100-Day Leaders (Paperback)

With foreword by Michael Fullan

Within 100 days, schools have dramatically increased student achievement, transformed faculty morale and school culture, reduced discipline issues, and much more. Begin leading focused, meaningful change in your own school with the support of 100-Day Leaders by Douglas Reeves and Robert Eaker. Using this book to guide your school improvement plan, you will learn how to achieve a series of short-term wins that combine to form long-term success.

Begin a 100-day action plan for educational leadership to effect significant school improvement:

• Become familiar with the 100-day leadership plan and the six stages of implementation.
• Understand the importance of a collaborative culture in creating strong leadership in schools.
• Develop an understanding of high-leverage leadership techniques and strategic planning.
• Study the personality traits and leadership qualities that support successful change management and school improvement.
• Access reproducible rubrics that can be used to measure progress of the 100-day leadership action plan and your school leadership development.

Contents:

Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Foreword
Introduction: Why One Hundred Days?

Part 1: Exploring 100-Day Leadership
Chapter 1: Why Before How
Chapter 2: The Six Steps of 100-Day Leadership
Chapter 3: The 100-Day Leader in Action

Part 2: Creating the Environment for Success
Chapter 4: A Strong Foundation
Chapter 5: How to Begin From Within

Appendix
References and Resources
Index

Douglas Reeves is the author of more than 30 books and many articles about leadership and organizational effectiveness. He was named the Brock International Laureate for his contributions to education and received the Contribution to the Field Award from the National Staff Development Council (now Learning Forward). Doug has addressed audiences in 50 states and more than 20 countries, sharing his research and supporting effective leadership at the local, state, and national levels. His volunteer activities include support for doctoral candidates through FinishTheDissertation.org, founding the Zambian Leadership and Learning Institute, and founding copublisher of The SNAFU Review, a collection of essays, stories, poetry, and art by veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Doug lives with his family in downtown Boston.

Robert Eaker, EdD, is professor emeritus at Middle Tennessee State University, where he also served as dean of the College of Education and later as interim executive vice president and provost. Dr. Eaker is a former fellow with the National Center for Effective Schools Research and Development.

He has written widely on the issues of effective teaching, effective schools, helping teachers use research findings, and high expectations for student achievement and has coauthored with Richard and Rebecca DuFour numerous books and other resources on the topic of reculturing schools and school districts into professional learning communities.

In 1998, Dr. Eaker was recognized by the governor of Tennessee as a recipient of Tennessee's Outstanding Achievement Award. Also, in 1998, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed a proclamation recognizing him for his dedication and commitment to the field of education. In 2003, Dr. Eaker was selected by the Middle Tennessee State University Student Government Association to receive the Womack Distinguished Faculty Award.

For over four decades, Dr. Eaker has served as a consultant to school districts throughout North America and has been a frequent speaker at state, regional, and national meetings.