The TurnAround ToolKit

1st Edition

Managing Rapid, Sustainable School Improvement

Lynn Winters; Joan Herman
eISBN-13: 9781452239347

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<p>"An absolute MUST-READ for school leaders who need to generate school improvement immediately! This book will help you make your school′s turnaround a success."<br/>—Bruce Haddix, Principal<br/>Center Grove Elementary School, Greenwood, IN</p><p>"The authors go to the heart of school improvement by addressing the critical need to elevate learning for all students through the use of formative data and evaluation."<br/>—Jim Lentz, Superintendent<br/>USD 402 Augusta Public Schools, KS</p><p>Transform your school with research-based tools!</p><p>If you want to dramatically improve your school′s performance in a short time, this book is for you. Using formative evaluation, The TurnAround ToolKit offers educators a nine-step method based on data-driven continuous improvement processes. Experts and experienced practitioners Lynn Winters and Joan Herman frame these steps within three overarching "turnaround tasks" that begin with realigning systems, progress to integrating data to create the turnaround plan, and, finally, set the stage for ongoing plan revision. Collaboration and rigorous reflection are interwoven through all the steps. The authors clearly explain how to use data to strategically choose, implement, and monitor school interventions. Included are proven methods for:</p>Improving school and student achievement Meeting accountability targetsIncreasing your school′s competitive edge and reputationBuilding a solid system for ongoing school improvement <p>This comprehensive resource has it all—a clear step-by-step procedure, tools for implementing each step, pocket summaries for each chapter, and leadership guides to walk you through the process. </p><p><br/> </p>

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ISBNs 1452239347, 9781452223629, 9781452239347, 9781412975018, 9781412975018, 9781412975018
Language English
Number of Pages 312
Edition 1st