Improving School Performance
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This brief companion book to Getting Serious About the System: A Fieldbook for District and School Leaders provides teachers with background on systemic school improvement and illustrates where they and other stakeholders fit in the process of implementing solutions system-wide. |
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Professional Learning Communities Assessment-Revised (PLCA-R) Online (2010) The Professional Learning Communities Assessment-Revised is a questionnaire that measures staff perceptions of school practices related to six dimensions of a professional learning community and its related attributes. |
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Stages of Concern Questionnaire Online (2008) This online version of the Stages of Concern Questionnaire enables researchers and evaluators to use their computers to score questionnaires; analyze the results; and produce multiple types of reports, including individual, total-sample, and user-specified subgroup reports. |
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Working Systemically in Action: A Guide for Facilitators (2008) Produced by a team of SEDL staff who drew upon more than 3 decades of school reform research and theory, the Working Systemically approach is a process for school improvement and increased student achievement that focuses on key components and competencies at all levels of the educational system. |
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Leading Professional Learning Communities: Voices from Research and Practice (2007) The book illustrates how professional learning communities (PLCs) can help increase leadership capacity, embed professional development in daily work, create a positive school culture and develop accountability. But it also addresses how to manage the conflict that arises, the creativity needed for problem solving, and the courage to challenge existing systems and ways of thinking when necessary. |
This updated manual describes how to use Innovation Configuration Maps to clarify what an innovation or change looks like along a continuum from high-quality implementation to least-desired practices. |
This updated manual discusses how individuals behave and react with respect to specific change. The tool helps researchers and evaluators determine the extent to which an innovation is being implemented by distinguishing among three levels of nonuse and five levels of use. |
This updated manual explains how to use and score the Stages of Concern Questionnaire, which assesses teacher concerns about new programs and practices. The product includes a MS Word version of the questionnaire and scoring sheets, as well as a scoring program in Excel and SAS formats. |
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Taking Charge of Change (2006) This easy-to-read introduction to the Concerns-Based Adoption Model is a cornerstone in the school-change literature. The book provides concepts, tools, and techniques that educators can use to facilitate school change and improvement programs. |
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This fieldbook shows how to avoid a haphazard approach to school improvement by focusing on all aspects of the system and on specific issues that have the most impact upon student achievement. This multidimensional process also entails increasing the competencies of everyone involved and implementing solutions districtwide.
This book shows educators how to use the transformative power of professional learning in community to raise the professional stature of educators. The authors provide clear steps and real-school examples with a focus on collaborative adult learning for student gains, community respect, professional satisfaction, and collegial support. This resource will help educators move from a climate of sanctions to one of mutual trust and support informed by a commitment to students and a dedication to working and learning together.
Change Facilitator Stages of Concern Questionnaire (CFSoCQ) Online (2009)
This product is an online version of the Change Facilitator Stages of Concern Questionnaire that can be completed online by many participants in a short amount of time. The product provides access for a "survey coordinator" to the online questionnaire as well as to a survey coordination site where the coordinator can customize the questionnaire and define subgroups to allow data for a group to be examined by subpopulations as well as by individuals and by the group as a whole.
This product is an online version of the Change Facilitator Stages of Concern Questionnaire that can be completed online by many participants in a short amount of time. The product provides access for a "survey coordinator" to the online questionnaire as well as to a survey coordination site where the coordinator can customize the questionnaire and define subgroups to allow data for a group to be examined by subpopulations as well as by individuals and by the group as a whole.
Moving NSDC's Staff Development Standards into Practice: Innovation Configurations (Volume II CD-ROMs - set of five) (2007)
This five CD-ROM set provides Innovation Configurations maps for higher education institutions, state education agencies, professional associations, external assistance providers, and directors of staff development of school systems. The maps are accompanied by introductory material that explains the concept and use of Innovation Configurations and their application to the staff development standards.
This five CD-ROM set provides Innovation Configurations maps for higher education institutions, state education agencies, professional associations, external assistance providers, and directors of staff development of school systems. The maps are accompanied by introductory material that explains the concept and use of Innovation Configurations and their application to the staff development standards.
Moving NSDC's Staff Development Standards into Practice: Innovation Configurations Volume II - Director of Staff Development (2007)
This CD-ROM is one of a set of five CD-ROMs that provide Innovation Configurations maps for directors of staff development of school systems. The maps are accompanied by introductory material that explains the concept and use of Innovation Configurations and their application to the staff development standards.
This CD-ROM is one of a set of five CD-ROMs that provide Innovation Configurations maps for directors of staff development of school systems. The maps are accompanied by introductory material that explains the concept and use of Innovation Configurations and their application to the staff development standards.
