Ten Keys to Ready Schools

Shore (1998) describes the attributes of schools that promote readiness for learning:

• "Ready schools smooth the transition between home and school.

• Ready schools strive for continuity between early care and education programs and elementary schools.

• Ready schools help children learn and make sense of their complex and exciting world.

• Ready schools are committed to the success of every child.

• Ready schools are committed to the success of every teacher and every adult who interacts with children during the school day.

• Ready schools introduce or expand approaches that have been shown to raise achievement.

• Ready schools are learning organizations that alter practices and programs if they do not benefit children.

• Ready schools serve children in communities.

• Ready schools take responsibility for results.

• Ready schools have strong leadership." (p. 5)

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