Districts on the Move: Leading a Coherent System of Continuous Improvement
Autor Jay Allen Westoveren Limba Engleză Electronic book text – 29 aug 2019
School districts demonstrating the clarity, commitment, collaboration, and accountability needed to create a coherent system of continuous improvement are deemedDistricts on theMove. We use the phrase ‘on the move’ because forward motion is essential for coherence-making and continuous improvement as both necessitate constant adapting and adjusting to realize the equitable improvement of student learning outcomes.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781544387659
ISBN-10: 1544387652
Pagini: 112
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN-10: 1544387652
Pagini: 112
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
Recenzii
“The
individual
and
collective
quest
we
all
pursue
as
educators
to
lift
student
achievement
is
complicated
by
a
blizzard
of
theories
and
no
lack
of
self-appointed
experts.
It
is
so
exciting
to
see
the
years
of
serious,
credible,
and
successful
work
that
Jay
Westover
and
his
team
have
done
with
countless
school
districts
captured
in
a
way
that
is
accessible
to
all
of
us
committed
to
student
success.
It
is
an
important
book
that
reveals
meaningful,
capacity
building
paths
for
district
and
school
leaders.”
“Districts on the Moveprovides educators with critical insights into capacity building, which remains the holy grail for school districts in order to sustain the collaborative culture of inquiry that results in an organization focused on continuous improvement.”
“Districts on the Moveis a book about how school districts build systems of improvement that are larger than a person or an idea. The challenge for superintendents and district leaders is creating a culture and system of improvement that survives changes in leadership. Jay Westover’s book provides both a framework and case study examples of how district leaders can create systemic improvements that show up on the desks of students in classrooms.”
“This body of work is a must-read for every educational leader, especially at the central office level. There are no easy answers to address equity in education, but there are intentional ways to build coherence and lead the work. Jay Westover has created a clear and precise framework for building capacity for whole systems change that starts from the desk of the student and moves throughout the organization. This is not a read one time kind of book, but rather a guiding resource for leaders to use in order to successfully meet the needs of all students.”
“Improvement efforts in education have prompted reforms intended to ensure that teachers and school leaders have the professional skill set and capacity to meet the educational needs of all students. However, where others have failed, InnovateEd has succeeded, creating explicit structures for school and district collaboration that develop a shared learning system of interaction. Districts on the Moveenables both increased technical expertise and organic accountability systems in which dialectic practices about student learning result in strengthening of collective agreements. Professional learning in this kind of setting is purposeful and directly connected to student learning outcomes.”
“As a teacher, principal, or district office administrator, Districts on the Move will give you a new way to look at your work. Jay Westover knows people make the difference in organizations. Systemic collaboration and co-learning leads to continuous improvement for students. Every educator has realized we can no longer be successful alone. Districts on the Move details a step-by-step process of collective implementation with practical examples every educator can use.”
“Jay Westover and the InnovateEd team have been working and learning with school districts for a number of years. He understands deeply that schools want their students to do better, and that school districts can make a great difference in inspiring, leading, and learning with schools to become more precise about the work on the students’ desks. This book illuminates powerful, practical pathways for districts and schools to increase their impact and accelerate and deepen learning for students and staff. It is a must-read for all educators who want to become better at what really matters in our classrooms.”
“Districts on the Moveprovides educators with critical insights into capacity building, which remains the holy grail for school districts in order to sustain the collaborative culture of inquiry that results in an organization focused on continuous improvement.”
“Districts on the Moveis a book about how school districts build systems of improvement that are larger than a person or an idea. The challenge for superintendents and district leaders is creating a culture and system of improvement that survives changes in leadership. Jay Westover’s book provides both a framework and case study examples of how district leaders can create systemic improvements that show up on the desks of students in classrooms.”
“This body of work is a must-read for every educational leader, especially at the central office level. There are no easy answers to address equity in education, but there are intentional ways to build coherence and lead the work. Jay Westover has created a clear and precise framework for building capacity for whole systems change that starts from the desk of the student and moves throughout the organization. This is not a read one time kind of book, but rather a guiding resource for leaders to use in order to successfully meet the needs of all students.”
“Improvement efforts in education have prompted reforms intended to ensure that teachers and school leaders have the professional skill set and capacity to meet the educational needs of all students. However, where others have failed, InnovateEd has succeeded, creating explicit structures for school and district collaboration that develop a shared learning system of interaction. Districts on the Moveenables both increased technical expertise and organic accountability systems in which dialectic practices about student learning result in strengthening of collective agreements. Professional learning in this kind of setting is purposeful and directly connected to student learning outcomes.”
“As a teacher, principal, or district office administrator, Districts on the Move will give you a new way to look at your work. Jay Westover knows people make the difference in organizations. Systemic collaboration and co-learning leads to continuous improvement for students. Every educator has realized we can no longer be successful alone. Districts on the Move details a step-by-step process of collective implementation with practical examples every educator can use.”
“Jay Westover and the InnovateEd team have been working and learning with school districts for a number of years. He understands deeply that schools want their students to do better, and that school districts can make a great difference in inspiring, leading, and learning with schools to become more precise about the work on the students’ desks. This book illuminates powerful, practical pathways for districts and schools to increase their impact and accelerate and deepen learning for students and staff. It is a must-read for all educators who want to become better at what really matters in our classrooms.”
