Data-Driven Decisions and School Leadership: Best Practices for School Improvement, 1st edition
Published by Pearson (July 31, 2007) © 2008
  • Theodore J. Kowalski
  • Thomas J. Lasley
  • James W. Mahoney

Title overview

  • Integrates decision theory with data-based decision making so readers will understand the rationale and methodology for making responsible decisions.
  • Numerous examples and applications relative to school leadership, supervision, and teaching provide a broad frame of reference.
  • Case studies are used to strengthen concepts, essential knowledge, and practice skills.
  • Discussion/assignment questions pertaining both to the case studies and content are included at the end of each chapter.
  • A variety of supplemental activities and PowerPoint presentations are available on the Allyn and Bacon leadership website: www.ablongman.com/edleadership

Table of contents

PREFACE.


PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF DECISION MAKING IN SCHOOLS

 

Chapter 1: Problem Solving and Decision Making in the Context of School Reform

 

Chapter 2: Decision-Making Behavior

 

Chapter 3: Decision Complexity, Models, and Action Theories

 

Chapter 4: Group Decision Making

 

PART II: DATA-BASED DECISIONS

 

Chapter 5: Understanding Data-Driven Decision Making

 

Chapter 6: Research to Drive Education Decision Making

 

Chapter 7: Collecting and Accessing Data

 

Chapter 8: Technology and Information Management

 

PART III: APPLYING DATA-BASED DECISIONS

 

Chapter 9: Curriculum and Instruction

 

Chapter 10: Effective School Improvement

 

Chapter 11: Implementing and Monitoring Decisions

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