{"product_id":"changing-for-good-melissa-evans-andris-9781412968690","title":"Changing for Good: Sustaining School Improvement","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This important work identifies the critical elements of sustainability--the necessary goal of systemic reform--which requires a long-term commitment to change for the benefit of students.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e--Lois Adams-Rogers, Deputy Executive Director\u003cbr\u003eCouncil of Chief State School Officers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eImplement a comprehensive, whole-school reform program that lasts!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recent emphasis on educational reform has led to many books on initiating school improvement, but relatively few on how to sustain reform efforts so that improvements have a lasting impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChanging for Good\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e offers a detailed examination of current schoolwide reform efforts and identifies strategies for introducing, managing, and sustaining successful school renewal programs. Based on a four-year study of 74 schools, the book provides a model for generating the necessary district support, schoolwide leadership, teacher commitment, and performance outcomes to cultivate improvement that lasts. Applicable at the state, district, and school level, this model helps readers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign reform efforts with educational standards and accountability guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a research-based improvement plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport change by developing a shared vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromote distributed leadership \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrate gains to encourage cooperation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most beneficial school improvements are the ones that endure. With this exceptional resource, educational administrators and leaders can create a school environment that embraces meaningful change, sustains positive reform, and ensures successful learning outcomes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Melissa Evans Andris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1412968690\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781412968690\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Corwin Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2010 pg. 216","brand":"Melissa Evans Andris","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48995400745215,"sku":"9781412968690","price":41.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/changing-for-good-melissa-evans-andris-9781412968690","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}