A school board guide to leading successful schools : focusing on learning / Stephanie Hirsh, Anne Foster ; foreword by Anne Bryant.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : using this book as a guide to your learning -- Chapter 1 : Hiring the superintendent : making the right choice -- Chapter 2 : Planning strategically : setting and supporting priorities -- Chapter 3 : Advancing professional learning : adopting standards for professional learning -- Chapter 4 : Allocating resources : prioritizing dollars and time for learning -- Chapter 5 : Improving school performance : reviewing school improvement plans -- Chapter 6 : Approving programs : supporting professional learning for success -- Chapter 7 : Setting school calendars : providing time for educator learning -- Chapter 8 : Building schools : putting learning at the center -- Chapter 9 : Evaluating performance : aligning expectations -- Chapter 10 : Compensating educators : supporting learning and action -- Chapter 11 : Engaging parents : making parent learning a priority -- Chapter 12 : Improving continuously : walking the talk of professional learning.

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