{"product_id":"breakthrough-principals-isbn-9781118801178","title":"Breakthrough Principals","description":"\u003cb\u003eBridge the achievement gap with proven strategies for student success\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBreakthrough Principals\u003c\/i\u003e debunk\u003ci\u003es\u003c\/i\u003e the myth of the 'superhero' principal by detailing the common actions and practices of leaders at our nation's fastest-gaining public schools. Based on the authors' Transformational Leadership Framework, which they developed through in-depth study of more than 100 high-gaining, high-poverty schools, the book distills findings into a practical, action-focused plan for diagnosing school needs and implementing structures, systems and practices that accelerate student achievement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrought to life by case studies of principals who have led dramatic gains in student achievement, the book is a how-to guide for increasing the quality of teaching and learning; improving school culture; attracting and supporting high-performing teachers; and involving parents and community to help students achieve. You'll learn how breakthrough principals make the school's mission a real part of both strategy and practice, and set up sustainable systems that support consistent, ongoing improvement. High-impact practices are organized into five broad categories: learning and teaching, school-wide culture, aligned staff, operations and systems, and personal leadership. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe primary job of school leadership is to help students succeed. It begins with first recognizing and prioritizing areas of need, then finding and implementing the most effective solutions. Whether you work in a turn around environment, or want to make a good school better, this book will give you a set of concrete practices—illustrated through examples of real principals in real schools—that have been proven to work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the primary drivers of student achievement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork toward the school's vision in staffing, operations, and systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet the tone for all relationships and practices with good leadership\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eClosing the achievement gap is a major goal of educational leadership, and principals are forever searching for viable methods that help them better serve their students. \u003ci\u003eBreakthrough Principals\u003c\/i\u003e unveils the details behind the success stories from across the nation to provide a roadmap to transformative gains. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eABOUT THE AUTHORS xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eABOUT NEW LEADERS xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE Diagnosing Your School’s Stages of Development 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINTRODUCTION 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Transformational Leadership Framework in Action 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Focus on theWork of the Principal? 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is the Transformational Leadership Framework? 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Structure of the Transformational Leadership Framework 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStages of School Development 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Use This Book 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER ONE The Stages of School Development 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of Stages 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow the Stages of the TLFWork 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving through the Stages 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting the Framework toWork 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER TWO Diagnosis and Action Planning 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Different Approach to School Planning 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: The Four Steps of Planning 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1: Using Multiple Data Points to Diagnose School Practices 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2: Bringing the Outputs of the Diagnosis Together to Identify Priorities 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3: Set Goals, Identify Strategies, and Create an Action Plan 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 4: Monitor and Adjust Action Plan 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNext Steps 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO The Transformational Leadership Framework 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER THREE Learning and Teaching 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Instructional Leadership 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 1: Aligned Curriculum 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 1: Action 1: Scope and Sequence 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 1: Action 2: Units of Study 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 2: Classroom Practices and Instruction 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstructional Strategies 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring and Adjusting Strategies 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 3: Data 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 3: Action 1: Identifying Data Sources and Assessments 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 3: Action 2: Data Analysis and Action Planning 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 3: Action 3: Feedback on Progress 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 4: Student-Centered Differentiation 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 4: Action 1: Interventions and Accelerations 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNext Steps 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER FOUR School Culture 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 1: Shared Mission and Values 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 1: Action 1: Vision, Mission, and Values 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 1: Action 2: Behavioral Expectations 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 1: Action 3: Adult and Student Efficacy 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 1: Action 4: Social-Emotional Learning Skills and Supports 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 2: Relationships 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvisories and Referrals 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 2: Action 1: Supportive Adult-Student Relationships 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 2: Action 2: Cultural Competency and Diversity 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 2: Action 3: Student Voice 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 3: Family and Community Engagement 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 3: Action 1: Involving Family and Community 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNext Steps 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER FIVE Talent Management 