From school improvement to sustained capacity: the parallel leadership pathway

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Crowther, Frank. 2011. From school improvement to sustained capacity: the parallel leadership pathway. Thousand Oaks, CA. United States. Corwin.
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From school improvement to sustained capacity: the parallel leadership pathway

Book CategoryAuthored book
ERA Publisher ID1609
Authors
AuthorCrowther, Frank
Number of Pages211
Year2011
PublisherCorwin
Place of PublicationThousand Oaks, CA. United States
ISBN9781412986946
9781452275321
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.4135/9781452275321
Web Address (URL)http://sk.sagepub.com/books/from-school-improvement-to-sustained-capacity
Abstract

Will your school improvement plan stand the test of time? Bestselling author Frank Crowther makes a compelling case for capacity building and parallel leadership as the keys to ensuring sustainable improvement. Based on a recent research study that examined how school leaders collaborated to enhance quality in their workplaces, this book
* Outlines six research-based dynamics for accomplishing lasting results
* Provides real-life examples of successful parallel leadership among administrators, teachers, and students
* Demonstrates effective capacity building in a variety of settings with case studies and simulations.

Everything you need to build a successful and sustainable plan that is rooted in enduring principles is right here, complete with practical examples and proven tools.

Keywordscapacity building; parallel leadership; sustained improvement
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020390201. Education policy
520102. Educational psychology
390403. Educational administration, management and leadership
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Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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