Gendered Choice

"e;Chadwell's book is a very useful guide for principals and administrators seeking to launch single-gender programs."e;-Leonard Sax, Executive DirectorNational Association for Single Sex Public Education"e;Any administrator following the process outlined in this book will impress teachers, parents and the board with their well thought out approach."e;-Kathy Tritz- Rhodes, PrincipalMarcus-Meriden-Cleghorn SchoolsMarcus and Cleghorn, IA"e;A thoughtful text and practical guide for educators who are considering establishing single-gendered classrooms."e;-Pedro A. Noguera, Professor, New York UniversityExecutive Director, Metropolitan Center for Urban EducationA comprehensive road map for single-gender initiatives!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. Organized into three sections-designing, initiating, and sustaining single-gender initiatives in local school sites and districts -this resource includes detailed, essential information on: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 planFeaturing 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.