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Tim R. Westerberg served as a school principal for 26 years, the last 20 of which were at Littleton High School in Colorado. Prior to entering school administration, he taught social studies and coached in Illinois and Iowa. Dr. Westerberg served on the NASSP/Carnegie Foundation Commission on the Restructuring of the American High School, which produced the seminal report "Breaking Ranks: Changing an American Institution." Other professional activities include serving as a member of ASCD's The Art and Science of Teaching professional development faculty and as executive director of the Alliance for Quality Teaching. He is the author of two books in addition to this one: "Creating the High Schools of Our Choice" (Eye on Education, 2007) and "Becoming a Great High School: 6 Strategies and 1 Attitude That Make a Difference" (ASCD, 2009). He lives in Dillon, Colorado, and works nationally and internationally as a school improvement coach.
Summary
What's the best way to ensure that grading policies are fair, accurate, and consistent? How can schools transition to a grading system that better reflects what students are actually learning? Tim Westerberg makes this journey easier by offering a continuum of options, with four "destinations" on the road to improved grading and assessment.