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Managing Talent Matters 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 1: Recruitment and Onboarding 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 1: Action 1: Recruitment 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 1: Action 2: Selection and Hiring 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 1: Action 3: Staff Assignment 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 1: Action 4: Induction 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 2: Instructional Leadership Team 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 2: Action 1: Instructional Leadership Team Roles, Expectations, and Supports 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 2: Action 2: Teacher Leadership 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 3: PerformanceMonitoring and Evaluation 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 3: Action 1: Performance Expectations 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 3: Action 2: Observation and Actionable Feedback 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 3: Actions 3 and 4: Monitoring Implementation and Performance Evaluation 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 4: Professional Learning and Collaboration 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 4: Action 1: Ongoing Professional Learning 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 4: Action 2: Collaborative Teacher Team Structures 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNext Steps 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER SIX Planning and Operations 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 1: Goal Setting and Action Planning 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 2: Time Management 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 3: Budget 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 3: Action 1: Budget and Resources 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 3: Action 2: External Partnerships 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 3: Action 3: Facilities 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 4: Community and District Relations 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction 1: Stakeholder Communications and Engagement 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 4: Action 2 : District Relationships 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNext Steps 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER SEVEN Personal Leadership 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 1: Belief-Based and Goal-Driven Leadership 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 2: Equity-Focused Leadership 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 3: Interpersonal Leadership 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Transparent about Expectations and Treat Everyone with Respect 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a Culture of Trust 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Appropriate Facilitation and Communication Strategies for Every Situation 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 4: Adaptive Leadership 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Challenges and Their Root Causes 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Change 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLever 5: Resilient Leadership 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNext Steps 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART THREE A Role for Principal Supervisors and Coaches 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER EIGHT Principal Coaching Using the TLF 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Alignment across the District 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrior to the Start of the Year: Supporting an Effective School Diagnosis 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Principal Goals 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Your Coaching Time 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTargeted Visits andWalk-Throughs 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMid- and End-of-Year Reviews 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Leadership 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistrict-Level Strategies 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning and Teaching 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperations 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalent Management 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCONCLUSION 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX The Principal’s Tool Kit 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNOTES 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJEAN DESRAVINES\u003c\/b\u003e serves as chief executive officer of New Leaders, an innovative school reform organization that develops and supports highly effective leaders to turn around the nation's high-need public schools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJAIME AQUINO\u003c\/b\u003e is chief program officer at New Leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBENJAMIN FENTON\u003c\/b\u003e is cofounder and chief strategy officer at New Leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE PROVEN FRAMEWORK THAT CAN TRANSFORM YOUR SCHOOL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBreakthrough Principals\u003c\/i\u003e debunks the myth of the \"superhero\" principal by detailing the common actions and practices of leaders at our nation's fastest-gaining public schools. Based on the authors' Transformational Leadership Framework, which they developed through in-depth study of more than 100 high-gaining, high-poverty schools, the book distills findings into a practical, action-focused plan for diagnosing school needs and implementing structures, systems, and practices that accelerate student achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrought to life by real-world stories of principals who have led transformative gains in student achievement, the book is a how-to guide for increasing the quality of teaching and learning; improving culture; attracting and supporting high-performing teachers; and involving parents and community effectively. \u003ci\u003eBreakthrough Principals\u003c\/i\u003e unveils the details behind the success stories from across the nation, providing a roadmap to dramatic school improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"As CEO of Chicago Public Schools and U.S. Secretary of Education, I have seen firsthand the life-changing impact that highly skilled principals have on school and student success. In \u003ci\u003eBreakthrough Principals\u003c\/i\u003e, New Leaders distills what it has learned from 15 years of training, supporting, and studying such exemplary school leaders into a step-by-step guide that can help every principal—particularly those leading schools most in need of improvement—achieve similarly transformative results.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eArne Duncan,\u003c\/b\u003e U.S. Secretary of Education, 2009-2015\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBreakthrough Principals\u003c\/i\u003e details the essential role school leaders play in ensuring that exceptional teaching and learning occurs in every classroom. 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