Other Publications

ARTICLES
Caldas, S. J., Gómez, D. W., & Ferrara, J. (2019). A comparative analysis of the impact of a full-service community school on student achievement. Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk (JESPAR), 25(1) doi: 10.1080/10824669.2019.1615921

Ebner, J., & Ferrara, J.,  (2018). A PDS as a catalyst for change in a London primary school. PDS Partners Newsletter, 13 (3), 15-16.

Santiago, E., Ferrara, J. , & Yanosy, S. (2017). Vignette: Public-private partnerships to create trauma responsive schools. In D Zacarian, L, Alvarez-Ortiz, & J., Hayes.Teaching to strenghts: Supporting students living with trauma, violence, and chronic stress (pp. 172-175).  Alexandria, VA: ASCD. 

Ferrara, J., & Gómez, D. W. (2014).  Broadening the scope of PDS liaisons’ roles in community schools. School-University Partnerships,7(1), 101-17.

Wepner S., Gomez, D. & Ferrara, J. (2013) Beyond campus walls for preparing new teachers to work with hispanic students. Excelsior: Leadership in teaching and learning. 8 (1), 95-105.

Wepner, S., Ferrara, J., & Bigouette, L. (2012). Character education and the changing suburbs.  Excelsior: Leadership in teaching and learning. 7 (1), 55-69.

Ferrara, J. (2011). Supporting the whole teacher through whole child education. Excelsior: Leadership in teaching and learning 6 (1), 70-78.

Ferrara, J. & Siry, C. (2011). Preparing childhood teachers for changing suburbs: The power of a partnership. Teacher Education and Practice, 23 (3), 359-369.

Santiago, E., Ferrara, J. (2011). Vignette: Working together to create a shared vision for a PDS. In S. B. Wepner D. Hopkins (Eds), Collaborative leadership in action: Partnering for success in schools (pp. 148-149). New York: Teachers College Press.

Weinreich, J.,&  Ferrara, J. (2008). Piloting a field-based methods course: Catalyst for change. Ohio Journal of Teacher Education, 21 (1),1424.

Santiago,E., Ferrara,J. & Blank, M. (2008). A full-service school fulfills its promise. Educational Leadership,65 (7),44-47.

Ferrara, J., & Santiago, E., (2007). Crossroads: Where community meets character in the pursuit of academic excellence. The Journal of Research in Character Education, 5 (1), 95-101.

Ferrara, J. & Siry C. (2007). Preservice teachers and classroom teachers learning together: A collaborative teacher education program. Excelsior: Leadership in teaching and learning, 1, (2), 39-48.


NEWSLETTERS
Ebner, J., & Ferrara, J., (2018). A PDS as a catalyst fr change in a London primary school. PDS Partners Newsletter, 13 (3), 15-16.

Ferrara, J., Terracciano, B., & Simmons, A., (2012).A new tradition evolves in our Community School/PDS. PDS Partners Newsletter, 7(3), 5-6.

Ferrara, J., Terracciano, B., & Simmons, A., (2011). PDS with a unique focus. PDS Partners Newsletter, 7(1), 2-3.

Rockwood, K. & Ferrara, J., & Santiago, E. (2006). Ingredients for beginning teacher effectiveness. Focus on Childhood Education.

Rockwood, K., & Ferrara, J. (2005). PDS Research: Developing ownership and an inquiry culture. National Professional Development School Partnership Newsletter


PODCASTS
Jacobson, R., Ferrara, J. (2019, July) Community schools: People and places transforming education and communities.  IEL 

Santiago,E., Ferrara,J., Flores, M., (2019, June) The Principal and Community School Coordinator: Sharing Leadership in School Transformation. ETAC Webinar Series 

Santiago,E., & Ferrara, J. (2019, April) Effecive School and Community based Partnerships. . ETAC Webinar Series 

Ferlazzo, L., Ferrara, J. (2017, February) Why community schools are effective? Education Week www.bamradionetwork.com/classoom-q and-a/4250


VIDEOS
More than a Score ( 2015, May)

A Strategic Reading Approach (2019, April)


BLOGS
Ferrara,J. (2017, Ferbruary, 8) Ed Week

Flores, M & Ferrara, J. (2016, June 18) Study Visits: A time for reflection and peer learning. [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.childrensaidsociety.org/community-schools/partnership-press/june-2016/what-we-cane-learn..html

Ferrara, J. (2015, July 3) What we can learn from Wales [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.childrensaidsociety.org/community-schools/partnership-press/july-2015/what-we-cane-learn..html

Ferrara, J. & Santiago, S. (2015, February 4) Blending elements of practice to support children and teachers[Web log post]. Retrieved from http://inservice.ascd.org/education-resources/blending-elements- of- practice/

Ferrara, J. & Santiago, S. (2014, November 4)) Community schools: Whole child education in action [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://inservice.ascd.org/education-resources/community-schools-whole-child-education-in-action/

Ferrara, J. (2014, November 4) It takes more than a community to lead a community school [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.childrensaidsociety.org/community-schools/partnership-press/nov-2014/it-takes-more-than.html

Ferrara, J. (2014, July 25)If you build it, they will participate: Creating
pillars of practice in a professional development school. [Web log post]. Retrieved fromhttp://www.childrensaidsociety.org/community-schools/partnership-press/july-2014/if-you-build-it.html

Ferrara, J. (2013, January 28).  Community schools: A perfect setting for preparing future teachers [Web log post]. Retrieved from  http://coalitionforcommunityschools.blogspot.com/2012/08/giving-teachers-the tools.html

Ferrara, J. (2012, October, 31). Giving teachers the tools they need to overcome poverty. [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://coalitionforcommunityschools.blogspot.com/2012/08/giving-teachers-the tools.html

Ferrara, J. (2012, October, 31). Giving teachers the tools they need to overcome poverty. [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://coalitionforcommunityschools.blogspot.com/2012/08/giving-teachers-the tools.html

Ferrara, J., Terracciano, B., & Simmons, A. (2012, April 12). Beyond university-assisted partnership: The professional development school within a community school. [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://coalitionforcommunityschools.blogspot.com/2012/04/beyond-university-assisted-partnership.html

J Ferrara, & E Santiago. (2011, October 13). Re: Community schools crossing boundaries to help students succeed schools-crossing-boundaries. html  [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://coalitionforcommunityschools.blogspot.com/2011/10/community


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