Connecting the Dots of Accredi

Groves, Barry R.

ISBN 10: 1475862229 / ISBN 13: 9781475862225

Published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2022

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Connecting the Dots of Accredi
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1475862229
• ISBN 13: 9781475862225
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

How do school leaders build a collaborative, cohesive culture to ensure high quality learning for all students? This book provides a practical, succinct guide for educators on “how” the core elements of the accreditation process can unite a school in its transformative, continuous improvement journey. The authors explain “what is accreditation” and elaborate on using the core elements for schoolwide involvement and collaboration in determining the effectiveness of a school’s program and systems and the impact on student learning through a perpetual cycle of assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and reassessing.

The authors clarify the “why” of accreditation and provide case studies of schools that have used accreditation as a coherent framework to build the capacity for change. The lessons learned from many educators embracing accreditation also provide further insights. Readers will deepen their understanding of how the accreditation process honors educators’ desire to be self-directed in their passion for learning and well-being for all students. They will understand how accreditation builds and strengthens the trust, engagement, ownership and dialogue among all, viewing the school as a professional learning community. Educational leaders will value the book for its realistic approach to connecting the dots of leadership, coherence, continuous improvement through accreditation.

About the Authors

Barry R. Groves has been the President of WASC for six years after a 40-year career in public education in California, with the last 23 years as school superintendent. He is a graduate of the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. He has published widely ( http://www.barryrgroves.com).

Marilyn S. George has served in school accreditation for over 40 years, with her current position being the Executive Vice President of WASC. She received her doctorate from UCLA and has published widely on professional development, mentoring, and accreditation.