10 Steps To Managing Change In Schools

Jeffrey Benson provides educators with a proven, practical, and broadly applicable system for implementing change initiatives methodically and effectively in schools.

Whether they’re the result of a mandate from on high, a crisis that needs addressing, or simply a desire for improvement, change initiatives are a constant in most every school. In this book, veteran teacher, administrator, and consultant Jeffrey Benson provides educators with a proven, practical, and broadly applicable system for implementing new practices methodically and effectively. Topics include * Identifying and communicating a clear and understandable vision of change; * Ensuring that all voices in the school are heard and respected during the change process; * Thoroughly and thoughtfully collecting, classifying, and analyzing data related to the change initiative; and * Delegating responsibilities among staff and stakeholders. Replete with checklists, surveys, and worksheets, 10 Steps to Managing Change in Schools is a practical guide for educators determined to seamlessly weave new practices or procedures into the fabric of the school.

Written by two educational psychologists, this essential aid shows how change can be managed to increase job satisfaction and avoid unnecessary stress and conflict. * offers practical advice for schools with action plans * outlines the mechanics and processes in self-appraisal * analyses the key methods for promoting effective change * shows ways to monitor, review and evaluate change * examines a number of strategies including consultation, negotiation, project development and in-service training

Managing Change in Schools is your practical guide to effectively handling the processes needed to manage change in your school. It identifies different strategies for managing change including: consultation, negotiation, project development and in-house training. It enables you to: identify the needs of your school and the individuals in it manage the change and development process identify the role of the leader and others in managing and facilitating the change process develop a vision for your school analyse the key methods for promoting effective change monitor, review and evaluate change. All the advice contained in this manual is supplemented by a collection of photocopiable resources, including templates, examples, checklists and practical exercises, enabling you to: distinguish the components of change that will inform a change plan create and implement a plan for change measure the extent to which the change plan has been successful be assertive, caring and proactive as you introduce the chosen and imposed change Written by John Bryson, an education consultant specialising in the management of change, Managing Change in Schools enables all head teachers, deputy head teachers, middle managers and governors to implement a cost-effective means of handling the change process. Contents include: SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION The language of change Workshop materials SECTION 2 - IDENTIFYING AND INITIATING CHANGE Managing change The environment of change Defining the change Workshop materials SECTION 3 - KEY METHODS Estimating and scheduling Budgeting and resource allocation Quality assurance Developing communication skills Maintaining the initiative Managing change teams Conflict resolution Stress reduction and management Managing time Coping strategies The manager as a consultant Workshop materials SECTION 4 - FIRST AID KIT Taking control of imposed change Diagnosis Treatment Aftercare Effective planning Creating and inclusive team culture Workshop materials

Schools are currently undergoing a period of upheaval and change as they adapt to new requirements and altered circumstances. This book sets out to explore the world of change in which education is now set.

Provides a comprehensive guide to change in schools written by a school principal who believes that excellent schools are those which handle change well. Topics covered include shifts in policy direction, introducing new curricula, and planning and implementing change.

This text is based on case-study schools who have made, or are making, significant steps to improvement. The book analyzes and explains the changes which have been made to bring about improvement.

This two-part Implementation Guide will help to deepen your understanding and sharpen your ability to implement each of the strategies discussed in Leading School Change: Nine Strategies to Bring Everybody on Board. Part One offers discussion questions and activities which focus on each of the nine strategies. They can be completed by an educator working individually or addressed collaboratively and interactively by a group or leadership team from a school, district, or organization. This guide will greatly enhance your group’s ability to implement any change you would like to make in your organization. Part Two consists of a Quick Start Step-By-Step Action Plan. It is for individuals and leadership groups to use once they have a full understanding of the nine strategies and are ready to start implementing the changes they need to improve their organizations.