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A teacher's guide for getting serious about the system / D'Ette Cowan, Stacey Joyner, Shirley Beckwith.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Cowan, D'Ette, author.
Joyner, Stacey, author.
Beckwith, Shirley, author.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
School improvement programs--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
School improvement programs.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (96 p.)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, California : Corwin, 2012.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
In this companion book to Getting Serious About the System, teachers will learn about the critical role they play in a five-phase process for implementing system-wide change.
Contents:
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMIC IMPROVEMENT
Systems Thinking
Sedl's Working Systemically: A Process Grounded In Research
Summary
CHAPTER 1: THE WORKING SYSTEMICALLY APPROACH: LEVELS, COMPONENTS, AND COMPETENCIES
Levels of the System
National Level
State Level
Intermediate Agency Level
District Level
School Level
Classroom Level
Components of the System
Standards
Curriculum
Instruction Assessment
Resources
Professional Staff
Policy and Governance
Family and Community
Competencies for Working Systemically
Creating Coherence
Collecting, Interpreting, and Using Data
Ensuring Continuous Professional Learning
Building Relationships
Responding to Changing Conditions
The Working Systemically Approach in Action
Working Systemically Phases
CHAPTER 2: PHASE I: UNDERSTANDING SYSTEMIC IMPROVEMENT
Study the Approach
Collect and Analyze Preliminary Data
Present the Approach at the School Level Commit to Systemic Improvement
CHAPTER 3: PHASE II: ANALYZING THE SYSTEM
Form the District and School Leadership Teams
Begin the Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Conduct a Gap Analysis
Begin the Process at the School Level
Formulate Problem Statements
Describe the Ideal State
Review System Initiatives
Continue the Process at the School Level
CHAPTER 4: PHASE III: PLANNING ACTION
Investigate Research-Based Practices
Explore the Professional Teaching and Learning Cycle (PTLC)
Communicating Clear Expectations Building Capacity
Monitoring and Reviewing
Review Progress Made to Date and Existing Plan
Develop a District Improvement Plan
Formalize and Communicate the District Improvement Plan
Develop School Improvement Plans
CHAPTER 5: PHASE IV: TAKING ACTION AND MONITORING PROGRESS
Implement and Monitor the Improvement Plans
Provide Continuing Leadership for the Improvement Work
Address Unique Challenges as They Arise
CHAPTER 6: PHASE V: ASSESSING AND REFLECTING ON OUTCOMES
Analyze and Reflect on Evidence of Implementation and Impact
Decide on a Focus for Continuing the Improvement Work
Recognize Work, Progress, and Accomplishments
GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT THE SYSTEM: WHAT IT TAKES
Appendix I: System Examination Tool Standards
Appendix II: Leadership Self-Assessment
Appendix III: Rubric For Determining System Capacity
References.
Notes:
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on print version record.
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
ISBN:
9781452283814
1452283818
9781452279374
1452279373
OCLC:
915347155

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