Asking the right questions : tools for collaboration and school change / Edie L. Holcomb ; foreword by Shirley M. Hord.
Material type: TextPublication details: Thousand Oaks, CA : Corwin Press, ©2009.Edition: Third editionDescription: xxvi, 205 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)Content type:- text
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- 9781412962742
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- 9781412962759
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Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | 371.395 H725 | Available | 33111009289568 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"This book has something for everyone--the teacher leader heading school improvement committees, the curriculum director working with teacher task forces, the superintendent working with community groups to establish vision and set priorities. A very hands-on book with practical tools for leaders in any setting!" --Mary Devin, Associate Professor Kansas State University
"Gives a multitude of techniques for collaborative planning and preparing for change. This is an exceptional resource for school leaders to read and reflect on." --Regina S. Birdsell, Assistant Executive Director Connecticut Association of Schools
Use these practical tips and real-world examples to facilitate meaningful school change!
This updated edition of the bestseller on school reform focuses on collaboration at three crucial levels: district, school, and classroom. Recognizing the power of multilevel support, reform expert Edie L. Holcomb provides a structure that helps teams of educators assess a situation, gather information, plan and implement change initiatives, evaluate progress, and sustain change.
In easy-to-understand language, Asking the Right Questions, Third Edition, effectively highlights the issues that need to be addressed when implementing school improvement initiatives. Building on her highly successful framework, the author presents a new discussion on shaping practice, creating effective decision-making structures, and reviewing improvement plans. The new edition also includes
Innovative strategies such as symbolic displays, configuration maps, priority grids, and open space technology Additional examples of change scenarios from the field Review questions and chapter summaries that highlight key points A CD-ROM with figures, customizable forms, and a chapter-by-chapter discussion guide to facilitate individual and group studyFrom simple policy changes to broad reform, this invaluable guide helps teachers, principals, and administrators work together to visualize and enact changes that improve student achievement.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-197) and index.
Asking the right questions -- Answering the "Where are we now?" question -- Answering the "Where do we want to go?" question -- Answering the "How will we get there?" question -- Answering the "How will we know we are (getting) there?" question -- Answering the "How will we sustain the focus and momentum?" question -- Powerful questions that shape practice.