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Book SynopsisBased on the philosophy that all schools have the capacity to improve, Performance is Key provides insight into the leadership strategies. This book contains skills for leaders to implement real systemic change in fulfilling the mission of every school- Excellence!
Trade ReviewDr. Cotter and Dr. Hassler get it! Collectively, they have detailed a practical set of strategies that they have employed in building successful schools and school districts. This publication, if followed, will encourage practicing principals and superintendents to better focus on those troubling gray areas that we all face in administration. Further, it serves as a reasonable guide to be revisited when looking at leadership, operations and instruction in need of improvement. -- Harry J. Gaffney, retired regional superintendent, school district of Philadelphia, adjunct professor, graduate school of education, Saint Joseph’s University
The true mark of leadership is turning theory into practice. As School President for nine years, I witnessed my school district transform from an underperforming system to a top tier district by utilizing the tools outlined in this book. Performance is Key is a road map for other leaders who not only care about performance but recognizes that All Children Can Learn and Succeed. -- Marc Orlow, Esq., former school board president, Colonial school district
What is clear at the onset of and throughout this book is the vast experience of the authors. Cotter and Hassler lay out a convincing and contextual process for any leader desiring to achieve the moniker of high performance. Their framework of alignment, accountability, an achievement-based attitude and adept leadership provide a clear and convincing pathway to organizational improvement. Not only is their research base and practical application sound, what jumps off of every page are the wisdom, experience and success that the authors possess. Read this book. These are leaders who know what they are talking about because they have done it and done it well. -- Steve Constantino, nationally recognized speaker and consultant, author of “Engage Every Family: Five Simple Principles,” chief academic officer, department of education, Commonwealth of Virginia
Table of ContentsForeword Preface Introduction Part I: The Essential Elements Chapter One: Alignment Chapter Two: An Achievement Focused Attitude Chapter Three: Accountability Chapter Four: Aptitude for Adept Leadership Part II: Assessing the Foundation of Success Chapter Five: Organizational Reflection Part III: Reaching for Higher Performance Chapter Six: Making Schools and Districts High Performing Chapter Seven: Planning for Success Chapter Eight: Strategies for Success Chapter Nine: Case Studies Chapter Ten: Conclusion Part IV: Appendix/References Appendix A: Activity Worksheets Appendix B: School Systems Crosscheck Appendix C: My One Page Plan Appendix D: Master Teacher Program Endnotes Bibliography About the Authors
