The Leader's Guide to Standards: A Blueprint for Educational Equity and Excellence

"When you complete this book, you may find yourself supporting standards even if you begin as one of those who object to them." (TCRecord.org, January 15, 2003)

"If you're overwhelmed by academic standards, it's probably time for you to meet Douglas Reeves." (American School Board Journal, June 2003)

"This book will interest both those who want practical guidance for meeting standards and those who oppose current initiatives." (Choice, June 2003)

"The Leader's Guide to Standards is an important resource for anyone who cares about getting the standards and accountability system right. This book gives sound guidance to the many stakeholders who must work together to ensure that our kids succeed. It is a 'must read'. "—Anne Bryant, executive director, National School Boards Association

"One of the most important tasks of an educational leader is to shape conversations that lead to improvements in teaching and learning. The Leader's Guide to Standards prepares leaders to engage in informed, sustained conversation within the education community about the values, goals, and methods of standards-based education. Whatever the readers' views regarding standards, Doug Reeves provides a clear and articulate starting point for meaningful conversations about this critically important issue." —Dennis Sparks, executive director, National Staff Development Council

"There is not a person in the United States who better understands standards." —Bill Habermehl, superintendent, Orange County, California Office of Education

"In the on-going debate about the pros and cons of standards, Dr. Reeves presents insights and practical suggestions to address adding meaning and value to both standards and 'proficiency'. His straight-forward style is very practitioner friendly. The tools, checklists, and forms provide both the novice and veteran educator with support for using standards effectively and fairly in being accountable for student learning." —Thomas Lockamy, chief academic officer, Norfolk Public Schools

"For years Douglas Reeves ahs worked with individual schools, districts, and a variety of state departments on the specifics and issues regarding standards and their implementation. This book brings together music of the cumulative wisdom gained and imparted by Doug in one engaging and compelling source. Educators at all levels will benefit from reading it." —Robert J. Marzano, senior scholar, Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning Associate Professor, Cardinal Stritch University

"Doug Reeves has once again provided school administrators with invaluable guidance in our efforts to help students succeed. His book on leadership may be the best effort to date on the essential elements of leadership for learning. As always, Doug is practical, uncompromising and clear in his ideas and delivery. If we believe that it takes a change in behavior to change belief, then educators now have a blueprint for leadership action to follow." —Chris Wright, superintendent, Hazelwood, Missouri

"In his always lucid and practical fashion, Reeves has laid out the leader's essential— and ultimately quite manageable—task of implementing standards for student success." —Mike Schmoker, author, Results and Results Fieldbook