District Administration - February 2008 - (Page 1)
Contents DistrictAdministration F E AT U R E S COVER STORY FEBRUARY 2008 26 The “Other” Advanced Program International Baccalaureate offers a crosscultural alternative to Advanced Placement. Ron Schachter 26 32 BRIEFINGS 12 News Update • PISA Math and Science Results • Special Ed Center Rolling Out • L.A. Dropouts Get a Second Chance • Teachers against School Board 14 Technology Update ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION • Online Filtering Gets Smarter 32 State of the Superintendency Stress and satisfaction in a changing profession. Angela Pascopella HUMAN RESOURCES 16 Security Update • Documenting Evidence • Ads Redirect Students from Studies 39 Landing the Chief 39 18 Virtual Schools Update • Sustainability of Online Schooling • Ruling Threatens Virtual Schools • Streamlining the Online Experience Superintendent headhunters match positions and candidates. Christopher Hann 20 Curriculum Update PURCHASING 47 Purchasing Security Products and Services Fourty percent of K12 districts planned to purchase security systems and equipment prior to security breaches at Virginia Tech. Odvard Egil Dyrli • A Dynamic LearnSpace • Playing with Heart • Academy Chooses Evolution 22 Inside the Law • States Try Remodeled NCLB Assessments • Putting Family Life to the Test • Abstinence-Only Funds Ignite Debate February 2008 1 www.DistrictAdministration.com
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