Download or read book Turnaround Principals for Underperforming Schools written by Rosemary Papa and published by R&L Education. This book was released on 2011-08-16 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's no mystery in turning around low-performing or failing schools, but there are also no recipes. In Turnaround Principals for Underperforming Schools Rosemary Papa and Fenwick English identify the essential ingredients for success. The causesof failure are complex and interactive. Schools are not inert structures but living organisms. Putting schools back together is a collaborative venture. It takes a team to turn around a school, but it all begins with the leadership. The key to success rests in a school leader who has a fundamental understanding of the dynamics of schooling, human motivation, and possesses the resiliency and energy to engage in altering the internal landscape of an unsuccessful school. Two veteran educators have put together a work based on their research and experience for the past half-century. They pull no punches. The challenge is not only to turn low-performing or failing schools around, but to enable them to become more socially just places for all students.
Download or read book Turnaround Principals written by Kishia C. James and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book offers a progressive perspective of turnaround principals and adds to the current turnaround school literature. It includes stories of the lived experiences of three critically conscious principals’ journey to school transformation. The turnaround principals in this book disrupted cultures of oppression in predominantly African American schools. Through the power of transformative leadership these school leaders improved the academic outcomes for students as well as the working conditions of teachers and staff.
Download or read book Turnaround Principles for Turnaround Principals written by Kwame Andre Carr Ed S and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-12-29 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for new principals, aspiring school leaders, grad students, interview candidates and any school principal tasked with the responsibility to significantly improve student achievement and school culture using the school turnaround process. This book is written by a principal that successfully turned a middle school around during his first principalship in under three years. Not only did the school improve, but the achievement gains in the school were among the highest in the state over a three year period. The principal attributes the protocols outlined in this text as the primary reason these gains have been consistently sustained.
Download or read book Leadership for Low Performing Schools written by Daniel L. Duke and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No greater challenge faces our society than improving the educational opportunities for millions of young people trapped in chronically low-performing schools. Overcoming this challenge requires talented and dedicated school leaders whose knowledge and skills extend far beyond what is covered in conventional principal preparation programs. This book draws on extensive research by the author and others on the actions needed to turn around low-performing schools. First, however, the book examines the personal qualities needed to undertake the turnaround process. Following chapters provide guidelines on diagnosing the school-based causes of low achievement and developing a school turnaround plan. The author focuses on the importance of continuous planning – a departure from standard practice. A major portion of the book is devoted to examples of first-order and second-order strategies for raising achievement. Specific recommendations for launching the turnaround process and sustaining gains beyond the first years of turnaround are provided. The concluding chapter addresses the role of school districts in supporting school-based turnaround efforts.
Download or read book Teachers Guide to School Turnarounds written by Daniel L. Duke and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-08-14 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most guides to the process of turning around low-performing schools are written for principals and policy makers. Teachers, however, are the individuals expected to conduct the “heavy lifting” of school improvement. Teachers’ Guide to School Improvement is the first book on the subject written expressly for teachers. In this expanded second edition, teachers are shown a step-by-step process for raising student achievement, beginning with the diagnosis of the causes of low achievement and extending through the crucial first year of turnaround and beyond. Examples of effective turnaround practices are drawn from a variety of elementary, middle, and high schools.
Download or read book Turnaround Leadership written by Michael Fullan and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The real reform agenda -- Turning schools around -- Change -- Turning a whole system around.
Download or read book Turnaround Principals written by Susan Yarbrough Hernández and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educators and politicians have grappled to discover and implement strategies to improve student achievement results. Districts’ efforts to recruit and retain effective principals and teachers are crucial because of the positive influence these educators have on student achievement. However, highly qualified teachers and principals are hard to come by, especially in areas where low-performing schools are nestled. The main purpose of the study was to understand the district supports turnaround school principals perceive as necessary to achieve sustainable success and to describe the experiences of the principals during at least their first year in the turnaround school setting. An interpretive research approach within phenomenological methodology allowed for understanding how each principal lived the turnaround school experience and how the supports they had and strategies they employed impacted school turnaround. The questions for turnaround leaders receiving campus SIG funds were as follows: 1. What do the turnaround principals perceive as successful strategies for school turnaround? 2. To what extent do turnaround principals perceive their districts helped or impeded their turnaround efforts? 3. How do participants make sense of being a principal at a turnaround school? Turnaround for this study was defined as a school for 2 years or more not meeting state standards, and effective school turnaround was defined as a school reaching the met standard status after 1 year of leadership. Five participants were recruited who had been the lead campus administrator for at least two years, and during their tenure, had led their campus out of improvement required (IR) status. Interview transcripts were coded using elaborative methods. The major themes were the following: (a) Successful Turnaround Strategies that was supported by seven subthemes, (b) Effective District Supports that was supported by two subthemes; (c) Lack of District Support that was supported by two subthemes, and (d) Making Meaning of the Turnaround Principalship that was supported by eight subthemes. Chapter 5 contains the adapted theoretical framework, implications, and recommendations.
