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Dr. Barbara Cozza is presently a professor and assistant chairperson at St. John’s University, in the Department of Administrative and Instructional Leadership. Her mission is to transform schools into effective learning communities where all students can achieve on high levels.
Foreword- Carol Ann Tomlinson, Ed.D., University of Virginia
Preface: Why Multi-age Our School Classrooms?
Part I – Organizational Practice
Chapter 1: Multi-age Framework: A Support System for Collaboration and Analysis
Chapter 2: Collaborative Inquiry: Roles of Principal, Teachers, and Teacher Leader in a Multi-age school
Part II – Culture-Building
Chapter 3: A Community of Learners: Building a Caring and Trusting Environment for All Students
Chapter 4: Building a Multi-age School Culture – Elements to Consider
Part III – The Learning Process
Chapter 5: Instructional Components for a Multi-age Program
Chapter 6: Teaching Reading and Mathematics to Multi-age Learners
Chapter 7: Curriculum Cycles, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other Effective Strategies
Part IV – Assessments and Systemic Change
Chapter 8. Assessment Strategies for the Multi-age Classroom
Chapter 9: Improving the Program with Evidence from Practice
Chapter 10: Multi-age Learning Community Professional Development Plan
Appendix A: Multi-age Learning Community (MAC) Program Elements and Strategies: Principal Walkthrough Checklist
Appendix B: Multi-age Learning Community (MAC) School Action Plan
Appendix C: Multi-age Curriculum Map
Appendix D: Multi-age Learning Community Lesson Plan Format
Appendix E: Multi-age Coaching Log
Appendix F: Multi-age Class Field Notes Form
Appendix G: Classroom Observation Checklist – Multiage Learning Community Classroom
Appendix H: Multi-age Learning Community Teaching Journal
This is a must read for anyone who is looking to effectuate real change in any K-12 school system. Through Dr. Cozza's deep understanding of the research and value of a MAC (Multi-age Learning Community), the reader walks away with practical knowledge and guidance to finally transform learning in the schoolhouse so all children can reach their true potential.
— Michael J. Hynes Ed.D, superintendent of Patchogue-Medford Schools, Patchogue, NY
Cozza makes the case that multi-age classrooms are an effective and cost-effective way to increase personalization for students and further the cause of school reform at scale. Essential reading for students, teachers, parents, and school leaders.
— Todd Sumner, principal, Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School and Theodore R. Sizer Teachers Center, Devens, MA
The Multiage Learning Community in Action is a clear and concise framework for embarking on the journey of multi-age learning in our schools. It blends collaborative cultures, instructional practices, and backward design in curriculum planning to reach the developmentally appropriate needs of all students.
— Jeannie Ray-Timoney Ed.D, associate superintendent, Department of Catholic Schools, Portland, OR
Barbara Cozza provides a functional framework that takes educators on a transformative journey. A must read for all educators, policymakers and parents.
— Crystal Lindsay, director of school/district improvement initiatives, New York City Department of Education, New York, NY
Download a PDF of appendices for The Multi-age Learning Community in Action here.