
Improve Learning by Building Community
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. Building a vision based on your personal and professional values
. Shaping a school culture that supports teamwork
. Honoring school staff members at all levels
. Examining and understanding the external environment
. Drawing effectively on community support services
. Collaborating with district staff
Improve Learning by Building Community helps principals bring together all stakeholders to create the kind of schools that can ensure success for every student.
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Jane Lynch currently serves as the faculty leader of the Department of Business, Information Technology, and Enterprise at All Hallows Catholic College in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England.
Content
- Intro
- Halftitle
- Dedication
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- 1. It All Begins With You
- General Information About Educational Platforms
- A Normative Use of a Platform
- Returning to Motley Elementary School
- Points for Practice
- References
- 2. Creating a Shared Vision
- Developing a Vision
- Articulating the Vision
- Implementing the Vision
- Monitoring the Vision
- Creating a Vision: Returning to Carpenter Middle School
- Chapter Summary
- Points for Practice
- References
- 3. Foundations for Community Building
- Definitions
- Operationalizing Community Beyond Structure
- Returning to the Administrative Team at Ridgmoor Middle School
- Chapter Summary
- Points for Practice
- References
- 4. Focusing on Culture Is More Than Good Manners
- On Climate and Culture
- Development of Culture and Climate Research
- Putting the Theory Into Practice
- Returning to Manchester
- Chapter Summary
- Points for Practice
- References
- 5. Studying Your External Environment
- Analytic Framework
- Historical Thumbnail for the Riverport Community and Hilley High School
- Structural Dimension of Riverport
- Human Resource Dimension of Riverport
- Political Dimension of Riverport
- Symbolic Dimension of Riverport
- Back to Pete
- Chapter Summary
- Points for Practice
- References
- 6. Working With Community Groups and Parents
- Parent Concerns
- Community Concerns
- Returning to Cheshire School
- Chapter Summary
- Points for Practice
- Reference
- Additional Suggested Resources
- 7. Seeing Your Invisible Heroes
- Security Staff
- Office Workers
- Custodial Staff
- Food Service Workers
- Chapter Summary
- Points for Practice
- References
- 8. Services in the Community
- Students in Physical Danger
- Drug or Substance Abuse
- Student Mental or Physical Health
- Family Turmoil
- Returning to La Casa Blanca Schools and Bustamente Elementary
- Chapter Summary
- Points for Practice
- 9. Support From Central Administration
- What Makes It Hard to Change Schools?
- Key People to Keep Informed
- Chapter Summary
- Points for Practice
- References
- Index
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