School leadership that works : from research to results / Robert J. Marzano, Timothy Waters, Brian A. McNulty.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marzano, Robert J.

Contributor:

Waters, Timothy, 1948-

McNulty, Brian A., 1948-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

School management and organization.

Educational leadership.

Physical Description:

vi, 194 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development ; Aurora, Colo. : Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning, [2005]

Summary:

What does research tell us about the effects of school leadership on student achievement? What specific leadership practices make a real difference in school effectiveness? How should school leaders use these practices in their day-to-day management of schools and during the stressful times that accompany major change initiatives? Robert J. Marzano, Timothy Waters, and Brian A. McNulty provide answers to these and other questions in School Leadership That Works.Based on their analysis of 69 studies conducted since 1970 that met their selection criteria and a recent survey of more than 650 building principals, the authors have developed a list of 21 leadership responsibilities that have a significant effect on student achievement. Readers will learn* the specific behaviors associated with the 21 leadership responsibilities;* the difference between first-order change and second-order change and the leadership responsibilities that are most important for each;* how to work smart by choosing the right work to focus on to improve student achievement;* the advantages and disadvantages of comprehensive school reform models for improving student achievement;* how to develop a site-specific approach to improving student achievement, using a framework of 11 factors and 39 action steps; and* a five-step plan for effective school leadership.Combining rigorous research with practical advice, School Leadership That Works gives school administrators the guidance they need to provide strong leadership for better schools.

Contents:

Preface

Part 1: The Research base

1. In search of school leadership

2. Some theories and theorists on leadership

3. The Meta-analysis

Part 2: Practical applications

4. The 21 responsibilities of the school leader

5. Two types of change

6. Doing the right work

7. A Plan for effective school leadership.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1416602275

OCLC:

59879443