Overcoming Inertia In School Reform
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Overcoming Inertia In School Reform
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Author : R. Murray Thomas
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2002-03-05
Overcoming Inertia In School Reform written by R. Murray Thomas and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-03-05 with Business & Economics categories.
This insightful guide features concrete steps and suggestions that shed new light on the obstacles to avoid, the problems to correct, and the methods to embrace in order to overcome inertia and foster positive educational reform.
Big City School Reforms
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Author : Michael Fullan
language : en
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Release Date : 2014
Big City School Reforms written by Michael Fullan and has been published by Teachers College Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Education categories.
Big cities have struggled to improve public school systems. This book shows why—and offers a framework for achieving future success. Fullan and Boyle, internationally renowned thinkers on school change, demonstrate that while the educational challenges of big cities may be overwhelming, they are not insurmountable. They draw on ten years’ of research to identify six essential “push” and “pull” actions that enable big school systems to improve student achievement. Leaders must push to challenge the status quo, convey a high sense of urgency, and have the courage needed to intervene. But they need to also pull together to create a commonly-owned strategy, develop professional power, and attend to sustainability. Examining three major cities—New York, Toronto, and London—through the decade of 2002–2012, this book weaves case studies with careful analysis and recommendations to hone in on which policies and strategies work best to raise the bar for all students and reduce the gap for the disadvantaged. Big-City School Reforms offers invaluable advice to those leading the next phase of school reform in cities around the world. This is an eminently practical book that focuses on big problems and big solutions. “This encouraging book draws on the recent experiences of New York, London, and Toronto to identify what it takes to transform big-city school systems. It recognises their complexities without being overawed by them. By concentrating on the factors that seem to matter most, it offers real hope that we can now tackle some of the key issues that have frustrated reform efforts in the past.” —Geoff Whitty, director emeritus, Institute of Education, University of London, UK "Fullan and Boyle present a compelling framework for motivating and sustaining improvement in large urban school districts. The authors’ premise that system leaders must optimally balance push and pull strategies serves as an important lesson to school-level leaders as well.” —Sandra J. Stein, education and leadership consultant “In this important new book, Fullan and Boyle answer the most important question facing the leaders of the world's major cities: what will it take to significantly improve the quality of public education? Through a sophisticated analysis of the policies pursued in New York, Toronto, and London, the authors make it possible for us to see why some cities are making more progress than others. Their clear and compelling insights couldn't be more relevant and timely.” —Pedro A. Noguera, Peter L. Agnew Professor of Education, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Development, Executive Director, Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, New York University Michael Fullan, Order of Canada, is professor emeritus of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. Alan Boyle is director of Leannta Education Associates where he designs professional learning for education leaders.
Leveraging Social Capital In Systemic Education Reform
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Author : Ian R. Haslam
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-08-18
Leveraging Social Capital In Systemic Education Reform written by Ian R. Haslam and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-18 with Education categories.
Much has been written of late about the need to reform school systems across the world. In like manner there have been many attempts to change school systems for the better but without a great deal of success. This, in part, has much to do with the inertia in school systems and the nature of the work. The professional isolation of teachers from one another in schools is no excuse but it is a key factor in the development of system wide professional capital. This book explores the importance of school leadership and the use of digital media to develop social capital in schools. Particular examples of school reforms that focused on developing professional capital with varying degrees of success are to be seen in the UAE, in reforms to the Australian middle school, and in attempts to reform the Community College in the USA. Throughout the book there are three powerful ideas associated with successful large scale reforms. First, there are the structural elements that all successful school systems have in common including revised curriculum standards, a reliable assessment system, technical skills of teachers and school leaders, a comprehensive data system, rewards and remuneration of workforce and policy documents to support change. Second, strategic imperatives such as the singular focus on teaching and learning for student success, the need to build workforce capacity in schools, the need to ensure system wide implementation of reforms and the importance of collaboration and team building. Third, the systematic development of professional learning communities and teacher leadership will increase social capital in schools which will ensure student success. This book looks at overcoming the inertia to school reform in education systems caused by structural deficiencies, strategic shortfalls and implementation procedures.
