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END NOTES
CHANGES THAT STICK: BUILDING LEADERSHIP CAPACITY TO SUCCEED WITH AIM
IMPLEMENTATION
Note 1:
AIM is one of seven Comprehensive School Reform models currently focusing
on the middle-grades. AIM's key design elements include: 1) rigorous and
developmentally responsive curriculum, instruction, and assessment; 2)
a safe and healthy climate for learning and development; 3) ongoing professional
development that results in an inclusive and powerful learning community;
4) strong links between family, school, and community; 5) collaborative
leadership; and 6) innovative use of technology. AIM is now being implemented
in 14 schools across the country, with several more coming on board in
2003-2004.
Note 2:
One strategy AIM uses to build internal capacity is the consultancy protocol.
Initially developed by the National Faculty Program of the Coalition of
Essential Schools, this protocol is a highly structured process in which
one individual presents a key problem or dilemma and receives useful feedback
from peers in an efficient and constructive manner.
Note 3:
For details, see the summary brief "Theory
and Research that Supports AIM at Middle-Grades Results."
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