Improve Learning by Building Community: A Principal's Guide to Action

This resource for new and experienced administrators offers a blueprint for building visionary learning communities that improve student outcomes not only by shaping the internal school community—faculty and staff—but also by creating a partnership between the school and the external community—district educators, families, and community organizations. Reflecting the authors' extensive work with principals, this book includes cases, abundant strategies for implementing collaborative initiatives, and guidance for

Shaping a vision based on your personal and professional values

Developing school cultures that support teamwork

Honoring all school staff members

Examining and understanding the external environment

Drawing on community services

Collaborating with district staff

Improve Learning by Building Community helps principals bring together all stakeholders to create the kind of schools that can ensure success for every student.