Improve Learning by Building Community : A

Written for principals, both new and experienced,Â Improve Learning by Building Community provides a blueprint for building effective learning communities committed to partnering with both the internal school community-faculty and staff-and the external school community-families, community organizations and service agencies, and school district educators. Based on research and best practices, the book helps school administrators articulate and implement a vision that utilizes community-wide support and participation to support student learning and achievement.Â Reflecting the author's work with principals, this resource provides case studies in each chapter with Practical Tips , Points for Practice , and Points to Ponder and provides specific guidance in areas such as:Â Shaping a school culture that supports teamwork Examining and understanding the external environment Working with parents and community organizations Honoring all school staff members, at all levelsÂ Drawing on community support services Collaborating with district staff

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
About the Authors	p. xv
It All Begins With You	p. 1
General Information About Educational Platforms	p. 3
A Normative Use of a Platform	p. 7
Returning to Motley Elementary School	p. 11
Points for Practice	p. 12
References	p. 12
Creating a Shared Vision	p. 13
Developing a Vision	p. 16
Articulating the Vision	p. 17
Implementing the Vision	p. 19
Monitoring the Vision	p. 21
Creating a Vision: Returning to Carpenter Middle School	p. 23
Chapter Summary	p. 23
Points for Practice	p. 24
References	p. 24
Foundations for Community Building	p. 25
Definitions	p. 26
Operationalizing Community Beyond Structure	p. 33
Returning to the Administrative Team at Ridgmoor Middle School	p. 37
Chapter Summary	p. 38
Points for Practice	p. 39
References	p. 39
Focusing on Culture Is More Than Good Manners	p. 41
On Climate and Culture	p. 43
Development of Culture and Climate Research	p. 45
Putting the Theory Into Practice	p. 49
Returning, to Manchester	p. 55
Chapter Summary	p. 57
Points for Practice	p. 58
References	p. 58
Studying Your External Environment	p. 59
Analytic Framework	p. 62
Historical Thumbnail for the Riverport Community and Hilley High School	p. 62
Structural Dimension of Riverport	p. 64
Human Resource Dimension of Riverport	p. 66
Political Dimension of Riverport	p. 68
Symbolic Dimension of Riverport	p. 70
Back to Pete	p. 72
Chapter Summary	p. 72
Points for Practice	p. 73
References	p. 73
Working With Community Groups and Parents	p. 75
Parent Concerns	p. 78
Community Concerns	p. 85
Returning to Cheshire School	p. 87
Chapter Summary	p. 88
Points for Practice	p. 88
Reference	p. 89
Additional Suggested Resources	p. 89
Seeing Your Invisible Heroes	p. 91
Security Staff	p. 94
Office Workers	p. 97
Custodial Staff	p. 101
Food Service Workers	p. 104
Chapter Summary	p. 107
Points for Practice	p. 107
References	p. 107
Services in the Community	p. 109
Students in Physical Danger	p. 111
Drug or Substance Abuse	p. 113
Student Mental or Physical Health	p. 115
Family Turmoil	p. 116
Returning to La Casa Blanca Schools and Bustamente Elementary	p. 118
Chapter Summary	p. 118
Points for Practice	p. 118
Support From Central Administration	p. 121
What Makes It Hard to Change Schools?	p. 124
Key People to Keep Informed	p. 126
Chapter Summary	p. 130
Points for Practice	p. 130
References	p. 131
Index	p. 133
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