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Scholastic Audit and Reviews Resources

Last Updated on Saturday, September 06, 2008 at 10:01 PM

Suggested reading resources used by the scholastic audit and review process relative to 9.

Holcomb, E. (2004). Getting Excited About Data:  How to Combine People, Passion and Proof to Maximize Student Achievement.  Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

DuFour, R. & Eaker, R.E. (1998). Professional Learning Communities At Work, Best Practices for Enhancing Student Achievement. Bloomington, IN: National Educational Service. 

Henderson, A. T. & Mapp, K. L. (2002). A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family and Community Connections on Student Achievement. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory.

Kaufman, R. A. & English, F. Mapping Educational Success Strategic Planning for School Administrators.

Kotter, J. P. (1996). Leading Change. Boston, MA: Harvard Business Press.

Lambert, L. (1998).  Building Leadership Capacity in Schools. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Loucks-Horsley, S. &  Stiles, K. E.  (2001). Leading Everyday. Thousand Oaks, CA:Corwin Press.

McTighe, J. & Thomas, R. S. (2002). Applying Understanding by Design to School Improvement Planning. (ASCD audio). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

O'Hallaron, R. and O'Hallaron, D. (1999). The Mission Primer:  Four Steps to an Effective Mission Statement. Richmond, VA:  Mission Incorporated.

Plecki, M.L.&  Monk, D.H. (2003). School Finance & Teacher Quality: Exploring the Connections. Larchmont, N.Y.: Eye on Education.

Preuss, P. G. (2003).  School Leader’s Guide to Root Cause Analysis. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.

Schmoker, M.  (2001). The Real Causes of Higher Achievement. Alexandria, VA:  Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development.

Schmoker, M. (1999). Results: The Key to Continuous School Improvement. Alexandria, VA:  Association for Supervision

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