Cuprins
Foreword
by
Michael
Fullan
and
Joanne
Quinn
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
Chapter 1: Creating a Coherent System of Continuous Improvement
Leading a Coherent Path of Progress
Chapter 2: Clarity of District Goals and School Priorities for Student Learning
Creating a Strategic Focus for Equitable Student Growth
Clearly Delineating Improvement Strategies
Leading Short Cycles of Improvement
The Path of Progress for Little Lake City School District
Reflecting on Key Capacity-Building Strategies
Tips for Taking Action
Chapter 3: Culture of Shared Leadership and Systemic Collaboration
Serving as a Lead Learner
Cultivating Systemic Collaboration and Co-learning
Leading From the Middle
The Path of Progress for Hesperia Unified School District
Reflecting on Key Capacity-Building Strategies
Tips for Taking Action
Chapter 4: Coherent Instructional Framework for Developing Collective Expertise
Creating Instructional Coherence
Robust Collaborative Inquiry Processes
Developing Precision of Pedagogy
The Path of Progress for Corona-Norco Unified School District
Reflecting on Key Capacity-Building Strategies
Tips for Taking Action
Chapter 5: Evidence-Based Cycles of Inquiry for Continuous Improvement
Know Thy Impact
Evidence of Learning
Continuous Improvement of Practices
The Path of Progress for Rosedale Union School District
Reflecting on Key Capacity-Building Strategies
Tips for Taking Action
Chapter 6: Leading a Coherent Path for Sustainable Growth in Learning
Rubrics and Planning Tools
Chapter 7: Building Capacity to Lead Systemic Improvement
References
Index
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
Chapter 1: Creating a Coherent System of Continuous Improvement
Leading a Coherent Path of Progress
Chapter 2: Clarity of District Goals and School Priorities for Student Learning
Creating a Strategic Focus for Equitable Student Growth
Clearly Delineating Improvement Strategies
Leading Short Cycles of Improvement
The Path of Progress for Little Lake City School District
Reflecting on Key Capacity-Building Strategies
Tips for Taking Action
Chapter 3: Culture of Shared Leadership and Systemic Collaboration
Serving as a Lead Learner
Cultivating Systemic Collaboration and Co-learning
Leading From the Middle
The Path of Progress for Hesperia Unified School District
Reflecting on Key Capacity-Building Strategies
Tips for Taking Action
Chapter 4: Coherent Instructional Framework for Developing Collective Expertise
Creating Instructional Coherence
Robust Collaborative Inquiry Processes
Developing Precision of Pedagogy
The Path of Progress for Corona-Norco Unified School District
Reflecting on Key Capacity-Building Strategies
Tips for Taking Action
Chapter 5: Evidence-Based Cycles of Inquiry for Continuous Improvement
Know Thy Impact
Evidence of Learning
Continuous Improvement of Practices
The Path of Progress for Rosedale Union School District
Reflecting on Key Capacity-Building Strategies
Tips for Taking Action
Chapter 6: Leading a Coherent Path for Sustainable Growth in Learning
Rubrics and Planning Tools
Chapter 7: Building Capacity to Lead Systemic Improvement
References
Index
Descriere
Built
from
the
principles
of
Fullan/Quinn'sCoherencethis
book
explains
why
the
long-term
success
of
school
districts
requires
a
systemic
approach
for
creating
a
coherent
system
of
continuous
improvement.
The
reason
is
that
the
district
is
the
most
important
‘unit’
of
system
change,
not
the
school
by
itself.
School districts demonstrating the clarity, commitment, collaboration, and accountability needed to create a coherent system of continuous improvement are deemedDistricts on theMove. We use the phrase ‘on the move’ because forward motion is essential for coherence-making and continuous improvement as both necessitate constant adapting and adjusting to realize the equitable improvement of student learning outcomes.
School districts demonstrating the clarity, commitment, collaboration, and accountability needed to create a coherent system of continuous improvement are deemedDistricts on theMove. We use the phrase ‘on the move’ because forward motion is essential for coherence-making and continuous improvement as both necessitate constant adapting and adjusting to realize the equitable improvement of student learning outcomes.
Notă biografică
Jay Westover has provided leadership training and school improvement consulting in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education, state departments of education, colleges, educational service centers, and school districts across North America. Over the past fifteen years, his work has focused on developing capacity of school district systems to close the gaps of college and career readiness. Creating coherent systems of continuous improvement has been a central aspect of state-wide, regional, and local partnerships including the Association of California School Administrators, more than a dozen County Offices of Education, and over 100 school districts.
Jay¿s role at InnovateEd is lead advisor for state-level, county-wide, and local school district partnerships, client executive leadership coaching, and guiding the expansion of consulting services. His passion is working alongside leaders to simplify the complexities of developing school district capacity and coherence for sustainable improvement.
Jay¿s role at InnovateEd is lead advisor for state-level, county-wide, and local school district partnerships, client executive leadership coaching, and guiding the expansion of consulting services. His passion is working alongside leaders to simplify the complexities of developing school district capacity and coherence for sustainable improvement.