The Pursuit of Continuous Improvement in Educational Organizations

Wave after wave of educational reform has flooded the educational landscape with pronouncements for change in education; however, none with the impact of Total Quality Management. Today, Total Quality Management is a conceptual and practical reality for many educational administrators who are caught on the horns of a dilemma, balancing the demands for increased accountability within the context of calls for participatory decision making. Few alternatives have been identified from either the research (knowledge base) or the practitioner base which will assist the practicing administrator deal with this dilemma. One such alternative is Total Quality Management (TQM), the most critical component of which is continuous improvement. This book argues that TQM and particularly continuous improvement should be a tool for the improvement of educational leadership performance.

Education & Teaching

Richardson, Michael D.

Blackbourn, Richard L.

Ruhl-Smith, Connie

Haynes, Joseph A.

Schools & Teaching

University Press of America

Wave after wave of educational reform has flooded the educational landscape with pronouncements for change in education; however, none with the impact of Total Quality Management. Today, Total Quality Management is a conceptual and practical reality for many educational administrators who are caught on the horns of a dilemma, balancing the demands for increased accountability within the context of calls for participatory decision making. Few alternatives have been identified from either the research (knowledge base) or the practitioner base which will assist the practicing administrator deal with this dilemma. One such alternative is Total Quality Management (TQM), the most critical component of which is continuous improvement. This book argues that TQM and particularly continuous improvement should be a tool for the improvement of educational leadership performance.

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First Published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

School Principals And Change (Source Books on Education)

Short, Paula M.

Prickett, Robert L

Garland Science

Strategic Planning for School Leaders

Strategic Planning for School Leaders equips readers with critical knowledge regarding the practices and leadership skillsets needed to establish and lead the strategic planning process within the school setting. Readers learn how to cultivate and channel visionary, curriculum, managerial, cultural, ethical, and political leadership to create effective school improvements and support academic achievement. The opening chapter defines strategic planning and illuminates how the strategic planning process applies within the school setting. Additional chapters cover the Every Student Succeeds Act; conducting needs assessments and analyzing the resulting data; developing and prioritizing goals and objectives; and the importance of consistently building the instructional abilities of those who are working with and teaching students. Closing chapters demonstrate how to effectively monitor, assess, and evaluate strategic plans with emphasis on the cyclical nature of the strategic planning process and the need for ongoing, continuous improvements. Featuring practical illustrations of the strategic planning process, vignettes based on the authors' experiences, and ample reflection opportunities, Strategic Planning for School Leaders is a valuable resource for courses and programs in educational leadership and school administration.

Lemoine, Pamela A

Mense, Evan G

Cognella Academic Publishing

Strategic Planning for School Leaders equips readers with critical knowledge regarding the practices and leadership skillsets needed to establish and lead the strategic planning process within the school setting. Readers learn how to cultivate and channel visionary, curriculum, managerial, cultural, ethical, and political leadership to create effective school improvements and support academic achievement. The opening chapter defines strategic planning and illuminates how the strategic planning process applies within the school setting. Additional chapters cover the Every Student Succeeds Act; conducting needs assessments and analyzing the resulting data; developing and prioritizing goals and objectives; and the importance of consistently building the instructional abilities of those who are working with and teaching students. Closing chapters demonstrate how to effectively monitor, assess, and evaluate strategic plans with emphasis on the cyclical nature of the strategic planning process and the need for ongoing, continuous improvements. Featuring practical illustrations of the strategic planning process, vignettes based on the authors' experiences, and ample reflection opportunities, Strategic Planning for School Leaders is a valuable resource for courses and programs in educational leadership and school administration.

A comprehensive and systematic way to ensure a safe learning environment. This new book provides an extensive review of the many facets of the problem, legal issues, and school safety strategies and preventitve steps.

The School Safety Handbook: Taking Action for Student and Staff Protection

Lane, Kenneth E.

Van Berkum, Dennis W.

R&L Education

As America's school buildings are aging, some districts are considering renovating rather than rebuilding. In economically tight years, planning for effective school maintenance and for renovation programs makes sense. This book offers: _

Ins and Outs of School Facility Management: More Than Bricks and Mortar

Chan, Tak Cheung

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The Pursuit of Continuous Improvement in Educational Organizations

The Pursuit of Continuous Improvement in Educational Organizations

School Principals And Change (Source Books on Education)

Strategic Planning for School Leaders

Strategic Planning for School Leaders

The School Safety Handbook: Taking Action for Student and Staff Protection

Ins and Outs of School Facility Management: More Than Bricks and Mortar