What are the critical practices of leaders in high-performing schools? Based on extensive observations, interviews, and in-depth case studies of principals and superintendents who significantly increase student learning and achievement, this exciting new book provides novice and veteran school leaders with the five critical steps for effective school leadership:
- Focus on Direction
- Build a Powerful Organization
- Ensure Student-Focused Vision and Action
- Give Life to Data
- Lead Learning
Rich with voices from highly effective leaders, this book provides an accessible, research-based framework for school improvement that is correlated with the fields standards. The engaging case studies in this vital resource show the power of these five key critical practices to make a difference in the lives of students and transform schools to support learning for all.
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Critical Practice I: FOCUS ON DIRECTION
CHAPTER 2: CREATING AN ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
CHAPTER 3: WORKING WITH OTHERS TO SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE, OR REQUIRE HIGH PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER 4: USING A VISION, MISSION, AND STRATEGIC PLAN TO MAKE DECISIONS AND INFORM ACTIONS
Critical Practice II: BUILD A POWERFUL ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER 5: WORKING WITH OTHERS TO CREATE A POWERFUL ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
CHAPTER 6: LEADING AN ORGANIZATION IN BECOMING AGILE AND FLEXIBLE
CHAPTER 7: LEADING OTHERS IN DEVELOPING, MAINTAINING, AND IMPROVING PROCESSES THAT INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ORGANIZATION
Critical Practice III: ENSURE STUDENT-FOCUSED VISION AND ACTION
CHAPTER 8: CREATING A VISION AND CULTURE THAT FOCUS ON STUDENT LEARNING AND STUDENT NEEDS&l³
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