10 Steps to Managing Change in Schools: How do we take initiatives from goals to actions? (ASCD Arias)

by Jeffrey Benson

Overview

Whether they’re the result of a mandate from on high, a crisis that needs addressing, or simply a desire for improvement, change initiatives are a constant in most every school. In this book, veteran teacher, administrator, and consultant Jeffrey Benson provides educators with a proven, practical, and broadly applicable system for implementing new practices methodically and effectively. Topics include

* Identifying and communicating a clear and understandable vision of change;
* Ensuring that all voices in the school are heard and respected during the change process;
* Thoroughly and thoughtfully collecting, classifying, and analyzing data related to the change initiative; and
* Delegating responsibilities among staff and stakeholders.

Replete with checklists, surveys, and worksheets, 10 Steps to Managing Change in Schools is a practical guide for educators determined to seamlessly weave new practices or procedures into the fabric of the school.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781416621355
Publisher:	Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
Publication date:	08/31/2015
Series:	ASCD Arias
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	52
File size:	631 KB

About the Author

Jeffrey Benson has worked in almost every school context in his 35 years of experience in education: as a teacher in elementary, middle, and high schools; as an instructor in undergraduate and graduate programs; and as an administrator in day and residential schools.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Step 1: Understand the Catalyst for Change

Step 2: Clarify Positions and Interests

Step 3: Turn Interests into Targets

Step 4: Seize Control of Data

Step 5: Build a Force Field

Step 6: Frame Your Efforts

Step 7: Choose High-Impact Actions

Step 8: Decide Who Does What

Step 9: Put Together an Action Plan

Step 10: Sustain the Change

Encore

References

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