Download or read book The Power of the Principal written by Katrina Frazier and published by . This book was released on 2019-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout The Power of the Principal, Frazier gives principals a guide with the top 10 strategies to help transform schools from under-performing to high-achieving. She begins the book with a fictional story and ends with why turnaround school transformation is important to the revitalization of the education system and school reform.
Download or read book The State Role in School Turnaround written by Lauren Morando Rhim and published by IAP. This book was released on 2014-03-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With chapters written by leading researchers and practitioners actively engaged in the work, this Edited Volume examines the role of the state education agency in school turnaround efforts. An emphasis is placed on practical application of research and best practice related to the State Education Agency’s (SEA’s) critical leadership role in driving and supporting successful school turnaround efforts. The Edited Volume is organized around the Center on School Turnaround’s four objectives, with sections devoted to each: 1. Create a Pro-Turnaround Statutory and Regulatory Environment 2. Administer and Manage Turnaround Efforts Effectively 3. Provide Targeted and Timely Technical Assistance to Local Educational Agencies and Schools 4. Advocate and Lead to Build Support for Local Turnaround Efforts
Download or read book Flip This School written by John F. Eller and published by Solution Tree. This book was released on 2019 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set the foundation for a successful, sustainable school turnaround. Designed for school leadership, district administration, and teacher leaders, Flip This School presents a framework to revitalize underperforming and turnaround schools. Throughout the resource, authors John F. Eller and Sheila A. Eller detail practical strategies for planning school improvement efforts and collaborating with the schools existing staff and faculty to initiate a complete school transformation. This book will guide educational leadership in planning successful school turnaround: Identify the unique needs of your school, and learn how to develop a school improvement plan with the best methods to address present conditions. Understand the skill set needed for effectively leading school turnaround efforts. Gain strategies for developing a data-gathering plan, and recognize the ways in which data is helpful for successful turnaround schools. Examine the role of districts in the school reform and turnaround process. Consider how to improve school culture and provide opportunities for professional growth for teachers. Learn how to effectively manage change as well as understand how teacher leadership teams contribute to school improvement planning and the turnaround process. Contents: Introduction: Understanding the Foundations of School Turnaround Chapter 1: Assessing and Developing Your Leadership Skills Chapter 2: Gathering Extensive Data Chapter 3: Gaining Commitment for Resources and Support Chapter 4: Developing a Positive Climate of Collaboration Chapter 5: Building Capacity for Growth Chapter 6: Successfully Managing Change Chapter 7: Implementing Structures and Practices for Success References and Resources
Download or read book Turnaround Principals Practices in the Southeastern United States written by Brianne Marie Lopez-Romano and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turnaround principals of chronically inadequately performing schools faced myriad challenges and required the requisite skills to derive positive transformational change (Duke, 2015). Challenges include identification of the root causes, development of a cohesive turnaround plan, successful implementation, and progress monitoring (Duke, 2015). The purpose of this qualitative instrumental case study was to explore best practices of principals leading turnaround reform efforts. Four cases whereby turnaround principals who have successfully derived rapid school-improvement results provided information that can be used to understand the best practices inherent to a successful turnaround. The research was conducted at each school, and data was gathered from interviews, field observations, and artifacts. Rapid school improvement is nebulous; however, precise methods are limited. Deming's insistence on the leader's role as a predominant factor in improving productivity complements the turnaround principal's role in the improvement process. His work and scholarship influenced the conceptual framework created for this study. The conceptual framework included identification, development, implementation, and assessment and provided a sequential route to understanding nuances inherent in a school turnaround effort. A convergence of evidence model was used to identify common themes and synthesize conclusions. A comprehensive approach is required to understand the enormity of a successful turnaround effort. Similarly, instructional leadership, communication, tenacity, and recognition are essential practices that are evident in a successful turnaround effort. Findings can be used to scale turnaround efforts and build expertise. Questions for future research include understanding the varying contexts, leading schools with different demographic profiles, and expanding similar facets using other approaches.
