
- President, Educational Research in Action, LLC -
RIGOR FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
"The key fact remains: just because a student is labelled with a learning disability, it does not mean they are incapable of learning.
Their success in school is not a matter of inability but a matter of finding the appropriate teaching strategies and motivation tools, all of which we can control as a teacher".
- Dr. Barbara Blackburn
RIGOR AND DIFFERENTATION IN THE CLASSROOM
How can we incorporate rigor throughout differentiated instruction?
Not to just say we are doing it - but actually provide each student with rigorous instruction and
support each of them so they can be successful?
- How to manage your time so that you can create lessons, find resources, and grade assignments for students working at different levels;
- How to balance differentiated instruction and teaching standards;
- How to ensure rigor at all tiers of instruction;
- How to collaborate with teachers and other faculty members;
- How to differentiate homework and other out-of-class assignments;
- How to explain differentiated instruction to parents and families;
- And more...
Each chapter includes practical tools and activities that you can use immediately to bring all students to higher levels of achievement.
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RIGOR IS NOT A FOUR-LETTER WORD
YOU WON'T TEACH THE SAME WAY AFTER READING THIS BOOK!
- Dr. Jolie D. Hardin -
- Director of Leadership Development -
- Henry County Schools, GA -
"Rigor is Not a Four-Letter Word does an incredible job of defining what rigor is and is not AND provides specific examples for how to apply to the classroom setting. The book is extremely comprehensive and offers tons of useful information for educators of all experience levels."
- Nikki Mouton -
- Associate Superintendent, Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA -
RIGOR AND ASSESSMENT IN THE CLASSROOM
"I AM THANKFUL FOR HER WORK ON RIGOR AND THE DIFFERENCE IT HAS MADE IN MY DISTRICT"
- Dr. Karen Hickman -
- Deputy Superintendent of Academic Achievement, Pasadena ISD, TX -
"Since the term ‘rigor’ is an integral part of the teaching and learning fabric, this book’s concrete explanation of what rigor in assessment actually means will benefit all teachers, school leaders and district leaders."
– Nikki Mouton -
- Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction -
- Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA -
RIGOR IN THE REMOTE LEARNING CLASSROOM
"This book is a timely guide and important reminder for administrators and teachers during this unprecedented time. Blackburn presents a framework for teachers to adapt to remote learning not by lowering expectations for their students or themselves, but rather by developing a scholastic environment rooted in rigor."
-Michael McLaughlin -
- Head of Middle School at Austin Preparatory School in Reading, Massachusetts -
"Absolutely fabulous! Rigor in the Remote Learning Classroom is a comprehensive K-12 'how to' treasure trove of strategies, resources, grade-level models, samples and more! It purposefully addresses the demands and intricacies of educating our students to their fullest potential through--the now needed--online remote learning. In this book, Barbara Blackburn has done the research and vetting for us. Thank you, Barbara! After reading, I know teachers will feel better equipped and confident using remote learning as they strengthen and enhance their planning, preparation, delivery, and assessment of students’ learning of standards and skills through individual and collaborative means."
Laurelle Texidor, New London Public Schools Secondary Director
RIGOR IN YOUR CLASSROOM SERIES
Just for middle and high school teachers--subject-specific books that enhance your understanding of rigor.
Topics include: creating a rigorous environment, high expectations, support and scaffolding, demonstration of learning, assessing student progress, collaborating with colleagues.
Each book comes with classroom-ready tools you can use immediately!
Read a review of Rigor in the 6-12 Math and Science Classroom.
Read a review of Rigor in the K-5 ELA and Social Studies Classroom.
Just for elementary teachers--subject-specific books that enhance your understanding of rigor.
Topics include: creating a rigorous environment, high expectations, support and scaffolding, demonstration of learning, assessing student progress, collaborating with colleagues.
Each book comes with classroom-ready tools you can use immediately!
RIGOR IN THE RTI AND MTSS CLASSROOM:
PRACTICAL TOOLS AND STRATEGIES
"This book is a must-have for practitioners currently implementing an RTI or MTSS framework in their schools. The authors have aptly translated the existing evidence base to provide numerous practical strategies and resources that will immediately increase rigor in the classroom."
Matt Hoskins, Data Analyst and State Implementation Specialist,
Exceptional Children Division, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
