Harbors of Hope: The Planning for School and Student Success Process

Harbors of Hope . . . offers a proven and practical process [that] works and can be effectively managed in any and every school. Three critical terms [describe this] approach to school improvement: effective . . . efficient . . . and excellent. From the Foreword by Lawrence W. Lezotte, Effective Schools Products, Ltd., Okemos, Michigan Harbors of Hope: The Planning for School and Student Success Process offers a proven way for schools to deal effectively with the white waters of change and to create a culture of hope in which students receive the support they need to achieve success. This resource offers practical solutions for improving student achievement, attitudes, attendance, and behavior through a proven planning model that addresses how to: · Use the power of purpose to align staff efforts · Use critical evidence to establish meaningful goals and track progress · Engage the professional learning community in developing plans to improve · Implement high-yield strategies to enhance student performance · Involve parents and the community in supporting school improvement plans · Create a culture of change · Follow the cycle of continuous improvement Harbors of Hope: The Planning for School and Student Success Process combines the authors extensive experience with effective school research and the power of the professional learning community to create a uniquely hopeful approach that results in schools that are effective, efficient, and excellent.