Description
"Educators and policymakers need to add to their toolbox for implementing reform this outstanding new book by Kilgore and Reynolds. It is rare to find such a well-written volume that explains how to reorganize schools into more effective enterprises using clear examples grounded in rich scientific studies. For those faced with how to make things happen and work smarter, this excellent book delivers on both."
—Barbara Schneider
John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor, Michigan State University
Transform your school's culture from the inside out
You're stunned by the increase in student absenteeism this year and wonder what is causing it. There may be multiple factors, but few administrators have the luxury of investigating them all. From Silos to Systems provides specific application steps for engaging all staff in a systematic approach to dealing with the various causes of schoolwide problems. School leaders who have used this approach find numerous benefits:
- Teachers have a way for their voices to be heard.
- Principals spend less time trying to integrate all the concerns of various advisory groups.
- Strong cross-cutting ties that spur collaboration emerge among teachers.
- Educators realize more dramatic results from their efforts.
The book also includes current research on developing a positive school climate, improving professional learning opportunities, utilizing data analysis to identify and resolve instructional and behavior issues, and the effective use of technology in schools.
Sally Kilgore talks about using the book:
Key features
The content of the proposed book will include both "broad brush strokes" and detailed instructions for implementing Systems Leadership practices. Readers will understand the rationale for organizing school differently, the specific leadership challenges in implementing it, and the benchmarks in six core domains that will allow school staff to profile their school practices against those known to be important in highly effective schools. Numerous tables, charts, and examples will be included to ground the content in reality.
