A Gendered Choice

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<p>"Chadwell′s book is a very useful guide for principals and administrators seeking to launch single-gender programs."<br/>—Leonard Sax, Executive Director<br/>National Association for Single Sex Public Education</p><p></p><p>"Any administrator following the process outlined in this book will impress teachers, parents and the board with their well thought out approach."<br/>—Kathy Tritz- Rhodes, Principal<br/>Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Schools<br/>Marcus and Cleghorn, IA</p><p></p><p>"A thoughtful text and practical guide for educators who are considering establishing single-gendered classrooms."<br/>—Pedro A. Noguera, Professor, New York University<br/>Executive Director, Metropolitan Center for Urban Education</p><p></p><p>A comprehensive road map for single-gender initiatives!</p><p>Over 400 public schools in the United States offer single-gender classes or programs,and the number of schools contemplating such initiatives is growing at a rapid pace. In this book, David W. Chadwell, the first state coordinator for single-gender programs, offers a step-by-step process with practical planning tools for implementing high-quality single-sex programs and schools. </p><p>Organized into three sections—designing, initiating, and sustaining single-gender initiatives in local school sites and districts —this resource includes detailed, essential information on:</p>Restructuring to accommodate single-gender classes Communicating with parents and overcoming resistance Understanding relevant legal issues Facilitating instructional changes Creating a 1- to 3-year plan<p></p><p>Featuring numerous vignettes, current demographic data, and critical insights for professional development, A Gendered Choice provides everything educators need to know about creating single-gender schools or programs.</p>