Jeffrey Benson

10 Steps to Managing Change in Schools

How do we take initiatives from goals to actions?

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Whether they're the result of a mandate from on high, a crisis that needs addressing, or simply a desire for improvement, change initiatives are a constant in most every school. In this book, veteran teacher, administrator, and consultant Jeffrey Benson provides educators with a proven, practical, and broadly applicable system for implementing new practices methodically and effectively. Topics include * Identifying and communicating a clear and understandable vision of change; * Ensuring that all voices in the school are heard and respected during the change process; * Thoroughly and thoughtfully collecting, classifying, and analyzing data related to the change initiative; and * Delegating responsibilities among staff and stakeholders. Replete with checklists, surveys, and worksheets, 10 Steps to Managing Change in Schools is a practical guide for educators determined to seamlessly weave new practices or procedures into the fabric of the school.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: ASCD
• Seitenzahl: 60
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. August 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 198mm x 129mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 76g
• ISBN-13: 9781416621324
• ISBN-10: 1416621326
• Artikelnr.: 43545754

Autorenporträt

Jeffrey Benson has over forty years of experience as a teacher, mentor, and school administrator. His passion is supporting schools to be more successful with more students. He is an internationally known author, and his books include Hanging In: Strategies for Working with the Students Who Challenge Us Most; Ten Steps for Managing Change in Schools; Teaching the Whole Teen: Everyday Practices that Promote Success and Resilience in School and Life; and Improve Every Lesson Plan with SEL. He also authored the widely read article "100 Repetitions."Jeffrey is often hired to lead school change initiatives, facilitating interdisciplinary teams that convert long-standing dilemmas into cutting-edge growth and community-building and creating more inclusive school and classroom cultures. He is a member of the ASCD faculty, is frequently published in education journals, and speaks at conferences on such topics as working with challenging students, integrating SEL into everyday practices, and the science of learning and teaching. His website is JeffreyBenson.org.