Download or read book The School Improvement Planning Handbook written by Daniel Linden Duke and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing and updating school improvement plans is an annual ritual for virtually all school principals and their school improvement committees. Still, large numbers of schools continue to produce disappointing outcomes. The authors believe that part of the problem is the result of plans that focus on the wrong targets and that rely on ineffective strategies for improvement. To help principals and their school improvement committees develop and implement plans with a greater likelihood of success, the authors offer a step-by-step process for school improvement planning. They go on to pinpoint specific school improvement goals, including raising reading and mathematics achievement, building robust school cultures, addressing the needs of English language learners, improving instruction, and reducing absenteeism and dropouts. For each goal, a variety of objectives and proven strategies is presented along with sample school improvement plans. The book addresses the differences in planning to turn around a low-performing school, planning to sustain improvements over time, and planning to move a good school to a great school.
Download or read book Enduring Myths That Inhibit School Turnaround written by Coby V. Meyers and published by IAP. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of school turnaround—rapidly improving schools and increasing student achievement outcomes in a short period of time—has become politicized despite the relative newness of the idea. Unprecedented funding levels for school improvement combined with few examples of schools substantially increasing student achievement outcomes has resulted in doubt about whether or not turnaround is achievable. Skeptics have enumerated a number of reasons to abandon school turnaround at this early juncture. This book is the first in a new series on school turnaround and reform intended to spur ongoing dialogue among and between researchers, policymakers, and practitioners on improving the lowest-performing schools and the systems in which they operate. The “turnaround challenge” remains salient regardless of what we call it. We must improve the nation’s lowest-performing schools for many moral, social, and economic reasons. In this first book, education researchers and scholars have identified a number of myths that have inhibited our ability to successfully turn schools around. Our intention is not to suggest that if these myths are addressed school turnaround will always be achieved. Business and other literatures outside of education make it clear that turnaround is, at best, difficult work. However, for a number of reasons, we in education have developed policies and practices that are often antithetical to turnaround. Indeed, we are making already challenging work harder. The myths identified in this book suggest that we still struggle to define or understand what we mean by turnaround or how best, or even adequately, measure whether it has been achieved. Moreover, it is clear that there are a number of factors limiting how effectively we structure and support low-performing schools both systemically and locally. And we have done a rather poor job of effectively leveraging human resources to raise student achievement and improve organizational outcomes. We anticipate this book having wide appeal for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in consideration of how to support these schools taking into account context, root causes of low-performance, and the complex work to ensure their opportunity to be successful. Too frequently we have expected these schools to turn themselves around while failing to assist them with the vision and supports to realize meaningful, lasting organizational change. The myths identified and debunked in this book potentially illustrate a way forward.
