BOOKS - Changing for Good: Sustaining School Improvement
Changing for Good: Sustaining School Improvement - Melissa Evans Andris November 10, 2009 PDF  BOOKS
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Changing for Good: Sustaining School Improvement
Author: Melissa Evans Andris
Year: November 10, 2009
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 8.4 MB
Language: English

and "This important work identifies the critical elements of sustainability - the necessary goal of systemic reform - which requires a long-term commitment to change for the benefit of students. and " - Lois Adams-Rogers, Deputy Executive DirectorCouncil of Chief State School OfficersImplement a comprehensive, whole-school reform program that lasts!The recent emphasis on educational reform has led to many books on initiating school improvement, but relatively few on how to sustain reform efforts so that improvements have a lasting impact.Changing for Good offers a detailed examination of current schoolwide reform efforts and identifies strategies for introducing, managing, and sustaining successful school renewal programs. Based on a four-year study of 74 schools, the book provides a model for generating the necessary district support, schoolwide leadership, teacher commitment, and performance outcomes to cultivate improvement that lasts. Applicable at the state, district, and school level, this model helps readers:Align reform efforts with educational standards and accountability guidelinesCreate a research-based improvement planSupport change by developing a shared visionPromote distributed leadershipCelebrate gains to encourage cooperationThe most beneficial school improvements are the ones that endure. With this exceptional resource, educational administrators and leaders can create a school environment that embraces meaningful change, sustains positive reform, and ensures successful learning outcomes.

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