Data-driven decisions and school leadership : best practices for school improvement / Theodore J. Kowalski, Thomas J. Lasley II, James W. Mahoney.

Author/creator Kowalski, Theodore J.
Other author Lasley, Thomas J.
Other author Mahoney, James W.
Format Book
Publication InfoBoston : Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, ©2008.
Descriptionxii, 274 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents pt. 1. Foundations of decision making in schools. Problem solving and decision making in the context of school reform -- Decision-making behavior -- Decision complexity, models, and action theories -- Group decision making -- pt. 2. Data-based decisions. Understanding data-driven decision making -- Research to drive education decision making -- Collecting and accessing data -- Technology and information management -- pt. 3. Applying data-based decisions. Curriculum and instruction -- Effective school improvement -- Implementing and monitoring decisions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2007016029
ISBN9780205496686 (alk. paper)
ISBN0205496687 (alk. paper)