{"product_id":"high-payoff-strategies-isbn-9781118834411","title":"High-Payoff Strategies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFocus on the \u003ci\u003eright\u003c\/i\u003e things\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn education leader’s job can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Research shows that by spending time on just a few high-payoff strategies, leaders can bring about the meaningful change their schools and districts need.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHigh-Payoff Strategies\u003c\/i\u003e helps administrators lead successful change initiatives by focusing on the three top priorities identified by research and practitioners alike: fostering a supportive district and school culture, leading instructional change, and building a learning community among faculty and staff.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on the latest research as well as hundreds of interviews with education leaders, \u003ci\u003eHigh-Payoff Strategies\u003c\/i\u003e reveals what it really takes to bring about school turnaround. The book includes rich and varied examples showing how real-world education leaders—in urban, suburban, and rural settings—have successfully led changes in their schools and districts. It also provides tools that readers can use immediately to put these practices in place, together with videos demonstrating the practices in action. \u003ci\u003eHigh-Payoff Strategies \u003c\/i\u003ehelps education leaders create schools and districts that support teachers and make a difference in the lives of children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction to the High-Payoff Strategies 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Vision and Focus 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 1 Strategy: Culture 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Creating a Culture Supportive of Teaching and Learning 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Using Data to Plan Culture Strategies 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 2 Strategy: Instructional Improvements 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Leading Instructional Improvements 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Using Data to Plan Instructional Improvement Strategies 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 3 Strategy: Learning Communities 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Facilitating Learning Communities 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Using Data to Plan Learning Community Strategies 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 4 The Payoff 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Using All Strategies Together to Achieve the Vision 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnotated Bibliography 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeas for Using These Materials in Courses and Workshops 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eName Index 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 141\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJODY SPIRO, EdD,\u003c\/b\u003e Director of Education Leadership at The Wallace Foundation, is the author of \u003ci\u003eLeading Change Step-by-Step: Tactics, Tools, and Tales\u003c\/i\u003e (Jossey-Bass, 2011).     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR HIGH-PAYOFF STRATEGIES\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There are tens of thousands of books on education leadership. \u003ci\u003eThis\u003c\/i\u003e is the one to read. Drawing on years of extensive experience, Spiro offers clear and compelling guidance for effective school leadership that should be read by all who hold or aspire to hold such positions and those who work with them.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eARTHUR LEVINE\u003c\/b\u003e, President, Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation and President Emeritus, Teachers College, Columbia University   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a must-read for any education leader who seeks effectiveness and excellence in support of student learning.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eWILLIAM R. HITE Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e, Superintendent, School District of Philadelphia  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As a leader, I often question if we're focusing on the 'right' things. Spiro's strategies have created clarity for me and a focus for leading change. I'm much more confident that we are focused on the right things so we can achieve the results we are looking for.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDOREEN KNUTH\u003c\/b\u003e, Principal, Carter Lake Elementary School, Carter Lake, IA   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE PROVEN FORMULA FOR BRINGING MEANINGFUL CHANGE TO SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHigh-Payoff Strategies\u003c\/i\u003e enables administrators to lead change initiatives with consistent success by focusing on the three top priorities identified by research and practitioners alike: fostering a supportive district and school culture, leading instructional change, and building a learning community among faculty and staff. Drawing on the latest research and hundreds of interviews with education leaders, this practical guide reveals:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e What it really takes to bring about school turnaround\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e How real-world education leaders have successfully led changes in urban, suburban, and rural settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Powerful tools you can use immediately to emulate the change leaders inside\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn education leader's job can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be that way. \u003ci\u003eHigh-Payoff Strategies\u003c\/i\u003e makes it possible to create the schools and districts that support teachers and make a difference in the lives of children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989361410277,"sku":"NP9781118834411","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118834411.jpg?v=1761783814","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/high-payoff-strategies-isbn-9781118834411","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}