The Multi-age Learning Community in Action: Creating a Caring School Environment for All Children - Softcover

Cozza, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1475837747 ISBN 13: 9781475837742

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2017

Synopsis

The multi-age learning community is a program that re-cultures schools for the 21st century. It moves traditional programs to a learning environment that targets the individual needs of learners with a shared leadership model. The goal is to allow students to have the opportunity to become the very best they can be and achieve on high levels.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Barbara Cozza is presently a professor and assistant chairperson at St. John’s University, in the Department of Administrative and Instructional Leadership. Her mission is to transform schools into effective learning communities where all students can achieve on high levels.

Review

This is a must read for anyone who is looking to effectuate real change in any K-12 school system. Through Dr. Cozza's deep understanding of the research and value of a MAC (Multi-age Learning Community), the reader walks away with practical knowledge and guidance to finally transform learning in the schoolhouse so all children can reach their true potential. (Michael J. Hynes Ed.D, superintendent of Patchogue-Medford Schools, Patchogue, NY)

Cozza makes the case that multi-age classrooms are an effective and cost-effective way to increase personalization for students and further the cause of school reform at scale. Essential reading for students, teachers, parents, and school leaders. (Todd Sumner, principal, Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School and Theodore R. Sizer Teachers Center, Devens, MA)

The Multiage Learning Community in Action is a clear and concise framework for embarking on the journey of multi-age learning in our schools. It blends collaborative cultures, instructional practices, and backward design in curriculum planning to reach the developmentally appropriate needs of all students. (Jeannie Ray-Timoney Ed.D, associate superintendent, Department of Catholic Schools, Portland, OR)

Barbara Cozza provides a functional framework that takes educators on a transformative journey. A must read for all educators, policymakers and parents. (Crystal Lindsay, director of school/district improvement initiatives, New York City Department of Education, New York, NY)

Edition details

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1475837747
• ISBN 13: 9781475837742
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 242