As expectations and accountability for student learning and performance have risen over the last decade, a new educational role has evolved: the School Improvement Specialist (SIS). The School Improvement Specialist Field Guide is designed to support and guide school improvement practitioners in effectively facilitating school improvement while meeting the ten standards established by The International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI). This book helps new school improvement specialists: Hit the ground running; Improve the effectiveness, quality and efficiency of their work; Increase their confidence in their professional practice; Understand the steps and knowledge needed to become a certified school improvement specialist

Whether you are a consultant, administrator, coach or teacher leader, this book helps you improve organizational processes and staff performance at your school site, ultimately raising student achievement.

Introduction

Introduction

The Purpose of This Book

This field guide is intended as a resource for those who facilitate school improvement by helping them (1) improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of their work; (2) reduce the time they require to achieve competency, and (3) increase their confidence and pride in their professional practice.

Practitioners in general:Practitioners seeking certification:
If you are interested in learning more about working with schools and school districts to improve the performance of students, teachers, and school leaders, this book will give you the tools and information you can use immediately.If you currently work with schools and school districts and want to pursue certification as a way to have your work recognized, then this book will provide you with a deeper understanding of the ...
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