The School Improvement Specialist Field Guide

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ISBN: 9781452240893 | 1452240892
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Copyright: 11/8/2012

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This book supports and guides school improvement practitioners in effectively facilitating school improvement while meeting the ten standards established by The International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI).

Preface	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xvii
About the Authors	p. xix
Introduction	p. 1
Analyze and Apply Critical Judgment	p. 10
Real World Challenge-Bailey's Story, Part 1	p. 10
Standard 1: Analyze and Apply Critical Judgment	p. 13
Facilitating the Collection and Interpretation of Data	p. 14
Demonstrating Deep Knowledge	p. 23
Presenting Evidence That Supports Conclusions	p. 25
An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 1	p. 30
An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 1	p. 32
Reflection	p. 33
Power Points	p. 34
Summary	p. 35
Facilitate Deriving Meaning and Engagement	p. 37
Real World Challenge-Bailey's Story, Part 2	p. 37
Standard 2: Facilitate Deriving Meaning and Engagement	p. 38
Creating Meaning	p. 38
Identifying Systemic Performance Factors	p. 41
Categorizing Performance Factors	p. 44
Comprehending Implications	p. 45
Building Supportive Relationships	p. 46
Establishing Norms	p. 48
Developing Agendas	p. 48
Facilitating Group Communication	p. 50
Building Commitment	p. 52
Using Stories	p. 53
Gaining Commitments	p. 55
An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 2	p. 56
An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 2	p. 60
Reflection	p. 61
Power Points	p. 61
Summary	p. 61
Focus on Systemic Factors	p. 63
Real World Challenge-Bailey's Story, Part 3	p. 63
Standard 3: Focus on Systemic Factors	p. 65
Identifying Systemic and Interdependent Factors	p. 65
Selecting a Suite of Aligned Interventions	p. 72
Building Higher-Order Skills	p. 76
An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 3	p. 77
An Example of a less Effective Application of Standard 3	p. 84
Reflection	p. 85
Power Points	p. 85
Summary	p. 85
Plan and Record	p. 87
Real World Challenge-Bailey's Story, Part 4	p. 87
Standard 4: Plan and Record	p. 88
Recommending What Works	p. 89
Developing the Plan	p. 90
Communicating the Work Ahead	p. 91
Documenting the Decisions	p. 97
An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 4	p. 98
An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 4	p. 101
Reflection	p. 101
Power Points	p. 101
Summary	p. 102
Organize and Manage Efforts and Resources	p. 103
Real World Challenge-Bailey's Story, Part 5	p. 103
Standard 5: Organize and Manage Efforts and Resources	p. 104
Chuncking the Work Into Manageable Steps	p. 104
Distributing the Work	p. 106
Coordinating and Orchestrating	p. 109
An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 5	p. 111
An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 5	p. 112
Reflection	p. 112
Power Points	p. 113
Summary	p. 113
Guide and Focus Collaborative Improvement	p. 115
Real World Challenge-Bailey's Story, Part 6	p. 115
Standard 6: Guide and Focus Collaborative Improvement	p. 116
Starting With Your Inner Circle	p. 116
Reaching Out to a Wider Circle	p. 119
Aligning Performance Foundations and Targets	p. 122
Providing Relevant Information	p. 124
Modeling the Right Behaviors	p. 126
Taking on the Hard Decisions	p. 128
An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 6	p. 129
An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 6	p. 130
Reflection	p. 130
Power Points	p. 131
Summary	p. 131
Build Capacity	p. 133
Real World Challenge-Bailey's Story, Part 7	p. 133
Standard 7: Build Capacity	p. 134
Using Effective Adult Interventions	p. 134
Coaching and Giving Feedback	p. 138
Asking Questions	p. 139
Facilitating Study	p. 143
Facilitating Sharing	p. 145
Facilitating Adoption	p. 146
An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 7	p. 153
An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 7	p. 156
Reflection	p. 156
Power Points	p. 156
Summary	p. 157
Demonstrate Organizational Sensitivity	p. 159
Real World Challenge-Bailey's Story, Part 8	p. 159
Standard 8: Demonstrate Organisational Sensitivity	p. 160
Establishing Credibility	p. 161
Following Accepted Rules	p. 164
Demonstrating Professionalism	p. 167
Valuing Others' Positions and Views	p. 169
Keeping People Engaged	p. 171
An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 8	p. 171
An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 8	p. 173
Reflection	p. 173
Power Points	p. 173
Summary	p. 174
Monitor Accountability and Adoption	p. 175
Real World Challenge-Bailey's Story, Part 9	p. 175
Standard 9: Monitor Accountability and Adoption	p. 176
Paying Attention Purposely	p. 176
Taking Corrective Action	p. 180
Addressing Underperformance	p. 181
Recognizing and Communicating	p. 183
Aligning	p. 184
An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 9	p. 188
An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 9	p. 189
Reflection	p. 190
Power Points	p. 190
Summary	p. 190
Implement for Sustainability	p. 193
Real World Challenge-Bailey's Story, Part 10	p. 193
Standard 10: Implement for Sustainability	p. 194
Ensuring Continuity	p. 194
Transferring Ownership	p. 195
Facilitating Evaluation	p. 196
Gaining Commitment	p. 199
Improving Continuously	p. 200
An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 10	p. 203
An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 10	p. 205
Reflection	p. 205
Power Points	p. 206
Summary	p. 206
Readiness Assessment	p. 207
Resources Listed by Chapter	p. 215
References	p. 223
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