Accountability for learning: how teachers and school leaders can take charge

Introduction

The "A-word" : why people hate accountability and what you can do about it

Accountability essentials : identifying and measuring teaching practices

The accountable teacher

Teacher empowerment : bottom-up accountability

A view from the district

The policymaker's perspective

Putting it all together : standards, assessment, and accountability

Appendix A.A sample comprehensive accountability system

Appendix B. Tools for developing and implementing an accountability system

Appendix C. Contact information for state departments of education and other organizations.