Bestseller!

Good to Great to Innovate
Recalculating the Route to Career Readiness, K-12+

Lyn Sharratt - University of Toronto, Canada
Gale Harild - Centre for Leadership and Learning

Foreword by Michael Fullan, Epilogue by Andy Hargreaves

Other Titles in:
School Change, Reform, & Restructuring | School Culture & Climate

September 2014 | 312 pages | Corwin

Guide your students to a successful future in the new economy

How can schools best prepare students for the highly competitive job market and global economy? This compelling book presents a transformative approach to college and career readiness within the public education system, based on data and best practices contributed by outstanding schools on five continents.

Written for education leaders at all levels, this resource shows how to

Design an innovative Pathways approach to career readiness that empowers students as informed decision-makers
Integrate career training into curriculum through a network of local community partners
Develop an approach to life-skill preparation, K-12+, that is inclusive of all.

Learn how educators—and entire school systems—can consistently support career development, helping students find rewarding paths forward.

To learn more, please visit www.goodtogreattoinnovate.com.

"Congratulations and thanks Sharratt and Harild for this inspirational look at Innovation as the next step to move school systems from Good to Great. The examples and advice shared throughout this book and it's precursor, Putting FACES on the Data have been catalysts for leading my team to thoughtful collective action within our K- 12 Family of Schools as we create pathways for The Literate Graduates together."
—Joy Uniac, Superintendent of Education
Peel District School Board, Ontario, Canada

"Through extensive research and practical examples, this outstanding book puts forward a compelling case for structured, collaborative inquiry processes to achieve success for ALL students.”
—Janelle Wills, Director
Marzano Institute Australia

"Without question the job market demands agility, resourcefulness, innovation and fearlessness. The authors of Good to Great to Innovate brilliantly map the DNA of a relevant education.”
—Debbie Hedgepeth, Assistant Superintendent
Vail Unified School District, USA

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List of Figures and Tables

Foreword by Michael Fullan

Preface

1. Charting the Course

Understanding Current Structures

Setting a Course for Recalculation

Mapping Pathways to Career Readiness

Navigating Pathways to Career Readiness

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2. Leadership Matters!

Leadership Context Matters

Leadership Roles Matter

Motion Leadership Matters

Innovation Leadership Matters

What Matters Most in Leading Innovation?

Breaking Barriers

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3. All FACES Matter!

Relentless Pursuit to Excellence and Achievement - Matters!

Shared Beliefs and Understandings

An Inclusive Equitable Learning Community: Constructing Pathways Together Matters

A Culture of Innovation and Mutual Respect

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4. Closing the Gap to Raise the Bar

Data Matters!

Foundational Literacy Skills Matter!

Getting Started

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5. Choice Matters!

Learning Journeys

Clearing the Pathway Congestion

Clearly Articulated Pathways Matter!

Shared Learning: What's Working?

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6. Skilled Teachers Matter!

Knowledge Building and Knowledge Creation

Collaborative Inquiry as Knowledge Mobilization

Experiential Learning Is for Everyone!

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Epilogue by Andy Hargreaves

Appendices

Appendix A: Recalculating the Route: Striking a New Leadership Balance

Appendix B: Detailed Explanation of How Individual Lenses of the Innovation Leadership Prism Are Relational

Appendix C: Tips for Parents

Appendix D: Sample Pathways Questions

Appendix D Continued: Sample Student Pathway Questions

Appendix E: Career Pathways in Agriculture & Career Pathways for Health Care Settings in York Region

Appendix F: Co-Teaching Cycle

Appendix G: Sample Pathway Tracking

Appendix H: Student "Innovation Mindset" Self-Assessment Sheet

Appendix I: Exploring Opportunities Program (EOP) Credit Accumulation

Appendix J: Personalized Placement Learning Plan (PPLP)

Appendix K: Forms of Experiential Learning

References

Key features

Through survey collection and shared experiences the book will attempt to capture the problem-solving, creativity and innovation that is currently occurring across our classrooms, schools, districts, and continents. By sharing stories and strategies the authors will explore the conditions for success, common to all, as well as challenge the reader to consider conditions yet to be uncovered. The best thinkers and authorities in Leadership will introduce/reflect on and conclude this book.

Foreword by Michael Fullan
Reflections at the end of each chapter:

Chapter 1: Avis Glaze
Chapter 2: Ken Leithwood
Chapter 3: Alma Harris
Chapter 4: Louise Stoll
Chapter 5: Yong Zhao
Chapter 6: Suzie Boss
Epilogue: Andy Hargreaves