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Leading the Launch
A Ten-Stage Process for Successful District Initiatives
How do schools and districts make true progress? One step at a time. Leading the Launch offers a ten-stage initiative implementation process proven to help you lead the charge for change with ingenuity, flexibility, responsiveness, and passion. Ideal for a team book study, this resource includes strategies, tools, case studies, and end-of-chapter action plans and checklists to guide your work.
Benefits
- Learn how to research and develop new school initiatives following an effective, systematic plan.
- Communicate with stakeholders and school personnel to ensure everyone is on the same page with new initiatives.
- Analyze data to help determine whether to move forward with a proposed initiative.
- Explore how to seamlessly implement new systems and initiatives into schools and districts.
- Sustain and balance new initiatives with current systems to guarantee long-term success.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Stage 1—Research and Vet the Idea
Chapter 2: Stage 2—Pitch the Proposal
Chapter 3: Stage 3—Determine Priorities
Chapter 4: Stage 4—Design the Proof of Concept, Prototype, and Pilot
Chapter 5: Stage 5—Build Stakeholder Engagement
Chapter 6: Stage 6—Gather and Analyze Data
Chapter 7: Stage 7—Make a Decision
Chapter 8: Stage 8—Plan and Deliver Professional Development
Chapter 9: Stage 9—Implement the Initiative
Chapter 10: Stage 10—Provide Ongoing Support
Epilogue: Balancing Acts
References and Resources
Index
REPRODUCIBLES
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
- Figure 3.3: Sample District Plans Crosswalk
- Initiative Prioritization Rubric
- District Plans Crosswalk
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
Chapter 4
- Figure 4.1: Blueprint for Action: Proof of Concept, Prototype, and Pilot
- Four Critical Questions for the Pilot
- Mid-Pilot Process Check
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
- Questions and Commitments Notetaking Tool
- Decision-Making Rubric
- Team Decision-Making Assessment
- Criteria for Green-Lighting, Yellow-Lighting, or Red-Lighting an Initiative
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
- Self-Assessment and Rating Scale Continuum
- Implementation Observation Tool
- Stakeholder Representative Assignments
Chapter 10
Epilogue
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
Books
- Boogren, T. H. (2018). Take time for you: Self-care action plans for educators. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- DuFour, R., DuFour, R., Eaker, R., Many, T. W., & Mattos, M. (2016). Learning by doing: A handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work (3rd ed.). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Erkens, C., & Twadell, E. (2012). Leading by design: An action framework for PLC at Work leaders. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
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