Thursday, August 28, 2008

KIPP Schools

Think about the main concepts of Chapters 1 and 2 in our Ryan/Cooper textbook as you view the following videos that highlight the characteristics of the KIPP school model.

Especially consider the "Characteristics of an Effective School".

The Teacher's Expectations
Communication Among Teachers
Task Orientation
Academic Engaged Time
Behavior Management
The Principal
Parents
The School Environment

ABC NEWS KIPP school summary.


60 Minutes Interviews: Kipp Schools Part 1



60 Minutes Interviews: Kipp Schools Part 2