Districts on the Move: Leading a Coherent System of Continuous Improvement

by Jay Westover

The How-To Resource for Developing Cultures, Building Capacity, and Creating Coherent Systems
School districts destined for long-term success require an approach that is systemic in nature, and transformative and comprehensive in its scope. Improving clarity, commitment, collaboration, and accountability beginning with the heart of the district will propel student learning forward. The guiding principles outlined in this book, supported by the Benchmarks for Capacity for School District Coherence, and real case studies
• Clarity of district goals and school priorities for student learning
• Culture of shared leadership and systemic collaboration
• Coherent instructional framework for developing collective expertise
• Evidence-based cycles of inquiry for continuous improvement

112 pages, Paperback

Published September 17, 2019

Reviews

[Brenda Yoho · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read as a focused approach building from the framework of Michael Fullan and Joanne Quinn introduced in their book Coherence: The Right Drivers in Action for Schools, Districts, and Systems.
Readers will be provided with tools and rubrics to help with their improvement planning.

[Rebecca · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I am sure that the concepts of this book are worthwhile, the way the book is written makes it ridiculously hard to follow and understand. I was so hoping to read a book that I would be able to implement in my school. After having read some of these chapters multiple times, I don't feel that I could implement what I read with confidence.

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this for graduate school - I really enjoyed reading of all the success stories the author has had, creating cycles of improvement and aligning efforts throughout the district. Good strategies for really hitting the core of instruction and keeping the focus of efforts "on the student desk."