{"product_id":"from-school-improvement-to-sustained-capacity-9781412986946","title":"From School Improvement to Sustained Capacity","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrank Crowther and his associates show us how to build the foundation for sustainability. They weave together a powerful conceptual framework, snapshots of schools using the ideas, and activities for getting there yourself. Engagement, clarity, and impact are at the core of this terrific book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eMichael Fullan, Professor and Author\u003cbr\u003eOntario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA very informative book that will assist beginning and seasoned administrators in organizing and restructuring their schools to meet the needs of the 21st century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eBelinda J. Raines, Principal\u003cbr\u003eNorthwestern High School, Detroit, MI\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe definitive approach to achieving long-term school improvement \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill 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 r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Our ability to build capacity in order to ensure student learning is paramount. This book takes us step-by-step through the process of building capacity, giving practical examples and offering simulations that any school leader can use to improve student learning.\" \u003c\/em\u003e -- David G. Hodgdon, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Crowther and his colleagues provide the most important volume to date about the critical place of “capacity-building’ in the role of sustaining school improvement. They have also crafted a masterful, and eminently useful, guide to reshape leadership in the service of sustained success.”\u003c\/em\u003e -- Joseph Murphy, Frank W. Mayburn Chair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We yearn for sustainability, for without it, the future is bleak indeed. Frank Crowther and his associates have given us a uniquely integrated approach to sustainability. The ideas for meaningful work, questions for inquiry, case studies—in both educational and noneducational settings—and vivid simulations provide an accessible roadmap.\" \u003c\/em\u003e -- Linda Lambert, Ed.D., Author and Professor Emeritus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Frank Crowther and his associates show us deeply and clearly how to build the foundation for sustainability. They take us on a marvelous journey that weaves together a powerful conceptual framework, concrete snapshots of schools using the ideas, and tools and activities for getting there yourself. Engagement, clarity, and impact are at the core of this terrific book.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- Michael Fullan, Professor and Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A very detailed and informative book that will assist beginning and seasoned administrators in organizing and restructuring their schools to meet the needs of the 21st century.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- Belinda J. Raines, Principal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A fine survey on achieving long-term school improvement, from an author who makes a case for capacity building and parallel leadership as keys to sustainable improvement.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- James A. Cox, Editor in Chief\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of Tables List of Figures Foreword by Andy Hargreaves Preface Introduction Acknowledgments About the Author 1. The COSMIC C-B Approach: A Prelude    Introduction    COSMIC C-B in Brief    The School Research Origins of COSMIC C-B    The Phase A Research    The Phase B Research    The Phase C Research    Concluding Comment 2. The First C-B Dynamic: Committing to Revitalization    Introduction    A Snapshot of Committing to Revitalization: Carmichael Secondary College    Committing to Revitalization: Deepening Our Understanding    Leadership for Committing to Revitalization    Thinking Outside the Square: Al Gore and Committing to Revitalization    Conclusion    Committing to Revitalization: Building Personal Capacity 3. The Second C-B Dynamic: Organizational Diagnosis and Coherence    Introduction    A Snapshot of Organizational Diagnosis and Coherence: Bellwood Secondary School    Organizational Diagnosis and Coherence: Deepening Our Understanding    Organizational Coherence as Structural Alignment    Organizational Coherence as Cognitive Alignment    Organizational Coherence as Structural and Cognitive Alignment    Leadership for Organizational Diagnosis and Coherence    Thinking “Outside-the-Square”: Organizational Coherence When Men Are From Mars and Women Are From Venus    Conclusion\t    Organizational Diagnosis and Coherence: Building Personal Capacity 4. The Third C-B Dynamic: Seeking New Heights    Introduction    A Snapshot of Seeking New Heights: Carlo Maria Carafa High School    Seeking New Heights: Deepening Our Understanding    Leadership for Seeking New Heights    Summary    Seeking New Heights: Building Personal Capacity\t 5. The Fourth C-B Dynamic: Micro-Pedagogical Deepening    Introduction    A Snapshot of Micro-Pedagogical Deepening: Greenfield Elementary School    Thinking Outside the Square: The Grameen Way and Micro Pedagogical Deepening    Conclusion    Micro-Pedagogical Deepening – Building Personal Capacity 6. The Fifth C-B Dynamic: Invoking Reaction    Introduction    A Snapshot of Invoking Reaction: Eacham High School    Invoking Reaction: Deepening Our Understanding    Leadership for Invoking Reaction    Thinking Outside the Square: Médecins Sans Frontières and Invoking Reaction    Conclusion    Invoking Reaction: Building Personal Capacity\t 7. The Sixth C-B Dynamic: Consolidating Success    Introduction    A Snapshot of Consolidating Success: All Hallows Catholic Elementary School    Consolidating Success: Deepening Our Understanding    The Systemic Perspective on Consolidating Success    The Metanoia Perspective on Consolidating Success    The Culture Perspective on Consolidating Success    The Leadership Perspective on Consolidating Success    Consolidating Success:  Steve “Crocodile Hunter”\t    Summary\t    Consolidating Success: Building Personal Capacity\t 8. Next Steps Along the Parallel Leadership C-B Pathway\t    Introduction    COSMIC C-B in Retrospect and Prospect    Parallel Leadership in Retrospect and Prospect    Conclusion Appendix A: The IDEAS Project\t Appendix B: The Research Design and Methodology References Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769439781207,"sku":"9781412986946","price":29.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781412986946.jpg?v=1758721099","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/from-school-improvement-to-sustained-capacity-9781412986946","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}