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Leadership for Low-Performing Schools

A Step-by-Step Guide to the School Turnaround Process
  • ISBN-13: 9781475810257
  • Publisher: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
    Imprint: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
  • By Daniel L. Duke
  • Price: AUD $98.99
  • Stock: 0 in stock
  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 16/03/2015
  • Format: Paperback 226 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Education [JN]
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No greater challenge faces our society than improving the educational opportunities for millions of young people trapped in chronically low-performing schools. Overcoming this challenge requires talented and dedicated school leaders whose knowledge and skills extend far beyond what is covered in conventional principal preparation programs. This book draws on extensive research by the author and others on the actions needed to turn around low-performing schools. First, however, the book examines the personal qualities needed to undertake the turnaround process. Following chapters provide guidelines on diagnosing the school-based causes of low achievement and developing a school turnaround plan. The author focuses on the importance of continuous planning - a departure from standard practice. A major portion of the book is devoted to examples of first-order and second-order strategies for raising achievement. Specific recommendations for launching the turnaround process and sustaining gains beyond the first years of turnaround are provided. The concluding chapter addresses the role of school districts in supporting school-based turnaround efforts.
Introduction Chapter 1 It's All about Leading Change Chapter 2 Launching the Turnaround Process Chapter 3 Diagnosing the Causes of Low Performance Chapter 4 Planning for the Short Term and the Long Run Chapter 5 First Order Strategies - The Foundations of Turnaround Chapter 6 Second Order Strategies - Getting Focused on Student Outcomes Chapter 7 Setting the Stage for a New Beginning Chapter 8 Ensuring Early Progress Chapter 9 Sustaining Progress Chapter 10 The Role of the School District in Turnaround Success Last Word Index
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