Leadership for Student Learning
Across the country, school districts are seeing significant results in improving student achievement. Now, thanks to a new ASBSD self-study textbook and learning plan, school board and superintendent teams can build their understanding of their roles in creating a platform for successful students.
Based on widely accepted practices of school improvement and original, objective research, “Leadership for Student Learning” identifies the key roles of school boards that can have a positive impact on student achievement. This book provides expert guidance and fundamental information in easy-to-understand language.
OUTCOMES
The Leadership for Student Learning self-study textbook reviews the findings of the Iowa Lighthouse Research Study on the school board's role in improving student achievement. This includes advice for school leadership teams on how to take action in a way that positions their districts for success. Through real-life case studies, insights from experts and lessons from great gains districts, Leadership for Student Learning will build districts' understanding of the board/superintendent team in eight key areas.
- Board members and superintendents will understand how to build urgency, hope and commitment that more is possible for students
- Board members and superintendents will be able to focus the district on its core purpose: quality instruction for each student
- Board members and superintendents will use districtwide goals to align capacity and effort
- Board members and superintendents will transform “in-service” into a truly collaborative learning tool that builds teacher skill, directed at district improvement goals
- Board members and superintendents will ensure that meaningful measures are used to drive and inform system performance
- Board members and superintendents will create and sustain shared leadership throughout the district around improvement efforts
- Board members and superintendents will be able to build commitment and involvement of parents and the community around the learning needs of students
- Board members and superintendents will weather the ups and downs of improvement to ensure that results are actually achieved for students
SUPPLEMENTAL LEARNING MATERIALS
In addition to the Leadership for Student Learning textbook, districts can also order the Leadership for Student Learning Study Guide, a practical tool designed to help the entire board/superintendent team consider and discuss issues raised in the book. The guide includes complete instructions and reflection questions that can be used to facilitate 30- to 45-minute study and discussion sessions. Your board president and superintendent can work together to plan work sessions in ways that best meet your board's individual needs.
And, with the purchase of a full set of “Leadership for Student Learning” textbooks for their school leadership teams (6-, 8-, or 10-book sets, depending on the board size), districts can enjoy the motivational DVD, “Committing to Success for All Students.
PRICING
- Single "Leadership for Student Learning" textbook: $30
- Single study guide: $5
- All orders will include an additional $5 shipping fee.
ORDERING INFORMATION
There are two easy ways for individuals to order copies of the “Leadership for Student Learning” book and study guide.