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OverviewAcross the country, high school freshmen have the highest rates of failure, discipline problems, and truancy. Defined as the make it or break it year, ninth grade can be a trying time for teenagers learning to make their own way in the world. The Ninth Grade Opportunity provides educators with a useful framework to build and implement a team-based Freshman Transition program, ultimately allowing teachers to play an integral role in ensuring every student's success. Scott Habeeb, Ray Moore and Alan Seibert have over 60 years of combined experience as teachers and administrators, and together have compiled a guidebook centered around a teaming approach that empowers teachers to better meet freshmen needs. Based on concepts behind their popular Freshman Transition workshops, the authors share ideas about why and how teaming teachers works and how it can benefit schools. Road maps provide guidance for teachers to learn specifically how to create a program built around key elements such as: Standardized expectations Learning skills Classroom leadership Parent/teacher contactul Educators everywhere will benefit from the practical advice, expert insight, and helpful tips that transform the ninth grade problem into The Ninth Grade Opportunity, ensuring a successful transition for every high school student. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Scott Habeeb , Ray Moore , Alan SeibertPublisher: Animal Media Group LLC Imprint: Animal Media Group LLC Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.330kg ISBN: 9780595719907ISBN 10: 0595719902 Pages: 116 Publication Date: 31 December 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |