International Center - Dr. Daggett's PowerPoint Presentations

Dr. Daggett's PowerPoint Presentations

The International Center would like to share Dr. Daggett's basic PowerPoint Slide Shows. He uses these to prepare his presentation for your group.

Successful Schools - What Makes Them Work (Right click and Save Target As)

The findings of the research teams that studied the 30 high schools identified by the Council of Chief State School Officers and the International Center in the Bringing Best Practices to Scale initiative.

Also visit:
White Paper: Reforming American High Schools — Why, What, and How (PDF)
Resource Kit: America’s Most Successful High Schools: Case Studies and Resources on Best Practices

Rigor and Relevance (Right click and Save Target As)

Description of the Rigor/Relevance Framework, which is used to develop academically rigorous curricula that incorporate real-world relevance.

Also visit:
Website: Rigor/Relevance Framework
Poster: Rigor and Relevance Poster (PDF)
Resource Kit: Using the Rigor/Relevance Framework for Planning and Instruction

Technology in Our Changing Workplace (Right click and Save Target As)

Information and data on biotechnology, nanotechnology and information technology, and their impact on the American workplace.

Also visit:
White Paper: Technology 2008: Preparing Students for Our Changing World (PDF)

The Lexile Framework and Reading (Right click and Save Target As)

The Lexile Framework offers education an excellent tool for guiding students to reading improvement.

Also visit:
White Paper: Achieving Reading Proficiency for All (PDF)
Resource Kit: Leading with Reading in Grades 7-12
Resource Kit: Strategic Reading in the Content Areas - Boosting Achievement in Grades 7-12
Resource Kit: Reading Strategies for Career Academies and Career-Technical Education

Our Changing World (Right click and Save Target As)

A look at changing demographics.

Also visit:
White Paper: Jobs and the Skills Gap (PDF)