Total Quality Management, Curricula, Business & Finance, Curriculum & Instruction 

In the face of increasing demands for school reform, educational leaders are looking anew at the core elements of the instructional program, including, of course, the curriculum. "Developing a Quality Curriculum" is a guide to both understanding and practicing sound curriculum development. Allan Glatthorn draws upon research and his experience with more than 100 school systems to lay out the steps of a quality curriculum development process, from "Organizing and Planning for Curriculum Work" to "Conducting a Curriculum Audit to Ensure Quality." He emphasizes that this is a collaborative process involving district leaders, school administrators, teachers, students, and parents. Shared leadership and responsibility are essential, and all involved must be committed to a focus on student learning and an emphasis on quality. With its comprehensive, step-by-step approach, "Developing a Quality Curriculum" is an indispensable resource for school systems struggling to balance the recommendations of state frameworks, classroom teachers, and others without losing sight of the real objective: improving student learning. - from Amzon