The school improvement specialist field guide. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Deb Page, Judith Hale.
• Other Names: Page, Deb; Hale, Judith A
• Contents: Preface; Audience for this Book; Acknowledgments; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Introduction; Applying Human Performance Technology to the Certification of School Improvement Specialists; How the Certification for School Improvement Specialists Evolved; How this Field Guide is Organized; The Ten Standards; Standard 1: Analyze and Apply Critical Judgment; Standard 2: Facilitate Deriving Meaning and Engagement; Standard 3: Focus on Systemic Factors; Standard 4: Plan and Record; Standard 5: Organize and Manage Efforts and Resources; Standard 6: Guide and Focus Collaborative Improvement; Standard 7: Build Capacity; Standard 8: Demonstrate Organizational Sensitivity; Standard 9: Monitor Accountability and Adoption; Standard 10: Implement for Sustainability; Application for Certification; CSIS Performance Foundations; Mission; Vision; Values; Performance Criteria; 1. Analyze and Apply Critical Judgment; Real World Challenge -- Bailey’s Story Part 1; Standard 1: Analyze and Apply Critical Judgment; Facilitating the Collection and Interpretation of Data; Demonstrating Deep Knowledge; Presenting Evidence That Supports Conclusions; An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 1; An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 1; Reflection; Power Points; Summary; 2. Facilitate Deriving Meaning and Engagement; Real World Challenge -- Bailey’s Story Part 2; Standard 2: Facilitate Deriving Meaning and Engagement; Creating Meaning; Identifying Systemic Performance Factors; Categorizing Performance Factors; Comprehending Implications; Building Supportive Relationships; Establishing Norms; Developing Agendas; Facilitating Group Communication; Building Commitment; Using Stories; Gaining Commitments; An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 2; An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 2; Reflection; Power Points; Summary; 3. Focus on Systemic Factors; Real World Challenge -- Bailey’s Story Part 3; Standard 3: Focus on Systemic Factors; Identifying Systemic and Interdependent Factors; Selecting a Suite of Aligned Interventions; Building Higher Order Skills; An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 3; An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 3; Reflection; Power Points; Summary; 4. Plan and Record; Real World Challenge -- Bailey’s Story Part 4; Standard 4: Plan and Record; Recommending What Works; Developing the Plan; Communicating the Work Ahead; Documenting the Decisions; An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 4; An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 4; Reflection; Power Points; Summary; 5. Organize and Manage Efforts and Resources; Real World Challenge -- Bailey’s Story Part 5; Standard 5: Organize and Manage Efforts and Resources; Chunking the Work into Manageable Steps; Distributing the Work; Coordinating and Orchestrating; An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 5; An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 5; Reflection; Power Points; Summary; 6. Guide and Focus Collaborative Improvement; Real World Challenge -- Bailey’s Story Part 6; Standard 6: Guide and Focus Collaborative Improvement; Starting with Your Inner Circle; Reaching out to a Wider Circle; Aligning Performance Foundations and Targets; Providing Relevant Information; Modeling the Right Behaviors; Taking on the Hard Decisions; An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 6; An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 6; Reflection; Power Points; Summary; 7. Build Capacity; Real World Challenge -- Bailey’s Story Part 7; Standard 7: Build Capacity; Using Effective Adult Interventions; Coaching and Giving Feedback; Asking Questions; Facilitating Study; Facilitating Sharing; Facilitating Adoption; An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 7; An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 7; Reflection; Power Points; Summary; 8. Demonstrate Organizational Sensitivity; Real World Challenge -- Bailey’s Story Part 8; Standard 8: Demonstrate Organizational Sensitivity; Establishing Credibility; Following Accepted Rules; Demonstrating Professionalism; Valuing Others’ Positions and Views; Keeping People Engaged; An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 8; An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 8; Reflection; Power Points; Summary; 9. Monitor Accountability and Adoption; Real World Challenge -- Bailey’s Story Part 9; Standard 9: Monitor Accountability and Adoption; Paying Attention Purposely; Taking Corrective Action; Addressing Underperformance; Recognizing and Communicating; Aligning; An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 9; An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 9; Reflection; Power Points; Summary; 10. Implement for Sustainability; Real World Challenge -- Bailey’s Story Part 10; Standard 10: Implement for Sustainability; Ensuring Continuity; Transferring Ownership; Facilitating Evaluation; Gaining Commitment; Improving Continuously; An Example of an Effective Application of Standard 10; An Example of a Less Effective Application of Standard 10; Reflection; Power Points; Summary; Appendix; Readiness Assessment; References; Resources; Index;
• Publisher Details: Thousand Oaks : Corwin
• Publication Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource (256 pages)
• Subjects: 371.2/07; School improvement programs -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Educational leadership -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; School management and organization -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781452284309
• Related ISBNs: 145228430X
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