A hallmark volume by one of the nation's most accomplished school improvement scholars. This is the most thoroughly researched, well-crafted, and useful volume on continuous improvement available. Smylie does for 'continuous improvement' what Fullan did for change.-Joseph Murphy, Professor Vanderbilt UniversityDiscover what it takes to create lasting, positive change for your school, your teachers, and your students! Focusing on school change that improves teaching and learning, this guide for principals integrates evolutionary change theory with the research on continuous improvement. Mark A. Smylie begins with a succinct overview of organizational change that provides readers with the foundation they need to embark on a school change initiative. Interviews with educators involved with organizational change provide insightful examples and first-person responses to the challenges inherent in school change. Continuous School Improvement also addresses the major implementation problems that leaders face, such as: Building trustCreating a culture of mutual responsibilityBuilding supportSetting goalsResponding to teachers' stress in the face of change | Continuous School Improvement by Mark Smylie, Paperback | Indigo Chapters