Mental Health In Schools
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Author : Howard S. Adelman
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-09-15
Mental Health In Schools written by Howard S. Adelman and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-15 with Education categories.
For many children, schools are the main or only providers of mental health services. In this visionary and comprehensive book, two nationally known experts describe a new approach to school-based mental health—one that better serves students, maximizes resources, and promotes academic performance. The authors describe how educators can effectively coordinate internal and external resources to support a healthy school environment and help at-risk students overcome barriers to learning. School leaders, psychologists, counselors, and policy makers will find essential guidance, including: • An overview of the history and current state of school mental health programs, discussing major issues confronting the field • Strategies for effective school-based initiatives, including addressing behavior issues, introducing classroom-based activities, and coordinating with community resources • A call to action for higher-quality mental health programming across public schools—including how collaboration, research, and advocacy can make a difference Gain the knowledge you need to develop or improve your school's mental health program to better serve both the academic and mental health needs of your students!
The Implementation Guide To Student Learning Supports In The Classroom And Schoolwide
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Author : Howard S. Adelman
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2006
The Implementation Guide To Student Learning Supports In The Classroom And Schoolwide written by Howard S. Adelman and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Education categories.
Every teacher knows about barriers to learning and teaching that interfere with student progress and academic achievement. These barriers to learning can hamper a student's ability to participate effectively and benefit fully from classroom instruction and other educational activities. For school improvement efforts to succeed in ways that truly improve student achievement and student test scores, schools must provide students with learning supports in comprehensive, multifaceted, and cohesive ways. This innovative Implementation Guide to Student Learning Supports in the Classroom and Schoolwide by Howard Adelman and Linda Taylor is designed to accompany their new School Leader's Guide to Student Learning Supports. Together, these two handbooks comprise a complete and adaptable system for addressing barriers to learning and teaching. The authors offer specific ideas, procedures, resources, tools, and guides for motivating students, personalizing instruction and curriculum, promoting development, building school and community partnerships, and closing the gap between the learning supports students need and the learning supports they are currently receiving.
School Based Mental Health
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Author : Ray W. Christner
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2008-12-22
School Based Mental Health written by Ray W. Christner and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-22 with Psychology categories.
This volume provides school-based practitioners with a comprehensive and comparative guide to the strategic interventions, therapeutic modalities, and treatment approaches that are most commonly and effectively used in educational settings. Three main sections of the text present a foundation of universal interventions, targeted interventions, and alternative interventions appropriate for use in schools. Unifying the chapters are two central case examples, allowing the reader to see and evaluate the strengths and potential challenges of each technique in a familiar situation. This emphasis on case examples and the comparative structure of the volume will provide a level of hands-on and practical learning that is helpful for both students and mental health practitioners working in schools for the first time, and as a resource for more seasoned professionals who need to expand the tools at their disposal.
Excellence Equity And Efficiency
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Author : Robert Thomas Hess
language : en
Publisher: R&L Education
Release Date : 2005
Excellence Equity And Efficiency written by Robert Thomas Hess and has been published by R&L Education this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Education categories.
This book presents a 'Quality School Improvement' (QSI) framework for overcoming the conflict that exists between excellence, equity, and efficiency and provides recommendations for principals and policymakers to meet the demands for accountability and continuous improvement based upon that framework.
Learning From The Best
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Author : Sandra Harris
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2009-02-11
Learning From The Best written by Sandra Harris and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-11 with Education categories.
Award-winning superintendents detail proven best practices covering transformational leadership, community building and outreach, responding to change, and developing strategies for effective school reform.
Public Policy In Gifted Education
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Author : James John Gallagher
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2004-03-11
Public Policy In Gifted Education written by James John Gallagher and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-03-11 with Education categories.
Please update Sage UK and Sage INDIA addresses on imprint page.
Ten Traits Of Highly Effective Principals
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Author : Elaine K. McEwan
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2003-05-30
Ten Traits Of Highly Effective Principals written by Elaine K. McEwan and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-05-30 with Education categories.
Increase your own effectiveness with the help of the built-in facilitator's guide, ideas, reflections, behaviors, habits, and inspiring stories.