Description
Create visionary learning communities that improve student outcomes by shaping the internal school community and partnering with families and organizations in the external community.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. It All Begins With You
General Information About Educational Platforms
A Normative Use of a Platform
Returning to Motley Elementary School
Points for Practice
References
2. Creating a Shared Vision
Developing a Vision
Articulating the Vision
Implementing the Vision
Monitoring the Vision
Creating a Vision: Returning to Carpenter Middle School
Chapter Summary
Points for Practice
References
3. Foundations for Community Building
Definitions
Operationalizing Community Beyond Structure
Returning to the Administrative Team at Ridgmoor Middle School
Chapter Summary
Points for Practice
References
4. Focusing on Culture Is More Than Good Manners
On Climate and Culture
Development of Culture and Climate Research
Putting the Theory Into Practice
Returning to Manchester
Chapter Summary
Points for Practice
References
5. Studying Your External Environment
Analytic Framework
Historical Thumbnail for the Riverport Community and Hilley High School
Structural Dimension of Riverport
Human Resource Dimension of Riverport
Political Dimension of Riverport
Symbolic Dimension of Riverport
Back to Pete
Chapter Summary
Points for Practice
References
6. Working With Community Groups and Parents
Parent Concerns
Community Concerns
Returning to Cheshire School
Chapter Summary
Points for Practice
Reference
Additional Suggested Resources
7. Seeing Your Invisible Heroes
Security Staff
Office Workers
Custodial Staff
Food Service Workers
Chapter Summary
Points for Practice
References
8. Services in the Community
Students in Physical Danger
Drug or Substance Abuse
Student Mental or Physical Health
Family Turmoil
Returning to La Casa Blanca Schools and Bustamente Elementary
Chapter Summary
Points for Practice
9. Support From Central Administration
What Makes It Hard to Change Schools?
Key People to Keep Informed
Chapter Summary
Points for Practice
References
Index