Download or read book The Sequence of School Turnaround written by Ph D Pascal Mubenga and published by . This book was released on 2024-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "The Sequence of School Turnaround: A Superintendent's Letters to Principals," Dr. Pascal Mubenga offers invaluable insights gleaned from years of experience in transforming struggling schools and districts. Drawing from his rich tapestry of successes, failures, and hard-earned wisdom, Dr. Mubenga pens ten poignant letters addressed to educational leaders at all levels, from assistant principals to superintendents. Each letter serves as a beacon of guidance, providing practical strategies, reflective exercises, and indispensable toolkits for fostering positive change within educational institutions. The book opens with a heartfelt introduction, setting the stage for the transformative journey ahead. Dr. Mubenga invites readers to embark on a voyage of discovery, embracing the challenges and opportunities inherent in educational leadership. Through candid anecdotes and personal anecdotes, he underscores the importance of resilience, empathy, and visionary thinking in effective meaningful change. The first letter, "Establish the Dream Team," lays the foundation for effective leadership by emphasizing the need of selecting an effective administrative team. Dr. Mubenga shares practical strategies for selecting the best administrative team, and engaging stakeholders in fostering buy-in, in the process of school improvement. Subsequent letters delve into a myriad of topics critical to school turnaround efforts, including instructional leadership, data-driven decision-making, and fostering a positive school culture, drawn from Dr. Mubenga's firsthand experiences in the trenches of educational reform. As readers progress through the book, they encounter invaluable appendices brimming with practical resources, from sample action plans to rubrics for assessing school climate. These appendices serve as a treasure trove of tools and templates, empowering educational leaders to theory into practice with confidence and precision. Throughout the book, Dr. Mubenga adopts a mentorship approach, guiding readers through the complexities of educational leadership with empathy and understanding. He shares candid reflections on the challenges he faced, the lessons he learned, and the strategies that proved most effective in driving sustainable change. "The Sequence of School Turnaround: A Superintendent's Letters to Principals" is more than just a book - it is a roadmap for educational leaders navigating the turbulent waters of school improvement. Whether you're an assistant principal seeking to empower your staff, a principal striving to cultivate a positive school climate, or a superintendent grappling with systemic challenges, this book offers practical guidance and inspiration to help you chart a course toward success. With its blend of personal narrative, practical advice, and actionable resources, "The Sequence of School Turnaround: A Superintendent's Letters to Principals" is destined to become an indispensable companion for educational leaders at every stage of their journey. Dr. Mubenga's ten letters serve as beacons of hope and guidance, illuminating the path to transformative change in schools and districts across the nation.
Download or read book Leading School Turnaround written by Kenneth Leithwood and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-07-13 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LEADING SCHOOL TURNAROUND Leading School Turnaround offers new perspectives and concrete, evidence-based guidelines for the educational leaders and administrators faced with the challenge of turning our low-performing schools around. Using the tools outlined in this groundbreaking book, school leaders can guide their schools to higher levels of achievement and sustained academic success. Based on research conducted in the United States, Canada, and England, Leading School Turnaround addresses in three parts the dynamic context of the turnaround environment, what turnaround leaders do, and the incredible challenges of moving from turnaround to "stay around." Filled with illustrative examples, the book outlines the best practices and behaviors successful turnaround leaders exercise. The authors include detailed information for applying the four main categories of turnaround leadership: direction setting, developing people, redesigning the school, and managing the instructional program. This important resource can help any school leader get their school back on the track to academic success.
Download or read book Research based Instructional Practices of Effective Principals written by C. Steven Bingham and published by IAP. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extant literature on evidence-based instructional strategies mediated by elementary and secondary school leaders is surprisingly scant. Seeking to fill the gap, the editors of this book have curated the research and craft knowledge of eminent and emergent practitioner scholars who collectively provide a starting place for aspiring and practicing principals. Each author builds on research-based instructional practice in schools and districts in which they have worked, either as principals or as school-university or service-provider partners. They provide examples, action plans, frameworks, lessons learned, and strategies to successfully develop and implement research- based instruction and supporting structures in schools and classrooms. University principal-preparation program planners, public school district leaders, and alternative leadership- preparation providers will find this book eminently useful. Similarly, members of National Association of Elementary School Principals, National Middle School Association, National Association of Secondary School Principals, University Council of Educational Administration Leadership for School Improvement Special Interest Group, Learning and Teaching in Educational Leadership Special Interest Group, and American Education Researchers Association Division A will find relevance to their work.
Download or read book A Study of Leadership Competencies of Turnaround School Principals written by Paulette Gaddy-Smalls and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study aimed to contribute to the growing field of research on the effectiveness of efforts to improve chronically underperforming schools grouped under a turnaround model. The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the characteristics ascribed to principals who have been effective in raising student performance at low-performing schools that fall under this model. The study looked to identify and understand the competencies and characteristics that principals, teachers and district leaders believed were essential for turnaround principals to be effective turnaround leaders. The researcher probed the lived experiences of principals, teachers, and district leaders associated with three types of public turnaround schools: (a) schools that have shown clear and steady improvement under the turnaround model, (b) schools that have remained stagnant under the model and (c) schools that have regressed under the model. Qualitative methods were used to collect, analyze and interpret data. Data were collected from interviews with turnaround school staff and from archival documents such as principal performance reviews and staff-provided performance surveys of school principals. A study of these data sources may contribute to the growing body of research centered on turnaround schools and potentially support districts in their protocols for hiring and retention decisions related to turnaround principals. This study may also serve as a resource for districts to increase the likelihood of success of turnaround principals in similar school settings.
