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Asking the Right Questions
In this Second Edition, Edie L Holcomb richly expands her offerings to school change leaders. The additional examples, illustrations, and stories provide the user of the material with a cachet of new information and applications. Edie Holcomb provides tips for facilitators and an example of each tool′s purpose, when to use it, who to involve, and materials that are needed. From histograms to weighted voting and force field analysis, Edie L Holcomb provides tips for facilitators and an example of each tool′s application, making for user-friendly accessability. This book′s practical content provides down-to-earth information and guidance for conducting the day-to-day work of school change and improvement, in the attempt to make schools more effective.
Asking the Right Questions
"This updated edition of the bestseller on school reform focuses on collaboration at three crucial levels: district, school, and classroom. Recognizing the power of multilevel support, reform expert Edie L. Holcomb provides a structure that helps teams of educators assess a situation, gather information, plan and implement change initiatives, evaluate progress, and sustain change. In easy-to-understand language, Asking the Right Questions, Third Edition, effectively highlights the issues that need to be addressed when implementing school improvement initiatives. Building on her highly successful framework, the author presents a new discussion on shaping practice, creating effective decision-...
The Principal's Guide to School Budgeting
Create a winning school budget during challenging economic times! This revised bestseller walks school leaders through the budgeting process, focusing on vision and strategic planning as firm guides to resource allocation. With an eye toward tough budgetary climates, the authors provide a budgeting model that helps you align organizational goals with a sound fiscal accountability system. In this new edition you will learn: 25 tips for budgeting during an economic downturn How to develop a school budget using the most effective practices Methods for conducting a needs and program assessment How to prepare and analyze a school action plan Answers to some of the toughest budgeting dilemmas
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Taking Stock
In 1996, the Board on International Comparative Studies of the National Research Council sponsored a workshop to assess what has been learned about making education standards internationally competitive and to examine why criteria for international competitiveness have been so difficult to articulate. A summary of the issues raised at this workshop is presented. Approximately 80 persons, including representatives from national organizations with specific interest in education standards, university researchers, and education policy makers attended the gathering. Participants explored the concept and the support of high standards for education in the United States. Even with widespread support...
All Other Duties as Assigned
Explore the wide range of duties inherent in being an assistant principal and gain strategies to achieve success and happiness in this position, whether for a single year or for a career. Written with compassion and accountability and informed by research, this is your complete guide for stepping into your critical role as an opportunity maker striving to foster student success. Ambitious K–12 assistant principals will: Delve into the role of an assistant principal and the wide variety of duties and responsibilities it encompasses Learn how to develop positive, equitable environments for student learning and educator achievement Develop an understanding of the importance of managerial stra...
Hearings on H.R. 6, Reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
These hearing transcripts present testimony concerning the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Much of the testimony was from members of congress, educators, and representatives of education organizations concerning the efficacy of specific programs and activities funded by the Act, particularly those items that they would like to see expanded or improved. Testimony was heard from: (1) Representatives Robert E. Andrews, Peter Hoagland, Donald M. Payne, Terry Everett, and Lynn C. Woolsey; (2) the director of the National Urban Alliance for Effective Schools; (3) the executive director of the Main Line Project Learning, Brookline School, Havertown, Pennsylvania; (4) ...
Multi-Dimensional Education
'In an evidence-driven era, gathering comprehensive data will enable schools to meet their academic goals and to engage in a holistic approach to education.'ùAvis Glaze, PresidentEdu-Quest International Inc., Valhalla, NY'The challenges facing educators today are immense and the pressure to 'perform' is clearly evident. This book provides a fresh and compelling argument to look far beyond test score 'performance' when measuring success in our schools.'ùKurt Suhr, PrincipalNewport Heights Elementary School, Newport Beach, CAA comprehensive guide to data-driven school improvementSchools arenÆt one-dimensional. Your decision making shouldnÆt be either. If you want to look beyond student tes...
Evaluative Inquiry
Foreword by Grant Wiggins Afterword by Michael Fullan "[Parsons′ work remind us] that collegial consideration of what works, what doesn′t, and why is . . . interesting and enjoyable professional work." From the Foreword by Grant Wiggins "Whether you are planning a limited innovation in a few classrooms or implementing new state standards as a whole-school or districtwide change, this book will help you chart your course." Judith Renyi, Executive Director The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education "In clear, accessible language, Beverly Parsons demystifies evaluation and provides numerous practical examples of how schools can use the methods she describes to better understand the...
