This practical, hands-on guide provides site-based management teams with the essential steps to implementation that will enable teams to spend less time organizing and establishing policies, and more time focusing on the substantive issues of school change.This practical, hands-on guide provides site-based management teams with the essential steps to implementation that will enable teams to spend less time organizing and establishing policies, and more time focusing on the substantive issues of school change.Introduction to Site-Based Management New Perspectives, Knowledge and Skills The Role of the Central Office Strategic Planning and Site-Based Management Putting the Vision to Work The Principal The Key to Success Expanding the Role of the Principal Structuring the Site Team for Success Learning New Skills Working with the School Community How Do We Know if We Are Making Progress?