Arrows: A Systems-Based Approach to School Leadership - Softcover

Rosebrock, Carrie; Henry, Sarah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1950089061 ISBN 13: 9781950089062

Publisher: Mimi & Todd Press, Inc., 2021

Synopsis

Transformational leadership begins with willing individuals. Individuals who are ready to set aside their personal comfort for the needs and unity of the collective team. In education, now more than ever, we need individuals who are willing to lead in a time of transformation. But from where are we leaving and to where are we headed? Which direction should we take, as leaders of learning, in our classrooms, schools, and communities? How do we avoid change for change’s sake, and rather--shift the conversation altogether? How do we clarify the vision of learning? Simplify the impact of highly effective teaching in our classrooms? Create collaborative, empowered space for our teachers and students?Educational leaders and authors, Sarah Henry and Carrie Rosebrock, explore these questions and offer experiential and research-driven answers in their book, Arrows: A Systems-Based Approach to School Leadership. Arrows is the personal story of a decade’s worth of growth and alignment within the Brownsburg Community School District in Brownsburg, Indiana. Unlike other educational leadership books, Arrows is the story of what happens when, not one school--but an entire district--simplifies its vision, clarifies its goals, and truly aligns its arrows. This is a story of leadership in action. Of a relentless desire to support and reach all students, from all backgrounds, from all experiences. An honest account of the impact of diligent collaboration and processes. It is a story of both systems and service; of both belonging and access. Arrows is a study in action--the story of what can happen when leadership alignment creates a sustainable system of support, clarity, love, and belonging.

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About the Authors

Carrie Rosebrock is a professional learning specialist for the Central Indiana Educational Service Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. She teaches and presents at schools and centers across the state. Before joining the CIESC team, she served as the secondary English administrator for Brownsburg Community School Corporation. She works with schools to improve their PLC processes, instructional leadership, curriculum and assessment development, and teacher leadership.

Sarah Henry is the secondary science administrator for Brownsburg Community School Corporation, where she works with secondary science teachers to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, and PLC processes. She has presented workshops at the local, state, and national level as well as educational consulting for districts around the state. She has taught aspiring educational leaders, as an adjunct professor, in the area of assessing for learning for several years.

From the Back Cover

"In Arrows, Rosebrock and Henry provide an inspiring account of how schools can achieve exceptional results--when everyone in the system focuses, unswervingly, on the improvement of curriculum and instruction. "

Mike Schmoker, author of Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning.
"Rosebrock and Henry have done a nice job hitting all the bases in Arrows. They have not only provided a thorough review of DuFour's "Four Essential Questions" but have also stressed the importance of PLCs using protocols to guide and structure the work of PLCs. Their text is conversationally readable; a sure bet for schools floundering in their school improvement work."

Daniel R. Venables, Education Consultant & Author Founder of the Grapple Institutes

From the Inside Flap

"Rosebrock and Henry provide readers with tremendous insight on leadership best practices that move educational institutions from good to great. Arrows will undoubtedly steer readers in the right direction as they look to promote the success of all students in an efficient and timely manner. Don't miss out, get your copy today!"

Brad Currie, 2017 NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year and #Satchat Co-Founder

"This book provides the reader with research-based applications and hands-on ideas that were developed through first-hand experience by the authors. It is a must read to gain best practice instructions, and it will improve the professional development happening in schools and in the business sector. Arrows is a pleasure to read, extraordinarily informative, and will help guide future leadership and management decisions."

Dr. Bret Daghe, Principal, Brownsburg High School

"Highly effective teaching and learning in the K-12 environment today requires a systems approach where educators work collaboratively to deliver high quality curriculum, instruction, and assessment to students. This book effectively outlines how Brownsburg has successfully implemented a systems approach that has benefitted its educators, students, and the community as a whole."
Dr. Andrew Melin, Executive Director of the Central Indiana Educational Service Center

"For years, teachers and leaders have wondered what the secrets behind the success of the highest performing public school district in the state of Indiana are. Arrows outlines the district's focus on a narrow and common vision that consistently yields high levels of student achievement and virtually eliminates all achievement gaps. This book is a testament to what a school district can accomplish when all its arrows are pointing in a consistent direction that is focused on equity and high levels of learning for all."

Tina Seymour, Author of Lead From the Start by Solution Tree Press

"This is a guarantee for student learning centered on focus. Aligning arrows in school systems may require bold approaches that will reveal the essential components of learning that have often been lost in band-aids programs that were meant to improve student achievement and instruction." Matt Walsh, Academics Specialist, Indiana Department of Education

Edition details

• Publisher: Mimi & Todd Press, Inc.
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1950089061
• ISBN 13: 9781950089062
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 232