Moving NSDC's Staff Development Standards into Practice: Innovation Configurations Volume II - External Assistance Provider (2007)
This CD-ROM is one of a set of five CD-ROMs that provide Innovation Configurations maps for external assistance providers. The maps are accompanied by introductory material that explains the concept and use of Innovation Configurations and their application to the staff development standards.
This CD-ROM is one of a set of five CD-ROMs that provide Innovation Configurations maps for external assistance providers. The maps are accompanied by introductory material that explains the concept and use of Innovation Configurations and their application to the staff development standards.
Moving NSDC's Staff Development Standards into Practice: Innovation Configurations Volume II - Institution of Higher Education (2007)
This CD-ROM is one of a set of five CD-ROMs that provide Innovation Configurations maps for higher education institutions. The maps are accompanied by introductory material that explains the concept and use of Innovation Configurations and their application to the staff development standards.
This CD-ROM is one of a set of five CD-ROMs that provide Innovation Configurations maps for higher education institutions. The maps are accompanied by introductory material that explains the concept and use of Innovation Configurations and their application to the staff development standards.
Moving NSDC's Staff Development Standards into Practice: Innovation Configurations Volume II - Professional Association (2007)
This CD-ROM is one of a set of five CD-ROMs that provide Innovation Configurations maps for professional associations. The maps are accompanied by introductory material that explains the concept and use of Innovation Configurations and their application to the staff development standards.
This CD-ROM is one of a set of five CD-ROMs that provide Innovation Configurations maps for professional associations. The maps are accompanied by introductory material that explains the concept and use of Innovation Configurations and their application to the staff development standards.
Moving NSDC's Staff Development Standards into Practice: Innovation Configurations Volume II - State Education Agency (2007)
This CD-ROM is one of a set of five CD-ROMs that provide Innovation Configurations maps for state education agencies. The maps are accompanied by introductory material that explains the concept and use of Innovation Configurations and their application to the staff development standards.
This CD-ROM is one of a set of five CD-ROMs that provide Innovation Configurations maps for state education agencies. The maps are accompanied by introductory material that explains the concept and use of Innovation Configurations and their application to the staff development standards.
Energizing Staff Development Using Film Clips: Memorable Movie Moments That Promote Reflection, Conversation, and Action (2006)
This book discusses television and film clips that staff developers can use to encourage discussion and reflection on pertinent common themes.
This book discusses television and film clips that staff developers can use to encourage discussion and reflection on pertinent common themes.
SEDL i-Plan: Online School Improvement Planning Tool (2005)
SEDL i-Plan is an online school improvement planning tool customized for Galena Park ISD. The system allows campus contacts to log on and create a plan, including a campus profile, plan introduction, needs assessment, goals, appendix, and several report options. The system allows administrators to monitor plans in development, review and approve plans that are submitted, or comment on needed changes and open the plan for additional modifications.
SEDL i-Plan is an online school improvement planning tool customized for Galena Park ISD. The system allows campus contacts to log on and create a plan, including a campus profile, plan introduction, needs assessment, goals, appendix, and several report options. The system allows administrators to monitor plans in development, review and approve plans that are submitted, or comment on needed changes and open the plan for additional modifications.
Making Assessment Work for Everyone: How to Build on Student Strengths (2000)
This publication provides teachers with research information and practical ideas for modifying assessments to make them more effective.
This publication provides teachers with research information and practical ideas for modifying assessments to make them more effective.
Renovar el Sentido de la Enseñanza (1999)
Este folleto anima a profesores a recordar por qué se hicieron profesores en primer lugar, y después ayuda a cambiar sus prácticas para hacerlas más significativas para sus estudiantes y el aprendizaje de ellos.
Este folleto anima a profesores a recordar por qué se hicieron profesores en primer lugar, y después ayuda a cambiar sus prácticas para hacerlas más significativas para sus estudiantes y el aprendizaje de ellos.
Restoring Meaning to Teaching (1999)
This booklet engages teachers in recalling why they became teachers in the first place, and then changes their practice to make it more meaningful for children and their learning.
This booklet engages teachers in recalling why they became teachers in the first place, and then changes their practice to make it more meaningful for children and their learning.
Measuring Change Facilitator Stages of Concern: A Manual for Use of the CFSoC Questionnaire (1991)
This book is for use with change facilitators such as principals, staff developers, and teacher leaders who have concerns that are identical in dynamics to those on the front line of educational innovation.
This book is for use with change facilitators such as principals, staff developers, and teacher leaders who have concerns that are identical in dynamics to those on the front line of educational innovation.
A Manual for Assessing Open-Ended Statements of Concern about an Innovation (1976)
This manual equips you with procedures for analyzing and understanding teachers' concerns when presented as open-ended statements.
This manual equips you with procedures for analyzing and understanding teachers' concerns when presented as open-ended statements.
