Full Description
Guide your students to a successful future in the new economy
How can schools best prepare students for the highly competitive job market and global economy? This compelling book presents a transformative approach to college and career readiness within the public education system, based on data and best practices contributed by outstanding schools on five continents.
Written for education leaders at all levels, this resource shows how to
Design an innovative Pathways approach to career readiness that empowers students as informed decision-makers
Integrate career training into curriculum through a network of local community partners
Develop an approach to life-skill preparation, K-12+, that is inclusive of all.
Learn how educators—and entire school systems—can consistently support career development, helping students find rewarding paths forward.
"Congratulations and thanks Sharratt and Harild for this inspirational look at Innovation as the next step to move school systems from Good to Great. The examples and advice shared throughout this book and it's precursor, Putting FACES on the Data have been catalysts for leading my team to thoughtful collective action within our K- 12 Family of Schools as we create pathways for The Literate Graduates together."
—Joy Uniac, Superintendent of Education
Peel District School Board, Ontario, Canada
"Through extensive research and practical examples, this outstanding book puts forward a compelling case for structured, collaborative inquiry processes to achieve success for ALL students."
—Janelle Wills, Director
Marzano Institute Australia
"Without question the job market demands agility, resourcefulness, innovation and fearlessness. The authors of Good to Great to Innovate brilliantly map the DNA of a relevant education."
—Debbie Hedgepeth, Assistant Superintendent
Vail Unified School District, USA
Contents
List of Figures and Tables
Foreword by Michael Fullan
Preface
1. Charting the Course
Understanding Current Structures
Setting a Course for Recalculation
Mapping Pathways to Career Readiness
Navigating Pathways to Career Readiness
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2. Leadership Matters!
Leadership Context Matters
Leadership Roles Matter
Motion Leadership Matters
Innovation Leadership Matters
What Matters Most in Leading Innovation?
Breaking Barriers
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3. All FACES Matter!
Relentless Pursuit to Excellence and Achievement - Matters!
Shared Beliefs and Understandings
An Inclusive Equitable Learning Community: Constructing Pathways Together Matters
A Culture of Innovation and Mutual Respect
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4. Closing the Gap to Raise the Bar
Data Matters!
Foundational Literacy Skills Matter!
Getting Started
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5. Choice Matters!
Learning Journeys
Clearing the Pathway Congestion
Clearly Articulated Pathways Matter!
Shared Learning: What's Working?
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6. Skilled Teachers Matter!
Knowledge Building and Knowledge Creation
Collaborative Inquiry as Knowledge Mobilization
Experiential Learning Is for Everyone!
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Epilogue by Andy Hargreaves
Appendices
Appendix A: Recalculating the Route: Striking a New Leadership Balance
Appendix B: Detailed Explanation of How Individual Lenses of the Innovation Leadership Prism Are Relational
Appendix C: Tips for Parents
Appendix D: Sample Pathways Questions
Appendix D Continued: Sample Student Pathway Questions
Appendix E: Career Pathways in Agriculture & Career Pathways for Health Care Settings in York Region
Appendix F: Co-Teaching Cycle
Appendix G: Sample Pathway Tracking
Appendix H: Student "Innovation Mindset" Self-Assessment Sheet
Appendix I: Exploring Opportunities Program (EOP) Credit Accumulation
Appendix J: Personalized Placement Learning Plan (PPLP)
Appendix K: Forms of Experiential Learning
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