Leading Change Together: Developing Educator Capacity Within Schools and Systems

Leading Change Together: Developing Educator Capacity Within Schools and Systems

<p>"If we can get adult development right, we can change the world!"</p><P>Adult development . . . in schools? Yes. In fact, understanding and sharing ideas—and implementing practices—that help adults explore experiences and assumptions is a <em>powerful</em> driver of school change. Eleanor Drago-Severson and Jessica Blum-DeStefano share expertise that has evolved from their many decades of research and work with educators and show you how to<ul><li>Deepen your understanding of adult development and its role in systemic and schoolwide change and educational improvement,</li><li>Connect theory to practice with developmentally oriented structures and strategies that enhance collaboration, communication, and feedback,</li><li>Support individual <em>and,</em> organizational growth with a differentiated approach to leadership and capacity building, and</li><li>Build trust, capacity, collegiality, and sustainability with developmental practices that meet adult needs.</li></ul></p><p>Whether you work in a school, district, university, educational institution, or other learning organization, you'll learn how to infuse leadership, collaboration, communication, and capacity building with a deep understanding of individuals' experiences and capacities—and how they influence our day-to-day work. <em>Leading Change Together</em> explains how you and other adult learners can effect tremendous change in schools and systems.</p>