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Built from the principles of Fullan/Quinn's
Coherence this book explains why the long-term success of school districts requires a systemic approach for creating a coherent system of continuous improvement. The reason is that the district is the most important ‘unit’ of system change, not the school by itself.
School districts demonstrating the clarity, commitment, collaboration, and accountability needed to create a coherent system of continuous improvement are deemed
Districts on the . We use the phrase ‘on the move’ because forward motion is essential for coherence-making and continuous improvement as both necessitate constant adapting and adjusting to realize the equitable improvement of student learning outcomes.
List of contents
Foreword by Michael Fullan and Joanne Quinn
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
Chapter 1: Creating a Coherent System of Continuous Improvement
Leading a Coherent Path of Progress
Chapter 2: Clarity of District Goals and School Priorities for Student Learning
Creating a Strategic Focus for Equitable Student Growth
Clearly Delineating Improvement Strategies
Leading Short Cycles of Improvement
The Path of Progress for Little Lake City School District
Reflecting on Key Capacity-Building Strategies
Tips for Taking Action
Chapter 3: Culture of Shared Leadership and Systemic Collaboration
Serving as a Lead Learner
Cultivating Systemic Collaboration and Co-learning
Leading From the Middle
The Path of Progress for Hesperia Unified School District
Reflecting on Key Capacity-Building Strategies
Tips for Taking Action
Chapter 4: Coherent Instructional Framework for Developing Collective Expertise
Creating Instructional Coherence
Robust Collaborative Inquiry Processes
Developing Precision of Pedagogy
The Path of Progress for Corona-Norco Unified School District
Reflecting on Key Capacity-Building Strategies
Tips for Taking Action
Chapter 5: Evidence-Based Cycles of Inquiry for Continuous Improvement
Know Thy Impact
Evidence of Learning
Continuous Improvement of Practices
The Path of Progress for Rosedale Union School District
Reflecting on Key Capacity-Building Strategies
Tips for Taking Action
Chapter 6: Leading a Coherent Path for Sustainable Growth in Learning
Rubrics and Planning Tools
Chapter 7: Building Capacity to Lead Systemic Improvement
References
Index
About the author
Jay Westover has provided leadership training and school improvement consulting in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education, state departments of education, colleges, educational service centers, and school districts across North America. Over the past fifteen years, his work has focused on developing capacity of school district systems to close the gaps of college and career readiness. Creating coherent systems of continuous improvement has been a central aspect of state-wide, regional, and local partnerships including the Association of California School Administrators, more than a dozen County Offices of Education, and over 100 school districts.
Jay’s role at InnovateEd is lead advisor for state-level, county-wide, and local school district partnerships, client executive leadership coaching, and guiding the expansion of consulting services. His passion is working alongside leaders to simplify the complexities of developing school district capacity and coherence for sustainable improvement.
