A Gendered Choice

A comprehensive road map for single-gender initiatives, this experience-based resource offers a step-by-step process with design and implementation tools for developing and sustaining high-quality single-sex programs.

In A Gendered Choice the author uses his first-hand experience to detail his step-by-step process of implementing single-sex programmes in schools

List of TablesForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIntroduction: Defining Single-Gender EducationPart I. Considering Single-Gender Education1. Gender Makes a Difference in the Classroom Starting Point: Examining Gender Influences Student Performance Social Differences Hormonal Differences Brain Differences Gender Is an Issue Chapter One Planning Tool: Reflecting on Gender2. What We Know About Single-Gender Programs Demographic Data Achievement and Other Data Chapter Two Planning Tool: Using Data3. Political Opposition to Single-Gender Education The Legal Context of Single-Gender Education Positions Against Single-Sex Education Parting Words Chapter Three Planning Tool: Debating Single-Gender Education4. Frequently Asked Questions: Concerns and Options Questions About Socialization Questions About Planning Questions About Instruction Chapter 4 Planning Tool: Clearing RoadblocksPART II. Designing A Single Gender Program5. Rationale and Structure Involve Key Stakeholders: Create an Exploratory Group Learn Together About Single-Gender Education Align the Program With the School's Mission Statement Develop a Rationale: Look at School Data Decide on a Structure Chapter 5 Planning Tool: Developing Rationale and Structure6. Legal Issues and Logistics Meeting the Federal Regulations for Single-Gender Programs Single-Sex Schools Creating a Master Schedule Chapter 6 Planning Tool: Examining Legal Boundaries and Schedule Restraints7. Communication Communication With Principals and School Administrators Communication With Teachers Communication With Parents Communication With Students Communication With School Board Members Order of Concerns in Communicating With Each Group Avoiding Stereotypes Chapter 7 Planning Tool: Preparing for Communication8. Building Community Integration of Single-Gender Programs Into School Culture Identity of the Single-Gender Program Location of Single-Gender Classes Program Creed Public Relations Plan Coordinator for the Single-Gender Program Team Building for Students Chapter 8 Planning Tool: Creating Community9. Program Price Low-Cost Options Moderate-Cost Options High-Cost Options Chapter 9 Planning Tool: Budgeting and the Impact of GenderPART III. IMPLEMENTING A SINGLE-GENDER PROGRAM10. Professional Development Professional Development Opportunities Prior to Implementation Possible Timelines to Prepare Teachers Prior to Implementation Continued Professional Development After Implementation Timeline to Support Teachers After Implementation Chapter 10 Planning Tool: Developing a Professional Development Plan11. Program Evaluation Ensuring Nondiscrimination Reviewing the Rationale: Format Reviewing the Data: Indicators An Ongoing Review Process Chapter 11 Planning Tool: Preparing for Evaluation12. Sustaining a Single-Gender Program Strong Principal Leadership Institutionalize the Single-Gender Program Keep the Program Manageable Agree on Strategies to Use With Boys and Girls Mentor New Teachers Continue Professional Development Instituting Change Chapter 12 Planning Tool: Sustaining ChangeREPRODUCIBLE RESOURCES Resource A: Sample Creeds From Single-Sex Schools Resource B: Sample Proposal Form for Creating a Single-Gender Program Resource C: Sample Team-Building Activities for Students Resource D: Organizations for the Learning of Boys and Girls Resource E: Sample Annual Single-Gender Program Review Form Resource F: Sample Letter to Parents to Survey Their Interest Resource G: Sample Letter to Parents Informing Them of Single-Gender Program and Surveying Their Interest Resource H: Sample Letter to Parents (School Selecting Students With Coed Option Explained) Resource I: Sample Letter to Parents (All Students in Single-Gender With Coed Option Explained)ReferencesIndex