More and more schools are being identified as "in need of improvement." What landed the schools on the "improvement" list in the first place? How does a school get off the list? And how are the federal requirements being enforced?

This 90-minute audio takes you through the federally mandated school improvement process - showing you how and why schools are identified as needing improvement, and what can be done to support school improvement efforts.

With a review of proven methods, programs and strategies, you learn how to turn around low-performing schools, plus how to:

• Find resources available to "improvement" schools and gain the most benefit from the technical assistance available from states, school support teams and other sources
• Implement specific sanctions, such as school choice and supplemental educational services
• Motivate teachers, administrators and other staff members to implement changes that influence student performance
• And more