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Book SynopsisFocus on the right things An education leader s job can seem overwhelming, but it doesn t have to be that way. Research shows that by spending time on just a few high-payoff strategies, leaders can bring about the meaningful change their schools and districts need.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix
About the Author xi
1 Introduction to the High-Payoff Strategies 1
2 Vision and Focus 13
PART 1 Strategy: Culture 27
3 Creating a Culture Supportive of Teaching and Learning 29
4 Using Data to Plan Culture Strategies 45
PART 2 Strategy: Instructional Improvements 59
5 Leading Instructional Improvements 61
6 Using Data to Plan Instructional Improvement Strategies 73
PART 3 Strategy: Learning Communities 89
7 Facilitating Learning Communities 91
8 Using Data to Plan Learning Community Strategies 105
PART 4 The Payoff 117
9 Using All Strategies Together to Achieve the Vision 119
Annotated Bibliography 127
Ideas for Using These Materials in Courses and Workshops 135
Name Index 139
Index 141
