Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- 1. Introducing the Best of Times -- Section I: The School-Level Factors -- 2. The School-Level Factors -- 3. A Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum -- 4. Challenging Goals and Effective Feedback -- 5. Parent and Community Involement -- 6. Safe and Orderly Environment -- 7. Collegiality and Professionalism -- Section II: The Teacher-Level Factors -- 8. The Teacher-Level Factors -- 9. Instructional Strategies -- 10. Classroom Management -- 11. Classroom Curriculum Design -- Section III: The Student-Level Factors -- 12. The Student-Level Factors -- 13. Home Environment -- 14. Learned Intelligence and Background Knowledge -- 15. Student Motivation -- Section IV: Implementation -- 16. Implementing The Model -- 17. Using The Model -- 18. The Critical Role of Leadership -- Appendix: Snapshot Survey of School Effectiveness Factors -- Technical Notes -- References -- Index -- About the Author -- Related ASCD Resources -- Search this Book.