Rowman & Littlefield Publishers From Systems Thinking to Systematic Action: 48 Key Questions to Guide the Journey

Systems thinking is a powerful tool that helps school system leaders guide and sustain school improvement. Use this practical guide to implement systems thinking in your school system today! The first section of this book is a concise description of systems thinking. The second section examines 48 key questions to guide leaders as they transform their school systems, including: · Do the board, superintendent and employees accept that 94% to 97% of the school system's problems are caused by the system? · Have your school system's staff members agreed upon the elements of powerful instruction? · Do all the employees know how their jobs contribute to the success of the system? · Is there a systemic, structured and measurable process for recruiting, interviewing and hiring employees in your district? Discover how to guide your school system in continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, strategic planning and more. Review Lee Jenkins, in From Systems Thinking to Systemic Action, asks 48 tough questions that focus the whole system on improving student achievement. Using his experience as a teacher, school superintendent and systems consultant, Jenkins develops a strategy that will achieve systemic improvement....The courageous school leader, board member or policy advocate will be well served by examining each of these 48 systemic questions and developing strategies for applying them.--School Administrator, September 2009 About the Author Lee Jenkins is a full-time author, consultant, and speaker with his corporation, From LtoJ Consulting Group, Inc. For more information, visit his Web site at http://www.ltojconsulting.com/.