Building Strong School Cultures

Develop an integrated school culture that engages educators with their colleagues and communities!This resource calls on principals to create a viable sustainable school culture using the professional community organizational learning and trust to affect teaching and learning. Part of the Leadership for Learning series this volume presents a leadership approach that integrates teachers parents and community members into a coherent team. The authors examine schools that have achieved lasting cultural change and present practical strategies for: Diagnosing and shaping a school culture Revising leadership functions to broaden decision-making processes Rethinking organizational structures Supporting continuous improvement while ensuring stability