From School Improvement to Sustained Capacity

From School Improvement to Sustained Capacity : The Parallel Leadership Pathway

The definitive approach to achieving long-term school improvement

Will your school improvement plan stand the test of time? Bestselling author Frank Crowther makes a compelling case for capacity-building and parallel leadership as the keys to ensuring sustainable improvement. Based on a recent research study that examined how school leaders collaborated to enhance quality in their workplaces, this book:

- Outlines six research-based dynamics for accomplishing lasting results

- Provides real-life examples of successful parallel leadership among administrators, teachers, and students

- Demonstrates effective capacity building in a variety of settings with case studies and simulations

Everything you need to build a successful and sustainable plan that is rooted in enduring principles is right here, complete with practical examples and proven tools.

  • Format: Paperback | 240 pages
  • Dimensions: 177 x 254 x 14.48mm | 480g
  • Publication date: 19 May 2011
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
  • Publication City/Country: Thousand Oaks, United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN10: 141298694X
  • ISBN13: 9781412986946
  • Bestsellers rank: 435,373

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