<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><strong><em>When the numbers don't lie, this is your guide to doing what's right</em></strong></p> <p>If your school is faced with a disproportionate rate of suspensions, gifted program enrollment, or special education referrals for students of color, this book shows how you can uncover the root causes and rally your staff to face the challenge head on. You will: </p> <ul> <li>Understand how bias creates barriers to the success of students of color</li> <li>Know what questions to ask and what data to analyze </li> <li>Create your own road map for becoming an equity-driven school, with staff activities, data collection forms, checklists, and progress monitoring tools</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong><em>When the numbers don't lie, this is your guide to doing what's right</em></strong></p> <p>If your school is faced with a disproportionate rate of suspensions, gifted program enrollment, or special education referrals for students of color, this book shows how you can uncover the root causes and rally your staff to face the challenge head on. You will: </p> <ul> <li>Understand how bias creates barriers to the success of students of color</li> <li>Know what questions to ask and what data to analyze </li> <li>Create your own road map for becoming an equity-driven school, with staff activities, data collection forms, checklists, and progress monitoring tools</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><em>I believe that this text has the potential to become a bible for every school leader who truly wants to examine the inequities in schools and then move forward with a comprehensive plan applying a sound analysis of the data.</em>--William A. Howe, Educator (6/13/2016 12:00:00 AM)<br><br><em>Throughout the country, a growing number of educators have come to the realization that disproportionality in the placement of children of color in special education, and in school discipline practices, is a vital equity issue that must be confronted. In this important new book, Dr. Edward Fergus explains why this issue is so important and he shows what educators can do to solve the problem. Through careful analysis of data obtained from real cases, he shows how the problem is manifest and how it can be thoughtfully addressed. For educators and policy makers seeking solutions to these complex issues, this book will be an invaluable resource. </em>--Pedro Noguera, Distinguished Professor of Education (7/25/2016 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>Solving Disproportionality and Achieving Equity<em> addresses burning and significant needs and issues in the field, including areas in which districts are facing legal requirements for action. The synthesis of research, theory, application, with an acknowledgment of the interpersonal and emotional dimensions of this work all contribute to its value.</em>--Gary Bloom, Senior Program Consultant (6/13/2016 12:00:00 AM)<br>