A Roadmap for Quality Transformation in Education: A Guide for Local Education Reform Leaders

ISBN-13: 9781574441390 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 264 str.

Andy Frazier; M. Andrew Frazier

Opis

When it comes to educational performance, the United States does not fare well in comparison to our global competitors. Numerous challenges, such as our increasing dependence on technology, and the ongoing difficulties we face in providing cost-effective, good quality public education, point to the need for changes in our educational system if we are to provide a competitive workforce in the future.

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Introduction: A Means for Managing Systemic ChangeIn the Eye of the BeholderA Means, Not an EndThe Goal: A Beginning Resource for ExplorationThe Quality InnovatorsSECTION I: A NEW WAY OF THINKINGWhat is Continuous Quality Improvement?Basic Values of Continuous Quality ImprovementThe Cost of QualityTransformational LeadershipA No-Win Scenario for Change: Tinkering with an Outdated ParadigmThe Importance of Transformational LeadershipPlanning the TransformationThe Fear of ChangeSudden versus Gradual ChangeThe Keys to Planning a Successful TransformationSECTION II: A ROADMAP FOR CQICommitment at the TopThe Superintendent's RoleThe School Board's RolePatience will be a VirtueWarning: No "One" Right WayPhase 1 - Preparing for ChangeSenior Leadership Explores CQISuperintendent Communicates Commitment District-WideTrain the LeadershipAdopt a CQI PolicyRecruit and Develop ChampionsAppoint the District Quality CouncilSelect Quality CoordinatorPhase 2 - Assessing School System PerformanceIdentify Internal and External CustomersSurvey Customers for Valid Requirements and SatisfactionScan the Environment for Current and Future TrendsUse a Conceptual Framework to Establish a BaselineBenchmark for Comparative AnalysisPhase 3 - Planning for CQIDevelop a District-Wide Strategic PlanDevelop a District-Wide CQI Implementation Strategy for Managing the TransformationPermeate the Vision System-WidePhase 4 - Deploying CQIBegin Delivery of CQI TrainingDemonstrate the Philosophy through Pilot ProjectsCharter District-Level TeamsOrganize School-Level Quality CouncilsCharter School Improvement TeamsIntegrate Quality Concepts and Tools into Classroom InstructionPhase 5 - Sustaining the Quality TransformationCommunicate and Celebrate SuccessAlign Performance Evaluation with CQIBuild an In-House Training Capacity"A Relentless Willingness to Examine 'What Is' in Light of Our Vision"A Continuous, Unending Cycle of ImprovementsAn Aggressive Community Outreach Program to Build Public Support for the Quality TransformationContinual Renewal and Revitalization through Champion Development and GrowthAppendix A - Total Quality in Education Partnership AgreementAppendix B - Total Quality Education Process PlanAppendix C1 - Johnston County Schools Total Quality in Education Assessment InstrumentAppendix C2 - New Hanover County Schools School Improvement Practice Self-AssessmentAppendix C3 - New Hanover County Schools Principal Performance AppraisalAppendix C4 - School System Self-Assessment GuideAppendix D- New Hanover County Schools Strategic and Operational PlanningAppendix E - Resource DirectoryAppendix F - GlossaryAppendix G - ReferencesIndex

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