Arkansas School Boards Association ~ Helping Arkansas School Boards Improve Student Achievement



	Best Practices in Arkansas Education Best Practices presents some of the most successful methods and models that are currently making a difference for children in Arkansas schools. Follow the links below to review best practices in some Arkansas schools. We’ve been inviting school leaders and educators to write up their best practices, which we’ve gathered into this collection. Along with each entry is contact information so you can get in touch with the practitioners for more details about how they’ve made their ideas come to life. The Best Practices we’re compiling show that our local school districts have a wealth of creative concepts that are off the drawing board and on the ground, working for kids. Whether you’re a member of a school board or a school staff member, you’ll be inspired to adopt, adapt, downsize, or supersize these ideas according to your local needs and goals. The Key Work of School Boards Guidebook points out that continuous improvement is a habit of mind that brings a different perspective to how an organization works. So, let’s get in the habit of continuously improving our work by working together to share our successes. ASBA continues to welcome your ideas, which you can send us at any time through the Best Practices Submission Form. We will regularly expand the list as you contribute to it, so please visit often to see what’s new.
	Administration & Governance
	absenteeism reduction (staff or students) accountability administrative reorganization facilities finance and budgeting processes financial resources (grants, foundations, etc.) labor-management relationships locus of decision making monitoring and evaluation	professional development role of school boards school choice school district consolidation or annexation school policies school reform strategies staff recruitment and retention strategies strategic planning
	Instruction & Teaching
	applying technology curriculum grouping for instruction instructional materials monitoring and evaluation	professional development school-to-work transitions student assessment teaching technique
	Involvement & Collaboration
	communication processes integrating services parent or community involvement	public-private partnerships service learning student career planning
	Climate & Educational Assistance
	alternative education assimilating immigrant students before- or after-school programs creatively using space	creative use of time or organization of the school day or year drop-out prevention mentoring or tutoring
	Related Links: Administration & Governance Instruction & Teaching Involvement & Collaboration Climate & Educational Assistance Related Downloads: Best Practices Submission Form: ( ) ( )