Discipline: Professional Resources

Copyright: 2011

Grade(s): K - 12

Delivery Method: Print

Imprint: Pearson Canada

Author(s): Avis Glaze, Ruth Mattingley, Ben Levin

Breaking Barriers: Excellence and Equity for All

Education is the ultimate tool of empowerment. The true measure of equity is how students succeed in school. Equity of outcomes for all students is the goal. An intentional approach to closing achievement gaps allows educators to deliver on the promise of diversity. Ensuring that all students achieve at high levels must be our shared goal.
- Breaking Barriers

  • Examines current research and practice focused on equity and inclusive education
  • Provides 21 practical, high-impact strategies for school administrators and teachers
  • Offers targeted interventions for groups of students at risk due to issues of equity and inclusiveness
  • Online resource features links to current Canadian and international research, reproducible appendices from the book, and Implementation Logs for school administrators and teachers to record and track progress. www.pearsoncanada.ca/bb