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What Works, What Doesn't? Proven Practices from Effective Schools

The Effective Schools Research Abstracts are an excellent resource that makes finding the research you need faster and easier. Download your FREE Research Summary written by Dr. Larry Lezotte in February 2012.

26 years of research are available online with the Effective Schools Research LiNK. For more information about a membership, click here.

The Fundamentals of Effective Schools
Three very important papers, an introduction on the Correlates of Effective Schools, a PowerPoint presentation, and an article on the Evolution of the Effective Schools Movement are listed below. Each paper was written by Larry Lezotte, one of the founders of the Effective Schools movement. All are yours free to download.

ES Correlates
Download a free PDF of the Correlates of Effective Schools: The First and Second Generation by Lawrence W. Lezotte.

Download a free PowerPoint presentation of the Correlates of Effective Schools: The First and Second Generation by Lawrence W. Lezotte.

The Latest Papers
Download a free PDF of "Revolutionary and Evolutionary: The Effective Schools Movement," by Lawrence W. Lezotte.

Grand Canyon University EDA 805 Effective Schools Research Coursework
Downloadable coursework for students attending the GCU EDA 805 course.

Learning for All
The Evolving Research and Practices

Free Abstract

Click to view a current Research Abstract.

View Point by Lezotte

Dr. Lezotte offers you insights and commentary on current educational happenings in his monthly View Point letter!

"Larry's work should serve as a prerequisite for every principal leadership program. The Assembly Required Implementation Guide has provided the tools necessary to mobilize staff in conducting continuous improvement within their schools."

Olga Aleman
Program Manager, Professional Development Services

"Dr. Lezotte's workshops are always thought-provoking. I am always amazed at the updated research and resources that he provides the participants. His passion for achieving excellence and equity for ALL children is contagious."

Carmen Taylor
Executive Director, National Indian School Board Association (NISBA)

"Larry made our teachers and administrators believe in themselves again."

Dr. Larry Kelly
Retired Superintendent & Educational Consultant

"Dr. Larry Lezotteâs unique, conversational style of delivery, immediate command of the research, and nonthreatening, approachable manner enabled our staff to relate to and identify with him. "

Dr. Larry Kelly
Retired Superintendent & Educational Consultant

"Larry Lezotte provides educators the motivation, the tools, and the belief that they can and will enable all students to learnâno exceptions."

Dr. Larry Kelly
Retired Superintendent & Educational Consultant

"More children than I can count have benefited from Larry Lezotteâs teaching."

Dr. Mark A. Higdon
Executive Director, Wyoming School Boards Association

"What comes through during a conversation with Larry Lezotte is his passion for doing great things for American School Children, the depth of his expertise, and his knowledge about how public schools and public school people work, and his courage in taking on what needs to be confronted."

Dr. James D. Mervilde
Superintendent, Washington Township Metropolitan School District

"Dr. Lezotte has helped our school district grow academically and to focus on the thing that matters mostâstudent achievement."

Dr. Jerry L. Seese
Superintendent, Saginaw Township Community Schools

"Larry Lezotte has been the defining factor in our district/school reform. Through his leadership and advice, we have been able to transform ourselves from an adult-centered school district to a student-centered school districtâ¦where learning is for allâ¦whatever it takes!"

Dr. Carmen Granto
Superintendent
Ms. Cynthia Bianco
Deputy Superintendent, Niagara Falls City School District

What Effective Schools Do: Re-Envisioning the Correlates - Book

Learning for All: New & Revised for 21st Century Schools - Book

Walking the Talk: Making School Improvement Happen - DVD